A Village on the Move Postal Patron

February 2020 Number 515

U. S. Postage Paid CR-RT Std. Midlothian, IL 60445 Permit #38 Crestwood A Village on the Move Postal Patron

Crestwood Prepares for 2020 Census Mayor Presta welcomed Lieutenant Governor of Illinois Juliana Stratton and Cook County 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller to the Biela Center on Jan. 22nd to discuss the significance of this year’s census, as well as the importance of every individual in Crestwood and Illinois, with regard to proper completion of the census form. She also spoke about the numerous employment opportunities available through the Chicago Regional Office. For more information about the upcoming census, visit www.census.gov. For information on census-related employment, visit 2020census.gov/jobs.

Cook County 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller addresses those assembled at the Biela Center Jan. 22nd about the upcoming census. Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton speaks on the importance of this year’s census and of the importance of properly filling out the census. 2nd Phase of Playfield Area Project Launched in January

The 2nd Phase of the Playfield Area Infrastructure & Rehabilitation Project is now underway.

This new year marked the beginning of the 2nd Crestwood is using CIPP technology to save funds. of these vital capital improvements, eliminating phase of the Playfield Area Infrastructure & The objective of this storm sewer rehab aspect of wasted water through leaking pipes, reducing flood Rehabilitation Project. The Playfield Project is a the Playfield Project is to reduce localized flooding events and complying with new federal and State multi-year undertaking by the Village to invest of street and yards due to inefficient and clogged requirements,” said Mayor Presta. “We know this in the rebuilding of our oldest neighborhood’s stormwater collection sewers. In 2020, this storm construction work can be difficult to tolerate, so we infrastructure of water mains, sewers, sidewalks sewer rehabilitation will largely be centered in the appreciate your patience and cooperation over the and streets. This 2nd Phase follows the work done area north of 135th Street, south of 131st Street next couple of years. This work was made possible last year in the old Playfield subdivision bounded by with Central Avenue on the west and Long Avenue by leveraging very low-interest loans from the state East and West Playfield Drives. to the east. (Please see map.) and grants from the federal government. Crestwood will be a stronger community because of these This 2nd phase kicks off with the rehabilitation of Future aspects of this 2nd Phase will include the important investments.” the storm sewer network. This work will consist of replacement of all Village water mains in the road both the replacement of broken/damaged concrete Right-of-Way and the CIPP lining of all the clay Update on Playfield 1st Phase Work storm sewers in the streets, as well as the “relining” sanitary sewer lines scheduled to start later this The completion of last year’s 1st Phase of the of repairable pipes in place under the roads. This year. Stay tuned to the Adviser for more details Playfield Project will begin in spring of this year relining process, otherwise known as Cured in Place coming in the months ahead. with necessary sidewalk and curb replacements, Piping (CIPP), is a very cost-effective method to yard restorations, and the resurfacing of all the dramatically extend the life of sewer pipes, thereby “These investments by the Village in our streets with new asphalt. The goal is to complete preventing the costly digging up and replacing multimillion-dollar infrastructure are driven by this work as soon as possible as work commences of leaking or damaged pipes. Whenever possible, the Board’s commitment to extending lifespan west and south in the Phase 2 area. www.crestwood.illinois.gov 2 Crestwood Adviser February 2020 Number 515 Message from the Mayor of Crestwood

Hello Neighbors and Friends, The safety and protection of Crestwood I hope everyone had a nice start to the New residents is one of my main concerns. We Year. Like most of you, Village officials and want all residents to feel safe and protected in staff spend the first part of the New Year their homes and around the Village. In efforts planning projects, programs and budgets for to continue that, last month we added three the year. We are always looking for ways to full-time police officers to our department. improve the Village with new improved ideas My goal is to have additional police presence and products. The Village maintains its strong on our streets. financial position due to strong leadership, prudent financial planning, good decision The water/sewer Infrastructure Project making, and an incredibly dedicated staff. construction in the Playfield Area and in the Gardens continues. We are ahead of Business in Crestwood is growing. I am schedule and continue repairs as long as Village Hall happy to report that Menards will be doing weather permits. I appreciate your patience. a major renovation project, adding a second I realize this was a major project with many 13840 South Cicero Avenue floor to their Crestwood location. We also inconveniences. We truly do our best to Phone. 708.371.4800 look forward to welcoming a new restaurant eliminate as many problems as possible. This Be sure to visit the Village website at: — at the old Lone Star restaurant location, was a much-needed project that couldn’t wait www.crestwood.illinois.gov a Louisiana Cajun fish restaurant with any longer. I am pleased to hear residents MAYOR Lou Presta entertainment will be going in. are seeing an increase in property values. [email protected] Crestwood is definitely on the move! Aldi’s construction is progressing well and CLERK Catherine M. Johnson plans to open sometime in March. We are On behalf of Village officials, administration [email protected] constantly in discussions and working on and staff, I thank you for your continued TRUSTEES Theresa Flynn bringing many new businesses to Crestwood. support as we strive to provide the very best e-mail: [email protected] Adding more businesses on the Cal Sag area to Anthony J. Benigno services that will carry us into the future. As e-mail: [email protected] join Aldi and Chick-Fil-A is in the works. We always, my door remains open, and I welcome William B. Pieroth are very close to announcing a new business you to share your ideas and concerns with me. e-mail: [email protected] that will go on the Seneca property located at Linda M. Madlener 13301 S. Cicero. We are currently talking with e-mail: [email protected] Sincerely, Michael J. McInerney possible interested parties for purchase on e-mail: [email protected] the old El Dorado property (corner of Cicero Kevin Wasag & Midlothian Turnpike) and the former State e-mail: [email protected] Police site on Cicero Ave. I am excited about

EDITOR IN CHIEF Bill Graffeo the positive changes we are making to benefit [email protected] our future as a thriving and prosperous Mayor Lou Presta ASSISTANT EDITOR Amy Roe Village. [email protected] Publishing & Advertising 2020 EOW Recycling Service Calendar The Crestwood Adviser is published monthly for For The Village Of Crestwood the Village of Crestwood by Fanning Communications, Inc. 4701 Midlothian Turnpike — Suite 4 Crestwood, IL 60418 For Editorial and Advertising Inquiries: Phone 708.293.1430 Fax 708.293.1432 Website: www.fanningcommunications.com

Publication Staff: Publisher John J. Fanning Managing Editor Karl J. Paloucek Editor/Graphic Designer DeAnna Clark Graphic Designer Robert Durkee Accounting/Billing Jan Klos Web Developer Joseph Neathawk Blue represents south of 135th Green is north of 135th TheCrestwood 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. Village Meeting Schedule Our goal is to report the news as fully, fairly and as accurate- ly as possible. Your comments and suggestions are encouraged, by phone or in writing, whether or not you wish such Village Board Meetings - 8:00pm letters to be published. Crestwood Civic Center | 14025 Kostner Ave | February 6th and 20th Under no circumstances will the Crestwood Adviser be li- able for any misspellings, misprints, or damage caused by a Subscriber's reliance on information obtained. It is the responsibility of each Subscriber to evaluate the accuracy, Committee of the Whole - 7:00pm completeness or usefulness of any information, opinion, advice or other content available through the Crestwood Village Hall | 13840 S. Cicero Ave | February 4th and 18th Adviser. Please seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding the evaluation of any specific information, opinion, advice or other content. Planning Commission – Zoning Board 8:30pm Electronic feedback can be sent to: [email protected] Village Hall | 13840 S. Cicero Ave | February 10th and 24th For advertising: [email protected] February 2020 Number 515 Crestwood Adviser 3

Early Voting in Crestwood The early voting period for theMarch 17th, 2020, primary election will run seven days a week from Monday, March 2nd, through Monday, March 16th.

Location: 4545 Midlothian Turnpike Biela Center

First Week – March 2nd-8th ATTENTION: Nicor Gas Reminds Monday-Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday: 10:00am-4:00pm You to Avoid Utility Scams Second Week and Final Monday – March 9th- Your personal safety and financial security are 16th important! Monday-Friday: 9:00am-7:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm While it is often easy to identify Nicor Gas Sunday: 10:00am-4:00pm workers at a construction or work site, you may also see meter readers, leak surveyors Should you have any further questions, please contact and other field service representatives in the Biela Center at (708) 371-4800 x6000 your neighborhood as they go about their normal course of business. Learn more about the uniforms Nicor Gas field employees wear • The amount of your last payment Important at www.nicorgas.com/about-us/employee- • Your account number uniforms. Numbers Nicor Gas will never demand payment by one Whenever a Nicor Gas field service method such as prepaid debit/ATM card or Village Hall ………………..……..…………....….. representative or contractor visits your home checking account. 13840 S. Cicero Ave. Main: (708) 371-4800 or business, they will provide Nicor Gas Fax: (708) 371-4849 identification. If you have further concerns, Nicor Gas will never knock on your door and Hours: please contact customer care at 888.642.6748 ask to see your bill or ask for your account Mon., Wed., Thu., Fri.: 9:00am-4:00pm to confirm that a representative has been number. Any customer who has doubts about Tues.: 9:00am-8:00pm scheduled to perform work at your premises. the legitimacy of any visit from Nicor Gas, or call Police Department ………………..…………...... (especially one in which payment is requested), 13840 S. Cicero Ave. When a customer service representative should call us directly. If you feel uncomfortable Main: (708) 371-4800 x 5007 contacts you by phone regarding the status of and know you have an outstanding balance Fax: (708) 371-8307 Nonemergency (708) 385-5131 Emergency: 911 your account or to discuss payment, they will that needs to be resolved, hang up and call us identify that they are a Nicor Gas employee. directly. Fire Department ……………….………………...... 13840 S. Cicero Ave. If you want to verify that the call is legitimate, Finally, we will never ask for account or credit Main: (708) 371-4800 x4000 request to have the representative confirm Fax: (708) 385-2836 card information in an email. You can safely information about your account that only you access and make changes to your account Recreation & Wellness Facility ………………...... and the company would know, for example: information and payment methods using our 5331 w. 135th St. My Account online account management option Main: (708) 371-4810 • The date of your last payment Hours: at csp.aglr.com/MyAccount/User/Login?LDC=7 Mon.-Thu.: 5:30am-10:00pm Friday 5:30am- 8:00pm Sat.-Sun.: 7:00am-5:00pm

Library ……………….....…………….………...... Village of Crestwood Parking 4955 135th St. Main: (708) 371-4090 Crestwood Village ordinance prohibits parking on any vil- Hours: Mon.-Thu.: 10:00am-8: 00pm lage street between 2:00am and 6:00am. The reason for this Fri.-Sat.: 10:00am-4:00pm ordinance is so police will be alerted to abandoned vehicles or suspicious vehicles that require investigation. This ordinance Worth Township ………………..…………….…….. also ensures that all streets throughout the Village will be (708) 371-2900 (Residents north of 135th) open to fire and rescue equipment in the event of an over- Bremen Township ………………...... night emergency. This is especially necessary in areas where (708) 333-9530 (Residents south of 135th) narrow streets can block large fire trucks. We will continue to enforce this ordinance. Thank you for your cooperation with Republic Services.………………...... (708) 385-8252 this ordinance. The initial fine for this violation is $75.00. This is a Village-wide ordinance. PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOUR IDOT………………..……………….………………... LATE NIGHT AND OVERNIGHT GUESTS ARE MADE (847) 705-4222 AWARE OF THIS AS WELL! Cook County Highway Dept. ………………...….. (708) 448-8006 or (847) 705-4228 4 Crestwood Adviser February 2020 Number 515

How well matched are 2019-2020 vaccine to balance the need to get many people vaccinated Flu FAQ: The viruses to circulating flu viruses? How well is before flu activity begins with concerns about the flu vaccine protecting against illness? potential waning of vaccine-induced immunity It’s understandable that people want to know during the flu season, CDC and ACIP recommend CDC Weighs In how well flu vaccines are working or are expected that vaccination be offered by the end of October. to work this season. So far this season, the most The flu may take new forms each year, but your common circulating flu viruses have been influenza Children 6 months through 8 years of age who best chance to beat it is still the tried-and-true B/Victoria and A(H1N1) viruses. Very little need 2 doses should receive their first dose as soon way, with a flu vaccine. Receiving an annual antigenic data on recently circulating viruses were as possible after the vaccine becomes available to flu shot guards against illness, doctor’s visits, available early in the season, but the antigenic allow the second dose (which must be administered and days missed at work or school. The more data collected up to now suggest a very good at least 4 weeks later) to be received by the end of people inoculated against the flu, the fewer match between vaccine viruses and the circulating October. the opportunities the disease has to spread. In influenza A(H1N1) and B/Yamagata viruses particular, older people, very young children, tested. However, the influenza B/Victoria and For people who need only one dose for the season, pregnant women and those with certain long-term A(H3N2) viruses that have been tested show some vaccinating early — for example, in July or health conditions that make them more vulnerable reduced similarity to the vaccine viruses. Again, August — may lead to reduced protection against should be sure to get vaccinated. at this point in the flu season, the antigenic data flu later in the season, particularly among older are limited and can only give early insights into adults. While vaccination should optimally occur Here is what the Centers for Disease Control and how well vaccines might work. For more current before the onset of flu activity in the community, Prevention (CDC) has to say about this year’s flu updates, please visit www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm providers should continue to offer and encourage season and vaccine: vaccination as long as flu viruses are circulating When should I get vaccinated? and unexpired vaccine is available. To avoid missed What flu vaccines are recommended this Because the timing of the onset, peak and end of opportunities for vaccination, vaccination can season? flu seasons varies from year to year and cannot be offered during routine health care visits and For the 2019-2020 flu season, providers may be predicted, it is difficult to say when is the best hospitalizations. choose to administer any licensed, age-appropriate time to be vaccinated for any one season. In trying Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention flu vaccine (IIV, RIV4, or LAIV4).

Options this season include: • Standard dose flu shots. Like all inactivated influenza vaccines, these are given into the muscle. They are usually given with a needle, but one (Afluria Quadrivalent) can be given to some people (those 18 to 64 years old) with a jet injector. • High-dose shots for people 65 years and older. • Shots made with adjuvant for people 65 years and older. • Shots made with virus grown in cell culture. No eggs are involved in the production of this vaccine. • Shots made using a vaccine production technology (recombinant vaccine) that does not require the use of flu virus. • Live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) — A vaccine made with attenuated live virus that is given by nasal spray vaccine. February 2020 Number 515 Crestwood Adviser 5

Mayor Presta and the Board of Trustees have heard the requests of many to report crimes in our Vil- lage. Working with our Police Department, a compiled snapshot of a month’s reporting will be shown here in the Adviser. Our intent is to inform the public in order to protect and be vigilant in calling upon our Police. The Mayor urges all to stay tuned in to your neighbors’ well-being and property. Call We Watch, We Call! our police, report suspicious activity, be aware. (911 or Dispatch non-Emergency 708-385-5131).

Deceptive Practice down in the rear parking lot of the apartment building. 12-02-2019: A resident reported that upon inspecting 12-18-2019: Four subjects wearing hoods and masks Several witnesses provided information about several her monthly bank statement, she discovered that a entered Best Buy, grabbing several phones from the vehicles that had fled the scene. Officers arrived and fraudulent check had been cashed against her account in display and then fleeing in a gray Volkswagen. found a male subject in the rear parking lot with what the amount of $2,500. appeared to be a single gunshot. The subject was treated 12-19-2019: A male was arrested at Walmart for by the Crestwood Fire Department and transported to 12-09-2019: A resident reported that her Social Security attempting to steal $89.00 worth of merchandise. Christ Hospital, where the subject later died from his number was used by an unknown person to obtain He was charged with retail theft, criminal damage to injuries. The area of the crime scene was secured and employment in Itasca. property and criminal trespass to property. the Southwest Major Crimes Task Force was activated for assistance as well as the Crime Scene Services from 12-12-2019: A resident reported that she was notified 12-21-2019: A female was arrested at Walmart and the Illinois State Police. A neighborhood canvass was by a credit monitoring service that there had been charged with retail theft for attempting to steal $597.77 conducted, witnesses interviewed, security surveillance numerous inquires into her credit report indicating a worth of merchandise. video was obtained as the investigation continues. possible identity theft. 12-23-2019: Officers were called to Target for a retail At this time of the investigation, it is our preliminary 12-15-2019: A woman reported that after noticing her theft with the suspect fighting the Loss Prevention finding that this was not a random incident. It appears wallet missing while shopping in Burlington, her credit Agents. It was discovered that the suspect attempted that this incident was the result of a prearranged cards were used for a $300 purchase at Target. to leave the store with merchandise and when he was meeting for a drug purchase, and that there was an stopped, he attempted to pull a firearm and a knife. attempt to rob either the dealer or purchaser of the 12-16-2019: A resident reported that he received a bill After a brief struggle, he was taken into custody. drugs. from Montgomery Ward in the amount of $883.82, Upon examination of the weapon, it was discovered even though he has never had an established credit to be a pellet gun. The suspect was charged with Detectives have identified several persons of interest account with the store. aggravated assault, battery, retail theft and obstructing and are still awaiting additional forensic evidence as the identification. investigation continues. 12-26-2019: A resident reported that she received a letter from 5/3 Bank in reference to fraudulent activity 12-28-2019: A male was arrested at Walmart for to her account. It was discovered that unknown suspects attempting to steal $604.00 worth of merchandise. The attempted to cash a fraudulent $975.00 check. suspect was also wanted on a warrant for retail theft.

12-29-2019: A male was arrested from Kohl’s for Thefts 12-02-2019: A resident reported that unknown suspects attempting to steal $52.50 worth of merchandise and had ransacked her vehicle in the 131st block of East charged with retail theft and resisting a peace officer. Playfield Drive.

12-03-2019: Several tools were taken from a Eleven people were issued local ordinance citations for construction storage box in the 127th block of East retail theft during the month of December. Playfield Drive. Traffic Arrests 12-15–2019: A male was arrested in the 143rd block 12-10-2019: A white Ford F450 Truck was stolen from of Kilpatrick and charged with disobeying a stop the company lot in the 127th block of Cal-Sag Road. sign, driving without a valid license, and operating an uninsured vehicle. 12-11-2019: A woman reported that her wallet was stolen from within her purse while at Portillo’s. Her 12-26–2019: A female was arrested after being involved credit cards were then used for two transactions at in an accident at the intersection of 135th and Cicero, Walgreens for over $1,000. and charged with failure to yield and driving without a license. 12-12-2019: An Amazon package that was delivered to the doorstep in the 4600 block of 141st Street was Burglary reported stolen. 12-02-2019: It was reported that a subject driving a U-Haul truck had entered the secure lot of Smartstop 12-13-2019: A resident reported that unknown suspects Storage at 4747 Cal-Sag Road and cut the locks off entered her vehicle in the 4900 block of 142nd Street of several rental units. Owners are still conducting Reminder!!!! and took miscellaneous items, including a credit card. inventories to determine what had been taken. Multiple attempts to use the credit card were denied. 12-15-2019: Unknown subjects used a granite brick to Be wary!!!! 12-28-2019: Unknown suspects entered a vehicle in the break the front glass of the AT&T store located at 4756 HANG UP THE PHONE WHEN ANYONE IS 135th block of Keeler and took several items, including Cal-Sag Road, and took merchandise. ASKING FOR MONEY, POSING AS AN OFFI- a Lenovo laptop computer. CIAL OR A BANK REPRESENTATIVE, STAT- ING THAT YOUR GRANDSON HAS BEEN Retail Thefts Other Events INJURED, ETC., OR ASKING FOR PERSON- 12-10-2019: Officers were called to Kohl’s for a retail 12-11-2020: Officers responded to the 127th block of theft in progress. Officers arrived and detained the Central for a disturbance involving a former tenant who AL INFORMATION — JUST HANG UP! suspect, who was in possession of stolen merchandise. had been evicted earlier in the day. Officers arrived and As officers were performing a custodial search, a Smith learned that the former tenant entered his unit and NEVER GIVE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY & Wesson handgun was recovered from inside his confronted a maintenance crew that had been hired to NUMBER AND DATE OF BIRTH OVER THE pocket. The suspect was charged with retail theft and clean the unit. Officers were told that the offender then PHONE! aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. displayed an unknown-type weapon and demanded that the crew leave the apartment. Officers attempted If you receive any type of call from a utility 12-15-2019: A female was arrested at Kohl’s and to make contact with the offender; however, he refused or credit company claiming that you have an charged with retail theft for attempting to steal $121.98 to respond. Officers, having prior knowledge of the outstanding debt and they require immediate worth of merchandise. offender’s mental status, and the information that he payment, you should always call them back was possibly armed, the area was secured and assistance to confirm. We do not know of any com- 12-17-2019: A male was arrested for attempting to was requested from the Cook County Hostage Barricade panies that will demand payment in the steal $114.00 worth of merchandise from Walmart and Team. After additional negotiation, the offender was form of a prepaid debit card. charged with retail theft. taken into custody and transported to Christ Hospital for a physiological evaluation. 12-18-2019: A male was arrested for attempting to DO NOT GIVE ANY INFORMATION AND steal $30.63 worth of merchandise from Walmart and 12-12-2020: Officers responded to the 5700 block of HANG UP THE PHONE IMMEDIATELY! charged with retail theft. 128th Street for a report of shots fired with a victim 6 Crestwood Adviser February 2020 Number 515 Thank You, Crestwood, for Your Generosity … An enormous thank-you to everyone with this great program. Thank you who generously donated toys at our to Linda and Ron for their time, store for the Chicagoland Toys for energy and expertise in running it so Tots program. More than 200 toys smoothly. were collected at our location! The smiles on the faces of those receiving Have a blessed, happy and healthy gifts from this program could light up 2020! Crestwood! Sincerely, This was our first year being involved Baseball Dreams & Memories

(LEFT PHOTO) Assistant Principal Andrew Deines worked the cafeteria during AP Rush at Shepard High School. He talked with students during lunch periods to encourage them to ‘level up,’ or enroll in more dual credit and Advanced Placement courses in the 2020-2021 school year. (RIGHT PHOTO) Students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses at Shepard High School received AP shirts to celebrate their efforts to take the toughest classes available. It was part of the AP Rush campaign. Shepard Asks Students to ‘Level Up’ During AP Rush While second semester has only just started, staff from Shepard High School dual-credit classes, and currently enrolled AP students speaking to younger already has asked students to consider bigger challenges in 2020-2021. students about the benefits of such classes, time management, the amount of work involved, and anything else they wanted to know. Through AP Rush, administrators and teachersencouraged students to embrace the rigor of dual-credit and Advanced Placement courses. In part the Currently enrolled AP students also received T-shirts to wear on Friday as a campaign aspired to change attitudes about taking on tougher classes — staff show of celebration for their efforts. also designed AP Rush as a reminder of the college credit opportunities of both. In the last decade, Shepard and District 218 overall have set new records in AP enrollment, national exams passed, and nationally recognized AP Scholars. AP Rush activities included teachers recommending students for tougher They also earn more dual credits than any other high school district in the classes, students signing pledges during lunch periods to enroll in AP and Moraine Valley Community College attendance area. February 2020 Number 515 Crestwood Adviser 7 Protect Yourself From Energy-Related Fraud! JOHN Z. TOSCAS

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Scammers posed as ComEd employees may come to your home or Crestwood Residents business and request a payment. They could even call you from what Former appears to be a ComEd phone number. Always remember: ComEd will never call or come to your home or business to sell electricity or State Prosecutor ask for personal information such as your account number, social security number, tax identification number or bank information. Real Estate Closings & Contracts ComEd will never ask to see your bill or for you to make immediate payment in any form — by cash, check, prepaid cash card, or Real Estate Tax Appeals cryptocurrency such as bitcoin. Traﬃc Citations

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he directed a group of scouts to complete Eagle Scout to Be construction of a secure play area for preschool students in St. Christopher School. The project Honored was important to Joe for two reasons: First, St. Christopher Parish is the hosting community of Joseph Michael Alfano, a member of Scouts BSA Troop 358 and the project was a way to give back Troop 358 in Midlothian, Illinois, and the Pathway to this community; and second, Joe was once a to Adventure Council, received his Eagle Scout preschooler at the school. The project took several rank on Aug. 20th, 2019. His Eagle Court of Honor days to complete, but on the primary working will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9th. day, 15 scouts from Troop 358 and their leaders came out to participate in the project by weeding, Joe became a Cub Scout in 2nd grade, and earned mulching and putting up fencing. his Arrow of Light as a Webelo. He moved to Boy Scouts in 5th grade. One of his favorite activities Joe is currently a sophomore at Marist High was the annual U.S. Grant Pilgrimage to Galena, School in Chicago. He is a trombone player in the Ill. He served his troop in a variety of leadership school’s marching and concert band, a member of positions, including quartermaster, patrol leader, the Academic Team, and is in the school’s Honors assistant senior patrol leader, and junior assistant Academic Program. scoutmaster. As an Eagle Scout, Joseph earned 24 merit badges. He also earned both of the Scouts We offer our salute to this new Eagle Scout for a BSA Catholic awards: Ad Altare Dei and the Pope job well done. Congratulations, Joe! Pius XII Emblem. (RIGHT PHOTO) Joseph Michael Alfano of Scouts BSA Troop 358 in Midlothian has earned his Eagle Scout As part of Joe’s work toward Eagle, he completed award, and will be recognized at his Eagle Court of a major community service project in which Honor on Sunday, Feb. 9th. Shepard Announces 60 A.P. Scholars Shepard High School proudly announces that 60 exams) – Yousef Ahmad, Anthony Amant, Erica Also, Skylar Safi, Kyle Skopec, Emma Sobiski, Sam of its current students or May 2019 graduates Banicki, Emily Bowman, Gabija Brazauskaite, Emily VanderWeele, Nicole Walsh, Joseph Wolniak, Corri qualified as Advanced Placement Scholars. Brzezniak, Millisent Caballero, Lucas Contreras, Zimmerman, and Jakub Zolnik. Breanna Cordova, Matthew Delgadillo. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program A.P. Scholar with Honor (average score of at least offers students the opportunity to take challenging Also, Francesco DiDio, Reem Efein, Farah 3.25 on all exams, scores of 3 or higher on at least college-level courses while still in high school, and to Elhoumaidi, Joel Esparza, Joseph Feldner, Jannah four exams) – James Boudreau, Erol Ikiz, Kaylee receive college credit, advanced placement, or both Gad, Litzey Garcia, Kujtesa Gashi, James Greene, Janakos, Max Szykowny, and Alaa Zeidan. for successful performance on A.P. exams. Elliana Hall, Emily Hanley, Aniya Jackson, Veronica Janik, Elizabeth Jeeninga, Christian Johnsten. A.P. Scholar with Distinction (average score of The College Board honors outstanding performances at least 3.5 on all exams and scores of 3 or higher on A.P. exams with several levels of recognition. Also, Joshua Kingzette, Alexander Komperda, Alan on five or more) – Amal Alrashdan, Karina Avila, The following students received recognition as A.P. Krolikowski, Stephanie Lepak, Samantha Leyden, Zachary Chua, Paige Fugger, Nadia Hernandez, Tim Scholars. Riley Lyons, Sara McNicholas, Ally Mikos, Mario Kopec, Taha Naveed, Nancy Nguyen, Robert Quick, Owens, Tyler Picl-Ludwig, Madelyn Powers, Michael and Laila Zatar. absStepUp19cad A.P. Scholar (scores of at least 3 on three or more Ritchie. Caption: National A.P. Scholar (average score of at least 4 on all exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on at least 8 exams) – Amal Alrashdan absStepUp19singA Caption: More than 1,400 institutions award a full year’s credit (sophomore standing) to students presenting a sufficient number of qualifying grades.

(LEFT PHOTO) Shepard High School proudly announces that 60 of its seniors and May 2019 graduates qualified as Advanced Placement Scholars. Pictured are the current seniors who earned A.P. Scholar, A.P. Scholar with Honor, or A.P. Scholar With Distinction awards.

Shepard Students Selected for All-SSC Honors Band District 130 to Hold Shepard High School proudly announces that The jazz band was led by clinician Rich Daniels Preschool Screenings nine students earned selection to the All-South from Chicago, and the concert band was led by Dr. Suburban Conference Honors Band. Alicia Neal, director of bands at Eastern Illinois District 130 Preschool Screenings will be held at University. The students rehearsed for five hours Horace Mann School (2975 Broadway St., Blue Band students from the 14 schools in the and performed an evening concert. Island) Feb. 18th, 19th and 21st. Parents in the conference were represented with students District 130 area who wish to determine whether performing in the 25-member Jazz Band or the Shepard students selected to the SSC Honors Band their children are eligible for pre-Kindergarten or 120-member concert band. include Noah Treat-Jazz Band Tenor Saxophone; Early Childhood programs are encouraged to call Cole Esparza-Tuba; James Zable-Trumpet; Maximus (708) 489-7440 to schedule a screening. Hogan-Flute; Jessica Crowe-French Horn; Matthew Rivera-Oboe; Emily Correll-Flute; Eric Spindler; Alto Saxophone; Nathan Morgan-Jazz Band Trumpet 3.

(LEFT PHOTO) Shepard High School students selected for the All-South Suburban Conference Honors Band include, from left, (Top) Noah Treat-Jazz Band Tenor Saxophone, Cole Esparza-Tuba, James Zable-Trum- pet, (Middle) Maximus Hogan-Flute, Jessica Crowe- French Horn, Matthew Rivera-Oboe. (Front) Emily Correll-Flute, Eric Spindler-Alto Saxophone, Nathan Morgan-Jazz Band Trumpet 3. February 2020 Number 515 Crestwood Adviser 9 Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy Through Winter February storms and cold temperatures can be • Check tire tread or, if necessary, replace tires • Learn safety precautions to follow when dangerous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead. with all weather or snow tires. outdoors. Prepare your home and cars. Prepare for power outages • Keep gas tank full to avoid ice in the tank and » Work slowly when doing outside chores. and outdoor activity. Check on older adults. fuel lines. » Take a buddy and an emergency kit • Use a wintertime formula in your windshield when you are participating in outdoor February is often one of the harshest months of washer. recreation. winter, if not the entire year. If you are prepared • Prepare a winter emergency kit to keep in your » Carry a cellphone. for the hazards it brings, you are more likely to stay car in case you become stranded. The kit should » safe and healthy when temperatures bottom out. include: » cell phone, portable charger, and extra batteries; » blankets; » food and water; » booster cables, flares, tire pump, and a bag of sand or cat litter (for traction); » compass and maps; » flashlight, battery-powered radio, and extra batteries; » first-aid kit; and Do This When You Plan to Travel » plastic bags (for sanitation). When planning travel, be aware of current and Take These Steps for Your Home forecast weather conditions. Staying inside is no guarantee of safety. Take these Equip in Advance for Emergencies • Avoid traveling when the weather service has steps to keep your home safe and warm during the Be prepared for weather-related emergencies, issued advisories. winter months. including power outages. • If you must travel, inform a friend or relative Shepard Announces 60 A.P. Scholars • Stock food that needs no cooking or of your proposed route and expected time of Winterize your home. refrigeration and water stored in clean arrival. • Install weather stripping, insulation and storm containers. • Follow these safety rules if you become windows. • Ensure that your cell phone is fully charged. stranded in your car. • Insulate water lines that run along exterior • When planning travel, be aware of current and » Make your car visible to rescuers. Tie a walls. forecast weather conditions. brightly colored cloth to the antenna, raise • Clean out gutters and repair roof leaks. • Keep an up-to-date emergency kit, including: the hood of the car (if it is not snowing), » Battery-operated devices, such as a and turn on the inside overhead lights Check your heating systems. flashlight, a National Oceanic and (when your engine is running). • Have your heating system serviced Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) » Move anything you need from the trunk professionally to make sure that it is clean, Weather Radio, and lamps; into the passenger area. Stay with your car working properly, and ventilated to the outside. » extra batteries; unless safety is no more than 100 yards • Inspect and clean fireplaces and chimneys. » first-aid kit and extra medicine; away. • If you do not have a working smoke detector, » baby items; and » Keep your body warm. Wrap your entire install one. Test batteries monthly and replace » Cat litter or sand for icy walkways. body, including your head, in extra them twice a year. • Protect your family from carbon monoxide. clothing, blankets, or newspapers. Huddle • Have a safe alternate heating source and » Keep grills, camp stoves, and generators with other people if you can. alternate fuels available. out of the house, basement and garage. » Stay awake and stay moving. You will • Prevent carbon monoxide (CO) emergencies. » Locate generators at least 20 feet from the be less vulnerable to cold-related health » Install a CO detector to alert you of the house. problems. As you sit, keep moving your presence of the deadly, odorless, colorless » Leave your home immediately if the CO arms and legs to improve circulation and gas. Check batteries when you change your detector sounds, and call 911. stay warmer. clocks in the fall and spring. » Run the motor (and heater) for about 10 » Learn symptoms of CO poisoning — minutes per hour, opening one window headache, dizziness, weakness, upset slightly to let in air. Make sure that snow stomach, vomiting, chest pain, and is not blocking the exhaust pipe — this confusion. will reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Above all, be ready to check on family and neighbors who are especially at risk from cold weather hazards: young children, older adults, and the chronically ill. If you have pets, bring them inside. If you cannot bring them inside, provide Take These Precautions Outdoors adequate, warm shelter and unfrozen water to Outdoor activities can expose you to several safety drink. hazards, but you can take these steps to prepare for them: No one can stop the onset of winter. However, if Don’t Forget to Prepare Your Car • Wear appropriate outdoor clothing: wear a you follow these suggestions, you will be ready for it Get your car ready for cold weather use before tightly woven, preferably wind-resistant coat when it comes. winter arrives. or jacket; inner layers of light, warm clothing; • Service the radiator and maintain antifreeze mittens; hats; scarves; and waterproof boots. Be sure to visit CDC’s Winter Weather webpage for level. • Sprinkle cat litter or sand on icy patches. more winter weather safety tips.

a national service organization comprised of veterans the meeting with you. Attention Veterans dedicated to helping other veterans receive the medical If you were honorably discharged from the U.S. military attention and compensation they deserve. Again, this service and and believe you suffer from an injury or illness that you all subsequent services DAV Chapter 84 meets on the First Friday of each contracted because of your service, you are invited to provided by the DAV month at 6:30 p.m. at the Johnson Phelps VFW Post attend a meeting of the Disabled American Veterans are free of charge. To learn more about the DAV and its #5220 located at 9574 South 52nd Avenue in Oak Lawn, (DAV), Chapter 84 in Oak Lawn to get help in filling a mission to serve disabled veterans visit their website at: Illinois. National and Chapter Service Officers will be claim for your injury or illness. www.DAV.org. available to assist you in filing a claim for compensation There is no charge or fees for this service. The DAV is and medical assistance. Bring a copy of your DD-214 to 10 Crestwood Adviser February 2020 Number 515 MYCHAL J. TOSCAS BROKER Fire Safety during Winter Storms Winter storms can happen almost anywhere. They can cause us problems. Know what to do before, during and after a storm. This will help keep you and your family safe from a winter fire. • Test all smoke alarms. Do this at least once a month. This way you will know they are working. Install carbon important monoxide alarms in your home. Test the alarms. • Plan two ways out of the home in case of an emergency. reminder Clear driveway and front walk of ice and snow. This will There are more home fires provide easy access to your home. in winter than in any other season. Half of all home 15812 S. Wolf Road • Make sure your house number can be seen from the heating fires happen in street. If you need help, firefighters will be able to Orland Park, IL 60462 find you. December, January and February. • Be ready in case the power goes out. Have flashlights on hand. Also have battery-powered lighting and fresh As you stay cozy batteries. Never use candles. and warm this winter season, • Stay aware of winter weather. Listen to the television or 708.431.3111 radio for updates. Watch for bulletins online. be fire smart! • Check on neighbors. Check on others who may need Fax 708.361.9618 help. • Generators should be used outdoors. Keep them away from windows and doors. Do not run a generator inside your garage, even if the door is open. • Stay away from downed wires. Report any downed wires Life-long Crestwood to authorities. Fact • Be ready if the heat stops working. Use extra layers Nearly half of Resident of clothes and blankets to stay warm. If you use an all space heater emergency heat source, keep anything that can burn fires involve at least 3 feet away. electric space • Turn portable heaters off when you leave the room. heaters. Turn them off when you go to bed. E-Mail [email protected] NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION The leading information and knowledge resource on ﬁre, electrical and related hazards

nfpa.org/education ©NFPA 2017 Help Restock the Food Pantry Shelves! Incarnation St. Vincent DePaul food pantry is in need of non perishable foods after providing holiday meals to families in need this holiday season. If you would like to help restock their shelves, non perishable food donations can be dropped off at Crestwood Public Library from Jan. 13th - Feb. 15th, 2020. Incarnation St. Vinvent DePaul provides services to families in the Crestwood, Alsip and Palos Heights Communities. Thank you for your generosity.

February Youth and Family Programs at Crestwood Public Library Crestwood Public Library February Adult Programs MessyÿMondays! Winter Story Time and Tiny Tots Toddlersÿandÿanÿadultÿcanÿexperienceÿallÿthoseÿmessyÿ Preschoolÿstoryÿtimeÿforÿagesÿ3-5ÿÿ thingsÿyouÿwouldÿnotÿlikeÿtoÿplayÿwithÿatÿhome. willÿmeetÿÿFridaysÿatÿ11:30am. NewÿsessionÿcontinuesÿuntilÿFebruaryÿ24,ÿ2020 TinyÿTotÿstoriesÿforÿagesÿ12-36ÿmonthsÿwithÿanÿadult,ÿ Agesÿ12-36ÿmonthsÿatÿ10:30am willÿmeetÿÿFridaysÿatÿ10:30am. SessionÿrunsÿuntilÿÿFebruaryÿ28,ÿ2020ÿÿ Valentine's Day Candy Making PreschoolÿArt! Childrenÿagesÿ3-5ÿwillÿcreateÿtheirÿownÿfabulousÿartÿ Read to The Dogs!! We're getting ready for Valentine's Day by making our own chocolate treats! projectsÿusingÿallÿdifferentÿartÿmaterials.ÿ Does your child need some practice reading Join us for this sweet class where you'll be able to make your own Valentine's Pleaseÿdressÿtoÿgetÿmessy out loud? We have the perfect listeners. EveryÿMondayÿatÿ11:30amÿuntilÿFebruaryÿ24,ÿ2020 Therapy Dog Hershey and his friends will listen chocolates to take home and enjoy with that special someone. while kids grades K-5 read out loud for Space is limited - be sure to register in advance. Monday, February 10, 6:00 PM Little Builders 15 minutes. May have 2 slots. Littleÿbuildersÿindependentlyÿplayÿandÿlearnÿwithÿaÿ Tuesday, February 11 from 6:00-7:30 varietyÿofÿbuildingÿtoys. Agesÿ2-5ÿyearsÿold All readers must register for a time slot. EveryÿThursdayÿfromÿ11:30ÿ- 12:30pm Book Discussion Group ValentineÿPartyÿwithÿNoah'sÿArk! PajamaÿStoryÿTime Kidsÿagesÿ4-9ÿjoinÿusÿforÿValentine'sÿDayÿFun!!! Be sure to pick up a copy of our latest Book Club read at the front desk! Childrenÿ3-8ÿcomeÿdressedÿinÿyourÿpajamasÿtoÿhear Any patron 18 and older is welcome to join our group. storiesÿandÿmakeÿaÿcraftÿtoÿtakeÿhome.ÿ Weÿwillÿhearÿstories,ÿplayÿgames,ÿstuffÿaÿcuteÿpuppy Wednesday,ÿFebruaryÿ19,ÿ2020ÿatÿ6:00pm orÿkangarooÿtoÿtakeÿhome.ÿÿCostÿ$5.00ÿperÿchild. Our next meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 5, at 6:00 PM. Wednesday,ÿFebruaryÿÿ12ÿatÿ6:00pm Lego Club ChildrenÿgradesÿK-4ÿwillÿlearnÿbuildingÿbasicsÿandÿ FamilyÿBingoÿNight:ÿ creativityÿduringÿthisÿoneÿhourÿprogram. BringÿtheÿwholeÿfamilyÿtoÿplayÿfamilyÿBingo New!! Canasta Club Thursday,ÿFebruaryÿ20,ÿ2020ÿatÿ4:00pm whereÿwhenÿtheÿparentÿwinsÿsoÿdoesÿtheÿchild!!! We’re looking for some folks who are interested in playing Canasta. Tuesday,ÿFebruaryÿ25,ÿ2020ÿatÿ6:00pm CraftyÿKids ***ÿNewÿ***ÿÿÿKidsÿDrawingÿClassÿ*** No experience required, we will teach you how to play! Letÿyourÿchildÿbeÿcreativeÿwithÿaÿvarietyÿofÿfunÿandÿ ChildrenÿgradesÿK-3ÿcanÿcomeÿtoÿtheÿlibraryÿtoÿlearnÿtoÿ Join us for our meet-up on Saturday, February 1, from 10:30am-12:30pm. creativeÿartÿprojectsÿinÿthisÿoneÿhourÿclass. pencilÿdrawÿandÿcolorÿaÿvarietyÿofÿobjects. KidsÿgradesÿK-3ÿÿÿÿMon.ÿFebruaryÿ3ÿ&ÿ17ÿatÿ4:00pm Monday,ÿFebruaryÿ10,ÿ2020ÿatÿ4:00pm

LetsÿPaint!! TweenÿCorner Stampin’ Up Card Class ChildrenÿgradesÿK-3ÿcanÿcomeÿtoÿtheÿlibraryÿtoÿcreate Join us for another session of card making with Stampin’ Up’s Dee Tollaksen! yourÿownÿmasterpieceÿonceÿaÿmonth.ÿ EpicÿGameÿClub! There is a non-refundable $5 cost per person at the time of registration. Thursday,ÿFebruaryÿ6,ÿ2020ÿatÿ4:00pm Tweensÿ&ÿteensÿagesÿ11-15ÿjoinÿusÿforÿanÿepicÿafternoonÿofÿ cardÿgames,ÿboardÿgamesÿandÿsnacks.ÿGamesÿprovidedÿorÿ Monday, February 3, at 6:00 PM GameÿDay! bringÿyourÿfavorite.ÿTues.,ÿFebruaryÿ18ÿ@ÿ4:00pm ChildrenÿgradesÿK-4ÿcanÿcomeÿtoÿtheÿlibraryÿtoÿplayÿ allÿsortsÿofÿgames.ÿAllÿgamesÿprovided KidsÿKitchen Thursday,ÿFebruaryÿ27,ÿ2020ÿatÿ4:00pm Kidsÿinÿgradesÿ3-8ÿcanÿlearnÿsomeÿbasicÿkitchenÿskillsÿandÿ Needles & Yarn Knitting Club noÿbakeÿrecipesÿduringÿthisÿoneÿhourÿclass.ÿ Interested in learning how to knit, or just want to make new friends? Join us for another Science Club Thursday,ÿFebruaryÿ13ÿatÿ4:00pmÿÿLimitÿofÿ12. ChildrenÿgradesÿK-5ÿwillÿlearnÿÿaboutÿÿaÿdifferentÿscienceÿ session of Needles & Yarn! Don’t have needles? You can purchase a pair at the library. topicÿeachÿmonthÿwithÿgroupÿparticipationÿ Crafteens! andÿÿhandsÿonÿactivities.ÿ FeelingÿCrafty?ÿNeedÿaÿproject?ÿWeÿhaveÿoneÿforÿyou!ÿStopÿ Monday, February 24, at 6:30 PM Wednesday,ÿFebruaryÿ26ÿ@ÿ6:00pm inÿtoÿseeÿwhatÿweÿareÿmaking.ÿÿÿTweens/Teensÿgradesÿ4-8. Monday,ÿFebruaryÿ24ÿatÿ4:00pm ChessÿChampions Haveÿyouÿwantedÿtoÿlearnÿtoÿplayÿchess,ÿneedÿsomeÿ Pizza and Pages Scrabble Club practice,ÿorÿjustÿwantÿtoÿplayÿtheÿgame?ÿ TeensÿGradesÿ9ÿ-12ÿjoinÿourÿHighÿSchoolÿBookÿClubÿasÿweÿ Interested in playing scrabble? Stop by the library and join a game and ThisÿsessionÿofÿChessÿClubÿforÿGradesÿ1-10, readÿandÿdiscussÿcurrentÿbooksÿoverÿpizza. meet some new friends. Scrabble games provided. runsÿuntilÿMarchÿ11.ÿWednesdaysÿatÿ3:30 Wednesday,ÿFebruaryÿ5ÿatÿ5:00pm.ÿÿÿÿÿ Saturday, February 15, 10:30am Ages 18 and up. Registration Required for all programs. Call 708-371-4090 for details.

February 2020 Number 515 Crestwood Adviser 11 Crestwood Recreation & Wellness Center is seeking… Youth swim lesson instructors/ lifeguards o Approximately 10 to 12 hours a week o Must work well with children and others o Comfortable in the water o Must be 16 years of age or older 5331 W. 135th o Lifeguards – need valid certification Water fitness/group exercise instructors and substitutes Crestwood, IL 60418 o Flexible schedule required o Valid certification required Please apply at the Crestwood Village Hall located at 13840 S. Cicero Ave. Crestwood, IL. 60418

FITNESS CENTER MEMBERSHIPS Crestwood Recreation & Wellness Center A Fitness and Aquatic Facility designed around you! 16 years of age and older Membership privileges include access to the fitness center, indoor track,  Flexible, easy & affordable memberships. sport courts and locker room.  Month to month, 6-month and yearly memberships available. Crestwood Residents Non—Residents  No initiation fees, no enrollment fees, no contracts. Individual Individual Annual $200 Annual $280 You choose the membership that’s right for you! 6 months $115 6 months $190 Monthly $20 Monthly $33 Stop by to see what we’re all about! Seniors (65+) Seniors (65+) Call us at 708-371-4810! Annual $145 Annual $195 6 months $115 6 months $190 Fitness Center Hours ALL INCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIPS Monthly $20 Monthly $33

Monday—Thursday 16 years of age and older 5:30 AM—10:00 PM Membership privileges include access to AQUATIC MEMBERSHIPS the indoor pool (lap, open, family swims, 16 years of age and older Friday water fitness classes), whirlpool, fitness 5:30 AM—8:00 PM Membership privileges include access to center, group exercise classes, indoor track, the indoor pool (lap, open, family swims), Saturday—Sunday sport courts and locker room. whirlpool, indoor track, sport courts 7:00 AM—5:00 PM Crestwood Residents Non—Residents and locker room.

Individual Individual Crestwood Residents Non—Residents Pool Hours Annual $280 Annual $360 6 months $190 6 months $255 Individual Individual Monday—Thursday Monthly $33 Monthly $45 Annual $190 Annual $265 6 months $115 6 months $190 5:30 AM—9:00 PM Seniors (65+) Seniors (65+) Monthly $20 Monthly $33 Friday Annual $195 Annual $245 5:30 AM—7:00 PM 6 months $175 6 months $235 Seniors (65+) Seniors (65+) Monthly $33 Monthly $45 Annual $125 Annual $175 Saturday—Sunday 6 months $95 6 months $160 Monthly $20 Monthly $33 7:15 AM—4:00 PM www.CrestwoodFitness.com WINTER 2020 Yoga for Everyone Mondays February 24 — March 30 (6 week session)

Times: 6:00 to 7:00 PM or 7:15 to 8:15 PM (Code # 331800-Y) (Code# 331800-Z) Zumba Gold (low-impact) on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.

(Membership is not required to take Zumba classes.) A great class for those new to yoga and those who want to continue their practice. We will be working in the Hatha yoga style in a fitness setting. Modifications will be given to accommodate all levels. Class includes $9.00 drop-in rate per class breathing techniques, strengthening, stretching and meditation. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga sticky mat and a towel to class. 5 class punch card $35.00 resident / Fees for the 6-Week Session: $40.00 nonresident $41.00 Resident / $46.00 Non-Resident

(Zumba punch cards expire 90 days from date of purchase)

5331 W. 135th Street Crestwood, IL 60418 708-371-4810 5331 W. 135th St., Crestwood, IL., 7083714810 Instructor: Beth Robinson Instructor Bio— DON’T WAIT—IT NOW All classes taught by Lynn Kata licensed Zumba® Instructor Beth has received her 200RYT training through Reflections Yoga Center. She is Yoga Alliance Like Lynn at facebook.com/lynnkatazumba Registered, YogaFit Level 1 and Prenatal certified. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 12 Crestwood Adviser February 2020 Number 515

BIELA CENTER For more Information 4545 Midlothian Turnpike - Crestwood, IL CALENDAR: FEBRUARY 2020 708-371-4860 Ext. 6001 MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • THURSDAY MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • FRIDAY TUESDAY & FRIDAY Movies, Cards and Games - Anytime Fitness from 11am-12pm Lunch From 12 - 1pm & Bingo at 1pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Fitness Fitness & Bingo Fitness Cards, Games 3 4 Lunch: Hot roast beef 5 6 & Movies 7 sandwich and potato salad Crestwood Seniors Club Lunch: Hot Dogs and Time: 12:30 p.m. Mexican Train Game Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm Fries Bingo Line Dancing Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Fitness & Bingo 10 11 12 Fitness 13 Cards, Games 14 Fitness Lunch: Mac and Cheese & Movies with garlic bread FREE BINGO FREE BINGO Lunch: Kettle Turkey Time: 12: 00 pm - 1:00pm Mexican Train Game Sandwich & Red Bingo Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm Velvet Cakes Line Dancing Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Cards, Games 17 Fitness 18 19 Fitness 20 21 Fitness & Bingo Lunch: Walking Tacos and & Movies Mexican Train Game Salsa Blood Pressure Screening Lunch: Pizza: Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm Time: 9:30am to 11:00am Cheese or Sausage Bingo Ameristar Casino Trip Crestwood Seniors Club Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Time: 12:30 p.m. Line Dancing Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Lunch: Jambalaya, Chili, Corn Cards, Games Fitness Fitness Fitness & Bingo 24 25 bread and Paczki. All are invited 26 27 & Movies 28 to bring a Snack or Dessert to share with friends and indulge on Mexican Train Game Lunch: Tomato Soup Fat Tuesday !!! Time 1:00pm to 4:00pm and ½ grilled cheese Volo Auto Museum sandwich Bingo Time 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Rules of the Road Classes Line Dancing Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30pm Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm

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Tuesday, February 4th: Hot roast beef sandwich and AMERISTAR CASINO potato salad TRIP Friday, February 7th: Hot Dogs and Fries Tuesday, February 11th: Mac and Cheese with garlic bread Where there is more than Cars . Over 33 Unique Exhibits Friday, February 14th: Kettle Turkey Sandwich & …

Red Velvet Cake The Volo Auto Museum is situated on 35 beautifully groomed acres and is one of the most unique auto museums in Illinois, as well as the entire country. The heart of our family owned Tuesday, February 18th: Walking Tacos and Salsa and operated museum is Volo Auto Sales, which has one of the most respected names in the Pizza: Cheese or Sausage industry. Wander our auto showrooms and marvel at the iconic classic and muscle cars, and Friday, February 21st: even original cars from movies and TV. Tuesday, February 25th: Jambalaya, Chili, Corn bread and Date: February 20th, 2020 But we're more than just cars. We're a place where the past comes to life. From a self-playing Paczki. All are invited to bring a orchestra to a Disney gallery, our vast collection of pop culture and Americana artifacts offers Cost: $25.00 includes Coach Transportation and $10.00 food visitors a stroll down memory lane and the chance to make new memories. Snack or Dessert to share with Thousands of mechanical marvels are waiting to be explored — but that's not all that draws voucher toward the buffet lunch 250,000 visitors to the Volo Auto Museum every year. Stroll through the village and see an friends and indulge on 1885 train caboose and a 1949 motorhome. Then enjoy lunch and a show at Show Biz Pizza. Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm (Bus departs at 9:30am) Fat Tuesday …. Yeah!!! Come experience the Volo Auto Museum and have FUN with us!! Friday, February 28th: Tomato Soup and ½ grilled Bus departs from the Biela Center ** Important Date Change**

th New Date: February 27 , 2020 cheese sandwich 4545 Midlothian turnpike Time: 9:00am -4:30pm (bus departs at 9:30am) Must reserve spot Enjoy a delicious lunch for $5.00 at the Biela Center Tuesday Cost: $40.00 includes tickets to Museum and Coach Transportation and Fridays. Lunch is served at 12:00pm. Bingo and a movie 708-371-4800- (6002) Tickets available at the Biela Center Office, 4545 Midlothian Turn Pike Crestwood start at 1 p.m.. Lunch reservations must be made ONE WEEK Must be paid in full by February 12th , 2020 Call today to reserve your spot 708-371-4800 (6002) th in advance. Outside Food: No outside homemade food can be *** Must be paid in full by February 14 , 2020 *** brought in. Exceptions: parties and special, approved events.

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Mexican Train Game ALL ages WELCOME!! Mexican Train is a game played with Domino’s If you have NEVER played come and we will teach you…. Its sooooo FUN Day Every Thursday | Time 1:00pm to 4:00pm

FREE BINGO FREE BINGO FREE BINGO FREE BINGO February 12th, 2020: Join us at The Biela Center 4545 Midlothian POTAWATOMI CASINO Turnpike. Time: 12:00-1:00 PM. Desserts and prizes will be provided. Seating is limited: Please call Linda McSweeney at (708) AND BINGO 371-4800 ext. 6001 to RSVP. TRIP Biela Center Services Based on the Academy Award winner for Best Picture, An American in Paris brings breathtaking moments of dance and song to the stage. Come away with Jerry Dental Van – FREE For ALL Ages: Feburary 5th, 2020. Time: Mulligan, an American GI doing his best to make it as a painter in the bustling city 10-2pm. Must call to reserve spot: 708-371-4800 (6001) Re- of Paris following the end of World War II. The storied streets of the City of Lights become the dancefloor to a ravishing and passionate voyage into art, friendship, served Appointments ONLY COME SPEND THE DAY AT A SLEEK MONDERN CASINO AND and love. BINGO HALL Set to the music of George and Ira Gershwin, this four-time Tony Award winner Rules of the Road Classes: February 25th, 2020. Time: A Must See!! 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Must call to reserve spot of class 708-371- WITH MULITPLE RESTURANTS th Date: March 25 , 2020 at Drury Lane in Oakbrook 4800 (6001). Time: 9:30am -4:30pm (bus departs at 10:00am) th Date: March 11 , 2020 Cost: $85.00 includes Theater Tickets, Lunch and Coach Transportation Cost: $25.00 for Coach Transportation Lunch: With your choice of; Grilled Chicken Breast w/Marsala Sauce, Parmesan Crusted Tilapia or 8 Finger Cavatelli Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm Tickets available at Biela Center Office, Bus departs from the Biela Center 4545 Midlothian Turn Pike Crestwood Are you ready? 4545 Midlothian turnpike Are your boots shined and your cowboy hat cleaned Call today to reserve your spot 708-371-4800 (6002) th Line Dancing at t he Biela Center Must reserve spot *** Must be paid in full by March 11 , 2020 *** 4545 Midlothian Turnpike Crestwood IL 708-371-4800- (6002) Are you ready? th Start Date: Thursday February 6 , 2020 Must be paid in full by February 20th, 2020 Are your bootTsi mshei:n 1e:d0 0anpdm y toou 2r :c0o0wpmbo y hat cleaned Cost: $30.00 for (6) week session Line DInasntcriuncgt oart Mthse. BRiietala S C. e nter Call to reserve your spot 708 371 4800 (6001) … Men, Women, Guest of ALL Ages are welcome 4545 Midlothian Turnpike Crestwood IL You don’t want to miss this Boot Scottin’ Boogie th Start Date: Thursday February 6 , 2020 Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm Cost: $30.00 for (6) week session

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Never A Dull Moment at the Biela Center April • Date: February 20th, 2020: Office, Word and Excel. Time 9:30am to 11:30am The Biela Center is located at 4545 Midlothian Turnpike, but do you know what goes on a daily basis? You never • Jelly Belly @ Mars Cheese Castle: April 2nd, have to be bored again. 2020. Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm (bus departs at Crochet Classes 9:30am). Coach Transportation. Take a look at the many activities that wait for you here: Cost: $30.00 Must be paid in full by March 16th, 2020 A few spaces still left!!!!!! Not too late to join *Choose a senior fitness group that works best for you- one, two, or three times a week. • The Shrine of Christ Passion: April 9th, Intermediate: 8- week session learn how to read a 2020. Time: 8:30am to 3:00pm (Bus departs variety of patterns as you create new items for your *Senior Club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each at 9:00am). Cost: $55.00 Includes Coach loved ones. month 11:30- 3:00pm. Looking for NEW MEMBERS Started on: January 27th, 2020 Come JOIN us! Transportation, Lunch and Trolley ride. Must be paid in full by March 19th, 2020 Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm *Lunch and bingo are offered Tuesdays and Fridays all Cost: $40.00 - Must be paid in full to reserve a spot. Only year at the Biela Center. • EVITA: April 22nd, 2020. Time: 9:30am to 10 spots per class. *Join us for our group trips to Holiday Parties, Plays, Holi- 4:00pm (Bus departs at 10:00am). Cost: $89.00 day shopping, Casino and other interesting venues. Includes, Coach Transportation, Play Tickets Beginners: 8- week session NO experience needed – and Lunch. Must be paid in full by March 31st, bring H hook and 4 ply yarn. 2020 Started on: January 27th, 2020 February Time: 5:30 to 7:30pm Cost: $40.00 – Must be paid in full to reserve a spot. • Volo Auto Museum: February 27, 2020: Time: • Horse Shoe Casino: April 29th, 2020. Time: 10:30am to 4:30pm (Bus departs at 11:00am). 9:30am to 6:00pm. Cost: $40.00 includes Coach Call Biela to reserve spot 708-371-4800-6001 Transportation and Tickets to Museum. Must be Cost: $25.00: Includes Free Buffet food Voucher paid in full by January 17th, 2020 and Coach Transportation. Must be paid in full by March 31st, 2020 More Events • Ameristar Casino: February 20th, 2020: . Time: MAY • Senior Club: Date: February 5th and 19th, 2020. 9:00am to 3:00pm. Cost: $25.00 includes Coach Time: 12:30 to 3:30. Transportation. Must be paid in full by February • Tommy Guns: Downtown Chicago: May 6th, 10th, 2020 2020. Time: 11:00am to 4:30pm (bus departs at • Town and County Art League: February 14th, 11:30am). Cost: $81.00: Includes Show ticket, 2020. Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Meeting held at March Lunch choices and Coach Transportation. Must Biela Center 4545 Midlothian Turnpike. be paid in full by April 1st, 2020 • Potawatomi Casino: March 11th, 2020. Time: • Line Dancing at the Biela Center: Thursday 10:00am to 6:00pm. Cost: $25.00 includes Coach • Kinky Boots: Paramount Theater: May 20, February 6th, 2020: Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Transportation. Must be paid in full by February 2020: Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm (Bus Departs at Cost: $30.00 for (6) week session. Are you ready? 14th, 2020 10:00am). Cost: $83.00 Includes Theater Ticket, Are your boots shined and your cowboy hat cleaned. Lunch, and Coach Transportation. Must be paid Men, Women, Guest of ALL Ages are welcome • Flower and Garden Show: March 19th, 2020. in Full by April 30th, 2020 You don’t want to miss this Boot Scottin’ Boogie. Cost: $25.00 includes Coach Transportation. Time: Instructor Ms. Rita S. Call to reserve your spot 8:30am to 2:00pm (Bus Departs at 9:00am). Must Computer Classes …708 371 4800 (6001) be paid in full by February 27th, 2020 • Computer Classes: Free, must call to reserve • Illinois State License Plates: Did you know? • An American in Paris @ Drury Lane : March space, seats are limited 708-371-4800 (6001) There is a Senior Discount on the purchase of your 25th, 2020. Time: 9:30 am to 4:00pm (Bus departs State License plates? Follow the information on at 10:00am). Cost: $85.00 Includes, Play tickets, • Date: February 10th, 2020 : Beginners/Mobile the flyer below or come to the Biela Center for help Lunch and Coach Transportation. Must be paid in Devices, Cell phones, IPad, Laptops. Time applying online. full by March 11th, 2020 9:30am to 11:30am

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REMEMBER, THE MORE I SELL YOUR CRESTWOOD PROPERTY FOR THE MORE MINE ARE WORTH! 14 Crestwood Adviser February 2020 Number 515 “In Focus” Seen Did You Know? Around Crestwood • The Village pays for all garbage service for all single family homes and multi family condos — no cost to the resident! Let’s see Crestwood from your point of view! We are asking residents to • The Crestwood Police Department offers a variety of services, including submit their pictures of Crestwood and local happenings to feature in our vacation watch, lights out, pothole reporting or any issues you would like monthly editorial “In Focus.” We will select our favorites to share every your Public Works Department to know about. Visit www.frontlinepss. month in the Crestwood Adviser. Please forward your pictures to com/crestwood. Michelle Beneventi at [email protected] • Postage stamps are sold at Village Hall. • The Village offers a Pace Bus transportation service for all of its residents. This bus is driven by our friendly bus driver, Ray. Ray will take you anywhere within the Village boundaries. Our bus is handicap-accessible. There is a small fee for some riders. Seniors ride FREE! Call the Village at (708) 371-4800 to inquire regarding the schedule.

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Mexican music, bringing the heat to warm up a cold 6601 W. College Dr., Palos Heights Prairie Wolf Party February. The group has earned a Latin Grammy nomination Come join this annual tradition of praise through music, Saturday, Feb. 1st, 1:30-3:30pm in the Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album category, and its song and dance in the Ozinga Chapel Auditorium at Trinity Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center latest album, Herencia de la Tierra Mia, debuted at No. 2 on Christian College. Admission is free and the event is open to 9800 Willow Springs Rd., Willow Springs Billboard’s Latin Album sales chart. Tickets are $30, $25 for the public. Complete canine crafts and take a mammal march out seniors, and free for children and students with ID. Those on the trails to search for signs of coyote. Ages 4-10 with who qualify for free admission must acquire a ticket to Conservation@Home: Native adult. Registration is required. Call (708) 839-6897 or reserve a seat. For more information or to purchase tickets, email [email protected] for more Landscape Design call the Fine and Performing Arts Center Box Office at (708) information. Cost: FREE. Saturday, Feb. 22nd, 10:00am-12:00pm 974-5500 or visit morainevalley.edu/fpac. Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center “Happy People: A Year in the 9800 Willow Springs Rd., Willow Springs Valentine’s Day U of I Extension staff and volunteers teach simple design Taiga” Viewing principles for using native plants in home gardens. Call (708) Sunday, Feb. 1st, 1:00pm Night Hike Friday, Feb. 14th, 6:30-8:00pm 839-6897 or email [email protected] Sagawau Environmental Learning Center Little Red Schoolhouse Nature for more information. Cost: FREE. 12545 W. 111th St., Lemont Center Learn how people live in the Siberian Taiga in this 9800 Willow Springs Rd., Willow Springs captivating film by directors Werner Herzog and Dmitry Hike a short trail, sit by a campfire, roast marshmallows and Vasyukov. This program will be held only if ski trails are closed. more. Ages 21 and up. Registration required by Feb. 7th. For Call (630) 257-2045 or visit the Sagawau Facebook page to more information, call (708) 839-6897 or email littlered. check program status. Cost: FREE. [email protected]. Cost: $10 per couple. Tree Cookie Painting Saturday, Feb. 8th, 10:00am-2:00pm Gaelic Park Bridal Expo 2020 Sunday, Feb. 16th, 12:00-3:00pm Sand Ridge Nature Center Chicago Gaelic Park6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest 15981 Paxton Ave., South Holland Brides-to-be will want to take advantage of this annual Take in the last scenes of winter and paint them on take- event hosted by Chicago Gaelic Park. Come out for a day of home tree cookies. For more information, call (708) 868- shopping and meet with 50 top-rated vendors. The event will 0606 or email [email protected]. feature complimentary hors d’oeuvres and great giveaways, Aromatherapy Saturday, Feb. 29th, 1:30-2:30pm as well as a fashion show featuring gowns and evening wear Live in Concert: Mariachi Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center from David’s Bridal and Black Tie Formalwear. Admission is 9800 Willow Springs Rd., Willow Springs Herencia De México $7 online in advance/$10 at the door. Saturday, Feb. 8, 7:30pm Various scents can relax and soothe us. Learn about Moraine Valley Community College, Dorothy Menker Gospel Fest 2020 natural aromas and their healing effects. Agest 21 and Theater | 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills Friday, Feb. 21st, 7:00-9:00pm up. Registration is required. Call (708) 839-6897 or This ensemble of students from Chicago’s immigrant barrios Ozinga Chapel Auditorium email [email protected] for more will perform a program of its award-winning traditional Trinity Christian College information or to register. Cost: FREE.

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• Must be 4 years of age by January 1, 2020. A birth certificate will be required for all players (even if your child has played in the past). • Registration forms are available at the Crestwood Recreation & Wellness Center during business hours. Proof of residency will be required at the time of registration. • Anyone interested in coaching (head coach/assistant coach should make a note on the registration form at the time of registration. You’ll be contacted with more information. • Player/coach requests: Will try to accommodate— no guarantees. • Season: Runs lateApril until midJune (weather permitting). • Games and practices: Walker Park, 139th & Laramie, Crestwood. Games are played on Wednesday nights AT 6:00 pm and Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM. • Practices are scheduled during the week by the coach.

Cost: $50.00 for Crestwood Residents / NonResidents* (Fee includes: Team shirt, hat, pictures and medal) • *Crestwood Residents will be reimbursed at the end of the season if their child completes the entire season. Checks will be mailed in July of 2020.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE Practices for the 2020 season may 2020 SEASON, CONTACT begin indoors in lateMarch. KEAGAN HELSON Parents will be notified via email or letter. Sponsored By: Crestwood Rec & Wellness Center 5331 W. 135th Street Crestwood, IL 60445

[email protected] Volunteer coaches are needed for the Crestwood TBall— 7083714810 2020 season. Register now at the Crestwood Rec & Wellness Center Support the Local Businesses Who Support the Area Where You Live!

Local businesses are the backbone of our economy. They provide our Village with goods and services, jobs and gathering places. Business owners are stewards who invest in our neighborhoods. They ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in others to pursue their dreams of starting and growing a business. Mayor Presta and the Village board continuously strive to support the workforce and champion all the businesses in the Village! Shop local! Business Update: Shape Em Up Beauty Salon is MOVING! Shape Em Up Beauty Salon isn’t going far, but it is moving its facilities to a new location at 13310 S. Cicero. You can still rely on them, as always, for your hair, spa and waxing needs — just visit them in their new location and see what’s new! CALL TODAY! (708) 897-8555 Sales Rep: Moving from: 13142 S. Cicero to Final Visual mkarczewski New Location: 13310 S. Cicero Tue. - 01/14/2020 - 1:45:29 AM 3169063593 Go Check out their new location and wonderful services!

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