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Vol. 37, No. 2 - Mar/Apr 2015Check it out! Page 2: • Public Art Page 3: • Hydrant Flushing Page 4: • Village Board Actions Page 5: • 9-1-1 Tips Page 6: • Sustainability Commission Updates Page 7: • Transportation Services Village of Deerfield 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 847.945.5000 Visit us online at www.deerfield.il.us D-Tales Your Municipal News Source Vol. 37, No. 2March/April 2015 Meeting Schedule Meeting times/dates subject to change. For a complete list of meetings visit, www.deerfield.il.us March Plan Commission March 12 & 26, 7:30 p.m. Board of Trustees March 16, 7:30 p.m. Sustainability Commission March 19, 7:00 p.m. Appearance Review Commission March 23, 7:30 p.m. Cable and Telecom. Commission March 24, 7:00 p.m. April Family Days Commission April 6 4:00 p.m. Board of Trustees April 6 & 20, 7:30 p.m. Community Relations Commission April 7, 7:00 p.m. Plan Commission April 9 & 23, 7:30 p.m. Appearance Review Commission April 27, 7:30 p.m. First ‘Give Where You Live - Deerfield’ Event Helps Those in Need More than 200 residents came to Village Hall on Martin Luther King Day to volunteer and contribute to the first “Give Where You Live – Deerfield” Day of Service event. Activities at the event included a food drive for the West Deerfield Township Food Pantry, letter-writing and card-making for armed service personnel, and assembling hygiene kits for distribution at PADS homeless shelters. Thanks to generous donors, the event collected a van-load of food for the West Deerfield Township Food Pantry, hundreds of letters for armed service personnel, and a two-month’s supply of hygiene kits for distribution at PADS homeless shelters. Special thanks go to Deerfield Bank & Trust, Walgreens, Embassy Suites, Marriott Suites, Red Roof Inn, Hoppe Family Dental and Jewel for their generous donations. Thanks also to Congregation BJBE, which organized a number of other hands-on Day of Service volunteer opportunities where Deerfield residents helped other Deerfield residents. Give Where You Live – Deerfield is a year-round giving campaign spearheaded by Deerfield Mayor Harriet Rosenthal to help link volunteers to local community service opportunities. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Management Analyst David Fitzgerald at 847.719.7400 or dfitzgerald@deerfield.il.us e Briarwood Vista Improvement Project Now Underway Work on the Briarwood Vista Subdivision Infrastructure Improvement Project started in late January and will continue until November 2015. The purpose of the project is to reconstruct and rehabilitate the existing Village roadway and public utilities along all streets and cul-de- sacs within the Briarwood Vista and Deerfield Estates subdivisions. Briarwood Vista was originally built in the 1960s and most of the infrastructure in the subdivision is now more than 50 years old. The Village of Deerfield has awarded the construction contract for the Briarwood Vista Subdivision Infrastructure Improvement Project to A-Lamp Concrete Contractors. The scope of work for the project is water main replacement, roadway replacement, storm sewer repairs, and the installation of a new lighting system. Underground work includes installation of more than 14,000 linear feet of water main, 205 water service connections to residential homes, 3,000 linear feet of storm sewer replacement, sanitary Continued on Page 2 2 villageNEWS sewer point repairs, and complete lining of the sanitary sewer mains estimated at 14,000 linear feet. Surface improvements include the complete removal and replacement of all concrete curbs, replacement of sidewalk as needed, complete removal and replacement of all asphalt roadway pavement, installation of modern lighting systems and landscape restoration. Construction of the project started in February and will be completed in November of 2015, with some landscape and punch-list work extending into 2016. For more information, contact the Village of Deerfield Department of Public Works and Engineering at 847.317.2490 or visit the project specific website at briarwoodvista.com. Residents can also register for Village e-news notifications for e-mail updates. e Public Art Program Brightens Public Buildings The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission’s new Public Art Program has placed 24 pieces of art on display in public buildings throughout the Village. If a selected piece or artist has caught your eye, please feel free to reach out to the artist using the contact information provided next to each piece. Many of the artists would welcome the opportunity to show you their work and discuss purchase. The primary goal of the Deerfield Public Art Program is to publicly display works of art created by local, regional, national and international artists. The art is displayed for one year in public buildings and new pieces are selected each year. Artists from Deerfield include Ruth Hecht, Deepak Jose, Caren Kaplan, Barbara Wagner, Kathleen Warren and Susan Willis. Other artists include Charlotte Kaplan of Wilmette, Anna Khading of Libertyville, Jeff Mendenhall of Lombard, Janet Poppe of Highland Park, Lilach Schrag of Highland Park, and Michael Zidman of Lincolnshire. Buildings included in the program are Deerfield Village Hall, Public Works, Deerfield Public Library, Deerfield Park District facilities and the West Deerfield Township building. Applications for the next year of the program are now available. The Deerfield Public Art Program is open to all visual artists who meet the following criteria: • Artists who are professional and of serious intent • Artists working in any permanent media • Art students working with practicing artists/teachers may be considered • Artists must have knowledge of public art. While previous experience in public art is not required, artists should be knowledgeable of materials, techniques, and public art processes. • Appropriateness of an artist’s work for public display. (Appropriateness in terms of scale, material, content and placement). • All selected artwork must be delivered to the village “ready-to-hang” for immediate display. Any pieces that arrive needing framing or additional assembly will not be included in the display program and will be returned to the artist. All pieces of artwork submitted for display will be reviewed via jury process. The Fine Arts Commission is responsible for reviewing artwork submissions and making a final recommendation to the Village Manager’s Office regarding final artwork selections. Artists may submit up to three pieces of art for consideration. Artists must submit a completed application packet for each individual artwork being submitted. The application asks for information about the piece and the artist, a photo of the piece and a liability waiver. For more information or to find an application packet, visit www.deerfield.il.us or contact Management Analyst David Fitzgerald at dfitzgerald@deerfield.il.us or 847.719.7400. e Sign Up for Village E-News Notifications Stayed informed! Sign up for the Village’s electronic newsletter to receive e-mail no- tifications such as road closures and special events. Visit the Village’s website at www. deerfield.il.us and click on the Connect CTY logo to register. It is important to keep your contact infor- mation up-to-date because this is the same database used to reach residents in the case of an emergency. The phone database is routinely updated with landline phone numbers, but you may not be at home when an emergency occurs. That is why it is important for you to update your emergency contact information on the Village’s website to include cell phone num- bers and e-mail addresses. This will allow us to reach you quickly, wherever you are, and provide you with important information. You can enter multiple phone numbers, e-mail addresses and indicate if you would like to receive emergency notifications via text message. Please note your information is safe, secure, never shared and only used for Village purposes. e Briarwood Vista Continued from Page 1 3 publicWORKS Deerfield Flood Information: Installment 1 of 3 Flood Hazard Areas Special Flood Hazard Areas (100-year floodplain) in the Village of Deerfield are located near the Middle Fork and West Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River. The eastern portion of Deerfield is in the Middle Fork watershed, while the western part of town is in the West Fork watershed. For a detailed map visit the Village of Deer- field website www.deerfield.il.us under maps and information. Information on whether your property is in the 100-year floodplain can be obtained by visiting the Engineering Department and having a staff member help you. Contact the Engineering Department at 847.317.2490 for further assistance. Flood Safety The following common-sense guidelines can help protect you from the dangers of flooding: • Do not drive through a flooded area. More people drown in cars than anywhere else. Do not drive around barriers. • Do not walk through flowing water. Currents can be deceptive. Six inches of water can knock you off your feet. Flood Recommendations • Stay away from power lines and electri- cal wires. If your house is about to be flooded, turn off the power at the service box. Electrical current can travel through water. Electrocution is the second leading cause of death dur- ing floods. • Be alert for gas leaks. Turn off the gas to your house before it floods. If you smell gas, report it to a Village offi- cial or your gas company. Do not use candles, lanterns or open flames if you smell gas or are unsure if your gas has been shut off. • Keep children away from the flood wa- ters, ditches, culverts and storm drains. Flood waters can carry unimaginable items that have dislodged themselves. • Clean everything that has been wet. Flood water will be contaminated with sewage and other chemicals that pose severe health threats. • Look out for animals, especially snakes. Small animals that have been flooded out of their homes may seek shelter in yours. • Do not use gas engines, such as genera- tors, or charcoal fires indoors during power outages. Carbon monoxide ex- haust can pose serious health hazards. Property Protection If your property is susceptible to flooding, there are many flood damage reduction measures you can employ. • Watertight seals can be applied to brick and block walls to protect against low- level flooding. • Utilities, such as heating and air con- ditioning systems, water heaters and other major appliances, can be elevated to higher floors in the structure or on raised platforms. • Temporary measures such as moving furniture and other valuables to higher floors or sandbagging exterior open- ings will also help. • Elevating or relocating the entire struc- ture may also be a feasible option. More detailed information regarding flood- related issues in Deerfield is available from: • FEMA.gov website • Village of Deerfield Engineering Department 847.317.2490 • Floodplain FAQ page on the web at www.deerfield.il.us Hydrant Flushing During the week of April 20, the Depart- ment of Public Works will begin flushing all fire hydrants within the Village. Opening fire hydrants and flushing out water on an annual basis allows Public Works to ensure that hydrants are in proper working condi- tion 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 clothing. Additionally, there may be discoloration in the water coming from the faucets in your home after hydrant flush- ing is complete in your area. It is recom- mended that residents flush water from their residential, interior system through a tub spout for a few minutes 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 847.317.7245 or email publicworks@ deerfield.il.us e Are You a Swiffer Flusher? Dry/wet cleaning cloths and wipes, such as Swiffer and Lysol, are gaining popularity. 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 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 disin- fecting cloths in the trash. e 4 boardREPORT deerfield park district March 12, 19 & 26 – Parent/Tot Drop In at Jewett Park Community Center, March 13-15, 20-22 – Theater D Performs “Barefoot in the Park” at Patty Turner Center March 30 & 31, April 1-3 & 6 – Spring Break Activities at Jewett Park Commu- nity Center & Sachs Recreation Center April 6 – Spring classes begin April 7- June 7 – Boys True Lacrosse Spring League April 11 – Permanent Tee Times begin at Deerfield Golf Club & Learning Center Pool Passes on Sale, early rates available now through May 31. Apply now for Summer Jobs: camp staff, lifeguards, concessions, swim instructors. 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, online at deerfieldli- brary.org , or in person at the Library. Robot Rodeo Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 4-6 p.m. (Ages 9-13, must attend all sessions) Learn how to program mini-robots with the robotics teams from Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools. Family Origami Workshop Monday, March 16, 4-6 p.m. (Grades 2-5 with an adult) Discover how Japanese art influenced Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture, and learn basic folds and designs in origami to make figures inspired by architecture. Presented by the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust. Ina Pinkney: Taste Memories Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. – noon Join chef, former restaurateur, author and columnist Ina Pinkney as she shares her life stories and her food. Copies of her book, Taste Memories: Recipes for Life and Breakfast, will be available for purchase and signing. Music Discussion: Bob Dylan The Com- plete Basement Tapes Wednesday, April 8, 7-8:45 p.m. Recorded in 1967, the tracks have never been fully released in their original form until now. Listen to and discuss this influential album. Drop-in. Stop Motion Tuesday, April 14, 4:30-6 p.m. (Grades 3-5) Tuesday April 28, 6:30-8 p.m. (Grades 6-8) For children with and without special needs. Working in small groups learn how to make animated short films with stop- motions animation. Making Your Nest Egg Last a Lifetime Saturday, April 18, 10:30 a.m. – noon Financial educator Karen Chan will discuss the newest studies behind the 4% rule, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of annuities, and longevity insurance and reverse mortgages. Tasha’s Taste Workshop Monday, April 20, 4:30-5:15 p.m. (Grades K-5 with an adult) Want to learn about how and why you taste things? Let us know of any food allergies. Memoir as Art - Interactive Workshop Saturday, April 25, 1:30-3:30 p.m. (Adults) Author Allison Gruber (You’re Not Edith) will help guide participants in the creation of our own autobiographical writings, including journaling, personal essay, diary and autobiography. 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 at 7 p.m., March 17 and April 14, at the Township Offices, 601 Deerfield Road. The Annual Town Meeting will be held April 14, 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 Authorized request to purchase bulk rock salt from Morton Salt through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Authorized contract to purchase a new 2014/2015 Backhoe/Loader Authorized contract for the Village of Deerfield Inflow & Infiltration (I/I) Reduction Program to RJN not to exceed $216,795 Authorized contract for Construction Engineering Services for the Briarwood Vista Infrastructure Improvement Project Authorized contract to purchase water meters from Midwest Meter Inc. on an as-needed basis up to budgeted amount of $360,000 Authorized contract to allow Village Manager to execute IMET Tolling Agreement Approved ordinance establishing parking restrictions on Grove Avenue Approved resolution authorizing continued participation in the Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Cooperative (NIMEC) and to authorize the Village Manager to approve a contract with the lowest cost electricity provider Approved Manpower appointments Approved ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Deerfield to authorize Nail Salons as a Special Use in the C-2 , outlying commercial district Approved Ordinance authorizing a special use to permit the establishment of a nail salon in Cadwell’s Corners Shopping Center in the C-2 outlying commercial district (Queens Nail Boutique, 45 N. Waukegan Road) Approved ordinance authorizing a special use to permit the establishment of a nail salon in Deerfield Park Plaza in the C-2 outlying commercial district (Pretty Nails, 405 Lake Cook Road) Approved ordinance authorizing a new patio and building elevation changes for the restaurant outlot building in Deerbrook Mall Awards and Proclamations Presented Deputy Chief Tom Keane with 25 Years of Service Award Presented Police Department Recognition to Police Sgt. Mazariegos, Officer Davie, Officer Kuhlers, and Officer Schwartz for life-saving efforts Presented Sgt. Oliver Cachola with the Donald E. Gherig Memorial Award communityCALENDAR 5 policeDEPARTMENT National Telecommunicators Week: April 12 - 18, 2015 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 eight full-time and three part-time Telecommunicators. Telecom- municators 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 dedi- cation 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 issu- ing a proclamation from Mayor Rosenthal and the Village Board. Please take the time to thank this group of heroes. e Police Department to Take the Polar Plunge On March 7, the Police Department again participated in the Law Enforcement Polar Plunge at Sunrise Beach in Lake Bluff, as well as at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana’s inaugural Plunge in Memorial Stadium. More than a dozen personnel committed to jumping into frigid waters all in the name of raising funds for Special Olym- pics! All funds raised by this event goes to our Special Olympic athletes. Watch for other Police Department fundraisers for this great cause. For more information, please contact Com- munications Director Mary Anne Glowacz at 847.945.8636 or via email at mglowacz@ deerfield.il.us e Cop on Top Event set for May 29 On Friday, May 29, Deerfield Police officers will spend the day on the roof of our local Dunkin’ Donuts, 499 Lake Cook Road, not on surveillance, but rather raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics Illinois. Officers will participate from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the annual “Cop on Top of Dunkin’ Donuts” event in the hopes of raising $5,000. Last year we raised more than $3,600. Dunkin’ Donuts of Illinois will be making a corporate contribution of $10,000 to Special Olympics Illinois for our efforts. As part of our commitment to this cause, we are also selling raffle tickets for $10 apiece. Prizes include a new Harley David- son or one of 5 big screen HDTVs, as well as Special Olympics merchandise. For more information, please contact Communications Director Mary Anne Glowacz at 847.945.8636 or mglowacz@ deerfield.il.us e How does 9-1-1 ‘find’ you on a cell phone? Cell phones are a convenient way for people to stay in touch seemingly wherever they are, at any time of the day, but they some- times provide challenges for emergency services personnel attempting to track the exact location of calls. Over 70 percent of our 9-1-1 calls come from cell phones. When you call 9-1-1 from a landline, the address from where the call originated is automatically displayed by the com- munication center’s software so police, fire and EMS personnel can pinpoint the location. However, when a cell phone is used to call 9-1-1, dispatchers receive an approximate location of the call, based on latitude and longitude. The location gets plotted on an electronic map, providing us with the nearest cross streets. It does not provide altitude and, thereby, we are unable to determine on which floor of a building you are located. To be prepared, keep some basic infor- mation at the ready on a card in case of emergency. Place this card on your refrig- erator or other prominent place to remind children, babysitters and others of what the address is. In an emergency, when people are under duress, this makes providing this information easy. For more information, please contact the Deerfield Police Department at 847.945.8636 or www.deerfield.il.us e Police Social Services: Grief Support Group The Deerfield Police Department’s Social Services Division facilitates a support group for adults who have experienced loss through death. The group meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield. Please use the Police Department entrance to Village Hall. For more information, please contact Dr. Gerry Zachar, Psy.D, or Stephanie Locascio, LCPC, at 847.945.3120 e Girl Power ! “The Representation Project” is curriculum based upon the film Miss Representation, an exploration of how our culture defines femininity and the impact it has on girls. Sessions will focus on media literacy and messages, leadership and diversity, and give an opportunity for girls to create new messages and beliefs. The free program is discussion based, self-reflective, and fun! Groups begin week of March 19 and meet once per week for 8 weeks at the Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Road. 6th Grade Girls : Mondays 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. 7th Grade Girls : Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. 8th Grade Girls ; Thursdays 4:30- 6:00 p.m. Depending on interest and participation groups may merge. For more information and registration, contact Stephanie Locascio, LCPC, at 847.945.3120 Ext. 2. e 6 communityINFO Deerfield Historical Society Hosts Annual Spaghetti Dinner The Deerfield Area Historical Society hosts its annual spaghetti dinner prepared by the Italian Kitchen on Wednesday, April 15, at 6 p.m. at the Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm Street, Deerfield. Following dinner, NASA Solar System Ambassador Jim Kovac explores “Myster- ies of the Cosmos.” As scientists train ever more sophisticated instruments toward the heavens, the observations and theories developed push back the boundaries of the unknown. Join the continuing exploration of our understanding of the cosmos -- its past, its future, and our place within. All proceeds benefit restoration of the Deerfield Historic Village. Tickets are $12. RSVP required by April 10. Please call 847.948.0680. To learn more about the Deerfield Area His- torical Society visit www.deerfieldhistoricalso- ciety.org e DBR Chamber of Commerce Offers Scholarships The Deerfield Bannockburn Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Foundation is pleased to offer three college scholarships to graduating high school seniors residing in the 60015 zip code. A community service scholarship in the amount of $1,000 and two $5,000 science scholarships will be awarded in April 2015. Requirements for application include but are not limited to: residence in the 60015 zip code and high school graduation in the 2014/2015 school year. Additional criteria are available on the application. Applica- tions are available at the Chamber website www.dbrchamber.com, Chamber office and at local high school guidance offices. For more information on applying for this scholarship or to make a donation, please call the DBR Chamber of Commerce at 847.945.4660. Application deadline is March 17, 2014. e Web Streaming - Watch Village Board Meetings Village Board meetings can be watched live or 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 and on Comcast cable channel 10. 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.deerfield.il.us e Village Sustainability Commission Updates: Earth Hour 2015 On Saturday, March 28, from 8:30-9:30 p.m., households, organizations and busi- nesses across Illinois will turn off their lights and turn their attention towards the need for substantial, 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 Earth Day 2015 As Earth Day is right around the corner, April 22, 2015, it’s time to start thinking about ways in which Deerfield residents can continue to promote, and be leaders of, sustainable and environmentally friendly growth in our community. The Sustainability Commission is currently working on various energy reduction initiatives that we hope to be rolling out in the near future, including a unique partnership with our schools. To join our mailing list, and find out more about our exciting programs and upcoming events, please e-mail Andrew Lichterman, Assistant to the Village Manager for the Village of Deerfield, at alichterman@deerfield. il.us e Arbor Day On April 24, the Sustainability Commission will work with the Earth Works Club at Deerfield High School to plant a swamp white oak tree at the high school. This Arbor Day, think about planting a tree in your own yard and encourage your neighbors to do the same. e Tips to Reduce Idling An idling vehicle emits 20 times more pol- lution than one traveling 32 mph. To reduce the time you spend idling: • Turn off your engine while waiting except for extreme temperatures. • Warm up your car by driving it. Idling leaves residue in your car’s engine, increasing wear and tear. • Arrange a carpool. • Wait until after the “rush” is over to pick up your child. • Walk or ride your bike. e Flower Planter Program Brings Spring Flowers to Downtown The Village of Deerfield is offering the Flower Planter Program for the sixth year, coordinated though the Village’s landscaper, Moore Landscapes, Inc. This program allows merchants and commercial property owners in the Village Center to purchase attractive planters and have them filled with colorful flowers and plantings for all four seasons of the 2015 year. All orders need to be in by April 1, 2015. If you have questions about the Flower Planter Program, contact Dan Nakahara, Associate Planner at 847.719.7480. e 7 communityINFO Upcoming Events @ PTC For a complete listing of programs or to register to become a member, please call the Patty Turner Center at 847.940.4010 or visit www.pattyturnercenter.org. Mar. 15, Audiologist Mark Christian: “How Hearing Loss Affects the Brain” Mar. 17, Men’s Club: “Current Events” with Lynne Samuels Mar. 18, New Reminiscence Discussion Program: “Remembering Radio” Mar. 19, AARP Driving Refresher Course Mar. 26, “We’ve Got Talent!” PTC Mem- bers’ Variety Night Mar. 27, “At the Conductor’s Podium” with Jim Kendros: “Bach and Vivaldi” Mar. 27, “Friday with Friends” Musical showcase with Saori Chiba Mar. 31, PTC Excursion: “Vodou” at the Field Museum Mar. 31, Men’s Club: “Adventures in Uganda/Pilgrimage in Israel” with Steve Jackson Apr. 1, Whole Foods Floral Design Workshop Apr. 1, New Reminiscence Discussion Program: “Chores” Apr. 7, Men’s Club: “Jews in Post-War Germany” with Anette Isaacs Apr. 7, BP/Blood Sugar Testing Apr. 7, Country-wide Consolidated Voting Apr. 12, DPD Student Art Show at the PTC Apr. 13, 60 Minutes with Barry Bradford: “Marshall Field” Apr. 14, Men’s Club: “Baseball in the Mov- ies” with Steven Frenzel Apr. 14, PTC Women’s Club: “Deerfield High School Chamber Orchestra” Apr. 17, “Polkas and Pierogi” Party Apr. 21, Men’s Club: “Functions of the County Clerk’s Office: Today and Tomor- row” County Clerk Keith Brin Apr. 21, Jewelry Design with Sande Noble Apr. 22, Drumming Circle with Noah Plotkin of Life Rhythms Apr. 24, “Friday with Friends” Healthy Chair Yoga program Apr. 27, 60 Minutes with Barry Bradford: “Robin Williams” Apr. 28, Men’s Club: “The Stone of War and Peace” with Sue Baugh e Going Places in West Deerfield Township 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 physi- cian, 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 Transportation 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 transportation 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 Landscape Waste Stickers The cost of landscape waste stickers is $2.70 each. Stickers may be purchased at Vil- lage Hall, Jewel, Walgreens and Craftwood Lumber. Residents north of Deerfield Road will have yard waste collected on Tuesdays; those south of Deerfield Road will be col- lected on Wednesdays. Yard waste must be placed in a 30-gallon paper bag and placed at the curb with a sticker affixed for collec- tion. A sticker is also required for each bundle not exceeding 4 feet in length, 30 inches in circumference and 50 pounds in weight. Collection runs April 1 through December 15. Questions regarding refuse collection may be addressed to the Finance Department at 847.945.5000 e Upcoming Events Save the Date: • The Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, through Sunday, May 31. Located along Park Avenue, the Festival brings more than 100 artists and features live entertainment and food from local restaurants. • • The Deerfield Farmers Market is gearing up for its 21st year of bringing fresh-from-the-farm produce grown by Midwest farmers and goods produced by local businesses to residents. This year’s season starts June 13 and runs through October 10. There will be no market on July 4. New for 2015 is Zucchini Day on July 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. Six local charities or service groups will each create their own imaginative display using zucchini and market patrons will vote for their favorites with tickets purchased for $1 each. For more information, e-mail farmersmarket@deerfield.il.us or visit www.deerfield.il.us/ residents/farmers_ market e lastPAGE Village Officials: Mayor: Harriet E. Rosenthal - 847.945.3545 E-mail: 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) PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 1 Deerfield, Illinois D-Tales 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 POSTAL CUSTOMER DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 Village Voice The Village of Deerfield is committed to providing superior services to its residents. Therefore, we are pleased to respond to your individual questions, thoughts, suggestions, or concerns. Simply return this form to Village Hall or email us at deermail@deerfield.il.us Please provide an address so that we can respond directly. 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