Vol. 21, No. 5 - Sep 1999Dfeerield TAL�s
September 1999 - VOL. 21 NO. S
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE
TWO EVENTS ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH
MUDFEST 199 — Noon to 4:00 P.M. at Jewett Park
Participants are teams of 8 to 10 high school
students which must be COED (at least 4 boys and
4 girls per team). Space is limited to the first 40
teams, so sign up soon. Register at the Deerfield
Police Station by Friday, September P or at
Deerfield High School by Wednesday, September
8'h. Events * include team competition, mud
volleyball, tug-o-war, obstacle course and a pie
.eating contest. There will be pop and pizza for
, sale ..... you can participate or just have fun
watching. If you are participating, you must wear
shoes.
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Special Feature at Noon
HISTORICAL SOCIETY FALL FESTIVAL
Do you know where this picture was taken? If you are interested in the history of Deerfield or just enjoy a great
time with the family, you will love the Historical Society's Fall Festival. It is being held at the Deerfield
Historic Village (Deerfield Road and Kipling Place) on Sunday, September 12`h from Noon to 5:00 P.M.
Experience pioneer life as you enjoy
demonstrations of period' crafts and
view reenactment groups. Live
entertainment will feature the
Deerfield Community Band, the Big
Band Sound of Deerfield and the
Hummers and Strummers. Food,
crafts, books, historical merchandise,
farm stand and flea market items will
be for sale. The Ott Cabin (the oldest
standing building in Lake County), the
one -room schoolhouse, carriage house
and farmhouse will be open for tours.
Admission is free. For more
information, call 948-1157.
ANNUAL LEAF MCK UP
JOIN UP
We thought we would give you some advance notice
on when the annual leaf pick u� program will begin.
It starts the week of October 25 and will continue for
four weeks, making one pass by your house each
week. The next issue of D-Tales will outline the
entire program.
IIII®ME OCCN)FA'II'II®N ORDINANCE UPDATE
The Village now has new regulations governing home
occupations. Adopted earlier this year, they limit the
number of employees that may be employed at a
person's residence. The maximum number of
employees permitted is two. Home child care
facilities are now limited to a maximum of four
children as a permitted use.
Home businesses that employed more than two
employees as of February 1, 1999, should register
with the Village so that they may continue employing
the same number of employees. In order to qualify, a
copy of a business record must be submitted along
with the registration form. This documentation can be
any record that was created during the normal course
of business that shows the number of employees prior
to February 1, 1999.
Child care facilities that were lawfully in operation
caring for more than four children, may submit an
application to qualify . for continuation under the
provisions of Article 2.00-C,2 of the Deerfield Zoning
Ordinance. This provision grants the new status to
those uses that were lawfully existing on the date of
the change in the Zoning Ordinance. In order to
qualify, a copy of some type of business record that
shows that more than four children were being cared
for at the facility as of February 1, 1999 must be
submitted along with the registration form. Since a
state license is required for child care facilities caring
for more than four children, a copy of the state license
must accompany the registration form.
If you are interested in joining one of the many
clubs/organizations in the community, here is a �j
list of contact people and their phone numbers.
Junior Woman's Club - Denise Just - 317-9228
Kiwanis - Bob Speckmann - 948-0899
Lions — Rick Julison - 945-0650
Newcomers Club - Cathie Lovacheff - 948-8083
Optimist - Doug Heinrichs - 940-0240
Rotary - Don Eldredge - 374-1522
If any other groups would like to be included in a
future issue of D-Tales, please call the Village
Manager's office at 945-5000.
SENIOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
More Illinois senior citizens may be eligible for
the Senior Citizen's Assessment Freeze
Homestead Exemption due to recent legislation
signed into law by Governor George H. Ryan.
This new change is effective immediately for the
1999 tax year and increases the maximum
household income level for eligibility from •
$35,000 to $40,000.
Even though the forms recently mailed state that
the income is to be $35,000 or less, this new
income level will be honored. There is no need
to request a new form if you still have your pre-
printed form that was sent to you.
Senior Citizens who now qualify due to this
increase in the household income level and no
longer have the form that was sent to them can
obtain forms for filing from the West Deerfield
Township Assessor's office at 858 Waukegan
Road, Deerfield (phone number — 945-3020).
SALES TAX REVENUE
If you do not have more than 2 employees or care for.
more than 4 non -family member children, you do not A recent newspaper article incorrectly stated the
need to register. This registration covers any amount of Sales Tax revenue received by the
occupation at one address for the life of that Village in 1998 as $1,093,256. Actually, this is
occupation and is not tranferable. for Lake County only.
Registration forms for home occupations and home When the portion of Deerfield in Cook County
child care facilities are available at the Village Hall. south of Lake Cook Road is included, the total.
If anyone has questions, they should contact Barbara Sales Tax revenue was $2,487,530. The Village
Houpt, Director of Community Development at 945- receives 1% of all retail sales within the
5000. community.
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Phase II will begin early next year. An
announcement is expected shortly on the new
tenants who will occupy those buildings.
Existing businesses which will occupy space in
the new development are:
Alley Cleaners, Bart's Barber Shop, Coldwell
Banker, Commons Cleaners, First Chicago, Il-
Forno Pizza, Osterman Cleaners and Walgreens.
Please continue to support them during this
construction period.
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Village Center Redevelopment
South of Deerfield Road
Construction work continues on Phase I of the
Deerfield Square development. The most often asked
question is: when will it be finished? Below are the
estimated completion dates for the six buildings in
Phase 1:
Osterman Avenue Retail - mid -October
Walgreens -
late November
First Chicago Bank -
early December
4-Story Office Building -
mid -January
Whole Foods -
Spring of 2000
Car Wash -
Spring of 2000
DEERFIELD ROAD
OSTERMAN AVENUE
TIPS ON PREPARING FOR THE Y2k MOMENT
The Village of Deerfield has been taking steps to address the Y2k computer bug and to avoid potential
disruptions on January Is' and into the year 2000. A number of residents have asked the Village what
steps they might take to prepare for Y2k. While it is important to be aware of and prepare for possible
problems, it is also important not to overreact. It is recommended that you prepare for Y2k just as you
would for any emergency situation in which the normal operations of a home may be disrupted.
Below are suggestions that you may wish to consider for the Y2k moment:
❑ Conduct an inventory of essential computer -controlled devices and check with the manufacturer to
find out if items may be affected. This may include thermostats, heating/cooling systems, and garage
door openers. Make sure you know how to operate these systems manually.
❑ Keep paper records of important financial transactions for a few months leading up to December 31 S`
You may want to prepay bills due in January 2000 but make sure to save proof of the payment.
❑ Have battery -operated radios and flashlights on hand. Keep an extra supply of batteries.
❑ Go grocery shopping in advance. Include a three-day supply of non-perishable edibles, plus ready -to -
eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables. Remember to purchase a non -electric can opener.
❑ Store one gallon of water per person per day, enough for three days.
❑ Have medical prescriptions filled.
❑ Remember special items for infants, elderly and disabled persons.
❑ Check with your alarm service providers to insure security and fire alarm compliance.
❑ Fill your vehicle with a full tank of gas.
Beware of Scams. Con artists are already exploiting people's fears. Be wary of services indicating "Y2k
guaranteed" or persons selling unnecessary products such as massive food supplies and water treatment
kits. Above all, be assured that the Village is working hard to address any problems so that we might
enter the new millennium with all of our systems operating smoothly.
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
Public Works............................317-7245
Web Page........:..............www.deerfield-il.org
BERNARD FORREST, Mayor
TRUSTEES
Steven M. Harris John H. Heuberger Derek Ragona
Harriet Rosenthal William S. Seiden Vernon E. Swanson
Robert D. Franz, Village Manager
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HEALTH FAIRS
Mature Health of Highland Park Hospital will be co-
sponsoring health fairs at the following locations free
of charge for adults (18 and over).
Friday,. October V (8 A.M. to Noon) — Northbrook
Senior Center, 3323 Walters Avenue, Northbrook
Saturday, October 161h (8 A.M. to Noon) — Deerfield
Senior Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield
Friday, October 291h (8 A.M. to Noon) — Meskill
Senior Center, 3000 Glenview Road, Wilmette
Thursday, November 181h (8 A.M. to Noon) —
Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Avenue
West, Highland Park
Screenings include: diabetes/cholesterol, vision, blood
oxygen level, hearing (except at Highland Park),
height/weight, bone . density (appointment only
beginning Tuesday, September 14'h starting at 8 A.M.,
call 480-2704), flu shots, blood pressure, take home
hemocult tests, and foot screening. Free continental
breakfast all morning at each site. For more
information, call 847/480-3935.
SCHOOL DAYS
When we start talking about Labor Day, we
like to remind you that the schools are back
in session. That means you should exercise
more than your usual care in watching out
for children while driving.
REMAINING FARMER'S MARKET DATES
Every Saturday through October 16`h from 7 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. in the commuter parking lot at the
northwest comer of Deerfield Road and Robert York
Avenue.
RECYLING ANNIVERSARY
BLOOD DRIVE - The next blood
drive is - Sunday, September 26'b at
the Jewett Park Community
Center between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Since blood is in short supply now, you are
REALLY needed. You can call 940-4335 to
make an appointment, or if you prefer, just
drop in. It only takes about 30 minutes to be a
Lifesaver.
SCAVENGER SERVICE will be on Wednesday.
September 8`h and Saturday. September 110' due
to the Labor Day holiday.
SEPTEMBER BOARD MEETINGS — Due to
Labor Day and Yom Kippur, the Village Board
meetings will be held on Tuesday. September 7m
and Tuesday, September 21'.
FAMILY DAYS THANKS
We would like to thank the following volunteers
who organized and conducted this year's Family
Days' Celebration.
Executive Board Members
President - Steve Hicks
July P - Mario Galvani., Lions Club
July 4'h Parade - Gene Di Clemente, Lions Club
July 3rd & 4" Food — John Pohn, Lions Club
Committee Chairpersons
Arts _& Crafts - Judy Nelson
Bike Parade - John Sciarretta, Italian Kitchen
Park District - Rick Julison
Flower Show - Mary Johnson, Garden Club
Marathon - Peter DuBois, Rotary Club
Pancake Breakfast — Lisa Camen, Jane Light,
Molly Wolfe, Sandy Wood — Newcomers Club
Poster Contest — Ester Fine, Koenig & Strey
Senior Center — Virginia Hunt
Ticket Sales — Edwin Seidman, Optimist Club
UNINVITED GUESTS
The Village is celebrating its ten year
anniversary of curbside recycling. Due to Federal regulations, only licensed
One of the first in the State to "trappers" are permitted to catch and relocate
implement that service, it has been wild animals (raccoons, squirrels, etc.) which
very successful sometimes take up residence in private homes.
Congratulations to all the participants! Keep up the If you need help with a problem such as this, call
good work, and please remember to secure those the Village Hall and we will give you phone
papers before placing your recycling bin at the curb. number of agencies that do this work
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Police Beat
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Remember to buckle up. You're worth it! September 1999
The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA)
says school buses are one of the
safest forms of transportation. The
greatest potential for danger is
actually not riding the bus, it's
before and after, before kids get on
and after kids get off. Kids riding
on buses should always:
Stay seated and wear their
seatbelts.
• Know where the emergency
exits are.
• Never walk or run in the front
and side danger zones, they
should walk five giant steps
ahead of the bus and at least
three giant steps away from the
side of the bus.
• Never walk behind a school
bus.
• When getting off the bus, walk
(not run) three or more steps
away from the door.
• Stay away from the bus wheels.
• Watch out for moving cars.
STOP
for that school bus!
We are frequently asked questions
about when a driver is legally
required to stop for a school bus.
Here is the law.
You must stop before meeting or
overtaking a school bus loading or
unloading passengers. Warning
will be given at least 100 feet in
advance of a stop. The bus driver
will flash amber and red lights on
the front and rear of the bus. The
stop signal arm will be extended
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY
after the school bus has come to a
complete stop. You must then
come to a complete stop. You may
proceed when the flashing lights are
turned off and the stop signal arm is
no longer extended.
Two -Lane Roadways
When traveling on a two lane
roadway, a roadway with only one
lane in each direction, all traffic
must stop for a school bus that is
loading or unloading passengers.
This law would apply to roadways
such as Deerfield Road, west of the
viaduct, to Wilmot Road, and all
residential streets.
Four or More Lane Roadways
When traveling on a roadway with
four or more lanes of traffic, a
driver traveling in the same
direction must STOP. The drivers
proceeding in the opposite direction
of the bus are not required to
STOP. For example, if you are
traveling westbound on Deerfield
Road in front of Deerspring and a
bus is stopped eastbound, you are
not required to stop.
On private property, like a school
parking lot, it is unlawful to pass
a school bus with the stop arm
extended.
If you are ticketed and convicted of
violating a school bus stop arm,
your driving privileges will be
suspended for three months and
receive a minimum fine of $150.00.
CARDIAC
DEFIBRILLATORS
An Automated External
Defibrillator(AED) is a portable
computerized instrument that can
analyze the heart, recognize a
person in cardiac arrest, and advise
the operator if the patient's heart
needs to be shocked.
Medical technology is at a point
where an AED provides easy and
safe use, even for those with little
or no medical knowledge. The
machine makes all the decisions. A
defibrillator will not provide a
shock unless the victim is in a
shockable rhythm and there is no
way for the user to override the
equipment's computer and shock
the victim if it is not required.
Although the Deerfield 911 Center
dispatches ambulance service
before it dispatches a police squad,
the police department arrives first at
the scene a significant percent of
the time. The availability of
defibrillators in squad cars will
increase Deerfield's ability to bring
lifesaving cardiac assistance to its
citizens and visitors.
Recently, Walgreen's Corporation
donated funds to the Police
Department for the purchase of five
defibrillators. Officers are
presently being trained in the
use of this lifesaving equipment.