Vol. 35, No. 6 - Nov/Dec 2013D-Tales
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Vol. 35, No. 6November/December 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
November
Board of Trustees
November 4 & 18, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
November 12, 7:00 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
November 14, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
November 14, 7:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Commission
November 18, 6:00 p.m.
Board of Zoning Appeals
November 19, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
November 25, 7:30 p.m.
December
Board of Trustees
December 2 & 16, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
December 10, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
December 12, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
December 16, 7:00 p.m.
check it out!
Page 2:
• Pumpkin Invasion Winners
Page 3:
• Snow Plowing Operations
Page 5:
• Winter Safety Tips
Page 7:
• WRF Open House
Community Relations
Commission Establishes
New High School Member
The Community Relations Commission
(CRC) has established a Government Service
Internship for Village high school students.
Under direction of the CRC, the internship
will provide an opportunity for a high
school junior and sophomore that reside in
Deerfield to participate in local government
activities and contribute teen perspectives on
appropriate matters.
The intent is for students to participate
during their sophomore and junior years and
have the junior year representative vote on
Commission matters during their second year
of service.
The purpose of the internship is to bring
a high school student’s voice to local
government while also helping the student
gain a hands-on understanding of how local
government operates. The internship will also
help develop the skill set needed for careers in
public policy and governance.
The CRC was established to foster and
promote understanding, mutual respect,
cooperation and positive relations in a diverse
inclusive community. The CRC is also tasked
2013 Leaf Collection
Program Continues
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.
The Village began collecting leaves on Octo-
ber 28 this year and will continue this service
through November 22.
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.
Visit the Village of Deerfield website, at www.
deerfield.il.us to learn more regarding autumn
leaf collection. e
2013 Winter Celebration
Celebrate the season by joining neighbors
and friends for fun and festive activities in
downtown Deerfield!
Visit Village Hall Friday night, December
6, for sleigh rides, live entertainment and
roasted chestnuts. Saturday, December 7, 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
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Community Relations
Commission
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villageNEWS
with promoting increased participation in
all aspects of community life and a sense of
shared community among all residents.
The students will develop, propose and
implement programs for the community.
Specific initiatives may include serving as
a voting member of the CRC, developing
unique events to serve special needs
young adults, partnering with other local
governments to initiate community events
and awareness campaigns on issues related
to teenagers and young adults.
The responsibilities of the position include
representing the teens of Deerfield on
pertinent issues in Deerfield community
government, attending monthly
Commission meetings and serving a
two-year term (sophomore and junior
years). Interns should expect to dedicate
approximately 3-6 hours a month to
Deerfield public policy initiatives.
Applicants must meet the
following requirements:
• Currently enrolled in a high school
curriculum or home-schooled student
• Resident of the Village of Deerfield
• Age 13-22
• Considered in good standing by his/
her academic governing body
• Be a sophomore and/or junior
equivalent
• Meet all state requirements for serving
in a public/village capacity
Applications are available on the Village’s
website, www.deerfield.il.us. e
First Invasion of the
Pumpkins a Success
The Village of Deerfield would like to thank
all of the participants who made the first
Invasion of the Pumpkins for Charity a
success. The month of events brought the
community together to promote and raise
money for local charities in a fun, new
way while bringing people downtown to
support local businesses.
The pumpkins were painted by Deerfield
High School student groups and local
community members on behalf of 16
different local charities.
The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission
served as judges of the pumpkins painted
by the high school groups. First place
and $2,500 went to the floral pumpkin
decorated by the DHS Student Council for
the Lauri S. Bauer Foundation. The pink
and blue pumpkin decorated by GIMA for
CASA Lake County took second place and
$1,500. Third place and $1,000 went to the
pumpkin with multi-colored hand prints
decorated by Peer Helpers for the United
States Children Medical Associated Fund.
The donations were courtesy of Chuck
Malk, owner of the Shops at Deerfield
Square.
A special thanks goes to Chuck and David
Malk of the Shops at Deerfield Square for
their donations and support of the event.
Thanks also go to the DBR Chamber of
Commerce, the Fine Arts Commission,
Shopper’s Court, Deerfield Village Centre
and artist Charlotte Kaplan for their efforts
and contributions. e
Reduce Sanitary Sewer
Backups with Cleaning
To reduce the chance of sanitary sewer
backup, you may wish to have your service
line between the house and the sanitary
sewer main cleaned and inspected.
Often times this involves cutting the roots
that grow through the cracks in the pipe.
Since there is a constant supply of water in
the service line, tree roots often are a repeat
a problem. As roots grow, they can block
the flow through the service line.
A permanent solution to tree root pipe
intrusion is to replace your service with a
plastic pipe or a sewer service lining. The
plastic repels root growth as well as having
fewer pipe joints. The lining is inserted into
the existing sewer service but will form
a water (and root) tight lining for your
cracked pipe.
For more information, please contact
Clint Case in the Building Department at
847.719.7472. e
Ensure Sump Pumps Are
Properly Connected
Most homes have two sump pumps. The
first sump pump is connected to the sani-
tary sewer, and the second is connected to
the storm sewer.
The first sump pump removes any water
generated within the house, including the
basement floor drains, washing machine
overflows and wastewater from the home’s
basement baths. It is possible that this
wastewater may have contaminants or
household chemicals in it and as “pol-
luted” water it must be sent to the Village’s
wastewater treatment plant before it can be
discharged to the environment.
The second sump pump is connected to the
storm sewer or discharges to the environ-
ment. This could be your yard, a wet well
or a rain garden. This water comes from the
environment (rain, snow and groundwater)
and is collected with various devices around
your home. These could be downspouts,
window wells, foundation drains.
Water should always drain away from your
house whether at the surface or under-
ground. Storm water is considered clean
water and does not need to be treated at the
wastewater treatment plant.
If clean storm water is sent to the sanitary
sewers and wastewater treatment plant it
can overload the pipes and the plant in a
heavy rain. The treatment of that clean wa-
ter costs the taxpayers a great deal of money.
A plumber can inspect your storm water
sump pump to be sure it is not discharging
to the sanitary sewer and treatment plant, a
condition called “cross-connection.”
If you would like more information, please
contact Public Works Superintendent Dan
Busscher at 847.317.7245. e
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publicWORKS
Prevent Damage to
Mailboxes
During the winter months, mailboxes are
sometimes damaged when snow storms
affect Deerfield. If your mailbox has been
damaged or if you are planning to install
a new one, please be aware of how to
properly install a mailbox that meets
Postal standards.
The majority of mailbox knockdowns
result because the post supporting the
mailbox has deteriorated or because
the mailbox was installed too close to
the roadway.
A mailbox must be at least 12 inches away
from the back of the curb or the roadway
edge. The mailbox post must be installed at
least 18 inches away from the back of the
curb or roadway edge. The post should be
strong, but should be able to break away if
struck by a vehicle that leaves the pave-
ment.
If you decide to install a new mailbox, con-
tact JULIE by dialing 811 before you dig.
This will allow you to know where buried
utilities are located.
If you have questions regarding your mailbox
installation, please contact the Public Works
Department at 847.317.7245 e
Sidewalk Snow Removal
Residents are asked to please be consider-
ate of pedestrians and school children by
clearing sidewalks of snow and ice.
Trash bins should be placed on the
driveway apron or parkway to keep the
sidewalk unobstructed.
Thank your neighbors for shoveling
their sidewalk, or remind them to do so
with a friendly smile and cup of coffee or
hot chocolate. e
Snow Plowing
Operations
The Village’s Public Works Department is
prepared for snow and is able to effective-
ly clear Deerfield’s 70 miles of roadway
quickly to make safe travel possible for all
who use our streets.
To assist your neighbors and Village
staff this winter, please remember
the following:
One way to assure that street plows do not
fill a cleared driveway entrance with snow
is to follow this simple guideline: Shovel
the snow to the side, along with the direc-
tion of traffic, and clear a pocket of snow
on the other side of your driveway (see
the illustration below). The accumulated
snow in the plow will dump into the
pocket and not on your driveway.
This simple procedure will reduce the
amount of snow being plowed from the
street into your driveway.
Keeping vehicles off the street assists
plows and salt trucks in clearing the
streets more effectively. As a reminder,
vehicles cannot be parked on the street
for 24 hours after 3 inches of snow have
fallen, per Village ordinance.
By Village ordinance, you may not deposit
snow from your property onto the street
or sidewalk. This can hinder safe passage
of vehicles and pedestrians and make
it harder for Village plow crews to keep
streets clear.
Adopt a fire hydrant! Remember, when
you shovel your sidewalk and driveway,
do not forget to clear snow from fire hy-
drants in front of your property to ensure
that they are accessible if needed.
Please remember to shovel an extra area
on your driveway apron or parkway to
properly stage your refuse and recycling
bins for pick-up by Waste Management.
The illustration below highlights the
best area to place snow to keep your
driveway as clear as possible during
Village plowing operations. e
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boardREPORT
communityCALENDAR
Deerfield Park District
The Secret Garden, performed by
Deerfield Family Theater at Caruso
Middle School, November 8-10,
and 17-19
10th Anniversary Party “Afternoon
Gathering” at Patty Turner Center,
November 10
School’s Out Program (Veterans Day)
at Jewett Park Community Center,
November 11
Cookie Night for Daughters and
their Mom/Significant Adult at Sachs
Recreation Center, November 15
COHO Swim Club (5 yrs. thru adults)
Winter Tryouts November 25-27
Winter Party at Patty Turner Center,
December 5
Winter Concert with Deerfield
Community Band at Patty Turner Center,
December 8
Polar Express, December 8
COHO Swim Club Winter Stroke Clinic,
December 9 - January 5
COHO Swim Club IMX Invite,
December 14-15
Theater D Auditions and Call Backs,
December 5,7,8
Holiday Happenings at Jewett Park
Comm. Center & Sports Camp at Sachs
Rec. Center, December 23, 26, 27 and 30
and January 2 and 3
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847.945.0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org
Deerfield Public
Library
All Library programs are free and open
to the public. Please register in advance
by phone at 847.945.3311 or in person at
the Library.
Adult Programs
Deerfield’s Best Books of 2013
November 1 - 30
Many newspapers and magazines publish
their best of the year book lists at the end
of the year. Now it’s Deerfield’s turn. Visit
the Adult Services desk to participate.
Book Discussion: Age of Miracles
Thursday, November 14, 10:30 a.m.
Midnight in Paris – Film and Discussion
Thursday, November 21, 6 p.m.
Book Discussion: The Light Between
Oceans
Thursday, November 21, 7:30 p.m.
E-Reader Drop in Sessions
Tuesday, November 26, 1- 3 p.m. and
6 – 8 p.m.
Book Discussion: Letting Go with Love &
Confidence
Tuesday, December 3, 7 p.m.
Kids and Family Programs
Drop-In Activities
Family Times
Saturdays, November 2, 9, 16 and 23, and
December 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10 a.m.
Children and their parent or caregiver
Drop-in Craft
Tuesday, November 26 and Monday,
December 30, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Children and their parent or caregiver
Kids and Family Programs – Please
register in advance.
The Name of this Program is Secret!
Monday, November 11, 11 a.m.- noon
Grades 3 – 5
Incredible Bats!
Thursday, November 14, 7 p.m.
Brickology V.I.B (Very Important
Builders) LEGO Party
Saturday, November 16, 10 – 11 a.m.
Children with special needs ages 5 and up
and their families
Homeschool Families Thanksgiving
Celebration
Monday, November 18, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Homeschool Families Book Club
Monday, December 16, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
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 19 and December 17 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 zoning the property at the southwest quadrant of Deerfield Road and the Tri-State Tollway to the R-5 general
residence district, and approving a special use and final development plan for the Woodview Residential Planned Unit Develop
ment and approving an amendment to the Parkway North Planned Unit Development
Approved an ordinance amending the signage plan for the Corporate 500 Centre
Approved an ordinance approving a final development plan for the AMLI Deerfield multi-family residential apartment development at
1525 Lake Cook Road as an amendment to the Weinberg Community Planned Unit Development
Approved an ordinance repealing paragraph (a)(6) of section 2-158 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Deerfield (the Village Center
District Development and Redevelopment Commission)
Authorized the Village Manager to execute contract with D&W Events for 2014 Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts
Authorized a reduction in the retainage for the Wastewater Reclamation Facility reconstruction project to $50,000
Authorized the purchase of bulk rock salt from Morton Salt through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services in an
amount not to exceed $53,190
Approved an ordinance establishing commercial filming regulations
Awards and Proclamations
Proclaimed September 19 as Drive 4 Pledges Day
Proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Honored Joshua Moy, Metra poster contest winner
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policeDEPARTMENT
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
Station and Village Hall, 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.
Please consider donating early so that the
Marines can fulfill the wishes of as many
children as possible.
Through your contribution, you serve to
deliver a message of hope to our nation’s
most valuable natural resource, our chil-
dren, while also helping to motivate them to
grow into responsible, productive, patriotic
citizens and community 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.
• Friday - Saturday: 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Additionally, drivers ages 17 and under
may not operate a motor vehicle between
the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., Sunday
through Thursday, and between 11 p.m. and
6 a.m., Friday and Saturday. During allowed
driving times, the number 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 drivers 17 and
under to drive to and from employment or
school-sanctioned activities outside the re-
stricted times. Underage drivers convicted
of violating the driving curfews may have
their driver’s license suspended. e
4th Annual Holiday
Drive-Thru Charity
Event
The Deerfield Police Department will again
be hosting its fourth annual Holiday Drive-
Thru Charity Event on Saturday, December
7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the parking lot
at Deerfield Road and Rosemary Terrace.
Just pull up and volunteers from the US
Marines and Deerfield Police Department
will do the lifting for you.
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 Deer-
field Township Food Pantry.
Bring the family to get in the spirit of the
season and purchase your Christmas tree
from the Optimist Club lot while you are
out and about!
Sponsors: The Deerfield Police Depart-
ment, The West Deerfield Township, The
Marines - Toys for Tots, Deerfield Shop-
per’s Court, Deerfield Bank & Trust, Italian
Kitchen and Mutual Ace Hardware of
Highland Park.
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-relat-
ed 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 care items
• snack foods that need no cooking or
refrigeration, and water stored in clean
containers.
Also, prepare your car for winter:
• service the radiator, maintain antifreeze
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
Tip a Cop Fundraiser
On Friday, November 15, Deerfield Police
officers will be taking orders and perform-
ing deliveries at Il Forno Restaurant, 750
Osterman Ave. All tips and delivery charges
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
will go to the Special Olympics of Illinois.
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Program Provides First
Responders Information
The Illinois Premise Alert Program sup-
ports individuals living with disabilities
while aiding public safety personnel to
better respond. The Department is creat-
ing a database of individuals with special
needs that will be secured in the computer
aided dispatch (CAD) database and main-
tained 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 bet-
ter serve you.
To enroll in this program, forms will be
available at Deerfield Village Hall, the
Police Department and West Deerfield
Township.
If you have questions or concerns about the
program or would like to request a form be
mailed to you, please contact the Deerfield
Police Department Communications Director,
Mary Anne Glowacz, at 847.945.8636. e
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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
Nov. 12, Cholesterol Testing
Nov. 12, Women’s Club Dessert “Eleanor
Roosevelt”
Nov. 12, Men’s Club “Who Killed JFK?”
Nov. 13, Puccini Opera Program
Nov. 14, 15 AARP Drivers’ Refresher
Course
Nov. 16, Sketching Class
Nov. 18, “60 Minutes” “Thinking Like
Lincoln”
Nov. 19, Men’s Club “Echoes of Earth:
From Story to Book”
Nov. 20, Dominicks Be Well – Gluten
presentation
Nov. 22, Friday with Friends “Maxwell
Street Memories”
Nov. 22, “The Art of Caillebotte”
Nov. 23, CPR Class
Nov. 25, “60 Minutes” “Lincoln in Film”
Nov. 26, Men’s Club: “Workings of the
10th District”
DECEMBER
Dec. 2, “60 Minutes” “The Christmas
Song Book of America”
Dec. 3, BP/Blood Sugar Testing
Dec. 3, Men’s Club: “Germany: Post-Elec-
tion Review”
Dec. 5, Members’ Winter Dinner Dance!
Dec. 6 “The Art of Seurat”
Dec. 6, “Lincoln: The Movie”
Dec. 8, “Winter Band Concert”
Dec. 10, Men’s Club: “Macro-Economic
Forecasts for 2014”
Dec. 10, Women’s Club Luncheon: “Holi-
day Stories and Song”
Dec. 13, “Lincoln in Illinois”
Dec. 17, Men’s Club: “We Like Ike”
Dec. 18, Chicago Botanic Garden Horti-
culture Workshop “Holiday Greens”
Dec. 20, “The Art of Whistler”
Dec. 20, Friday with Friends “Winter
Festival of Song”
Dec. 21, “Dr. Strangelove”
Dec. 21, Sketching Class e
communityINFO
Watch the Mail for
Park District Survey
Residents are asked to watch for the
Deerfield Park District’s mailing of
the 2013 Community Attitude and
Interest Surveys.
These surveys will be mailed to 4,000
randomly selected households within
the Deerfield Park District’s boundaries
during early- to mid-November.
Responses to the survey, conducted
by independent consulting company
Leisure Vision/ETC Institute, are
extremely important and should take
only about 10 minutes to complete.
Results will play an important role
in helping establish priorities for the
future improvement of parks and
recreation facilities and of programs and
services within the community.
Residents receiving surveys and having any
questions may call Executive Director Rick
Julison at 847.945.0650. e
Secret Garden Tickets
Available
Tickets are now available for The Secret
Garden – a Deerfield Family Theater
production, playing Nov. 8-10 and Nov.
15-17 at Caruso Middle School.
Tickets are available at the Jewett
Park Community Center, 836 Jewett
Park Drive, and online at www.
deerfieldfamilytheater.com. e
ComEd Tech 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. e
Reminders:
Village Hall Schedule
The Village Hall will be closed on the fol-
lowing dates:
• Thursday & Friday, November 28 & 29,
in observance of Thanksgiving
• Wednesday, December 25, in observance
of Christmas
• Wednesday, January 1, in observance of
New Year’s Day e
Holiday Refuse Schedule
• Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November
28, 2013 - No delay
• Christmas Day - Wednesday, December
25, 2013 - Service will be delayed by 1
day
• New Year’s Day - Wednesday, January 1,
2014 - Service will be delayed by 1 day
Waste Management will pick up trees and
other organic holiday decorations on Janu-
ary 7 and 14 (for those with Tuesday collec-
tion) and January 8 and 15 (for those with
Wednesday collection). All bags, metal and
other decorations must be removed.
Per Village ordinance, refuse and recycling
carts can be set out as early as sun down the
day before collection and no later than 7:00
a.m. the day of collection. Collection on
Waukegan and Deerfield Roads must be out
no later than 6:30 a.m. on the scheduled
collection day. After collection, all carts
should be removed from the front yard not
later than the evening of your collection
day.
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
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communityINFO
Optimist Tree Sale
The Deerfield Optimist Club will again be
selling Christmas Trees at Jewett Park from
November 29 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
Wastewater Reclamation
Facility Open House
An open house for the newly renovated
Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) will be
held Saturday, November 23, from 9 a.m.
to noon. Facility tours and refreshments
will be available. The event will provide an
opportunity for the public to get a tour of
the Village’s new WRF and meet the people
who made the project happen.
Construction of the new facility began in
January of 2011 and concluded in June of
2013. The previous WRF was constructed
in the 1950s. Much of the now-retired
equipment was well beyond its useful life
and had become increasingly more expen-
sive to maintain and operate.
The new facility utilizes innovative
and more efficient technology which
has already shown a reduction in our
energy consumption. Recently, the
Administration Building was certified as a
Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) Silver Building by the U.S.
Green Building Council.
The construction of this facility was the
Village’s largest public works project ever,
a culmination of many years of examining
alternatives, planning, bidding and con-
struction supervision.
Additional information regarding the WRF
construction, and new operational processes
can be viewed on the Village website at www.
deerfield.il.us. e
Winter Reminders
As the Village prepares to tackle whatever
weather this winter may bring, residents
are asked to also plan ahead in case of
inclement weather.
In case of heavy snow, clear around
ComEd cabinets that house transformers
and switchgear. In case of a power out-
age, ComEd crews may need to access this
equipment to restore power. Crews need to
be able to open the doors and have at least
10 feet of open area to safely work.
Residents are asked to please be mindful
of pedestrians and school children by
clearing their sidewalk of snow and ice.
After plowing 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.
Public Works operates over 20 pieces of
equipment for snow removal. Utilizing
a combination of road salt, deicers 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
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Winter Energy Saving
Tips
The Village of Deerfield Sustainability
Commission recommends the following
tips to ensure your energy dollars are being
used wisely this winter:
Check for Leaks
Weatherstripping and caulking are probably
the least expensive, simplest, most effective
ways to cut down on energy waste in the
winter. Improperly sealed homes can
waste 10 to 15 percent of the homeowner’s
heating dollars.
Check Your Insulation
Insulate your attic. In an older home, that
can be the most cost-efficient way to cut
home heating costs. Weather-strip and
insulate your attic hatch or door to prevent
warm air from escaping. Seal holes in the
attic that lead down into the house, such
as open wall tops and duct, plumbing, or
electrical runs.
Check Your HVAC System
Routine maintenance and inspection of
your heating system each autumn will help
make sure it is in good working order. Re-
place your furnace air filter monthly. Your
heating system will use less energy and last
longer as a result.
Most homeowners can replace filters and
do such simple tasks as cleaning and remov-
ing dust from vents or along baseboard
heaters. Install an electronic thermostat that
allows you to automatically turn down the
heat when you are away at work or when
you’re sleeping at night, and then boost the
temperature to a comfortable level when
you need it.
Properly using your set-back thermostat
could cut your heating costs significantly.
Also, reverse the movement of your ceiling
fan blades so they blow upward, toward the
ceiling. By reversing the fan’s direction, the
blades move air upward. This is especially
valuable in rooms with high ceilings, where
heat that naturally rises is forced back down
into the room.
For more information on energy saving tips,
visit www.cleanaircounts.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
Robert D. Nadler - 847.948.5131
Email: Robert.D.Nadler@gmail.com
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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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
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