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December, 1981 Vol. 2 No. 3
ONE DEERFIELD
ber 15th. The
90% occupied.
THIS MUST BE THE PLACE H!
PLACE was officially opened at the
first tenants began moving in the
There is still some finishing work
pleted.
•this a reality
to mention John
ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday, Novem-
following week - now the building is about
to be done but that will soon be com-
The official open house will be held on Sunday, February 7th,
from 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. You are most cordially invited to
tour the building at that time.
This is a project which required time and effort on the part of
a lot of people ..... the first discussion on Senior Housing was
held by. the Mayor and Board of Trustees on February 2, 1976!
Since that time, this item has been on the agenda an additional
fifty-three times! There are many people who helped to make
and we couldn't possibly name them all. On the other hand, we couldn't fail
Corn., Chairman of our Site Selection Committee and Advisory Board.
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CABLE TV UPDATE TAX ...
OMNICOM reports that it is on schedule in We have quite a few new businesses in the
bringing cable television to Deerfield. The Village. In case you haven't had time to
field work is proceeding on routing the cable visit them, here's a partial listing of the
through the appropriate easements. latest additions:
We get many inquiries about cable tv, but the
most frequently asked questions are in regard
to where the cable will go. So .... where the
wires are presently above ground, that's the
location of the cable. Conversely, where
they are underground, the cable will be under-
ground.
OMNICOM hopes to begin marketing its services
early next year, with actual programming to
begin in late Spring'or early Summer.
BUDGET TIME! _*
The Finance Committee will begin deliberations
on the 1982-1983 fiscal budget shortly after
Othe first of the year. We would welcome any
comments you may care to make - preferably
before the budgeting process has been com-
pleted. Write, call or stop in the Village
Hall and let us know what you're thinking.
All suggestions will, of course, be given
consideration - it's your money and we think
you should have a say in how it's spent.
At Cadwell Corners -
Amlings, Lee Wards, Door County Fish
and Deli, Wilson -Jump, Linens 'N Things,
T. H. Mandy (not all of these stores are
open yet but they're coming!)
At Deerbrook -
The Pasta Shoppe, and in January -
Hunan Garden
At Lake -Cook Plaza -
Crown Books, Weinberg's
In Shopper's Court -
The Italian Kitchen has been remodeled
and seating capacity greatly increased.
In the Commons -
Terrace Laundromat is under new manage-
ment and has been completely redone.
SHOP IN DEERFIELD... these are only the newest
businesses...there is a wide variety of shops
waiting to serve you.
DON'T CALL US ...
ENERGY ADVISORY COUNCIL
We get an untold number of phone calls for
Walgreen's... their number is 948-5000 M How
we wish they'd change their number!
In discussing this, we thought it might be of
some help to you if we were to give you a list
of some other problem areas:
For tax questions .... 945-3020
For voter's registration .... 945-8317
For the Park District .... 945-0650
If your electricity is off .... 945-2900
North Shore Gas ..... 945-1200
You probably wouldn't believe some of the calls
we get! And when we refer the caller to the
correct number, we often are accused of being
unco-.operative. We even get people who ask us
to look up numbers for them because they don't
want to call Information. When we have a dozen
customers at the front desk, these calls can be
a ... let's say ''problem''.
OFFICIALLY SPEAKING
In cooperation with School District #109 and Holy
Cross School, Student Government Day was changed
to November, rather than in May as has been the
case over the past years. On November 4th, the
Village, Fire and Police Departments, School
and Park Districts played host to elected of-
ficials from the eighth grade classes. Tours
of all facilities were conducted so that all of
the eighth graders could learn a little about
who does what in the various departments.
We all enjoyed their visit - and, since this was
the first time Holy Cross participated - we were
especially delighted to have them join in.
YOUR NEIGHBOR ASKED US -
To ask you if you would please take your cans
in from the curb as soon as possible after they
have been emptied by the scavenger?
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DO YOU PREFER $25 TO $37.50?
If so, you've probably bought your vehicle stickers
by now. If not, you'll wait until after the first
of January when they'll cost $37.50 each. And you
might even get a ticket for $25 for waiting.
Our water comes from Highland Park and is treated,
filtered, fluoridated and delivered to you at a
pressure of at least 60 pounds per square inch.
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The Energy Advisory,Council researches and
will develop a comprehensive energy plan for•
the Village. They will advise the Mayor and
Board of Trustees on all matters pertaining
to energy.
There are five members on this Council, which
is chaired by Thomas Whaley. The other four
members are:
Joseph Furco Christopher Strong
Marvin Rohrs Milan Weber
In this and succeeding issues of D-TALES, we
will include energy saving tips from the
Council - which we hope will help you con-
serve energy in some way and, hopefully, will
save you money.
ABOUT FORTY MILLION single-family homes in
_the United States are not adequately pro-
tected from outside weather, according to
DOE estimates. By investing a few hundred
dollars in insulation, you can reduce the load
on your heating and cooling equipment by as
much as 20 to 30%. If you need further in-
formation or advice, contact the Energy Ad-
visory Council members.
TIME REALLY DOES FLY! •
Some of the Scout Leaders who supervised the
decorating of our big tree in front of the
Village Hall this year were once Brownies who
did the decorating! This tradition goes back
many, many years and is even depicted on one
of the squares on our Bicentennial quilts!
PERMIT US TO EXPLAIN
Building permits are required for re -roofing,
installation of aluminum siding, any change
of plumbing fixtures, electrical work, furnace
and air conditioning replacement, kitchen re-
modeling, and the conversion of any open space
such as basements, garages or attics into
habitable rooms.
Permit fees are based on:
- 61t per square foot on first floor
5-3/4C per square foot on second floor
- 2.6C per square foot for basement
- $2.00 per plumbing fixture •
- Other: by dollar value of the job
Permit requirements are not intended as a
source of revenue but are to protect you, the
homeowner,from potentially hazardous situations,
and to assure that the work meets Village
codes and standards.
WHAT'S COOKIN' AITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT?yR�
liday fire safety is being stressed by the
ire Department again this year, and they will
again participate in the State-wide project --
KEEP THE WREATH RED. Red lights on a wreath
outside the fire station will remain until a
fire occurs involving holiday decorations. If
this happens, a white bulb will replace a red
one.
REMINDER: It's been a year since "Operation
Detector'' and those who bought smoke detectors
at that time are reminded to buy fresh bat-
teries. Batteries should be replaced annually
The Fire Department is also participating in
the County -wide Juvenile Fire Setters Program.
If you have a youth in your family whom you
suspect is playing with fire or matches and
you need help in handling this situation, call
the Fire Department - 945-4066. All counsel=
ing is strictly confidential. Contact Cap-
tain Wilson, Lt. Sroka or Fire Fighter Wendt.
REPORT ON THE LEAF PICK-UP
We were greatly surprised with the results of
this year's leaf pick-up. We had expressed
Whe hope that the residents, the leaves, and
me weather would cooperate -- and they all did
just that.
Last year, with the full leaf pick-up program,
we collected 3,500 cubic yards of leaves. This
year, with the new schedule, we collected 4,000
cubic yards of leaves! This surprised all of
us. When the Mayor and Board of Trustees de-
cide on next year's program, we will give you
that information in subsequent issues of
D-Tales.
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If you haven't purchased your vehicle and/or
dog licenses, you have only a few days left to
do so ---- at the lower rates. After the first
of January, add 50% to the cost for vehicle
stickers.,
THE PEOPLE NEXT DOOR SAID ...
You probably don't know how annoying your dog
is since you're gone all day but your dog barks
constantly and this wakes the kids up from their
naps. Could you keep your dog inside while you
4ire gone - or do something to stop the barking?
And we've been asked to suggest that you keep
your garbage cans out of sight on your own pro-
perty ..... this will improve the looks of the
whole neighborhood.
We guess neighbors just don't want to discuss
these things face-to-face!
GOOD ADVICE
FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT: .
We have recently experienced several resi-
dential burglaries and, while this type
problem is not uncommon, there are several
things YOU can do to prevent your becoming a
victim.
LIGHTING has consistently proven valuable in
deterring would-be burglars. Use interior
lights when you're going to be away from home.
Outside lighting, controlled by timers or
photo cells provides a barrier - criminals
don't like to risk being seen.
Equip your doors with deadbolt locks. If
there is glass in the door, be sure there is
a key to lock the door on the inside.
METAL GRILLS should be installed over the
window wells.
YOUR NEIGHBORS are your best protection. Let
them know you're going away and ask that they
check the house for you. Be sure all papers
and mail are taken in. Then you can return
the favor when your neighbor'needs help.
If you'are considering a burglar alarm system,
call the Police at 945-8636 for information
and assistance.
TELETYPEWRITER INFORMATION
Through a grant from the Illinois Department
of Public Health, we now have a teletypewriter
in the Police Department, for use by hearing
and speech impaired residents.
Those who need this assistance will have to
have a home unit installed for sending and
receiving messages. Particularly in the case
of emergency situations, this equipment pro-
vides a vital link to the outside world.
For information, call the Police Department at
945-8636!
THE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
STILL NEEDS HELP.
Chairman John Willman is still looking for
contributions to help maintain the cemetery.
It costs $60 every time the grounds are cut
and there just isn't enough money in their
treasury. If you'd like to help, call John
at 945-0989 or write him at 720 Westgate Road.
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CONGRATULATIONS
We'd like to express our thanks to the Deer-
field Warriors for giving us a great football
season. And we congratulate them on their
being second in the State!!!
We also congratulate the Cross Country Team
and the Girls' Tennis teams, all of whom made
the State finals!
WHAT'S THE FORECAST TODAY?
We've always prided ourselves on our outstanding snow removal program and we thought you migf�
like to know how it's done.
We start plowing and salting the major streets after a snowfall of 2" to 3". Next, the areas
around the schools are done and then we move into the subdivisions. We follow a regular route
schedule (and no, we don't deliberately leave any street until last!). We salt and sand inter-
sections and all railroad crossings. We'll be using more sand this year than in the past for
environmental reasons. Sidewalks will be plowed on Deerfield Road, Waukegan Road and Wilmot
Road - and around the schools.
YOU CAN HELP, TOO! Do NOT park on the street for 24 hours after a 3" (or more) snowfall so we
can get the snow out of there. Don't shovel snow into the street or permit your private con-
tractor to deposit snow anywhere except on your own parkway. When you shovel your driveway,
throw the snow to the right (as you face the street) and this will reduce the amount of snow
that our plows will push into the end of your driveway.
Snow is a fact of life in our area but with your cooperation, we'll make it through another
wonderful winter!
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WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND? •
This is our seventh issue of D-Tales. We've tried to give you current information and some
odd facts in each of the issues. Now, we'd like to ask you whether you have anything you'd
like to tell us. Do you have comments about Village services? Is there something you've
like to see added - or subtracted? Would you like to comment on any Village operation? If
so, here's a little space for your use. Just drop it off or mail it to the Village Hall...
you can sign it or not, as you please.
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Fire Department .....................945-2121 C,P
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Village Hall.........................945-5000
BERNARD FORREST, Mayor
TRUSTEES
Marvin W. Ehlers Edwin Seidman
Jerold Heisler Vernon Swanson
Cynthia Marty J. Robert York
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DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015
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