Vol. 33, No. 4 - Jul/Aug 2011D-Tales
Your Municipal News Source
Vol. 33, No. 4July/August 2011
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
July
Board of Trustees
July 5 & 18, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Development Comm.
July 6, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
July 12, 7:00 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
July 14, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
July 14 & 28, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
July 25, 7:30 p.m.
Safety Council
July 26, 7:30 p.m.
August
Board of Trustees
August 1 & 15, 7:30 p.m.
Family Days Commission
August 1, 4:00 p.m.
Village Center Development Comm.
August 3, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
August 9, 7:00 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
August 11, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
August 11 & 25, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
August 22, 7:30 p.m.
Safety Council
August 23, 7:30 p.m.
Visit www.deerfield.il.us
for meeting agendas and
locations
check it out!
**Family Days Insert**
Page 2:
• Fine Arts Festival Purchase
Award
Page 3:
• Construction Updates
Page 5:
•Be Aware of Gypsy Scams
Page 6:
• Summer Concert Series
Farmers Market
The Deerfield Farmers Market’s 17th season
began June 18th and continues every Satur-
day through October 15th, from 7:00 a.m. to
12:30 p.m., rain or shine.
The market offers 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. This
year we will have over 25 vendors, including
our newest vendors Bonnie’s Dipped Fruit
(chocolate-dipped fruit); Natural Environ-
ments (all natural and organic plants, flowers
and vegetables); OMG It’s Gluten Free (gluten
baked goods); and Panzano’s Pizza, Pasta and
More (pasta sauces, soups, salads dressings
and more!).
Also, come support local civic organizations
holding weekly fundraisers and enjoy great
entertainment!
The Farmers Market is located at the north-
west corner of Deerfield Road and Robert
York Avenue in downtown Deerfield.
For a complete listing of events and details
visit www.deerfield.il.us For more information
call 847.945.5000 or email farmersmarket@
deerfield.il.us e
New Restaurants Open in
Deerfield
The Village would like to wish a warm
welcome to new restaurants that recently
opened in Deerfield:
DC Sarnies
Sandwiches, salads, soups and entries
649 Lake Cook Road
847.509.2000
Tom & Eddie’s
Signature Burgers and more
740 Waukegan Road
847.948.5117
For more information on recently leased spaces
visit www.deerfield.il.us e
48th Annual Deerfield
Family Days Celebration
Deerfield Family Days will again take place on
July 3rd and 4th. Join family and friends for a
holiday weekend filled with fun and
entertainment!
The spectacular fireworks show will be held
Sunday at Brickyards Park with live
entertainment from Bizar Entertainment.
The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. On Monday,
head on over to the festivities at Jewett Park
including a pancake breakfast, dog show and
a variety of games and rides. The parade starts
at noon.
See Family Days Insert
Deerfield Family Days is hosted by the
Village of Deerfield and planned by an all
volunteer Family Days Committee. The pa-
rade is organized by the Deerfield Lions Club
and the 10k race is organized by Deerfield Ro-
tary. The hard work and dedication of all keeps
this annual event a staple of the Deerfield
community. Funding for Family Days comes
from the generous support of many Deerfield
residents and corporate sponsors. Please con-
sider making a donation at the event. e
villageNEWS
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Fine Arts Festival
Purchase Award
The 9th annual Festival of Fine Arts was
held on June 4th and 5th at the corner of
Robert York Road and Jewett Park Drive.
Over 100 artists from all across the
country came to Deerfield to participate
in this weekend of art.
Silk art creator, Prince Duncan-Williams,
received the Festival Purchase Award.
Nearly 4 decades in the making, Prince
Duncan-Williams has perfected art
carried down from generations to create
breathtaking large scale masterpieces
that combine African and American
culture.
Prince is most inspired by Jazz music,
rythm, harmony, Native Art and the
great Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse.
The musical influence is apparent
in his pieces from the harmonious
juxtapositions of colors and shapes
creating a melody of color, texture and
perfectly balanced shapes.
Silk art creation is unique, laborious and
complicated process in which blended
silk and rayon thread is arranged by
hand and glued in rows. The rows of
thread work around a spiral and, every
so often, change direction, creating
facets, patterns and depth. These
contrasting flows of colorful thread
enhance the texture and mood of each
dazzling image, creating a truly unique
art form unto itself. There is no stitching
involved in silk art creation; every piece
is done entirely by hand, making each
an original. Depending on the size, each
silk art creation requires 40 to over 320
hours of meticulous labor.
Prince Duncan-Williams’ award winning
piece, “Jazzy” is now on display at
Village Hall outside the Robert D. Franz
Council Chambers e
Plaza Pleasures
Saturday Mornings at the Market
June
25 Whole Foods Deerfield - Fresh from the Market - Demo
July
2 Joel Frankel Musical Merriment (Folksongs) - 9:30 to 11 a.m.
9 Jody Koplin & Her Jigglejam Band - 10 to 11 a.m.
16 The Dooley’s (American/Irish Folk Music) - 10 to 11:30 a.m.
23 Kettle Moraine String Band (Bluegrass) - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
30 The Joan Hammel Band - 10 to 11:30 a.m
August
6 The Rich & George Duo - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m
13 West Side Winders (Rockabilly) - 10 to 11:30 a.m.
20 The Nightcrawlers (Blues) - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Farmers Market Grillfest!!
27 Patty Turner Center - Jennifer Noone - Cooking Demo
September
3 Cirrus Falcon (Acoustic Rock) - 9:30 to 11 a.m
“Jazzy” by Prince Duncan-Williams
on display at Village Hall
Fine Arts Commission Chairman,
Jeffrey Marks, presenting the
Festival Purchase Award
publicWORKS
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Somerset Avenue from Prairie Ave to •
Broodmoor Place
Chestnut Street from Hazel Ave to •
Greenwood Ave
Sheridan Ave from Somerset Ave to •
Hazel Ave
Additionally, there will be limited repairs to
curbs, sidewalks, and roadway pavement in
various locations throughout the Village.
The Hazel Avenue construction will not
begin until the Deerfield Road underpass is
fully open.
Please refer to the Village’s website www.
deerfield.il.us (click “Construction Updates”
on the homepage) for additional project
information, detour maps and construction
updates. e
Deerfield Road
Pedestrian Underpass
Deefield Road is bisected by the Metra
tracks that provide service for Metra
Milwaukee North Line, Amtrak, and the
Soo Line Railroad. The sidewalks adjacent
to Deerfield Road, which go under the
railroad tracks are very narrow. The project
involves installing a pedestrian underpass
of the Metra tracks, on the south side
of Deerfield Road, behind the railroad
bridge abutment. The new walkway will
be ADA accessible and provide convenient
connectivity to the existing pedestrian
bridge over Deerfield Road.
The project is substantially funded
through outside grants. Both the Illinois
Transportation Enhancement Program
(ITEP - $367,000) and Congestian
Mitigation and Air Quality Program
(CMAQ - $2,200,000)have awarded funds.
These will cover 80% of the cost of design
and construction. The project was awarded
to Herlihy Mid-Continent Company in July
of 2010 and is expected to be in use by late
July 2011. e
Central avenue and
Juniper Court bridge
rehabilitation
As directed by the Illinois Department
of Transportation (IDOT), the Central
Avenue bridge and the Juniper Court
bridge will be reconstructed during the late
summer/fall of 2011. Utilizing the funding
provided through the Highway Bridge
Replacement and Rehabilitation Program
(HBRRP), the Village of Deerfield will have
the opportunity to take advantage of 80%
Federal/20% Village cost participation.
The bridges are expected to be closed
completely for the repairs. The project will
be awarded in July, 2011. More detailed
construction schedules and contract
information will be available as the project
moves forward. e
Surprised by the sight
of a train while the
gates are up?
To alleviate some questions and concerns
from residents regarding the operation
of rail crossings, warning bells, lights and
gates, Metra advises that there is one train
every weekday in the morning rush hour
and five trains in the afternoon/evening
rush hour, which terminate in Deerfield
and then return to Chicago. These trains
stay just north of the Greenwood Avenue
crossing while the engineer walks from the
locomotive to the cab car at the other end
of the train in preparation for the return
trip to Chicago. The gates at Greenwood
Avenue are wired to remain upright until
the dispatcher clears the signal for the train
to leave in the other direction. The signal
will not change to allow the train to leave
until the gates are fully lowered.
Also, at the Hazel Avenue and Osterman
Avenue crossings, gates will descend as
trains approach the station. If the train that
caused the gates to go down then stops at
the station, the gates will typically go back
up while the train is stopped. Once the train
starts to move again, the gates will go back
down before the train gets to the roadway
crossing. It is always smart to stop, look and
listen for a train before you cross the tracks.
Remember that gates should be down at all
times when a freight or Amtrak train passes
through town. e
Construction Updates:
Carlisle Avenue and
Carriage Way
The purpose of the project is to reconstruct
and rehabilitate the existing Village roadway
and utilities on Carlisle Avenue between
Deerfield Road and Briarwood Nature
Area; and Carriage Way between the Briar-
wood Nature Area and Bent Creek Ridge.
The project is relatively complex with an
approximate cost of $4.2 million. Improve-
ments include complete replacement of the
existing roadway, water main replacement,
point repairs on storm and sanitary sewer
systems, lighting system upgrades, and
sidewalk replacement as needed.
The project has spanned two construction
seasons, the first having been completed in
2010. Phase I of construction began in June
2010 along Carlisle Avenue and was sub-
stantially completed in fall 2010. Phase II
of construction began in spring 2011 along
Carriage Way. The final surface course of
pavement has been placed on both Carlisle
Avenue and Carriage Way. The project is
now 99% complete, with minimal land-
scape restoration, light pole installation and
punch list items remaining.
Street Rehab Project
Each year the Village of Deerfield utilizes
Motor Fuel Tax funding, administered
through the State of Illinois, to rehabilitate/
reconstruct local streets at locations that are
determined by the Department of Public
Works and Engineering.
The scope of work for this year includes
pavement removal and replacement, pave-
ment patching, curb and gutter removal and
replacement, sidewalk removal and replace-
ment, adjustment of structures and parkway
restoration. This year the work will be per-
formed by A-Lamp Concrete Contractors,
for a total contract amount of $1.2 million
and will begin after July 10.
The streets scheduled for roadway rehabili-
tation include:
Hazel Avenue from Wilmot Road to •
Chestnut Street
boardREPORT
communityCALENDAR
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deerfield park district
Pancake Breakfast at Jewett Park, July 4
Eat to the Beat Concert at Jewett Park,
July 6, 13, 20, 27 & August 3, 10, 17
COHO Summer Classic Meet at Deer-
spring Pool, July 8-10
Summer Sampler at Mitchell Park, July 10,
17, 24, 31 & August 7, 14, 21
Family Camp-out at Maplewood, July
16-17
Women’s Club Championship at Deerfield
Golf Club, August 2 & 9
Dive in theater at Mitchell Pool, August 6
Extra Added Attraction at JPCC, August
8-12 & 15-19
Mitchell Pool Closes, August 14
Family Theater Auditions at JPCC,
August 24, 25 & 27
COHO Fall Tryouts at Sachs Recreation
Center, TBA
Family Theater Call Backs at JPCC, August
28
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847/945.0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org
deerfield public library
RED, WHITE, AND WATER!
Cool off in the Library Meeting Room
between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on July 4th.
Enjoy cool refreshments, clean restrooms
and much more during the Deerfield
Family Days parade!
Facebook for Beginners, July 9, 10:30 -
11:30 a.m.
Harry Potter for Adults Only, July 11, 7
p.m.
Master Gardeners Walk-Up Plant Clinic,
August 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Google, Yahoo and More! August 16, 7 - 8
p.m.
Monday Night Movies
Please register in advance.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows:
Part 1, Special start time 6:00 p.m., Rated
PG-13
Tangled: August 15, 6:30 p.m., Rated PG
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, 6:30 p.m.,
Rated G
Book Discussions
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by
Rebecca Skloot, July 14, 10:30 a.m.
A Visit From the Goon Squad by Jennifer
Egan, July 21, 7:30 p.m.
Kid Stuff
Marimbamania! Music & Marimbas from
Around the World, July 9, 2 p.m.
Campfire Stories, July 20, 7 p.m.
Bonding with Books, July 23, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
It’s a Zoo, July 16, 2 p.m.
Read to Rover - A Special Needs Story-
time, August 20, 2 p.m.
Guest Star Storytime, August 12, 4 p.m.
The Cat in the Hat
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
July 19 and August 16 at the Township
Offices, 601 Deerfield Road. For more
information, 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
Approved authorization to execute easement agreement with Gateway Fairview, Inc. for sanitary sewage lift station at Deerbrook Mall.
Approved authorization for water meter purchase
Approved authorization to renew Village networking equipment support and maintenance contract
Approved authorization to award contract for Village telephone system upgrade.
Accepted report and recommendation of Plan Commission regarding request for approval of a special use to permit an outdoor seating
area for Ristorante Abruzzo at 483 Lake Cook Road
Approved contract of Wastewater Reclamation Facility biosolids management services
Approved ordinance increasing the number of Class C liquor licenses from 4 to 5 (Tom & Eddies)
Approved authorization to purchase computers for Police Department
Approved authorization to purchase police squad car
Approved contract for 2011 Street Rehabilitation Project
Approved resolution regarding closure of Waukegan Road for Fourth of July Parade
awards and proclamations
Proclaimed the Don’t Text and Drive campaign on May 2, 2011
Proclaimed May 30 through June 5, 2011 as Hunger Awareness Week
Proclaimed Relay for Life Days on June 6, 2011
Police Department
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Be Aware of Gypsy Scams
Spring and summer are very active times
for Gypsy-related criminal activities. Three
major crimes committed by Gypsies are:
Home repair fraud•
Ruse entry burglary•
Burglary•
Gypsies (individuals of Gypsy culture who
have elected to live a criminal lifestyle) who
commit these types of crimes are usually
career criminals, and specialize in this
kind of criminal activity. Note that it is the
“style” and not the “con” that identifies the
crime as Gypsies. Traditionally, these types
of Gypsy crimes are generally non-violent.
The appearance of a Gypsy can be generally
described as medium to dark complexioned
Caucasians, who are often mistaken as
Hispanic. Dark hair and eyes are common
characteristics. The number of suspects
involved can be between two and six.
At times, American Gypsy women and
children will accompany a male suspect, or
two women will work as a team. A look-out
is often used and usually sits in the vehicle
and may sound the car horn if the police are
spotted. You should note that Gypsies are
experts at false identification and will use a
varation of family names and birth dates.
Gypsies who commit these crimes are
career criminals specializing in home repair
fraud and ruse entries. They primarily
target the elderly, who are ideal suspects
for their crimes. Gypsies are experts with
profiling senior citizen’s homes. They will
target a home by the style of drapes, poorly
maintained lawns, single garbage cans, and
four-door sedans.
Home repair fraud:
Gypsies cruise residential neighborhoods
searching for elderly persons outside their
homes. Once located, they approach the
elderly person and offer to do some sort of
home repair work (driveway seal coating,
tree triming, roof repairs, etc.) The price
might be very low, or very high depending
on the mental state of the victim.
If the price quoted is low, generally when
the work is completed, the money asked
for is much higher. Any work done is
usually substandard in nature. If given the
opportunity, the suspects may commit
a residential burglary to the home by
distracting (occupying) the home owner
while another crew member searches the
home.
Ruse Entry (burglary)
Again, after selecting a home by profiling
it, a Gypsy will claim to be a utility worker,
village employee, or a contractor. They
then will enter the home using the ruse of
checking something (water pressure, fuses,
pipes, etc.). While one Gypsy keeps the
victim occupied (running water, checking
lights, or even even directing the home
owner to the rear of the house to view out
the back window), one or more additional
gypsies enter the home (undetected) and
commit a burglary.
How to protect yourself:
Never allow someone to perform •
driveway sealing, or home repairs
on the spot. Ask for business cards
to check on the reputation of the
business, and end the conversation.
If possible, get a vehicle plate
number and inform the police
department of the activity. Do not
deliberate or debate work that needs
to be done. Gypsies will press a sense
of urgency.
Never let anyone into your home. •
If someone claims they need
assistance, tell them you will contact
the police to assist them. If they
indicate they are with a utility
company, call the utility company to
verify the work.
If you are approached while you are •
outside, do not let anyone roam your
property. This usually gives them an
opportunity to check for open doors
while you are being distracted.
Note: This information about Gypsies
only deals with those individual self-
proclaimed Gypsies who have elected to
live the criminal lifestyle.
There are other transient criminals, who
do similiar types of cons. All of the above
advisories should be followed regardless.
If you have further questions on Gypsy
crimes please contact the Deerfield Police
Department at 847/945.8636. e
Citizens’ Police
Academy
The Deerfield Citizens’ Police Academy
occurs each year and meets Wednesday
nights for twelve weeks from 7:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. at the Deerfield Police
Department located at 850 Waukegan
Road.
The two hour Academy sessions cover
a variety of subjects ranging from
basic law enforcement and its role in
the community to discussions and
demonstrations with specialized units
within Deerfield Police Department
including: SWAT, Mobile Field Force,
Gangs and Drug Suppression Unit, K-9
Unit, Traffic Unit, Crime Prevention
Unit, and Youth and Social Services
Division. Each session will have hands
on activities such as fingerprinting and
use of less-than-lethal weapons. During
each session, you will be able to ask
questions and interact with police officers
and Academy instructors.
Academy enrollment is limited. Citizens’
Police Academy Application forms
are available at the Deerfield Police
Department at 850 Waukegan Road as
well as on the Village website. We accept
applications throughout the year. in
weeks prior to the Academy start date,
the Academy Coordinator (Commander
Mel Soltwisch) will contact you to
confirm your selection to participate in
the next Academy.
For more information, contact the Deerfield
Police Department’s Academy Coordinator
by phone at 847/945.8636 or by email at
msoltwisch@deerfield.il.us e
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“Books to Go” Delivers
The Deerfield Public Library offers a
free monthly service for anyone living
in the Deerfield Public Library service
area who cannot get to the Library due
to temporary or permanent illness or
limiting physical conditions.
Up to eight times, including both regular
and large print books, audio books and
CDs can be checked out at one time.
Library staff will deliver and pick up the
items each month and loan times can be
adjusted for special circumstances.
According to Library Director, Mary
Pergander, the service is simple and
inviting. “We’ve designed the program
to be easy, flexible and fun. The goal of
‘Books to Go’ is to be a good neighbor.
There’s nothing like a good book when
you’re ill or recuperating.”
For more information or to register, contact
Jody Wilson, the Library’s Community
Outreach Coordinator, at 847.580.8954
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Southlake Mosquito
Abatement District
Visit the new Southlake Mosquito
Abatement District website at www.
SLMAD.org where you will find informa-
tion about mosquitoes, the dangers they
pose and how to help prevent them.
Also, visit the Southlake Mosquito
Abatement District (SLMAD) booth
at the June 25 Farmers Market. The
SLMAD will be providing information
on prevention of mosquito breeding,
repellents, West Nile virus, reporting
standing water or dead birds, and much
more. The SLMAD will also have the
“Fight the Bite” temporary tattoos for
kids. e
Community Info
2011 SUMMER CONCERT
SERIES
Village Music Store
Summer Showcase
7:00 p.m., Wednesday
Starbucks Plaza, 675 Deerfield Road,
Downtown Deerfield
July 6: Blue Road
July 13: Big Band Sound of Deerfield
July 20: Not for Profit
Sponsored by the Village Music Store.
For more information, call 847/945.5321.
Thursday Night At
Deerfield Square
7:00 p.m., Thursday Evenings
Bernard Forrest Plaza (between Whole
Foods Market & Barnes and Noble),
Deerfield Square, Downtown Deerfield
July 7: Ronnie Rice
July 14: Blooze Brothers
July 21: American English
July 28: Gold Coast All Stars
Flower Planter
Program Participants
Have you noticed? Deerfield is alive with
color! This spring the Village offered a
Flower Planter Program to Village Center
businesses and property owners. The
purpose of the program is to provide
color and beauty to enhance downtown
Deerfield. The Village would like to
recognize the following businesses and
property owners who participated in the
2011 Flower Planter Program:
• Deerfield Village Centre (Prime Source
Centre)
• Running Away Multisport
• Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon and
Spa.
The colorful planters were also placed at the
Deerfield Cemetery and Village Hall. The
Village looks forward to more merchant
participation next year to give the Village
Center even more color and beauty. e
Arbor Day
Arbor Day first began in 1872 when J.
Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska
Board of Agriculture that a special day be
set aside for the planting of trees and thus
the Arbor Day holdiay was observed. Now,
Arbor Day is observed throughout the
world as the benefits associated with plant-
ing trees are numerous.
The Village Board accepted a proclamation
declaring Friday, April 29th Arbor Day in
Deerfield. The Village urges all citizens
to celebrate Arbor Day and to support
efforts to protect our trees and woodlands.
The Village of Deerfield planted a Prairie
Fire Crab Apple tree at the intersection of
Wincanton Drive and Dimmeydale Drive in
Celebration of Arbor Day. e
Garage Sale Permits
Garage Sale permits are available at the
Village Hall. Permits are $5.00 and allow
two sales per year with a maximum of 4
consecutive days for each sale. e
Block Parties
If your block is planning a party, please
remember that such gatherings require a
permit. There is no fee, but the applica-
tion must be filled out so a temporary
street closure may be scheduled. Call
847/945.5000 for more information. The
application is available online. e
Lawn Sprinkling
As a reminder, between May 15th and
September 15th lawn sprinkling regula-
tions are as follows: Even numbered
addresses may water on even numbered
dates from midnight - noon and/or from
6:00 p.m. -midnight. Odd numbered ad-
dresses may water on odd
numbered dates from midnight - noon
and/or from 6:00 p.m. - midnight. This
applies only to lawn sprinkling. e
communityINFO
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Deerfield Area
Historical Society
The Deerfield Historic Village is open
for the summer. Visit the oldest build-
ing in Lake County, the Caspar Ott log
house (1837) and
picture how
Deerfield’s earliest
settlers lived. Some
of the five restored
or re-created build-
ings include a farmhouse, one-room
school house and carriage house. The
school house has been a favorite with
children for many years. Free tours of
the Historic Village are offered Sundays
from 2 - 4 p.m. through September.
The Historic Village is located at 517
Deerfield Road. The Deerfield Area
Historical Society created and main-
tains the Historic Village. Historical
Society volunteers are committed to
preserving and interpreting the history
of Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods
and Lincolnshire. If you enjoy history
and interacting with the public, the
Historical Society welcomes you to
volunteer.
For more information, call 847/948.0680
or visit www.deerfieldhistoricalsociety.org
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Attention Car
Collectors!
A special invitation is extended to
Deerfield area residents to display their
antique or classic car at the Deerfield
Area Historical Society’s 36th annual
Fall Festival on Sunday, September 25,
from 12-4 p.m. Cars from the 1970’s
and earlier are welcome Park on the
grass and spend a pleasant afternoon at
the Deerfield Historic Village. Please
note: This is a showcase for vehicles, not
a competition.
For more information, call 847/948.0680
or email scramer724@yahoo.com e
upcoming events
@ ptc
For more information on any of the
programs listed below, or to register to be
a member, please contact the Patty Turner
Center at 847/940.4010 or visit
www.pattyturnercenter.org.
JULY
July 4, Pancake Breakfast
July 8, Fabulous Friday Flicks ~ Blackboard
Jungle
July 11, OASIS Class: Opera in TV
Commercials
July 13, I Learned it at the Library ~ Harry
Potter Adults Only
July 15, Book-a-Month ~ The Measure of
a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography
July 18, Great Decisions
July 25, “Sixty Minutes” Great Film
Directors - Frank Capra
July 28, Arlington Park Trip
July 29, Fabulous Friday Flicks ~ Sneakers
AUGUST
August 2, Blood Pressue/Blood Sugar
August 3, West Side Story Trip
August 9, Cholesterol Screening
August 11, Summer Party Sponsored by
The Ponds, The Wealshire
August 18, Dessert-Roberta Randall, Stars
of the Silver Screen
August 24, Student Prince Trip
SHIP
Volunteers are available free of charge to
help interpret and resolve problems with
medical bills, Medicare, Medicare Supple-
mental Insurance and appeals.
lending closet
The Patty Turner Center lends on a short
term basis, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bath
benches, commodes, grabber sticks, etc.
senior car program
The Patty Turner Center offers a drop off/
pick-up service for older adults in
Deerfield, Lincolnshire, Bannockburn and
Riverwoods. The service is available on a
reservation only, first come/first served
basis. e
Reminders:
Household CHemical Waste
Collection
The Deerfield High School will hold a house-
hold chemical waste collection on Saturday,
July 16 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at 1959
Waukegan Road.
For information on what can be collected, please
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Household electronics
Collection
In cooperation with SWALCO, the Village will
sponsors household electronics collections.
Events are held at Deerfield Public Works
Facility 465 Elm Street, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00
p.m.
August 20•
September 10 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)•
For lists of acceptable and unacceptable materi-
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Save the Date - Community
Services Day
The 7th Annual Community Services Day will
take place at Brickyards Park on Saturday,
September 10 from noon - 4:00 p.m. This
event highlights the many services various
governmental agencies and service groups
offer to residents of Deerfield. Look for more
information in the next edition of D-Tales. e
Waste Management Holiday
Service
Due to the Independence Day holiday,
garbage and recycling pickup will be delayed
by 1 day the week of Monday, July 4. If you
are missed please call Waste Management at
800/796.9696 or email villageofdeerfield@
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Village Officials:
Mayor:
Harriet E. Rosenthal - 847/945.3545
Email: harrietrose@comcast.net
Trustees:
Robert L. Benton - 847/945.1570
Email: bobbenton@prodigy.net
Alan L. Farkas - 847/374.9592
Email: alfafoxtrot1@gmail.com
Thomas L. Jester - 847/945.6489
Email: tapjester@yahoo.com
Mary Meirose Oppenheim - 847/997.9423
Email: mmoart@comcast.net
William S. Seiden - 847/945.2442
Email: wss5@comcast.net
Barbara J. Struthers - 847/940.0917
Email: bjstruthers@bjsltd.net
Village Manager:
Kent S. Street - 847/719.7400
Email: 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)
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Utility Billing Schedule
The residential Village bills are sent out
on a quarterly basis for water, sewer,
and refuse. In order to assist residents in
understanding billing dates and due dates,
the Finance Department has provided the
following schedule:
Account #s 01-0000 -15-9999
Bills Mailed: 8/10/11, 11/10/11
Due Dates: 9/1/11, 12/1/11
Account #s 21-0000 -39-9999
Bills Mailed: 9/9/11, 12/9/11
Due Dates: 10/3/11, 1/3/12
Account #s 41-0000 -54-9999
Bills Mailed: 7/8/11, 10/10/11, 1/10/12
Due Dates: 8/1/11, 11/1/11, 2/1/12
Commercial accounts (accounts beginning
with 61) are billed on a monthly basis.
Please note: There is a 10% late fee for bills
that are not paid by their due date.
The Village encourages residents to utilize
the drop box located on Jewett Park Drive
by Village Hall to make payments. This will
ensure that your payment is processed in a
timely manner and save postage.
Of course, bills can be paid in person at
Village Hall from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday or via mail.
Questions should be directed to the Finance
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Deerfield Farmers Market
“Savor the Flavor of the Season’s Bounty” at the 2011 Deerfield Farmers Market. The Mar-
ket takes place on Saturdays from June 18 through October 15, 7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Save the Date:
• July 2, August 6, September 3, & October 1: Market Raffle
• July 9, July 30, August 20, September 10, & October 8 :Trustee in the Town
• August 20: Annual Grillfest and Corn Roast - FREE Food!
• September 24: 7th annual Apple Pie Contest
• Plaza Pleasures: See page 2
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