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June 2022 Number 543

A Village on the Move

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Postal Patron

July 15-16 th

We will be having a Village Wide garage sale July 15-16 th . Please

come to Village Hall to obtain your Free Permit. We are hoping

to compile a list of participating streets.

HAPPY GARAGE SALE.

ONE PERSON’S TRASH IS ANOTHER PERSON’S TREASURE

Early Voting 2022

The Biela Center, located at 4545 Midlothian Turnpike,

Crestwood, once again will host early voting, this time for the

upcoming June 28th Gubernatorial Primary Election. Early

voting will take place according to the following schedule:

First Week: June 13th-19th

Monday, June 13th through Saturday,

June 18th – 9:00am-5:00pm

Sunday, June 19th – 10:00am-4:00pm

Second Week: June 20th-27th

Monday, June 20th through Saturday,

June 25th – 9:00am-5:00pm

Sunday, June 26th – 10:00am-4:00pm

Monday, June 27th – 9:00am-5:00pm

Residents participating

in early voting at the

Biela Center are asked

to park and enter

through the east side

back doors.

Ground was recently broken on the new 135th Street Flood Control project. Taking part in the

ceremony were District 130 Board President William Werner, Trustee Frank Caldario, Trustee

Anthony Benigno, Mayor Kenneth Klein, MWRD President Kari K. Steele, Trustee Theresa Flynn,

MWRD Executive Director Brian Perkovich and District 130 Superintendent Colleen McKay.

MWRD Commissioner Mariyana Spyropoulos (not pictured) also was in attendance.

135th Street Flood Control

Project Kicks-Off

The long-planned flood mitigation project

along 135th Street was launched with

a groundbreaking on Tuesday, May

11th by Mayor Klein and the Board of

Trustees. The project is the result of

years of planning, engineering design

and easement acquisitions by the Village

leadership and the Metropolitan Water

Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

(MWRD). Funded by a $7.6 million grant

awarded to the Village, the project will

commence this month and end by late

2023.

“We are very excited by the prospect

of relieving decades of flooding for the

residents of the Crestwood Gardens

neighborhood south of 135th Street

and east of the Forest Preserve,” Mayor

Klein said at the event. “Our objective

is to relieve the on-street flooding and

basement back-ups that have long

burdened this neighborhood. The MWRD

and the Village believes that about 80

homes will be able to be taken out of the

flood plain after all our infrastructure

projects here are completed.”

The project involves the construction of a

large storm water basin on Cook County

Forest Preserve property that will be

connected to a 6-foot trunk pipe along

135th Street that will carry overland flow

storm water from the preserve to the

Laramie Avenue ditch and directing it

to the Cal-Sag Channel. The ditch will be

improved to carry water more efficiently.

Two other related projects to benefit this

area are also underway by Crestwood.

The first is the Area 2-South Playfield

Area Infrastructure and Rehabilitation

Project that has started in the Gardens

neighborhood. This project will replace

aging, leaking cast-iron water mains

with new pipe, and abandon the old

water mains located in the rear yards. In

addition, storm sewers along each street

will be upsized to carry more rainwater

in big rain events and take the storm

water to the MWRD pipe on 135th Street.

The project will be completed with all

new resurfaced streets. This project will

conclude also in 2023.

Finally, a major redesign of 135th Street

is in the planning stage. Funded by federal

transportation dollars and a Cook County

grant, the 135th Street Complete Street

Project will bring storm sewers on the

roads, sidewalks along the Nathan Hale

School side, and a multi-use path along the

southside from Central Avenue to Kostner

Avenue on the east.

“The Trustees and I are committed to

continuing to rebuild our Crestwood

neighborhoods. We are both investing

in our infrastructure and improving the

livability of Crestwood,” said Mayor Klein.

“This is an exciting time in our Village.”

www.crestwood.illinois.gov

2 Crestwood Adviser June 2022 Number 543

LETTER FROM MAYOR KEN KLEIN

Village Hall

13800 South Cicero Avenue | Phone: 708.371.4800

Be sure to visit the Village website at:

www.crestwood.illinois.gov

MAYOR

CLERK

e-mail:

TRUSTEES

e-mail:

e-mail:

e-mail:

e-mail:

e-mail:

e-mail:

Kenneth Klein

KKlein@crestwood.illinois.gov

Catherine M. Johnson

CJohnson@crestwood.illinois.gov

Patricia Theresa Flynn

TFlynn@crestwood.illinois.gov

Anthony J. Benigno

ABenigno@crestwood.illinois.gov

Linda M. Madlener

LMadlener@crestwood.illinois.gov

Kevin Wasag

KWasag@crestwood.illinois.gov

Frank Caldario

FCaldario@crestwood.illinois.gov

Brian Skala

Bskala@crestwood.illinois.gov

EDITOR IN CHIEF Bill Graffeo

e-mail: BGraffeo@crestwood.illinois.gov

Dear Neighbors,

Crestwood Cleanup Day 2022 was a great

success. Driving around the Village, I saw many

residents taking advantage of the extra service

available that day. I would like to personally thank

our Public Works crew who assisted in many

aspects of this day. Without your hard work and

dedication, Crestwood Cleanup Day wouldn’t be

possible. Cleaning up our yards, businesses and

streets shows our Village pride. I would like to

remind all neighbors and business owners that

as the weather is getting warmer, our grass and

shrubs will be in full bloom. Please be sure to keep

up on our lawn maintenance. An unkempt lawn is

not just an eyesore; it brings with it many other

issues. Keeping a tidy property is part of being an

active member in the community, so we ask that

you please do your best to keep on top of your

property’s appearance not just for yourself, but

for the sake of the whole community.

Community involvement is an essential element

to an energetic, interrelated environment. To that

end, I encourage all of you to participate in many

of our community classes, programs and events.

Be sure to check out the Crestwood Recreation

& Wellness Center and the Biela Center for

upcoming programs and trips, as well as the

Windy City Thunderbolts’ schedule of games at

Ozinga Field. Taking part in Village life is part of

what gives us pride of place here in Crestwood,

so we encourage you to take advantage of the

resources we have available to us.

The Village Board recently passed by vote a plan

to issue $50.00 prepaid gas cards from several of

our local gas stations. This plan aims to offer our

residents some relief from the ongoing high gas

prices being experienced worldwide at present.

Applicants must be Village homeowners, and are

required to show proof of residence and to fill out

an application. Please see the form available on

page 4.

Just as our Village slogan says, we are “A Village

on the Move.” We have a lot of projects going

on around our community these days. Major

construction projects that, once complete, will

add tremendous value to our Village. During the

process I understand that certain situations can

cause frustration, inconvenience, and may not

make immediate sense, but please know that we

are doing everything possible to fix these concerns

as efficiently as the projects themselves allow. I

hear your thoughts, concerns and suggestions,

and promise you that we are doing our part to

help correct them. There are many moving parts

to each issue, and there isn’t always a quick fix.

The Board and I are very excited with the coming

improvements, and assure you of the tremendous

value and growth they will add for years to come.

Lastly, a happy Father’s Day to all of our fathers

out there. Take some time to rest and relax on

your special day. You’ve earned it.

Wishing everyone the best for a happy and safe

summer.

Sincerely,

Ken Klein

Ken Klein,

Mayor of Village of Crestwood

ASSISTANT EDITOR Amy Roe

e-mail: ARoe@crestwood.illinois.gov

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Village Meeting Schedule

Village Board Meetings - 8:00pm

Crestwood Civic Center | 13820 S. Cicero Ave | June 2nd and 16th

Committee of the Whole - 7:00pm

Village Hall | 13800 S. Cicero Ave | June 14th

Planning Commission – Zoning Board - 8:30pm

Crestwood Civic Center | 13820 S. Cicero Ave | June 13th and 27th

Village of Crestwood Parking

Crestwood Village ordinance prohibits parking on any village street between 2:00am and 6:00am. The

reason for this ordinance is so police will be alerted to abandoned vehicles or suspicious vehicles that require

investigation. This ordinance also ensures that all streets throughout the Village will be open to fire and rescue

equipment in the event of an overnight emergency. This is especially necessary in areas where narrow streets

can block large fire trucks. We will continue to enforce this ordinance. Thank you for your cooperation with this

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

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

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Important Numbers

Village Hall ………………..……..…………....…..

13800 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 x4500

Fax: (708) 385-2836

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

5331 w. 135th St.

Main: (708) 659-4800

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) 333-1591 (Residents south of 135th)

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

Call Village Hall first to be advised at (708) 371-4800,

before dailing Republic Services at (708) 385-8252.

IDOT………………..……………….………………...

(847) 705-4222

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

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

In the Works …

Crestwood’s Public Works Department has been

busy around the Village. Here are some recent

updates:

Walker Park

New mulch and updates at Walker Park. It’s been

a struggle with weather and supply delivery, but

we are working hard to finish this project. A hard

winter brought down the net on Field 3. A wet

spring didn’t do use any favors trying to rehang it.

The lift got stuck four times, but the battle was won

and it’s back in play.

Nancy Benedetto Dog Park

We are doing some lawn maintenance and weed

control to tidy up the area. Please make sure to

do your part and pick up after your dog. On days

when the dog park is saturated with water from

heavy rains, please refrain from using the park — it

tears up the grass and creates a mud pit. We will

be closing the dog park for 2 to 3 weeks to do lawn

maintenance and repairs.

Biela Center

Due to a major sanitary pipe issue, our Public

Works demo’d and rebuilt more than half of the

original building. They have done an incredible job

renovating our Biela Senior Center. You have to see

it for yourself. Be sure to stop over and visit the

staff, and check out the remodel. We will be having

a grand reopening this summer you won’t want to

miss!

Veterans Banners

Public Works will be hanging the Veterans banners

throughout the Crestwood streets. Please be sure to

enjoy viewing and celebrating our local Veterans.

Potholes Throughout the Village

We hear you. We are aware that there are many

potholes on our streets around the Village due

to the amount of construction going on, as well

as weather and normal wear and tear. We realize

these are very frustrating and have been going on

for some time. We have done our due diligence to

temporarily repair some of them. We know this is

not the permanent solution. Once the construction

gets to a certain point, we will be repairing these.

We appreciate your continued patience and promise

you we’ll have these repaired as quickly as possible.

Ozinga Stadium

Our Public Works did a great job renovating suites

at Thunderbolts stadium. Be sure to check them

out for your next event to see Thunderbolts play.

In addition, all the picnic tables for our parks and

Ozinga Stadium have been painted and reinforced

for improved comfort.

Cindy Matutis, a familiar crossing

guard here in Crestwood for 27

years, recently hung up her safety

vest and stop sign to enjoy retirement.

Beloved Crossing

Guard Retires

If you have driven down 135th and Long

during school drop-off and pickup, you likely

have seen Mrs. Cindy Matutis, the beloved

crossing guard for Nathan Hale School.

She has been keeping our kids safe for 27

years, but her tenure came to an end on

Wednesday, June 1, as we bid her farewell

to enjoy her retirement.

Cindy has been a resident of Crestwood for

44 years. She and her husband have been

married for 46 years, raised three children,

and have been blessed with four grandkids.

A parishioner of Incarnation Church, Cindy

always has been involved in the community. Many years ago, she ran the

concession stand at Crestwood Soccer for about 10 years. She began her

crossing guard career at Incarnation school in 1995, before transferring

to serve in the same capacity at Nathan Hale School for the last 18 years,

totaling 27 years of crossing guard duty. When asked Cindy about her time as

a crossing guard, she said, “I have enjoyed watching generations of children

growing up, and I’m truly going to miss seeing all the kids.”

Mrs. Matutis has done an extraordinary job at her position. Parents and

children for many generations have had wonderful things to say about

her time as a crossing guard. Cindy, we thank you for your hard work and

dedication through the years, and wish you well on your next journey in

retirement.

Crestwood Police Sergeant’s

Widow Passes

Jeanne Foster, wife of the late former Crestwood Police Sergeant John

Foster, passed away peacefully on May 6th, 2022, at the age of 90.

The couple lived in Crestwood for 39 years, where they worked and raised

two daughters.

Jeanne was the Activity Director

at Crestwood Terrace Nursing

Home. She and her husband

welcomed retirement in 1991

when they moved to Edgewater,

Fla. Unfortunately, John passed

away that same year.

Jeanne is survived by her

daughters Julie Hoggren of

Chicago and Carol Foster of

Edgewater, her sister Carol

Wall (Loren), her brother

Robert Clayton (Donna), her

granddaughter Lisa and greatgrandson

Jovanni, as well as

many other close friends near

and far.

A Celebration of Life Gathering

is scheduled for June 26th in

New Smyrna Beach, Fla.

Jeanne Foster


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2. Citgo Dasy Petroleum Inc. dba Citgo Gas Station – 13830 S. Pulaski Rd. are the only source of blood and platelets for patients with blood disorders, trauma

victims and those experiencing difficult childbirths.

5. Speedway – 14002 S. Cicero Ave.

Blood Donations Needed

This Summer

When schools let out for summer and families set off on vacation, the American

Red Cross typically sees a decline in donors, which can impact patient care. It’s

critically important that donors make an appointment to give now before heading

out for summer activities to help maintain a stable blood supply in the coming

months.

Donors can help save a life in just an hour. To schedule an appointment to donate

blood, platelets or plasma, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit

RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation

opportunities June 15-31:

Sunday, June 5th, 9:00am-3:00pm

Orland Township Activity Center,

14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park

Monday, June 6th, 1:00-6:00pm

Faith United Presbyterian Church,

6200 167th St., Tinley Park

Thursday, June 9th, 10:00am-3:00pm

Chamberlain University College of

Nursing, 18624 W. Creek Dr., Tinley

Park

Friday, June 17th, 2:00-6:00pm

Simeon Alumni Village, 820 W. 89th

St., Chicago

Wednesday, June 22nd, 10:00am-

3:00pm

American Legion Post 1941, 900 S.

La Grange Rd., La Grange

Sunday, June 26th, 10:00am-3:00pm

Grand Lodge, 11400 S. Edbrooke,

Chicago

Residents Are Now Able to

Request Overnight Parking

Permission and Request

a Vacation Home Watch

Online

The Crestwood Police Department has begun utilizing Frontline

Public Safety Solutions online portal to provide an additional

way residents can request overnight parking permission,

request a home watch while on vacation or register a pet with

the police department. The online portal, which can be found

on the Village website or by visiting www.frontlinepss.com/

crestwood is available to all residents. Requesting overnight

parking permission or a vacation home watch can be done

through the online portal. The police department hopes the

addition of the Frontline Public Safety Solutions online portal will

provide residents an easier and more convenient way to request

permission for overnight parking and vacation home watches. The

online portal can be reached on any cell phone, tablet, computer

or device with access to the Internet.

As a reminder, parking on Village of Crestwood streets is

prohibited between the hours of 2:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. (per

Village ordinance 77.02(Q). If residents need to park a vehicle

overnight, you must submit your request using this online system.

Requests must be received prior to 2:00 A.M. and any requests

made after 2:00 A.M. may be subject to a parking citation. Each

household is limited to a maximum of six (6) nights within a

calendar month with up to four (4) days consecutively. For any

special requests and/or requests beyond the six (6) nights within

a calendar month, residents can contact the Crestwood Police

Department at (708) 371-4800 Ext. 5030.

Residents who are going out of town and leaving their homes

vacant for an extended period of time can request a vacation

home watch while they are away. Residents will now be able

to request the home watch through the online portal. If you

provide your email in the request, you will receive notifications

immediately after an officer checks your property which may

include comments from the officer.

The Frontline Public Safety Solutions portal allows residents to

register their pets with the police department. The Village of

Crestwood requires dogs be registered, however, residents who

wish to voluntarily register their pet and upload a photo, will

assist the police department in reuniting owners with their pets

if they are ever lost or run away. There is no cost for residents to

register their pets and no ID tag or license will be issued by the

police department after registration is completed.

Good communities take care of their own! Police Departments

do much more than fight crime ... they are the care takers of

all the residents. FRONTLINE’s “At-Risk Residents” module

was designed to help Police gather and store information on

individuals that may need special assistance. The elderly, special

needs individuals, and people on the autism spectrum are some

of the people that may benefit from this platform. Residents

will have the ability to pre-assist with individuals that they may

have a concern for by registering them on this database. Names,

addresses, physical descriptions, photos, medical histories, and

forms of communication are the type of the information that

can be stored. Some people are unable to properly convey this

information when asked. Police now have immediate access to

this information when a situation unfolds. This tool helps Police

and residents bridge the gap when there is a time of need. Any

resident who has a loved one who would benefit from being

enrolled in the At-Risk program, can log in and fill out the form in

Frontline at www.frontlinepss.com/crestwood

Residents have recently reported that

they have been in contact with asphalt

contracting scammers. Individuals will

hit a specific area or neighborhood, and

once they have worn out their efforts,

they pick up and move to the next town

or state. This group of people approaches

a home and smooth talks the homeowner

into allowing them to reseal their

asphalt driveway. These people are very

persuasive and typically target the elderly

population. Their sales pitch can include

telling the homeowner that they will give

them a “cut-rate price” just for today, or

that they were working in the area and

saw that your driveway needs resealing.

This group usually uses cut-rate products

and also asks for payment before they

begin in the way of cash or a check made

out to cash.

Here are some other things to consider:

• If you did not personally call a seal

coating contractor, do not hire one

that comes to your door.

• Always sign a contract and do your

homework to be sure the contractor

is reputable. Just because they may

have appropriate work clothing,

a truck with a name on it, and

sealcoating equipment, does not


Police Warn of Recent Scams

make them reputable.

• If these people come to your door, do

not engage in conversation, just shut

the door.

• If you have elderly relatives or

neighbors, please take the time to

school them regarding this scam.

The reason these criminals target the

elderly is because they can be easily

persuaded into trusting them.

• If you see something, say something!

Report any suspicious trucks or

vehicles in your neighborhood to

your local police department.

These scams are incidents that occur in

daylight hours, in which the suspect will

walk right into someone’s home for the

purpose of stealing jewelry or money,

often with the homeowner home or near

the home.

They are typically non-violent in nature

and usually run from the residence if

discovered. If discovered, they will often

make up an excuse for why they are

there. The best way to prevent this type

of theft is to lock your doors and install

security cameras. Popular scams include

driveway seal coating scams, lawn care

and contractor fraud.

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Major Water System Upgrades

Continue in Crestwood Gardens

Neighborhood

Work began anew this spring in the Crestwood Gardens neighborhood south

of 135th Street and west of Long Avenue as the next phase in the multi-year

Playfield Area Infrastructure and Rehabilitation Project. The work involves

the installation of new ductile iron water mains along the road right of way

and new water services being relocated from the rear of each home to the

new mains in the front.

“This is a continuation of our commitment to rebuild our aging

infrastructure, stop leaking water mains and save the Village residents

lost revenue by the leaking pipes,” said Mayor Klein recently. “Moving the

water services to the front yard will enable both our Public Works crews and

homeowners to do water repairs more efficiently in the future.”

Water Service Lines Replaced

Property owners in this neighborhood will be receiving communications

soon from the Village on what this project means for their water service

and how the Village is providing free plumbing services to connect their

existing water service line to the new main along the street. According to

Bill Graffeo, the Village Services Director, there will be “no need to enter”

into anyone’s home. “All the work will be done outside the home by skilled,

licensed plumbers under the direction of the project contractor, and will be

supervised by our Public Works and the Village Professional Engineer. The

lines will be done using horizontal directional drilling (HDD) technology

with minimal to no disruption to private property.”

The Village will charge no fee to the property owner or resident and there is

no requirement to utilize the Village’s contractor for this work on private

property. However, should the property owner choose not to use the

Village Contractor, then the owner must bear all costs and select their own

contractor. Without a relocation of this water service line on each affected

property, there will be no water service to that house, since the old water

main in the rear yard easement will be abandoned.

“We are very sensitive to making sure we take every precaution and care to

protect our resident’s property and yards,” Mayor Klein said. “There will be

communication with each owner to make sure all questions are answered.

The Village staff and the Village Engineer will be very available to answer

questions.”

The Mayor also stated that there is absolutely no indication or evidence of

any service lines in Crestwood that contain lead. All the existing lines, and

the new lines being installed, are of safe copper tubing.

Storm Sewer Replacements

After the water mains are installed and the new service lines connected,

a long-planned project to replace the storm sewers in the streets will be

commenced. The objective is to improve the collection of storm water in the

streets and take it out more effectively and faster to the large new sewer

trunk line being installed this year long 135th Street by the MWRD. This

storm water will flow to the Cal-Sag Channel via the Laramie Avenue ditch.

“Our residents have been burdened with flooded basements and street

for too long,” said the Mayor. “We have to provide relief — and relief is

coming!”

It is expected this part of the project will start later in this year. After

the construction of the water mains and the sewers, the roads will need

resurfacing, which will come in summer 2023.

Construction Safety

The Village asks that all residents and motorists in this neighborhood be

considerate of construction crews, pedestrians and children playing and

riding their bicycles. “We ask residents to be patient,” Mayor Klein said.

“Please use extra care. Drive slow. And look out for your neighbors. Thank

you all for your support as we make a stronger and more livable Crestwood.”

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and having few people to interact with

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Loneliness is the feeling of being alone,

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A Message From the Village

Regarding Lawn Maintenance

We have been receiving more than usual complaints

about neighbors not keeping up on their lawn

maintenance. We all know there are ordinances put

in place that give warnings and fines to neighbors

who don’t maintain proper care for their lawn. We

will be enforcing those ordinances as need be. We

ask that it doesn’t get to that point. Please take

pride in our Village. Let’s ALL do our part to keep

our homes and businesses tidy and clean.

High weeds can conceal illegal activities, obscure

dangerous debris, harbor rodents, and serve as a

breeding ground for mosquitoes.

We are aware there are several different

construction projects around the Village that may

interfere with your lawn and normal maintenance.

During construction we do ask that you still cut

as much of your lawn as possible using your weed

whacker or other tools if you’re not able to mow in

certain areas. As the weather continues to heat up

our lawn and weeds will continue to grow.

If you are unable to maintain your lawn for a

certain reason, please contact Village Hall to help

find a solution.

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Talk to friends and family about

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6 Rules of Yard

Etiquette That

Neighbors Always

Appreciate

Living in a neighborhood like Crestwood has a lot

of advantages. There is always someone willing keep

an eye on your house when you are away, you can

find like-minded gardeners who are happy to share

landscape ideas and pass along plants and, most

importantly, there is the opportunity to develop

deep and lasting friendships with the families on

your street. There are also many responsibilities

that come with living in a neighborhood. Keeping

those relationships positive requires respect and

concern for your neighbors and their property. Yard

etiquette goes beyond the rules and regulations

that might be set forth by the Village. In fact, most

of it comes down to good manners and neighborly

etiquette.

Respect Property Lines

This is an essential part of being a good neighbor. Be

sure to prune your vines, shrubs, and trees so that

they don’t encroach on your neighbor’s space. Your

neighbor may not mind your lovely roses flowing

over the fence and into their yard, but that fastgrowing,

often invasive wisteria is another matter.

Also, be proactive and remove any damaged or

diseased tree branches before the next storm takes

them out along with your neighbor’s window.

Don’t Be a Noisy Early Bird

Many of us like to take advantage of every single

minute of the weekends and we rush outside to

crank up the lawn mowers and weed whackers

before the rest of the neighborhood has even

tumbled out of bed. Just because you have a beforedawn

work ethic doesn’t mean everyone else does,

too. It’s important to be considerate when powering

up your power tools on the weekends and wait until

a reasonable time.

Don’t Spoil the Neighbor’s Cookout

Do you see the neighbors gearing up for a cookout

or pool party? Maybe now is not a good time to

crank up your riding tractor or spread something

odorous in your garden. I know what you’re

thinking — you really need to get your work

done. But be a good neighbor, let the folks enjoy

the party, and move on to another project for the

afternoon — the garden fertilizer can wait until

tomorrow.

Communicate About Big Projects

It’s good manners to let your neighbors know when

you’re planning major work on your house or yard.

If there is machinery coming in to take down trees

between your properties or to put up decking in

your back garden, let your neighbors know so that

they can be prepared for the noise that this sort of

work brings. Communicating about this will allow

them to make any necessary arrangements for

potential disruptions to their day.

Control Your Pets (and Children)

If you want to quickly create an inharmonious

environment between you and your neighbor,

just let your dog run into her yard, dig up her

petunias and then leave his calling card on her

front porch. Be a good neighbor and keep your

pets enclosed so they don’t run loose. You know

that your 120-pound German shepherd is really a

sweetheart that just wants to play, but it’s essential

to be considerate to everyone (including your pet)

and keep him contained on a leash or behind a

fence. The same goes for children — don’t let them

run loose and play in someone else’s yard without

permission.

Encourage Your Guests to Follow the Rules,

Too

Everyone expects to have guests over for backyard

barbecues and other celebrations throughout the

year, but annoyance between neighbors can arise

when guests decide to jump the curbing and park in

yards that are not yours. This can result in muddy

ruts in the grass, trampled flower beds, and broken

sprinkler heads. If you’re worried about this, send

a quick reminder to guests encouraging them to

park on the street and to avoid neighbors’ carefully

maintained lawns.


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Preserving Our

Heritage: Edward

Bencik

As part of the Tinley Park American Legion Post 615

“Preserving Our Heritage” initiative, we look this

month at the stories and revelations of the valor

and sacrifice of Edward Bencik.

Edward Bencik grew up in the Pilsen community at

3000 S. Spaulding Ave. and graduated from Farragut

High School. Both of his parents immigrated from

Europe to the U.S. — his mom from Slovakia

and his father from Austria. Like most World

War II veterans, he remembers the Depression

being difficult. At the age of 6, Edward recalls, he

was recruited by the local precinct captain, along

with his father, distributing political news for

the Democratic Party on the corner of 23rd and

Spaulding. He earned $1.00 for his day’s work,

which put a meal on the family dinner table in 1932.

It was difficult for his father to find work during

the Depression, but his mother landed a steady job,

providing a weekly paycheck cleaning and mopping

floors at Chicago’s Field Museum. After high-school

graduation in 1943, Ed was ordered to report to Ft.

Sheridan, drafted into the Army, or so he thought.

Edward failed his physical, caused by extremely poor

vision, but remained on base performing KP-mess

duty one month and three days before the Army

discharged him.

August 1945 saw the surrender of Japan, finally

ending WWII, but then on May 28, 1946, Ed was

drafted into the Army, and “in a wink of an eye,”

he enlisted for 18 months with incentives, which

he never understood. Basic training was in San

Antonio, Texas, at Kelly Field. The Army lost his

shot records, and he was forced to immunize

twice for typhoid and cholera. He then boarded a

troop train destined for San Francisco, Calif., for

assignment to the Pacific. Edward shipped out

aboard the USS Grant on a 16-day voyage to Manila,

in the Philippine Islands. He remembers being

stacked six high in bunks in the sleeping quarters.

His bunk was the bottom bunk, and he remembers

catching all the contents of the stomachs of sea-sick

troops. Consequently, whenever possible, he slept

on deck.

After their arrival in Manila, he was assigned to

the Army Air Corps and the 2nd Emergency Rescue

Squadron who recovered downed fliers during

missions in the Pacific. Known as the “SNAFU

Snatchers” [Situation Normal All ‘Fouled’ Up]. For

the next 12 months, Ed served with the U.S. Forces

(Army of Occupation Japan) led by General Douglas

MacArthur, enacting military, political, economic

and social reforms.

Unlike the occupation of Germany, the Soviet

Union had no influence in Japan. At MacArthur’s

insistence, Emperor Hirohito remained on the

imperial throne, but Japan’s existing constitution

was repealed and replaced by a new, Americanwritten

constitution based on parliamentary

democracy.

Occupation of Japan’s initial effort was called the

“Reverse Course.” Although technically the war

was over, there was tremendous chaos, unrest, and

unpredictable, unsafe behavior, caused by the Soviet

Union and the difficult, sensitive and uneasy state of

Japan.

Thanks to General MacArthur, Ed and the more

than 1 million Allied troops during the occupation

of Japan remains one of the world’s most successful

democracies and largest economies. The U.S.-Japan

Ed Bencik

alliance remains the cornerstone of U.S. security

interests in Asia.

Corporal Edward Bencik was discharged Oct. 4th,

1947, awarded the WWII Victory Medal, Army of

Occupation Medal-Japan, and the Asiatic-Pacific

Medal. He returned to Chicago, married Alice, his

future wife of 43 years, until her passing in 1999. Ed

retired from Kerr Glass Co. after 32 years of service,

and was a proud member of the American Legion

Central Park Post 1028 until his passing in 2015.

During Ed’s interview, he said he had no hatred

in his heart concerning WWII, and always disliked

guns, because “guns kill.” Needless to say, our world

needs more people with the humility and candor of

Edward Bencik.

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. If you have a veteran in

your life whose story deserves to be told, please

feel free to reach out to Ken at (708) 214-3385.

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 filing a

claim for your injury or illness.

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

national service organization comprising of veterans

dedicated to helping other veterans to 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 Elks 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.DAV84.org.

ELKS LODGE #1596 | 4428 Midlothian Turnpike in Crestwood, Illinois.

Shepard Wins Digital Media

Top Honors Again


The digital media program from Shepard High School won the Regional Award

of Excellence at the South Suburban College High School Video Contest for the

second straight year.

The award recognizes the top digital media studio among high schools in the

region. It’s the sixth time that Shepard teacher Jodi Pelini has won this award.

She won it four times while teaching at Eisenhower High School prior to

coming to Shepard.

Shepard students won many individual honors at the contest. First-place

winners included Tyler Florez, Commercial, “School’s Out,” Oswaldo Sereno,

Creative Mobile, “Mi Familia,” Elizabeth Lappano, Nora Fraider and Rachel

Kozicki (under the direction of staff member Ken George), Live Multi-Camera

Event, March Choir Concert.

First-place winners also included Ahmad Hadad, Public Service

Announcement, “Drive Safe” and Michelle Zielinski, Drama, “The Mirror in

Me.”

Second-place winners included Isela Enriquez, Public Service Announcement,

Digital media teacher Jodi Pelini and her students from Shepard High School won

the Regional Award of Excellence at the South Suburban College High School Video

Contest as the best production studio in the region for the second straight year.

“Donate, Save a Life,” and Myesha Weatherly and Taylor Thomas, Comedy, “A

VLOG to Remember.”

Third-place winners included Isela Enriquez and Emily Dominguez, News

Program, “Astroworld Media,” Melisa Ercakar, Taylor Thomas and Mariah

Ingram, Podcast, “Be Kind to Your Mind,” and Elizabeth Lappano, Drama,

“Borderline.”

Good Deeds Breakfast

Celebrates Kindness,

Integrity at Shepard

For some students, honesty, integrity and

thoughtfulness come naturally. Shepard High School

administrators wanted them to know that no one takes

their choices for granted at the recent Good Deeds

Breakfast.

Assistant Principal Jim Kane asked staff members

for recommendations of everyday kindness. Shepard

honor students received invitations to the breakfast for

various reasons.

One reported a safety issue. Several returned lost cell

phones belonging to other students or staff members.

Others included turning in a lost wallet, helping a nun

at a local McDonald’s, reporting a student in distress,

preventing a fight between two students, and bringing

lost jewelry to the main office.

Students recognized include Alora Akin, Giovanni

Blue, Sofia Cerullo, Malik Hale, Embela Gashi, Isabelle

Gilbert, Zariah Grayson, Tramell Harper, Timothy

Hoplauf, Semaj James, Jamie McCarthy, Morgan Miles,

Damian Pardol, Jordan Perez-Meza, Jacob Reynolds,

Shahed Rezia, Jermaine Rooks, Giulia Scarnavack,

Chanel Talbott, and Naphis Valle.

LEFT PHOTO: Shepard High School AP mentors Abigail Michaels, Krysta Reveche, Laila Todd and Rachel

Robson assembled prep kits for first-year Advanced Placement students the week before national exams.

RIGHT PHOTO: Shepard High School counselor Aminah Garcia organized mentors to assemble prep kits

for first-year Advanced Placement students the week before national exams.

Shepard Mentors Help First-Year

AP Students Prep for Exams

With national Advanced Placement exams on the horizon, Shepard High School counselor Aminah

Garcia recently gathered student mentors for a final volunteer effort.

All year mentors worked with first-year AP students to help them navigate the challenges and time

demands of courses that offer university-level rigor. The exams, which offer the opportunity to

earn college credit, can create new anxieties.

So Garcia and the mentors, usually paired with a first-year student enrolled in a course they already

took, worked during lunch periods to assemble and deliver kits with pencils, pens, erasers, snacks

and more.

Throughout the academic year counselors and mentors met with first-year AP students to help

them navigate the rigor of AP. Many mentors paired with first-year students who enrolled in

classes they took the previous year.

Shepard and the rest of District 218 has experience enormous growth in AP classes in recent year.

Last year District 218 students set a new record for AP exams taken. The number rose from 1,698

in 2019-2020 to 2,137 in 2020-2021.

Growth happened despite the pandemic and its well-documented effects on learning environments

and mental health.

After a decade of growth in AP enrollment, the upward trend surged in 2019-2020 when District

218 partnered with Equal Opportunity Schools to recruit more students of color. This decision

proved pivotal.

Between the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 academic years, the number of Black students enrolled

in AP courses increased from 129 to 305. Likewise, the number of Latino students enrolled in AP

courses grew from 327 to 622.

Shepard High School honored nearly 20 students for

everyday acts of kindness, honesty and helpfulness at the

Good Deeds Breakfast.

Overall in District 218, the number of students enrolled in AP courses increased from 909 to 1,675

between 2019-2020 and 2020-2021.

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TUESDAY | Bingo at 1pm

FRIDAY | Bingo at 1:15pm

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 Art Class (10-12 pm) 2 3

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Pinochle (12-4 pm)

Senior Club (12:30-3:30 pm)

TOPS (5-6:30 pm)

Line Dance (1-2 pm)

Mexican Train (1-3 pm)

Bunco (2-4 pm)

Zumba (6:15-8 pm)


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6 Chair Fitness (11-12 pm) 7 Bingo (12-3 pm) 8 Art Class (10-12 pm) 9 10

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Beg. Crochet (4-6 pm)

TOPS (6-7:30 pm)


Pinochle (12-4 pm)

TOPS (5-6:30 pm)

Line Dance (1-2 pm)


Zumba (6:15-8 pm)

CHAIR FITNESS (11-12 PM)

BINGO (12:15-3:15 PM)

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Look What’s Cooking!!!

Fiday, June 3rd: Cheesy Beef Goulash

Tuesday, June 7th: Ham & Cheese Sliders

Friday, June 10th: Beef & Broccoli

Tuesday, June 14th: Walking Taco Bowl

Friday, June 17th: Manicotti

Tuesday, June 21st: Egg Casserole AND French

Toast Casserole

Friday, June 24th: Smoked Turkey & Cheese

Crisp Sandwich

Tuesday, June 27th: Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken

Lunches are $5.00. Extra Dessert, Pop and Water are $1.00. Please pay

before receiving your lunch. On Tuesdays we serve from 12:00-1:00 pm

and Fridays from 12:15-1:15 pm. Bingo will be played following lunch. All

lunches are served with a side and dessert. Reservations must be made

one week in advance. For cancellation, call: 708-371-4800 Option #6.

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and drop in to play! Call for available times.

The Biela Center has some equipment for short-term use. Should

you find yourself or a family member in need, please call Cindy

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ANNIVERSARY 1972-2022


TOWN & COUNTRY ART LEAGUE

Our mission:

• To promote the artistic interest and growth of our

members

• To provide mutual improvement in the fine arts

through demonstrations, workshops, and exhibits

• To contribute to the culture of the community

Meetings are held the second Friday of each

month, September thru May (excluding

January), 7-9:00 p.m. at Andrew Biela Center,

4545 Midlothian Tpk., Crestwood, IL,

60418. Guests are welcome to attend.

In case of inclement weather, activities will be moved indoors.

Facebook: Town and Country Art League

Email: tcalartleague@yahoo.com

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Rules of the Road!!

Mark your calendars!!

Rules of the Road Review Course

Date: Monday, June 13, 2022

Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm

Rules of the Road Review Course

You may download a copy of the course workbook from the website below:

www.cyberdriveillinois.com/services/services_for_seniors/programs.html

Super Seniors

Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2021

Time: 10:00am-2:00pm

Location: Biela Center, 4545 Midlothian Turnpike, Crestwood, IL

What is Super Seniors? Super Seniors is a convenient and voluntary program for driver’s

license renewal, which includes Rules of the Road classroom instruction, and a visionscreening

exam. The Rules of the Road Review Course also includes a review of safe driving

techniques and Illinois driving laws. You may also renew your license plates.

A Secretary of State Mobile Driver Services Unit will be available for participants to renew their

driver’s licenses. An identification card can be obtained for $20.00; however, if you are age 65 and

older, you may obtain a free, non-expiring State of Illinois photo ID card.

FYI, Drivers age 75 and older are required to take a driving test to renew their driver’s

licenses; therefore they must visit a

Driver Services Facility.

To register for Rules of the Road Review Course

Please call Ashley 708-371-4800 EXT: 6002

Pride of Oregon- Luncheon Cruise

The pride of Oregon is an authentic Paddle Wheel Riverboat, 102 feet of real

river charm. The boat docks at the historic Maxsons Riverside Restaurant.

Built in 1989 as a replica of the famous Rosie O’Shea paddle wheel, her festive

exterior and graciously appointed interior provide a relaxing atmosphere for

memory-making cruises. She has the capacity of 143 sightseeing passengers.

Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022

Depart: 8:00am

Cost: 85.00

Cost includes: Transportation, Lunch and Boat Ride.

As of March 1, 2022 Full payment is due upon reservation.

Call Ashley or Cindy with any questions: 708-371-4800 Option #6

No refunds; you may transfer your seat to another person.

As of June 9, 2021 there will be a fee of 2.95% when using a credit card.

All other items being paid using a credit card, debit card or e-check will incur a 2.95% processing fee (minimum of

$1.95), assessed by Invoice Cloud, the Village of Crestwood's electronic payment processing vendor.

Please Read…

Important Policy Information

New Payment Policy - Effective Immediately

Full payment is due upon reservation.

We will no longer be accepting reservations without

full payment.

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July 23, 2022

Saturday,

am – 1:30 pm

11:30

REMINDER REFUND POLICY

We would like to remind everyone about our

No Refunds Policy.

If you are unable to attend a trip that you have paid for,

you will have the option to try and find someone to take

your place.

**Unless there is a waiting list, in which case you will not

need to find a replacement, and you will be issued a

refund**

No refunds will be given otherwise.

If you have any questions please call Cindy or Ashley

708-371-4800 option # 6

FRIDAY NIGHT LINE DANCE PARTY!

Grab your cowboy boots, cowboy hats and come on down to

Boot Scootin’ Boogie the night away!

Date: Friday, June 17, 2022

Time: 6:30pm to 10:00pm

Location: Biela Center

4545 Midlothian Turnpike, Crestwood, IL

Cost: $5.00 per person

***Enter through the back door entrance***.

To reserve your spot please email:

LDAlearntolinedance@gmail.com

Men, Women, Guests of ALL AGES are welcome

All CDC COVID-19 guidelines are being followed.

Boot Scootin’ Boogie!

We offer Line Dancing lessons on Thursdays!!

Time: 1pm to 2pm

Location: Biela Center

4545 Midlothian Turnpike Crestwood IL

Cost: $20.00 for the month

***Enter through the back door entrance

To reserve your spot please email:

LDAlearntolinedance@gmail.com

Men, Women, Guests of ALL AGES are welcome

All CDC COVID-19 guidelines are being followed.

WITH CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR DIANA ESPARZA


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MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, & FRIDAYS

11:15 AM- 12:00 PM

$2.00 a class

NO CLASSES ON: JUNE 17, 20, 22 & 24.

THE BIELA CENTER

4545 MIDLOTHIAN TURNPIKE

CRESTWOOD, IL 60418

708-371-4800 EXT: 6002

Home of your Chicago White Sox

Grab your coolers with your favorite beverages, your Sox

gear and let’s head to the ball game!!!

Join us for Elvis Night & Post-Game Fireworks

Date: Friday, August 26, 2022

Departure: 4:30pm

Cost: $75.00

Includes: Tickets, Parking and Transportation.

As of March 1, 2022, Full payment is due upon reservation.

Call Ashley or Cindy with any questions 708-371-4800 Option #6





CHICAGO CRIME TOUR

**Important Date Changed**

Escape into Chicago’s underworld on a crime and mob tour with stops on-andoff

the luxury, climate-controlled bus. Walking tour paths explore historic

crime scenes with great photo opportunities. True crime stories about Chicago

Gangster Al Capone, The Untouchables, The Chicago Mob, Prohibition, John

Dillinger, Frank “The Enforcer” Nitti, Cap George Streeter, Leopold & Loeb,

H.H. Holmes & more. Visit historic landmark buildings: Biograph Theater, Holy

Name Cathedral, Cook County Criminal Courthouse, Harry Caray’s Italian

Steakhouse, etc. Tour famous Chicago neighborhoods: Streeterville, River

North, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Old Town, Loop and Magnificent Mile. Locals

and tourists agree that this educational and entertaining thing to do in Chicago

is a unique cultural experience.

Date: Thursday, August 18, 2022

Depart: 8:30am

Return: 3:30pm

Cost: $100

Cost includes: Transportation, Crime Tour & Pizza Lunch

Effective immediately: Full payment is due upon

reservation.

We will no longer be accepting reservations without full

payment. Thank you for your understanding.

Call Ashley or Cindy to reserve your spot: 708-371-4800 Option #6



Do you like to play board games? Come on over!


$1.95), assessed by Invoice Cloud, the Village of Crestwood’s electronic payment processing vendor.

Are you looking for more ways to have fun, win some prizes,

and love to play Bunco?

The Biela Center has started hosting Bunco on the

First Thursday of every month, from 2pm-4pm.

Admission will be $5.00 every time, in order to win select

prizes. We hope to see you there!

Please Contact Ashley with any questions @

~ 708-371-4800 EXT: 6002 ~

Biela Center: 4545 Midlothian Turnpike, Crestwood, IL

Let’s Roll!

Bunco Players have talent. They can roll dice and talk at the

same time.

Blue Chip Casino or

Lighthouse Outlet Mall

Back by popular demand!!

We are heading back to The Blue Chip. The Blue Chip is

back to welcoming groups; they just no longer give group

incentives.

Date: Thursday June 30, 2022

Depart: 9:30am

Return: 4:00pm

Cost: $30.00

Cost includes: Transportation

Please specify when registering if you are going to the casino or

outlet mall.

Payment is due: Thursday, June 16, 2022

Call Ashley or Cindy to reserve your spot: 708-371-4800 Option #6

No refunds. You may transfer your seat to another person.




G0 to the Biela Center for GAME NIGHT

4545 Midlothian Turnpike

Friday, June 17, 2022

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a FREE night of fun!

Come with a friend, or make one here.

Bring your favorite game or cards

(or we’ll have a few here to borrow)

Snacks will be provided


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BROKER

15812 S. Wolf Road

Orland Park, IL 60462

708.431.3111

Fax 708.361.9618

Life-long Crestwood

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GET UP AND GET OUT!

SPITTLEBUG ART CAMP

Tuesday, June 14th-Thursday, June 16th, 10:00am-12:00pm

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

9800 Willow Springs Rd., Willow Springs

Enjoy three fun-filled days creating art inspired by nature. Activities include hiking,

animal encounters and learning through hands-on artmaking. Ages: 5-6. Forms,

waivers and payment are required to complete registration. Cash or check only. (No

refunds.) Registration is required. Space is limited to allow for physical distancing.

Masks are required. For more information or to register, call (708) 839-6897 or email

littlered.schoolhouse@cookcountyil.gov. Cost: $35.

SUMMER OUTSIDE CONCERT SERIES:

FRANK ROSSI & FRIENDS

Thursday, June 16th, 6:00pm-7:30pm

Pointe at Kilpatrick | 14230 S. Kilpatrick Ave., Crestwood

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come enjoy the fun with Frank Rossi and his

accordion band. Come on out and let them turn that frown upside down. Root beer

floats and fun are guaranteed. This event is FREE.

WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS VS

FLORENCE Y’ALLS: PRINCESS/PIRATE

NIGHT

Friday, June 17th, 7:05pm | Ozinga Field | 14011 Kenton Ave., Crestwood

Come on out for Princess/Pirate Night with appearances by Anna, Elsa, Belle, Tiana

and Captain Jack Sparrow courtesy of Windy City Wishes. The first 500 kids receive a

princess tiara or pirate eye-patch. Pregame parade for all those dressed in princess or

pirate costumes. Costume parade starts at 6:30pm. And, as always, all kids can run the

bases after every home game.

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

Saturday, June 18th, 10:00am-3:00pm

Sand Ridge Nature Center |15891 Paxton Ave., South Holland

Celebrate freedom, family and country with various activities, presentations,

performances and exhibit displays highlighting Black history, arts and culture. For

more information, call (708) 868-0606 or email sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.

gov. Cost: FREE.

WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS VS

WASHINGTON WILD THINGS: JIMMY

BUFFETT NIGHT

Saturday, June 25th, 7:05pm | Ozinga Field | 14011 Kenton Ave., Crestwood

Jimmy Buffett Night is back with postgame fireworks. Cheeseburger & margarita

specials will be available, and the first 500 fans will receive a Hawaiian lei.

Jimmy Buffett music will be played all game long, and there will be live pregame

entertainment from Todd Donnelly Music. And, as always, all kids can run the bases

after every home game.

Shepard Softball Organizes Teacher

Appreciation Day

The Shepard High School softball players recently demonstrated just how much they appreciate the support

they receive from teachers.

“Our student athletes are supported day after day by these unbelievable educators and softball wanted to

show them how much they are loved!” Varsity Head Coach Kelsey Clifford said. “Shepard Softball celebrated

their annual teacher appreciation game today with the sun shining!”

The team surprised faculty members.

“As teachers arrived to work today, they were greeted by the Astro softball players that selected them,”

Clifford continued. “Each athlete wrote thoughtful letters and showered the teachers with little surprises and

treats!”

On the hottest day of the year Clifford arranged for some cold treats.

“At the end of the day, staff members came out to the softball game vs. Richards, where they were treated to

gourmet ice cream from food truck, Crunch, Cream-n-More owned and operated by 1996 Shepard alum Jeff

Otte,” she added.

PHOTO ABOVE: The past few years Shepard

softball coaches have organized Staff Appreciation

Day. This year, players surprised favorite

teachers with gifts and notes of gratitude in the

morning. RIGHT PHOTO: At the game later that

day, an ice cream truck provided free treats for

players and their favorite teachers.


February Adult Programs

June Adult Programs

Adult Take & Make Valentine Craft Kits

Valentine Lantern - Available Monday, February 7, 2022

A limited number of kits will be available at the Front Desk while supplies last.

Needles & Yarn Knitting Club

Bring your knitting, crocheting, or sewing projects to the library!

Stampin' Up Card Class

Create your own one-of-a-kind themed greeting cards!

Stampin' Up Card Class!

In-Person Program | Monday, June 27

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seating is available in order to safely accommodate our patrons. th , 6:00 pm

If you're interest

joining our in-person demonstration, please call (708) 371-4090, or visit the Front Desk to register. Cost is $5 per person.

Monday, February 14, 2022, at 6:00pm. Face Masks will be required by all who attend.

Adult Craft Kit

Stop by the front desk to pick up a take home craft for anyone ages 16 and older!

Adult Book Club

Join us on the first Wednesday of the month Available at 6:30pm on Monday, for our June patron 20th run book club! Read new or old favorites, and meet so

new friends! Title suggestions are always welcome. Our February Book Club will meet on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 6:30p

Scrabble Club

Scrabble Club

Stop by the library to join a game of Scrabble and meet some new folks!

p by the library to join a game of Scrabble and meet some new folks! (In-Person Program) Saturday, February 19th, 10:30am- 12:30p

In-Person Program | Saturday, June 18th, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Needles & Yarn Knitting Club

Bring your knitting, crocheting, or sewing Classroom projects Kitchen: to the library Mezze Spread and make some new friends while working!

The traditional Mezze Board is meant to Monday, be shared with February a selection 28, of small 6:30pm bites. (In-Person Let’s visit the Program) Mediterranean & Middle East as we make our own

flatbreads and dips. This is a cook-along program, so if you would like to cook with Kristyn, you'll want to prep ahead of time! Be sure to take a look

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June Crestwood Library Events for Families and Youth

Exploring the Ocean: Scuba Diving Adventures

Join us Oceans for evening of Possibilities of firsthand storytelling begins June with local 4, Crestwood 2022 resident Bill Johnson Special as he shares Events with us for some All wonderful Ages footage of his

Crestwood Library’s exciting annual adventures Summer Reading scuba program diving “Oceans in the beautiful of Possibilities” Philippines, Reptile Bonaire, Show: Curaçao, Patrons Cayman of all ages Islands are welcome and Indonesia. to this live reptile show

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Reading kickoff celebration with free snow cones from Tropical Sno for the first

100 kids registered. Saturday, June 4 th , 2022, from 12:00-2:00 pm.

Summer Reading is open to ages 1-16.

Take & Make Monday Crafts for Kids

Every Monday, a limited number of craft kits will be available for pick-up for

children to create at home. Basic supplies and instructions will be provided. Craft

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

Garden Grubs

Our Garden Club for kids returns this summer beginning Monday, June 6 th at

3:30 pm. Kids ages 7-14 can join Mrs. Barb as they learn to plant and care for a

variety of plants and vegetables. Registration for all 8 weeks is required.

LEGO Club

Kids ages 6-12, come share your creativity and join us for a fun day of building

with Legos! Your creation can be inspired by our weekly theme or your own

design. Lego Club meets twice a month. Tuesdays, June 14 th & 28 th at 4:00 pm

Registration is required.

Crafty Kids in person!

Kids in grades K-3 can join us in person to make a crafts out of pearls on

Registration is required

Thursday, June 23 rd , at 3:30 pm. Registration is required. If you are unable to

attend, leftover crafts can be picked up at the Front Desk while supplies last.

Craftweens

Tweens/Teen in grades 4-8 can come to the library to make an ocean themed

craft on Thursday, June 9 th at 3:30 pm. Registration is required. Leftover crafts

will be available for pick-up, while supplies last, after the program.

Big Balloons Under the Sea: Mr. Smarty Pants returns in person with

his magic, comedy and balloon creations. All ages welcome.

Wednesday, June 22 nd at 6:00 pm

Preschool Story Time - Summer Session

Kids ages 1-5, under 3 with adult, can come hear stories and make a craft

to take home during this 30-minute program. Story Time meets on

Fridays, at 10:30 am from June 10-July 29 th . Space is limited.

Registration is required. Mask wearing protocols will be in place.

Messy Mondays for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Parents can bring their young ones (ages 1-4) to the library to create

with all things messy during this 30-minute art class. Please wear clothes

to get messy. Class will meet twice a month on Mondays at 10:30 am.

June dates: June 6 th & 20 th . Registration is required to attend.

Read to the Dogs!

Therapy dogs Hershey and Hazel are back at the library, and ready to hear

kids grades K-4 read their favorite stories. Registration is required for a

reading time. Wednesday, June 15 th , 2022, from 5:00-6:00 pm.

Chess for Kids

Miss playing chess with your friends or would you like to learn how to

play chess? If so, Mr. Pierre is back to host another session of Chess for

Kids. Program open to kids ages 6-16. Friday, June 17 th at 3:30 pm.

Registration is required. Limit of 10 children.

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 beginning Wednesday, June 8 th , 2022.

Family BINGO

Family Bingo returns on Wednesday, June 29 th , 2022, at 6:00 pm. Bring

the whole family for a fun night of Bingo. When a parent gets Bingo, the

kids win the prize! Registration Required. Limit of 8 families.


With a 15-0 win over Argo, the Shepard Astros varsity baseball team brought

coach Frank DiFoggio his 400th career victory.

DiFoggio Earns Career

Victory 400

Shepard High School recently celebrated varsity baseball coach Frank

DiFoggio earning career victory 400, as the Astros shut out Argo by a score

of 15-0.

“To my guys who have played for me and/or coached with me, I would like

to thank every single one of you,” DiFoggio, a social studies teacher who has

led the baseball program since 1998, said. “I appreciate the efforts you have

given throughout the years I have asked for.

“Everything about the Shepard baseball

program is because of you,” he continued.

“I always viewed you guys as my little

brothers, and now as my additional

sons. I am so humbled by the messages

I have gotten over the past week. My

motivations have always been to give you

a memorable experience and maybe a life

lesson or two to take with you. The honor

is all mine to have coached you.”

Shepard Astros varsity baseball coach Frank

DiFoggio was honored with a plaque to celebrate

his milestone 400th career win.

Shepard Senior Signs With

Adrian College

Shepard High School senior Nicole Pietrucha recently signed a national letter

of intent to play women’s hockey for Adrian College.

In May, Nicole, who earned All-

South Suburban Conference honors

in golf last fall, helped the Shepard

girls track team win the South

Suburban Conference Red Division

championship for the eighth time in

10 years.

Seniors Riley Evoy (left), Jose Zavala-Tinoco (center) and Niko Bucio (right) won the

Iron Astro Award as seniors who have played a sport in each of their 12 seasons of

high school.

Shepard Announces Athletic

Award Winners

Shepard High School Athletic Director Lindsey Nissen recently hosted the

ceremony announcing the annual athletic award winners.

Senior Chloe Dunigan won the William Gutches Memorial Award and

Outstanding Senior Female Athlete Award. Chloe will run track for Loras

College, the defending NCAA Division III champion.

Senior Kelly Greene, who will play softball for the University of Wisconsin-

Green Bay, won Outstanding Senior All-Around Female Athlete.

Senior Damari Reed won the Outstanding Senior Male Athlete Award. Damari

placed second in his weight class at the IHSA wrestling state finals and will

compete at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

Senior Chloe Ayres won the Outstanding All Around Female Athlete Award, a

recognition for a Shepard athlete who plays more than one sport.

Shepard senior Roy Williams, who will play football at Northern Illinois

University, won the Outstanding All Around Male Athlete Award, a recognition

for a Shepard athlete who plays more than one sport. Roy also won an IHSA

Sectional championship in track in shot put.

Seniors Riley Evoy, Jose Zavala-Tinoco and Niko Bucio won the Iron Astro

Award as seniors who played a sport in all 12 seasons of high school.

Shepard High School senior Nicole Pietrucha

signed a national letter of intent to

play women’s hockey for Adrian College.

Shepard Senior Signs With

Reigning DIII Champions

Shepard High School senior Chloe Dunigan has signed a national letter of

intent with the Loras College women’s track team.

LEFT PHOTO: Senior Roy Williams, who will play football at Northern Illinois University,

won the Outstanding All Around Male Athlete Award, an honor which recognizes a

Shepard athlete who plays more than one sport. RIGHT PHOTO: Senior Damari Reed,

who won the Outstanding Senior Male Athlete Award at Shepard’s recent athletic

awards ceremony, will compete at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

Next year Chloe, an Illinois State Scholar ranked near the top of her

academic class, will join the NCAA Division III reigning national champions.

Recently, Chloe won the IHSA Sectional championship in triple jump to

help the Astros place second.

She helped Shepard win the

South Suburban Conference Red

Division championship for the

eighth time in 10 years.

Shepard High School senior Chloe

Dunigan signed a national letter of

intent to run track for reigning NCAA

Division III champion Loras College.

LEFT PHOTO: Kelly Greene, who won Outstanding Senior All-Around Female Athlete

at the Shepard High School annual athletic award presentation, will go on to play softball

for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. RIGHT PHOTO: Senior Chloe Dunigan,

who won the William Gutches Memorial Award and the Outstanding Senior Female

Athlete Award, will run track for Loras College.

Fun & Entertainment *Sudoku


and Crossword Answers appear in next issue

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5331 W. 135th | Crestwood, IL 60418

708-659-4800

Hello Residents,

The Crestwood Recreation and Wellness Center

Staff are gearing up for the summer! Along with the

activities listed here, please visit

www.crestwoodfitness.com to keep updated to what

is happening in the building and community with the

CRWC! As always, feel free to reach out to us by calling

us at our new phone number (708) 659-4800 or email

us at crwcsports@crestwood.illinois.gov.

The CRWC will be offering a membership specifically

for college students who are home for the summer.

This new membership is only $45 and will be good

now through Aug. 29th, 2022. Our college summer

membership will allow the students access to our

sport courts, track, and fitness center throughout

these summer months. Come on in to the CRWC to

sign up for your College Summer Membership today!

Our newest 6-week session of swim lessons begins

July 26th through Aug. 27th. Come into the CRWC on

Monday, June 20th to secure your child’s spot. Our

lessons do fill up fairly quickly. If you happen miss

registration, don’t you worry. Our swim lessons run

continuously throughout the year. Every 6 weeks or

so, we will have information for our new session. Feel

free to call us at 708-659-4800 with any questions.

Get ready for Summer Camp! From June 13th-July

22nd, the CRWC will be hosting a 6-week summer

camp for kids between the ages of 8 and 13 years old.

The camp will take place from Monday-Thursday from

7:30am-12pm. Our staff will plan daily activities for

the campers to participate in tie-dye, outdoor sports,

scavenger hunts, and indoor games. Come on into the

CRWC to register!

Double Elimination Wiffle Ball

Tournament with a full day of Live

Entertainment, Beer Garden, and Food

Vendors!

Saturday, September 10th, 2022

@ 10am

Walker Park which is located on

the corner of 139th St. and Laramie Ave,

Crestwood, IL 60148.

Who: 6 min/ 10 max players

Entry Fee: $200 per team (T-shirts included)

Sponsor Fee: $500

Vendor Fee: $500

Register: Come in to the

Crestwood Recreation and Wellness

Center! Register by Monday August 22nd.

Crestwood Recreation and Wellness Center

5331 W 135th Street, Crestwood, IL 60418

Call Us: 708-659-4800 or visit our website

crestwoodfitnesss.com for more information.

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO YOUTH

SPORTS INITIATIVES! Be a part of an

annual event in our new location!

Zumba classes are held at the Biela center every

Thursday night at 6:30. Feel free to drop by and try

a class for $10. If you enjoy the class, come pick up a

punch pass or sign up for the next 6-week session here

at the CRWC!

The CRWC is happy to announce our partnership with

the Morton Arboretum. Their mission is to beautify

Crestwood by planting trees throughout the Village.

Together we plan to plant 18 trees by Walker Park in

October, and are looking for volunteers! If you are

interested in volunteering your time planting trees

for our village, please call us at (708) 659-4800 for

more information. The Morton Arboretum will have

a booth at the Windy City Thunderbolts game taking

place July 15th if you’d like more information on their

mission.

Cityside Volleyball Club is coming to the CRWC!

Cityside is a club affiliate of 1st Alliance Volleyball

Club providing teams for youth athletes ages

11U-14U. We are excited to begin working closely with

Cityside Volleyball in providing camps and hosting

tournaments for the community.

Come on out to show your support for our Crestwood

Crush teams. Pinto games are held on Tuesdays and

Thursdays at Playfield Park. Bring the family out,

catch a game and support your community.

Swim Lessons

Summer 2022

July 26th—August 27th

(5 weeks)

Our group swim lessons teach the children basic swimming skills

along with semi advanced stroke development and personal

safety in the water, while encouraging speed and fun through

games. Skills range from beginner to advanced and children will

be grouped together on the first day according to their swim

ability.

Parent Child Water Bonding*

Ages : 6 months to 3 years old

Both parent and child must be in the water.

Day:

Thursday

Saturday

Date:

July 28—Aug 25

July 30—Aug 27

Time:

6:30—7:00 PM

9:30—10:00 AM

Fee: $41.00—Resident $46.00—Non-Resident

Preschool Swim Lessons

Ages: 3 years old to 5 years old

Code:

For children moving up from parent child or new to swim lessons. This

class will focus on developing confidence in the water.

Day:

Tuesday

Thursday

Thursday

Thursday

Saturday

Saturday

Dates:

July 26—Aug 23

July 28—Aug 25

July 28—Aug 25

July 28—Aug 25

July 30—Aug 27

July 30—Aug 27

Time:

4:00– 4:30 PM

4:30– 5:00 PM

6:00– 6:30 PM

6:30- 7:00 PM

9:30– 10:00 AM

11:30– 12:00 PM

Fee: $51.00—Resident $56.00—Non–Resident

Code:

5331 W. 135th Street

Crestwood, IL 60418

708-659-4800

Summer 2022

Open Swim lesson

registration begins

Monday, June 20th,

in person only.

* Illinois State Health Code

requires all children who are

not potty trained to wear

tight fitting rubber or plastic

pants over their swim diaper,

under their swimsuit.

~Please do not eat 30 minutes or less

prior to lesson, to avoid any upset

stomachs or cramps while swimming.

~ Swimmers may register for more

than one day of classes.

~ There are no refunds or make up

lessons for missed classes.

~ All swimmers need to bring a swimsuit

and towel to every class. Goggles

are encouraged.

Youth lesson

information on

Reverse Side

Youth Beginner Swim Lessons

Ages: 5 to 8 years old

For children moving up from preschool lessons or new to swim.

This class will work towards developing independence in the water.

Day:

Tuesday

Tuesday

Thursday

Thursday

Saturday

Dates:

July 26—Aug 23

July 26—Aug 23

July 28—Aug 25

July 28—Aug 25

July 30—Aug 27

Fee: $56.00—Resident

Time:

4:30– 5:15 PM

6:00- 6:45PM

5:00– 5:45 PM

7:00– 7:45 PM

10:00– 10:45 AM

Code:

$61.00—Non-Resident

Youth Intermediate Swim Lessons

Ages: 7 to 14 years old

This is a fast paced swim class for children with previous swim

experience. Children will be encouraged to learn semi-advanced

strokes while drawing focus on speed and endurance.

Day:

Tuesday

Tuesday

Thursday

Saturday

Saturday

Dates:

July 26—Aug 23

July 26—Aug 23

July 28—Aug 25

July 30—Aug 27

July 30—Aug 27

Fee: $56.00—Resident

Time:

5:15– 6:00 PM

6:45– 7:30 PM

5:45– 6:30 PM

10:45– 11:30 AM

12:00– 12:45 PM

Code:

$61.00—Non-Resident

Questions? Call— 708-659-4800 email crwcsports@crestwood.illinois.gov, or

visit our website Crestwoodfitness.com

Parent/Child and Preschool lesson information on reverse side.

Our 11U baseball tournament taking place the

weekend of May 14th was a big success. We are

happy to see so much support from surrounding

communities and organizations. Thank you to

everyone who contributed and came out.

We are happy to announce our annual Island to the

Wood 4.6 Wiffle Ball Tournament! This is a double

elimination tournament with a full day of live

entertainment, including a beer garden and food

vendors. It will be located at the Walker Park softball

fields on Saturday, Sept. 10th. We are looking for all

teams, sponsors and food vendors who are interested

in participating in our annual event. Call or come on

into the CRWC for more information.

Rocco Mossuto

CA 0622 June

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