Vol. 5, No. 4 - Aug 1984KISSING
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August,1984 Vo. 5 No. 4
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, THE FIRST PERMANENT SETTLERS IN WHAT IS NOW THE
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD ARRIVED IN THE YEAR 1835; AND
WHEREAS, NEXT JANUARY FIRST WILL MARK THE BEGINNING OF
DEERFIELD'S SESQUICENTENNIAL YEAR: AND
WHEREAS, THIS ANNIVERSARY WILL AFFORD EACH OF US AN OP-
PORTUNITY TO APPRECIATE THE HISTORY OF THE VILLAGE AND TO REVIEW
THE PAST ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY YEARS:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BERNARD FORREST, MAYOR OF THE VILLAGE
• OF DEERFIELD HEREBY CALL UPON ALL CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, SERVICE CLUBS,
CHURCHES, SCHOOLS,, LOCAL BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS, THE PARK DISTRICT,
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND ALL RESIDENTS TO JOIN TOGETHER TO MAKE OUR
SESQUICENTENNIAL YEAR A YEAR OF CELEBRATION THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE;
FURTHER, I ASK THAT THE DEERFIELD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
GIVE THOUGHT TO COMBINING THE SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION WITH THEIR
ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL.
I URGE EVERYONE IN THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD TO PARTICIPATE
IN MAKING THIS SESQUICENTENNIAL YEAR AN EVENTFUL AND MEMORABLE OCCAS-
ION.
PROCLAIMED: THIS SIXTH DAY OF AUGUST, A. D. 1984
Happy birthday to us ... happy.birthday to
even though it's a bit early to send out
on this once -in -a -lifetime celebration in
BERNARD FORREST, MAYOR
ork
us! We're going to have a birthday party and
invitations, you're invited! Watch for more
succeeding issues of D-TALES!
EARTHSHAKING NEWS!
ENERGY TIP —
Did you know that the most active earthquake
area in the central United States is located
just south of Illinois? It's called the New
Madrid seismic zone... that's the bad news.
But the good news is that the last major earth-
quake in that area occurred in 1812. You prob-
ably don't remember that one, do you? Hardly
anyone around here does, either!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED...
The Manpower Commission needs you! There will
be vacancies on some of the Boards, Councils,
and Commissions this Fall. If you'd like to
serve on one of these advisory boards, just
call the Village Hall and we'll send you an
Information Sheet to fill out and return to
the Manpower Commission. They will then ar-
range a convenient time to interview you and
find out what your area of expertise is.
After receiving recommendations from the Com-
mission, the Mayor makes the appointments
(with the advice and consent of the Village
Board, of course). There are over 100 resi-
dents presently serving on the various ad-
visory groups - and their contribution to
the Village government can not be over-
emphasized!
A POWERFUL SUGGESTION —
Commonwealth Edison has asked that we relay
a message to you. As you know, Deerfield is
blessed with many beautiful trees - some of
which grow over, around and into the electric
wires, causing problems for Comm Ed.
Some homeowners are reluctant to cooperate
with Comm Ed's_tree.trimmers, even though
the trees are in the utility easement. You
should realize that the only reason for the
trimming is to protect the wires which pro-
vide your electric service.
Trees are not trimmed indiscriminately but
only where absolutely necessary. Please co-
operate - and remain an enlightened customer!
YES, WE HAVE NO KISSING PINS!
Have you seen the replica of the No Kissing
sign? Jim Golding, President of the Opti-
mist Club, had pins made - they're nifty and
they're on sale at the Village Hall for only
$1.00. All of the profit (if any) will go to
some local good cause to be designated by the
Mayor.
Have you checked your water heater lately?
Most water heaters are set for 140° F. or
higher, but you may not need water that hot
unless you have a dishwasher. A setting of
1200 can provide adequate hot water for most
families.
If you reduce the temperature from 140° to
1200, you could save over 18% of the energy
you use ... or at 1300, you'd save 6% in water
heating energy.
To test the water temperature, draw some water
from the heater through the faucet near the
bottom and test it with a thermometer, if you
are uncertain about the tank temperature.
SOMETHING BORROWED...
The Village of Skokie has a "Job Match Up" -
program which is so good, we've decided to
play copy -cat.
We'll accept names of residents who need as-
sistance or have odd jobs for the youth of
Deerfield. We'll also take names of students
(from seventh grade through college) who are
willing to do odd jobs throughout the year.
Then we'll give the resident
students so they can call one
details. This sounds like a
getting those odd jobs done!
start making lists!
MEET "PLUGGIE"
three names of
and work out the
great idea for
Call us and we'll •
This little fellow made his first Deerfield ap-
pearance when he marched in the Family Day Par-
ade as the newest member of the Fire Department.
He is a state-of-the-art plastic fire hydrant
which (or should that be "who"?) is capable of
holding an intelligent'conversation..'.a'real''
robot! He
talks, blinks
his eyes,
— — looks right
and left and
plays cassette
tapes. His
job is to visit
school kids
and talk about
fire safety.
You'll see him
this Fall as
a he walks around
the Village.
He can't drive
yet because
he isn't old
enough!
Pluggie was a
gift to the
Fire Department, thanks to the gen-
erosity of the
Deerfield -Lincolnshire Rotary
Club.
ON THE SAME SUBJECT - the Fire Department will
be happy to do a free Home Safety Survey for you
if you'll call them .... 945-4066.
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FLOODWATER MANAGEMENT UPDATE
Based on recommendations from the Flood Advisory Committee, the Village Board has:
- approved a contract with our engineering consultant to study the balance of the
sanitary sewer system in the community.
authorized loans to the local drainage districts to clean the Middle Fork (creek
along the eastern boundary"of the Village).
requested a proposal for engineering design work to correct storm drainage problems
in the Village.
directed Staff to meet with the Lake Eleanor Homeowners' Association to discuss the
installation of a gate at their retention basin to provide additional storage capacity.
continued to work with the Illinois Division of Water Resources in planning for the
Bannockburn and Lake -Cook Road retention basins.
In June, Mayor Forrest traveled to Washington to meet personally with Senator Percy and Con-
gressman Porter to encourage their continued cooperation in gaining Federal approval of the
North Branch Floodwater Management Plan. Both have been extremely helpful in gaining Con-
gressional appropriations to keep the project moving. It appears that construction will be-
gin in 1988. We realize that this seems like an eternity, but it's the best we can hope for
considering the several agencies of government in Washington that must approve the project
and authorize funding.
HERE'S YOUR CHANCE!
Once every two years we have an election to
select our Trustees and/or Mayor. Deerfield
has a caucus system (another word for pow -wow)
0 ereby 4 people from each of our 8 districts
32 people in all) interview applicants for
these positions. YOU can be a member of this
Caucus Committee that recommends a slate for
presentation to Village residents for the April
election - along with any who choose to run as
independent candidates.
If you're a registered voter, are willing to
pick up a petition for 25 neighbors to sign,
and can spend a few evenings this Fall at
meetings, you'll find it not only very inter-
esting and important, but you'll also learn a
lot about your community and you'll appreciate
it even more than you do now!
Instructions and petitions are available now
at the Village Hall. If you're interested,
drop in and pick one up. Deadline for returns
is September 21st. Or, if you want more in-
formation, call the Caucus Advisory Chairman
at 945-1663.
RULES OF THE ROAD
If you ride a moped or a bicycle, are you
aware that the rules of the road also apply
o you? Of course you are! But there are a
ew two -wheelers who ignore stop signs and
commit other driving infractions which not
only endanger themselves but which give
motorists and pedestrians apoplexy! How
about reviewing the Rules?
BE A FRIEND. FOR LIFE.
The next blood drawing is September 2nd. Be
a friend - give a pint of blood. The need is
especially great around holidays!
If you wonder what this means to you - aside
from the fact that you will save at least one
life within 35 days after you donate - here's
a brief explanation:
If you, or any member of your family, is hos-
pitalized in any of the 26 hospitals served
by The Blood Center of Northern Illinois, and
in need of a blood transfusion, it will be
solely supplied by The Blood Center.
If you', or any member of your family, is hos-
pitalized anywhere in the United States and is
charged a replacement fee for a blood trans-
fusion, it will be paid by The Blood Center.
All you have to do is call 298-9660.
Now, will you donate a pint on September 2nd?
If so, call Patti Moore at 948-1365.
SPORTS UPDATE
The Deerfield Does - 12 year old girls' slow
pitch softball team - are the State Champs!
Not only that, they finished in the top 10 of
53 teams competing in the Nationals!
The Deerfield Greens - 15 year old girls'
slow pitch softball team - will be playing
in the National finals in Florida while this
issue is at the printer's!
*** We have our own Olympics!
MOBILE HEALTH SERVICE
OVER THE BACK FENCE
West Deerfield Township is sponsoring the Lake
County Health Department Mobile Health Service
on the third Tuesday of each month. The service
is provided in cooperation with the Deerfield
Park District at Jewett Park Community Center
from 9:00 A.M. to noon.
Available services consist of a physician for
diagnosis and treatment of medical problems,
and school and sports physical exams. Blood
pressure testing and health counseling by a
registered nurse are also available.
For more details, call Mrs. Craig, 945-0614.
BICENTENNIAL GARDEN
In 1976, plans called for fountains and numer-
ou6 pieces of sculpture --for the —front -lawns of - . --
the Village Hall, West Deerfield Township and
the Library. These ambitious plans have been
curtailed; however, an initial step - a brick -
paved garden for residents to sit, rest and
chat - is completed. The Garden was dedicated
on Family Day by the Deerfield Bicentennial
Garden Commission, who hope you'll stop by and
enjoy this pleasant area.
The Garden needs two more benches. Four were
planned and two of these have already been
donated and are in place. The Commission hopes
that service clubs and individuals will follow
suit quickly so that all benches are in place
before the end of summer.
The cost of each bench is $125 - which is tax
deductible. For further information, please
call Vern Swanson at 945-0227 or Cynthia Marty
at 945-3973.
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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
Stephen O. Jackson Edwin B. Seidman
James L. Marovitz Vernon E. Swanson
Cynthia Marty J. Robert York
A resident suggested we explain,
that you don't have to have your
license plates before you get
�IIIIIIIIII�II Village sticker. We'll issue is
1l the sticker and you can call us
when you get the plates. This,
of course, applies in unusual circumstances
as in most cases you already have your plates.
THERE IS NO OPEN BURNING permitted anywhere in
the Village except for barbecuing. We've had
a few complaints about violations in some
neighborhoods. This is a big NO, NO!
The Police dispatchers thank half of you for
not calling during the last power outage!
They only received an average of 50 calls an
hour! Now they hope that number will be cut
to zero .... and it will if you'll cooperate!.
A THING OF BEAUTY...
is a joy forever, as the poet said long ago.
If you'd like to see this quote graphically
illustrated, ride past the flowers that were
planted at the railroad station by the Deer-
field Baha'i members.
FEUD FOR THOUGHT
We haven't been able to get the exact date fco
our Deerfield family's appearance on FAMILY
FEUD but it may very well be on around the
middle of September. We'll try to get a more
definite date so watch the local newspapers -
the Kissing tiles will be presented to the
Emcee Richard Dawson.
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