Vol. 34, No. 2 - Mar/Apr 2012D-Tales
Your Municipal News Source
Vol. 34, No. 2March/April 2012
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.
For a complete list of meetings visit,
www.deerfield.il.us
March
Family Days Commission
March 5, 4:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees
March 5 & 19, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Development Comm.
March 7, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
March 8, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
March 8 & 22, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
March 19, 7:30 p.m.
April
Family Days Commission
April 2, 4:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Commission
April 2, 6:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees
April 2 & 16, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Development Comm.
April 4, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
April 12, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
April 12 & 26, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
April 23, 7:30 p.m.
check it out!
Page 2:
• Voting Precinct Map
Page 3:
• Alternative Electricity Continued
Page 4 & 5:
• Electrical Aggregation Program FAQ
Page 7:
• Disabled Parking Regulations
Page 8:
• Deerfield Park Foundation Scholarship
Page 9:
• Senior/Disabled Transportation Services
Alternative Residential
Electricity Supply
Services Referendum
Question on March 20,
2012 Ballot
On December 5, the Village Board
approved a resolution to authorize
placement of a referendum regarding an
opt-out electricity aggregation program
on the March 20, 2012, primary election
ballot. Voters will be asked if the Village
should be given the authority to seek
competitive pricing bids for electricity
services and to enter into a single contract
that would include residents and small
businesses if lower electric bills can be
realized.
The Village is a member of the North
Shore Electricity Aggregation Consortium,
a group of eight north suburban
municipalities working together to
identify potential electricity cost savings.
The other members of the Consortium
are Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Bluff,
Lake Forest, Northbrook, Park Ridge and
Skokie. Collectively, the Consortium’s
members will collaborate for the duration
of the bidding process and seek prices
for the aggregated electricity load of the
municipalities that approve the referendum.
If the referendum is approved in Deerfield,
the Village will proceed with the bid
solicitation process, even if the referendum
is not approved by the voters of any of the
other Consortium members.
If the referendum is approved in March,
bids will be solicited for the Consortium’s
aggregated electricity load. The Consortium
intends to seek proposed pricing for one-,
two- and three-year terms. The bids will be
compared to ComEd’s current rates, and
the Village only intends to approve a bid
that will result in lower electricity prices
than current ComEd rates.
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Primary ELection
is March 20: Vote
for Candidates for
president, congress,
state and local
legislators
Voter Registration
You may register to vote if you are a U.S.
citizen, 18 years old at the time of the next
election, and a resident of Lake County
for 30 days prior to the election. Your
registration must reflect your current,
permanent address. If you have moved,
even just across the street, make sure to
re-register to vote.
Grace Period Registration
If you missed the February 21 registration
deadline, or have changed your name
or address and have not updated your
information with the Lake County Clerk’s
office by the close of registration, you may
still register in person at the County Clerk’s
Office through March 13 and vote at the
time of your registration. Two forms of ID
are required, one of which must show your
current address.
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Certificates of Voter
Registration
Often called “Voter ID” or “Registration
Cards”, Certificates of Voter Registration
were mailed to all registered Lake County
voters in September, 2011. These reflect
new precinct boundaries and polling places
and list Federal, State and County districts.
Your new card also includes a QR code
to link smart devices directly to the Lake
County Voter Power web page for elec-
tion information. If you misplaced or did
not receive your card, contact the County
Clerk’s office by email at VoterRegistration@
lakecountyil.gov, or call 847/377.2410
voting by mail:
february 9 - march 15
Any registered voter may choose to receive
a ballot by mail. To request an application
for a ballot, complete the online one-time
request at www.countyclerk.lakecountyil.gov,
contact the County Clerk’s office by email
at VotingByMail@lakecountyil.gov, or call
847/377.2406. Applications for a ballot
by mail cannot be requested any later than
March 15 for the upcoming primary. If you
receive a ballot by mail, you may not cast a
ballot on Election Day.
Early Voting:
february 27 - march 15
Any registered voter may opt to vote early
and will be required to present valid,
government-issued ID containing their
photograph when voting. Residents of
West Deerfield Township have several
early voting sites which will be open
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4:30
p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Early
voting ends March 15 (Thursday before
Election Day). To find your early voting
site, go to www.LakeVoterPower.info, or call
847/377.2410.
Please note: Not all West Deerfield
Township residents will use the
Township Office as their early voting
site.
pre-election day voting:
march 16 - march 19
• Hours for Friday, March 16 and
Monday, March 19: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Hours for Saturday, March 17:
9 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
elections continued
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Election day In-Person
Voting: March 20
Find your polling site on your Certificate of
Voter Registration, visit www.LakeVoterPower.
info, or call the West Deerfield Township at
847/945.0614
important 2012 election dates:
• Grace Period registration at the County
Clerk’s Office: Feb. 22 - March 13
• Voting by mail: Feb. 9 - March 15
• Early Voting: Feb. 27 - March 15
• Pre-Election Day Voting: March 16-19
• General Primary: March 20
• Voter Registration Reopens: March 22
• General Election: November 6
To find your polling site visit,
www. LakeVoterPower.info
For a map of all voting precincts in
West Deerfield Township visit,
http://gis2.co.lake.il.us/output/districtmaps/
twppcts/wdflpcts.pdf
For a map of all voting precincts in
Moraine Township visit,
http://www.morainetownship.org/
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Precinct 391
Congregation B’Nai Tikvah
1558 Wilmot Road
Precinct 392
Deerfield Village Hall
850 Waukegan Road
Precinct 393
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church
815 Wilmot Road
Precinct 394
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church
815 Wilmot Road
Precinct 395
Deerfield Village Hall
850 Waukegan Road
Precinct 396
Deerspring Pool
200 Deerfield Road
Precinct 397
Deerspring Pool
200 Deerfield Road
Precinct 398
St Gregory’s Episcopal Church
815 Wilmot Road
Precinct 399
Patty Turner Center
375 Elm Street
Precinct 400
Patty Turner Center
375 Elm Street
Precinct 401
Patty Turner Center
375 Elm Street
Precinct 402
Patty Turner Center
375 Elm Street
Precinct 218
(Moraine Township)
Red Oak School
530 Red Oak Lane, Highland Park
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fire hydrant flushing
Beginning the week of April 23, and finishing on or about May 4, Deerfield Public
Works will flush all fire hydrants in the Village of Deerfield to make sure they are in
good working order in case of emergencies and to help flush sediment out of the distri-
bution system. Signs will be posted in each area before flushing begins. Flushing will be
done between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays.
Do NOT do laundry on the day hydrants are flushed in your area. Flushing stirs up rust
that can enter washing machines. Also, if there is any discoloration in your faucet water,
let it run for a few minutes, preferably from the tub spout, and it will clear up. The water
is safe to drink at all times.
If you have any questions, please call the Village of Deerfield Water Department at
847/307.7245 (M-F 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) or email publicworks@deerfield.il.us e
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Alternative Residential Electricity Continued
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Approval of the referendum does not obligate the Village to implement an opt-out
electricity aggregation program. If a program is implemented, all residential and
small commercial retail customer accounts will automatically be moved to the new
supplier; however, information will be mailed in advance of the change to residents
and commercial retail customers who may choose to opt-out of having their account
transferred to another supplier and prefer to remain with ComEd.
Please note that, under an opt-out electricity aggregation program, ComEd will remain
the distributor of electricity in the Village; the selected alternative supplier will merely
generate the electricity provided and deliver it to ComEd for distribution. Additionally,
customers will continue to receive electricity bills from ComEd. Likewise, ComEd will
remain responsible for all distribution system issues, including power outages.
On August 10, 2009, Governor Quinn signed into law Public Act 96-176, amending
the Illinois Power Agency Act to allow municipalities to arrange for the provision of
electricity to residential and small commercial retail customers by alternative electric
suppliers (instead of ComEd). Under the new law, a municipality may seek bids for the
provision of aggregate electricity supply services to residential and small commercial
customers, in hopes that the selected rate will be lower than the standard rate offered by
ComEd.
The legislation contemplates an “opt-out” program in which all residential and small
commercial retail customers would be switched automatically to the alternative supplier
selected by the Village, unless a customer affirmatively opts out of the program and
continues service through ComEd or another provider. However, in order to seek
competitive prices for an opt-out electricity aggregation program, the Village must first
obtain approval from residents through a referendum.
See page 5 for a full list of Frequently Asked Questions.
If you have any questions about this program, contact Assistant to the Village Manager, Jenny
Maltas at 847/719.7403 or email jmaltas@deerfield.il.us e
Dine Out In
Deerfield is On
Facebook
Visit www.facebook.com/
DineOutInDeerfield and receive Deerfield
restaurant specials and coupons.
For more information visit the Deerfield-
Bannockburn-Riverwoods Chamber of
Commerce website at www.dbrchamber.
com, or call 847/945.4660 e
Downspout and Sump
Pump Connections
Spring is on the way and now is the
time to start thinking about stormwater
run-off. In Deerfield, many homeowners
have downspouts that go directlty down
and the water is eventually circulated
away from the home by a sump pump.
Do you know where your sump pump
discharges? Sump pump installations
should be connected to the public storm
sewer system or flow into your yard. If
sump pumps are not connected to the
storm sewer or discharging overland,
they are connected the sanitary sewer.
Discharging stormwater to the sanitary
sewer is a violation of Village Code.
All water in the sanitary sewer ends up at
the Village’s Water Reclamation Facility
(WRF) for treatment. Stormwater is
clean water and should not have to
be treated at the WRF. Steps should
be taken to re-direct all rain water
away from the sanitary sewer. If you
are uncertain of how your systems
are connected please call a plumber
or the Public Works Department at
847/317.7245 (7:00a.m. -3:30 p.m.) or
email publicworks@deerfield.il.us for an
in-home appointment.
For more information refer to the Village’s
Municipal Code at www.deerfield.il.us e
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communityCALENDAR
deerfield park district
Kid’s Flea Market, March 3
Casimir Pulaski Day - School’s Out
Program, March 5
Golf Lottery at Deerfield Golf Club and
Learning Center, March 7
Mom/Son Activity Night at Jewett Park
Community Center, March 9
Theater D Performance at Patty Turner
Center, March 9-11 & 16-18
Spring Flings at Jewett Park Community
Center, March 26-30
Spring Break Sports Camps at Sachs Recre-
ation Center, March 26-30
ThorGuard Lightning Prediction System
Test, (Monthly) 1st Tuesday, April -
November
Half Day Happening at Jewett Park
Community Center, April 5
Preschool Spring Sing at Jewett Park
Community Center, April 17 & 18
Art Show at Patty Turner Center, April 22
Register now - Deer Dash: 5k, 10k, 1-mile
Fun Run (ages 8+), May 6
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847/945.0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org
deerfield public library
The Deerfield Public Library will open at
1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 23; be closed
all day Sunday, April 8; open at 10:00 a.m.
on Tuesday, April 24.
The Deerfield Library Board meets at
7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each
month. Special Board meetings primarily
related to the renovation project are held
on the first Wednesday of each month at
7 p.m.
The Library will be closed most of the
month of May and reopen at its temporary
site in Cadwell’s Corners in early June.
Visit the Library’s website and Facebook
page for more information.
Adult Programs:
The Submission by Amy Waldmen,
April 12, 10:30 a.m. at PTC
The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman, April
19, 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble
The Cookbook Collector by Allegra Good-
man, May 10, 10:30 a.m. at PTC
Children Programs:
Preschool Pals - Threes, March 12, 19 &
April 2, 9
Preschool Pals - Fours and Fives, March 12,
19 & April 2, 9 or March 14, 21 & April
4, 11
Fun for Ones, March 13, 20 & April 3, 10
Time for Twos, March 15, 22 & April 5, 12
Preschool Pals - Threes, March 12, 19 &
April 2, 9
After School Stories, March 15, 22 & April
5, 12
Baby Lapsit, April 13 & 27
Sensory Storytime: Stories and Emergent
Literacy Activities for Children with Special
Needs, March 17 & 24
Annual Bookmark Contest,
March 5 through April 9
Preschool through 8th Grade
Family Times,
Saturday, March 3 through April 28
All ages, plus parent or caregiver
No pre-registration required
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
March 20 and April 10 at the Township
Offices, 601 Deerfield Road. The Annual
Town Meeting will be held April 10 prior
to the Board meeting.
The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the last issue of D-Tales. For complete sets of minutes from Village
Board meetings or to watch meetings on-demand, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us.
village board action
Approved ordinance abating a portion of the 2011 tax levy requirements for the series 2010 general obligation bonds
Approved ordinance abating all of the 2011 tax levy requirements for the series 2008 general obligation bonds
Approved ordinance abating a portion of the 2011 tax levy requirements for the series 2011A general obligation bonds
Authorized agreement with SAC Wireless for Village Hall monopole maintenance
Authorized engineering design services for the improvements to Pfingsten Road Lift Station
Appointed Susan Wexler as Chairperson of the Manpower Commission
Approved ordinance amending Section 12-18 (Residential Waste Collection) of the Deerfield Municipal Code
Approved ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Deerfield to authorize a child enrichment center as a Special Use in
the R-1 Single Family Residence District
Approved ordinance authorizing a Special Use for a child enrichment center at 445 Pine Street (Starland)
Authorized the issuance of general obligation bonds of 2012 of the Village of Deerfield
Adopted 2012 MFT Street Rehabilitation Project
Authorized the purchase of two vehicles for the Deerfield Police Department
Approved ordinance for the filiing of a tentative annual budget of the Village of Deerfield and for public inspection and hearing thereon
Conducted public hearing to consider a proposed Plan of Operation and Governance for the Village’s residential and small commercial
retail electricity aggregation program
Approved ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Deerfield for alternative energy, including wind, solar and
geothermal energy systems
awards and proclamations
Presented the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Award to Finance Director Fialkowski
Presented Officer Pettorelli, Officer Kupsak, Sergeant McCowan and Sergeant Annen with a Life Saving commendation
Congratulated the members of Hadassah on the occassion of the organization’s 100th anniversary
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North Shore Electricity Aggregation Consortium
Electrical Aggregation
Frequently Asked Questions:
Referendum Question on the March 20, 2012 Ballot
In December 2011, the Village Board approved Resolution R-11-14 authorizing that a question
regarding electrical aggregation be placed on the March 20, 2012 election ballot. This question is as
follows:
“Shall The Village of Deerfield have the authority to arrange for the supply of electricity for its residential and small commercial
retail customers who have not opted out of such a program?”
As a homeowner or small business owner, you may be wondering what this question means and how it may or may not impact you.
Below are several Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that will help you better understand electrical aggregation and what it means for
consumers.
1. What is electrical aggregation?
On August 10, 2009, Governor Quinn signed into law Public Act 096-0176 which allows municipalities to arrange for the provision of
electricity to residential and small commercial retail customers by alternative electric suppliers (i.e. suppliers other than ComEd). Un-
der the new law, the Village may seek bids for the provision of aggregate electricity supply services to these customers, in hopes that the
selected rate will be lower than the standard rate offered by ComEd.
Electric aggregation combines the retail electric loads of customers, in this case with thousands of customers from eight communities. By
combining the electrical loads, the community can leverage the buying power of thousands of residents and small businesses.
2. What is the referendum on the March 20, 2012 election ballot?
As indicated above, voters will be asked whether the Village of Deerfield should have the authority to arrange for the supply of electricity
for its residential and small commercial retail customers who have not opted out of such a program.
Should the referendum pass, the Village will then seek competitive bids utilizing the North Shore Electricity Aggregation Consortium
(a joint purchasing cooperative consisting of eight communities: Deerfield, along with Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest,
Park Ridge, Northbrook and Skokie) in an effort to obtain bids that would secure a lower electrical rate for residents and small commercial
users. Once bids are received and it is determined that savings can be realized for consumers, a contract will be negotiated to lock in the
rate. Once the contract is approved, the Village will work with ComEd and the new provider to ensure that all individuals eligible for the
new rate are automatically transferred to the new supplier unless they have previously opted out.
If the referendum does not pass, the Village of Deefield will not be able to participate in the Consortium’s joint purchase.
3. When would the Village seek competitive bids?
If the referendum passes, the Village, along with the North Shore Electricity Aggregation Consortium, will seek competitive bids in the
spring of 2012. It is expected that the new rate would be effective during early to mid-summer, 2012.
4. Will there be a public information process?
The Village will provide information regarding both the referendum and, if the referendum is approved, the bidding process, through its
normal communication outlets including the Village’s website and the D-Tales newsletter. In addition, the Village is required to host two
public hearings as a component of the bidding process. A public hearings was held in Deerfield on February 21 and a second hearing will
be held March 5 as a part of the regular Board of Trustees meeting.
5. Are all residential units in the community eligible?
All residential customers would be eligible (except those receiving ComEd’s Residential Space Heat Rate – see question 8 below; those
participating in hourly pricing programs; and those with existing supply contracts with an alternative supplier) unless they choose to opt
out of the Village’s bidding process.
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6. I have a small business - does this impact me?
It may. The Act designates that residents and small commercial retailers are eligible for aggregation. Small commercial retail customers have
been defined as having a peak demand of less than 100 kW.
7. What if I have already switched to a new provider prior to the Village seeking bids?
A number of electricity providers have been soliciting individual customers regarding opting out of ComEd’s rate on an individual basis. If
you already have done so, you have likely been locked into a rate and into a contract with that provider. Should the Village bidding process
realize lower rates than you have through your own provider, you will still be able to opt-in to the Village’s competitively bid rate, but only
within the structure of the existing contract with your provider. You should check with your provider to better understand any restrictions
or policies that might apply.
8. What if residents/small businesses do not want to participate in the Village’s rate?
Residents and small businesses may “opt-out” of the program if the referendum is passed. Before the aggregation program begins, all
residents and small businesses would receive an opt-out notice in the mail from the Village and be given a date by which they must return
the opt-out notice or call a number to request to be opted-out of the program. Additionally, ComEd will contact residents to ensure that
they intend to allow their accounts to be enrolled in the program. Residents using a third party supplier or residents moving to Deerfield
from outside the community would not be automatically included; they would have to “opt-in”.
9. I live in a building that currently receives ComEd’s Residential Space Heat Rate. Will the Consortium’s joint bid process impact me?
No, residents of buildings currently receiving the Residential Space Heat Rate will not participate in the joint bid due to the fact that the
Residential Space Heat Rate is heavily subsidized by ComEd and likely lower than the joint bid rate. Check your bill to determine if this
impacts you.
10. What component of the electrical bill will aggregation effect?
Aggregation addresses only one of the three components of an electricity bill. The three components are supply (where the power comes
from), transmission (getting the supply from its point of origin or from the high voltage grid), and distribution (getting the electricity from
the substation to the consumer’s meter). Aggregation concerns only the supply component, which is typically at least 50% of the electricity
bill. The transmission and distribution parts of the bill will be unaffected by aggregation.
11. Will there be any difference or disruption in service because of aggregation?
No, there will be no disruption in service. The only difference will be that the energy received will be from a different supplier at lower,
more stable rates. ComEd would continue to deliver energy to homes and businesses. Residents and businesses would also continue to
receive a ComEd bill and utilize ComEd payment options such as Budget Billing and Automatic Payment. Any outages or requests for
service would continue to be directed to ComEd.
12. What if my power goes out - who should I call?
ComEd is responsible for ensuring that electricity flows through its distribution network to all homes and businesses in Deerfield. Aggre-
gation would not change how ComEd responds to outages. Outages should still be reported to 1-800-EDISON-1.
13. Will there be a “green energy” component to the newly bid rate?
All bidders will have to provide at least 7% of cleanly produced energy to comply with 2012-2013 Renewable Portfolio Standards. The re-
quest for proposals that the North Shore Electricity Aggregation Consortium communities will solicit offers for higher levels of less pollut-
ing energy sources, up to 100%, and the cost associated with those higher levels. If the Referendum passes, and a contract is brought to the
Village Board for approval, the Board will determine what percentage of less polluting energy and the associated rate that will be provided
to the community.
14. ComEd has indicated that it will be making system improvements to deal with reliability. Does this change any of those commitments?
No, this process does not impact ComEd’s commitments to the Village to improve its system and to deal with reliability issues.
For more information, please contact Assistant to the Village Manager, Jenny Maltas at (847) 719.7403 or jmaltas@deerfield.il.us e
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4. When are sirens tested?
Sirens are tested the first Tuesday of every
month at 10:00 a.m.
5. Why don’t the outdoor warning sirens
sound an all-clear signal?
People should be indoors and monitoring
local media for updates on the storm.
6. Will the sirens warn me of every dangerous
storm?
The safest approach is to be proactive
and use all of the information available
to protect yourself and your family from
threatening weather. Nothing can replace
common sense. If a storm is approaching,
the lightning alone is a threat. Sirens are
only one part of a warning system that
includes preparation, a NOAA Weather
Radio, and local media.
For more information regarding the outdoor
warning system please contact the Deerfield
Police Department at 847/945.8636 e
National
Telecommunicators Week:
April 8 - 14, 2012
Each year, the second week of April is dedi-
cated to the men and women who serve as
Telecommunication Officers. In October,
1991 Congress made a formal Proclama-
tion to recognize this week as National
Telecommunicators Week.
Deerfield has 7 full-time and 2 part-time
telecommunicators. Telecommunicators
serve as an indispensable link between
the officers and the public, as well as a
vital support service in the public safety
community. They provide radio, telephone
and computer services with dedication and
professionalism. They are the first point of
contact with the public’s plea for assis-
tance. While one call may be just a request
with a simple answer, the next call may
be the most extreme emergency anyone
could imagine. On every call they must be
prepared for the unexpected.
It takes a special type of person to remain
calm when speaking to a screaming mother
whose child is hurt, a police officer or fire
fighter that is calling for assistance, or when
someone that they know is on the other
end of the emergency call. The Deerfield
Telecommunicators are proud to serve the
Deerfield community and thank you for the
opportunity to make a difference each and
every day. e
Disabled Parking
The fraudulent use of disability license
plates and parking placards is a matter that
the Deerfield Police Department takes
very seriously. The parking program for
persons with disabilities is vital to many
Illinois residents with disabilities to help
them maintain their independence and stay
active. The Illinois Secretary of State works
closely with medical professionals, dis-
ability organizations and law enforcement
to ensure that those who qualify for special
parking privileges have the access they de-
serve. A parking placard may only be used
in a vehicle in which the authorized holder
of the placard is driving or is a passenger.
Penalties for Misuse
It is illegal to:
• Park in a space reserved for persons
with disabilities without disability
plates or a parking placard. Violators
may be issued a minimum $250 fine.
• Park in an access aisle - the vertical
lines adjacent to the parking space for
persons with disabilities. The access
aisle reserves room for persons to
safely enter and exit their vehicle. You
can be fined a minimum of $250 for
parking in the access aisle even if your
vehicle is displaying a placard or dis-
ability plates.
• Use disability plates or a parking
placard without the authorized holder
present. Violators face the following
penalties: first offense - minimum
$500 fine and 30-day driver’s license
suspension; second offense - minimum
$750 fine and 6-month driver’s license
suspension; third offense - minimum
$1,000 fine and 1-year driver’s license
suspension.
For more information on parking programs for
persons with disabilities visit www.cyber-
driveillinois.com e
Severe Weather
Awareness Week:
March 4 - 10, 2012
March 4 is the start of Illinois Severe
Weather Awareness Week. Here are some
tips to keep you safe from tornadoes dur-
ing the storm season:
• Always pay attention to severe weather
watches and warnings.
• Know where to get weather informa-
tion (NOAA weather radio, WBBM
Newsradio 780, cable TV, etc.).
• Know what to do if tornado sirens
have been activated. If you are inside
a structure, go to a pre-designated
shelter area such as a basement, storm
cellar or the lowest building level. If
you are inside a vehicle, get out and
find a structure with a safe shelter
area. If you can’t find a structure, lie
flat in a nearby ditch and cover your
head with your hands.
• Be aware of the potential for flooding.
These simple steps could save your life.
For more information, visit the National Oce-
anic Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA)
Severe Weather Awareness page at www.
noaa.gov e
Outdoor Warning
Systems
1. What should I do when I hear the sirens?
When the sirens are heard go inside and
tune to local media for more information.
2. Why can’t I hear the sirens in my house?
Sirens are an outdoor warning system
designed only to alert those who are
outside that something dangerous is
approaching.
3. How can I get alerts when I’m at work or in
my house?
For alerts indoors, every home and busi-
ness should have a NOAA Weather Radio.
A NOAA Weather Radio is like a smoke
detector for severe weather and it can wake
you up when a warning is issued for your
area so you can take appropriate action.
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communityINFO
Are you a Swiffer
Flusher?
Dry/wet cleaning cloths and wipes, such as
Swiffer and Lysol, are gaining poularity in
the marketplace especially with flu season
upon us. When people flush these cloths
down their toilets they cause problems in
your sewer line and in the Village sewer
system.
These wipes are not biodegradable; they
do not dissolve in the sewer pipes. They
do, however, get caught on debris such as
roots in the sewer lines. One or two cloths
may not stop the flow of sewage out of your
residence but the cloths could build up
over time necessitating a call to a plumber.
Additionally, these cloths do not tear easily
and can clog the sewage lift station pumps
and cause backups in the sewer system.
The directions on the containers of these
products state that the cloths are to be
disposed of in the trash and are not to be
flushed down the toilet. Please dispose of
these cleaning and disinfecting cloths in the
trash. e
Deerfield Park
Foundation Announces
Linda Gryziecki
Scholarship
The Deerfield Park Foundation announces
a new post-secondary/college scholarship
opportunity for a qualifying individual. The
Foundation’s new Linda Gryziecki Scholar-
ship provides one $1,000 scholarship to
an accredited, post-secondary institution
in the U.S. for the school year beginning
fall, 2012. This scholarship is open to: 1.)
current or recent H.S. graduates who are
current or recent Deerfield Park District
employees or volunteers; and/or 2.) cur-
rent or recent H.S. graduates who are Deer-
field Park District residents. This scholar-
ship is for a period of one year and is not
renewable. The scholarship may be applied
toward any undergraduate year (freshman -
senior). The scholarship is named to honor
Deerfield Park District’s former Executive
Director, Linda Gryziecki, who retired in
2011 after 38 years of service.
The Deerfield Park Foundation is the fund-
raising arm of the Deerfield Park District,
supporting programs and services including
Grants-In-Aid (scholarships) for residents
in serious financial need to attend Deerfield
Park District programs, support for projects
such as Deerfield’s ThorGuard Lightning
Prediction System, Recycling Containers
for parks and park/school locations and
more. Qualified students must complete
the application form and submit applica-
tion and accompanying forms to Deerfield
Park Foundation on or before Wednesday,
April 4, 2012, 5:00 p.m. Announcements
regarding any scholarship recipient is
expected to be made by the beginning of
May, 2012.
Applications are available online at www.
deerfieldparkfoundation.org or may be
picked up at the Deerfield Park District ad-
ministration office, 836 Jewett Park Drive,
in Deerfield, during regular office hours.
Forms have also been provided to guidance
counselors/advisors and/or principals at
area high schools serving Deerfield Park
District residents.
For more information about this scholarship,
please contact the Deerfield Park Foundation
at 847/945.0650 e
Web Streaming - Watch
Village Board Meetings
Village Board meetings can now be watched
live or on demand on the Village’s website.
On the first and third Mondays of the month
at 7:30 p.m., Village Board meetings will
stream live on the internet. The morning
after each Village Board meeting, the video
will be indexed to the meeting’s agenda on
the website for easy viewing. Residents can
select the section of the meeting they are
interested in and the video will jump right
to that section of the meeting. The service is
also searchable, which means that residents
can search for an item of particular interest,
and meetings where that issue was on the
agenda will appear.
A link to the meeting videos is on the front
page of the Village website at www.deerfield.
il.us – just click on the link called “Watch
Board Meetings Online.” e
AT&T U-Verse
The Village’s cable station – Channel 10 – is
now available on AT&T U-Verse’s Channel
99. Village Board meetings broadcast live
and are also replayed on Mondays and
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 1:30
p.m. e
digital Household elec-
tronics collections
Do you have any household electronics
like televisions or old computers that you
would like to dispose of? In cooperation
with SWALCO, the Village will sponsor 5
household electronics collections this year.
Events are held at the Deerfield Public
Works Facility 465 Elm Street, from 9 a.m.
- noon, unless otherwise indicated.
Visit one of SWALCO’s 2012 Electronics
Collection events:
• April 23 (Walgreens Corporate 7-11 a.m.)
• May 19
• June 16
• August 18
• September 22
For a listing of items accepted, please visit the
SWALCO website at www.swalco.org. If you
have questions, please contact SWALCO at
847/336.9340 or Deerfield Public Works at
847/317.7245 e
Family Days Vendors &
Sponsors Needed
Deerfield Family Days would like to offer
you the opportunity to “show and sell” at
our annual Arts/Crafts/Gourmet Food
event on July 4th, 2012, at Jewett Park.
Over 1,000 visitors from Deerfield and
surrounding communities attend the
Family Days event on July 4th and we
would like you to be a part of our new
gourmet food area.
If you are interested in participating in the
Gourmet Food show please contact Judy
Geuder at 847/508.0427 or email jgeuder@
gmail.com. If you would like to become
a sponsor please contact Barb Reich at
847/848.3048.
For more information please visit the Family
Days website, www.deerfield.il.us/familydays
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communityINFO
upcoming events @ ptc
For a complete listing of
programs or to register to
become a member, please
call the Patty Turner Center (PTC) at
847/940.4010 or visit
www.pattyturnercenter.org.
March 9, Fabulous Friday Flicks ~ “The
Postman Always Rings Twice”
March 12, “60 Minutes” - Both Sides Dig
In
March 13, “We Will Survive”
March 21, Gardening for Life Enrichment
Workshop
March 23, Fabulous Friday Flicks ~ “The
Big Sleep”
March 26, “60 Minutes” - The Years that
Changed America (1864/1865)
April 6, Fabulous Friday Flicks ~ “My
Favorite Year”
April 10, “Letters from Camp”
April 11, “Ten Chimneys” at Northlight
Theater
April 19, “The Curious Case of Benjamin
Button”
April 20, Fabulous Friday Flicks ~ “Con-
fessions of a Dangerous Mind”
April 26, “Charlie Wilson’s War”
April 29, “4 Hands” piano concert
SHIP
Volunteers are available free of charge to
help interpret and resolve problems with
medical bills, Medicare Supplemental
Insurance and appeals. e
lending closet
The Patty Turner Center lends on a short
term basis wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bath
benches, commodes, grabber sticks, etc. e
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
Senior/Disabled Transportation Services
Providing reduced fairs to senior & disabled riders courtesy of the
Village of Deerfield, West Deerfield Township and the Deerfield Park District
Village of Deerfield Taxi Subsidy Program
Seniors (65+) and disabled Deerfield residents are offered reduced taxi fares courtesy
of the Village of Deerfield. Register at Deerfield Village Hall to recieve 50 taxi ticket
vouchers per month, free of charge. Each ticket is valid for a reduced fare on a one-way
trip. When traveling to destinations within Village limits, present the ticket and your
fare will cost only $1.00. When traveling to destinations outside the Village limits,
present the ticket to receive $5.00 off your fare. Tickets are only accepted by American
Taxi and 303 Taxi. Phone numbers to participating taxi companies and complete
program details are included on each taxi coupon ticket.
For more information about this program please call Management Analyst, Andrew Lichter-
man at 847.719.7400 e
West Deerfield Township - Going Places
The West Deerfield Township and the Deerfield Park District are joining forces
to provide more cost-efficient senior transportation options. Going Places - the
Township’s program will begin including riders from the Patty Turner Center’s Van
Program on April 1. The prorgram is appointment-based and provides independence
to those who might otherwise find it difficult to get to physician or dentist
appointments.
Going Places is a transportation service for West Deerfield Township residents who
have mobility challenges that may restrict their ability to meet their health care needs.
The Township minivan accomodates wheelchairs, walkers, and companions.
How do I apply? Mobility-challenged residents from West Deerfield Township
must pre-register with the Township Transportation Department. Riders must also
complete a form, signed by a physician, indicating the rider is able to ride in a sitting
position.
Where does the van go? Trained drivers will pick up riders and deliver them to
appointments at local medical offices and hospitals as well as the V.A. Hospital in
North Chicago and even non-medical appointments when time and space permit.
How do I make an appointment? Rides may be scheduled directly with the Transporta-
tion Secretary at 847/945.0614 ext. 310. Medical riders, who can book up to 30 days
in advance, are given first priority. Call to make your request for non-medical trans-
portation three days in advance. Requests will be granted if scheduling allows.
What does it cost? Effective April 1, 2012 there is a fee of $5.00 round-trip and a vet-
eran discount of $2.00 round-trip.
For more information about this program visit www.westdeerfieldtownship.org e
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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 - 847/948.9423
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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reminders:
earth hour 2012
On Saturday, March 31 from 8:30-9:30 p.m., households, organizations and businesses
across Illinois will turn off their lights and turn their attention towards the need for sub-
stantial, long-term action to raise awareness about energy efficiency and global climate
change.
Last year, more than 2.7 million Illinois residents helped the lights in communities across
the state go dark for one hour — Earth Hour. e
daylight savings time
Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour– from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.– on Sunday,
March 11. e
Fine Arts Festival
The 2012 Festival of Fine Arts will take place from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June
2, and Sunday, June 3. e
Village Board Meetings are the first and third Mondays of the month and are held at
7:30 p.m. in the Robert D. Franz Council Chambers at Village Hall. If a meeting falls on
a holiday, it is scheduled for the following business day.
The Village Board agenda and agenda packets are posted on the Village’s website at www.
deerfield.il.us, and cable channel 10 on Friday prior to the Village Board meeting. e
Dine out in Deerfield is a partnership of the
Village of Deerfield and the DBR Chmaber of
Commerce
For more information visit the DBR Chamber of Commerce
website at www.dbrchamber.com, or call 847/945.4660 e