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February,1988 Vol. 8 No. 7
ACCESS AVENUE
One of our long range projects for the past several years has been the Access Avenue Improve-
ment which will finally straighten out the Petersen/Hoffman Lane/Deerfield Road intersection.
The existing non-aligned intersection is confusing to motorists (you already knew that, didn't
you?), and this adds to traffic congestion during peak hours.
Bids will be opened on March 31st for Phase I of the improvement. Originally, the improve-
ment was planned from Hazel Avenue to Osterman Avenue. However, there were delays in securing
the right-of-way south of Deerfield Road. Therefore, the project has been divided into two
phases. This will enable the Village to take advantage of 70% Federal funding for Phase I
which will begin this Spring. It's hoped that Phase II will include the balance of Hoffman
Lane behind the Commons Shopping Center and Osterman Avenue to Waukegan Road. Here's 0
we have in mind for Phase I:
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INNOVATIVE INVESTMENT A .
In December, the Mayor and Board of Trustees took advantage of our strong financial position
and bonding power in order to avail itself of an innovative investment opportunity. The
Village sold $10 million in General Obligation Bonds at an interest rate of 7.41%, and used
the proceeds to purchase Dade County (Florida) Revenue Bonds, yielding 8.30% interest. The
difference in the spreads netted the Village $428,000 which has been committed to the Street
Rehabilitation Program.
.The transaction is structured so that the principal and interest on the bonds purchased is
sufficient to pay for the principal and interest on the bonds sold. The Dade County bonds
are insured by Municipal Bond Investors Assurance Corporation and, therefore, are rated AAA
by Standard and Poor's bond rating service.
Commenting on the investment, Mayor Forrest stated: "Due to the sound financial management
principles practiced in Deerfield, we were able to capitalize on our bonding power and take
advantage of this additional source of revenue."
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AROUND AND AROUND
THAT'S WHERE MY MONEY GOES...
That's another description ,of the recy-
cling process ... and we simply have to pro-
gram ourselves for recycling NOW. You re-
member the problem with the leaf pick-up
last Fall because of a sudden restriction
on space in the landfills. This problem is
escalating - not just for us, but for the
entire Chicago area (and across the country).
For years, we have had a recycling center
for paper, glass and cans. While many of
you have gotten into the habit of taking
these things to the center, you are in the
minority. We need everyone's help if we are
to extend the life of the landfills. This
is a good way to begin training your family.
Take your papers, cans and bottles to the re-
cycling center at the end of Kates Road (by
the water tower). It's a start!
In the meantime, the Mayor and Board are
exploring ways and means of separating or-
ganic and non -organic waste at the curb
for pick-up by the scavenger. It's their
hope that public meetings will be held in
the next few months to discuss solutions to
this growing problem. One thing is absolu-
tely certain ..... we have to get serious be-
cause the scavenger service as we know it now
must be changed!
Our residents have a reputation for being
willing to lead the way .... here's another
opportunity for us to be innovative in
solving a difficult problem.
HOW ABOUT A DATE?
When: March 6th
Where: Community Center
What: Blood Drive
Who: How about YOU?
Your extra pint of blood is badly needed!
It's quick, painless ... and the reward is
the fact that you might literally save a
life. You can make an appointment by
calling Bob Kay at 948-5784 or Blood Cen-
tral at 298-9660. Or you can just go to
the Community Center between 8 A.M. and
noon. Take 30 minutes out of your day...
you'll be glad you did and so will the
recipient!
As you know, this is the time of year when
the budget for 1988-1989 is being formu-
lated. Your opinion, comments and suggestie
are always welcome (as we've said before....
it's YOUR money!) The Mayor and Board will
hold a public hearing on the proposed budget
starting at 8:00 P.M., Monday, April 18th,
in the Board Room of the Village Hall. If
you'd like to contribute some words of wis-
dom, that's the time and the place to do so.
CIVIC -MINDED PEOPLE
If you're not a member of a civic organiza-
tion, you probably don't know much about
what it is these groups do for the community.
We'd like to use the next few issues of
D-TALES to highlight some of these dedicated
people who do so much so quietly.
This month, let's talk about the Lions, the
Optimists, Rotary, and Kiwanis. •
The Lions Club's main objective is to help
the blind... although this is by no means all
that they do! Their main fund raising event
is the annual candy sale, usually in October.
The Optimist Club sponsors programs which
benefit young people. Each year, during
Youth Appreciation Week, they select and
honor outstanding youth of the community.
Their fund raiser is the annual Christmas
tree sale. This club is always willing to
participate in any program involving assist-
ance to young people.
The Kiwanis Club is also interested in youth.
They contribute toward music and art scholar-
ships, and actively support Scouts. The
Kiwanis Club raises funds through Peanut Day
sales, usually in September each year.
The Rotary Club also has many programs which
benefit a wide variety of people. Their
present goal is to eliminate polio ... WORLD
WIDE...it's their BIG goal, but they also
sponsor young students for foreign study
programs, assist needy people and contribute
to youth endeavors.
These are, of necessity, only capsule des-
criptions! For details, contact them and
they'll be glad to elaborate.
IT'S YOUR TURN!!!
THOMAS WHALEY HONORED
If you live on one of the following streets,
•this will probably -be good news since these
are the ones presently slated for resurfac-
ing under the continuing Street Rehabilita-
tion Program:
- Carlisle Place from Cumnor to Warwick
- Central Avenue from Elm to the bridge
- Forest Avenue from Deerfield to Fair Oaks
- Greenwood Court from Greenwood to the
cul-de-sac
- Hazel Avenue from Stratford to Wilmot
- Oakley Avenue from Hazel to Greenwood
- Springfield Avenue from Hazel to
Fair Oaks
While this is not cast in concrete (you
should excuse the expression!), this will be
the schedule unless the Spring thaw reveals
a different street more desperately in need
of attention.
JUST A REMINDER
We'll go into greater detail in the next
D-TALES (is that redundant?) so this will
just be a short bit about vehicle stickers.
You'll be getting your computer printouts
during May and June .... you do remember that
the stickers are now due to be purchased
and displayed by JULY FIRST. The only
change from previous years is the date -
the prices are the same ($25.00 per car/
$1.00 for Senior's first car) and the
penalty for failure to comply is still an
additional 50%.
If you're going on vacation, be sure you get
your stickers before the deadline unless, of
course, you don't mind paying the extra 50%.
ON SECOND THOUGHT
Referring to the item about the budget, we
think your comments and suggestions for the
1988-89 budget would be more helpful if we
could have them during the budgeting process
rather than waiting until the public hearing
•on April 18th. If you have those "words of
wisdom"•to contribute, jot them down and
bring or send them to the Manager's office.
While it's better late than never, sooner
is better yet!.
At their February 1st meeting, the Mayor and
Board of Trustees presented a plaque to Tom
Whaley, acknowledging his FIFTEEN years of
voluntary service to the Village. During
that time, Tom served on the Plan Commission,
the Energy Advisory Council and the Village
Center Development Commission.... and he also
chaired each of those groups!
In presenting the plaque, Mayor Forrest com-
mented that Deerfield has certainly bene-
fitted from Tom Whaley's "many and unique
talents. He is typical of the tremendous
volunteer support offered by the members of
the various Boards and Commissions which serve
their fellow residents so ably." The Mayor
didn't say: "Tom, ,you have done a Whaley of
a job for us." We added that editorially!
OH, DEER!!
We hope that by now everyone in the Villaqe
has had a chance to see our new guardians
at the front of the Village Hall. If not,
it's too late so we're doing the next best
thing by printing this picture of them.
At the opening of the Deerfield Hyatt, these
charming fellows greeted the invited guests.
Mayor Forrest jokingly suggested that they
should more properly grace the Village Hall
and, since the Hyatt people evidently agreed,
they were delivered to us the following day.
Now if we could just figure out some way;to
keep them cold.....
On Saturday, March 19th, there will be an elec-
tion for two Commissioners of the Union
Drainage District. This generally involves
residents living in the western portion of the
Village, but a detailed map will be published in
future issues of the local papers. There will be
only ONE polling place - Wilmot Elementary
School, 795 Deerfield Road, and you may vote
between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
NOW IT'S YOUR TURN...
Six times a year, we tell you what's going on in the Village..... and you very seldom tell
us anything! We have a hunch that, as you read D-TALES, you have the urge,to talk back.
We'll make it easy for you! Just return this portion to us with your comments (we accept •
compliments as well as complaints!) ..... You need not give your name or address if you'd
rather remain anonymous, but we'll provide spaces just in case.
Name
Address
I've been meaning to tell you that:
Now don't you feel better?
NOW HEAR THIS...
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In March, the Plan Commission will hold public hearings on two major Village projects which
we hope to complete in 1988.
MARCH loth - They will consider an excess flow treatment facility at Warwick Road and the creek.
This pumping station will be similar to the one recently completed at Deerfield Road and the
creek.
MARCH 24th - This will involve the new Public Works/Park District building to be built on the
existing site at Elm Street. More specific information on both of these projects will be in-
cluded in future issues of D-TALES. Of course, all residents within 250' of these improvements
will be notified by mail of the hearing and invited to attend.
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Fire Department .....................945-2121
Fire Department Non -Emergency .......945-4066
Police Department ...................945-2131
Police Department Non -Emergency .....945-8636
Village Hall.........................945-5000
BERNARD FORREST, Mayor
TRUSTEES
James L. Marovitz Edwin B. Seidman
Cynthia J. Marty Vernon E. Swanson
Harriet Rosenthal J. Robert York
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February 1988 A Newsletter Presented By The Deerfield Police Department.
HOME SECURITY
Doors
Take a good look at your doors. Do you keep them
locked? Can a shove or a quick twi.st of a crowbar
pop the door open? Make it tough to jimmy your
lock or pry open the door, and you reduce the
opportuni.ty for crime. If doors and locks delay
a burglar for several minutes, chances are he'll
get discouraged and leave.
You wouldn't put a padlock on a paper chain...
so, don't put good locks on a hollow wooden
door. If. the door i.s fli.msy and weak, or
doesn't f.it securely i.nto the frame, locks
won't help.
HINGED DOORS
Entry doors should be solid core (at least
1 3/4 inches thick) or metal. Most hollow core
doors can be easily broken through. They offer
little protection, no matter what locks you use.
Your door should fit its frame tightly - with no
more than a 1/8 inch clearance between the door
and frame. Too bi.g a gap? Replace the door. If
that's too expensive, bolt a sturdy metal strip to
the door edge. You boost your protection - and
save energy, too. Any hardware dealer can show
you the kind of strip to use.
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SLIDING GLASS DOORS
Burglars look for sliding glass doors because they are easy to open. Several types of locks
are made especially for sliding glass doors. Or bolster the existing lock by placing a
solid strip of wood or a broom handle in the track of the closed door.
Locks
Chances are your locks were installed with economy - not security - in mind. Most houses
and apartments have inexpensive key -in -knob locks. They are easy to slip open with a
credit card or break open wi.th a screwdriver. Night latches mounted on the surface of
your door aren't much help. And don't rely on a chain lock - even one with a key. An
average man pushing against them can easily break most chain locks.
A deadbolt lock can provide good protection. When you turn
the key, the lock mechanism sli.des a strong metal bolt from
the door into the frame. When you buy a deadbolt lock, make
sure:
The bolt extends at. least 1 i.nch from the edge of the door
(has a 1 inch throw).
The connecting screws that hold the lock together are on
the inside of the door.
The strike plate i.s attached to the door frame with screws
that measure at least 3 inches.
The cyli.nder has a steel guard - a ri.ng around the key
section. The cylinder guard should be tapered or rotate
around the key section (if.twisted) to prevent. wrenching.
Another good lock is an auxi.liary rim mounted
lock with a deadbolt. It is attached to the
doors surface with long sturdy screws. The
locki.ng device on the door fits into the plate
on the frame. When you turn the key, strong metal
bars join the two parts of the lock.
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Double cylinder deadbolt locks can be placed on doors
with glass panels. These locks can be opened only wi.th
a key from either si.de. Keep the key near the door but
not reachable from the glass panel. The Fire Department
suggests placing the key on the lower right corner of the
door. In the event of a fire you can remain low, away
from the smoke, and still be able to reach the key.
All the hardware in the world won't protect you if you open your door wi.thout checking
who's on the other side. If your door doesn't have a window or a side -light buy an
inexpensive peephole or a wide angle vi.ewer. Tell your kids and t.hei.r babysi.t.ters not to
open the door to strangers.
CROSSING GUARDS
The Deerfield Police Department is looking for
substi.tute crossing guards. If you have free time
in the morning or afternoon and would be willing
to serve as a crossing guard, come into the Poli.c.e
Station and pick up an application. Crossing
guards must be at least 18, the hourly rate is $6.89.
For more information contact Deputy Chief Robert
Davenport 945-8636.
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Published by: Deerfield Police Department Chi.ef of Police Richard Brandt
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, 11. 60015
"Police Beat" edited by Officer Eric Lundahl �+�