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Vol. 22, No. 5 - Oct 2000Deerfield TA,�L'S ANNUAL LEAF PICK-UP �j October 2000 - VOL. 22 NO.5 Beginning October 23rd and ending on November 16th, public works crews will make one pass by your house every week. Leaves should be raked into the street on the day before your scheduled pick-up (see map below) in a long, neat row, about a foot from the curb (see illustration). If your street has no curb and gutter, put the leaves in the street a foot from the edge of the pavement. This is extremely important since we cannot do a neat and thorough job without your cooperation. DON'T rake them into piles and please do not include anything but leaves! Foreign materials (including grass clippings) cause terrible problems for the leaf sweepers. Parkway Streetl+Jw:a.►N ONE FOOT Between leaves and curb If there is a car parked in front of your house, we'll have to drive around it and try to get your leaves the following week. Keep putting as many leaves out each week as you possibly can so that we aren't overwhelmed on the last pick-up. We'll try to stick closely to the schedule — weather being the dominant factor. After your final pick-up date, all leaves must be bagged for pick up by the scavenger on the Tuesday collection, using yard waste bags with stickers. December 12th is the last yard waste pick-up for the year because that's when the compost site used by the Village will be closed for the winter. The following streets are the exceptions. Keep your leaves on the parkway behind the curb and they will be picked up weekly by the vacuum leaf machine. Birch Court Meadow Lane Brand Lane Meadowbrook Lane Brierhill Road Northwoods Drive Deerfield Road Park Lane Elder Lane Pear Tree Road Thursday Forsythia Drive Princeton Lane Greenwood Avenue Ramsay Road Wednesday Hazel Avenue River Road Journal Place Todd Court DEERFEID ROAD Kerry Lane Waukegan Road Landis Lane Wilmot Road Tuesday Monday Cherry Street (south of Somerset) •" Crabtree Lane (off Greenwood) Fairview Avenue (Gordon to Lake Cook) Forestway Drive (Gordon to Lake Cook) Greenbriar Drive (west of Evergreen) Jonquil Terrace (south of Brookside) Lombardy Lane (north of Anthony) VOTING LOCATIONS — ELECTION DAY — TUESD^ NOVEMBER 7'H Please check the map to see where you vote. In -person absentee voting is conducted at the West Deerfield Township Office, 858 Waukegan Road. If you have questions, call the West Deerfield Township Office at 945-8317. Precinct # Location Precinct # Location 356 Wilmot School 364 & 365 St. Gregory's Church 795 Wilmot Road Deerfield & Wilmot Roads 357 & 358 Congregation B'nai Tikvah 366 & 367 Hyatt Deerfield 1558 Wilmot Road 1750 Lake Cook Road 359 Deerfield High School 368 Shepard Middle School 1959 Waukegan Road 440 Grove Place 361 Walden School 369 & 371 Holy Cross Church 630 Essex Court 724 Elder Lane 363 South Park School 370 & 372 Deerfield Village Hall 1421 Hackberry 850 Waukegan Road 87 Red Oak School, 530 Red Oak Lane, Highland Park (Moraine Township) • _• CONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATES HUMAN RELATIONS AWARD Water System Improvements: Work is underway on the new water transmission line from Highland Park, Over the next several months, the 20" water main will be installed along Waukegan Road from the high school south to approximately North Avenue. The new main will also be installed before winter on Wilmot Road between Greenwood and Hazel Avenues. It will feed into the new two million gallon underground reservoir under construction in Mitchell Park. The reservoir will be completed before the end of this year, but work will continue into next year on a new pumping station adjacent to the tennis courts. Tollway Ramps: The Illinois Tollway Authority plans to complete the Edens Spur ramp and the northbound entrance ramp at Lake Cook Road by next September. This will amount to four years of construction that was supposed to last two years. Completion of the improvements, particularly the northbound entrance ramp to I-294, is expected to reduce traffic on local streets in the west side of Deerfield. North Avenue Signals: Although the Village has bid the project involving permanent traffic signals and intersection improvements at North Avenue and ISWaukegan Road, the roadwork portion will be delayed until next spring. Due to difficulties in securing permits from IDOT and METRA, it was decided to delay the project rather than have the intersection tom up all winter. I j REMINDERS Scavenger and recycling service will be on Saturday, November 25`b instead of Friday, November 24`h due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The time changes at 2 a.m. on October 29 h. This is also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors (which should be done annually). The next blood drive is Sunday, December 3' from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Park District Community Center. No appointment is necessary. KEEP SIDEWALKS CLEAR _ An often heard complaint from residents is that sidewalks are blocked by refuse and yard waste placed at the curb for pick up. Please respect the rights of pedestrians by keeping sidewalks clear of such obstacles. Nominations for the 2000 Human Relations Award will be accepted until November IF". If you know any individual who goes beyond the ordinary to help fellow residents, you are encouraged to submit his or her name for consideration. Application forms are available at the Village Hall, or we can mail one to - you. The award(s) will be presented at the annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service in November. For more information, call Barb Bishop at 317-2490. RED RIBBON WEEK The National Family Partnership of Deerfield is hosting Red Ribbon Week beginning October 21"' This campaign provides a format and symbol for communities nationwide to present a unified visible commitment toward creating a drug free America. Your are encouraged to show your support by participating in community drug and violence prevention activities. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES The Village would like to remind our senior and disabled residents that subsidized cab service is offered by the Village. The discount entitles the rider to $.50 in -town fares, a special discount to and from Highland Park Hospital, and a discount for out-of-town fares. For more information, contact the Village at 945-5000. With the help of a grant from the United Way, the Park District has introduced a new service called The Senior Car. It is really a van which will transport seniors within the following area: Rt. 22 on the north, the Edens Spur on the south, Green Bay Road on the east and Milwaukee Avenue on the west. It will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. with reservations taken daily from 9 A.M. to noon. Each one-way ride costs $3. For more information or to make reservations, call the Senior Center office at 940-4010. RECYCLING Deerfield continues to be a leader in recycling. If you need an additional recycling bin or have any questions about the program, call the Village Hall at 945-5000. "TRUSTEE IN THE TOWN" The next "Trustee in the Town" will be from 9 A.M. to noon on Saturday, October 28`s at First Midwest Bank. You are encouraged to stop in, ask questions and/or share your views on any issues. HALLOWEEN HOOPLA They're baaa-ck... with one of Deerfield's favorite special events, Halloween Hoopla 2000! The staff of the Deerfield Park District and representatives from School District #109 PTOs have been working very hard planning for this popular October event and recruiting volunteers. Hoopla festivities begin on Friday night, October 20'h from 7-9 P.M. with the annual dance for 6t°, 7 h and 8'b graders at Shepard Middle School. The cost is $4 at the door and the event will feature entertainment by DJ Energy Production and refreshments for sale. From 7-9:30 P.M. on Friday night, October 27`h, head over to Jewett Park to scare yourself silly at The haunted house ($3 per person at the door). While you're there, you can also enjoy the Hoopla bonfire. They will be selling refreshments and glow -in -the -dark promotional items sure to light up the night and put you in the Halloween spirit. On Saturday, October 28`h from 3-6 P.M., come to Jewett Park and Community Center for outdoor games, including a great new laser tag game, crafts, face painting, balloon twisters, a magician, musical entertainment, ghost bingo, a cake walk, prizes and surprises. The Optimist Club will be selling food, while Deerfield Senior Center members will handle ticket sales. The haunted house ($3) will be open from 6-9 P.M., as will the outdoor laser tag game ($1). Glow -in -the -dark promotional items will also be on sale. Volunteers for the event are supplied by the Coho Swim Club, Walden, Wilmot, South Park, and Kipling elementary schools, and Caruso and Shepard middle schools. Everyone is encouraged to wear costumes and get into the Hoopla mood! For more information about Halloween Hoopla, call 945-0650. TRICK -OR -TREAT DATE & HOURS UNITED WAY Tuesday, October 31"' - 3:30 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M. r. This it the time of year when residents are sent letters requesting contributions to the Deerfield Lincolnshire Bannockburn Riverwoods Area United THERE WILL BE NO RESCHEDULING DUE Way. All donations received are distributed to area TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. agencies that serve the needs of these communities. 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 Printed on Recycled Paper Printed at SPS, The Printing Company, Inc. (847) 498-6126 Bulk Rate U.S.POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 1 Deerfield, Illinois CAR/PRE-SORT POSTAL CUSTOMER DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 • Police Beat Halloween Safety Tips DEERFIELD TRICK -OR -TREAT TIME: Tuesday, October 31 3:30pm - 7:00pm. Halloween may be a fun holiday for kids, but for parents, trick -or - treat time can be a little tricky. A concern for children's safety exists whether they are out in neighborhoods or back home with bags of goodies. Here are some safety tips that we hope will make Halloween a treat for a11. COSTUMES Check that the costumes are flame retardant so the little ones aren't in danger near burning jack-o-lanterns and other fire hazards. Keep costumes short to prevent trips, falls, and other bumps in the night. Children should have unre- stricted vision. When selecting a costume try utilizing face paint or make-up instead of a mask. A mask may obstruct your child's vision while crossing the street or going up and down steps. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS Sunday October 29th. Because it will get dark an hour earlier we suggest that children have something reflective on their costume. In addition parents might want to consider that a flashlight or glow stick be available to young trick -or - treaters. MAKE TRICK -OR - TREATING TROUBLE FREE Make sure children trick -or -treat with an adult. If you are not going along with them, know who your child is going with and the route they are taking when trick -or -treating. There is always an increase of vehicle traffic on Halloween so remember to stay on sidewalks whenever possible. Remind your kids to stay in your neighborhood and to limit their trick -or -treating to several blocks. October 2000 Remind the kids not to eat their treats until they get home. A good way to get them to follow this safety tip is to give them a snack before starting out for their treats. Parents should inspect every piece of candy that their kids bring home. Any candy that is open or not in the original sealed wrapper should be discarded. If you are distributing candy, be sure to turn your porch light on so the children will know it's OK to approach your house. DRESSED UP AND DANGEROUS? Halloween blood and gore are harmless stuff for the most part. But sometimes dressing up as a superhero, or an outer space monster —coupled with the excitement of Halloween — brings out aggressive behavior. Even fake knives, swords, guns, and other costume accessories can hurt people. If these objects are part of a child's costume, make sure they are made from flexible materials. SPECIAL NOTE: IF THERE IS INCLEMENT WEATHER ON HALLOWEEN, TRICK -OR -TREATING WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED. 411 Police Beat October 2000 F/ 0 TIPS ON MANAGING CONFLICT Are you irritated? Frustrated? Angry? Ready to explode? You're not alone. Whether it's an argument with a friend, aggravation because a driver cuts in front of you, or a disagreement about the best way to do a job —conflict is part of everyday life. Conflict produces stress, hurts friendships. And can cause injury and death. We can't always avoid conflict, but we can learn to manage it without violence. That way, we use conflict to improve our lives and to learn from past mistakes. WHAT SKILLS ARE NEEDED TO MANAGE CONFLICT • Understanding your own feelings about conflict. This means recognizing your "triggers," words or actions that immediately provoke an emotional response, like anger. It could be a facial expression, a tone of voice, a pointing finger, a certain phrase. Once you know your "triggers," you can better control your emotions. • Active listening. Go beyond hearing just words; try to understand what the other person is saying. Listen carefully, instead of thinking about what you're going to say next. Active listening requires concentration and body language that says you are paying attention. • Generating options for resolving a conflict. Many people can think of only two ways to manage conflict —fighting or avoiding the problem. Get the facts straight, brainstorm all ideas that might help resolve the argument, and discuss the pros, cons, and consequences. MOVING AWAY FROM CONFRONTATION AND TOWARD AGREEMENT • Look at your response to conflict. If your style isn't working — you're left with raging emotions that lead to more problems —try to change. • State your needs and define the problem. Talk about the issues without insulting or blaming the other person. Don't state your position; that's simply your solution to the problem. Take a hard look at what is said (position) with what is really meant (needs). Together, discuss various ways of meeting needs or solving the problem. Be flexible and open-minded. Decide who will be responsi- ble for specific actions after reaching agreement on a plan. IF YOU CAN'T WORK IT OUT ... GET HELP • Try mediation. Courts, schools, and businesses are turning more and more to mediation to help resolve disputes. Mediators do not make decisions for people —they help people make their own deci- sions. In mediation sessions, a neutral third person (or persons) helps the parties in conflict resolve their problem. Media- tors should be detached and unbiased. They may be profes- sionals or volunteers who have undergone intensive training. Mediators do not dictate a settlement; they encourage dialog, provide guidance, and help the parties define areas of agreement and disagreement. A mediation session is confiden- tial. • Try Arbitration. In arbitration, a neutral party acts as a judge. Disputing parties agree on an arbitrator who then hears evidence from all sides, asks questions, and hands down a decision. Usually, the arbitrator's decision is final. Some arbitration programs use a panel of arbitrators who make decisions by majority vote. TIPS FOR MAKING PEACE • Choose a convenient time. • Plan ahead. • Talk directly. • Don't blame or name call. • Give information. • Listen. • Show that you are listening • Talk it through. • Work on a solution. • Follow through.