Vol. 22, No. 5 - Oct 2000Deerfield TA,�L'S
ANNUAL LEAF PICK-UP
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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Police Beat October 2000
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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.