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Vol. 18, No. 3 - Jul 1996• lo. , �Tcl I ewj�(�K� a Q/S KISSING IR ZONE July 1996 Vol.18 No. 3 1996 DEERFIELD FAMILY DAYS You are cordially invited to join your neighbors and friends - Wednesday, July 3rd and Thursday, July 4th!! Wednesday, July 3rd - Deerfield High School 4:30 P.M. GATES OPEN FOR PICNICS, FOOD CONCESSIONS 5:00 P.M. Entertainment for Children - 5:30 P.M. Dr. Mark and the Sutures (Beatles style band) 7:30 P.M. Mickey and the Memories (50's and 60's music) 9:30 P.M. FIREWORKS Tickets: $4.00 for Adults; $2.00 for Children (13 and under) and Seniors Advance Sale: $3.50 for Adults; $1.50 for Children and Seniors Thursday, July 4th - Jewett Park Building and Grounds 7:30 to 10:30 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 8:00 to 9:00 A.M. 8:00 to 9:30 A.M. 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. 8:45 to 10:00 A.M. 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. 10:30 A.M. to Noon 11:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. 1T� Pancake Breakfast in the Park Mini Marathon (6K walk, 10K run), Walden School Bike Decorating Contest and Parade, Rosemary Teri. & Deerfield Road Flower/Garden Show entries accepted at Community Center Arts and Crafts Sales, Park Grounds Dog Show, Field House Patio Jazzercise with Paula Kooperman } Rides, Games and Concessions, Park Grounds Voter Registration, Park Grounds Deerfield Community Concert Band, Village Plaza Water Bill Drawing , Flower/Garden Show, Community Center NOON PARADE 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Free swimming at Deerspring Pool 1:30 to 2:15 P.M. Children's Magic Show on Stage 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. Free swimming at Mitchell Pool 2:15 to 2:30 P.M. Lions Club Drawing 2:00 to 3:30 P.M. Picture Perfect and Sara B! (dancing and singing for all ages) For July 3rd and 4th Food and Rides: $.50 per ticket - Books of $10.00 Discounted tickets for all events on sale at Commons Jewel, First Midwest Bank, First Chicago Bank/Deerfield, FIRSTAR Bank, Ford Pharmacy, and Lindemann Pharmacy Entry blanks for the Mini Marathon are available at First Chicago Bank/Deerfield and FIRSTAR Bank. IMPORTANT REMINDERS! FARMER'S MARKET * July first is the deadline for displaying that new sticker on your car! * Because of the holiday, scavenger service will be on Saturday, July 6th instead of Friday the 5th. * Parkway trees are available through a 50/50 cost sharing program with the Village. Call 945-5000 and we'll connect you with our branch office. * Block parties require a permit. There is no fee, but we need you to complete an application if a street is to be closed temporarily. * Between May 15th and September 15th, the State imposes restrictions on lawn sprinkling. Even number addresses may sprinkle on even numbered days from midnight to noon and 6:00 P.M. to midnight. Odd numbered addresses may sprinkle during those same hours on odd numbered days. Tune in to Cable Channel 3 (the Info Channel) for Village activities and community events. LOCAL ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT The Deerfield Park Foundation was founded in 1983 to safeguard and preserve the open space in Deerfield, improve and beautify the parks and facilities within the Deerfield Park District through its Tree Donor and Adopt -A -Park Partnership programs, and assist those in need through its Grant - in -Aid Scholarship Program. It is incorporated as a State and National 501(c)3 nongovernmental nonprofit corporation, and recognized by the U.S. Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, as a tax exempt public foundation` operated for the benefit of the community of Deerfield. The foundation accomplishes its challenging goals by soliciting tax deductible contributions from individuals, businesses and community organizations to supplement and improve the existing leisure and recreational opportunities already available in our community. It is administered by a board of trustees made up of local citizens and business people. The group sponsors a number of popular special events throughout the year such as Halloween Hoopla, the Annual Biathlon and Tinman Triathlon, and Moonlight Golf Outing. Watch your local papers and seasonal park district program brochures for news of the foundation and its upcoming events. Dates: Every Saturday from June 29 through October 19, 1996 41 Time: 7:00 am to 12:30 pm Location: Commuter parking lot at the northwest corner of Deerfield Road and Robeit York Avenue Parking: Available along Park Avenue JEFFERY WERNER AWARD WINNERS For 27 years the Deerfield Youth Council has named outstanding high school seniors who exemplify Jeff Werner's dedication to service to the community. This year's winners are: JOHN GRAHAM HILLERY HUNTER DAVID SCHAUB JENNA TASKY We congratulate these four seniors, whose names • will be inscribed on the plaque in the Village Hall. FREE SWIMMING The Deerfield Park District Foundation will once again provide Deerfield residents with free swimming at Deerfield Park District pools on the Fourth of July. Public swimming hours at Deerspring Pool are 1:00-5:00 P.M. and at Mitchell Pool are 2:00-6:00 P.M. ABOUT YOUR DOG Most people put a leash on their dogs when they go out for a stroll. That's great (and also complies with the dog ordinance). For those of you who just open the door and let the dog run loose .... think this over: you are breaking the law and, which may even be worse, you are tempting fate and playing with your dog's safety. If that dog tangles with a car, you can guess what the result could easily be. PUT THAT 40 LEASH ON YOUR PET. And take your pooper scooper along. Nobody wants your dog's deposits - clean up after your pet. SHOP DEERFIELD FIRST! TOLLWAY PLANS 0 n Residents are encouraged to support our local businesses. In doing so, we help Deerfield merchants and keep the sales tax within our community. Here are some new businesses you might like to try: Big Fun Ideas - 651 Deerfield Road Dani's Craft Village - 732 Waukegan Road Empire Restaurant - 760 Waukegan Road Home Court Advantage - 687 Waukegan Road McCann Window & Door - 440 Lake Cook Road MOSQUITO HOTLINE Most of the Village is included in the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District which contracts with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management for spraying services. Maybe you already know about that BUT do you know that Clarke now has a toll free Hotline number (1-800-942-2555) for comments, complaints or questions? All calls will be logged and complaints will be handled within 24 hours. If the call is in regard to stagnant water in your yard or to a standing water situation, this will be referred immediately to a field inspector for appropriate action. VOLUNTEER POOL OF DEERFIELD The Volunteer Pool of Deerfield tirelessly strives to provide quality supplemental enrichment programs to the school children and not -for -profit groups of Deerfield, Bannockburn and Riverwoods. Let's applaud Paulette Vainstock, president and director, and her army of volunteers, for an outstanding job in volunteer leadership and contribution to the community. If you are interested in contributing your time and talent to this organization, call or leave a message at the Deerfield Volunteer Pool office c/o Paulette Vainstock, 847-945-2420. ELECTION JUDGES NEEDED The Lake County Clerk's office needs election judges for the upcoming General Election on November 5th. Judges play a critical role in safeguarding one of our most treasured constitutional rights. Our Right to Vote! Trained election judges can earn up to $90 with bonus pay earned for assuming additional responsibilities before or on election day. If you would like more information, please call the Lake County Clerk's office at 360-6632, Monday thru Friday between 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. This Fall, the Illinois Tollway Authority intends to begin work on expanding the Deerfield Toll Plaza. As part of this two year project, separate express lanes will be constructed through the plaza for traffic to access the Edens Spur. Consequently, motorists would no longer be able to get to and from the Spur at Deerfield Road. While the Tollway Authority has proposed alternative connections, the only option attractive to Deerfield is on Lake Cook Road immediately west of 1-294. This comes with a very high price tag ($40+ million) and opposition from Northbrook whose residents in that area oppose the concept. At the June 3rd Village Board meeting, several residents from Southwest Deerfield expressed their opposition to a connection to the Edens Spur at Huehl Road, the other alternative offered by the Tollway Authority. The Board believes that a Huehl connection would draw traffic into the community, particularly onto Wilmot Road, and that it would reinforce the argument for widening Lake Cook Road to six lanes. DEERFIELD RD. i m LAKE COOK RD. EDENS Strong opposition to the proposed Spur connections has resulted in some support for a "No -Build" concept. That is, cut off the access to the Spur at Deerfield Road without adding an alternative connection. We realize that this would inconvenience some residents who now use the Spur regularly, and that it will add traffic on Deerfield and Lake Cook Roads as motorists find alternative routes to access the Edens. Nevertheless, it is an option which must be considered. The above is intended as a brief summary of the difficult, and extremely important, Tollway issue facing the Board. Many residents have already expressed their opinion on the matter. Anyone else who would like to share his/her views is encouraged to do so. THANKS!! NEW TRAFFIC SIGNALS The Village wishes to acknowledge and thank members of the Park District Senior Citizen Center who volunteer their time on occasion to help stuff envelopes. They are a big help, for example, in the Family Day mailings as part of the quarterly utility bills. Regular volunteers are: William Berry Dorothy Ford Don Gant Caroline & George Hallum Millie & Lyman Higgins Howard Nielsen Irene & Al Paja Don Parise Ralph Springer Florence & Bud Stryker Tom Zahnle HOME IMPROVEMENTS This time of year brings a flurry of home improvements, most of which require a building permit from the Village. They are required to assure that work will be completed safely and in compliance with all Village codes. Remodeling and construction projects such as: room additions, electrical and plumbing work, fences, fireplaces, patios and decks, roofing, siding, sewer repairs, pools and driveways all require a permit. Play it safe and call the Building Division at 945-5000 before you begin work. And, please remember that contractors are not allowed to put their business signs in your front yard while doing work on your property. VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 Fire Department..............................911 Fire Department Non -Emergency ............945-4066 Police Department ............................911 Police Department Non -Emergency ..........945-8636 Village Hall..............................945-5000 BERNARD FORREST, Mayor TRUSTEES Marvin W. Ehlers Edwin B. Seidman John H. Heuberger Vernon E. Swanson Harriet Rosenthal Michael Swartz Robert D. Franz, Village Manager Marjorie Emery, D-Tales Editor �1� Printed on Recycled Paper Printed at SPS, The Printing Company, Inc. (847) 498-6126 The Village is proceeding with plans for installing traffic signals on Waukegan Road at two locations: North Avenue Oakmont Drive (entrance to Deer Run Subdivision and Carson's Ribs) These projects take considerable time from the planning stage to actual construction since the Village must work through the Illinois Department of Transportation. It is expected that the signals will be operational by mid to late 1997. Yes, we know that it will mean more stops for Waukegan Road traffic, but your fellow residents need the signals to exit their subdivisions safely. SIDEWALK SALE On July 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st, the Deerfield - Bannockburn -Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a "Shop 'Til You Drop" Sidewalk Sale within the communities. Mark your calendar and take advantage of some great sales while supporting our local merchants. BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR i > More and more people are walking, jogging or biking throughout the Village. How about trimming those buses overhanging the sidewalk to make it easier for them? > Don't put your refuse at the curb earlier than sundown on the night before pickup. It's against the law! Bulk Rate U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 1 Deerfield, Illinois CAR/PRE-SORT POSTAL CUSTOMER DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 pEERF1E�0 Police Beat POLICE Family Day Edition July 1996 BIKES ON THE BEAT If you're looking for an officer out on the beat this summer, look a little closer. Four of Deer - field's finest will be patrolling on bikes this summer. Bike patrols are becoming more and more popular in the suburbs and Deer- field has taken on the idea. The bikes are seen in many communi- ties as great tools for community relations. The children and par- ents are more likely to approach an officer on a bike versus a squad car. The bike officers will also be playing a role in encour- aging and reinforcing bicycle safety. The equipment was purchased by the Department using funds seized from drug related arrests. The bikes are specially made for police use and are black with white lettering and have "POLICE" emblazoned on them. The officers riding the bikes will be outfitted in a specialized bike uniform which includes a white shirt with the Deerfield Police patches on the sleeves. The bicy- cle helmets worn by the officers will also have "POLICE" clearly printed on them. Officers brought the bike into the schools and to safety talks in our community to assist kids in rec- ognizing the bike patrol. The Police Department is excited about the new program and is looking forward to seeing you in our parks and around town. Here are some tips for you and your children to help make sum- mer riding safe and fun. EQUIPMENT —Always ride with a properly secured bicycle helmet to prevent a head injury should you fall. (Nearly 3/4 of all bike fatalities could have been pre- vented if the cyclist was wearing a helmet.) —Make sure your handle- bars, seat and accessories are properly secured (including quick -release wheels). —Be sure to have reflec- tors on the front and rear of your bike and mounted on the sides of your wheels. —Check your brakes to ensure they are working properly. —Be sure to have a light visible to 500 feet if riding at dusk or in darkness. —Be sure the chain is tight to ensure it won't fall off while you are riding. —Be sure shoelaces are not hanging, they could get caught in the chain and cause a fall. BICYCLE RIDING TIPS —Ride in single file, never ride more than two next to each other. —Ride only one to a bike. —Ride as close to the right edge of the road as possible. If there is a sidewalk available use that instead. —Always keep both hands on the handlebars. Keep hands available by utilizing a back pack or bike carrier to hold items you might otherwise carry in your hands. —Always obey traffic signals. —Use hand signals Left Arm extended straight out from side. RRht Arm bent at elbow then upward to for an "L" shape. stop - Arm bent at elbow then down- ward for an upside down "L". —When walking or rid- ing your bicycle on a sidewalk or upon or along a crosswalk, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and give an audible signal before overtaking and passing them. In addition, you must act and operate as a pedes- trian. Cyclists as well as others who use public roads, must obey the traffic laws so that all may get to their destinations safely and quickly. Ride your bicycle as a car should be driven. Obey laws so all can enjoy healthy and safe cycling. Page 2 Police Beat rllc , io TELEMARKETING SCAMS YL ,&^ Funb.d m L Chap 9 20, 1 q%. Be aware of telemarketers who claim to be calling you for dona- tions for your local police or sheriff s department. Several of the telemarketing or- ganizations are being looked into after complaints that they were not telling the whole truth about how the funds were being dis- tributed. Telemarketers were apparently keeping up to 90% of all the do- nations, claiming it was needed to cover overhead costs. Re- cently one telemarketing com- pany claimed that donations were going to the Wheeling Po- lice Department or the McHenry County Sheriff. No funds col- lected were given to either De- partment. State law does not specify what percentage of the donations can be kept by the telemarketing company. The Attorney Generals office will be looking into any telemar- keting firm that keeps more than 70% of the donations collected. The Deerfield Police Depart- ment does not conduct phone solicitation for any reason. If someone should call you for a donation, claiming to be repre- senting the Deerfield Police De- partment, be assured this is not a legitimate call. If you choose to make any dona- tions to any given cause it is best for you to contact the organiza- tion directly. It will ensure 100% of your donation is going directly to the cause and not into the pocket of a telemarketing agency. MAIL SCAMS r° h---,J,&P- l -0�- "Congratulations! You're the lucky winner of a free vacation." If your mail includes an envelope with those words or others simi- lar, don't believe it. Don't even open it. The tantalizing brochure inside the envelope might claim you have won a free four -day stay in a beautiful resort. And all you have to do is call a toll -free num- ber to collect it. Stop. If you dial, a friendly voice on the other end will gush over your good fortune. But you may be required to sign up now or risk losing out. Then come the added contest rules. To claim your prize you might have to buy a round-trip airline ticket -at "the lowest available price." You are assured it will be refunded once you take part in a time-share seminar at the resort, and "taking part" may well mean being subjected to a grueling hard -sell. You'll also probably have to pick three alternate dates for the trip, then wait four weeks for a confir- mation. If you decide at this point the trip seems more trouble than it's worth, you are probably right. Travel scams take many shapes. Most are promoted as a contest, or as "freebies" contingent on buying specified merchandise. Not all travel scams are immedi- ately apparent, and money paid to scam artists is rarely returned. If the trip does occur, accommo- dations are often inferior and there are added costs for taxes, handling fees, meals and such, along the way. - Warning signs: —The trip is free or is an unbe- lievably low price. —You're notified by mail or phone that you've won a contest you didn't enter. —A caller pressures you to make an immediate decision. —You must buy merchandise to qualify for the trip. —You're asked to give a credit card number to reserve your. place. —You are unable to verify the vendor's name, company name, street address (NOT a Post Office Box) or phone number.