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March,1989 Vol.10 No.1
ELECTION DAY, 1989
The Village will hold its local elections on TUESDAY, APRIL 4th. You will be voting for:
VILLAGE: Mayor and three Trustees (four ,Year terms)
LIBRARY: Two Board Members (six year terms)
PARK DISTRICT: Three Commissioners (four year terms)
TOWNSHIP: Supervisor, Clerk, Assessor, four Trustees (all are
four year terms)
• The last day to register is March 7th. You can vote absentee in person, beginning on
March 4th, at the West Deerfield Township Hall, 858 Waukegan Road. For details regarding
voting, call the Town Clerk's office at 945-8317.
Each of the above offices has a direct effect on you ... a Deerfield and/or Township resident.
Make it a point to VOTE!!!!
AMBULANCE TAX REFERENDUM
At its January meeting, the Deerfield -Bannockburn Fire Protection District's Board of Trustees
voted to place an Ambulance Tax Referendum before the tax payers. Here's a little history
lesson regarding the Fire Department:
Dating back to 1952, the Fire Department operated a Rescue Squad service. (Incidentally, the
Department consisted of all volunteers until October 1, 1968. Now there are 27 full time
and 3 paid -on -call members.) The last referendum was held in 1973 after which the paramedic
service was created, on February 1, 1974.
Although the statutes have provided for a separate ambulance tax, the Department has never
levied that tax - nor have user fees been charged separately for the service of the paramedic
units. Now the ever-increasing costs of the District, together with increasing demands for
services, necessitate the Board's action calling for this referendum.
Officers of either the District Board or the Fire Department are available to answer questions
concerning the referendum. Call Chief Gagne at 945-4066 for details.
SIDEWALK SALE
WHO'S WHO? WHAT'S WHAT?
For several years, the Village has offered re-
sidents an opportunity to replace both the side-
walk and curb in front of their homes on a 50/
50 cost sharing basis. The specifics of the
program are:
- The program applies only to public sidewalks
and curbs which may be hazardous to pedestrians.
- After the Village bids the project, but be-
fore the work begins, money is collected from
the residents.
The February 23rd issue of the Deerfield Review
included the 1989 COMMUNITY GUIDE, published an-
nually by the Chamber of Commerce in coopera-
tion with Pioneer Press. This handy little bookO
is invaluable for any local resident who wants
to know who's who and what's what in the Village.
If you failed to receive a copy of the book, all
is not lost! Extra copies are available at the
Village Hall. There's no charge, but the supply
is limited so be sure you get a copy - it's a
great reference tool.
- There are limited Village funds available *****
so the program is on a first come, first ser- CABLE CHANNEL 3
ved basis. If you're interested, you must
sign up before April 1st. Don't forget to tune in Channel 3 on your cable
- For more information, call Barbara Bishop system forimportantmessages regarding Village
in the Engineering Department, 945-5000. happenings
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VILLAGE CENTER STREETSCAPE PLANS
Shown below are two of the major improvements planned as part of the Village Center Streetscape Plan. Although
conceptual at this point, they'll give you some idea of what to expect.
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Also planned for this year are the Marathon site
(commuter parking lot) and the entrances to the Village
Center. The streetscape plan has a three -fold purpose: 1)
to improve the overall appearance of the Village Center;
2) to encourage pedestrian traffic; and 3) to promote
private interest in redevelopment of the area.
The proposed plaza at the southwest corner of Deerfield
and Waukegan Roads is scheduled for consideration by
the Plan Commission at a public hearing on March 16th.
We know this plan is of great interest to everyone
because, in each and every survey ever taken asking for
suggestions on improving the Village Center, this corner
was always listed Number One. Now that the site has
been acquired and cleared, the Village is moving forward
with its plans. Improvements are being financed under
the Tax Increment Financing Program established by the
Mayor and Board of Trustees in 1986. Although progress
is slow, things are beginning to take shape.
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Southwest Comer
Deerfield 6 Waukegan Rds.
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
PERMIT PARKING LOTS
In this case, what's in a name is a lot of de-
votion, dedication and love for the Village of
&Veerfield! Many honors have been accorded our
dear Bob York over the years. He has served
the Village in so many capacities =- we won't
recite them here (after all, we only have six
pages!). Instead, let's concentrate on the
new ROBERT YORK AVENUE.
The Mayor and Board of Trustees had no prob-
lem when it came to naming the new roadway
from Jewett Park Drive to Osterman Avenue. Its
location within the Village Center and the
direct benefit to that area narrowed the choice
down to one person - Bob York! Since his ap-
pointment as Executive Secretary to the Cham-
ber of Commerce in 1968, Bob has worked to-
ward the improvement of the Village Center.
In 1971, Bob was appointed to serve on the Cen-
tral Business District Improvement Committee
to help resolve problems within the Center.
This Committee was later renamed the VCDC
(Village Center Development Commission).
Their proposal for "Action Avenue" has been
amended several times over the years, and
was renamed "Access Avenue", but the new
road is essentially that which was origin-
ally recommended.,
It's been quite a while (we'd say it's been
•a long, long road) since the Central Busi-
ness District Committee's original recom-
mendation, but finally, there it is! And
ROBERT YORK AVENUE is the perfect way to
thank Bob for his patience, perseverance and
pragmatism!
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STREET CLOSINGS
Hoffman and Petersen
manently'as'soon as
be done on these two
jog across Deerfield
BLOOD DRIVE
Lanes will be closed per -
the final improvements can
lanes. At long last, that
Road will be eliminated!
The next Deerfield Community Blood Drive will
be held on March 5th at the Community Center.
Call 298-9660 to make an appointment or, if
you'd rather, just go to the Community Center
between 9:00 A.M. and noon on March 5th.
You can park "for free" in any one of the
commuter permit parking lots after 10:00 A.M.
on week -days and all day on weekends.
If you're planning a trip to Chicago after
the big morning rush, find a vacant spot in
one of the permit lots and feel "free" to
park there.
SPRING VACATION
It's not too early to think about Spring
break for your students - and to refresh
your memory regarding the ordinances about
parental responsibility for parties. Just
in case your offspring (no pun intended)
are planning a wingding, we suggest you con-
sult the Police Department to get their
advice. That just might save you a lot of
problems!
IT'S BUDGET TIME AGAIN
The Mayor and Board of Trustees are currently
reviewing Departmental proposals for the
1989-1990 annual budget. YOU will be in-
vited to comment on the budget at the public
hearing on April 17th. In the meantime, if
you have some suggestions on services or any
words of wisdom related to the budget, con-
tact the Village Manager's office any time
before the public hearina. Once again we
remind you - it's your money.
RECYCLING
The Village's Energy Advisory and Resource
Recovery Commission is completing its task
of reviewing options for implementing a
residential recycling program in the Village.
For the past four months, the Commission
has talked with experts, studied recycling
programs in other communities and prepared
a plan for Deerfield. Their recommendation
will be the subject of a public hearing on
March 14th. Residents are encouraged to
attend and participate in this hearing.
The new (toll -free) telephone number for Laidlaw Waste Systems is 1-800-344-5600. If you have any
questions regarding your residential scavenger service, please call this number.
PFINGSTEN ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT •
On January 27th, the Village of Deerfield and Ciorba Group, Inc., the engineers for the
Pfingsten Road project, were rocognized at the Eighteenth Annual Engineerinq Excellence
Award luncheon. Since we're so proud of this - and since you're included in the "Village
of Deerfield" part of the award, we'd like to go into some detail about it.
To quote: "There were twenty-two projects submitted state wide and the Deerfield project
was one of the four selected for the Engineering Achievement Award. The award was based
on the originality and uniqueness of the project. Namely, the construction over a landfill
using dynamic compaction to achieve settlement, use of reinforced earth retaining walls
instead of the usual reinforced concrete cast -in -place retaining walls with significant
savings in cost, the longest single span precast girders used in Illinois and the complexity
of coordinating the various government agencies and private property owners."
Just to give you an idea of that "complexity", here are the government agencies and private
property owners who were involved in this project:
Federal: United States Army Corps of Engineers
State: Department of Transportation
Highway Department
Division of Water Resources
Illinois Commerce Commission
Railroad: The Soo Line (fcrmerly the Milwaukee Road)
County: Cook County Highway Department
Private: Kitchens of Sara Lee, Inc.
Corporate 500
Trammell Crow Company
Flodstrom Construction Company
Deer Crest Development Company
You can imagine how many hours were required to plan and complete this construction! We •
think the award was well deserved.
L, 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
Robert D. Franz, Village Manager
Marjorie Emery, D-Tales Editor
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TAKING CRIME PREVENTION ON THE ROAD
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When we think of crime prevention we often focus only on making our home more secure.
Equally important is an awareness for crime prevention when we travel. In previous editions
we've di.scussed what precautions you should take to protect: your home when you go our. of
town. But: what about you when you're on vacation. How observant are you? Do you decrease
your pot:ent:i.al for victimization by being aware of your surroundings? Nothing can ruin a
vacation faster than becoming a victim of a crime. Here are some suggestions to remember
while you travel.
WHILE TRAVELING IN YOUR CAR
Plan your route carefully. Travel on mai.n roads, and use maps
Have your car serviced and the fan belts and tires checked
before leaving.
Lock your car doors and keep purses and valuables out of
sight. By doing so you reduce the temptation a thief
might have to break into your parked car, or reach
through an open window whi.le you're stopped in traffic.
A small flashli.ght on the end of a key chain can assist: you
in a dark area when returni.ng to your car.
Don't advertise your plans to a stranger.
If you stop overnight, remove bags and other valuables
from the car and take them inside.
Never pick up hi.tchhikers.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Carry a minimum amount of cash. Use travelers checks and
credit cards, but: keep a record of their numbers in a
separate and safe place.
Don't put your name and address on key chains. If the keys fall into the wrong hands the
person knows where you live.
Ladi.es should maintain control of their purses at all times.
Be alert to people loitering in areas wi.th no apparent reason.
HOTELIMOTEL SECURITY TIPS
Before you register at a hot:el or motel check it: out:. In many tourist locations criminals
make a good living off of unsuspecting tourists, and poor security precautions. Next: time
oy ou go on vacation consider the following...
Does the hot:el./motel. have security?
Is t.here control over people entering or exiting the grounds?
Are the exterior doors secured after hours?
Is managements primary at.t_ention given to a restaurant., meeting center, or the hotel?
Are there telephones in the room? Can you dial out directly to the police, or do you have
t.o rely on someone else to make the phone call for you?
If the hot:el offers a service for checking valuables ask for their liability and limits in
writing before using it.
Locate the fire exits and plan the best way to get out: in an emergency.
Learn about: your surroundings. Ask hotel employees or the local police department. about
problem areas.
THINK ABOUT CRIME PREVENTION REGARDLESS OF WHERE YOU ARE, CRIMINALS DO!
ANNOYING TELEPHONE CALLS
Unfortunately we all receive annoying telephone calls from time to time. Some are from
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aggressive solicitors, others from unsupervised youths, or abusive callers. What
can we do if we receive calls like these?
Always use your telephone on your germs. Don't talk t.o anyone unless you want to.
If you receive a nuisance telephone call don't give the caller any satisfaction. He or
she will probably give up after a few attempts.
Think twice about giving any personal information, or credit card numbers over the phone.
If you wouldn't give that information to a stranger on the street: don't give it to a
solicitor or person conducting a phone survey.
If the calls become obscene, hang up immediately. What these callers want to hear is your
shocked reaction.
If the telephone calls are threatening life or property call the police. We will make a
report and then you can contact the telephone company. The telephone company will be able
to suggest additional ways to stop or catch the person calling.
A NOTE TO PARENTS... A large percentage of nuisance telephone calls are made by children.
With this and the advent of (900) numbers it: behooves parents to discuss the proper use
of telephones even at an early age.
Misuse of the telephone can bri.ng... up to 6 months in jail and/or a fine up to $500.
Published by: Deerfield Police Department Chief of Police Richard Brandt
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, I1. 60015
"Police Beat" edited by Officer Eric Lundahl ��