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December 2020 Number 525 

A Village on the Move 

U. S. Postage Paid 

CR-RT Std. Midlothian, IL 60445 

Permit #38 Crestwood 

Postal Patron 

“Play Ball!” Crestwood 2021 

Vehicle Sticker Image Captured by 

Local Drone Photographer 

This year’s Crestwood vehicle sticker features 

a wonderful drone shot captured by resident 

Nate Wielgosiak. Nate and his wife Robyn made 

Crestwood their home in 2003, with their son, 

Nathan Jr., arriving for their first wedding 

anniversary — best gift ever! Nate often has been 

featured on WGN Channel 9 in Tom Skilling’s 

roving reports, from aerial shots of skylines to 

some of nature’s best work. Not so long ago, Nate 

was also invited to share another hobby of his on 

WGN — his talent for cruiser bike building. WGN 

showcased his collection of more than eight bike 

builds, three with small gas engines. Nate’s talent 

grew out of a need for physical and mental therapy 

after undergoing a series of spinal surgeries due 

to faulty genetics, leaving Nate with limited range 

of movement, but unwilling to be kept down. 

On warmer days, Nate can be found enjoying the 

satisfaction of his own creations, cruising about 

town on them. Great job, Nate, and thank you 

for always sharing the sunny side of our Village, 

a brooding storm, or a picture of progress for the 

Village of Crestwood. 

About Ozinga Field ... 

Millions of guests have visited Ozinga Field since 

it opened in 1999. In addition to professional 

baseball, the stadium has hosted concerts, 

community fireworks displays, celebrity events 

and more. The Crestwood, Ill., facility is unique 

for its intimacy, while still holding championshipsized 

crowds. The stadium has been the setting for 

affordable, family-oriented fun and entertainment 

for more than 20 years. Ozinga Field has been 

improved in recent years with the addition of a 

video scoreboard, expanded playground, artificial 

turf, and an expanded protective netting system. 

About the Windy City ThunderBolts ... 

Established in 1995 and formerly called the Cook 

County Cheetahs, the Windy City ThunderBolts 

are the minor league baseball team of Chicago’s 

Southland. While the ThunderBolts are known for 

their affordability, promotions and fireworks, they 

also have a proud history of playing some of the 

best baseball in the area. More than 60 players have 

moved directly from the ThunderBolts organization 

to Major League Baseball’s organization — easily 

the most in the country. The upcoming summer will 

be the ThunderBolts’ 22nd season in the Frontier 

League, with other teams located in Illinois, 

Indiana, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, 

Pennsylvania, and two teams in the province of 

Quebec, Canada. 

New in 2021! ... 

The ThunderBolts, a member team of the Frontier 

League, has announced that it is now an official 

Partner League of Major League Baseball. This 

partnership will enable the Frontier League to 

collaborate with MLB to jointly discuss marketing 

and promotional initiatives to grow, expand and 

2021 Vehicle Stickers Available Now 

enhance the game of baseball. More details of 

the partnership will be announced in the coming 

months as the 2021 season comes more into focus. 

About Ozinga ... 

Ozinga is a fourth-generation family-owned 

American business in the construction materials 

and logistics industry. The company has been 

awarded a Top Workplaces honor by the Chicago 

Tribune for the past five years. Recognized for 

its red-and-white striped concrete mixer trucks, 

Ozinga is proud to have been serving individuals 

and the communities where they live and work 

since 1928. 

Just a friendly reminder that your vehicle stickers for 2021 are on sale as 

of Dec. 1st, 2020, and that your current stickers expire Dec. 31st, 2020. 

New year, new sticker! This year’s sticker was designed by local artist Nate 

Wielgosiak. (Thanks, Nate!) 

Village ordinance states that vehicle stickers are required on all vehicles in the 

Village of Crestwood and must be properly displayed by law on cars, trucks and 

motorcycles by Feb. 28th, 2021 to avoid penalty. 

PLEASE CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS: 

(708) 371-4800 x2000 

SCHEDULE OF FEES - LATE PENALTIES WILL 

BE ASSESSED MARCH 1ST, 2021 

Note that we will be accepting vehicle sticker applications by mail only. This 

is due in part to the coronavirus and our wish to restrict the number of people 

passing through the offices at Village Hall, but in addition, we also have a new 

software program that we are getting used to, so we request your patience and 

compliance in sending your vehicle sticker applications by mail. 

What You Need to Do to Apply for Vehicle Stickers: 

You should have received a renewal application by mail at the end of 

November. If you haven’t received the application, please visit our Village 

website: crestwood.illinois.gov and print one off or call Village Hall 708 371- 

4800 x 2003 

Read the application and fill out all the appropriate information and either 

mail in your application or drop it in the drop box outside the Village Hall. 

We will process your application and then give you a call to come and pick up 

your stickers. 

Transfer from one LIKE vehicle to another is $ 5.00 

www.crestwood.illinois.gov

2 Crestwood Adviser December 2020 Number 525 

Message From The Mayor 

Village Hall 

13840 South Cicero Avenue 

Phone. 708.371.4800 

Be sure to visit the Village website at: 

www.crestwood.illinois.gov 

MAYOR 

CLERK 

TRUSTEES 

e-mail: 

e-mail: 

e-mail: 

e-mail: 

e-mail: 

e-mail: 

Lou Presta 

LPresta@crestwood.illinois.gov 

Catherine M. Johnson 

CJohnson@crestwood.illinois.gov 

Theresa Flynn 

tfly5@sbcglobal.net 

Anthony J. Benigno 

ABenigno@crestwood.illinois.gov 

William B. Pieroth 

WPieroth@crestwood.illinois.gov 

Linda M. Madlener 

LMadlener@crestwood.illinois.gov 

Michael J. McInerney 

MMcInerney@crestwood.illinois.gov 

Kevin Wasag 

KWasag@crestwood.illinois.gov 

EDITOR IN CHIEF Bill Graffeo 

BGraffeo@crestwood.illinois.gov 

ASSISTANT EDITOR Amy Roe 

ARoe@crestwood.illinois.gov 

Publishing & Advertising 

The Crestwood Adviser is published monthly for 

the Village of Crestwood by 

Fanning Communications, Inc. 

4701 Midlothian Turnpike — Suite 4 

Crestwood, IL 60418 

For Editorial and Advertising Inquiries: 

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Web Developer 

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DeAnna Clark 

Robert Durkee 

Jan Klos 

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The Crestwood Adviser is dedicated to presenting as much as 

it can about the Village of Crestwood so that the community 

can have the information it needs to strengthen and enrich 

the community of Crestwood. 

Our goal is to report the news as fully, fairly and as accurately 

as possible. Your comments and suggestions are encouraged, 

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Dear Neighbors, 

The holidays are upon us once again, and this 

year, while everything will be different by 

necessity due to the pandemic, we at the Village 

will do our best — as we hope everyone will — to 

keep the spirit of the season. 

To start, let me remind everyone that we are 

repeating our offer of $100 in gift vouchers for 

each household in the Village. These will come 

in the form of four $25.00 gift vouchers that 

can be used at participating businesses in town 

that are listed on the vouchers. Each voucher 

must be used in its entirety — no change will 

be offered for them. Residents are encouraged 

to send the form included in this edition of the 

Crestwood Adviser to Village Hall (13840 S. Cicero 

Ave., Crestwood, IL, 60418) along with proof of 

residency — a copy of your driver’s license, or a 

copy of a utility bill, for example — after which, 

you will receive your vouchers by mail when they 

go out Nov. 30th. The vouchers will be valid from 

Dec. 1st, 2020, through Apr. 30th, 2021. We 

take this initiative very seriously and encourage 

everyone to shop locally as much as possible to 

support our businesses who so need our support 

these days. 

We’re also once again hosting our annual food 

drive for the less fortunate. Anyone who would 

like to donate non-perishable food or other 

goods to be included in the gift baskets for those 

who might need them, are asked to bring their 

donations to Village Hall at 13840 S. Cicero Ave., 

Crestwood. Monetary donations are also being 

accepted. Last year, we were able to supply 32 

local families with an abundance of food for their 

holiday meal. If you’re able to, please bring your 

donations to Village Hall no later than Friday, 

Dec. 11th. 

On Dec. 12, I will be on hand in the tent at the 

CRWC for the annual Holiday Party, distributing 

gifts to Crestwood children who are registered 

for the party. (See inside the paper for the 

registration form.) I hope to see you there, 

though while practicing safe social distancing. 

I also would remind you that Baseball Dreams & 

Memories is hosting its 2nd Annual Toys for Tots 

drive, in the hopes of bringing joy to children 

who most need it this year. Bring your new and 

unwrapped toys — they’re specifying no stuffed 

animals or plush toys — to their Toys for Tots 

drop-off point at 5435 135th St. in Crestwood, 

between Nov. 27th and Dec. 18th. In a year that 

has brought plenty of disappointment our way, 

let’s not let it sour Christmas for those in need. 

Lastly, for those of you who decorate your 

homes and yards for the season, yes, we at the 

Village once again will be hosting our annual 

Christmas Lights and Display Contest, when we 

drive through the Village and take note of those 

showing the most holiday spirit. In response 

to feedback we’ve received in the past, we’re 

changing up the prize structure this year so that 

10 homes will receive prizes — one 1st prize of 

$500 and nine runner-up prizes of $200 each. 

So let’s get those decorations up and make our 

Village look as festive as we know it can! 

Merry Christmas to everyone, and remember to 

stay safe out there! 

Sincerely, 

Mayor Lou Presta 

Village of Crestwood Parking 

Crestwood Village ordinance prohibits parking on any village street between 2:00am and 

6:00am. The reason for this ordinance is so police will be alerted to abandoned vehicles or suspicious 

vehicles that require investigation. This ordinance also ensures that all streets throughout 

the Village will be open to fire and rescue equipment in the event of an overnight emergency. 

This is especially necessary in areas where narrow streets can block large fire trucks. We will 

continue to enforce this ordinance. Thank you for your cooperation with this ordinance. The initial 

fine for this violation is $75.00. This is a Village-wide ordinance. PLEASE BE SURE THAT 

YOUR LATE NIGHT AND OVERNIGHT GUESTS ARE MADE AWARE OF THIS AS WELL! 

Village Meeting Schedule 

Village Board Meetings - 8:00pm 

Crestwood Civic Center | 13840 S. Cicero Ave | December 3rd and 17th 

Committee of the Whole - 7:00pm 

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

Planning Commission – Zoning Board 8:30pm 

Village Hall | 13840 S. Cicero Ave | December 14th and 28th

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Important 

Numbers 

Village Hall ………………..……..…………....….. 

13840 S. Cicero Ave. 

Main: (708) 371-4800 

Fax: (708) 371-4849 

Hours: 

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

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

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


Main: (708) 371-4800 x 5007 

Fax: (708) 371-8307 

Nonemergency (708) 385-5131 Emergency: 911 

Fire Department ……………….………………....... 


Main: (708) 371-4800 x4000 

Fax: (708) 385-2836 

December 2020 Number 525 Crestwood Adviser 3 

Village Announces Annual 

Holiday Food Drive 

The Village of Crestwood is once again hosting its annual Holiday Food Drive, 

with the aim of collecting non-perishable food to feed as many families in need as possible this 

year. In the past, we have been able to count on your generosity. Last year, residents and businesses 

contributing enough to make more than 30 Christmas baskets filled with a turkey and all the 

trimmings of a traditional holiday feast. We hope that we can once again count on you to help us 

keep up this holiday tradition. Donations are being accepted at Village Hall (13840 S. Cicero Ave.) as 

of Tuesday, Dec. 1st, and we will continue accepting donations through Friday, Dec. 11th. Please be 

sure to check sell-by dates on all of your donations before dropping them off. As always, your help is 

greatly appreciated. 

Our Christmas basket collection strives to help low-income individuals, families and seniors in need 

within the Village. Our Village officials and Public Works Department, along with assistants from 

our Fire and Police Department, take great pride and joy in delivering the food to the families the 

week of Christmas. 

If you know of a family in need, please contact Village Hall no later than 

Dec. 11th at (708) 371-4800. 

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

5331 w. 135th St. 

Main: (708) 371-4810 

Hours: 

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

8:00pm 

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

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

4955 135th St. 

Main: (708) 371-4090 

Hours: 

Mon.-Thu.: 9:00am-8: 00pm 

Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm 

Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pm 

Sunday: Closed 

Worth Township ………………..…………….…….. 

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

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

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

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

(708) 385-8252 

IDOT………………..……………….………………... 

(847) 705-4222 

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

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

ZOOM 

WITH MAYOR 

SAVE THE DATE: DEC. 9TH 

In lieu of his Coffee With the Mayor events held prior to 

COVID-19, Mayor Lou Presta would like to invite residents to 

participate in his first Zoom With the Mayor event Dec. 9th, 

2020, at 10:00am. Login information for the Zoom event will 

be available on the Village website at crestwood.illinois.gov 

and on the Village of Crestwood Facebook page closer to 

the event date. For seniors without Zoom capabilities, 

please call the Biela Center to make arrangements to view 

from a computer in the Biela Center’s computer lab. 

Come have coffee with the Mayor from the comfort of your 

own home! We look forward to joining you! 

A Message From the CRWC … 

Hello and Happy Holidays Crestwood Residents, 

We are very excited to be open and serving the 

community. We are following the CDC guidelines. 

Please remember to social distance and wear a 

mask. 

We are hosting our Annual Christmas party 

following CDC guidelines. You can register to attend 

45-minute time slots on Dec. 12th between 11:00- 

4:00pm. During this time, you will be able to see 

Santa, and submit your letters to Santa. On Dec. 

12th there will be 16 trees on display from our tree 

trim contest. Look for our flyers in the Crestwood 

Adviser or stop at the CRWC for more information. 

The next winter session of swim lessons will begin 

the week of Dec. 14th. Be on the lookout and sign 

up your kids. The pool is open on an hourly basis 

for lap swim to all members — all you have to do is 

reach out to us at the CRWC for a lap swim time. 

We will be continuing both our Monday and 

Thursday yoga classes throughout the winter. New 

session times and dates will be announced by the 

end of November. We will announce more leagues 

as the CDC guidelines start to ease up, hopefully. 

We also will bring back our popular Bags and Brews 

event this winter. Check out our Facebook page at 

facebook.com/crwc1 to see all of our exciting new 

programs. 

We had a great turnout for our one-day dodgeball 

tournament event at the CRWC on Saturday, Nov. 

14th. Seven teams participated in our double 

elimination tournament. Troop 417 won the 

tourney in a best of three over the Headhunters. 

Wednesday nights in December, we will continue 

to host drop-in Pickle Ball from 7:00-10:00pm at 

the CRWC. All-inclusive members play for free. For 

all others the drop-in fee is $5 per session. Players 

will be able to rotate in on any of our four pickle 

ball courts. On Wednesday mornings, we are also 

hosting tot time from 10:00-11:00am through 

December. There is a $5 drop-in fee per child. 

We still have youth practices daily at the CRWC. We 

will do our very best to keep our community on the 

move during these trying times. This month marks 

the start of our indoor partnership with the Empire 

FC soccer club. We look forward to welcoming new 

guests to the CRWC. 

Soon we will announce our date for our annual Bags 

and Brews tourney, which will be held in January. 

Come in and meet our new personal trainers Angela 

and Dan. They will be there daily to help you with 

all your fitness needs. 

Be on the lookout for our winter sport registration, 

which will include swim lessons, basketball for all 

ages, floor hockey and indoor soccer. All programs 

are subject to state and CDC guidelines. 

Rocco Mossuto


Public Works Requests Your 

Assistance This Winter 

Our Public Works Department does its very best during the winter months 

to plow our streets as quickly and efficiently as possible when needed. As a 

department, we are asking for residents’ assistance. Please shovel or direct 

your snow blower from your driveway, mailbox or sidewalk onto your 

lawns — not into the street. This way, when the plow truck comes along, it 

will not push as much snow back onto your driveway and mailbox. Please 

remember that snow pushback is unavoidable. In order to keep our streets 

clean, the snow must go somewhere. The Public Works Department will 

not be responsible for any damages that may occur. 

As a reminder, the Village has approximately 38.3 miles of roadway and 

parking lots to plow and salt during the winter snowy months. We also 

need to tend to about eight miles of sidewalks that need to be cleared. 

This operation is strategically planned and executed. The Village roads are 

sectioned into various routes and will have a designated truck to undertake 

the clearing of snow and de-icing. Our focus is the main streets first, to 

provide safe travels for our residents and visitors, followed by the side 

streets. 

A FEW REMINDERS: 

If it happens to snow the night before or on garbage pickup day, PLEASE 

DO NOT PUT YOUR GARBAGE CANS ON THE STREET. PLEASE 

PLACE CANS AT THE END OF YOUR DRIVEWAY OR ON THE LAWN 

NEXT TO IT. This allows for a clear path for our plow trucks. 

PLEASE DO NOT PUSH SNOW BACK ONTO THE STREET AFTER 

IT’S BEEN PLOWED AND CLEARED. When shoveling or plowing 

driveways and sidewalks, please ensure that all snow is disposed of onto 

grassy areas, and not onto our city streets. Shoveling or plowing snow onto 

Village streets creates danger for residents, snowplows and other vehicles. 

Be considerate of neighbors — do not shovel or plow snow onto their 

sidewalks and driveways. 

Christmas Tree 

Safety 

As you deck the halls this holiday season, be fire smart. A small 

fire that spreads to a Christmas tree can grow large very quickly. 

Picking the tree 

• Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not 

fall off when touched. 

Placing the tree 

• Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 2” from the 

base of the trunk. 

• Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from 

any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, 

heat vents or lights. 

• Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit. 

• Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water 

daily. 

lighting the tree 

• Use lights that have the label of a recognized 

testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor 

or outdoor use. 

• Replace any string of lights with worn or 

broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read 

manufacturer’s instructions for number of light 

strands to connect. 

• Never use lit candles to decorate the tree. 

• Always turn off Christmas tree 

lights before leaving home 

or going to bed. 

NATIONAL FIRE 

PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 

The leading information and knowledge resource 

on fire, electrical and related hazards 

nfpa.org/education ©NFPA 2019 

After Christmas 

Get rid of the tree after 

Christmas or when it is dry. 

Dried-out trees are a fire 

danger and should not be 

left in the home or garage, 

or placed outside against the 

home. 

Check with your local 

community to find a 

recycling program. 

Bring outdoor electrical 

lights inside after the 

holidays to prevent hazards 

and make them last longer. 

FACTS 

•! 

More than one of every four 

home Christmas tree fires is 

• 

caused by electrical problems. 

! Although Christmas tree fires 

are not common, when they do 

occur, they are more likely to 

• 

be serious. 

! A heat source too close to the 

tree causes one in every four 

of the fires. 

PARKING: For safe and effectively plowed streets, please be sure not to 

park on Village streets after a 2-inch snowfall until streets are plowed. 

Residents who park on the streets are being asked to move their vehicles 

and keep them off the street if there is a winter storm. It makes it much 

easier for the snowplows to come through the street without having to 

go around the vehicles. In the event that a vehicle has not been moved, 

Village ordinance allows the police to issue tickets and/or tow the vehicle. 

FIRE HYDRANTS: In case of heavy accumulation of snow, please help 

the fire department and make sure that all fire hydrants are exposed for 

emergency use. 

SHAKE IT! 

Public Works is asking all homeowners to assist with preparations for the 

snow season. Please go out and shake your mailbox. One good shake will 

let you know if your box is ready for the force of the snow pushed from 

the roadway by snowplows. If your mailbox moves when shaken, then 

some quick repairs are needed before the first snowfall. Tighten screws 

and add any braces necessary to ensure that the post and receptacle are 

secured. Some minor maintenance will help prevent damage and costly 

repairs during the snow season. Please follow all United States Post Office 

regulations for mailbox replacement. 

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Pickup Times 

Monday-Friday 

lives. Ensure secure 

9:00am 

delivery 

to 7:00pm 

of your Nov. 16th through Tuesday, Dec. 

Nov. packages Saturdays by shipping No Pickup them to the 22nd. Packages must be picked up 

Dec. Saturdays 11:00am to 1:00pm 

Sundays Crestwood Police No Department. Pickup You can 

then pick them up from the PD and 

within three days of arrival at the 

Police Department. Dec. 23rd is the 

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package thefts this holiday season. With the coronavirus on a Package huge uptick, pickup residents will not will be choose available to do 

more holiday shopping online, and the thieves know this. We want to help prevent package thefts during 

Ship packages to: 

during the Thanksgiving holiday (Nov. 

this already-trying time in our lives. Ensure secure delivery of your packages by shipping them to the 

Crestwood Police [Your Department. Name] You can then pick them up from 26-29). the PD Packages and have one must less be thing under to worry 50 

about. Crestwood Police Department 

lbs. The name of the person picking 


up the package must match the name 

Ship packages to: 

[Your Name] Crestwood, IL 60418 

on the mailing label. There is no 

Crestwood Police Department 

charge for this service. If you purchase 


Pickup Times 

gifts on Craigslist, eBay or other 


Monday-Friday: 9:00am to 7:00pm exchange websites, you can make the 

Pickup Times Nov. Saturdays: No Pickup 

transaction in the Safety Exchange 

Monday-Friday 9:00am to 7:00pm 

Dec. Saturdays: 11:00am to 1:00pm Zones in our lobby and public parking 

Nov. Saturdays No Pickup 

Dec. Saturdays Sundays: 11:00am No Pickup to 1:00pm 

lot. This service is available year round. 

Sundays 

No Pickup 

Items needed to pick up your 

package: 

1. Government-issued identification 

card 

Please send an e-mail to rwyman@ 

crestwood.illinois.gov with package 

information and expected date of 

delivery to the police department. 

package thefts this holiday season. With the coronavirus on a huge uptick, residents will choose to do 

more holiday shopping online, and the thieves know this. We want to help prevent package thefts during 

this already-trying time in our lives. Ensure secure delivery of your packages by shipping them to the 

Crestwood Police Department. You can then pick them up from the PD and have one less thing to worry


Crestwood’s Holiday Decorating Contest Is ON! 

One thing that’s not going to be different this Christmas in Crestwood is our 

annual Holiday Decorating Contest. Just as in years past, the Mayor, Village 

Clerk and the Board of Trustees are once again encouraging residents to go allout 

in their festive Christmas decorating. 

It’s time to channel your inner Clark Griswold from National Lampoon’s 

Christmas Vacation, take down the boxes of lights, dust off the reindeer and get 

ready to compete for Village bragging rights. Start the trash talking. Challenge 

your neighbors to see who has the best decorating skills on the block. The more 

entries we have, the more fun and festive our Village will look! 

Judging will take place Dec. 11th-15th, with winners being announced at the 

Dec. 17th Village Board meeting located at 14025 Kostner Ave. at 8:00pm. 

Note that we have a new prize structure this year, with more winners than ever 

before. We encourage those who have decorated their properties to attend this 

meeting! 

Please feel free to call Village Hall at (708) 371-4800 to enter your home or a 

neighbor’s. 

PRIZES 

1st Place Winner - $500.00 | 9 Runners Up - $200.00 

GOOD LUCK! 

Smoke Detector Law Amendment 

Means New Smoke Detectors for 

Residents, Businesses 

The Crestwood Fire Department wants to remind residents to ensure that 

they have adequate smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in their homes, 

and that they’re all in good working order. 

Since 1988, the Illinois Smoke Detector Act has required that every home 

has a smoke detector. A new amendment to that law requires that by 

the end of 2022, homes and businesses will be required to install smoke 

detectors with 10-year sealed batteries. These newer detectors prevent 

tampering, but also are less of a nuisance while cooking, and typically 

feature a 15-minute silencer button for such events. 

Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) /IL Firefighters Association Government 

Affairs Director Margaret Vaughn recently spoke about the urgency for this 

new requirement. “In 2019, there were 91 residential fire deaths in Illinois 

and sadly nearly 70 percent of these deaths are occurring in homes without 

working smoke detectors,” she said. “We worked with the General Assembly 

to pass a law to address this horrific problem, by requiring Illinois residents 

to replace their old smoke detectors with the type that has a long-term, 

10-year sealed battery by the end of 2022. This would apply to residents 

that are still using alarms with removable batteries or alarms that are not 

hardwired.” 

The new law reflects not only an update in the technology, but the urgency 

due to the increased likelihood of death due to smoke inhalation in recent 

decades, because of the toxic gases that result from the burning of synthetic 

building materials more common in modern homes than in older homes 

fabricated from natural materials more consistently used in the past. 

While some might grumble about having to replace their existing alarms 

that are still in good working order, the good news is that the new alarms 

are affordable — about $20 — and will, in the long run, save homeowners 

money. “With a long term 10-year battery alarm, there is no need for 

battery replacement, saving the average homeowner between $40-$60 in 

battery costs over the life of each alarm,” Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) 

Executive Director Phil Zaleski said. “At the end of the 10-year life cycle, the 

smoke alarm will automatically alert the homeowner to replace the alarm.” 

Zaleski also advised that to prevent false alarms, smoke detectors should 

not be placed within 15 feet of a stove, or within 15 feet of bathrooms due 

to the humidity. 

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Shepard Gives Thanks 

Despite months of living with and adapting to the 

pandemic that has created chaos, hardship, and 

uncertainty in their lives, Shepard High School staff 

members took time to reflect on what makes them 

feel grateful. 

Most give thanks for each other. In times of stress 

people pull together, and that’s reflected in their 

words. 

The Astros have found appreciation in one another 

and their students. Gina Hanna, who taught Joanna 

Stasiak and her husband at Shepard, begins with a 

reflection on the health of her colleague. 

Gina Hanna, Social Studies Teacher 

On October 30, we marked one year since (Math 

Teacher) Joanna Stasiak was diagnosed with breast 

cancer. I am so incredibly grateful for the results 

that a year of treatment/surgery have given my 

dear friend and her family. 

The part of this that strikes me is how much I have 

learned from Joanna. I started as her teacher/ 

club advisor some 18 years ago. I have watched her 

learn how to eat and live in a way that helps her 

fight for her life — reading books and talking to 

many different kinds of doctors, so she could make 

the best health decisions. I watched her entertain 

a room full of loved ones while she received 

chemotherapy, always so positive and strong. 

All the while, she worked as much as she possibly 

could, cared for her children and still planned fun 

things for them. Her shiny and fun personality 

remained through her toughest times. I have always 

known Joanna to be strong, vibrant, smart and 

loving … but this has been Joanna 2.0! Many people 

crumble under this kind of stress, and she had her 

moments of weakness, but that is just it — they 

were moments. I am not sure I would have come 

through as strongly as she has! 

Tony Chiuccariello, Social Studies Teacher 

I am thankful for many reasons: 

My students have been great, understanding all of 

the adjustments and new apps for learning. (In the 

beginning some of the apps didn’t sync with Google 

Classroom, but we found solutions together.) 

I am thankful for their participation on Zoom, and 

adjusting from remote to blended learning and back 

to remote. 

My basketball players — when we had fall workouts 

with masks on for whole practices and all of 

the COVID-19 protocols, they were great! Their 

attitudes and energy were off the charts during 

those workouts. I am grateful for their enthusiasm 

and understanding. 

I am thankful for my colleagues. Whether it’s the 

flexibility of my PLC teammates (Manny Montes, 

Kelly Kasper, Josh Kotchnitzky, Christina Kreil) or 

the support and advice from my friends/colleagues 

in the hall (Rick Mundo and Kelly Myron), and the 

rest of the social studies department, they make 

Shepard a great place to work! 

So as bad as 2020 has been to this planet, I am 

eternally grateful and happy to have my former 

student, my friend and now my teacher … healthy 

and stronger than ever! 

Roland Hatcher, Choir Director 

Shepard show choir (NOVA) has done a fabulous 

job, transitioning from in-person rehearsals 

to virtual, and have been excellent with their 

attendance and motivation in less-than-ideal 

circumstances. I am exceedingly proud and very 

lucky to be their director. 

Angie Ochoa, Math Teacher 

I have been especially thankful for being a part of 

the District 218 these past few months. Many of 

our students have been gracious and doing their 

best despite the circumstances. Parents have been 

supportive of their children and have stepped up 

to improve the learning of their children. They 

have also encouraged and supported my work as a 

teacher. 

Social Studies Teacher Gina Hanna and Math Teacher 

Joanna Stasiak celebrate a moment at Homecoming 

2019. 

Our administration has worked hard to keep our 

work environment safe. They have also been flexible 

and generous with giving us time to collaborate and 

work on planning instruction. 

I’m especially thankful to have had the opportunity 

to coach cross country this fall, and that we were 

able to have a full season with a conference and 

regional championship. The girls who run cross 

country are some of the kindest, hardest-working 

and intelligent kids in the school. They were able 

to build strong connections with each other and 

were super supportive of each other throughout the 

season. Practice was the highlight of my workday. 

I loved being able to work with these studentathletes 

in person. It was a wonderful break from 

the reality of the pandemic. 

Anonymous 

Shepard High School as a whole. Even though it is 

a workplace, it is definitely a family. We are there 

for each other during times of need, and are willing 

to go above and beyond for our colleagues and 

students. 

Baseball Dreams & Memories 

Hosting 2nd Annual Toys for 

Tots Drive 

Baseball Dreams & Memories would like to 

remind you that for the second consecutive 

year, it is hosting Crestwood’s Toys for 

Tots effort. In a year that has seen so much 

disappointment for so many, let’s not let 

this holiday season disappoint the less 

fortunate among us. If you have the means 

and are willing and able, we encourage you 

to pick up an extra toy or two for those who 

could really use cheering up this holiday 

season and donating to the annual Toys for 

Tots drive. 

Bring any new and unwrapped toys (no stuffed animals or plush toys, please) that you 

wish to donate to our local Toys for Tots drop-off point, Baseball Dreams & Memories, 

at 5435 135th St. here in Crestwood during business hours from Friday, Nov. 27th 

through Friday, Dec. 18th. 

We at the Village and those at Baseball Dreams & Memories thank you in advance for 

your generosity! 

10 

Tips 

Get Ahead of the Winter Freeze 

It’s not too early to begin preparing for the heating season. 

Check these 10 tips off your list and get ahead of the winter freeze. 

r Our furnace has been inspected and serviced by a qualified professional during the last 

12 months. (A furnace should be serviced at least once a year.) 

r Our chimneys and vents have been cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional. 

I have checked for creosote built-up. (Not cleaning your chimney is the leading cause of 

chimney fires from built up creosote. This service needs to be done at least once a year.) 

r Our wood for our fireplace or wood stove is dry, seasoned wood. 

r Our fireplace screen is metal or heat-tempered glass, in good condition and secure in 

its position in front of the fireplace. 

r We have a covered metal container ready to use to dispose cooled ashes. (The ash 

container should be kept at least 10 feet from the home and any nearby buildings.) 

r Our children know to stay at least 3 feet away from the fireplace, wood/pellet stove, 

oil stove or other space heaters. 

r Our portable space heaters have an automatic shut-off. 

r Our portable space heaters will be plugged directly into an outlet (not an extension 

cord) and placed at least three feet from anything that can burn; like bedding, paper, 

walls, and even people. (Place notes throughout your home to remind you to turn off 

portable heaters when you leave a room or go to bed.) 

r We have tested our smoke alarms and made 

sure they are working. (You need smoke alarms 

on every level of the home, inside each sleeping 

room and outside each separate sleeping area. 

For the best protection, the smoke alarms should 

be interconnected so when one sounds, they 

all sound.) 

r We have tested our carbon monoxide alarms 

and made sure they are working. (Carbon 

monoxide alarms should be located outside each 

sleeping area and on every level of the home.) 

Your Source for SAFETY Information 

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Mayor Lou Presta Announces Crestwood Senior 

Christmas Turkey Giveaway 

Mayor Lou Presta cordially invites Crestwood’s seniors to celebrate the holidays by 

partaking in his first annual Senior Christmas Turkey Giveaway! If you’re a Crestwood 

resident age 55 or older, just fill out the entry form below and mail it to the 

address provided. The FIRST 500 entrants will receive a FREE turkey for their 

Christmas table courtesy of Mayor Presta and the generosity of local business sponsors. 

Senior Christmas Turkey 

Giveaway Entry Form 

: 

NAME_____________________________________ 

ADDRESS__________________________________ 

__________________________________________ 

__________________________________________ 

PHONE____________________________________ 

EMAIL_____________________________________ 

RESTRICTIONS: 

Recipients must be age 55 or 

older, a resident of Crestwood, 

and have sent one of the first 

500 entry forms received. 

Entries must be mailed to the 

address provided — phone calls 

or emails will not be accepted, 

as this would not be fair to some 

of our residents who don’t have 

email, and the Village cannot 

manage calls of that volume due 

to COVID-19. 

Only one turkey per household, 

please. 

MAIL ENTRIES TO: 

Senior Christmas Turkey Giveaway 

c/o Crestwood Village Hall 



Winners will be notified by email or 

telephone. Turkeys will be distributed to 

winners on Saturday, Dec. 19th, from 

9:00am-12:00pm, in the parking lot of the 

Biela Center, 4545 Midlothian Turnpike, 

Crestwood.


BIELA CENTER 

4545 Midlothian Turnpike - Crestwood, IL 

CALENDAR: DECEMBER 2020 

For more Information 

708-371-4860 Ext. 6001 

MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • THURSDAY 

MOVIES, CARDS AND GAMES - ANYTIME 

MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • FRIDAY 

Fitness from 11am-12pm 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

Carols Fitness 9AM-10AM 

Diana Fitness 1 

1 2 3 Cards, Games 4 

1AM-12PM 

TOPS meeting 

5PM-7PM 

Crestwood Seniors Club 

12:30PM 

Art Class 10AM-2PM 

7 8 Carols Fitness 9AM-10AM 9 Diana Fitness 1 10 Cards, Games 11 

Diana Fitness 

11AM-12PM 

1AM-12PM 

TOPS meeting 

5PM-7PM 

Diane's Fitness Christmas 

Party 11AM - 3PM 

Art Class 10AM-2PM 

14 15 Carols Fitness 9AM-10AM 16 Diana Fitness 1 17 Cards, Games 18 

Diana Fitness 

11AM-12PM 

Dessert 12:30PM - 1PM 

Bingo 1PM to 3PM 

TOPS meeting 6PM-8PM 







1AM-12PM 

TOPS meeting 

5PM-7PM 

TUESDAY 

Lunch From 12 - 1pm & Bingo at 1pm 

& Movies 

Carols Fitness 

9AM -10AM 

Line Dance W4 

1:0pm -2:00pm 

& Movies 


9AM -10AM 

Line Dance W5 

1:0pm -2:00pm 

& Movies 


9AM -10AM 

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Diana Fitness 

11AM-12PM 

Dessert 12:30pm - 1PM 


Diana Fitness 

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Line Dance Party 

7PM-10PM 

Diana Fitness 

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New Year's Day 

Dust off Those Boots New Year's for Some Eve New and Exciting Dates 

Men and Women of ALL Ages and ALL Levels of Experience 

Lessons are Taught by … Our Famous Ms. Rita Svane 

COOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S POLICE ACADEMY CLASS 20-2 

You are one determined 

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You persevered not only during COVID, but also during 

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Men Lessons and are Women Taught of ALL by Ages … Our and Famous ALL Levels Ms. of Rita Experience Svane 

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Friday Nights - Country Line Dance Party 

Dec. 11th, 2020 


Time: 7:00-10:00pm Cost: $ 5.00 

Dec. 11th, 2020 

Time: 7:00-10:00pm Cost: $ 5.00 

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Men and Women 

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CONGRATULATIONS 

COOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S 

Biela Center - Location 4545 Midlothian and Reservations Turnpike, Crestwood, IL 

POLICE Lessons are ACADEMY Taught by … CLASS Our Famous 20-2 Ms. Rita Svane 

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Early Election and Election Day. 

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May you always be safe Enter — today, through tomorrow Back Doors and forever! 

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Wishing All COVID-19 you great success regulations in your are future! being followed 

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tomorrow Biela and Center forever! 

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you great success in your future! Linda, Ashley and Your Biela Center Family 

All COVID-19 regulations are being followed 

Linda, Ashley and Your Biela Center Family 

Call to reserve your spot (708) 371-4800 x6002


We Wish You and Your Family a Very Happy Thanksgiving 

Linda, Ashley, Bernie, Gabby and Marie 

A VERY MERRY CROP! 

Are you looking for that special personalized Christmas gift? 

Scrapbooking photo books, picture frames and note cards are perfect 

gifts! 

Where: Biela Center 4545 Midlothian Turnpike, Crestwood 

When: Friday, December 18th, Saturday, Dec. 19th and Sunday, Dec. 20th, 2020 

Biela Center follows all IDPH protocols: Masks worn to enter, temperatures taken, 

social distancing of tables and plenty of sanitizer to use!! 

Friday, Dec. 18th, 2020, 5:00-9:00pm Cost: $10 

Saturday, Dec. 19th, 2020, 9:00am-9:00pm Cost: $45 

Light-fare breakfast, lunch, dinner. 

Sunday, Dec. 20th, 2020, 9:00am-4:00pm Cost: $25 

Light-fare breakfast and lunch will be served. 

A VERY SPECIAL THANK-YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED IN 

SUPPORTING THE THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS 

YOUR DONATIONS AND KINDNESS ARE GREATLY 

APPRECIATED! 

All registrations due by Friday, Dec. 11th, 2020. 

Mail forms with checks to: 

Mary Beth Sexton, 6362 Orchard Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463 

Any questions, please call (708) 927-0488 or (708) 388-2013. 

FROM THE MANY 

FAMILIES YOU HELPED 

Name: ___________________________ Phone: __________________________ 

Email: ____________________________________________________________ 

Tablemate: _____________________________ 

Friday _____ Saturday ______ Sunday ______ All 3 days ______ 

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You 

If you are looking for Great entertainment and Delicious food 

for an event … Kym and Jimboo’s are the BEST!! 

Kym Frankoveigia, your voice is amazing and it was such a 

delight to have you entertain at our Halloween Party! 

CROCHET LESSONS 

What Amazing & Successful Classes We Have Had!! 

Being able to learn something relaxing and fulfilling during these difficult times has helped 

many to deal with the stress of COVID. 

Thank you to Rosemary for being so patient and kind! 

You have been a REAL TROOPER during COVID, never giving up on your students, 

so, back by POPULAR DEMAND … 

Jimboo’s what can we say? Your staff is great, 

your food is so delicious, and YOU are such a great person to work with! 

INTERMEDIATE CLASS SCHEDULE 

Intermediate: 15-week Class (Must know basic crochet stiches) 

Due to a Special Project you’ll be working on and the 15 new stitches you will be learning, 

this class will be seven weeks longer 

Starts: Mondays, Jan. 11th, 2021-May 10th, 2021 

Time: 4:00-6:00pm 

Cost: $70.00 (Must be paid in full at first class) 

Supplies needed: 4-ply light colored yarn and (H) hook 

BEGINNERS CLASS SCHEDULE 

Beginners 8-week class (no experience necessary) 

Class will focus on teaching basic stitches 

Starts: Tuesdays, Jan. 12th, 2021-March 2nd, 2021 

Time: 4:00-6:00pm 

Cost: $40.00 (Must be paid in full at first class) 

Supplies Needed: 4-ply yarn and (H) Hook 

Hope to see more of you in 2021! 

Cash/Credit Card/Check is accepted 

Call to reserve your spot class is filling up 708-371-4800 (6001) 

ALL IDPH and CDC Guidelines are followed 

‘Crestwood Adviser’ Great Way to Reach Local Customers 

The Village of Crestwood wants local business owners 

to know that the Crestwood Adviser, in addition 

to being a great way to stay in touch with what’s 

happening in your community, is also one of the 

most cost-effective ways to reach your local customer 

base. By advertising in the Crestwood Adviser, 

your ad reaches the entire Crestwood population, 

and at a fraction of the cost of what a direct mail 

piece would cost in postage alone. Better still, the 

Crestwood Adviser is read and left for others to read, 

which is more than we can say for most direct mail 

advertisements, the overwhelming majority of which 

end up going straight in the trash or recycling bin. 

To inquire about advertising rates in the Crestwood 

Adviser, please call (708) 293-1430 or email 

info@crestwoodadviser.com.


MYCHAL J. TOSCAS 

BROKER 

15812 S. Wolf Road 

Orland Park, IL 60462 

708.431.3111 

Fax 708.361.9618 

Life-long Crestwood 

Resident 

E-Mail mtoscas@c21affiliated.com 

Avalyn Krastin, soprano, on stage as she earns selection to the IMEA District 

1 festivals. of the adjustments and new apps for learning. (In the beginning 

some of the apps didn’t sync with Google Classroom, but we found solutions 

together.) 

Shepard Students Selected 

for IMEA Festivals 

Shepard High School students Nathan Morgan 

and Avalyn Krastin earned selection to the Illinois 

Music Educators Association (IMEA) District 1 

festivals. 

Ava, also an IMEA All-District selection last year, 

won selection as a Soprano 1 and Nathan for 

trumpet. 

Nathan Morgan, 

trumpet, has earned 

selection to the IMEA 

District 1 festivals. 

“These students were chosen out of more than 

2000 competitors via a very challenging virtual 

audition,” Shepard choir director Roland Hatcher 

said. “This is a wonderful accomplishment amid all 

the chaos of this year.” 

OBITUARIES 

Frank, Jack L., U.S. Army Veteran, resident of Crestwood, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 22nd, 2020, 

at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of Judy, nee Cartwright. Loving father of Jeff (Elsa) Frank 

and Nathan (Erika) Frank. Cherished grandfather of Natalie and Drew. Dear brother of Deb (Steve) 

Berczynski. Visitation was held Wednesday, Nov. 25th, at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 

127th Street, Crestwood. Interment and military honors were private at Resurrection Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association would be appreciated. For more 

information, call (708) 824-9000 or visit www.becvarfuneralhome.com 

Ward, Arnold, longtime Crestwood resident, died Nov. 6th, 2020, at the age 0f 81. Beloved husband 

of Genevieve Witczak, who survives him. He is also survived by his five children; Arnold (Cindi) Ward, 

Darlene (Timothy) Metz, Jeffrey (Thea) Ward, Diane Kutchinski, and Alan (Shelbey) Ward, along with 

five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Arnold was baptized as 

one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Feb. 19th, 1978. He spent as much time as he could in public ministry; 

it was one of his greatest joys. One of Arnold’s favorite scriptures that he liked to share with people 

was Jesus’ words at John 5:28, 29, regarding the resurrection. He was a diligent student of God’s 

word and loved to share what he learned with others. Arnold set a good example, always putting the 

needs of his family and friends ahead of his own. He was always sincerely kind and loved people. 

Arnold loved to laugh, he always had a smile on his face, and always had something positive to say to 

others, even when he wasn’t feeling well. His two favorite things to do were to go grocery shopping 

and to read the Bible. A funeral took place Nov.28th, 2020, on Zoom, Timothy Metz officiating. 

Per Arnold’s wishes, burial will take place in his hometown, Bledsoe, KY, at a later date. The family 

would like to thank the Crestwood English Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for their continuous 

support of Arnold and his family for many, many years. For more information on Arnold’s beliefs, 

please visit www.jw.org 

Protecting Our Furry Friends From Winter’s Worst 

It’s been a difficult year, and if the Farmer’s 

Almanac is to be believed, it’s going to be a bitter 

winter on top of it. It’s always easy enough for most 

of us to layer up and deal with the cold as we see fit, 

but our furry friends can’t do that on their own, so 

we have to do a bit of thinking for them when they 

go outside in the winter months. Here are a few 

things to keep in mind when we let our pets out or 

take them for walks in freezing weather: 

• Repeatedly coming out of the cold into the dry 

heat of your home can cause itchy, flaking skin. 

Keep your home humidified and towel-dry your 

pet as soon as he comes inside, paying special 

attention to his feet and in-between the toes. 

Remove any snow balls from between his foot 

pads. 

• Never shave your dog down to the skin in 

winter, as a longer coat will provide more 

warmth. If your dog is long-haired, simply trim 

him to minimize the clinging ice balls, salt 

crystals and de-icing chemicals that can dry 

his skin, and don’t neglect the hair between 

his toes. If your dog is short-haired, consider 

getting him a coat or sweater with a high collar 

or turtleneck with coverage from the base of 

the tail to the belly. For many dogs, this is 

regulation winter wear. 

• Bring a towel on long walks to clean off 

stinging, irritated paws. After each walk, wash 

and dry your pet’s feet and stomach to remove 

ice, salt and chemicals — and check for cracks 

in paw pads or redness between the toes. 

• Bathe your pets as little as possible during cold 

spells. Washing too often can remove essential 

oils and increase the chance of developing dry, 

flaky skin. If your pooch must be bathed, ask 

your vet to recommend a moisturizing shampoo 

and/or rinse. 

• Massaging petroleum jelly or other paw 

protectants into paw pads before going outside 

can help protect from salt and chemical agents. 

Booties provide even more coverage and can 

also prevent sand and salt from getting lodged 

between bare toes and causing irritation. Use 

pet-friendly ice melts whenever possible. 

• Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poison for 

dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up 

any spills from your vehicle, and consider using 

products that contain propylene glycol rather 

than ethylene glycol. 

• Pets burn extra energy by trying to stay warm 

in wintertime. Feeding your pet a little bit more 

during the cold weather months can provide 

much-needed calories, and making sure she has 

plenty of water to drink will help keep her wellhydrated 

and her skin less dry. 

• Make sure your companion animal has a warm 

place to sleep, off the floor and away from 

all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm 

blanket or pillow is perfect. 

• Remember, if it’s too cold for you, it’s 

probably too cold for your pet, so keep 

your animals inside. If left outdoors, pets can 

freeze, become disoriented, lost, stolen, injured 

or killed. In addition, don’t leave pets alone 

in a car during cold weather, as cars can act as 

refrigerators that hold in the cold and cause 

animals to freeze to death. 

Putting booties on your pet’s feet protects them not 

only from the icy ground, but can prevent sand, salt and 

other irritants from getting lodged in between their bare 

toes.

By Ken McClory 

James Cole, 93, was born and raised in Shady 

Grove, Pa., and attended North Union High School. 

Shortly after graduation, he and two buddies 

decided to enlist in the service as the war was 

raging and Allied troops had just landed on the 

shores of Normandy, France, during the invasion 

of Europe. Since Cole was but 17 years old, the U.S. 

assigned him to a specialized training program 

as he attended Penn State University and the 

University of Pittsburgh for six months. In April 

1945, he completed basic training at Sheppard Air 

Force Base in Texas, Gunnery School with the Army 

Air Corps. 

In December 1945, Cole shipped to Manila in 

the Philippines’ Ft. McKinley and experienced 

the shocking, smoldering carnage and massive 

destruction caused during the Allied victory during 

the Battle of Manila. Manila, “The Pearl of the 

Orient,” had been laid to waste, the direct cause of 

Japanese war crimes and unnecessary devastation, 

with more than 100,000 Filipino citizens killed, 

bayoneted, shot, burned, and beheaded. (As a 

result of these war crimes, Commanding Japanese 

General Yamashita was sentenced to death by 

hanging on Feb. 23rd, 1946.) 

In spite of witnessing such traumatic devastation 

during his time in the Philippines, Cole can also 

recall an event that puts a big smile on his face. 

During a visit to Manila by General Dwight 

Eisenhower, “Ike” decided to inspect the ranks and 

mingle with the troops. As Eisenhower approached 

Cole’s position in formation, Cole thought what an 

honor it was for the Allied Supreme Commander to 

walk past him. But to Cole’s surprise, Eisenhower 

Preserving Our Heritage: James Cole 

Crestwood Public Library Announcements 

Crestwood Public Library 

Crestwood 

December News 

Public 

and 

Library 

Events 

December News and Events 

The Library is open to the public with regular hours. 

The Library Monday is open – to Thursday the public 9:00am with – regular 8:00pm, hours. 

Friday Monday 9:00am –– Thursday 5:00pm, & 9:00am Saturday – 8:00pm, 9:00am – 4:00pm 

Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm, & Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm 

The Library will be closed December 24 & 25, 2020 for 

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and December 31, 2020 

& January 1, 2021 for News Year Eve and New Year’s Day. 

The Library will be closed December 24 & 25, 2020 for 

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and December 31, 2020 

& January 1, 2021 for News Year Eve and New Year’s Day. 

In accordance with state and local guidelines, the Crestwood Public Library will continue 

to practice safety guidelines while open to assist in the preventive measures of 

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library and social distancing rules are in place. 

A limited number of patrons are allowed in at one time. 

Ways to stay connected to the 

Crestwood Public Library from home 

Ways to stay connected to the 

Crestwood Public Library from home 

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stopped and faced him, and asked, “How are you 

getting along here, son?” Cole responded by saying, 

“Sir, I’d like to know why the officers eat better than 

the rest of the troops.” Eisenhower laughed and 

proceeded to invite Cole to dine with him at the 

officers’ mess hall later in the day. Cole explained, 

“I never took him up on the offer because I was 

concerned for the possible repercussions.” 

Jim Cole was part of the U.S. Strategic Air Force 

(USASTAF) whose mission was to coordinate 

strategic bombing of Japan during the upcoming 

Allied invasion. The atomic bombings of Hiroshima 

(Aug. 6th, 1945) and Nagasaki (Aug. 9th, 1945) 

brought Japan to its knees. Japan accepted the 

Potsdam Declaration the following day, and the 

terms of unconditional surrender, ending World 

War II. On Dec. 6th, 1945, The USASTAF was 

deactivated and, along with Jim Cole, assigned to 

the Pacific Air Command U.S. Army (PACUSA) and 

reassigned to Tokyo, Japan, in June 1946, as part 

of the Japanese occupation forces. Cole recognized 

that MacArthur’s occupation forces proved critical 

to the world and to Japan as we know it today. 

Many historians assert that the success of this 

occupation gave rise to Japan’s current status 

amongst industrialized nations. Japan adopted 

a democratic government, and passed its current 

constitution that rejected war “as a sovereign right 

of the nation.” 

Staff Sgt. Jim Cole was discharged at Ft. Dix, N.J., 

in December 1946. He has lived in Orland Park 

for 43 years, serving on his townhouse board 

of directors throughout that period. He enjoys 

reading, especially autobiographies, with one of 

his favorites being Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s. He 


cherishes his friendship with Tony Marino, a fellow 

World War II veteran he met some 50 years ago at 

St. Julie’s parish. They have so much in common — 

making each other laugh, sharing drives to doctor’s 

visits, being there for each other during many other 

daily tasks. 

Cole was a perfect fit to be featured in this series 

because of his deep conviction that describing and 

teaching American history falls much too short of 

his expectations. 

It is very appropriate that at this time, both Jim 

Cole and Tony Marino recently became active 

members of the Tinley Park American Legion Post 

#615. They are both content in their respective 

lives, and proud of their country. The Tinley 

American Legion takes great pride in their legacy, 

honoring them as two of their own. 

Ken McClory is a Tinley Park American Legion Post 

615 member who authored the feature and is currently 

taking the lead in his Post’s “Preserving Our Heritage” 

initiative. 

James Cole 

December Virtual Adult Programs 

Stampin’ Up Virtual Card Making Class 

Join us on the library Facebook page as Dee Tollaksen hosts this live event! A limited number of free card 

making kits will be available at the library for pickup, and the video will also be available for later viewing. 

Tuesday, December 8 th , 11:00 AM 

'Twas the Night Before Christmas, American Christmas Traditions 

The fascinating real life story of The Night Before Christmas chimes to life as told by 

educational entertainer, Martina Mathisen, along with the stories of our American Christmas 

Traditions. Why do we kiss under a mistletoe? Why do we decorate with poinsettias? 

Where did the jolly old man in the red suit come from anyway? And so many more traditions 

explained! Beginning December 1st you can access this video any time until December 29th! 

Take and Make Craft Kits for Adults 

Take some time to relax during this busy holiday time with a take home craft kit from the library. Patrons 

age 14 and up can create a beautiful Mandela using colored sand. 

A limited number of craft kits will be available beginning Tuesday, December 15, 2020. 

All supplies are provided. Kits available while supplies last. 

December Virtual Events for 

Families and Youth 

. 

Make It Monday Crafts for Kids 

Every Monday, a limited number of craft kits will be available for pick-up from the Front Desk. 

Basic supplies and instructions will be provided. See our Facebook page each week for more details. 

These kits are suitable for all ages, younger children may need adult assistance. 

Make and Take Crafts for Tweens 

Kids grades 4-8 can pick up a take home craft kit to do at home. Basic supplies and instructions will be 

provided. A limited number of craft kits will be available for pick-up from the Front Desk on 

Wednesday, December 9, 2020. See our Facebook page for more details and pictures. 

Read to Hershey on Zoom! 

Hershey, the therapy dog is waiting to hear kids grades K-4 read to him on Zoom! 

Kids can read their favorite book to Hershey for 15 minutes from home. Email fisherd@crestwoodlibrary.org 

to register for this program and receive Zoom login information and reading time. 

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 6:00-7:00pm. 

Take Home Science Kits 

Crestwood Library will be offering hands-on science kits for kids to experiment at home. Adult 

supervision may be required. A limited number of take home science kits will be available to pick-up 

at the Front Desk while supplies last beginning Thursday, December 10, 2020. 

Crafty Kids at Home! 

Kids in grades K-3 can pick up a monthly craft activity to do at home. Basic supplies and instructions will be 

provided. A limited number of craft kits will be available for pick-up from the Front Desk on 

Thursday, December 17, 2020. See our Facebook page for more details and pictures. 

These kits may contain small parts and are not meant for children under 5. 

Virtual Science Club 

Miss Emily hosts another session of Science Club online this month. Kids grades K-5 will enjoy watching 

Miss Emily discuss various science topics and demonstrate science experiments that you can do with 

things you have at home! Our next virtual Science Club will be Wednesday, January 28. 

Story Time Online 

Join us every Friday as we watch a recorded video of different local and famous celebrities reading their 

favorite Children’s picture book. A new story will be posted every Friday on our Facebook page.


GET UP AND GET OUT! 

Holiday Lights to the 

Rescue! 

This Christmas is not going to be like most, with COVID still making its 

presence known, but there are some traditions that just will not be stopped. 

With a little care and respect for social distance, getting out to see some 

of the best lighting displays in Chicagoland is sure to chase away those 

pandemic blues. Bundle up the entire family to see the energy-efficient 

LED lighting exhibits that transform the dark autumn nights into dazzling 

displays of holiday color! 

Lighting Event COVID-19 Notice 

Due to COVID-19 risks, expect state guidelines to be in force at this year’s 

outdoor lighting exhibits. Expect to comply with the following: 

• Face coverings required for anyone 2 years and older 

• Limited capacity 

• One-way trails 

• Keeping the entire event outdoors 

• Separate entrances and exits 

• No interactive elements 

AURORA FESTIVAL OF 

LIGHTS AT PHILLIPS PARK 

Nightly through Sunday, Dec. 27th, 5:00-9:00pm 

1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora 

For information & tickets: www.aurorafestivaloflights.com 

HOLIDAY MAGIC AT BROOKFIELD ZOO 

Wednesday-Sunday, Dec. 2nd-6th, 9th-13th, 16th-20th, Saturday- 

Thursday, Dec. 26th-31st, 3:00-9:00pm 

8400 31st St., Brookfield (North Gate Main Entrance) 

3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield (South Gate Main Entrance) 

For information & tickets: www.czs.org/HolidayMagic 

ILLUMINATION AT MORTON ARBORETUM 

Through Jan. 3rd, 2021 

4100 I-53, Lisle 

For information & tickets: www.mortonarb.org 

LIGHTSCAPE AT CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN 

Through Jan. 3rd, 2021 

1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe 

For information & tickets: www.chicagobotanic.org/lightscape 

ZOOLIGHTS AT LINCOLN PARK ZOO 

Through Jan. 3rd, 2021, 4:00-10:00pm 

2001 N. Clark St., Chicago 

For information & tickets: www.lpzoo.org/event/zoolights-presented-bycomed-and-invesco-qqq 

Attention Veterans 

If you were honorably discharged from the U.S. military and believe you suffer 

from an injury or illness that you contracted because of your service, you are 

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

84 in Crestwood to get help in filling a claim for your injury or illness. 

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

organization comprised of veterans dedicated to helping other veterans 

receive the medical attention and compensation they deserve. 

DAV Chapter 84 meets on the First Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at 

the Elk's Lodge #1596 at 4428 Midlothian Turnpike in Crestwood, Illinois. 

National and Chapter Service Officers will be available to assist you in filing a 

claim for compensation and medical assistance. Bring a copy of your DD-214 

to the meeting with you. 

Again, this service and all subsequent services provided by the DAV are free 

of charge. To learn more about the DAV and its mission to serve disabled 

veterans visit their website at: www.DAV.org. 

ELK'S LODGE #1596 

4428 Midlothian Turnpike in Crestwood, Illinois. 

Astros Find Way to 

Message Veterans 

Unable to participate in their customary Veterans Day events, students 

enrolled in the U.S. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program 

at Shepard High School still found a way to express their support for those 

serving in the American armed forces. 

Students, who currently stay at home for remote learning during the resurgent 

pandemic, volunteered to come to school and decorate the fence running along 

Ridgeland Avenue with the message, “Thank You Vets.” 

Major (ret.) Dan Johnson and MSGT (ret.) Chris Saberniak, the JROTC 

instructors at Shepard, organized the group. Students who volunteered for the 

work included Jocelyn Anaya, Andrew Cain, Joseph Cinkus, Trent Dixon, Ally 

Gillono, Jackson Gillono and Meyah Sanchez. 

Shepard JROTC traditionally volunteers to provide colorguard for the Veterans 

Day event at Independence Junior High School in Palos Heights. 

Shepard JROTC students found a way to express their appreciation for those serving 

in the U.S. armed forces this Veterans Day. 

TRAINS & MINIATURES 

Saturday, Dec. 5th-Monday, Jan. 25th 

Vogt Visual Arts Center 

17420 S. 67th Ct., Tinley Park 

Train fans of all ages will want to come out to see this special exhibit on 

display through Jan. 25th. An open house artist reception will be held Dec. 

5th from 11:00am-4:00pm. For more information, call (708) 614-6503. 

MISTLETOE MARKET 

Saturday, Dec. 12th, 9:00am-7:00pm 

Burr Ridge Village Center 

701 Village Center Dr., Burr Ridge 

This one-day market, held inside two former store locations at the Burr 

Ridge Village Center, will enable you to complete your holiday shopping. 

Each location offers a variety of vendors selling beauty products, food, 

clothing and jewelry. Admission is FREE, though the number of attendees 

at any given time will be limited. While tickets are not required, those who 

reserve an RSVP ticket and present it at one of the locations will be entered 

to win a Burr Ridge Village Center prize package. COVID-19 restrictions 

(e.g., masks, social distancing, use of hand sanitizer, etc.) will be enforced.

Despite an unusual season, the Shepard Girls Swim team maintained an incredible 

slate of personal achievements this year. 

Season Summary: Shepard 

Girls Swimming 

This was an unusual season for 

Shepard High School athletes, 

and Shepard coaches were asked 

submit season summaries on the 

best moments, highlights, and 

achievements of their teams this 

fall. Girls Swimming Coach Taylor 

Burmeister had good things to say 

about his team’s efforts this year. 

“This season the girls swim and dive 

team focused on personal growth 

and individual speed,” he said. “Our 

biggest highlight, I think, was our 

conference meet. Despite a shortened 

season, practice limitations with 

COVID, and no competitors in the 

pool, every girl swam at least one 

lifetime best at the conference meet.” 

Personal best records, in some cases, 

were absolutely shattered. “We had 

several girls dropping close to 10 

seconds on the 100 free. Dropping 

that much time on a sprint event is 

usually unheard of,” Coach Burmeister 

explained. “And Jordan Ramsey, 

senior, dropped more than 30 seconds 

in the 500! Ali Zemeckis, junior, also 

finished 3rd in the conference in the 

50 Free, an event that she normally 

doesn't swim! Franny Serdar, senior, 

Shepard High School asked coaches to write season 

summaries on the best moments, highlights, and 

achievements of their teams this fall. Angie Ochoa 

shared the following on the girls’ cross-country 

program: 

“There was a lot of uncertainty going into the 

season,” she said. “We didn’t know to what extent 

we were going to be able to compete this year. We 

were lucky enough to have a season. We treated 

every day that we got to spend together as a team 

as a gift. 

“We knew that we could get shut down at any 

moment,” she continued. “With everything 

going on in the world, I wanted practice to be 

the highlight of the everyone’s day. We didn’t get 

the foundational work over the summer due to 

limitations with COVID.” 

And without that firm foundation, Ochoa says, 

the team’s season wasn’t always to its members’ 

liking. “Our overall performance wasn’t what 

we hoped,” she said, but that didn’t mean that 

there weren’t considerable achievements to be 

celebrated. “We had to be patient with our progress. 

learned how to dive this year, and 

was able to compete in her first 11- 

dive meet at Conference, allowing her 

to accomplish her personal goal of 

becoming a diver. 

“At sectionals, swimming against 

real people and not an empty pool, 

the girls continued to drop time,” 

Burmeister continued. “Ali Zemeckis, 

junior, dropped another second off her 

conference 50 free time; Kat Gereszek, 

junior, dropped 2 more seconds in her 

breaststroke; Ava Gliva, freshmen, 

dropped 2 more seconds on her 

100 free; Emma Banis, sophomore, 

dropped 2 seconds on her 100 

back, and 9 seconds in her 200 free; 

Hannah Cichoin, sophomore, dropped 

2 seconds on her 100 fly; Azalea 

Kozlowski, freshman, maintained her 

best time in the 100 back; and Marissa 

Florez, senior, swam season bests in 

both of her sprint races.” 

Coach Burmeister is proud of the 

effort put in by those on his team 

“Despite the strangeness of the 

season,” he said, “our final two meets 

were incredible testaments to the 

work the girls put in.” 

The girls improved over the course of the season. 

Our freshmen Maddie Knies and Emma Greene 

improved their time for 3 miles by 7 minutes and 5 

minutes respectively over our 8-week season.” 

That wasn’t all. “We had some success on the 

conference level with having two girls earn all- 

Conference honors on the Varsity level,” Ochoa 

added. “Junior Estefania Lopez was 7th place and 

sophomore Natalia Kiernia was 10th place.” 

Ochoa also singled out newcomer Sofia Sensi. 

“Sofia joined the team and has been a really great 

addition. She was welcomed with open arms to the 

team. She’s been hardworking and encouraging to 

others.” 

For Ochoa, even if it wasn’t the championship 

season for which the girls had hoped, in a year 

of difficulty, they strove for and met goals they 

may not have imagined at the start of the season. 

“We had a group of committed girls that attended 

practice every day with a positive attitude,” she 

said. “They created a fun and caring atmosphere 

with a commitment to working hard and improving 

as athletes. We were thankful to have a season, and 


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Season Summary: Shepard Girls Cross Country 

appreciated the time together and to be able to shut 

our minds off of the stresses surrounding us.” 

From left, Emma Greene, Sofia Sensi (Italian foreign 

exchange student), Amina Qureshi, Estefania Lopez, 

Maddie Knies, Meyah Sanchez, Natalia Kiernia.


Moraine Valley Speech and Debate Team 

Earns Silver in First Virtual Tournament 

The Moraine Valley Community College 

Foundation has given $25,000 The Moraine 

Valley Community College Speech and Debate 

Team won 2nd Place overall along with nine 

individual awards at its first virtual Region IV 

Affiliated Forensics League Tournament Oct. 

23rd to 24th. 

Colleges and universities from the tristate area 

participated in the online tournament using lapel 

microphones, ring lights and laptop cameras. 

“Our students have worked extremely hard to 

both prepare for and adapt to this new form of 

competition,” said John Nash, Moraine Valley 

communications professor, who is one of three 

faculty leaders of the team. “I think the Moraine 

Valley students were outstanding! They are 

able to feel a sense of community with their 

teammates, and they love performing. We had 

a team meeting, and they all agreed that they 

would rather be face-to-face, but they are thrilled 

that they are able to compete.” 

Nicole Dela Rosa, of Burbank, took 1st Place 

in Speaking to Entertain and 3rd Place in 

Communication Analysis; Noor Awaidah, of 

Oak Lawn, earned 2nd Place in Communication 

Analysis; Shelby Woody, of Homer Glen, took 1st 

Place in Duo Interpretation and 3rd in Dramatic 

Interpretation; Tyler Orel, of Bridgeview, earned 

2nd in Prose Interpretation; Alexis Lyons, of 

Orland Park, received 3rd in Program of Oral 

Interpretation; Aidan McGuire, of Mokena, 

earned 3rd in Poetry Interpretation; and Trystan 

Julian, of Chicago Ridge, netted 1st in Duo 

Interpretation. 

Nash and fellow coaches Krista Appelquist, 

communications professor, and Amanda 

Pettigrew, communications assistant professor, 

work with the students over a combination 

of Google Docs, Zoom and Webex. This entire 

forensics season, including the national 

tournament in April, will be online due to the 

COVID-19 pandemic. 

Members of the Moraine Valley Community College Speech 

Team (from top to bottom of stairs) Moises Bello, Alexis Lyons, 

Noor Awaidah, Nicole Dela Rosa, Trystan Julian, Aidan 

McGuire, Shelby Woody and (not pictured) Tyler Orel and 

Andrew Kuntz, earned an overall silver medal at their first 

virtual tournament. 

Moraine Valley Foundation Establishes 

Fund to Pay for Textbooks 

The Moraine Valley Community College Foundation has given $25,000 in 

emergency funds to purchase textbooks for Moraine Valley students who could 

not afford them this semester. The fund was established by the Foundation after 

faculty members noticed many of their students were having trouble paying for 

their textbooks since the pandemic. 

In the past, students could go to the college’s Library to borrow textbooks for 

a few hours if they were unable to afford their own copies. “With COVID-19, 

you can’t check out a textbook because you could pass on the virus to other 

students,” said Terra Jacobson, dean of the Learning Resource Center. 

Jacobson and other staff members approached the Foundation to see if it could 

provide money for students in need, and the Emergency Textbook Fund was 

established. 

“We are proud to provide funding for students who are unable to afford their 

textbooks,” said Kristy McGreal, executive director of the Foundation. On top of 

the $25,000 the Foundation already has donated, it has committed to continue 

helping students during the winter session and spring semester. “Overall, we 

anticipate close to $55,000 in textbook costs by the end of the year,” McGreal 

said. 

Freshman Alejandra De La Torre is paying most of her own college expenses, 

and she struggled to come up with the $700 needed to cover her textbooks. 

After learning about the Emergency Textbook Fund, she was relieved and 

appreciative. “It was such a help for me,” she said. “I feel like words aren’t 

enough to show how thankful I am.” 

Jean Starnes, a business major and mother of three, worried about paying for 

her textbooks after COVID-19 caused her children’s father to be furloughed, 

and she became the family’s sole breadwinner. “Our budget was stretched very 

thin. I wanted to go back to school, and the books are expensive. But I knew I 

couldn’t do it without my books. I even considered turning off my phone for a 

month to buy them,” Starnes said. When she learned she qualified to receive 

textbook funds from the Moraine Valley Foundation, she cried. “I am extremely 

grateful for this program.” 

Moraine Valley Offering Four- 

Week Winter Session Classes 

Moraine Valley Community College has expanded its winter session from last 

year to offer more than 25 online general education courses in various subject 

areas, including math, science, business and criminal justice. The four-week 

accelerated session begins Monday, Dec. 21st, and ends Friday, Jan. 15th. 

The Kiwanis Club of Orland Park 

Funds Scholarships for Nursing 

Students 

The Kiwanis Club of Orland Park recently made a donation of nearly 

$8,000 to the Moraine Valley Community College Foundation to help 14 

nursing students purchase supplies necessary for them to continue their 

education during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization wanted to 

focus their donation on nursing students because they saw a critical need 

for qualified nurses during this health crisis. 

“We had allocated a specific amount of money for this purpose, which 

would have provided 13 scholarships,” said Ken Friker, a member of the 

organization. However, when his wife, Karen, was asked to be a part of 

the scholarship selection process and read the 14 applications submitted, 

she felt compelled to ask her fellow Kiwanis members to provide $540 

scholarships for all the applicants, which they agreed to do. “Reading the 

applications was truly moving. The students were amazing, and we didn’t 

want to leave out anybody,” she said. 

Najam Tara received a Kiwanis scholarship after her husband could not 

work as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. In addition, she had a baby 

girl, Zara, on the same day the governor put in the state’s stay-at-home 

order. Receiving the scholarship allowed her to continue in the Nursing 

Program despite these challenges. “The money helped me with my nursing 

classes, which can be expensive,” Tara said. She expressed her gratitude 

to the organization for supporting her and other Moraine Valley nursing 

students. “We are thankful for people who are so caring that they give to 

people in need,” she said. 

Karen Friker said helping students like Tara was why the club created the 

scholarships. “We wanted them to keep from giving up.” Ken Friker added, 

“We hope they’ll be successful, continue their education and progress in 

their profession. And, at some point in their lives, we hope they’ll help 

other students in the same position they were in when Kiwanis helped 

them.” 

For information about the Moraine Valley Foundation, contact Kristy 

McGreal, executive director, at mcgrealc2@morainevalley.edu. 

high-speed Internet. Students who need Internet access can log on for free as a 

guest in one of Moraine Valley’s Wi-Fi enabled parking lots. 

The winter session is formally part of the spring semester. Tuition for district 

residents is $131 per credit hour plus college fees and, if applicable, course 

fees. Get full details, including a list of classes and the visiting student 

registration process, at morainevalley.edu/winter. 

Many of these courses may transfer to four-year schools, presenting an 

opportunity for visiting university students to earn college credit over their 

holiday break. These classes can be taken anywhere a student has access to

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SUDOKU 

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every column and every 3x3 box accommodates the digits 

HoDoKu - v2.2.0 

1 – 9, without repeating any. 

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5331 W. 135th | Crestwood, IL 60418 708-371-4810 

5331 135th St. 

Crestwood, IL. 60418 

708-371-4810 

Attention All Kids!!!!! 

Did you write your letter to Santa 

Claus yet? If not, we have some 

great news for you!! 

The CRWC has been asked to 

help with the mail delivery to the 

North Pole this year. 

Letters 

to Santa 

at the CRWC 

Kids: We have teamed up with Santa Claus and the North Pole to ensure that Santa receives 

your wish list this holiday season. Santa’s Mailbox will be located inside the CRWC 

from Monday, November 23 thru Saturday, December 12. Any child that drops off a letter will 

receive a personalized certificate in the mail from Santa Claus. Santa can only mail a certificate 

to you if you include the following: Your first and last name, address, city, zip code and 

of course your wish list! 

Parents: This is a free service for anyone 12 years and younger—Residents & Non-Residents. 

Hours to drop off: Monday thru Thursday 6:00am to 9:00pm, Friday 6:00am to 7:00pm and 

Saturday/Sunday, 7:00am to 4:00pm. Questions: Call Santa’s Hotline: 708-371-4810. 

Located inside the: 

Crestwood Rec & Wellness Center 

5331 135th Street 


708-371-4810 

Letters to Santa need to be 

received no later than Saturday, 

December 12th at 5:00pm. 

Reminder: Santa can only send the 

“Official Nice List Certificate” to 

children who include the following: 

Child’s first and last name, address, city, 

zip code and of course their wish list! 

Santa will cover the postage! 

Community Tree Trim 

Celebrate with us on Saturday, December 12 

The Crestwood Recreation & Wellness center is looking for businesses, 

organizations and Crestwood families that would like to decorate a Christmas 

tree this holiday season. Trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis 

at no cost. This is a great way for everyone around the Crestwood community 

to get involved this holiday season. A total of 16 Christmas tress are available 

to decorate. The Tree Trim takes place on December 12th at 10am. There will 

be cookies, holiday music, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. 

Community Tree Trim 

REGISTRATION FORM 

Celebrate with us on Saturday, December 12 

The Crestwood Recreation & Wellness center is looking for businesses, 

organizations Name of Business, and Crestwood Organization families or that Family______________________ 

would like to decorate a Christmas 

tree this holiday season. Trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis 

at 

Contact 

no cost. 

Person:___________________ 

This is a great way for everyone around 

Phone:__________________ 

the Crestwood community 

to get involved this holiday season. A total of 16 Christmas tress are available 

to decorate. The Tree Trim takes place on December 12th at 10am. There will 

be cookies, holiday music, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. 

City:_________________ Email address:_______________________ 

REGISTRATION FORM 

The Name tree of come Business, pre-lit with Organization white lights, but or is Family______________________ 

otherwise a blank canvas. The Tree Trimming 

party 

Contact 

will take 

Person:___________________ 

place on Saturday, December 12 beginning 

Phone:__________________ 

at 10am at the CRWC. Those 

that would like to decorate a tree should fill out the registration form and drop it off at the 

City:_________________ Email address:_______________________ 

CRWC no later than Monday, December 7th by 5:00pm—Attn: Jamie. All 16 trees will be 

decorated at the celebration on December 12. A complete list of guidelines will be 

The tree come pre-lit with white lights, but is otherwise a blank canvas. The Tree Trimming 

emailed to your business/organization/family. Any questions, call Jamie—708-371-4810 

party will take place on Saturday, December 12 beginning at 10am at the CRWC. Those 

that would like to decorate a tree should fill out the registration form and drop it off at the 

CRWC 

Mayor 

no 

Lou 

later than 

Presta 

Monday, 

will 

December 

be on hand 

7th by 

to 

5:00pm—Attn: 

distribute 

Jamie. 

gifts 

All 

to 

16 

Crestwood 

trees will be 

decorated at kids the celebration registered on December by Dec. 12. 7th, A complete so register list of guidelines today! will be 

emailed to your business/organization/family. Any questions, call Jamie—708-371-4810 

Crestwood Residents ONLY 

Saturday, December 12th 

At the CRWC 

11am to 4pm 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due to Covid – 19 restrictions, please register for a 

45 minute time slot per household. 

Only 2 adults per household 

This event will be held in the parking lot of the CRWC. 

5331 135th St. 


708-371-4810 

Crestwood 

T-Ball 

Pictures with Santa 

Cookies 

Juice 

Hot Cocoa 

Guessing Games 

Santa’s Mailbox 

Crestwood’s All Sports 

Registration and Information Day 

Date: Saturday, December 5th 

Time: 12pm to 3pm 

Location: Crestwood Recreation & 

Wellness Center 

5331 135th St. 


708-371-4810 

5331 135th St. 


5331 135th St. 

708-371-4810 


708-371-4810

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