Vol. 31, No. 3 - May/Jun 2009D-Tales
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Vol. 31, No. 3May/June 2009
Village
of
Deerfield
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847/945.5000
Visit us online at
www.deerfield.il.us
Meeting Schedule
Meeting times/dates subject to change.
May
Fine Arts Commission
May 4, 6:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees
May 4 & 18, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Development Comm.
May 6, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
May 12, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
May 14 & 28, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
May 18, 7:30 p.m.
Safety Council
May 26, 7:30 p.m.
June
Fine Arts Commission
June 1, 6:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees
June 1 & 15, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Development Comm.
June 3, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
June 9, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
June 11 & 25, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
June 22, 7:30 p.m.
Safety Council
June 23, 7:30 p.m.
check it out!
Page 2:
• Annual Budget Overview
Page 3:
• Don’t Flush Meds!
Page 5:
• Annual Water Quality Report
Page 10:
• Tips for Your Vegetable Garden
Page 10:
• Farmers Market Information
Village Thanks Harris
and Welcomes Newly
Elected Officials
After 8 years as Mayor, Steve
Harris will be relinquishing
the gavel at the May 4th Board
meeting. Harris, a Deerfield
resident for over 20 years, was
elected to the Village Board in 1999 and to
his first term as mayor in 2001. He will be
recognized by the Board for his dedication
and service at the May 4 meeting.
Special thanks are also extended to Nort
Wasserman for his 6 months of service as
Trustee.
On April 7th, Trustee
Harriet Rosenthal was
elected Deerfield’s new
mayor. Previously, she was
elected to the Village Board for six terms
and served on the Plan Commission for 10
years, 2 of those as Chairman. She has been
a resident of the Village for over 40 years.
Mary Oppenheim and Alan Farkas were
elected to fill the seats vacated
by outgoing Trustees Nort
Wasserman and Harriet
Rosenthal. Ms. Oppenheim
has been a resident for
29 years. In 2005 she was
appointed to the Village Liquor
Control Commission and has
been a member of the Plan
Commission since 2006. Mr.
Farkas and his family moved to the Village
in 2007. He is an attorney who owns a
practice in Chicago.
Trustee Barbara Struthers was reelected
for her second term. She was first elected
in 2005 after serving on the Village Center
Development Commission for 16 years.
Trustee Struthers has been a resident of
Deerfield for over 25 years. e
Continued on Page 3
Deerfield Festival of
Fine Arts
Mark your calendars now! The 2009
Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts will be held
on May 30 and
May 31 from
10:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m. on
Park Avenue
and Deerfield
Road. This
year’s festival
will showcase ninety artisan’s works
including fiber art by Joan M. Ladendorf,
acrylic paintings by Penelope Osio-Brown,
mixed media sculptures by Skeeter
Aschinger, jewelry by John & Christine
Strobel, and stone and wood Shona
sculptures by Peter Rujawa from
Zimbabwe.
Now in its 7th year, the Festival of Fine
Arts has proven to be an entertaining,
family-friendly community event, and the
show’s popularity continues to grow, with
several thousand visitors from all over the
Chicagoland area in attendance to peruse or
purchase art. As in past years, all art media
will be represented.
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villageNEWS
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Annual Budget
Approved
The Village’s annual budget for the 2009-
2010 fiscal year was approved by the Mayor
and Board of Trustees at their April 20,
2009 meeting, culminating a thorough
review process by staff and the Board.
Municipal government provides a wide
range of basic services upon which we all
depend, including police protection,
potable water and snow plowing, to
highlight only a few. The ability for an
elected board to supply these services in
an effective and efficient manner heavily
depends upon its financial decisions. As is
typical, a great deal of time, energy, and
effort was put into the creation of this
budget, and the Board of Trustees worked
diligently to ensure that the quality of
services that Deerfield residents rely upon
remains unchanged. This budget is, as it has
been in years past, a balanced budget.
In order to maintain day-to-day operations,
as well as to fund necessary capital improve-
ments, several revenue enhancements have
been approved. These include:
Water Rate Increase
To maintain the viability of the Water Fund,
a 2.5% increase has been approved for the
water rate. An average household that uses
30 units of water per quarter will see an
increase in their quarterly water bill of
approximately $2.60.
Sewer Rate Increase
In order to match revenues to operating
costs, the Village’s sewer rate has also been
increased by 2.5%. An average household
can expect to see an additional $1.80 per
quarter applied due to this increase.
Property Tax Increase
While half would be offset by new value
from the recently ended Village Center
TIF district, this budget proposes a 10%
increase in the property tax levy to be
used for operational funds. The budget
also proposed that the debt service levy be
increased by 13%. These funds are used to
repay debt that the Village incurs for capital
projects. On average, if approved by the
Board of Trustees in December, residents
may expect to pay an additional $54 to the
Village.
The chart below displays the percentage
of a residential property tax bill that is
allocated to each governmental body in
the community. The Village’s portion of an
individual property tax bill remains well
under 4%. Put another way, less than 4
cents of each property tax dollar comes to
the Village. Because the Village is able to
rely on other revenue sources, such as the
municipal sales tax and the hotel/motel tax,
the burden on residents and businesses is
lessened, while still maintaining the high
levels of service relied upon by Deerfield
residents and businesses.
Questions may be directed to the Finance
Department at 847/945.5000, or via e-mail
at deermail@deerfield.il.us. e
Village Vehicle
Registration
Applications for 2009 vehicle stickers will
be mailed to all currently registered vehicle
owners in mid-May. Stickers must be
displayed on all vehicles registered or
garaged in Deerfield by July 1. If you
purchase your sticker by June 30, the sticker
fee is $30. After June 30, the fee includes
a 50% late penalty. Seniors may purchase
one sticker for $1 per household; additional
stickers are regularly priced.
Residents may purchase vehicle stickers in
person at Village Hall or may return their
renewal forms via mail or in the drop box
located in the median just south of Village
Hall on Jewett Park Drive.
Remember: The deadline to display a new
2009 sticker is July 1.
For more information, or if you have ques-
tions, please contact the Finance Department
at 847/945.5000 or visit www.deerfield.il.org.
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Household Electronics
Collections
In cooperation with SWALCO, the Village
will sponsor four household electronics
collections this year. Events are held at the
Deerfield Public Works Facility, 465 Elm
Street, from 9:00 - Noon.
Upcoming Dates:
May 16
July 18
September 12
November 21
No commercial, institutional or govern-
mental materials will be accepted. All items
must be free of any packaging material and
operating manuals.
For lists of acceptable and unacceptable
materials for recycling, please contact
SWALCO at 847/336.9340 or visit www.
lakecountyil.gov/swalco. e
publicWORKS
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September 15, 2009. Traffic detours will be
in place to facilitate better traffic flow and
emergency vehicle access should it be nec-
essary. Please refer to the Village’s website
www.deerfield.il.us for project information,
detour maps and construction updates. e
American Recovery &
Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
The Village has submitted stimulus funding
applications for over $22,000,000 in sewer,
water and street projects, including im-
provements to the Wastewater Reclamation
Facility. Each agency has a different process
and are still reviewing applications. Thus far,
the Village has been successful in receiving
ARRA funding for the Wilmot Road South
infrastructure project. e
Gypsy Moth Spraying
Similar to last year, aerial spraying to
control gypsy moth caterpillars has been
proposed for sections of Deerfield this
spring. A small, low-flying helicopter will
apply ‘Foray’, an insecticide made from the
naturally occurring soil bacteria Bacil-
lus thuringiensis, beginning early in the
morning. The spraying will occur sometime
between the middle of May and early June,
depending on weather conditions, and
caterpillar development.
The gypsy moth is a serious forest and
urban pest that was introduced into the
United States from Europe in the 1860s.
Within the past few years, populations in
northern Illinois have increased to the point
that the caterpillars may kill trees by eating
all of their leaves during May and June.
Aerial spraying will help reduce this
damage and will help decrease the
incredible number of caterpillars that can
result during a period of high infestation.
Caterpillars in high numbers can also
become a nuisance, ruining outdoor
activities.
If you would like more information on
gypsy moths, the Village’s suppression
program, or what you can do to actively
control the insect on your property, please
visit www.deerfield.il.us. e
Dispose of Medication
Properly
Don’t flush your meds! This important
message is one that the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
is promoting across the state. While recent
sampling has shown that Illinois water is
safe for human consumption, the long-term
effect of continued disposal through our
water system on aquatic life and habitats
is unknown. In October of 2008, the IEPA
sponsored a “Meds with Water, Not in
Water” conference to generate ways in
which to educate the public in the proper
methods of disposal.
Tossing prescription drugs into the garbage
is also troublesome. The Federal
government recommends that all unused,
unneeded or expired prescription drugs
be removed from their original contain-
ers, mixed with an undesirable substance,
such as used coffee grounds or kitty litter,
and placed in impermeable, nondescript
containers, such as empty cans or sealed
bags. These containers may be thrown in
the trash.
A better option is to return these drugs to
pharmaceutical take-back locations that
allow the public to bring unused drugs to a
central location for safe disposal. SWALCO
maintains several locations for household
chemical waste collections, which also
provide for the disposal of medications
(prescription and over-the-counter).
There will be a collection at Deerfield High
School on Saturday, August 1, from 8:00
a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (rain or shine).
Proper disposal is important for Deerfield,
as all wastewater in the community is
treated locally at the Wastewater
Reclamation Facility (WRF) on Hackberry
Road.
For more information, please call SWALCO at
847/336.9340 or visit
www.lakecountyil.gov/swalco, the IEPA at
www.epa.state.il.us/medication-disposal/, or
contact Frank Cisek, WRF Superintendent at
847/317.7245. e
Plan on attending the Artist’s Preview Party
on Friday, May 29 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. It
is a great opportunity to meet some of the
event’s presenting artists, pre-purchase fine
art or crafts, and mingle with neighbors and
friends. This kick-off event is co-sponsored
by the Village and Chamber of Commerce
and is only open to those 21 and older.
Please contact Village Hall for tickets to this
event at 847/945.5000.
Volunteers for this community event are
always needed! Please contact D&W
Events, festival coordinators, at
847/726.8669 or at dwevents@comcast.net
if you would like to assist with the show.
For more information, please contact the
Village Manager’s Office at 847/945.5000 or
visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us.
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Construction
Updates:
Wilmot Road South
For the Wilmot Road South improvement
project (Lake Cook Rd. to Deerfield Rd.),
the Village applied for construction
funding through the American Recov-
ery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The
stimulus program will contribute up to
$1,840,000 toward this $2,629,000 project.
In order to utilize this funding, we were
required to hold the bidding process in late
June. Therefore, construction is now
tentatively scheduled to begin in August.
Please refer to the Village’s website www.
deerfield.il.us for project information, detour
maps and construction updates.
Bridge Reconstruction –
Hazel Ave. & Wilmot Rd.
Each bridge will be closed during its
construction, and they will be constructed
on separate schedules by Herlihy Mid-
Continent Company. The Hazel Avenue
Bridge work is scheduled to begin the week
of May 18, 2009 and be completed by June
30, 2009. The Wilmot Road Bridge project
is scheduled to begin the first week of
August 2009 and be completed by
Fine Arts Continued
Continued from Page 1
boardREPORT
communityCALENDAR
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deerfield park district
Deer Dash
May 3
Disc Golf Tournament, Keller/Shepard
May 3
Hershey Track & Field Meet, Deerfield High
School, May 17
1/2 Day Happening, Jewett Park Center
May 22
Middle School Pool Party, Mitchell Pool
June 5 (Rain date, June 12)
Mitchell Pool Opens
June 6
Middle School Great America Trip
June 10
Triathlon at Deerspring Pool
June 13
Deerspring Pool Opens
June 13
Summer Sampler, Mitchell Pool
June 14 (kick-off), 21, 28
Public Swim Lessons Begin
June 25
District 109/Park Foundation Golf Outing,
Deerfield Golf Club, June 26
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847/945.0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org
deerfield public library
The Library will be closed all day Monday,
May 25.
Adult Programs:
Muslims 101
May 3, 2:00 p.m.
Movie: Brideshead Revisited
May 4, 6:30 p.m.
The Landscape as Canvas: Tools of a Land-
scape Architect, May 5, 7:15 p.m.
The Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall
May 6, 7:00 p.m.
Lovely Bones: Art of the Dead
May 17, 2:00 p.m.
Movie: The Curious Case of Benjamin
Button, May 18, 6:00 p.m.
Movie: The Painted Veil
May 20, 6:30 p.m.
The Mexico & Central America You Have
Never Seen, May 28, 7:00 p.m.
Outer Planets of the Solar System
June 2, 7:00 p.m.
Historic Route 66: A Journey Through
History, June25, 7:00 p.m.
Book Discussion:
American Creation by Joseph J. Ellis
May 19, 10:30 a.m.
The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham
May 21, 7:30 p.m.
The Optimist’s Daughter by Eudora Welty
June 11, 10:30 a.m.
The Tortilla Curtain by T.C. Boyle
June 18, 7:30 p.m.
Youth Programs:
Family Times
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.
Toddler Times
May 7 & May 21, 10:30 a.m.
Story Power! with Susan O’Halloran
May 2, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Clifford Storytime
May 8, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Saddle Up for Summer Reading!
June 13 - August 8
Campfire Stories
June 17, 7:00 p.m.
Picnic Stories
Thursdays, June 18 - August 6, Noon
Yo-Yo Man Mark Hayward
June 27, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Note: Please register in advance for all
programs by calling 847/945.3311. For
more information and a full listing of events,
please visit the library on the web at www.
deerfieldlibrary.org.
west deerfield
township
Township Board meetings will be held
May 19 and June 16 at the Township
Offices, 601 Deerfield Road. Visit
www.westdeerfieldtownship.org.
The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the last issue of D-Tales. For complete sets of minutes for Village
Board meetings, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us.
village board action
Accepted the report and recommendation of the Residential Redevelopment Review Task Force
Adopted resolution R-09-02 to reallocate 2009 private activity volume cap to Buffalo Grove
Adopted an Ordinance approving the first amendment to the Brickyards Park Lease re the Patty Turner Senior Center.
Adopted an Ordinance approving a preliminary and final development plan for Phase II to construct a third office building on the Takeda
Park Campus at Three Takeda Parkway.
Adopted an Ordinance amending section 6-7 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Deerfield to modify building permit fees for
continuing care retirement communities.
Adopted an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Deerfield to authorize continuing care retirement communities
as a special use in the I-1 Office, Research and Restricted Industrial District
Adopted an Ordinance approving a final development plan and authorizing a planned unit development for Phase I of the Weinberg
Community in the I-1 Office, Research and Restricted Industrial District.
Adopted an Ordinance amending a sign plan to allow a new pylon sign for Deerfield Park Plaza Shopping Center (formerly Lake Cook
Plaza), including a sign modification.
Approved the report and recommendation of staff to assist the Deerfield Area Historical Society with roof repairs to the historic Village
buildings
Approved a motion to approve the purchase of bulk rock salt through the Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract
Awarded the contract to clean the anaerobic digester #2 at the Wastewater Reclamation Facility to Stewart Spreading
Renewed the contract for MPG to provide GIS services
Renewed the contract with Ayers Associates to provide aerial imagery for GIS system
awards and proclamations
Proclaimed June 1 through June 7, 2009 as National Hunger Awareness Week in Deerfield.
Proclaimed March as Youth Art Month in Deerfield
Recognized Officer Lou Cacciatore for 25 years of service with the Deerfield Police Department
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
June 2009
This information is being published in accordance with the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act,
as directed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency
Introduction Water Quality Report - 2009
The Village of Deerfield is again pleased and proud to present the Annual Water Quality Report. This Consumer
Confidence Report (CCR) is designed to inform Deerfield residents and businesses about the water the Village delivers to
all water customers each day of the year. The Village’s goal continues to be to provide all residents and businesses with a safe
and dependable supply of drinking water.
Again, the Village is pleased to report that the drinking water provided to residents and businesses by the Village of
Deerfield meets or exceeds all State and Federal Environmental Protection Agency regulations and that we are not
operating under any variance or exemption from the established drinking water regulations or standards.
We hope you will find this information useful. Should you have additional questions, comments or concerns, please contact
the Deerfield Water Department at 847/317.7245 or at dfldpw@deerfield.il.us. e
About the Data
On the following pages you will find
information regarding:
Turbidity (NTU) – Turbidity is
a measure of the cloudiness of the
water. It is monitored because it is a
good indicator of water quality and
the effectiveness of the filtration and
disinfectants.
Sodium – There is no State or Federal
maximum contaminant level (MCL)
for sodium. Monitoring is performed
to provide information to consumers
and health officials who are concerned
about sodium intake due to dietary
precautions. If you are on a sodium-
restricted diet, you should consult a
physician about the level of sodium in
the water.
Lead & Copper – The Village
continues to be in compliance with
regulations for lead and copper
control.
Unregulated Contaminants – An
MCL for this has not been established
by either State or Federal regulations,
nor has mandatory health effects
language. The purpose for monitoring
this contaminant is to assist USEPA
in determining the occurrence of
unregulated contaminants in drinking
water and whether future regulation is
warranted.
In addition to the contaminants listed
in this report, the City of Highland
Park tested for the presence of 67
other contaminants but none were
detected during this calendar year.
These contaminants include 9
Inorganic Compounds (i.e. Arsenic),
29 Synthetic Organic Compounds (i.e.
Atrazine), 20 Volatile Organic
Compounds (i.e. trichloroethylene)
and 6 State regulated compounds (i.e.
Aldrin and DDT). The City of
Highland Park is also required to
monitor for the contaminants required
under the Unregulated Contaminant
Monitoring Rule (UCMR). None of
the contaminants were detected.
Official results may be obtained by
calling the contact listed on this report.
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General Information
The sources of drinking water (both
tap and bottled water) include rivers,
lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs,
springs and wells. As water travels over
the surface of the land or through the
ground, it can dissolve naturally
occurring minerals and radioactive
material and can pick up substances
resulting from the presence of animals
or from human activity. Possible
contaminants consist of:
Microbial contaminants, such as
viruses and bacteria, which may come
from sewage treatment plants, septic
systems, agricultural livestock
operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts
and metals, which can be naturally
occurring or result from urban storm
water runoff, industrial or domestic
wastewater discharges, oil and gas
production, mining or farming.
Pesticides and herbicides, which may
come from sources such as agriculture,
urban storm water runoff and
residential uses.
Organic chemical contaminants,
including synthetic and volatile
organic chemicals, which are
by-products of industrial processes and
petroleum production, and can also
come from gas stations, urban storm
water runoff and septic systems.
Radioactive contaminants, which
may be naturally occurring or the
result of oil and gas production and
mining activities.
To ensure that tap water is safe to
drink, USEPA prescribes regulations
that limit the amount of certain
contaminants in water provided by
public water systems. FDA regulations
establish limits for contaminants in
bottled water, which must provide
the same protection to ensure public
health. e
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2008 Water Quality Data - January 1 - December 31, 2008
Containment
(units)
EPA
MCLG
EPA
MCL
High Level
Found
Range of
Detection
Violation Date of
Sample
Typical Source
of Contamination
Microbial Contaminants
Turbidity (%<0.3 NTU)*
Turbidity (1.0 NTU)*
n/a
n/a
0.3 NTU
1 NTU
100%
0.06 NTU
n/a
n/a
NO
NO
2008
2008
Soil runoff
Soil runoff
Inorganic Contaminants
Arsenic
Barium (ppm)*
Flouride (ppm)*
Nitrate (As N)*
2
4
10
10
2
4
10
1
0.018
1.2
0.51
1 - 1
.018 - .018
1.2 - 1.2
.51 - .51
NO
NO
NO
NO
2008
2008
2008
2008
Erosion of natural deposits;
runoff from orchards; runoff
from glass and electronics
production wastes
Discharge of drilling waste;
discharge from metal refiners;
erosion of natural deposits
Erosion of natural deposits;
water additive that promotes
strong teeth; discharge from
fertilizer and aluminum
factories
Runoff from fertilizer use;
leaching from septic tanks;
sewage; erosion of natural
deposits
Disinfection / Disinfection Byproducts
Chlorine (ppm)
Total Haloacetic Acids
[HAAS] (ppb)
TTHM [Total
Trihalomethanes] (ppb)
4
n/a
n/a
4
60
80
1.42
9
15.0
0.02 - 1.42
0 - 18
11.4 - 19.4
NO
NO
NO
2008
2008
2008
Water additive used to control
microbes
By product of drinking water
chlorination
By product of drinking water
chlorination
State Regulated Contaminants
Sodium (ppm)*n/a n/a 6.2 6.2 - 6.2 NO 2008 Erosion of naturally
occurring deposits; used as
water softener
*Reported by the City of Highland Park
Lead and Copper
Lead
MCLG
Lead
Action
Level (AL)
Lead 90th
%-tile
# Sites
Over Lead
AL
Copper
MCLG
Copper
Action
Level (AL)
Copper 90th
%-tile
# Sites Over
Copper AL
Likely Source of
Contamination
0 15 ppb < 5 ppb 0 1.3 ppm 1.3 ppm < 0.100 ppm 0 Corrosion; erosion
Radioactive Contaminants
Contaminants Collection
Date
High Level
Found
Range of
Detection
MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of
Contamination
Combined Radium 4.10.2007 0.1 .1 - .1 0 5 pCi/L NO Erosion of natural
deposits
Gross Alpha (Excluding
Radon and Uranium)
4.10.2007 0.6 .6 - .6 0 15 pCi/L NO Erosion of natural
deposits
Additional Contaminants
Contaminants State MCL Your Water Violation Explanation
Sulfate*500 ppb 24 ppm NO Erosion of natural deposits; leaching
In an effort to ensure the safest water possible, the State requires monitoring of contaminants not mandated by Federal law. Of those, only the ones listed above have
been detected in Deerfield’s water. *Reported by the City of Highland Park
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
June 2009
Lead and Copper Testing
The IEPA lead and copper testing began in 1992. Due to consistent low
concentration levels of lead and copper, the Village has been placed on a
less frequent testing cycle by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
(IEPA) and is only required to test every three years. Currently, a round of
testing consists of 30 samples. The Village’s next round of lead and copper
testing will take place this year e
Special Information Available
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than
others. Immunocompromised individuals, such as persons with
cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ
transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some
elderly persons, and infants can be particularly at risk for infections. These
people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care
providers. USEPA/Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines are available
from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline by calling 800/426.4791. e
Lake Michigan: Our
Water Source
The Village of Deerfield purchases all
of its water from the City of Highland
Park. Highland Park draws its raw
water from a 54-inch intake pipe
located a mile off shore in Lake
Michigan at a depth of approximately
30 feet. Two smaller pipes, 16 and 20
inches in diameter, also feed water into
the plant for treatment.
Lake Michigan, like the other Great
Lakes, was formed as glaciers retreated
north during the last ice age. Lake
Michigan is the largest lake completely
within the United States at 118 miles
wide and 307 miles long. Lake
Michigan averages 279 feet in depth
and reaches 925 feet at its deepest
point. The lake’s drainage basin, which
is approximately twice as large as its
22,300 square miles of surface water,
includes portions of Illinois, Indiana,
Michigan and Wisconsin. The Great
Lakes are among the world’s most
valuable sources of fresh surface water.
Almost half of all the liquid fresh water
in the world is found in the Great
Lakes. Most of the world’s surface fresh
water is locked away in the ice caps
around the North and South Poles,
which makes us appreciate the Great
Lakes that much more.
All sources of drinking water,
especially Lake Michigan, are subject
to potential contamination by items
that are naturally occurring or man
made. The primary sources of
pollution threatening Lake Michigan
include air, rain and snow pollution,
storm water runoff and industrial
discharges. Those elements may be
microbes, organic or inorganic
chemicals, or radioactive materials.
All drinking water, including bottled
water, may reasonably be expected to
contain at least small amounts of some
contaminants. The presence of con-
taminants does not necessarily indicate
Definitions
In the previous tables you will find many terms and abbreviations with which you
may not be familiar. To help you better understand these terms, we have provided
the following definitions:
ppm - parts per million or milligrams per liter (mg/L) – or one ounce per 7,350
gallons of water.
ppb - parts per billion or micrograms per liter (mcg/L) – or one ounce per
7,350,000 gallons of water.
ppt - parts per trillion or nanograms per liter (nanograms/L) – or one ounce per
7,350,000,000 gallons of water.
NTU - Nephelometric Turbidity Unit; used to measure the cloudiness in
drinking water.
% < 0.3 NTU - percent samples less than 0.3 NTU.
Mrem/yr - millirems per year; used to measure radiation absorbed by the body.
pCi/l - picocuries per liter; used to measure radioactivity.
# pos/mo - number of positives per month.
AL - Action Level or the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded,
triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
TT - Treatment Technique or a required process intended to reduce the level of a
contaminant in drinking water.
MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level or the highest level of a contaminant
allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible, using
the best available treatment technology.
MCLG - Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or the level of a contaminant in
drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.
MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
n/a - not applicable. e
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
June 2009
This schematic drawing details the water purification process that Highland Park utilizes to provide
clean water to all of its customers, including Deerfield.
8. For landscaping and gardens
choose plants that are native to
the area in which you live or plants
that are drought resistant. Native
plants are accustomed to the natural
amount of precipitation that occurs
in the area where they are found
and normally do not require any
additional watering. Group plants
together based on similar watering
needs.
9. Water your lawn and/or garden
during the coolest part of the day to
minimize evaporation. Apply water
slowly, exactly where it is needed.
Position sprinklers so that water
lands on the lawn and shrubs, not
on paved areas. Keep in mind that
sprinkling restrictions are in place
from May 15 -September 15.
10. Use a bucket of water and a spray
head on the hose to wash your car. A
running hose can waste hundreds of
gallons of water in the time it takes
to wash a car.
For more conservation tips, visit the
American Water Works Association
website at www.awwa.org. e
1. Test for a leaking toilet by adding
food coloring to the tank. If any
color appears in the bowl after 30
minutes, your toilet is leaking. Leak-
ing toilets can waste thousands of
gallons of water. Flush as soon as the
test is done, since food coloring may
stain the tank.
2. Use water-conserving plumbing
fixtures and water-flow restrictors on
sinks and showers. Bathroom facili-
ties typically constitute 75% of the
water used in homes.
3. Run your dishwasher and washing
machine only when you have a full
load.
4. Take a short shower instead of a
bath. A bath uses 30 to 50 gallons of
water. Showers use about a gallon
of water per minute, or less if a flow
constrictor is installed.
5. Store drinking water in the refrig-
erator instead of letting the tap run
every time you want a glass of cool
water.
6. Never put water down the drain
when there may be another use for
it such as watering a plant or garden,
or doing housework.
7. Avoid using a garbage disposal.
Disposals use a great deal of water.
Add your garbage to the trash or
compost bin instead of putting it
down the garbage disposal.
Water Source
Continued
that the water poses a health
risk. More information about
contaminants and their
potential health effects can
be obtained by visiting the
USEPA’s website at www.epa.
gov/ebtpages/water.html.
Facts About
Deerfield’s Water
System
The Water Division of the Public
Works Department is responsible for
maintaining the water distribution
system throughout Deerfield.
The Water Division’s primary goal is
to provide fresh and safe potable water
to all Village residents by continu-
ously monitoring and testing the water
and implementing EPA regulations.
Personnel also maintain, repair and
replace water mains, water services and
fire hydrants as needed, upgrade and
improve the distribution system, all in
addition to maintaining the Village’s
one elevated tank, three underground
reservoirs, four pumping stations and
thirteen fixed pumps. This provides the
Village with a storage capacity of over
eight million gallons. There are over
eighty miles of water distribution pipes
in Deerfield, and over one billion
gallons of water flow through the
system in one year.
In 2008, the Village’s water division
personnel:
• Read 2261water meters every month.
• Repaired 47 water main breaks.
• Installed 639 new Orion meter
reading systems.
• Tested and flushed all 1267 fire
hydrants in the system. e
Top 10 Ways to
Conserve Water
Conserving water is easy if you follow
these helpful tips:
For more information related to
the Village of Deerfield water and
wastewater systems, please contact
the Water Division of the
Department of Public Works at
847/317. 7245 or via email at
dfldpw@deerfieldil.us, or visit the
Village’s website at
www.deerfield.il.us.
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Once your identity and credit cards are
compromised you can spend months or
years trying to clear your credit; so, take a
few moments to ensure that your vehicle
is safe. If you see anyone acting suspicious
(looking into cars, pulling door handles,
etc.), call 911 immediately.
For more information, please contact the
Deerfield Police Department at
847/945.8636. e
Weinberg Community
Expansion
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan
Chicago (JFMC) Facilities Corporation
& Council for Jewish Elderly (CJE) Senior
Life recently received Village approval on
the final development plan for the Harry
and Jeanette Weinberg Community for
Senior Living to allow an expansion of the
campus to create a continuing care
retirement community. The properties
involved in the expansion are 1551, 1601
and 1627 Lake Cook Road and total
approximately 21.68 acres. JFMC and
CJE have designed the expansion to offer
a fuller continuum of care on one campus
location, allowing residents to age in place.
Several sustainable “green” elements will
be provided in the development including:
a green roof, efficient irrigation systems,
storm water filtration through native
grasses, a reduction in surface parking (the
majority of parking will be underground),
the use of recycled content and regional
materials, and on-site shared cars for
residents to utilize.
Phase I of the expansion will include a
seven story independent living building
(ILU) featuring 221 independent living
residences ranging in size from 750 square
feet to 2,400 square feet. The first floor of
the ILU will contain a community center
with many amenities for residents such as a
multi-purpose room, resident convenience
store, hair salon and spa, library, clinic,
rehabilitation therapy center, art studio,
meeting/conference rooms, meditation
room, exercise equipment room, and a
therapeutic pool and spa. In addition to
the ILU, 25 affordably priced independent
living apartments will be created in the
existing Gidwitz building. A new health
care center building will be constructed on
the property consisting of 40 beds,
including 16 rehab beds and 24 skilled
nursing care beds.
The Weinberg campus will include several
landscaped courtyards, and the landscaping
is also designed to meet the rehabilitation
needs of the residents with items such as
pavers and steps to navigate, sitting areas,
and places where residents can plant their
own gardens. During Phase I of the
expansion a berm will be created on the
east side of campus that will be planted
with native and prairie plantings. JFMC
and CJE expect to begin construction on
this project in 2010, and it is anticipated
that the new facilities will be open for
occupancy by 2012. As part of the
impact fee agreement, the developer will be
required to pay an impact of $150,000 to
support the Deerfield Park District’s Patty
Turner Senior Center. e
Prevent Auto Burglary
While you cannot predict whether or not
you will be a victim of auto burglary, there
are several precautionary steps you can take
to help prevent the chance.
Car burglars conduct surveillance on
patrons. They see when you arrive and
leave. If they notice that you get out of your
vehicle without a purse, they have a good
idea that the purse is in the car. If you place
your valuables in the trunk upon your
arrival in the parking lot, they may be
watching you. Nearly all vehicles now have
a trunk release located inside the vehicle.
This feature makes it easier for thieves to
get into the trunk. If you must bring
valuables with you, place them in your
trunk prior to arriving at your location—
that way you will not be seen “hiding”
something in the trunk.
Leave nothing of value in your car. Placing a
wallet in a passenger compartment or
hiding a purse under a jacket is not
sufficient protection. The passenger
compartment is often the first place
checked and a jacket or blanket strewn
across a seat is often a tip to burglars.
Do not leave your GPS visible — this
includes power cords. If you leave your cord
out, it is a hint to criminals that you have
the device. Also, it is important that you do
not have your home address programmed
into the GPS. If it is and your device has
been stolen, the thief will know where you
live.
3rd Annual Cop on Top
Deerfield Police Officers, along with a surprise guest celebrity,
will serve and protect the roof of Dunkin Donuts (DD) to raise
awareness and funds for Special Olympics Illinois, and they
will not come down until they have reached their goal of raising
$3,000!
Donate on Friday, May 22nd, 2009, from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,
at the Dunkin Donuts located at 499 Lake Cook
Road and you will receive a coupon for a free
Dunkin donut. Donations of $10 or more will be
recognized with a DD travel mug and free cup of
DD coffee. Donations will be used to support the
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special
Olympics Illinois. Torch Run t-shirts, hats,
and raffle tickets for a 2009 Harley Davidson
motorcycle or $10,000 cash, will be available
to purchase. The annual Illinois Law Enforce-
ment Torch Run will be held on June 7-12.
More than 3,000 local, county, state and federal law enforcement
officers participate to raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois
and carry the “Flame of Hope” to the opening ceremonies of the
Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games in Normal.
For more information, please contact Deerfield Police
Communications Director, Mary Anne Glowacz at 847/945.8636 or
e-mail her at mglowacz@deerfield.il.us e
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Vegetable Garden Tips
Spring is in the air, and that means it is time
to get out the trusty watering can and spade
and start to work on preparing your home
vegetable garden. Following are some tips
(from the Chicago Botanic Garden) to get
those delicious and nutritious vegetables
growing:
• Select the location for your garden:
This is the first and most important step
to creating your garden. Choose a location
that receives 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each
day, is removed from bushes or trees (their
roots can rob veggies of necessary water &
nutrients) and is close to a water source.
• Decide what you will be growing:
While it may be tempting to try and
grow as many vegetable varieties as you
can purchase, start small and choose
vegetables your family will eat.
• Plan out your garden space: Quickly
drawing out how you will lay out your
garden is a great idea, as it allows you to
see how much space you have. Plot tall
plants so that they will not cast shade on
low-growing plants.
• Preparing the soil and starting to
plant: When both the weather and soil
are dry, the garden can be dug. It is a good
idea to blend in a couple inches of organic
matter as this helps to enrich and lighten
the soil.
• Seeds or transplants– that is the
question: If you are planting early in the
Spring, seeds are a good option. On the
other hand, heat-loving vegetables take
longer to mature and thus, it makes sense
to transplant these small plants into the
garden once the threat of frost has passed.
• Garden Maintenance: As the garden
grows, it is important to weed (a layer of
mulch can help keep the weeds away) and
apply even moisture to the roots of the
plants. Never allow your soil to become
dry and cracked.
For more information, visit the Chicago
Botanic Garden online at www.chicagobotan-
ic.org/plantinfo/how-to/vegetable_garden.
php e
Farmers Market
The Deerfield Farmers Market’s 15th
season begins June 20th and continues
every Saturday through October 17th,
from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine.
The market offers the
finest locally grown
fruits, vegetables, and
specialty items such
as freshly baked breads and cookies,
fabulous flowers, tasty maple syrup and
honey, salsas, and a variety of hand-crafted
cheeses.
This year we will have over 20 vendors,
including our newest vendors, Z Baking
Co. (artisan breads) and Gemori (all-
natural sauces, marinades and rubs) as
well as an expanded French Crepes. Also,
come support local civic organizations
holding weekly fundraisers and enjoy great
entertainment! And that’s not all! Save
these dates: June 27 – Be Green Day
(environmental awareness displays &
demos); July 25 – Police & Fire Dept. Rib
Cook-Off sponsored by Stoney River;
August 29 – Grillfest; and September 12 –
5th Annual Apple Pie Contest.
Check our website at www.deerfield.il.us
(residents – farmers market) for all the
delicious details. We are located at the
northwest corner of Deerfield Road and
Robert York Avenue in downtown
Deerfield. For more information, call Village
Hall at 847/945.5000 or e-mail us at
farmersmarket@deerfield.il.us. e
Three Guys And A Truck
The 8th Annual Three Guys and a Truck
food drive to benefit the West Deerfield
Township Food Pantry will be held on
Sunday, June 7, at the Deerfield High
School track from 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The
goal is to fill the truck with nonperishable
items for the pantry, which serves over 125
individuals from Deerfield each month.
Again this year, join the fun by walking/
pushing a stroller around the track on a
beautiful summer day. Each lap completed
will earn $1 for the food pantry from a host
of local sponsors, and a free raffle ticket for
the participant! Bring your family and be a
part of the Deerfield community event that
shows how much we care. e
Plaza Pleasures
Saturday Mornings at the Market
June
20 Hummers & Strummers - 10 to 10:45 a.m.
27 “Be Green” Day at the Market
July
4 Joel Frankel (Folksongs) - 10 to 11:30 a.m.
11 Truly Remarkable Loon (Comedy Juggler) - 10 to 10:45 a.m.
18 The Dooley’s (American/Irish Folksongs) - 10 to 11:30 a.m.
25 L.J. Slavin & Patti Ecker - 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Police & Fire Dept. “Rib Cook-Off” (Stoney River)
August
1 Kettle Morraine (Blue Grass) - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
8 Rick Shandling’s Jazz Quartet - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
15 Jodi Koplin & Her Jigglejam Band (Interactive Music) -
10 to 10:45 a.m.
22 Breakers Broken (Original Pop/Rock) - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
29 Housewreckers Blues Review (Blues) - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Farmers Market Grillfest!!
September
12 * * * TBD * * *
5th Annual Apple Pie Contest!
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upcoming events @ ptsc
For more information on any
of the programs listed below,
including times and locations,
or to register to be a member,
please contact the Patty Turner Senior
Center at 847/940.4010 or visit
www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org.
May 1, Ron Surace presents Glenn Miller
May 4, Great Decisions
May 5, Blood Pressure/Blood Glucose
Screenings
May 7, Gale Gand Does Brunch!
May 7, Rules of the Road
May 7, AARP Defensive Driving Class
May 12, Cholesterol Screen by appt.
May 13, “Mary Poppins” Trip
May 17, Deerfield Community Concert
Band
May 18, Great Decisions
May 19, Single Mingle
May 28, Oak Park Trip
June 2, Blood Pressure/Blood Glucose
Screenings
June 3, “Twelfth Night”
June 16, Single Mingle
June 30, Holocaust Museum Trip e
lending closet
The Patty Turner Senior Center lends on
a short term basis, wheelchairs, walkers,
canes, bath benches, commodes, grabber
sticks, etc.
senior car program
The Patty Turner Senior Center offers a
drop off/pick-up service for older adults in
Deerfield, Lincolnshire, Bannockburn and
Riverwoods. The service is available on a
reservation only, first come/first served
basis. e
When Spring is in the
Air, So is Pollen
It’s a beautiful day with trees bursting
into bloom and the grass popping up
around us. The air smells so fresh and
clean and fragrant with spring flowers.
We feel upbeat
and have a
bounce in our
step.
That is unless
you have seasonal
allergies. Then your nose is itchy and
either running or congested, your eyes
are red and watering and you might be
sneezing. The trees, grass, and flowers
are coming back to life and releasing
large amounts of pollen from Feburary
to September of each year.
You are not alone. You are among 35
million of your fellow Americans who
suffer from allergies to pollens and
molds. Allergists recommend
avoidance as the first line of defense
against seasonal allergies.
Here are eight ways you can reduce your
allergy symptoms:
• Stay indoors when pollen counts are
high and on windy days when pollen
and dust are blown about.
• Use air conditioning and a dehumidi-
fier to clean, cool, and dry air.
• Shower or bathe and change clothes
following outdoor activities to remove
pollen and fungal spores from your
hair, skin and clothing.
• Don’t hang clothes outside to dry.
• Wear a mask when doing yard work
to filter out pollen particles and mold
spores.
• Keep windows closed at night to
prevent pollen and fungal spores from
entering the house.
• Take your vacation to a more pollen
free area, such as the beach or sea.
From the Knox County Air Quality
Management Division. e
Flag Retirement
Ceremony
There comes a time when your
American flag that has flown so proudly
becomes torn, tattered, or faded and is no
longer a fitting symbol for display. These
flags deserve a fitting retirement.
The Deerfield Sons of the American Legion
and American Legion Post #738, along
with Deerfield Boy Scout Troops, are
planning a Flag Retirement Ceremony on
June 11 at the Jewett Park Shelter. All
are invited.
Residents who have an American flag in
need of retirement are encouraged to drop
it off at the Deerfield
Public Library
reference desk, 920
Waukegan Road. e
Memorial
Day Parade
The American Legion Post will host its
annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday,
May 25, commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the
Veteran’s Memorial at Jewett Park (corner
of Jewett Park Drive and Park Avenue). The
parade route will follow along Waukegan
Road and will conclude at the Deerfield
Cemetery. e
Recreation Center
Sachs Recreation Center, a new Deerfield
Park District Facility, opens Friday, May 1,
at 455 Lake Cook Road. The center features
3 gyms, tennis and racquetball courts,
fitness center, indoor pool, spaces for par-
ties/rentals, preteen game room, on-site
child care, cafe and more! There will be a
free community-wide dedication ceremony
on Saturday, June 6.
For more information, visit www.dfpd.org, call
847/945.0650 or e-mail info@dfpd.org. e
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Village Officials:
Mayor:
Harriet E. Rosenthal - 847/945.3545
Email: harrietrose@comcast.net
Trustees:
Robert L. Benton - 847/945.1570
Email: bobbenton@prodigy.net
Alan L. Farkas - 847/374.9592
Email: afarkas2@ameritech.net
Thomas L. Jester - 847/945.6489
Email: tapjester@yahoo.com
Mary Meirose Oppenheim - 847/997.9423
Email: mmoart@comcast.net
William S. Seiden - 847/945.2442
Email: wss5@comcast.net
Barbara J. Struthers - 847/940.0917
Email: bjstruthers@bjsltd.net
Village Manager:
Kent S. Street - 847/719.7400
Email: kstreet@deerfield.il.us
Village Hall/Police Department
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847/945.5000 (Switchboard and Finance)
847/719.7484 (Community Development)
847/945.8636 (Police non-emergency)
Public Works and Engineering
465 Elm Street
847/317.7245
847/317.2490 (Engineering)
Save The Date!
Deerfield Family Days 2009
July 3 & 4
July 3- Brickyards Park:
Fireworks, Magic, Balloons & Live Entertainment!
The Park will open at 5:00 p.m. & the band will start playing at 6:00 p.m.
July 4- Jewett Park:
All-day (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) activities including: Pancake
Breakfast, Dog Show, Arts & Crafts Fair, Bicycle Parade, 10K Run, Games & Rides!
Questions?: Contact Judy Nelson, Family Days Chair, at 847/945.5523
2009 Yard Waste Collection
The cost of landscape waste stickers is $1.90 each. Stickers may be purchased at Village
Hall. Residents north of Deerfield Road will have yard waste collected on Mondays; those
south of Deerfield Road will be collected on Tuesday. Yard waste must be placed in a
30-gallon paper bag and placed at the curb with a sticker affixed for collection. A sticker
is also required for each bundle of brush, not exceeding 4’ in length and 50 pounds or
individual branches of 3” in diameter. Collection runs through December 15.
Questions regarding refuse collection may be addressed to the Finance Department at
847/945.5000. e
50/50 Parkway Tree Program
The Village will again offer residents a program that encourages the planting of parkway
trees. The 50/50 Parkway Tree Program divides the cost of new parkway trees evenly
between the Village and individual homeowners. If you are interested in participating in
this program, please contact the Village at 847/945.5000 and ask that information on the
program be sent to you. This packet includes information on varieties of trees available,
as well as an order form. Orders are taken during the summer months, and the trees are
usually planted in mid-October. All trees are balled in burlap, guaranteed for one year and
planted by public works personnel in the Village right-of-way. Once planted, residents are
asked to water the tree to help ensure its survival. e
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