Vol. 32, No. 2 - May/Jun 2010D-Tales
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Vol. 32, No. 2May/June 2010
Village
of
Deerfield
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfi eld, Illinois 60015
847/945.5000
Visit us online at
www.deerfi eld.il.us
Meeting Schedule
Meeting times/dates subject to change.
May
Board of Trustees
May 3 & 17, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Development Comm.
May 5, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
May 11, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
May 13 & 27, 7:30 p.m.
Energy and Recycling Commission
May 13, 7:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
May 24, 7:30 p.m.
Safety Council
May 25, 7:30 p.m.
June
Board of Trustees
June 7 & 21, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Development Comm.
June 2, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
June 8, 7:00 p.m.
Energy and Recycling Commission
June 10, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
June 10 & 24, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
June 28, 7:30 p.m.
Safety Council
June 22, 7:30 p.m.
check it out!
Page 2:
•Budget News
Page 3:
•Construction Updates
Page 5:
•Water Quality Report
Page 10:
•Farmers Market Information
Page 10:
•Patt y Turner Center Information
wastewater reclama-
tion facility update
Design for the Wastewater Reclamation
Facility improvements is complete and the
plans have been submitt ed to the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
for their review. Th e IEPA will review the
plans to ensure that the design meets state
and federal standards. Aft er the IEPA
completes its review and approves a permit
for construction, any required changes will
be incorporated into the design and the
project will be advertised for bid. As with
all capital projects in the Village, the bids
will be submitt ed and opened publicly and
the project will be awarded to the lowest
responsible bidder. Assuming that the
process to award the contract proceeds
on schedule, construction of the facility is
projected to begin in July or August. Th e
facility is projected to be complete in the
summer of 2012. More information on the
project is available at www.deerfi eld.il.us H
patty turner center
awarded accreditation
Th e Patt y Turner Center was recently ap-
proved as an accredited senior center by the
National Council on Aging. Th e project re-
quired considerable eff ort from volunteers
and staff but all felt that it was extremely
positive and worthwhile. Th e accreditation
board noted the Center’s strong established
engagement with the community that helps
it provide programs, classes, services, activi-
ties, and events for its members. Th e board
also noted the Center’s excellent variety in
programs and awareness of the needs of its
members. Finally, the board noted that the
center had a beautiful facility that was well
maintained and is a pleasant environment
for those who use the Center. Congratula-
tions to the Patt y Turner Center on this
wonderful achievement! H
Continued on Page 3
Deerfield Festival of
Fine Arts
Mark your calendars now! Th e 2010
Deerfi eld Festival of Fine Arts will be held
on June 5 and
June 6 from
10:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m. on
Park Avenue
and Deerfi eld
Road. Th is
year’s festival
will showcase 100 artisan’s works
including Deerfi eld’s Gail Basner.
Now in its 8th 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 att endance to peruse or
purchase art. As in past years, all art media
will be represented.
Plan on att ending the Artist’s Preview Party
on Friday, June 4 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. It
is a great opportunity to meet some of the
event’s presenting artists, pre-purchase fi ne
art or craft s, and mingle with neighbors and
villageNEWS
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Annual Budget
Th e Village’s annual budget for the fi scal
year beginning May 1, 2010 was approved
by the Mayor and Board of Trustees at
their April 19, 2010 meeting, culminating a
thorough review process by the Board and
staff . Th e Village provides a wide range of
basic services upon which we all depend
including police protection, potable water,
sewage treatment and street maintenance,
to highlight only a few. A great deal of
time, energy and deliberation was put into
the creation of this budget and the Board
worked diligently to ensure that the high
quality of services that Deerfi eld residents
rely upon remains unchanged.
Deerfi eld has not been immune to the poor
economic climate that has substantially
reduced most of its revenue sources. Sales
taxes, hotel/motel taxes, building permit
revenue, state shared taxes such as income
tax, and water and sewer revenues are all
down from the past two years. And while
the Village has taken many steps to reduce
its cost structure, the need to maintain its
level of services and demands for infrastruc-
ture improvements have required several
revenue enhancements to be implemented
with this budget. Th ese include:
Water and Sewer Rates Increase
To maintain the viability of these funds, a
2.5% increase has been approved for both
the water and sewer rates. A household that
uses 30 units of water per billing quarter
will see an increase of $4.50 in their total
bill.
Telecommunication Tax Increase
Th e Village currently levies a 1% tax on cell
and landline phones billed to addresses
within Deerfi eld. Th e Board has approved
an increase in this tax to 6%, eff ective Janu-
ary 1, 2011. Th is will add approximately
5% to bills (based on the service charges,
not including other state and federal taxes).
Th is revenue will be used to off set operat-
ing expenses and contribute to the capital
improvements program (CIP).
Electricity Use Tax
Th e Board approved a new tax on electric-
ity consumption at the base rate of $0.0061
per kilowatt -hour for the fi rst 2,000 kwh
consumed in a month, with a sliding scale
for higher usage amounts. Th is will trans-
late into a levy of approximately 5% of the
total bill. Many surrounding towns have
long used this as a revenue source to spread
out the cost of operations. Th is revenue
will also be used to off set Village operat-
ing expenses and contribute to the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP).
Property Tax Increase
In light of the other revenues discussed
above, the Village was able to hold its
preliminary 2010 property tax levy for op-
erations to an increase of 1.4%. Th e Village
portion of the property tax bill is about 3%,
so this increase will result in a net increase
in your tax bill of 0.04%.
Due to the need for an expanded CIP,
including the start of construction for the
replacement of the sewage treatment plant,
the Village will be borrowing $12.5 million
this summer through the use of general
obligation bonds. Th e Village will review
its interim fi nancial results in December
when the tax levy will be approved towards
reducing the levy necessary to service
this debt. However, if this debt is funded
through the property tax it will add an ad-
ditional amount of 19% to the 2010 tax.
For a property that pays a total tax bill of
$10,000, the above increases will result in
an additional tax bill of approximately $61.
Expenditures
Th e total Village budget for 2010/11 is
$49,532,261. Due to the types of services
provided by the Village its operation is very
labor intensive. It is no surprise then that
labor costs are 65% of the total operating
funds budget of $26,146,911. Th is budget
eliminated two positions.
Th e CIP for next year totals $18.13 million,
an increase of 99% over the 09/10 budget.
Most of this increase is due to the fi rst year
construction cost of $7.5 million for the
replacement of the sewage treatment plant
which is estimated to cost in total $25 mil-
lion over the next three years.
Questions about the budget may be directed to
the Finance Department at 847/945.5000, or
via e-mail at deermail@deerfi eld.il.us. H
Village Vehicle sticker
Registration
Applications for 2010 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 Deerfi eld by July 1. If you
purchase your sticker by June 30, the sticker
fee is $30. Aft er 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: Th e
deadline to display a new 2010 sticker is
July 1.
For more information, please contact the
Finance Department at 847/945.5000 or visit
www.deerfi eld.il.us. H
Household Electronics
Collections
In cooperation with SWALCO, the Village
will sponsor fi ve household electronics
collections this year. Events are held at the
Deerfi eld Public Works Facility, 465 Elm
Street, from 9:00 - Noon.
Upcoming Dates:
May 15
July 19
August 21
September 11
October 16
No commercial, institutional or govern-
mental materials will be accepted.
For lists of acceptable and unacceptable
materials for recycling, please contact
SWALCO at 847/336.9340 or visit www.
lakecountyil.gov/swalco. H
publicWORKS
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spring 2011 along Carriage Way between
the Briarwood Nature Area and Bent Creek
Ridge and will reach completion in the fall
of 2011.
deerfield road pedestrian
underpass
Deerfi eld Road is bisected by the Metra
tracks that provide service for the Metra
Milwaukee North Line, Amtrak, and the
Soo Line Railroad. Th e sidewalks adjacent
to Deerfi eld Road which go under the
railroad tracks are very narrow. Th is project
involves installing a pedestrian underpass
of the Metra tracks, on the south side of
Deerfi eld Road, behind the railroad bridge
abutment. Th e new walkway will be ADA
accessible and provide convenient connec-
tivity to the existing pedestrian bridge over
Deerfi eld Road.
Th is project is substantially funded through
outside grants. Both the Illinois Transporta-
tion Enhancement Program and Conges-
tion Mitigation and Air Quality Program
have awarded funds for the project. Th ese
funds will cover 80% of the cost of design
and construction. Th e work is expected to
begin in the summer of 2010 and be com-
pleted before the end of the year 2010.
central avenue and juni-
per court bridge rehab
As directed by the Illinois Department of
Transportation, the Central Avenue Bridge
and the Juniper Court Bridge will be recon-
structed during the winter of 2010-2011.
Utilizing the funding provided through the
Highway Bridge Replacement and Reha-
bilitation Program (HBRRP), the Village of
Deerfi eld will have the opportunity to take
advantage of 80% Federal/20% Village cost
participation.
Th e bridges are expected to be closed com-
pletely for the duration of the project and
will be constructed on separate schedules.
Th e Department of Public Works and En-
gineering is currently in the design process
for both of the bridges. More detailed
construction schedules will be available
later this year.
deerfield road east side-
walk
Th e scope of work for this project will be
the reconstruction of the existing sidewalk
along the south side of Deerfi eld Road
between Rosemary Terrace and the Middle
Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago
River (just east of Carlisle Avenue) in an ef-
fort to provide safer passage for pedestrians.
Th e new design will include approximately
4,000 linear feet of fi ve foot wide sidewalk.
As part of the safety improvement the
design will provide a four foot buff er zone
between vehicular and pedestrian traffi c.
Please refer to the Village’s website www.
deerfi eld.il.us for project information, detour
maps and construction updates. H
JOB SEEKERS EVENTS
Th e North Suburban Career and Network-
ing Center in partnership with the Deerfi eld
Bannockburn Riverwoods and Northbrook
Chambers of Commerce will host two new
job seeker events in May 2010. Network-
ing Aft er Hours for Job Seekers will be held
on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 6:30 – 8:00
p.m. at Stoney River Legendary Steaks,
711 Deerfi eld Road. Enjoy complimentary
appetizers and the opportunity to network
with fellow job seekers in a casual sett ing.
“What Th ey See is What Th ey Get” is a
workshop designed to look at how job seek-
ers are projecting themselves professionally
to others during their search. Topics will in-
clude body language, business protocol and
business etiquett e. Th e event will be hosted
Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.,
at Deerfi eld Village Hall. To register for
either chamber event, please call the DBR
Chamber of Commerce at 847-945-4660 or
email info@dbrchamber.com.
A job seekers workshop hosted by resident
Oscar Adler and the Village of Deerfi eld
will be held on June 12 from 9:00 a.m. -
12:00 p.m. at Village Hall. Th is event is free
of charge. At 9:00 participants will learn
tips for resume preparation and at 10:00
tips for a successful interview. Please call
847/945.5000 to register for this event. H
friends. Th is 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.
For more information, please contact the
Village Manager’s Offi ce at 847/945.5000 or
visit the Village’s website at www.deerfi eld.il.us.
H
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
street rehab program
Each year the Village of Deerfi eld utilizes
Motor Fuel Tax funding, administered
through the State of Illinois, to rehabilitate/
reconstruct local streets. Th e scope of work
for this year includes pavement removal and
replacement, pavement patching, curb and
gutt er removal and replacement, sidewalk
removal and replacement,
adjustment of structures
and parkway restoration.
Th e 2010 program includes
Blackthorn, Norman, Walden, and Colwyn.
Hackberry Road was bid as an alternate
which will be done if favorable bid prices
are received.
carlisle avenue & carriage
way rehabilitation
Th e purpose of this project is to recon-
struct and rehabilitate the existing Village
roadway and utilities on Carlisle Avenue
between Deerfi eld Road and Briarwood
Nature Area and Carriage Way between the
Briarwood Nature Area and Bent Creek
Ridge. Improvements will include complete
replacement of the existing roadway, water
main replacement, point repairs on storm
and sanitary sewer systems, lighting system
upgrades, and sidewalk replacement as
needed.
Work is expected to span two construction
seasons but will be bid as one contract.
Phase I of construction will begin in June
2010 along Carlisle Avenue between the
Briarwood Nature Area and Deerfi eld Road
and will reach substantial completion in fall
2010. Phase II of construction will begin in
Fine Arts Continued
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communityCALENDAR
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deerfield park district
May 2, Deer Dash
May 2, Disc Golf Tournament
May 16, Hershey Track & Field Meet at
DHS
May 16, Old Fashioned Band Concert at
Patt y Turner Center
May 31, Memorial Day – Offi ces Closed
June 4, Middle School Pool Party at
Deerspring (Raindate June 11)
June 5, Deerspring Pool opens
June 9, Middle School Great America
Trip
June 12, Mitchell Pool opens
June 12, Triathlon at Deerspring
June13, Summer Sampler kickoff at
Mitchell
June 16, District 109/Foundation Joint
Golf Outing at DGC – Public Invited!
June 17, Longest Day Golf Event - DGC
June 20, Summer Sampler
June 24, Public Swim Lessons Begin
weekday (weekend lessons June 19th )
June 27, Summer Sampler
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847/945.0650, or
visit www.deerfi eldparkdistrict.org
deerfield public library
ADULT PROGRA MS
Th e Informed Patient: An Introduction to
Online Health Resources
Th ursday, May 6, 7 p.m.
Frank Portolese: Music for Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 9, 2 p.m.
Tai Chi Workshop
Tuesday, May 11, 7 p.m.
Wii Bowling for Grown Ups
Fridays, May 7 and June 11, 2 - 4 p.m.
Movers and Shakers, Part Two
Wednesday, June 23, 7 p.m.
Virtuoso Violinist Oliver Colbentson
Sunday, June 27, 2 p.m.
Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
Monday, June 28, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
MONDAY NIGHT MOVIES
May 3: Th e Time Traveler’s Wife
May 17: 2012
June 14: It’s Complicated
June 21: Up in the Air
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON MOVIES
May 5: Th e Informant
May 19: Th e Apartment
June 2: An Education
June 16: Sherlock Holmes
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
Th ursday, May 13, 10:30 a.m.
Litt le Bee by Chris Cleave
Tuesday, May 18, 10:30 a.m.
Queen of the Road by Doreen Orion
Th ursday, May 20, 7:30 p.m.
Lark and Termite by Jayne Anne Phillips
Th ursday, June 10, 10:30 a.m.
Th e Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by
Maggie O’Farrell
Th ursday, June 17, 7:30 p.m.
Th e Help by Katheryn Stockett
CHILDREN’S PROGRA MS
Family Times
Saturdays, March 6 – May 29, 11 a.m.
Aft er School Stories
Th ursdays, March 18 – April 22, 4:30
Drop-in Gaming
Wednesday, June 9, 4 – 8 p.m.
Th ursday, June 24, 4 – 8 p.m.
Children and their parents or caregivers
“Bonfi re” Stories
Wednesdays, June 16, June 30, July 14,
July 28, August 11, 7 p.m.
Children and their parents or caregivers
TEEN PROGRA MS
Teen Study Lounge
Friday, June 4 – Wednesday, June 9, avail-
able all hours the Library is open.
Grades 9 – 12
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.
deerfi eldlibrary.org.
west deerfield
township
Township Board meetings will be held
May 18 and June 15 at the Township
Offi ces, 601 Deerfi eld Road. Visit
www.westdeerfi eldtownship.org.
Th e 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.deerfi eld.il.us.
village board action
Accepted the report and recommendation from the Plan Commission for the request of a special use permit for Wonder!
Approved an ordinance revising the mission statement of the Community Relations Commission
Approved an ordinance providing for the annual budget fi ling
Awarded a two year contract for EPA required groundwork sampling services at Reservoir 29A
Approved an agreement for access to geographic information systems
Approved a contract with Ayres Associates to provide mapping and photographic products and services
Ratifi ed the collective bargaining agreement with Public Works Union 150
Accepted a report by the Community Development Department on their departmental objectives
Accepted a report and recommendation from the Plan Commission to approve a special use and amendment to Takeda’s plan for an
employee sports fi eld
Approved an economic incentive agreement with Wonder!
Authorized a joint purchasing requisition to purchase salt under the State of Illinois joint purchase agreement
Approved an ordinance amending the wage and salary plan
Amended the municipal code to provide for water and sewer increases
Approved ordinances adopting Article 10 Municipal Electric Utility Tax
Amended the municipal code to repeal the Municipal Infrastructure Maintenance Fee and Imposing the Simplifi ed Municipal
Telecommunications Tax
proclamations
Proclaimed March as Youth Art Month in Deerfi eld
Proclaimed the week of March 21st as Youth Appreciation Week
Proclaimed the week of April 19th Earthworks Week
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
2010
Th is 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 - 2010
We are once again pleased and proud to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report. Th is Consumer Confi dence
Report (CCR) is designed to inform you about the water we deliver to you every day. Our goal is to provide you with a safe
and dependable supply of drinking water. Th e Village is committ ed to insuring the quality and delivery of your water. We
hope you fi nd this information useful.
Th e Village continuously monitors and tests the water through our water control system as well as weekly physical samples.
Th ese samples are submitt ed to the IEPA Certifi ed Highland Park Water Plant laboratory for analysis. Th is ensures rapid re-
sponse should there ever be a problem. We are also pleased to report that the drinking water provided by the Village meets
or exceeds all State of Illinois and United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations and that we are not operating
under any variance or exemption from the established drinking water regulations or standards. If you have any questions
about this report or water quality, contact the Deerfi eld Water Department at 847/317-7245, or e-mail pw@deerfi eld.il.us.
About the Data
On the following pages you will fi nd
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 eff ectiveness of the fi ltration and
disinfectants.
Sodium – Th ere is no State or Federal
maximum contaminant level (MCL)
for sodium. Monitoring is performed
to provide information to consumers
and health offi cials 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 – Th e 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 eff ects
language. Th e 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.
Th ese 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). Th e 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.
Offi cial results may be obtained by
calling the contact listed on this report.
General Information
Th e sources of drinking water (both
tap and bott led 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.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe
to drink, USEPA prescribes regula-
tions that limit the amount of certain
contaminants in water provided by
public water systems. FDA regulations
establish limits for contaminants in
bott led water, which must provide the
same protection for public health. H
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2009 Water Quality Data - January 1 - December 31, 2009
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%
0.07 NTU
n/a
n/a
NO
NO
2010
2010
Soil runoff
Soil runoff
Inorganic Contaminants
Fluoride (ppm)*
Nitrate (As N)*
4
10
4
10
1.2
0.33
1.2-1.2
0.33-0.33
NO
NO
2010
2010
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)
Chloramines
Total Haloacetic Acids
[HAAS] (ppb)
TT HM [Total
Trihalomethanes] (ppb)
4
4
n/a
n/a
4
4
60
80
1.10
1.39
11.2
19.5
0.04 - 1.10
0.04 - 1.39
4-11.2
12.0-19.5
NO
NO
NO
NO
2010
2010
2010
2010
Water additive used to control
microbes
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 6.9 6.9 - 6.9 NO 2010 Erosion of naturally
occurring deposits; used as
water soft ener
If data appears in the “date of sample” column, the Illinois EPA requires monitoring for this contaminant less than once per year because the concentrations do not
frequently change. If no date appears in the column, monitoring for this contaminant was conducted during the CCR calendar year.
*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 9.51ppb 0 1.3 ppm 1.3 ppm .426 ppm 0 Corrosion of house-
hold plumbing; natural
erosion
Radioactive Contaminants
Contaminants Collection
Date
High Level
Found
Range of
Detection
MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of
Contamination
Combined Radium
(ppb) 226/228
4.10.2007 0.1 0.1 - 0.1 0 5 pCi/L NO Erosion of natural
deposits
Additional Contaminants
Contaminants State MCL Your Water Violation Explanation
Sulfate* 500 ppb 27 ppm NO Erosion of natural deposits; leaching
In an eff ort 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 Deerfi eld’s water. *Reported by the City of Highland Park
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
June 2010
Lead and Copper Testing
Th e IEPA lead and copper testing program began in 1992. Due to consistent
low concentration levels of lead and copper, the Village has been placed on a
reduced testing cycle by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
and is only required to test every three years. A round of testing consists of 30
samples. Our next round of lead and copper testing will take place in 2012.
Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not your drinking
water meets health standards. H
Special Information Available
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than
others. Immunocompromised individuals, such as persons with cancer under-
going 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. Th ese 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. H
Lake Michigan: Our
Water Source
Th e Village of Deerfi eld 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. Th e 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. Th e 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. Th e primary sources of
pollution threatening Lake Michigan
include air, rain and snow pollution,
storm water runoff and industrial
discharges. Th ose elements may be
microbes, organic or inorganic
chemicals, or radioactive materials.
All drinking water, including bott led
water, may reasonably be expected to
contain at least small amounts of some
contaminants. Th e presence of con-
taminants does not necessarily indicate
Definitions
In the previous tables you will fi nd many terms and abbreviations with which you
may not be familiar. To help you bett er understand these terms, we have provided
the following defi nitions:
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. H
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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Village of Deerfield, Illinois
june 2010
Th is schematic drawing details the water purifi cation process that Highland Park utilizes to provide
clean water to all of its customers, including Deerfi eld.
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. H
1. Test for a leaking toilet by adding
food coloring to the tank. If any
color appears in the bowl aft er 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
fi xtures and water-fl ow 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 fl ow
constrictor is installed.
5. Store drinking water in the refrig-
erator instead of lett ing 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 putt ing it
down the garbage disposal.
Water Source
Continued
that the water poses a health
risk. More information about
contaminants and their
potential health eff ects can
be obtained by visiting the
USEPA’s website at www.epa.
gov/ebtpages/water.html.
Facts About
Deerfield’s Water
System
Th e Water Division of the Public
Works Department is responsible for
maintaining the water distribution
system throughout Deerfi eld.
Th e 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
fi re 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 fi xed pumps. Th is provides the
Village with a storage capacity of over
eight million gallons. Th ere are over
eighty miles of water distribution pipes
in Deerfi eld, and over one billion
gallons of water fl ow through the
system in one year.
In 2009, the Village’s water division
personnel:
• Repaired 47 water main breaks.
• Installed 291 new Orion meter
reading systems.
• Tested and fl ushed all 1,267 fi re
hydrants in the system. H
Top 10 Ways to
Conserve Water
Conserving water is easy if you follow
these helpful tips:
For more information related to
the Village of Deerfi eld water and
wastewater systems, please contact
the Water Division of the
Department of Public Works at
847/317. 7245 or via email at
pw@deerfi eld.il.us, or visit the Vil-
lage’s website at
www.deerfi eld.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
Deerfi eld Police Department at
847/945.8636. H
fire hydrant flushing
notice
For two weeks beginning the week of May
3, Deerfi eld Public Works will fl ush all
fi re hydrants in the Village of Deerfi eld to
make sure they are in good working order
in case of emergencies. Signs will be posted
in each area before fl ushing begins. Flush-
ing will be done between 7:30 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays.
Do NOT do laundry on the day hydrants
are fl ushed in your area. Flushing stirs up
rust and could cause discoloration in your
water. If this happens, let your faucet run
for a few minutes, preferably from the tub
spout, and it will clear up. Th e water is safe
to drink.
If you have any questions, please call the
Village of Deerfi eld Water Department at
847/317-7245 (M-F 7:00-3:30 p.m.) or
e-mail pw@deerfi eld.il.us. H
sachs recreation cen-
ter celebration
Th e Sachs Recreation Center will celebrate
its fi rst year of operation on Sunday, May
23, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Th is is a free event
and open to all. For more information
please visit www.SachsRecCenter.org or call
847/572-2600 H
library continues to
seek community input
During February, the Library Board formed
a citizen input group of interested com-
munity members. In March, the Board held
open house-style public information ses-
sions for all interested Deerfi eld residents
to share information about the Library’s
current building, infrastructure problems,
programming and service limitations,
future needs, and funding alternatives. In
April, the Library Board approved a phone
survey conducted by Public Opinion
Laboratory to collect feedback from 400
randomly selected Deerfi eld homes.
In June and July, a second round of public
information sessions will be held for all
residents, to share results of the survey,
and to seek additional feedback. Dates and
times will be listed in the Library’s summer
newslett er and on the Library’s web site.
For more information on this process, please
visit “Planning for the Future” on the Library’s
web site, htt p://www.deerfi eldlibrary.org/
deerfi eld/planning.asp. H
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 reduce the chance.
Car burglars conduct surveillance on
patrons. Th ey 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.
Th is 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
suffi cient protection. Th e passenger
compartment is oft en the fi rst place
checked and a jacket or blanket strewn
across a seat is oft en a tip to burglars.
Do not leave your GPS unit 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.
4th Annual Cop on Top
Deerfi eld Police Offi cers, 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 21st, 2010, from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,
at the Dunkin Donuts located at 499 Lake Cook
Road and you will receive a coupon for a free
Dunkin donut. Donations will be used to sup-
port the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special
Olympics Illinois. Torch Run t-shirts, hats, and
raffl e tickets for a new Harley Davidson mo-
torcycle or one of 5 HDTVs, will be available
to purchase. Th e annual Illinois Law Enforce-
ment Torch Run will be held June 6-11. More
than 3,000 local, county, state and federal law
enforcement offi cers 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 Deerfi eld Police
Communications Director, Mary Anne Glowacz at 847/945.8636 or
e-mail her at mglowacz@deerfi eld.il.us H
NEWS
farmer’s market
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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:
Th is is the fi rst 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
matt er 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 H
Farmers Market
Th e Deerfi eld Farmers Market’s 16th
season begins June 19th and continues
every Saturday through October 16th,
from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine.
Th e market off ers the
fi nest locally grown
fruits, vegetables, and
specialty items such as
freshly baked breads and cookies, fabu-
lous fl owers, tasty maple syrup and honey,
salsas, and a variety of hand-craft ed cheeses.
Th is year the market will have over 25
vendors, including our newest vendors,
Tomato Mountain Farm (certifi ed organic
salsas, preserves, soups and sauces, and
heirloom tomatoes); Munch Upon A Time
(nut mixes); Olives 4 You (olives, hummus,
pita bread and tapenade); and Sharpening
By Dave (knife sharpening service).
Also, come support local civic organiza-
tions holding weekly fundraisers and enjoy
great entertainment!
Th ere are several special events held each
week at the market. Please save the date for
these exciting events:
June 19 – Meet Allie McGuire, DHS junior
and winner of our Farmers Market Poster
Contest. Autographed copies of her poster
will be for sale with proceeds benefi tt ing
the Deerfi eld Emergency Fund.
July 24 – 2nd Annual Police & Fire Dept.
Rib Cook-Off sponsored by Stoney River
August 21 – Grillfest
September 4th - Green Expo hosted by the
Sustainability Commission
September 25 – 6th Annual Apple Pie
Contest
October 9 – Pumpkin Carving Contest
sponsored by Stoney River
Check our website at www.deerfi eld.il.us
for all the delicious details. Th e market is
located at the northwest corner of Deer-
fi eld Road and Robert York Avenue in
downtown Deerfi eld.
For more information, call Village Hall at
847/945.5000 or e-mail us at
farmersmarket@deerfi eld.il.us. H
Plaza Pleasures
Saturday Mornings at the Market
June
19 Hummers & Strummers - 10 to 10:45 a.m.
28 L.J. Slavin (Bluegrass/Folk) – 10 to 11:30 a.m.
July
3 Joey Edwin (Acoustic Guitar) – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
10 Dennis DeBondt (Comedy Magic) – 9:30 to 11:15 a.m.
17 Th e Dooley’s (American/Irish Folk Music) - 10 to 11:30 a.m.
24 West Side Winders (Rockabilly) – 10 to 11:30 a.m.
2nd Annual Police & Fire Depts. Rib Cook-Off
31 Joel Frankel Musical Merriment (Folksongs) - 10 to 11:30 a.m
August
7 Karen Jordan (Children’s Interactive Music) – 10 to 11:30 a.m
14 Jodi Koplin & Her Jigglejam Band (Children’s Interactive Music)
10 to 11 a.m.
21 Housewreckers Blues Review (Blues) - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Farmers Market Grillfest!!
28 Breakers Broken (Original Pop/Rock) – 10 to 11:30 a.m.
September
4 “Be Green” Day at the Market
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June 9, “Billy Elliot”
June 10, Cubs vs. Brewers at Milwaukee
June 14, “Sixty Minutes” Th e Birth of Tele-
vision ~I Love Lucy
June 15, July 20 Reid Schultz Film Series ~
“Black Comedy”
June 21, “Sixty Minutes” Th e Birth of Tele-
vision ~ Th e Honeymooners
June 24, Rick Bayless’ Kitchen Garden Tour
& Lunch at Frontera Grill
June 25, Bar-B-Que prepared by the Deer-
fi eld Bannockburn Fire Dept.
June 28, “Sixty Minutes” Th e Birth of Tele-
vision ~ Th e Dick Van Dyke Show
deerfield summer show-
case schedule
5 summer concerts are scheduled for
Wednesday evenings in Starbucks Plaza,
downtown Deerfi eld. All concerts take
place on Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m.
June 16, Deerfi eld Concert Band
June 23, Th e Metal Cobras and Burrows 4
Rock Band
June 30, Th e Big Band Sound of Deerfi eld
July 7, Halo Rock Band and Minor Chaos
Rock Band
July 14, Not for Profi t Rock Band
Th e Wednesday evening concerts are
sponsored by Th e Village Music Store in
Deerfi eld, Deerfi eld Village Center and
Starbucks. For more information call
847/945-5321.H
high school girls sup-
port group
Sponsored by the Village of Deerfi eld
Social Services Division, this group will
meet on Wednesdays from June 16 thorugh
July 28 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. and 6:00 -
7:30 p.m. If you have any questions or
want to register for this program please
contact Stephanie Locascio, Counselor,
at 847/945-3120 or slocascio@deerfi eld.
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. Th e air smells so fresh and
clean and fragrant with spring fl owers.
We feel upbeat
and have a
bounce in our
step.
Th at is unless
you have seasonal
allergies. Th en your nose is itchy and
either running or congested, your eyes
are red and watering and you might be
sneezing. Th e trees, grass, and fl owers
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
suff er from allergies to pollens and
molds. Allergists recommend
avoidance as the fi rst 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-
fi er 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 fi lter 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. H
upcoming events @ ptc
For more information on any
of the programs listed below,
including times and locations, or to register
to be a member, please contact the Patt y
Turner Center at 847/940.4010 or visit
www.deerfi eldparkdistrict.org.
May 3, Great Decisions and “Sixty Min-
utes” D-Day
May 4, Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar and
Gale Gand ~ Garden Brunch
May 5, Ron Miller ~ “Here’s to You Mrs.
Robinson” and “Million Dollar Quartet”
May 6, AARP ~ Driver Safety Program
May 10, “Sixty Minutes” Th e Doolitt le Raid
and Evening “Sixty Minutes” Pearl Harbor
May 11, Asian Cooking Made Easy
May 12, Jim Kenney ~ Th e Rise of the
Jihadis
May 14, What’s New with Hip Surgery
May 16, Old Fashioned Band Concert
May 17, “Sixty Minutes” Th e Fall of Berlin
May 17, Evening “Sixty Minutes” Th e
Doolitt le Raid and “I learned It at the
Library”
May 18, Assistance with 2010 Senior Citi-
zen Assessment Freeze Application
May 21, Mediterranean Cooking Class
May 24, “Sixty Minutes” Pop Culture on
the Home Front
May 25, Asian Cooking Made Easy
May 26, “39 Steps”
June 1, Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar
June 7 “Sixty Minutes” Th e Birth of Televi-
sion ~ Sid Caesar
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Village Offi cials:
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: alfafoxtrot1@gmail.com
Th omas 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@deerfi eld.il.us
Village Hall/Police Department
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfi eld, 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 2010
July 3 & 4
July 3- Brickyards Park:
Fireworks, Magic, Balloons & Live Entertainment!
Th e Park will open at 5:00 p.m.
July 4- Jewett Park:
All-day (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) activities including: Pancake
Breakfast, Dog Show, Arts & Craft s Fair, Parade, 10K Run, Games & Rides!
Questions?: Contact Judy Nelson, Family Days Chair, at 847/945.5523
2010 Yard Waste Collection
Th e cost of landscape waste stickers is $2.00 each. Stickers may be purchased at Village
Hall. Residents north of Deerfi eld Road will have yard waste collected on Mondays; those
south of Deerfi eld 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 affi xed 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.
Questions regarding refuse collection may be addressed to the Finance Department at
847/945.5000. H
50/50 Parkway Tree Program
Th e Village will again off er residents a program that encourages the planting of parkway
trees. Th e 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. Th is 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. H
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