Vol. 24, No. 5 - Sep 2002eerfield T �rL�s
REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
There will be a brief ceremony on the steps of the
village hall at 9 a.m., Wednesday, September 11'h to
remember those who died in last year's terrorism
attacks. Exact details were not available at the time D-
Tales went to print, but the public is invited to share in
this event.
OPEN HOUSE
• The police department will be hosting an open house
on Saturday, September 21' from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00
p.m. Residents are invited to take a tour of our newly
remodeled facility. A bike auction will also be held on
that day at 12 noon. Bicycles will be available for
viewing at 11:00 a.m.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
The steering committee- continues the process of
updating the Deerfield Comprehensive Plan. In
August, six focus groups met with the village's
planning consultant to offer input on issues that will
help determine the overall vision of the community.
The comprehensive plan is a significant planning tool
providing, among other things, a master plan for land
uses both within and just outside the corporate limits of
the village. It differs from the zoning ordinance, which
contains the specific rules and regulations for
developing property.
•This review process will continue into next year with
several opportunities along the way for citizen input.
The steering committee is scheduled to meet again on
Monday, September 23`d at 7:30 p.m.
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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 on
Sunday, September 8`h from 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m. at
the Deerfield Historic Village (Deerfield Road and
Kipling Place).
Events will include antique appraisals and pioneer and
Native American craft demonstrations, Linda Coleman
History Contest winners presentation and guided tours
(come see the newly restored Ott Cabin, oldest
standing building in Lake County). Food, crafts,
books, historical merchandise, farm stand and flea
market items will be for sale. Admission is free.
REMAINING FARMER'S
MARKET DATES
Every Saturday through October 12`s from 7 a.m.. to
12:30 p.m. in the commuter parking lot at the
northwest corner of Deerfield Road and Robert York
Avenue.
REMINDERS
BLOOD DRIVE - Sunday, September 22nd
in the Pine Room at the Jewett Park Community Center
between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. No appointment is
necessary. It only takes about 30 minutes to be a
Lifesaver.
SCAVENGER SERVICE - Due to Labor Day
holiday, scavenger pick-ups will be one day later all
that week.
VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGS — Due to Labor
Day and Yom Kippur, the September Village Board
meetings will be held on Tuesday, September P and
Tuesday, September 17t'.
ELECTRONICS COLLECTION
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County is sponsoring
a one -day event where broken or unwanted household
electronics will be collected on Saturday, September
14d' at 333 Knightsbridge Parkway, Lincolnshire
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and it is free to Lake
County residents. A variety of items will be accepted
at this event including:
Computer Equipment — personal computers,
monitors, keyboards, mice, cords/cables, modems,
laptops, main frames, hard drives, printers, CD
ROM/Zip/Tape drives, Palm organizers, Gameboys,
video games, joy sticks.
Home Electronics & Appliances — televisions, VCRs,
laser disc players, cameras, camcorders, radios,
speakers, portable CD players, microwaves, blenders,
mixing machines, waffle irons, coffee makers, toasters,
fans, vacuums, hair dryers, sewing machines, power
tools, scales, circuit breaker boxes.
Office Equipment — typewriters, word processors,
copy machines, fax machines, adding machines,
postage machines, scanners, calculators, paper
shredders, telephones, answering machines, cellular
phones, pagers, two-way radios.
Items that will not be accepted include air conditioners,
humidifiers/dehumidifiers, or large appliances (e.g.
stoves, refrigerators, freezers)
This is NOT one of SWALCO's household chemical
waste collection events. This event is for residents
only — no commercial, governmental or institutional
materials will be accepted. For further information,
residents can call SWALCO at 847-336-9340 or check
the agency's website (www.swalco.oW.
SCHOOL (DAYS
We would like to remind you that the
schools are back in session. Please
0 ' exercise more than .your usual care in
■� ■■ watching out for children while driving.
FAMILY DAYS THANKS
We would like to thank the following volunteers who
organized and conducted this year's outstanding
Family Days' Celebration.
Committee Chairpersons
Arts _& Crafts - Judy Nelson
Bike Parade - John Sciarretta, Italian Kitchen
Dog Show - Herb Isaacs
Fireworks - Mark Villano, Lions Club
Food - John Pohn, Lions Club
Mini Marathon - Peter DuBois, Rotary Club
Pancake Breakfast - Janet Stern, Newcomers Club
Parade - Gene Di Clemente, Lions Club
Poster Contest - Ester Finne, Koenig & Strey
Senior Center - Virginia Hunt
Ticket Sales - Ed Seidman, Optimist Club •
We would also like to extend special thanks to Ed
Seidman who agreed to take over the duties of
President of Family Days. He replaced Steve Hicks
who was recently presented the Bernard Forrest Public
Service Award for his outstanding contribution to the
community. Steve worked with Ed this year to ensure
a smooth transition which if you attended the
celebration, know was a great success.
ANNUAL LEAF PICK UP
We thought we would give you some advance notice
on when the annual leaf pick up program will begin. It
starts the week of October 2.1st and will continue for
four weeks, making one pass by your house each week.
Remember! No leaves are to be raked into the
street. Equipment now used by village employees
vacuum the leaves from the parkway. The next issue
of D-Tales will provide more details on the program.
PASSPORT SERVICES
West Deerfield Township offers passport services in •
their offices at 858 Waukegan Road. Please call the
township office at 847-945-0614 to schedule an
appointment or for more information.
MEETING SCHEDULE
FLOOD INSURANCE
The public is invited to attend . Village Board and Commission
meetings, which take place at the Village Hall, 850 Waukegan
Road. Dates and times are subject to change.
Tuesday, September 3rd:
Board of Trustees
7:30 p.m.
Youth Council
7:30 p.m.
Energy & Recycling Commission
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 4th:
Village Center Development
7:30 p.m.
Monday, September 9th:
Fine Arts Commission
6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September loth:
Safety Council
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September I Ith:
Residential Redevelopment Review
7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 12th:
Human Relations Commission
7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 17th:
Board of Trustees
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 18th:
Cable & Telecommunications
7:30 p.m.
Monday, September 23rd:
Comprehensive Plan Steering Comm.
7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 26th:
Plan Commission
8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 1 st:
Youth Council
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 2nd:
Village Center Development
7:30 p.m.
Monday, October 7th:
Board of Trustees
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 8th:
Safety Council
7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October loth:
Plan Commission
8:00 P.M.
Tuesday, October 15th:
Residential Redevelopment Review
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 16th:
Cable & Telecommunications
7:30 p.m.
Monday, October 21 st:
Board of Trustees
7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 24th:
Plan Commission
8:00 P.M.
Monday, October 28th:
Anvearance Review Commission
7:30 n.m.
ENERGY & RECYCLING COMMISSION
(Eighth article in a series describing the various volunteer boards &
commissions which advise the Mayor and Board of Trustees)
The Energy & Recycling Commission consists of
seven members whose responsibilities include advising
the Village Board and initiating matters related to the
recovery of resources and energy conservation. This
•commission plays a vital role in the Village's very
successful residential recycling program.
Members are appointed for three years and meet on
call.
Our Village participates in the National Flood
Insurance Program which offers federally backed flood
insurance for all buildings, whether or not they are in a
flood plain. Flood insurance covers direct loss caused
by surface flooding and local drainage problems. A
mandatory purchase requirement applies to all forms of
federal or federally related financial assistance for
buildings located in a Special Flood Hazard Area,
including machinery, equipment, fixtures, and
furnishings contained in such buildings. For more
information about flood insurance, you are encouraged
to contact your insurance agent.
Before a person can receive a loan or other financial
assistance from one of the affected agencies or lenders,
it must be determined if the building is in a Special
Flood Hazard Area. The Special Flood Hazard Area is
the base (100-year) floodplain mapped on a Flood
Insurance Rate Map. Copies of the map are available
for review in the Village's Department of Community
Development. Many lenders and insurance agents
have copies as well. It is their responsibility to check
this map to determine if the building is in a Special
Flood Hazard Area, although many communities
provide assistance.
If you would like more information on Special Flood
Hazard Area Regulations, you can call the Department
of Community Development at 945-5000. Information
is also available on the Internet. Disaster mitigation
and preparedness websites worth checking are:
http://www.fema.gov/rnit/how2.htm
http://www.fema.gov/impact/howto
http://www.redcross.orgtdisaster/safety/index.html
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FINE ARTS SHOWCASE
Deerfield resident Art Shay, who has photographed the
powerful, rich and famous, will talk about and show
slides from his new book, Animals, at 7:15 p.m. on
Tuesday, September I Oh at the Deerfield Library. The
book is a fascinating and humorous collection of
photographs highlighting our interest in and affection
for 4-legged creatures. This event is one in a
continuing series of Deerfield Fine Arts Showcases
which is run by the Deerfield Fine Arts Commission.
Mr. Shay's photographs have appeared in Life, Time,
Fortune, Forbes, Parade, Sport Illustrated and the New
York Times Magazine among many other journals and
newspapers.
Reservations are recommended by calling 945-3311.
Light refreshments will be served.
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POLICE BEAT
POLICE
BACK TO SCHOOL
School Bus Safety
School brings anticipation, new challenges, and many
safety concerns for our children. Here are some tips to
make the trip to school safer for everyone:
I. Be alert and SLOW DOWN. Always watch
for children playing and gathering near bus
stops. Obey all traffic laws and speed limits.
2. Do not pass a school bus stopped to load or
unload students. Passing a stopped school bus
is against the law in every state. Do not begin
to move after a stop until the bus's red flashing
lights are. turned off, the stop arm is withdrawn
and the bus begins to move.
3. Watch for children darting into the street. The
most dangerous part of the trip to school is
getting on and off the bus.
4. Know and understand laws governing driving
behavior near a school bus.
Getting Around Safely
Find ways to practice pedestrian safety with
your children during your day-to-day
activities; while playing, on walks to school, in
parking lots, etc.
Work out a safe route to school with your
children. Choose the quickest way with the
fewest street crossings and use intersections
with crossing guards. Whenever possible have
children walk to and from school with a friend,
neighbor, brother or sister.
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
850 Waukegan Road
II-M Deerfield, Illinois 60015
• If your child bikes or skates to school make
sure they wear a helmet. Don't forget to lock
up the bike with a sturdy lock.
CHILD BOOSTER SEATS
How long should a child be kept in a booster seat? The
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHSTA) recently established the clearest guidance
yet on when to use booster seats. All children who
have outgrown child safety seats should be properly
restrained in booster seats until they are at least eight
years old, unless they are 4'9" tall. This is still just a
guideline. The real key is how well the seat belt fits
the child, but this new guideline is a measure that every
parent and caregiver can recognize. Excellent sources
for information on child passenger safety are:
www.buckleupamerica.org and www.nhtsa.gov. In
addition, members of the police department have
received training in the installation of child safety seats
and will inspect them for proper fit and installation.
HELP PREVENT BURGLARY
According to the FBI, a burglary happens every 15
seconds in the United States. A few simple steps can
make your home a less attractive target for burglars.
• Lock all outside doors and windows before
you leave or go to bed.
• Keep all garage doors closed and locked.
• Don't allow daily newspapers to pile up.
• Don't leave keys in secret hiding
places... burglars know them all.
• Be a good neighbor; if you notice anything
suspicious in your neighborhood, contact the
police immediately.
• Use motion detector lights and spotlights for
yards.
• Indoor lights on timers — this will give the
appearance that someone is home.
Fire/Police Emergency ...................................... 911
Fire Department Non -Emergency ....................... 945-4066
Police Department Non -Emergency ..................... 945-8636
Village Hall............................................945-5000
Public Works..........................................317-7245
Web Page ................................... www.deerfield-il.org
E-mail ................................. deermail®deerfield-il.org
STEVEN M. HARRIS, Mayor 940-7533
TRUSTEES
JERRY KAYNE 945-5320 DEREK RAGONA 945.2291 HARRIET ROSENTHAL 945-3545
WILLIAM S. SEIDEN 945.2442 VERNON E. SWANSON 945.0227 MATTHEW J. WYLIE 945-5149
ROBERT D. FRANZ, Village Manager
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