Vol. 35, No. 2 - Mar/Apr 2013D-Tales
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Vol. 35, No. 2March/April 2013
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
March
Community Relations Commission
March 12, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
March 14 & 28, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
March 14, 7:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
March 18, 7:30 p.m.
Board of Trustees
March 18, 7:30 p.m.
NW Quadrant Unified Task Force
March 19, 7:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
March 19, 7:30 p.m.
April
Family Days Commission
April 1, 4:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Commission
April 1, 6:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees
April 1 & 15, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Development Comm.
April 3, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
April 9, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
April 11 & 25, 7:30 p.m.
check it out!
Page 2:
• Voting Precinct Map
Page 3:
• Street Rehabilitation Program
Page 4 & 5:
• NW Quadrant Unified Task Force
Page 7:
• Spring Storm Tips
Page 8:
• Deerfield Park Foundation Scholarship
Page 9:
• Senior/Disabled Transportation Services
Lake Cook Road
Reconstruction Project
The Lake Cook Road Reconstruction
and Widening Project is spearheaded by
the Cook County Highway Department
(CCHD). This is the second part of two
individual projects, the first part was
completed during the 2010 construction
season. The overall scope of work for the
first project was to rehabilitate Lake Cook
Road between Wilmot Road and Pine Street
and to reconstruct and widen Lake Cook
Road between Pine Street and Deerlake
Road. The first project also included water
main construction, as mandated by the
CCHD, along Lake Cook Road within the
project limits.
The scope of work for the second portion
of the project, which will be occurring
during the 2013 construction season, is to
widen and reconstruct Lake Cook Road
between Deerlake Road and Ellendale
Road, rehabilitate Lake Cook Road between
Ellendale Road and the east limit of the
Village, and rehabilitate Waukegan Road
between Chestnut Street and the Cadwell’s
Corner’s intersection.
At this time the Village has the opportunity
to install water main, sidewalk along the
north and south sides of Lake Cook Road,
sidewalk along the east side of Waukegan
Road, landscaped medians throughout
(sidewalk and landscaping is a 50/50 cost
share with the CCHD), and perform point
repairs on sanitary sewer mains. The
Village of Deerfield water main is currently
located beneath Lake Cook Road via permit,
therefore the cost to relocate will be borne
by the Village.
The work to be performed this season
will be constructed in three stages, as was
reported by the CCHD during the January
31 public meeting held at Village Hall.
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General Consolidated
Election: April 9, 2013
The General Consolidated Election will be
held Tuesday, April 9, 2013. The following
is voting information for the West
Deerfield Township.
Voter Registration
Are you registered to vote? If you are
new to Deerfield, have moved within the
Village - even just across the street - or have
changed your name, you must re-register to
vote. It takes just a few minutes at the West
Deerfield Township Office, 601 Deerfield
Road. Bring two forms of identification,
one of which has your current address. No
appointment is necessary to register to
vote.
March 12 is the deadline to register to
vote for the April, 2013 election. Grace
period registration takes place at the Lake
County Clerk’s Office March 13 - April 6.
If you register during the grace period and
want to vote in the Consolidated Election, you
must vote at the time of registration.
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villageNEWS
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Voting Options
Go to www. LakeVoterPower.info
to find your site for early voting or election
day voting.
• Early in-person voting begins March
25 and continues through April 6. You
must present valid government-issued
identification containing photograph
and name. Weekday early voting hours
are 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. On Saturdays,
early voting ends at 2:00 p.m. There is
no voting on Sundays.
• Request a ballot by mail. To
request a ballot by mail, contact
the Lake County Clerk by email at
VotingByMail@lakecountyil.us, or
847.377.2406. Voting by mail begins
March 15. Remember, if you request
a ballot by mail you may not vote on
Election Day.
• Election Day voting takes place
Tuesday, April 9. Polls are open 6:00
a.m. - 7:00 p.m. All polls are handicap
accessible.
You may confirm your voting site, check
your voter registration status, get a
list of acceptable forms of identifica-
tion and view a sample ballot by calling
847.377.2410 or visit www.lakecountyil.
gov/countyclerk.
If you have any questions, please call Town
Clerk Kristen Scott at 847.945.0614 e
For a map of all voting precincts in
West Deerfield Township, visit
http://gis2.co.lake.il.us/output/
districtmaps/twppcts/wdflpcts.pdf
For a map of all voting precincts in
Moraine Township, visit
http://www.morainetownship.org/
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Lake Cook Road
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The first stage of construction will include
the installation of temporary traffic signals
and the demolition of median islands.
During the second stage, construction
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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 of Deerfield water main,
is constructed. The CCHD has committed
to keeping at least one lane in each direction
and left turn lanes available at all signalized
intersections along Lake Cook Road for the
duration of the project. The work is expected
to begin in April and be completed by the end
of October 2013.
In an effort to enhance communication, the
Village created a project-specific website,
www.LakeCookRoad.com where residents and
businesses can receive up-to-date informa-
tion, report a problem, view project maps,
and sign up for a project newsletter.
For more information, please visit www.
LakeCookRoad.com or contact Village of
Deerfield Department of Public Works and
Engineering at 847.317.2490 e
Precinct 391
Congregation B’Nai Tikvah
1558 Wilmot Road
Precinct 392
Deerfield Village Hall
850 Waukegan Road
Precinct 393
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church
815 Wilmot Road
Precinct 394
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church
815 Wilmot Road
Precinct 395
Deerfield Village Hall
850 Waukegan Road
Precinct 396
Deerspring Pool
200 Deerfield Road
Precinct 397
Deerspring Pool
200 Deerfield Road
Precinct 398
St Gregory’s Episcopal Church
815 Wilmot Road
Precinct 399
Patty Turner Center
375 Elm Street
Precinct 400
Patty Turner Center
375 Elm Street
Precinct 401
Patty Turner Center
375 Elm Street
Precinct 402
Patty Turner Center
375 Elm Street
Precinct 218
(Moraine Township)
Red Oak School
530 Red Oak Lane
Fire Hydrant Flushing
During the week of April 15th, the Village
of Deerfield Department of Public Works
will begin flushing all fire hydrants within
corporate limits. Opening fire hydrants
and flushing out water on an annual basis
allows Public Works to ensure that hydrants
are in proper working condition and helps
to flush sediment out of the distribution
system. Signs will be posted in each area
before flushing begins. The work is typically
performed between the hours of 7:30 a.m.
and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and
takes approximately 2 weeks to complete
the entire Village.
Do NOT do laundry on the day hydrants
are flushed in your area. Flushing may stir
up rust that can enter washing machines and
cause discoloration to certain types of cloth-
ing. Additionally, there may be discoloration
in the water coming from the faucets in your
home after hydrant flushing is complete in
your area. It is recommended that residents
flush water from their interior residential
system through a tub spout for a few min-
utes to clear out sediment. The water from
the tap is safe to drink at all times.
If you have any questions, please call the
Village of Deerfield Water Department at
847.307.7245 (M-F 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
or email publicworks@deerfield.il.us e
publicWORKS
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Wastewater
Reclamation Facility
Reaches Substantial
Completion
On November 1, 2010 the Village Board
awarded the construction contract for the
renovation of the Wastewater Reclamation
Facility to Joseph J. Henderson and Son
of Gurnee, IL. Construction has been
ongoing since January of 2011, and is
expected to reach final completion by May
of 2013. Though the project was extensive
in scope, service to Village residents has
continued uninterrupted through the
duration of the project.
Some of the most visible aspects of the
project included demolition of the large
trickling filter domes, elimination of the
sludge drying beds, reconfiguration of
Hackberry Road including the addition
of angle parking to better serve users of
Shepard Park, and construction of a public
restroom. Plant staff is currently operating
the facility as designed and it will provide
improved efficiency, safety, and reliability.
The project was declared substantially
complete at the February 4, 2013 Board of
Trustees meeting and was partially funded
through the help of former Illinois State
Senator Susan Garrett. Senator Garrett was
honored at a recognition ceremony at the
facility’s new Administration Building in
December. e
Heather Road/Lake El-
eanor Road Infrastruc-
ture Rehabilitation
Project
The Village of Deerfield Engineering De-
partment has completed the design phase
of the Heather Road/Lake Eleanor Road
Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project. The
design for the project began in January 2011
when the Village contracted with consulting
engineers for the preparation of contract
plans, specifications, and bidding docu-
ments. Final design documents have been
completed and the project will go out to bid
in late February allowing for construction
to begin in May of 2013. The work will take
approximately 12 weeks to complete.
The purpose of the project is to reconstruct
and rehabilitate the existing Village road-
way and utilities on Heather Road between
Deerfield Road and Manor Drive and on
Lake Eleanor Drive between the court and
Wilmot Road. Improvements will include
complete replacement of the existing water
main, storm sewer improvements, and com-
plete removal and replacement of the exist-
ing roadway. The landscaped island on Lake
Eleanor Drive will remain. A bid opening
will be scheduled in March, after which the
Village will provide additional scope and
schedule information to residents. e
2013 Street Rehabilitation Project
The Village of Deerfield 2013 Street Rehabilitation Project will be going out to bid in May of 2013. In addition to routine
maintenance items, the contract will include the reconstruction/rehabilitation of 7 streets within the Village. The project will be
substantially complete by October 31, 2013. The streets that will be focused on this year are listed below:
Street Name Starting Ending
Bayberry Lane Appletree Lane Pine Street
Timberhill Road Charing Cross Road Bayberry Lane
Carriage Way Fox Hunt Trail Deerfield Road
Springfield Avenue Jewett Park Fair Oaks Avenue
Stratford Road Hazel Avenue Greenwood Avenue
Bent Creek Ridge Carriage Way Carriage Way
Hackberry Road WRF Frontage Locust Place
villageNEWS
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Northwest Quadrant Unified Task Force
The Northwest Quadrant Unified Task Force plans to hold a public open house on March 19th at 7 p.m. in the Robert D. Franz Council
Chambers on the second floor of the Deerfield Village Hall located at 850 Waukegan Road to obtain input on the developing Master Plan
for the Northwest Quadrant of the Village Center (see map on page 5). Residents are encouraged to attend the open house.
Background
In late 2011, the Board of Trustees authorized the creation of the Northwest Quadrant Unified Task Force. Village Trustee Thomas Jester
was appointed as Chairman. The Task Force is made up of all of the major stakeholders in the quadrant including the Deerfield Park Dis-
trict, Deerfield Public Library, Village of Deerfield, Presbyterian Church, AT&T, the commercial property owners along Waukegan Road,
and Chairman of the Plan Commission, Village Center Development Commission, Appearance Review Commission, and the Sustain-
ability Commission. The Northwest Quadrant of the Village Center currently suffers from a lack of pedestrian friendliness, disconnected
parking lots, a disjointed roadway/circulation system, a lack of adequate space for safe drop-offs for children’s day care, and a general lack
of a unified campus feel.
The purpose of the Northwest Quadrant Unified Task Force was to bring together the stakeholders to study the Northwest Quadrant and
work together to develop a Master Plan for the entire quadrant to benefit the community. As the majority of property in the Northwest
Quadrant is public lands, the Task Force believes that property lines should not be a consideration in developing a Master Plan. The goal
is to create a campus setting with amenities that will foster increased pedestrian use and community pride. Pedestrian comfort and safety
would be at the forefront and cars would still be accommodated. The Village retained the consultant team of Teska Associates, Hitchcock
Design, Gewalt Hamilton and Bondy Studios to help the stakeholders create a Master Plan for the Northwest Quadrant of the Village
Center. The Task Force also stayed within the current Comprehensive Plan that advises no further commercial development be allowed
in the Northwest Quadrant.
Vision Sessions
In the winter and spring of 2012, three visioning sessions were held with the Task Force to determine the goals and visions for the
quadrant. The Task Force engaged in long-range thinking and brainstorming about the future of the quadrant. They looked at the entire
quadrant and their scope was large and comprehensive.
The Task Force desires for the Northwest Quadrant include:
• A more pedestrian friendly and well landscaped public space.
• A vibrant public campus – a public space like no other in Deerfield.
• An extremely attractive, hospitable, safer, walkable, and environmentally friendly atmosphere.
• Retain the cluster of civic assets, and incorporation of new features.
The Task Force believes the Northwest Quadrant has much to offer and they are very proud of Jewett Park, the Farmers Market, and the
public facilities in the quadrant and they believe with a campus Master Plan, the Northwest Quadrant can be transformed into the civic
and cultural centerpiece of Deerfield.
Master Plan
In the fall of 2012, the Northwest Quadrant Unified Task Force began to develop a Master Plan that will serve as a comprehensive design
plan for the Northwest Quadrant. The Master Plan is an opportunity to make the Northwest Quadrant a more attractive public campus
and an opportunity to correct several issues in the quadrant. The Master Plan is a long term plan looking many years into the future and
comes to fruition over time. Some improvements may take place in the near future, and other improvements may be accomplished 15 to
20 years from now.
The Task Force is still in the process of working through the creation of a Master Plan at this time. Three workshop meetings have been
held to date on October 2, October 23, and November 28. Meetings are currently being held with the stakeholders to obtain more input
on the Master Plan. At the public open house, the design alternatives and the preferred Master Plan will be presented. The open house
attendees are encouraged to share their comments and provide input on the Master Plan for the Northwest Quadrant of the Village Center.
All related planning materials are available on the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us.
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villageNEWS
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Northwest Quadrant Unified Task Force
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For more information, please contact Principal Planner Jeff Ryckaert at 847.719.7482 or visit www.deerfield.il.us e
boardREPORT
communityCALENDAR
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deerfield park district
Kid’s Flea Market, March 2
Casimir Pulaski Day - School’s Out
Program, March 4
Golf Lottery at Deerfield Golf Club and
Learning Center, March 6
Mom/Son Activity Night at Sachs Recre-
ation Center, March 8
Theater D Performance at Patty Turner
Center, March 8-10 & 15-17
“Polkas & Pierogis!” at Patty Turner Center,
March 22
Spring Flings at Jewett Park Community
Center, March 25-29
District-wide Art Show at Patty Turner
Center, April 21
COHO Park District Invite, April 27
Register now - Deer Dash: 5k, 10k, 1-mile
Fun Run (ages 8+), May 5
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847.945.0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org
deerfield public library
Adult Programs:
Voter Registration courtesy of the League of
Women Voters, March 2, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00
p.m. (Please bring two forms of identifica-
tion, at least one of which shows your
name and current address.)
Introduction to Zentangle,
March 9, 1-3 p.m.
Paper Quiling 101, March 16, 1-3 p.m.
Library Talks e-books, March 14, 5-7 p.m.
at Sachs Center, 455 Lake Cook Road
Poems While You Wait, April 6, 1:45-4:45
p.m.
Thinks and Drinks Trivia Night, April 24,
7:30 p.m., Trax Tavern & Grill, 833 Deer-
field Road, please register in advance.
S&P Capital IQ NetAdvantage Seminar,
April 25, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Library, 7
N. Waukegan Road and 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
at the Patty Turner Center, please register
in advance.
Book Discussions:
Nightwoods by Charles Frazier, March 14,
10:30 a.m.
State of Wonder by Ann Patchett, March
21, 7:30 p.m.
Defending Jacob by William Landay, April
11, 10:30 a.m.
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, April 18, 7:30
p.m.
Drop-in Activities:
Family Times, Saturdays, March 2 - April
27, 11:00 a.m.
Storytime, Milk & Cookies at Panera Ban-
nockburn, Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., March 5,
March 19, April 2, April 16
Drop-in Craft, Wednesday, March 20, &
Tuesday, April 16, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Storytimes:
Baby Lapsit Storytime, Fridays, March 8,
22 & April 5, 19, 10:30 a.m.
Fun for Ones, Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19 &
April 2, 9, 16, 10:30 a.m.
Time for Twos, Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21
& April 4, 11, 18, 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Pals, Mondays, March 4, 11, 18
& April 1, 8, 15, 10:30 a.m.
Ready to Read, Wednesdays, March 6, 13,
20 & April 3, 10, 17, 10:30 a.m. or 1:00
p.m.
After School Stories, Thursdays, March 7,
14, 21 & April 4, 11, 18, 4:30 p.m.
Teen Tech Week, March 10-16
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
March 19 and April 16 at the Township
Offices, 601 Deerfield Road. The Annual
Town Meeting will be held April 16 prior
to the Board meeting.
The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the last issue of D-Tales. For complete sets of minutes from Village
Board meetings or to watch recorded meetings on-demand, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us.
Village Board Action
Approved ordinance establishing the fiscal year of the Village of Deerfield
Approved ordinance authorizing text amendments to the C-2 Outlying Commercial District to strengthen retail
Approved ordinance authorizing a ground lease between US Bank National Association and the Village of Deerfield
Appointed Donald Anderson as Chair of the Sustainability Commission
Approved ordinance authorizing construction and demolition debris diversion
Approved resolution to the First Amendment to the North Shore Electricity Aggregation Consortium Intergovernmental Agreement
Approved ordinance authorizing a text amendment and special use for the Joy of the Game facility at 158 S. Waukegan Road in Deerbrook
Shopping Center to allow additional programs and services
Approved ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Municipal Code of the Village to create the Class L liquor license classification
Authorized request for declaration of substantial completion for the Wastewater Reclamation Facility
Approved ordinance amending the Municipal Code of the Village of Deerfield to license the keeping of fowl within the Village
Approved ordinance amending Article 12 of Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code of the Village regarding Sustainability Commission
Approved ordinance providing for the filing of a tentative annual budget of the Village and for public inspection and hearing thereon
Authorized contract for construction of Pfingsten Road lift station improvement project to Marc Kresmery Construction, LLC
Authorized Intergovernmental Agreement for the Lake Cook Road Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project
awards and proclamations
Presented the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Award to Finance Director Burk
Proclaimed April, 2013 as Autism Awareness Month
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policeDEPARTMENT
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Outdoor Warning
Systems
1. What should I do when I hear the sirens?
When the sirens are heard go inside and
tune to local media for more information.
2. Why can’t I hear the sirens in my house?
Sirens are an outdoor warning system
designed only to alert those who are
outside that something dangerous is
approaching.
3. How can I get alerts when I’m at work or in
my house?
For alerts indoors, every home and busi-
ness should have a NOAA Weather Radio.
A NOAA Weather Radio is like a smoke
detector for severe weather and it can wake
you up when a warning is issued for your
area so you can take appropriate action.
Cable television also carries extreme
weather alerts that can be useful.
4. When are sirens tested?
Sirens are tested the first Tuesday of every
month at 10:00 a.m.
5. Why don’t the outdoor warning sirens
sound an all-clear signal?
People should be indoors and monitoring
local media for updates on the storm.
6. Will the sirens warn me of every dangerous
storm?
The safest approach is to be proactive
and use all of the information available
to protect yourself and your family from
threatening weather. Nothing can replace
common sense. If a storm is approaching,
the lightning alone is a threat. Sirens are
only one part of a warning system that
includes preparation, a NOAA Weather
Radio, and local media.
For more information regarding the outdoor
warning system please contact the Deerfield
Police Department at 847.945.8636 e
National
Telecommunicators Week:
April 14 - 20, 2013
Each year, the second full week of April
is dedicated to the men and women who
serve as Telecommunication Officers. In
October, 1991, Congress made a formal
proclamation to recognize this week as
National Telecommunicators Week.
Deerfield has 8 full-time and 2 part-time
Telecommunicators. Telecommunicators
serve as an indispensable link between
the officers and the public, as well as a
vital support service in the public safety
community. They provide radio, telephone
and dispatch services with dedication and
professionalism.
The Deerfield Telecommunicators are
proud to serve the Deerfield community
and thank you for the opportunity to make
a difference each and every day. The Village
will celebrate the week by issuing a proc-
lamation from Mayor Rosenthal and the
Village Board. Please take the time to thank
this group of heroes. e
National Prescription
Drug Take-Back Day
The Deerfield Police Department will again
be participating in the Drug Enforcement
Agencies National Prescription Drug Take-
Back Day on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Deerfield Police
Department, 850 Waukegan Road.
Take this opportunity to drop off unused
or expired prescription medications for de-
struction. Unused or expired prescription
medications are a public safety issue and
can lead to accidental poisoning, overdose
and abuse. Most abused prescription drugs
are obtained through family and friends.
The Deerfield Police Department’s partici-
pation in both the Take-Back program as
well as the Save-a-Star program demon-
strates the commitment to our mission to
provide professional and ethical service to
our citizens while proactively identifying
risks to Deerfield’s quality of life.
For more information, please contact the
Deerfield Police Department at 847.945.8636
or www.deerfield.il.us e
Spring Storm Tips
A NOAA weather radio can provide
advance warning of a storm or tornado.
There are also applications for smart-
phones that can alert you of severe
weather, such as Onguard Weather Radio
or Simple Weather Alerts.
A “Watch” means that conditions are pres-
ent in which severe weather or a tornado
could develop. A “Warning” means that
severe weather or a tornado has been
sighted. In either case, action to protect
yourself and your family is necessary. The
sirens in the Deerfield area will sound
continuously for three minutes to signal a
Tornado Warning. They will sound again in
five minutes to signal anyone who may not
have been present for the first siren.
In the event of a tornado:
• In homes or small buildings, go to the
northeast corner of a basement. If a
basement is not available, go to the
smallest, most interior room on the
lowest floor, such as a closet or bath-
room. Cover yourself to protect your
body from flying debris.
• In schools, hospitals, offices or shop-
ping centers, go to the smallest, most
interior rooms and hallways on the
lowest floor. Stay away from glass
enclosed places or areas with wide-
span roofs such as auditoriums and
warehouses. Crouch down and cover
your head.
• In cars - abandon them immediately!
Cars provide no protection from
tornadic winds, leave them and go to a
substantial structure or designated tor-
nado shelter. Do not attempt to seek
shelter beneath an overpass or bridge.
They provide little or no shelter and
have proved to be deadly options.
• If caught in the open, lie flat in a
culvert, ditch or depression and cover
your head.
These simple steps could save your life.
For more information, visit the National Oce-
anic Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA)
Severe Weather Awareness page at www.
noaa.gov e
communityINFO
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Are you a Swiffer
Flusher?
Dry/wet cleaning cloths and wipes, such as
Swiffer and Lysol, are gaining popularity in
the marketplace especially with flu season
upon us. When people flush these cloths
down toilets they cause problems in your
sewer line and in the Village sewer system.
These wipes are not biodegradable; they
do not dissolve in the sewer pipes. They
do, however, get caught on debris such as
roots in the sewer lines. One or two cloths
may not stop the flow of sewage out of your
residence but the cloths could build up
over time necessitating a call to a plumber.
Additionally, these cloths do not tear easily
and can clog the sewage lift station pumps
and cause backups in the sewer system.
The directions on the containers of these
products state that the cloths are to be
disposed of in the trash and are not to be
flushed down the toilet. Please dispose of
these cleaning and disinfecting cloths in the
trash. e
Deerfield Historical
Society Hosts Annual
Spaghetti Dinner
The Deerfield Area Historical Society will
host a spaghetti dinner on Thursday, April
18, at 6 p.m., at the Patty Turner Center,
375 Elm Street, Deerfield. The dinner,
provided by the Italian Kitchen, includes
salad, spaghetti and meatballs, bread, bever-
ages and dessert for $11 per person. Fol-
lowing the dinner, there will be a talk by
a guest speaker. Proceeds will benefit the
Deerfield Historic Village.
Reservations are required. Pay at the door.
Please call 847.948.0680 by April 12.
To learn more about the Deerfield
Area Historical Society visit www.
deerfieldhistoricalsociety.org e
College/Post-
Secondary Institution
Scholarships by Park
Foundation for 2013
The Park Foundation announces, thanks to
contributions from a number of donors to
date and to the generous support through
funds raised at the Whole Foods Market
Deerfield “5% Community Giving Day,”
two (2) $1,000 College/ Post-Secondary
Scholarships are being offered to be used
toward the 2013-2014 term.
With a deadline this year of Friday, April 5,
the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee is
now in the process of accepting materials.
The Linda Gryziecki Scholarship applica-
tion form and related information may be
found at www.deerfieldparkfoundation.org.
The Foundation’s Scholarship Committee
plans to review submitted materials later in
April, select candidates in May and present
awards at the Deerfield Park Foundation
meeting set for Monday, May 20, 2013.
The Scholarship is named after Linda
Gryziecki, retired Deerfield Park
District Executive Director who served
the community for 38 years. Anyone
interested in contributing to the Linda
Gryziecki Scholarship Fund may visit www.
deerfieldparkfoundation.com.
For more information about this scholarship,
please contact the Deerfield Park Foundation
at 847.572.2611 e
Web Streaming - Watch
Village Board Meetings
Village Board meetings can be watched live
or afterwards on-demand on the Village’s
website. On the first and third Mondays
of the month at 7:30 p.m., Village Board
meetings will stream live on the Internet.
The morning after each Village Board
meeting, the video will be indexed to the
meeting’s agenda and posted to the website
for easy viewing. Residents can select the
section of the meeting they are interested in
and the video will jump right to that section
of the meeting. Watch meetings at www.
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digital Household
electronics
collections
Do you have any household electronics
like televisions or old computers that you
would like to dispose of? In cooperation
with SWALCO, the Village will sponsor 5
household electronics collections this year.
Events are held at the Deerfield Public
Works Facility, 465 Elm Street, from 9 a.m.
- Noon, unless otherwise indicated.
Visit one of SWALCO’s 2013 Electronics
Collection events:
• April 19 (Walgreens Corporate 7-11 a.m.)
• May 18
• June 15
• August 17
• September 21
For a listing of items accepted, please visit the
SWALCO website at www.swalco.org. If you
have questions, please contact SWALCO at
847.336.9340 or Deerfield Public Works at
847.317.7245 e
Save Money on Home
Energy Efficiency
Projects
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for
Planning (CMAP), in partnership with
Energy Impact Illinois is now offering
free or low-cost home energy efficiency
assessments and a 70% rebate (up to
$1,750) on insulating and air sealing
improvements to Illinois residents for their
homes. Assessments may take between 2-3
hours and energy repairs may take between
1-2 days. Applications can be submitted
online or over the phone.
Energy Impact Illinois is an organization
that helps homeowners retrofit their
homes with energy-efficient upgrades
that save money and make homes more
comfortable, while simultaneously
creating jobs, helping the environment,
and increasing energy independence.
To sign up for the program or for more
information, call 855.9.IMPACT or visit
www.energyimpactilliois.org. e
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Upcoming Events @ PTC
For a complete listing of
programs or to register to
become a member, please
call the Patty Turner Center (PTC) at
847.940.4010 or visit
www.pattyturnercenter.org.
March 11, CLC Discovery Program with
Barry Bradford
March 12, PTC Women’s Club Luncheon
March 15, Abstract Artists with Art Educa-
tor Debra Levie
March 15-17, Theater D’s production of
“Leading Ladies”
March 19, Opera in Pop Culture
March 20, Dominick’s Be-Well Lecture
Series
March 26, SHIP Assistance
April 28, Knitting Group
April 1, GLEE for grown-ups
April 9, Women’s Club Dessert Event
April 10, Beginner Quilting Class
April 12, Ping Pong
April 17, Spicy Salsa Dance Workshop
April 19, Senior Citizens Assessment
Freeze Homestead Exemption Seminar
April 26, Mah Jongg
April 30, NorthShore Health Systems
and the Patty Turner Center present “Falls
Screening Clinic, Are You at Risk of Fall-
ing?”
The Patty Turner Center offers many
wellness focused programs and services
including:
• Podiatry Appointments
• Blood Pressure/Cholesterol Testing
• Massage Therapy
• Lending Closet
• CPR and Health Care Provider CPR
Courses
• AARP Driver’s Safety
• Dominick’s Pharmacy “Be-Well” Series
• Fitness Classes e
Lending Closet
The Patty Turner Center lends, on a short
term basis, wheelchairs, walkers, canes,
bath benches, commodes, grabber sticks,
etc. e
Senior/Disabled Transportation Services
Providing reduced fares to senior & disabled riders courtesy of the
Village of Deerfield, West Deerfield Township and the Deerfield Park District
Village of Deerfield Taxi Subsidy Program
Seniors (65+) and disabled Deerfield residents are offered reduced taxi fares courtesy
of the Village of Deerfield. Register at Deerfield Village Hall to receive 50 taxi ticket
vouchers per month, free of charge. Each ticket is valid for a reduced fare on a one-way
trip. When traveling to destinations within Village limits, present the ticket and your
fare will cost only $1.00. When traveling to destinations outside the Village limits,
present the ticket to receive $5.00 off your fare. Tickets are only accepted by American
Taxi and 303 Taxi. Phone numbers to participating taxi companies and complete
program details are included on each taxi coupon ticket.
For more information about this program please call Management Analyst David Fitzgerald
at 847.719.7400 e
West Deerfield Township - Going Places
The West Deerfield Township and the Deerfield Park District have joined forces
to provide more cost-efficient senior transportation options. Going Places - is an
appointment-based program that provides independence to those who might
otherwise find it difficult to get to physician or dentist appointments.
Going Places is a transportation service for West Deerfield Township residents who
have mobility challenges that may restrict their ability to meet their health care needs.
The Township minivan accommodates wheelchairs, walkers, and companions.
How do I apply? Mobility-challenged residents from West Deerfield Township
must pre-register with the Township Transportation Department. Riders must also
complete a form, signed by a physician, indicating the rider is able to ride in a sitting
position.
Where does the van go? Trained drivers will pick up riders and deliver them to
appointments at local medical offices and hospitals as well as the V.A. Hospital in
North Chicago and even non-medical appointments when time and space permit.
How do I make an appointment? Rides may be scheduled directly with the Transporta-
tion Secretary at 847.945.0614 ext. 310. Medical riders, who can book up to 30 days in
advance, are given first priority. Call to make your request for non-medical transporta-
tion three days in advance. Requests will be granted if scheduling allows.
What does it cost? The fee is $5.00 round-trip, or $2.00 for veterans.
For more information about this program visit www.westdeerfieldtownship.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: 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)
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reminders:
Earth Hour 2013
On Saturday, March 23, from 8:30-9:30 p.m., households, organizations and businesses
across Illinois will turn off their lights and turn their attention towards the need for sub-
stantial, long-term action to raise awareness about energy efficiency and global climate
change.
Last year, more than 2.7 million Illinois residents helped the lights in communities across
the state go dark for one hour — Earth Hour. e
Daylight Savings Time
Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour– from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.– on Sunday,
March 10. e
Fine Arts Festival
The 2013 Festival of Fine Arts will take place from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June
1, and Sunday, June 2. e
Village Board Meetings are the first and third Mondays of the month and are held at
7:30 p.m. in the Robert D. Franz Council Chambers at Village Hall. If a meeting falls on
a holiday, it is scheduled for the following business day.
The Village Board agenda and agenda packets are posted on the Village’s website at www.
deerfield.il.us and cable channel 10 on Friday prior to the Village Board meetings. e
Dine out in Deerfield is a partnership of the
Village of Deerfield and the DBR Chamber of
Commerce
For more information visit the DBR Chamber of Commerce
website at www.dbrchamber.com, or call 847.945.4660 e