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VILLAGE HALL SIGN
We assume you've all seen our new sign but we
are so proud of it, we want to make sure! It
was a gift to us from the Lions Club and what
a terrific addition it is! Remember that old
blue POLICE sign? Now look what we have:
NEW PROGRAM FOR SENIORS
The Deerfield Senior Center is taking enroll-
ments for the free Silver Pages Directory and
the Silver Saver's Passport. Silver Pages is
a classified advertising directory which in-
cludes only those businesses which give dis-
counts and/or special offers to Seniors.
To register for your Silver Pages Passport,
visit the Deerfield Senior Center, 835 Hazel
Avenue, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 3:00. You
must be 60 or older and must furnish proof of
your age when you register.
JOIN THE TEAM!
Are you interested in serving on one of the
ny Boards, Councils and Commissions? We
11 send you the necessary Information
heet, if you'll just call us. After you
return the form, the Manpower Commission
will contact you for an interview when they
have an opening you'd be interested in.
WHAT'S NEW?
Out of each dollar you spend in Deerfield, one
penny returns to the Village as sales tax.
Here are some new places for you to spend
those.dollars:
In Deerbrook In Lake -Cook Plaza
Flip Side Mikasa China
America's Kids
In the Villaqe Center
Hair Performers Baskin Robbins
Merit Cleaners Glenwood Comfort
Merril Lynch (formerly Quinlan & Tyson)
Huff Company (relocated to 760 Osterman)
FROM OFFICER FRIENDLY
In many families, both of the parents work
and must rely on day care centers or on in-
dividuals to take care of their children.
Since it's so important to choose the right
people, here are a few helpful suggestions:
- What qualifications do the people have...
background in teaching? Child care? Medical
knowledge?
- What type environment will your child be
in?
- Is the place "child proofed"?
The best rule of thumb i-s "no more than four
children under the age of 5 per one adult care-
taker, and no more than two children under the
age of 2 per.adult caretaker.
Your child .should NEVER be released to a
stranger without your personal permission.
Children are extremely perceptive, so ask•your
child questions about the people and the place.
Their comments will give you an accurate pic-
ture.
You have nothing more precious than your
children...... protect them!
This issue of D-TALES will reach you just in
time for you to make arrangements to give a
Pint of blood on Sunday, September 1st. All
you need.to do is go to the Community Center
between`8:00 A.M*and noon .... or, if you'd
rather make an appointment, call Patti Moore
at 948-1365. The need for blood is especial-
ly critical at holiday times.
YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS ONE!
Someone stole half of the petunias out of
one of our planters! Honestly... (no, make
that dishonestly!) We think this must be
the same crook who stole the 16 bricks from
the railroad station last year. Must be a
pretty small patio and flower garden!
ADD THIS -TO MURPHY'S LAW...
The only people who read our fervent pleas
to dog owners are the people who don't have
dogs.
One more try... it is against the law for you
to permit your dog to use public property as
his bathroom. And it's also GROSS! Why is
it that the offenders never seem to step in
those deposits?
EXTEND YOUR DOWNSPOUTS, PLEASE!!
We are once again asking that you cooperate
in our efforts to resolve sanitary sewer
problems. In addition to major sewer repair
work now under design, residents who have not
extended their downspouts are urged to do so.
It's a simple procedure, as shown in the dia-
grams below. You can purchase the pipe and
splashblock at the hardware store.
When you drain the water away from your
foundation, you.prevent it from entering
the sanitary sewer, thereby reducing the
potential flooding problems ... for you and
for your neighbors.
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REMEMBER - there will be no scavenger ser-
vice on Labor Day, September 2nd. And the
Village Hall will be closed.
ADVICE FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIME PREVENTION STARTS AT HOME! Don't make
a criminal's job easy. Here are a few of tf�
safeguards:
- Lock all your doors and windows.
- If you're going out for the evening,
leave several lights on and maybe even a
radio playing loud enough to be heard at
the front and back doors.
- When you leave for vacation, set several
timers on different lights.
- Ask a neighbor to pick up papers and mail
and keep an eye on your house.
- Don't tell the world you're leaving...
just those who need to know.
- Leave a number where you can be reached
in an emergency.
_ If you see or hear anything suspicious, call
the -Police -_immediately = 945=2131-
COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION
Are you aware of all the seminars and various
classes sponsored by Highland Park Hospital?
We can't list them all here, but if you have
any questions, call.them at 480-3790.
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Q 450 KIVLING COURT, DEERFIELD. IL. 60015 %c
AN OPEN LETTER TO DEERFIELD RESIDENTS
The Village of Deerfield has long been recognized nationally for its innovative programs.
- In 1975, Deerfield was the first community in the entire Nation to enact a parental
responsibility law, holding parents responsible for the actions of their children.
Shortly thereafter, ordinances were enacted concerning marijuana and shoplifting.
In 1981, the Village Board enacted legislation to curtail the growing number of
teenage drinking parties in the Village.
All of these ordinances were quickly accepted by other communities and, at the present time,
most communities in our area - and throughout the country - have similar ordinances.
In January of 1984, the State Statutes concerning driving under the influence (DUI) were
strengthened significantly. Not only the State, but also the Nation, recognized the number
of deaths and debilitating injuries caused by drunk drivers. Approximately 50% of fatal
accidents nationally involve drunk drivers. The Village once again responded by adopting
a strict enforcement policy, directing the Police Department to make drunk driving a high
priority enforcement goal. The Deerfield Police Department arrested 547 drunk drivers in
1984. During the first six months of 1985, enforcement continued and 325 drunk driving
arrests were made. This strict enforcement policy was adopted for one purpose only - to
provide for the safety of all our residents. There are no quotas established by the Depart-
ment, nor is our DUI policy designed to increase revenues from fines. All money received
from fines goes into the General Fund -- not to the Police budget.
Of the 325 DUI arrests made this year, 198'have already gone to trial. Of this 198, 96%
have either been found guilty or have pled guilty to the charges. This statistic confirms
that these have been valid arrests, sanctioned by the court system.
Certain types of driver behavior are attributed to the drunk driver, such as excessive speed,
very low speed, weaving, making improper or very wide turns. However, these same behavior
traits can also be attributed to a very tired driver. Occasionally, motorists are stopped
Ifor suspected DUI violations and are found by the officer not to have been drinking and/or
not to be impaired. When an officer stops a car because of some minor traffic infraction and
finds the driver not to be impaired, he will allow the driver to continue without being cited
for any violation but will caution him to be more alert. While the driver is relieved at
not having been issued a citation, he may feel that he has been unfairly detained. If that
is the case, his complaint should be directed to the Chief of Police for review.
A few residents have indicated concern for what they consider to be overly strict enforcement.
They perceive that, because of the high priority to get the drunk driver off the road, other
areas of police activity has been ignored. This is simply not true. During the first six
months of this year, Deerfield Police issued approximately 1900 tickets for other violations.
Additionally, 1,268 warning tickets were written. In short, all violations of the traffic
code are being enforced uniformly. We are pleased to report that, from January to June, 1985,
burglaries decreased by 57% compared to the same period last year. Vandalism decreased by
10% and personal injury collisions decreased by 24%. This clearly shows that other enforce-
ment efforts have not suffered as a result of our DUI policy. In fact, the visibility gained
by our Department in enforcing this law has served as a deterrent for other potential crimes
within the community.
We believe that strict enforcement is essential*to assure the public safety of our residents.
Of the DUI arrests in the first half of 1985, 80% were non-residents... proving that, for the
most part, Deerfield residents are complying with the law.
Once again, our intention is to eliminate DUI violations, NOT to set arrest records. The next
time people complain to you about the enforcement policy of the Village, remind them that the
answer is voluntary compliance with the law to reduce the need for police enforcement and make
our streets safer for YOU and for all motorists.
Mayor and Board of Trustees
HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Home burglar alarm systems are becoming in-
creasingly popular. Prices can range from as
little as $200 for a do-it-yourselfer to as
much as $4,000 for a sophisticated system
installed by experts. Before any alarm sys-
tem can be installed or operated,.a permit
from the Police Department is required. And
any business selling or installing such sys-
tems must be licensed by the State. Be sure
the company you select is licensed and that
you obtain.your permit from the Police. You
should also contact your insurance carrier as
many companies offer a premium discount.
HOWEVER, false alarms can be a serious prob-
lem for you and for us. To put it in per-
spective, our Police Department responded to
more than 700 false alarms during the first
six months of this year ... and more than half
of them were caused by carelessness on the
homeowner's part. This can be very costly!
Alarm users having more than 3 false alarms
in a calendar year are charged as follows:
4 to 6 alarms - $25 each
7 to 9 alarms - $50 each
10 to 12 alarms - $75 each
13 or more alarms - $100 each
In addition, excessive false alarms can re-
sult in revocation of your permit.
If you have any questions or would like to
have additional information, call the Police
at 945-8636.
We issued 19 block party permits during the
month of July. If you and your neighbors are
planning to get together, call the Village
Hall and we'll take care of issuing the per-
mit and notifying the fire and police de-
partments.
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Fire Department .....................945-2121
Police Department ...................945-2131
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
This has been a busy Summer for street con-
struction work and it appears that the Fall
will be no different. In addition to com- •
pleting the street reconstruction projects
started last Spring, the following streets
are scheduled to be resurfaced this Fall:
Westgate Road (Wincanton to
Rosemary Terrace
Orchard Street
Todd Court
Caroline Court
Montgomery Road (Castlewood
Castlewood Lane (Deerfield
Timber Hill Road
Plum Tree Road
Brierhill Road
Ellendale Road
Larkdale Road
Eastwood Drive
Ferndale Road
Crestview Drive
Warrington)
to Wilmot)
to Village Green)
This work is in connection with our Street
Rehabilitation Program, which must be coor-
dinated with the storm and sanitary street im-
provements scheduled over the next three years.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience
this work might cause. It's expected that all
work will be completed before the Winter.
SEPTEMBER 15th
Mark your calendar! That's the day the Deer-
field Area Historical Society will have bus
tours of homes of historic and architectural
interest. The fee is $8.00.... phone 945-5399
for reservations.
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