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Vol. 34, No. 6 - Nov/Dec 2012D-Tales Your Municipal News Source Vol. 34, No. 6November/December 2012 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. For a complete list of meetings visit, www.deerfield.il.us November Board of Trustees November 5 & 19, 7:30 p.m. Fine Arts Commission November 5, 6:00 p.m. Village Center Development Comm. November 7, 7:30 p.m. Sustainability Commission November 8, 7:00 p.m. Plan Commission November 8, 7:30 p.m. Community Relations Commission November 13, 7:00 p.m. Appearance Review Commission November 26, 7:30 p.m. December Board of Trustees December 3 & 17, 7:30 p.m. Village Center Development Comm. December 5, 7:30 p.m. Community Relations Commission December 11, 7:00 p.m. Sustainability Commission December 13, 7:00 p.m. Plan Commission December 13, 7:30 p.m. check it out! Page 2: • Veterans Day Ceremony Page 3: • 2013 Lake Cook Road Reconstruction Project Page 5: • Emergency Information Programs Page 7: • One Book One Zip Code Recycle First. Trash Last. The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County has launched a new recycling campaign, “Recycle First. Trash Last.” The campaign encourages all Lake County residents to place a priority on recycling first, and trashing what is left. Instead of immediately thinking about throw- ing away that shampoo bottle, for example, ask yourself “is that recyclable?” (The answer, by the way, is yes!) While many residents already do a good job at recycling, we can always do better. The campaign encourages residents to begin transitioning their mindset about recycling from one of pulling recyclables out of the trash, to pulling trash out of the recycling. This campaign puts the priority on recycling first and defining what’s left as trash, and visu- alizing “trash” as nearly non-existent. To learn more about the campaign and what you can and cannot recycle visit www. RecycleFirstTrashLast.org e 2012 Winter Celebration Celebrate the season by joining neighbors and friends for fun and festive activities in downtown Deerfield! Visit Village Hall Friday night, November 30, for sleigh rides, live entertainment and roasted chestnuts. Saturday, December 1, will provide even more excitement with activities being hosted throughout downtown. Stay tuned for more information! Check the Village website, www.deerfield.il.us for event updates. e 2012 Fall Leaf Collection Program The Village’s annual leaf collection program provides residents with an alternative for disposal of their autumn leaves. Residents who do not mulch or bag their leaves may rake leaves to the curb or carriage walk line the night before their scheduled pickup. Beginning the week of October 22 and continuing through November 15, Public Works Department crews will make one pass by all homes in the Village each week during the 4-week program. We ask that you please not put out leaves more than one day prior to your scheduled pickup day. Leaves should be raked in a long neat row that does not exceed 5 feet in width. They should be raked as close to the curb as possible, so long as they are not placed in the street or on top of carriage walks or sidewalks, as this causes safety hazards. Listed below are some helpful reminders for leaf collection: • Do not park your vehicle on the street on the day of your pickup. • Do not mix grass clippings, sticks, rocks, branches, mud or other debris with your leaves. If these items are found, the leaves will not be removed. Continued on Page 2 villageNEWS Page 2 Village Train Traffic The number of commuter and freight trains passing through the Village has not signifi- cantly changed in the past decades. Both Metra and Amtrak schedules have been essentially unchanged since the early 1990s. The number of freight trains has fluctuated over the years due to many diverse factors, such as the health of the economy, seasonal shipping trends, and competition between different railroads for large shippers. Cur- rently it is likely there is a slightly higher volume of freight traffic, but no more so than other years in the recent past. The train tracks that run through the Village are owned by Metra. e Veterans Day Thank You Deerfield American Legion Post 738, Aux- iliary Unit 738, and the Sons of the Ameri- can Legion Squadron 738 want to take this opportunity to thank those currently serving for the sacrifices they are making for our country. If you have a family mem- ber serving on active duty anywhere in the world, please consider participating in the historic Blue Star program, which has been in place since World War I. The Legion will provide you with either a blue star banner or a removable blue star window decal to display your pride in your family member for serving. Support your military person- nel and your own patriotism; contact the Legion at 847.945.9821. As a Veterans Day tribute, the Legion will hold a public cer- emony at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 11th at the Veterans Memorial (Jewett Park Drive & Park Avenue). It is the Village’s intent to honor all those on active duty; however, we have not been able to develop a comprehensive list. If a Deerfield resident currently serving in our armed forces is not listed on the display banner, we ask that you contact Legion- Commander John P. Coughenour of Post 738, at 847.366.7554 or dfldpost738@ gmail.com with their name and branch of the armed forces. e Volunteers Wanted The Village of Deerfield is seeking enthusi- astic and motivated residents to volunteer on Village boards and commissions. This rewarding experience will provide residents with the opportunity to serve directly alongside Village staff and impact Village matters. For more information, please contact Andrew Lichterman, Management Analyst, at alichter- man@deerfield.il.us or call 847.719.7400 e 2012 Farmers Market - Thank You! The 2012 season of the Deerfield Farmers Market came to an end on Saturday, Octo- ber 13. The Village wishes to thank those involved with planning and organizing this award-winning community event. A special “Thank You” goes out to: Joan and Brian Reed Joanne Kunz Pat and Tom Jester Andi and Alan Berkowitz Their hard work and dedication have made this event a continued success! e Leaf Collection Continued Continued from Page 1 • Try to put leaves out each week, if possible, so that crews are not overloaded at the end of the program. • If a crew starts to pick up in an area before they are scheduled to do so, they will also return on the scheduled day. • Inclement weather may delay pickups, but crews will make at least four trips through your neighborhood. • Do not rake leaves near sewer inlets as doing so can contribute to street flooding. • Motorists should not park on top of or close to leaf piles as warm exhaust systems can ignite a fire. Following the final collection in your neighborhood, remaining leaves must be bagged and a yard waste sticker attached, for regular landscape waste collections on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. December 11 and 12 will be the final yard waste collections by Waste Management this year. For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at 847.317.7245 or email publicworks@deerfield.il.us e Leaf Collection Zones This map delineates collection routes and days. Questions may be directed to Public Works at 847.317.7245 publicWORKS Page 3 The work that is to be performed in the 2013 season will be constructed in three stages. The first stage of construction will include the installation of temporary traf- fic signals and the demolition of median islands. During the second stage, construction activity will be limited to the southern half of Lake Cook Road. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction and will be shifted to the northern half of Lake Cook Road. The final stage will shift traffic back over to the newly constructed southern half of Lake Cook Road while the northern half of the road, and the Village water main is constructed. Also during the third stage of construction the landscaped median will be constructed and planted. The CCHD has committed to keeping at least one lane in each direction and left turn lanes avail- able at all signalized intersections along Lake Cook Road for the duration of the project. If you have any questions or need additional information regarding this project please con- tact Holly Cichy of the Cook County Highway Department at 312.603.1620 or via email at holly.cichy@cookcountyil.gov e This project is spearheaded by the Cook County Highway Department (CCHD). The work for 2013 will be concentrated along Lake Cook Road between Deer Lake and Ellendale Road. This is the second part of two individual projects constructed by the CCHD, the first project took place in 2011. The overall scope of the first project, in 2011, was rehabilitation of Lake Cook Road between Wilmot Road and Pine Street and reconstruction and widening of Lake Cook Road between Pine Street and Deer Lake Road. The second season of construction, in 2013, will be a full reconstruction of Lake Cook Road between Deer Lake Road and Ellendale Road. The 2013 project will also include 1,000 feet of water main construc- tion, as mandated by the CCHD. The Vil- lage has a permit for the water main located beneath Lake Cook Road. The Village must pay the cost to relocate the water main. At this time the Village will also be afforded the opportunity to install 12,000 square feet of sidewalk on the north and south sides of Lake Cook Road (50/50 cost sharing with the CCHD), and perform point repairs on sanitary sewer mains. Winter Reminders Winter is on the way! The Public Works Department is again prepared to clear the Village’s 72 miles of streets once the snow begins to fly. Public Works operates over 20 pieces of equipment for snow removal. Utilizing a combination of road salt, deic- ers and plowing, crews are able to keep roadways clear and safe for winter travel. Residents should be aware that Public Works does not park its vehicles until every street has been cleared. The goal is for every street to be cleared within 6 hours after the snow has stopped coming down. Please remember: by Village ordinance, vehicles may not be parked on the street for 24 hours after 3 inches or more of snow has fallen. Also, you may not deposit snow from your property onto the street or sidewalk. Your cooperation will help us keep the streets and sidewalks clear! Please stay alert and cautious while driving this winter. Residents are asked to please be mindful of pedestrians and school children by clearing their sidewalk of snow and ice. After plow- ing or removing snow from your driveway remove the snow blocking access to your sidewalk. Sidewalk access is important in all sections of town but most important in the vicinity of schools, bus stops and train stations. Also, don’t let your water pipes freeze! Turn off water to the outside spigots or insulate them. If you go away for the winter, drain the water from your house or at a minimum close the main shutoff where the water enters the house. If a pipe does freeze wrap a heat tape around it to thaw the frozen section, do not use a torch. Insulate crawl spaces if water pipes run through them. Do yourself and your neighbors a favor by keeping snow cleared away from the nearby fire hydrant. By doing this regularly it will always be available if needed. e 2013 Lake Cook Road Widening and Reconstruction Project Emerald Ash Borer Many cases of Emerald Ash Borer have been confirmed in the Village. After approval of the Board of Trustees, the Village has initiated the removal of public Ash trees based on condition classification (1 best - 6 worst). The Street Division has been steadily removing Ash trees. To date, 140 Ash trees (condition 4 -6) have been removed. Parkway trees that have been marked with a black “X” will be removed. The stumps will be ground out and the area will be restored with topsoil and grass seed. In the spring, condition 3 Ash trees will be re-evaluated. Residents are encouraged to partici- pate in the 50/50 Parkway Tree Program. The program offers both spring and fall plantings. Enrollment is open year round. Many professional tree companies provide treatments for Ash trees not heavily infected with the disease. At your request, the Village will permit a licensed applicator to inject specialty in- secticides into the tree. If you are considering this for a public or parkway tree adjacent to your property, please submit a completed Ash Tree Treatment Form to the Engineering Depart- ment. Treatment costs must be paid by the homeowner. For more information visit www.deerfield.il.us e boardREPORT communityCALENDAR Page 4 Deerfield Park District Mom/Daughter Event at Sachs Recreation Center, November 9 Ceramics Workshops at Jewett Park Com- munity Center, November 10 Family Theater Performances at Caruso Middle School, November 9-11 & 16-18 COHO Swim Club - Winter Tryouts, November 19 - 21 Schools Out Program, November 20 -21 Polar Express (register early), December 2 Winter Party at PTC, December 6 Theater D Auditions, December 6 & 8 Theater D Call Backs, December 9 “Holiday Prime” Excursion, December 12 Holiday Happenings & Kinder Days Off, December 21, 26-28 Sports Camp, December 26 - 28 For more information or to register for Park District programs, call 847.945.0650, or visit www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org Deerfield Public Library Children’s Programs Family Treat Workshop, December 12 at Whole Foods Baby Lapsit Storytime, Fridays, November 2 & 16 Fun for Ones, Tuesdays, November 6 & 13 Time for Twos, Thursdays, November 1, 8, & 15 Preschool Pals - Threes, Mondays, November 5 & 12 Preschool Pals - Fours and Fives, Wednes- days, November 7 & 14 After School Stories, Thursdays, November 1, 8 & 15 Family Times, Saturdays, December 1 -29 Drop-In Craft, Tuesdays, December 18 Just For Teens Free SAT Practice Test, Saturday, Novem- ber 3 Free ACT Practice Test, Saturday Decem- ber 1 Adult Programs Library Talks e-books at the Deerfield Train Station, Tuesday, December 4 Learn Even More About e-books at the Deerfield Public Library, Tuesday, Decem- ber 11 Thursday Book Discussions The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson, No- vember 8 The Irresistible Henry House by Lisa Grund- wald, November 15 The Deerfield Public Library Goes Mobile! The Library’s new mobile app lets you search the catalog, place holds, renew items, download e-books and more all from your iphone or other mobile devices. 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 November 20 and December 18 at the Township Offices, 601 Deerfield Road. For more information, visit www.westdeerfieldtownship.org e 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 or to watch meetings on demand, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us. Village Board Action Approved ordinance increasing the number of Class D liquor licenses from 1 to 2 (Tennaqua Swim and Tennis Club) Authorization to award design engineering services contract for Deerfield Road Authorization to award contract for crack sealing operations Approved resolution authorizing a non-exclusive cable television franchise agreement between the Village of Deerfield and Comcast of California/Illinois LP Adopted ordinance amending various sections of the Municipal Code and the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Deerfield to provide for the consolidation of various permit, license and user fees in an Annual Fee Resolution Adopted Annual Fee Resolution of the Village of Deerfield establishing a consolidated schedule of fees, rates and charges Approved ordinance permitting a special use for Seta Salon at 655 Deerfield Road, Unit #110 Approved ordinance for limited area groundwater use restrictions (Lee’s Hanalei Cleaners) Authorized the Village Manager to execute contract with D&W Events for 2013 Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts Awards and Proclamations Proclaimed September as Texting and Driving Awareness Month Proclaimed September 19 as No Text on Board Pledge Day Proclaimed October 24 as World Polio Day Proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclaimed October 23 - 31 as Red Ribbon Week policeDEPARTMENT Page 5 Emergency Information Programs There are two programs sponsored by the State that the Police Department wants Deerfield residents to be aware of: the Illinois Premise Alert Program and the Il- linois Secretary of State, Emergency Contact Database. The Illinois Premise Alert Program supports individuals living with disabilities while aiding public safety personnel to better respond. The Department is creating a database of individuals with special needs that will be secured in the computer aided dispatch (CAD) database and maintained by the Department at the request of families, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities or special needs. The program is free of charge. It will assist us in identifying individuals who have special needs, which will in turn enable us to have additional information at our disposal in order to better serve you. To enroll in this program, forms will be available at Deerfield Village Hall, the Police Department, and the West Deerfield Township. You can also request a form be mailed to you by contacting Mary Anne Glowacz at 847.945.8636. The second program, the Emergency Contact Database, is managed by the Illinois Secretary of State. It compiles emergency contact information and associates it with your Illinois driver’s license and/or state identification card. In the event of a motor vehicle crash or other emergency situation where a person is unable to communicate directly, law enforcement may access this database to help them reach the person’s designated emergency contacts. If you would like to participate, follow the directions on the Illinois Secretary of State website at www. cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/ ecd/home.html. If you have questions or concerns about either program, please contact the Deerfield Police Department Communications Director, Mary Anne Glowacz, at 847.945.8636. e Toys for Tots The Deerfield Police Department is proud to announce its annual partnership with the Marines Toys for Tots program. From now until Christmas, the Deerfield Police Sta- tion and the Village Hall, at 850 Waukegan Road, will serve as drop off points for new unwrapped toys. Boxes will also be placed at the Patty Turner Center, Jewett Park and the Sachs Center. Through your contri- bution, you serve to deliver a message of hope to our nation’s most valuable natural resource, our children, while also helping to motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and commu- nity leaders. If you have questions, please contact Mary Anne Glowacz, Communications Direc- tor for the Deerfield Police Department at 847.945.8636. e Curfew Hours The Village of Deerfield curfew applies year-round, including holidays. Curfew is applicable to those ages 17 and under. The curfew hours are: • Sunday - Thursday: 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. and; • Friday - Saturday: 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. Additionally, drivers under the age of 18 may not operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., Sun- day through Thursday, and between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., Friday and Saturday. During allowed driving times, the num- ber of passengers is limited to one person under the age of 20, unless the additional passenger is a sibling, step-sibling, child, or step-child of the driver. Exemptions in the law allow new drivers to drive to and from employment or school- sanctioned activities outside the restricted times. Underage drivers convicted of violating the driving curfews may have their driver’s license suspended. e Holiday Drive-Thru Charity Event The Deerfield Police Department will also be hosting its third annual Holiday Drive- Thru Charity Event on Saturday, December 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the commuter lot at Deerfield Road and Rosemary Ter- race. Residents are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys for the Marine’s Toys for Tots program, as well canned food, personal care and cleaning items for the West Deerfield Township Food Pantry. US Marines, Deerfield Police Officers and volunteers will be on-site to assist. For additional information, please contact Mary Anne Glowacz, Communications Direc- tor for the Deerfield Police Department at 847.945.8636. e Be Prepared For Winter Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous, but if you plan ahead, you can stay safe and healthy. Prepare your home and cars and be prepared for weather-related emergencies, including power outages. Keep an up-to-date emergency kit in your home, including: • battery-operated devices, such as a flashlight, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio, and lamps; • extra batteries; • first aid kit and extra medicine; • baby items; and • snack food that need no cooking or refrigeration, and water stored in clean containers. Also, prepare your car for winter: • service the radiator, maintain anti- freeze levels, and check tire tread • keep gas tank full to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines; • keep blankets, food, water, booster cables, flares and a flashlight with extra batteries in your car’s emergency kit in case you become stranded. e Upcoming Events @ PTC For more information on programs, or to register to be a member, please call the Patty Turner Center (PTC) at 847.940. 4010 or visit www.pattyturnercenter.org. November 2, “The Master Impressionists” with Debra Levie November 3, “The Sousa Celebration” featuring the Deerfield Community Band November 5, “60 Minutes” Election Pre- view with Barry Bradford November 6, Election Day, Voting that the Patty Turner Center November 7, Current Events Roundtable, with Don Levinthal November 8 & 9 , AARP Driver’s Course November 12, “Glee” for Grown-ups November 16, Pauper Poker November 21, PTC Book Club November 22 -25, PTC closed November 27, Men’s Club November 29, Movies for Members December 3, Everyday Gourmet, with Jennifer Noone December 4, Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Testing December 6, PTC Winter Celebration December 11, PTC Women’s Club December 13, Knitting Group December 17, Open Mah Jongg December 18, Open Poker December 19, Botanic Gardens Horticul- ture Workshop December 21, Ping Pong December 24 & 25, PTC closed December 26, Canasta December 27, Hummers and Strummers December 29, Jack Diamond presents, “Mel Torme: The Velvet Fog” SHIP Volunteers are available free of charge to help interpret and resolve problems with medical bills, Medicare, Medicare Supple- mental Insurance and appeals. Lending Closet The PTC lends, on a short term basis, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bath benches, commodes, grabber sticks, etc. e communityINFO Page 6 Home Radon Testing Test your home for radon today. Radon, an indoor air pollutant, is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas. Radon comes from naturally occurring uranium in the soil. The only way to tell how much radon you have in your home is to test. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. As many as 1,160 Illinois citizens are estimated to develop radon related lung cancer each year. The USEPA recommends that indoor radon levels be below 4.0 picocuries per liter of air. Call the Illinois Emergency Manage- ment Agency (IEMA) Division of Nuclear Safety Radon Program at 800.325.1245 for a list of laboratories that sell radon kits, or visit their website at www.radon.illinois.gov If your home has elevated radon, IEMA has a list of licensed radon reduction contractors (mitigators) who can fix your radon problem. IEMA recom- mends hiring a licensed mitigator be- cause they have the proper equipment, specialized training and technical skills needed. ComEd Technology Features Residents can now stay connected with ComEd via their new technology features. Residents can receive outage alerts on their mobile device, download the ComEd app, view outage maps and more. For more information, visit www.ComEd. com and click on Customer Service and then Outage Information. e Reminders: Daylight Savings Time Ends Daylight Savings Time will end on Sunday, November 4. Remember to set your clocks back one hour (2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.). This is also a great time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Village Hall Schedule The Village Hall will be closed on the following dates: • Thursday & Friday, November 22 & 23, in observance of Thanksgiving • Tuesday, December 25, in observance of Christmas • Tuesday, January 1, in observance of New Years e Holiday Refuse Schedule • Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 22, 2012 - No delay • Christmas Day - Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - Service will be delayed by 1 day • New Year’s Day - Tuesday, January 1, 2013 - Service will be delayed by 1 day Waste Management will pick up trees and other organic holiday decorations on January 8 and 15 (for those with Tuesday collection) and January 9 and 16 (for those with Wednes- day collection). All bags, metal and other decorations must be removed. Residents can call Waste Management at 800.796.9696 or email questions or requests to villageofdeerfield@wm.com and a customer service representative will contact you the same day. e communityINFO Page 7 Optimist Tree Sale The Deerfield Optimist Club will again be selling Christmas Trees at Jewett Park from November 23 through December 23. Proceeds from the Christmas Tree sales allow the Optimist Club to support over 20 Deerfield area events annually. The hours of operation are Monday through Thursday - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Fridays - 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and weekends - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. e Deerfield High School’s School Chest Each December, Deerfield High School organizes School Chest, a three-week- long charity drive that unites students and residents behind an organization with roots in the surrounding area. This year’s beneficiary is LUNGevity Foundation, a local 501(c)3 committed to using research grants, treatment advocacy and community activism to eradicate lung cancer. Commu- nity residents can participate in numerous student-led events such as the annual 5K Run for Change, Deerfield Idol, or the Ben- efit dinner by signing up through the official webpage at www.lungevity.org/schoolchest. For more information, visit www.Facebook. com/schoolchest2012lungevity e Candidate Petition Packets Candidate Petition Packets for the April 9, 2013 Consolidated Elections are available at Village Hall during regular business hours. The first day to file a petition for nomination with the local election official at Deerfield Village Hall is Monday, December 17, 2012, and the last day is Monday, December 24, 2012. An instructional video on petition filing can be viewed at www.LakeCandidatePower.info and the 2013 Candidate’s Guide is available on the State Board of Elections website at http://www.elections.il.gov e Political Sign Regulations Permits are not required for tempo- rary political signs. There is no limit on the number of signs; however, the aggregate gross surface area of all political signs on a zoning lot shall not exceed 20 square feet. All signs must be on private property. Signs placed within the public right-of-way will be confiscated without notice. For more information, contact the Com- munity Development Department at 847.719.7484 e One Book One Zip Code Trading personal freedoms for secu- rity is one of the main themes of this year’s One Book One Zip Code selec- tion, Little Brother, by Cory Doctorow and a main topic of conversation after the popular author’s recent presenta- tion at Deerfield High School. To keep the conversation going, the Village of Deerfield and the Deerfield Fine Arts Commission - both partners in the community-wide reading program of Deerfield, Bannockburn, and Riverwoods - are hosting a talk by Adam Schwartz, Senior Staff Coun- sel for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) at Deerfield Vil- lage Hall, 850 Waukegan Road, on Monday, November 12, 2012 at 7 p.m. Admission is free and no registration is required. Mr. Schwartz’s presentation will focus on government surveillance, privacy, the First Amendment and how these topics are connected to the themes of the book. Join your neighbors for a stimulating discussion about freedom, security, civil liberties and this year’s One Book One Zip Code book selec- tion. For more information, visit www.OneBookOneZipCode.org e Electricity Aggregation The Village encourages Deerfield residents to stay informed about electricity aggregation. When comparing ComEd’s current rate to the North Shore Electricity Aggregation Con- sortium’s rate, Consortium customers have realized a significant savings and will continue to do so for the remainder of the contract. Further, the Consortium’s rate is lower than most of the individual rates that are being of- fered to residents by other alternative electric suppliers. The Consortium’s Supply Rate is 4.836 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) and MC Squared Energy Services is the Consortium’s chosen electricity supplier. The Sustainability Commission reminds resi- dents they can sign up for the Green Power Program, which provides member residents and small businesses with the opportunity to support clean energy resources like wind. For a small additional charge, MC Squared Energy Services will purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to cover 100% of your electricity supply requirements. If you enroll today, your electricity supply rate will increase to 4.936 cents per kWh. The Village only communicates with our residents and businesses through official letterhead or on the North Shore Electricity Aggregation Consortium’s website at www. NorthShoreElectricityAggregation.com and will not make phone calls soliciting business. If you are concerned about the phone calls that you are receiving, contact the Illinois Com- merce Commission (ICC) at 800.524.0795. The ICC is the regulating body of all electric suppliers in Illinois. Additionally, residents can place their home and mobile phone numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry. The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can file a complaint at www. DoNotCall.gov. Registration is free and will not expire. The National Do Not Call Registry is man- aged by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency. e lastPAGE 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: alfafoxtrot1@gmail.com Thomas L. Jester - 847.945.6489 Email: tapjester@yahoo.com Mary Meirose Oppenheim - 847.948.9423 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) PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 1 Deerfield, Illinois D-Tales 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 POSTAL CUSTOMER DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 Happy Holida y s! Why Shop Local? Shopping Local... 1. … Supports Deerfield’s Vibrant Mix of Businesses Why go anywhere else when you can find most everything you need right in your hometown! With a mix of locally owned businesses as well as regional and national outlets, Deerfield’s local shops, restaurants, services and hotels provide residents and visitors alike with all the necessities as well as the luxuries. 2. … Fosters Community Relationships When you shop in Deerfield, you are able to develop lasting relationships with local businesses and the people that provide goods & services. The businesses become neighbors and a human face is put on the service you receive. 3. … Protects the Environment Shopping local supports a more “green-friendly” community. By keeping your business within the village, you travel less, which reduces traffic and congestion, and ultimately creates less air and water pollution! Many shopping areas in Deerfield are also easily accessible by walking or bicycling, adding to the shopping experience. 4. … Reinvests in the Village When you shop local, you are keeping your sales tax dollars in Deerfield. This revenue goes back into the community to support Village services and maintain roads and public utilities. Local businesses are also strong supporters of community events and local nonprofit organizations. 5. … Creates Jobs that Help to Strengthen the Local Economy Deerfield’s local businesses generate jobs for members of our community. By patronizing local businesses first, you are helping to keep neighbors employed, as well as generating new jobs. This holiday season, shop local! For more details, visit www.dbrchamber.com or call 847.945.4660.