Vol. 37, No. 3 - May/Jun 2015D-Tales
Your Municipal News Source
Vol. 37 No. 3May/June 2015
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
May
Board of Trustees
May 4 &18, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
May 14 & 28, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
May 12, 7:00 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
May 22, 7:00 p.m.
Village Hall Closed
May 25, Memorial Day
June
Family Days Commission
June 1, 4:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees
June 1 & 15, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Commission
June 3, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
June 26, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
June 11& 25, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
June 22, 7:30 p.m.
check it out!
Page 2:
•Public Art
Page 3:
•Flood Information
Page 5:
•Internet Transaction Safety
Page 6:
•Village Vehicle Sticker Information
Page 7:
•Green Tips
No Action Needed
to Stay in Electric
Aggregation Program
The Village is always looking for ways to
save money for residents and business
owners. In the past three years, Deerfield
residents have saved $3.2 million through
the Village’s electric aggregation program.
The Village’s program with MC Squared
has expired and the Village is working
with Constellation Energy to monitor the
electric market for a competitive rate.
Shortly, residents will receive a letter
notifying them that their electricity
supplier will automatically be changed
back to ComEd. Residents do not have
to take any action for this to happen. This
will allow the North Shore Electricity
Aggregation Consortium time to find the
best possible pricing on the market. If the
Consortium finds a better rate, residents
will automatically be enrolled in the new
pricing and do not need to take any action.
Again, residents do not need to do
anything to stay with the electric
aggregation program.
For more information, please visit the Village
website at www.deerfield.il.us or contact the
Village Manager’s Office at 847.719.7400
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Village Working to
Maintain State Funds
Your Village Board is always looking for
ways to thoughtfully reduce the tax burden
on residents while maintaining high-
quality services and a safe environment.
One of the key issues facing Deerfield and
all local governments throughout the
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Deerfield Festival of Fine
Arts - May 30 - 31
Save the date! The 2015 Deerfield Festival
of Fine Arts will be held May 30 through 31
from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Park Avenue at
Deerfield Road.
This year’s festival
will showcase
more than 120
artisans’ works.
Now in its 13th
year, the Festival
of Fine Arts has
proven to be an entertaining, family-friendly
community event, and the show’s popular-
ity continues to grow, with several thousand
visitors from all over the Chicagoland area in
attendance to peruse or purchase art. As in
past years, all art media will be represented.
This year’s festival will again feature food ven-
dors and live music.
For more information, please visit the Village
website at www.deerfield.il.us or contact the
Village Manager’s Office at 847.719.7400 e
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villageNEWS
State Funding
Continued from Page 1
State is a proposal to reduce the amount of
funding received from the State. By law, the
State shares with governments a portion of
the State income tax paid by residents based
on population.
In his Budget Address, Governor Rauner
proposed a 50 percent reduction in the
local share of the income tax, reducing local
revenues by over $600 million throughout
the State. The Village of Deerfield would
lose approximately $905,000.00 annually.
In March, I traveled to Springfield with
other area local government leaders to
participate in the Northwest Municipal
Conference’s Lobby Days. We let State
leaders know how important it is for our
residents’ tax dollars to come back home to
pay for the government services for which
they depend on us.
The Village Board passed a Resolution in
March that urged the Governor and the
General Assembly to protect full funding
of Local Government Distributive Fund
(LGDF) revenues.
We know the state is trying to deal with its
crisis, but we must remind them that we
have been good stewards and they must not
endanger the financial sustainability of our
community. Balancing the state budget on
the backs of local property tax payers is not
the answer.
As state lawmakers work to balance the
State’s budget, we remind them that State
collected local revenues should continue
to grow with the economy and must not
be reduced.
While we await the new State budget, I
have asked our Village staff to look for
local savings and review our own budget to
determine programs and services we may
be forced to cut.
Harriet Rosenthal,
Mayor
Take an On-line Tour of
Deerfield’s Public Art
Residents can now learn more about
the public art in Deerfield using a new,
interactive website. The website, which
can be found on the Village’s homepage,
www.deerfield.il.us, features pieces on
temporary display through the Deerfield
Public Art Program as well as pieces on
permanent display.
From the sculptures in front of Village
Hall and the Deerfield Library, to the 24
pieces of art on display in public buildings
throughout the Village, the interactive
website provides descriptions of the
artwork, the artist and contact information.
If a piece or artist has caught your eye,
please feel free to reach out to the artist
using the contact information provided.
Many of the artists would welcome the
opportunity to show you their work and
discuss purchase.
For more information on the program or
to find an application, visit www.deerfield.
il.us or call the Village Manager’s Office at
847.719.7400. e
Fine Arts Commission
Looking for Artists for
Public Art Program
The Village of Deerfield is soliciting artwork
loans from artists as part of the second year
of the Deerfield Public Art Program. Artists
must be willing to loan works of art for
public display for up to one year.
The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission will
review artwork proposals submitted by
artists interested in having their works
displayed in the community as part of this
public art initiative.
The program is soliciting paintings, murals,
drawings and other pieces to be displayed
in Deerfield Village Hall, the Public Works
Facility, Deerfield Park District facilities, the
Deerfield Public Library and other govern-
ment buildings.
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. Applications for the
next year of the program are now available
at www.deerfield.il.us.
The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission’s
Public Art Program has placed 24 pieces
of art on display in public buildings
throughout the Village this year
Deerfield artists participating in the
program’s inaugural year 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.
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.
Artists may submit up to three pieces of art
for consideration.
For more information or an application, visit
www.deerfield.il.us or contact Management
Analyst David Fitzgerald at dfitzgerald@
deerfield.il.us or 847.719.7400. e
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publicWORKS
Public Works Nears End of
Water Meter Replacement
Program
As part of the Village’s continued effort to
improve public infrastructure, the Public
Works Department is moving forward
with contractual services to complete
the water meter replacement program
throughout Deerfield.
With an estimated total of 6,400 meters,
the meter replacement program has been
ongoing for several years. Historically, the
replacements have been done by Public
Works staff. However, in an effort to com-
plete the project this year, the remaining
1,100 meters will be replaced by plumbing
contractor Professional Meters, Inc.
The intent of the program is to replace all
water meters within the Village and install
hardware that provides remote meter
reading capability. The combination of
new meters and remote reading capability
allows the Village to monitor water usage
more closely; reducing the amount of unac-
counted for water, and simplifying the water
meter reading and billing process.
The final round of installation starts this
month and is anticipated to be completed in
August. The program is consistent with the
Village’s objectives to improve public infra-
structure and be leaders in water conserva-
tion and efficiency measures.
For more information contact the Depart-
ment of Public Works and Engineering at
847.317.7245 or via email at pw@deerfield.
il.us e
Utility Relocation Work
Continues Along Deerfield
Road
Utility relocation work is planned along
Deerfield Road, between the Metra under-
pass in Deerfield to US 41 in the City of
Highland Park, this summer in advance of
the roadway reconstruction project that is
slated for 2016.
AT&T will be relocating a main feeder for
telecommunications along the north side
of Deerfield Road. Commonwealth Edison
will be relocating overhead power poles
along the south side of Deerfield Road.
Both utility companies will be working in
the vicinity at the same time, resulting in
lane closures and possible travel delays.
The Village of Deerfield will be hosting a se-
ries of public meetings that will be designed
to inform residents and business owners
regarding the timing of their work. The
Village has also created a project-specific
website, www.deerfieldroad.com, to keep the
public up to date.
For more information contact the Depart-
ment of Public Works and Engineering at
847.317.7245 or via email at pw@deerfield.
il.us e
Deerfield Flood
Information:
Installment 2 of 3
FloodPlain Permit
Requirements
All development within the 100-year flood-
plain (not just construction of buildings, but
filling, excavation, fences, etc.) is required
to undergo a formal review by the Engineer-
ing Department. Approval must be granted
prior to doing any work in a floodplain area.
Please contact the Engineering Department
at 847.317.2490 to receive all the informa-
tion you will need in order to properly
develop in the floodplain.
Substantial
Improvement/Damage
The National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP) requires that if the cost of improve-
ments to a building in a floodplain or the
cost to repair damages (from any cause)
to a building in a floodplain exceeds 50
percent of the market value of the building
(excluding land value), the entire building
must be brought up to current floodplain
management standards. Building improve-
ment projects include exterior and interior
remodeling, rehabilitation, additions and
repair and reconstruction projects. Ad-
ditionally, the cost of currently planned
improvements will be added to the cost of
previously made improvements and com-
pared to the existing market value to deter-
mine if the improvements exceed 50 percent
of the structure’s value. Please contact the
Engineering Department at 847.317.2490
for further information.
Flood Insurance
If you do not have flood insurance, talk to
your insurance agent. Most homeowners’
insurance policies do not cover damage
from floods. Flood insurance is only avail-
able to those communities participating in
the NFIP. Because of our floodplain man-
agement programs, Deerfield residents are
able to obtain flood insurance. Additionally,
because the Village participates in FEMA’s
CRS program, flood insurance premiums
are discounted.
Be sure to check your policy to ensure you
have adequate coverage. Usually these poli-
cies cover the building structure, but not
the contents. Contents coverage can also be
obtained upon request. There is a 30-day
waiting period before flood insurance cover-
age becomes effective. Plan ahead; do not
wait until a flood is predicted before pur-
chasing flood insurance. If you are building
inside the floodplain, the purchase of flood
insurance is mandatory if using a federally
regulated/insured bank for a loan.
If you should require further or more de-
tailed information regarding flood-related
issues in Deerfield, here are some addi-
tional sources:
• FEMA.gov website
• Village of Deerfield Engineering
Department
465 Elm Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
847.317.2490
• Floodplain FAQ page on the www.
deerfield.il.us website.
• Deerfield Library
For more information, contact Public Works
and Engineering at 847.317.7245 or via email
at pw@deerfield.il.us e
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boardREPORT
communityCALENDAR
deerfield park district
Apply now for DPD Summer Jobs:
camp staff, lifeguards, concessions, swim
instructors
All May – Summer Camp registration
All May – Pool passes on sale, early rates
available now through May 31
May 20 – Deerfield Park Foundation &
Warriors Wrestling Alumni and Friends
Golf Outing at Deerfield Golf Club &
Learning Center
May 22 – Half Day Happenings at Jewett
Park Community Center
June 6 – Mitchell Pool Opens,
June 11 & 13 – Deerfield Family Theater’s
pre-audition dance workshop
June 13 – Deerspring Pool Opens &
weekend swim lessons begin
June 13 – Tinman Triathalon at
Deerspring Pool
June 15 & 22 – Summer Camps begin
June 14 - August 9 – Summer Sampler at
Mitchell Park on Sunday evenings,
June 27 – Dive-In Movie at Deerspring
Pool
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 www.
deerfieldlibrary.org , or in person at the
Library.
Sing, Sing a Song with Laura Doherty
Saturday, May 9, 11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
(Ages 1-8 with an adult)
Parents’ Choice Award-winning artist
Laura Doherty will have kids dancing,
singing, and wiggling to her pop-rock
tunes.
10 Secrets to Getting Your Book Published
Saturday, May 9, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Author Bret Nicholaus and literary agent
Joe Durepos will provide a comprehen-
sive look at today’s publishing landscape.
Desperation, Tragedy and Victory: A Search
for the Family that Stayed Behind
Sunday, May 17, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Historian Penny Herbst will recount her
journey to discover the fate of her family
who perished during the Holocaust,
and the narrative of their small village of
Mikolajow.
Summer Reading Kick-Off Event
Saturday, June 13, 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Fun for all ages! Face-painting, Bingo,
photo booth, music, and a chance to
register for our summer reading program:
Read to the Rhythm!
Potts & Pans Steelband
Saturday, June 13, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Musicians from Chicagoland’s largest
Steelband organization will perform
pieces from a wide variety of genres. All
ages are welcome! Drop-in.
Local Author Fair
Saturday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Mix and mingle with local adult authors.
Books will be available for purchase.
Drop-in.
Peace Out Yoga
Wednesday, June 24, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
(Grades 6-12)
Yoga instructor Ruth Ann Grant will
guide you through stretches, balancing
poses, and sun salutations, while also
teaching stress management skills.
Pete the Cat Party
Saturday, June 27, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Ages 4-7)
We’ll play games, make crafts, and read
stories about this groovy feline.
Travel and Street Photography
Tuesday, June 30, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Join professional photographers John
Batdorff and Staci Prince for history and
techniques of travel and street photog-
raphy.
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
May 19 and June 16 at the Township
Offices, 601 Deerfield Road. Visit
www.westdeerfieldtownship.org
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
Authorized purchase of computer networking equipment
Authorized purchase of Police computer software
Approved ordinance authorizing approval to proceed with a planned improvement at 501 Longfellow Ave.
Approved ordinance authorizing a special use to permit the establishment of a Hobby Lobby retail store over 30,000 square feet
Approved resolution supporting the Northwest Municipal Conference’s 2015 legislative program
Approved resolution authorizing a new electric aggregation contract
Approved ordinance authorizing demolition of non-conforming structure beyond 50 percent of replacements value
Approved ordinance authorizing relief from established front setback at 1346 Stratford Road
Approved resolution for 2015 MFT street rehabilitation project
Approved resolution declaring official intent to reimburse certain capital expenditures from the proceeds of future debt issues
Authorized ordinance amending the Zoning Code and Municipal Code to authorize medical cannabis distribution facilities as a special use
Approved resolution authorizing a first amendment to residential scavenger service contract between the Village and Waste Management
of Illinois, Inc.
Awards And Proclamations
Proclaimed the week of March 17-23, 2014, Youth Appreciation Week
Proclaimed April, 2014, Fair Housing Month
Proclaimed the week of April 13-19, 2014, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Proclaimed April 22, 2014, Earth Day
Proclaimed April 25, 2014, Arbor Day
Proclaimed April 27, 2014, Breathe Deep North Shore Day
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policeDEPARTMENT
Police Department Open
for Web Transactions
With the sale of items on Craigslist and
Facebook and the growth in popularity
of “Garage Sale” social media pages, the
Deerfield Police Department recognizes the
need for community members to complete
transactions and exchange merchandise in
a safe location. Members of the community
are welcome to utilize the lobby and/or
parking lot of the Deerfield Police Depart-
ment located at 850 Waukegan Road to
conduct prearranged transactions made on
the Internet.
Individuals wishing to use the facility
should note the following when conducting
transactions at the Police Department.
Transactions can be conducted in the
lobby of the Deerfield Police Department
between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Police Department personnel will not
oversee or be involved in the transaction in
any way. Disputes regarding the sale price,
condition of the item, or quantity are con-
sidered to be a civil matter.
Large, cumbersome items, furniture, appli-
ances, and outdoor equipment cannot be
brought into the lobby but sales of these
items can take place in the parking lot.
The sale of counterfeit, stolen, or other il-
legal items is prohibited. Transactions can-
not disrupt the daily business of the Police
Department.
Other safety tips for buying and selling on
the Internet:
• Be suspicious of a buyer or seller who
changes the agreed upon meeting loca-
tion at the last minute.
• Insist on payment in cash or through a
secure/proxy website such as PayPal.
• Do not invite strangers to your home
to pick up an item, and do not go to
their home.
• Trust your instincts.
For more information, please contact Com-
munications Director Mary Anne Glowacz at
847.945.8636 or mglowacz@deerfield.il.use
‘Cop on Top’ Event at
Dunkin’ Donuts May 29
On Friday, May 29, Deerfield Police Of-
ficers 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, more than $3,600 was
raised. Joining us will be Special Olympian
and Global Messenger Ela Stoklosa and her
family. 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 HDTV’s as well
as Special Olympics merchandise.
For more information, please contact Com-
munications Director Mary Anne Glowacz at
847.945.8636 or mglowacz@deerfield.il.use
Crime Prevention Tips
for the Summer
The following crime prevention tips are
recommended by the Police Department:
Bike Theft Prevention:
Most bikes are stolen while left unlocked. If
you’re not riding it, lock it up!
Bike Safety Tips:
• Obey the rules of the road.
• Always wear a helmet.
• Wear bright-colored or reflective cloth-
ing while riding.
• Always ride with traffic – never against
it.
• Parents should be aware of where their
children are going.
Vacation Watch:
• When leaving town on vacation, stop
by the Police Department and fill out a
Vacant House Form.
• Have someone pick up your mail and
newspapers.
• Leave a lamp on a timer.
• Always lock your home, car, garage or
office.
General Safety:
• Lock your car, especially in the eve-
ning.
• Do not leave valuables in your car.
• If you must leave items in your car, put
the items in the trunk.
For more information, please contact Com-
munications Director Mary Anne Glowacz at
847.945.8636 or mglowacz@deerfield.il.us e
Support the Unified
Relay Across America
On June 14, the Deerfield Police Depart-
ment will be proud Guardians Of The
Flame on a segment of the Unified Relay,
where they will carry the torch on part of its
journey from Athens, Greece, to Los Ange-
les for the World Summer Games.
The event will feature 7,000 athletes and
3,000 coaches representing 177 countries,
along with 30,000 volunteers and an antici-
pated 500,000 spectators.
Funds raised from the Unified Relay
Across America will provide sports training
competition opportunities and additional
programming that empowers people with
intellectual disabilities to become accepted
and valued members of their communities,
leading to a more respectful and inclusive
society for all.
Help the Deerfield Police make the Relay a
success: contact Communications Director
Mary Anne Glowacz at 847-945-8636 or
email: mglowacz@deerfield.il.us for details.
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Follow the Police
Department on Twitter
and Facebook
Follow us at:
• facebook.com/DeerfieldPD
• twitter.com/DeerfieldILPD
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CommunityINFO
Village Vehicle Sticker
Registration
Applications for 2015 vehicle stickers will
be mailed in mid-May. Stickers must be dis-
played on all vehicles registered or garaged
in Deerfield by July 1.
If you purchase your sticker by June 30, the
fee is $30. After June 30, a 50 percent late
penalty is assessed. Seniors may purchase
one sticker for $1 per household with ad-
ditional stickers at regular price.
Residents may purchase vehicle stickers in
person at Village Hall, online at the Village
website, www.deerfield.il.us (convenience
fee applies), or return the renewal applica-
tion either by mail or the payment drop box
located in the median just south of Village
Hall on Jewett Park Drive.
If you don’t receive your application, you
still need to have your stickers by July 1.
Additional applications are available online
or at Village Hall.
Remember: The deadline to display a new
2015 sticker is July 1st.
For more information, please contact the
Finance Department at 847.945.5000 or visit
www.deerfield.il.us e
Deerfield Historic
Village Opens June 2
The Deerfield Historic Village, 517
Deerfield Road, is open Sundays from 2 to 4
p.m., June through September.
Tour the oldest building in Lake County,
the Caspar Ott log house (1837), two
pre-Civil War era houses, a carriage house
and a one-room schoolhouse that has been
a favorite with children for many years.
Admission is free.
The Deerfield Area Historical Society, a
donor-supported, nonprofit organization,
maintains the Historic Village.
For more information call 847.948.0680 or
visit www.deerfieldhistoricalsociety.org e
Lawn Sprinkling and
Irrigation
As a reminder, between May 15 and
September 15 lawn sprinkling regulations
are in place.
Even numbered addresses may water on
even numbered dates from midnight to
noon and/or from 6:00 p.m. to midnight.
Odd numbered addresses may water on odd
numbered dates from midnight to noon
and/or from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. This
applies only to lawn sprinkling.
As a reminder, all irrigation systems are
required to have a backflow prevention
device called a Reduced Pressure Zone
Backflow Preventer (RPZ). This must
be certified annually by a licensed Cross
Connection Device Inspector. This testing
and certification must be completed every
year prior to the system going into service.
The Village has contracted with Backflow
Solutions, Inc., (BSI) to administer the
backflow prevention tracking program. The
annual backflow assembly test report must
be submitted electronically by your tester
via the BSI Online system at www.BsiOnline-
Tracking.com.
For more information contact the Depart-
ment of Public Works and Engineering at
847.317.7245 or via email at pw@deerfield.
il.us 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.
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
Deerfield Farmers
Market Celebrates 21
Years of Fresh Flavors
The Deerfield Farmers Market’s 21st
season begins June 13 and continues every
Saturday through October 11, from 7 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. There will not
be a market on July 4.
Savor the flavor of the seasons each
week with the finest locally grown fruits,
vegetables and specialty items such as
freshly baked breads and cookies, fabulous
flowers, tasty maple syrup and honey, salsas,
and a variety of hand-crafted cheeses.
Over the years the market has become a
fun communal gathering spot for Deerfield
residents and a destination point for those
in neighboring communities. The market
is located in the commuter parking lot at
Deerfield Road and Robert York Avenue.
New this year is Zucchini Day. Local not-
for-profit charities and service groups will
create a decorative display using zucchini as
the focal point of their design. The displays
will be presented at the Farmers Market on
Saturday, July 25, and market patrons will
be able to vote for their favorite. Groups
will receive cash donations equivalent to
the number of votes their display receives.
The group with the most votes will get
an additional cash contribution of $250
donated by sponsor, Howard Packaging.
Visit the Village of Deerfield website at www.
deerfield.il.us to see Farmers Market updates
and information about vendors and special
events. e
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communityINFO
“Green” Tips From
The Sustainability
Commission
Spring is prime gardening time. Here
are a few “green” tips from the Sustain-
ability Commission for those with –
and without – “green” thumbs.
The best time to suppress weeds is
before they germinate. Corn gluten fer-
tilizers are great for lawns or flowerbeds.
These fertilizers keep seeds from sprout-
ing and are not toxic to pets or people.
If you have to kill weeds, try using boil-
ing water, digging by hand, or looking
on-line and at garden centers for other
non-toxic weed control options. Some
chemical lawn care products may not
be safe for children, pets or people with
severe allergies.
Two pernicious weeds to watch out
for in your yard are Garlic Mustard
and Buckthorn. Garlic Mustard is very
difficult to eradicate once it flowers and
produces seeds—which happens in
spring—so now is the time to tackle it.
Try to dig out the whole plant, includ-
ing the entire root, if possible!
Phosphorus is a major water pollutant.
It promotes overgrowth of algae in our
watershed systems. Look for lawn fertil-
izers with zero phosphorus. Don’t cut
your grass too short. Leave it at least
three inches tall and it will help screen
weed germination. Leave cuttings on
the lawn. They break down quickly and
are a good source of nitrogen.
Many gallons of water run right off your
roof and into storm sewers. If you have a
large garden or do a lot of lawn sprinkling,
your summer water bill can run into
the hundreds of dollars. A one-time
investment in a rain barrel allows you to
catch and use free rainwater for years.
For more information, including plant
images and tips on controlling invasive
plants, visit the “Green Up Deerfield”
webpage at www.deerfield.il.us e
Upcoming Events @ PTC
For a complete listing of
programs or to register to be
a member, please contact the Patty Turner
Center (PTC) at 847.940.4010 or visit
www.pattyturnercenter.org
May 14, PTC Book Club “The Grapes of
Wrath” with Deerfield Library
May 16, “Museums of the World” – The
Metropolitan Museum
May 19, 60 Minutes with Barry Bradford:
“The Election of 1968”
May 20, Men’s Club: “Favorite National
Parks” with James Sayres
May 22, “Fiesta de la Casa”
May 23, Grandchildren Visits and Home
Safety Class
May 24, Grandchildren Visits and Home
Safety Class
May 24, Sketching Class
May 27, Men’s Club: PTC Classic Car Show
(weather permitting)
May 30, NEW! Beginners’ Spanish com-
mences
June 2, 60 Minutes with Barry Bradford:
“The Rat Pack”
June 3, BP/Blood Sugar Testing
June 3, Men’s Club: “The Rise and Fall of
the Berlin Wall” with Anette Isaacs
June 4, Opera Series with Bob Levi “Russia
and the Romantic Period”
June 10, Women’s Club Dessert: “Travels in
West Africa” with Betsey Means
June 10, Men’s Club: “Movie Stars of the
30s, 40s and 50s” with Gary Koca
June 11 -25, Ballroom Dance class
June 11, PTC Book Club: “The Storyteller”
by Jodi Piccoult
June 14, Sketching Class
June 14, Hula Hoop Jam with Body Power
June 16, 60 Minutes with Barry Bradford:
“Frank Sinatra”
June 17, Men’s Club: “The Mystery of the
Romanovs” with Hal Tinberg
June 23, 60 Minutes with Barry Bradford:
“The Godfather”
June 24, Men’s Club: “Journey to Machu
Picchu & the Galapagos” with Fred Gold
June 27, Horticulture Workshop – “4th July
Floral displays”
June 27, “Jazz before Sunrise”
June 27 - 28, AARP Driving Course
June 28, Sketching Class
Planter Program
Brightens 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 al-
lows merchants and commercial property
owners in the Village Center to purchase
attractive planters and have them filled with
colorful plantings all year.
This year’s participants in the Flower
Planter Program are F.I.T. Boutique, Eisen
Orthodontics, West Deerfield Township,
Village Hall, Essence Pilates, Running Away,
One Deerfield Place, Deerfield Village Cen-
ter and the Deerfield Cemetery.
For more information or to sign up, please
contact Associate Planner Dan Nakahara at
847.719.7480. e
Reduce Mosquitoes
The South Lake Mosquito Abatement
District offers the following tips to defend
your home and garden from mosquitoes
and West Nile Virus.
Every week:
• Tip and toss free-standing containers
such as flowerpot saucers, watering
cans and buckets.
• Change the water and clean bird baths.
• Empty water that collects in folds of
tarps used to cover woodpiles, boats, etc.
• Position corrugated drain pipes to
ensure drainage or dump out water.
As necessary:
• Clean leaves and debris from gutters.
• Store or recycle old tires.
• Clear debris to allow water to flow
freely from drainage ditches and
culverts.
• Filter or aerate ornamental ponds using
a circulation pump, or stock it with fish.
• Drain or fill-in puddles and areas of
your yard that remain wet and soggy
for more than a week.
• Check window and door screens to
ensure that mosquitoes cannot enter.
For more information, visit www.slmad.org e
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Village Officials:
Mayor:
Harriet E. Rosenthal - 847.945.3545
E-mail: harrietrose@comcast.net
Trustees:
Alan L. Farkas - 847.374.9592
E-mail: alfafoxtrot1@gmail.com
Thomas L. Jester - 847.945.6489
E-mail: tapjester@yahoo.com
Robert D. Nadler - 847.948.5131
E-mail: rnadler@kimcorealty.com
William S. Seiden - 847.945.2442
E-mail: wss5@comcast.net
Dan C. Shapiro - 312.763.9640
E-mail: dshapiro@danshapirolaw.com
Barbara J. Struthers - 847.940.0917
E-mail: bjstruthers@bjsltd.net
Village Manager:
Kent S. Street - 847.719.7400
E-mail: 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)
Save the Date!
Deerfield Family Days 2015
July 3 & 4
July 3- Brickyards Park:
Fireworks, Food for Sale & Live Entertainment!
The Park will open at 5:00 p.m.
July 4 - Jewett Park:
All-day (8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Activities including: Pancake
Breakfast, Dog Show, Arts & Crafts Fair, Parade, 10K Run, Bike Parade, Flower Show,
Games & Rides!
Donations: Family Days is funded by sponsors and donations from local residents,
and the Village. Please consider making a donation to Family Days in your water bill, at
Village Hall or at www.deerfield.il.us/familydays. Donations help pay for the July 3 Fire-
works and the July 4 Parade.
Questions?: Contact Barb Reich, Family Days Co-Chair, at 847.945.1955 or
John P. Coughenour, Family Days Co-Chair, at 847.366.7554. e
2015 Yard Waste Collection
The cost of landscape waste stickers is $2.70 each. Stickers may be purchased at Village
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 collected on
Wednesdays. Yard waste must be placed in a 30-gallon paper bag and placed at the curb
with a sticker affixed for collection. A sticker is also required for each bundle of brush not
exceeding 4 feet in length, 30 inches in circumference and 50 pounds in weight. Collection
runs through December 15.
Questions regarding refuse collection may be addressed to the Finance Department at
847.945.5000. e
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