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Vol. 4, No. 2 - Aug 1983KISSING ZONE August,1983 Volume 4, No. 2 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ARMY CORPS STUDY: In early September, the Floodwater Management Study, recently completed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, will be forwarded to Washington for review by several Federal agencies. The 90-day "public re- view period" brought only favorable comments concerning the proposed retention basins along the West Fork and the Middle Fork. Senator Percy and Congressman Porter are seeking legis- lation for the estimated $13 million needed to construct basins in Bannockburn (at Duffy Lane and the Tollway) and in Deerfield (at Lake -Cook and Pfingsten Roads). CREEK CLEANING: This could be subtitled: "NOW YOU SEE IT, NOW YOU DON'T! As you can tell from these *pictures, the creek cleaning project has been completed. The Union Drainage District is working through the Courts to resolve annexation issues which, hopefully, will result in fair assessment of properties which bene- fit from this improvement. MIDDLE FORK: The District responsible for the creek located south of Deer= field Road has directed its engineer to prepare the construc- tion documents needed to clean their portion of the creek. It's hoped that this work will be underway by. late Fall. CONSULTANT ENGINEERING STUDY: Field work continues by our consultant, Baxter & Woodman, working with Public Works crews in all areas of the Vil- lage. They are now preparing an interim report on alternative solutions and cost estimates. The Flood Advisory Committee will continue to monitor the work of the consultant. NEW DEVELOPMENT CABLE TV On August 1st, the Village Board approved, by a 4 to 1 vote, a preliminary plat of develop- ment for the 54 acre parcel located east of Waukegan Road and north of Cadwell Corners/ Briarwood Vista. This 150 lot subdivision will consist of single family homes to be built by Kennedy Group, Inc. Over 2800 homes in Deerfield are subscribing to cable television. It's expected that all homes wishing to have the service will be con- nected by this Fall. Plans are being final- ized for locating the local access studio at Shepard Junior High. More specific informa- tion on public use of this facility will be in future issues of D-TALES. THIS IS A TRUE STORYH We know you've heard about con men - and, in fact, we've written articles about some of their • rotten schemes. You never think it could happen to you, do,you? Well, it almost happened to one of our residents when, in June, there was an attempt to con her with the old "bank exami- ner" ploy. Rather than repeat the standard warnings, we'd like to recount the actual thing. The resident received a phone call one morning purportedly from a "bank examiner", who said he was checking her bank account, which (he said) appeared to have "a conflict". He asked if she would come to the bank, withdraw a large sum of money which he would then exchange for marked bills. If, as suspected, a bank employee was embezzling, the marked bills would be used to apprehend the dishonest employee. He asked for her assistance in catching the em- ployee and cautioned her about keeping the matter strictly confidential. Our resident wasn't fooled... she went along with the con man but said she had an appointment and couldn't get to the bank until later in the day. He was to call back later. She immedi- ately called her bank to be sure it wasn't legitimate - and then she called the Police Depart- ment. Everything was in place to follow it up and catch the crooks ... only it didn't work be- cause after they found out she wasn't immediately available, they obviously continued to make phone calls and, most unfortunately, they connected with another prospect who fell for the story. They got a large sum of money - from this victim -and probably moved on 'to another area. DON'T FALL FOR THIS RACKET!! These vultures prey on recently widowed women who are sometimes easily conned. In the successful scheme. the "bank examiner's" phone call was followed by a call from a "State Police Officer", confirming the first call. Our Police say the second call is often from the "FBI". DON'T BELIEVE IT!!! CALL THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY. Banks do not use these methods. It's your money - keep it that way. This is not the only scheme used to part you from your hard earned cash ... there's the "pigeon drop", the "chimney rockers", the "meter readers", and - of course - the "we -have -some -drive- way -topping -left -over" routine. There are others because these people are very inventive. If in doubt, or if you have any questions, call the Police. One phone call could save you thousands of dollars and a lot of heartbreak. ****************** ENERGY TIP If every gas -heated home were properly caulked and weatherstripped, we'd save enough natural gas each year to heat about 4 million homes! How about yours? Test your windows and doors by moving a lighted candle around the frames and sashes of the windows..if the flame dances around, you need caulking and/or weather- stripping. Then try slipping a quarter under the door. If it goes through easily, you need to start weatherstripping. Be sure to visit the Sculpture Garden to see the beautiful new patio which was installed last month. The patio is located between the Village Hall and the Annex. BLOCK PARTIES By the middle of August we had issued 25 block party permits, and we know there'll be quite a few more over the Labor Day week -end. What a great way to get to know your neighbors! RIDE THE BUSH Do you know that you can ride the bus to Northbrook Court? While we'd prefer that you shop in Deerfield so that the sales tax goes into our General Fund, we realize that some- times you like to go window shopping. In that case, why not use the bus? It stops at the south entrance to Neiman-Marcus and leaves from the same place.. We.have_schedules at the Village Hall, if you're interested. PARKWAY TREES We had fewer orders for parkway trees this year than ever before. Maybe this means that most people already have planted -trees. Any- how, the Ash trees won the popularity contest this year, unless you take the five kinds of maples as a group, in which case the maples win hands down! The trees will be planted in the Fall after all the underground utilities have been located. • CABLE ADVISORY BOARD •There are seven members on the CAB, who serve for three year terms. This Board advises and makes recommendations to the Mayor and Board on all matters pertaining to Cable Television. David Savner, Chairman Louis Adler Paul Reese Herbert Kessel Doris Roethlisberger Stephen King John Sanner HUMAN RELATIONS AWARD Again this year, at the Thanksgiving Eve In- terfaith service, the Human Relations Commis- sion will present the annual Human Relations Award - or Awards, perhaps. They need your suggestions for possible recipients. Do you know someone who fits these categories: - a good neighbor - a good samaritan - a helping hand or just someone who is there when you need him or her... that's the type person they're looking for. If you feel you have the ideal person, send a letter with all the details (including your name and address) to the Human Relations Commission at the Village Hall..... before September 30th! Any questions, call Rose Mary Stavropoulos, at 945-8144. THANKS FOR THE HELP! John Willman asked us to relay his appre- ciation to those of you who so generously sent your contributions to him to help de- fray the expenses of the cemetery upkeep. There were three kind donors after his need was highlighted in D-Tales. He also said he could and would accept any others! SCHOOL'S OPENING Sharpen your driving skills - the kids will be out in force! Each year, until things settle down, it's necessary for motorists to be extra careful. Watch for bikes and for school children until they are over the first excitement. Remember, they've gotten out of the habit - and we don't want to have any accidents. • BE A FRIEND. FOR LIFE. ABOUT THOSE OLD TIMERS ... We had two corrections on our information about the "fruit stand out on what is now the Village Hall lawn." WRONG!!! The fruit stand was north of our lawn. We should know better ---- you can't fool a real old timer! Now for this one: Do you remember the candy store that Mrs. Tracy had at the southwest corner of Waukegan Road and Deerfield Road? SEVEN YEARS GOOD LUCK! On August 19th, the Public Works Department completed SEVEN straight years with no time off due to accidents on the job. Each year when we give you the latest report on this phenomenal achievement, we wonder whether many residents realize what this means ... and the best way we know to put it into perspec- tive is to translate it into money saved. How about $210,000+ over the seven years? From our viewpoint, while the money savings is a great thing, even greater is the fact that our personnel avoids injuries. We have our own Safety Program in which EVERY employee is a participant. Whatever we're doing, it must be right! MEET TRUSTEE STEVE JACKSON Stephen 0. Jackson was appointed as a Trustee in May of this year to fill an unexpired term until May of 1985. Steve and his wife, Patty, have two child- ren ---- Debby, 17, and Charles, 13. They've lived in Deerfield for 12 years and have been active in the Village. Steve was a member of School District #110's Board of Education and also of District #113's Board, among other community activities. He is a graduate of Yale, with an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago. REMINDER There will be no scavenger service on Labor Day, September 5th. If that's your regular pick up day, you'll receive double service on Thursday, September 8th. The next blood drawing by The Blood Center of Northern Illinois will be held on September 4th, at the Community Center. The need for donors is even more critical on holiday week -ends. Can you help? Call 298-9660 to make an appointment - it only takes about thirty minutes. WE LOVE A PARADE ... On Sunday, September 11th, the Deerfield Area Historical Society, the Deerfield Masonic Lodge No. 1110, the Deerfield Temple Association and the Glenbrook Shrine Club invite you to a day of fun. Beginning at noon, after refreshments and music, the Deerfield Masonic Temple will be dedicated in honor of Frank Kottrasch and then the Historical Society Fall Festival will be- gin. There'll be continuous entertainment.... from noon to 5:00 P.M., including a parade! Bring your family and enjoy a typical small town celebration. ********** MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS — Lois and Jerry Heisler (and family, of course) are leaving Deerfield. Jerry's promotion will necessitate their moving to St. Louis - and we will really miss them! They've been very ac- tive in the Village during their 17 years here. Jerry served on the Safety Council and was the Chairman of the Council in 1977 when he was elected to the Board of Trustees, and subse- quently re-elected in 1981. Jerry has contri- buted countless hours in serving the residents over the years. When you consider that there is no salary, no expense account, no nothing.. that's real love for your community! Everyone in the Village family wishes only the very best for the Heislers in their new home, new job, new community. St. Louis will never replace Deerfield, Jerry. The Mayor and Board of Trustees will choose a replacement in September to fill Jerry's unex- pired term, which runs until 1985. _ VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 Fire Department .....................945-2121 Police Department ...................945-2131 Village Hall..........................945-5000 BERNARD FORREST, Mayor TRUSTEES Jerold L. Heisler Edwin B. Seidman Stephen O. Jackson Vernon E. Swanson Cynthia Marty J. Robert York BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS The Manpower Commission is always looking for people who would like to serve on the various Boards, Commissions and Councils of the Village. If you'd like to volunteer, call the Village Hall and we'll see that you get the forms to fill out. TRICK OR TREAT One of the most frequently asked questions is "When is Hallowe'en?" After trying to change trick or treat night to accommodate parents, schools and children, the Mayor has decided that from now on, October 31st will be the official night. HOE! HOE! HOE! The grateful gardeners from the Hoe! Hoe! Hoe! showed their appreciation to the Mar- shall family at the Board meeting on Aug- ust 15th. For the third year, hundreds of residents have been privileged to farm a portion of the Marshall property on Green- wood Avenue. And for the third time, we've invited them to a Board meeting where each .gardener has brought something he's grown and presented it to the Marshalls. Even tho the rains played havoc with the planting (and the numbering system), we finally got going and the crops were terrific! BARKING DOGScontinue to be a problem all over the Village. How would you like to be wakened three or four times during the night by a yapping dog? Consider your neighbors... take your dog in when it gets dark!!! Bulk Rate U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 1 Deerfield. Illinois CAR/PRESORT POSTAL CUSTOMER DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 • E Printed at Standard Printing Service, Inc. (312) 498-6126