Vol. 25, No. 4 - Jul 2003Deerfield T�.L�s
July 2003 - VOL. 25 NO.4
2003 DEERFIELD FAMILY DAYS
{ CELEBRATING THE 100T" ANNIVERSARY OF
THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
{ COME CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF FIREWORKS, FOOD, AND FUN
Thursday, July 3"' —Deerfield High School
5:00 pm GATES OPEN FOR PICNICS, FOOD CONCESSIONS
5:30 to 8:30 pm Kohl McCormick Storybus sponsored by Whole Foods Market
. 6:00 pm Entertainment for Children on stage: Magic Show, Stilt Walker, Moon Walk
6:30 pm J P and the Cats (Oldies & Classic Rock) sponsored by Cubby Bear North
9:15 pm FIREWORKS: Largest and most exciting display in 40 years!
Tickets: $4.00 for Adults; $3.00 for Children (under 13) and Seniors (65+)
• Presale: $3.50 for Adults; $2.50 for Children (under 13) and Seniors (65+)
Friday, July 4th — Jewett Park Building and Grounds
7:30 to 10:30 am
Pancake Breakfast in the Park sponsored by Advanced Imaging/HealthScreen
8:00 am
Rotary IOk Race at Walden School
8:00 to 9:00 am
Italian Kitchen Bike Decorating Contest/Parade, Rosemary Terrace & Deerfield Rd.
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Arts and Crafts Sales, Park Grounds
8:45 am to 4:00 pm
July 4th Jewett Park Entertainment Stage sponsored by Fujisawa Healthcare, Inc.
8:45 to 10:00 am
Dog Show, Field House Patio sponsored by One Deerfield Place -Sr. Citizen
Housing
10:00 to l 1:00 am
Jazzercise with Paula Kooperman
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Rides, games, and Concessions, Park Grounds+
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Voter Registration, Park Grounds
11:00 am to Noon
Deerfield Community Concert Band, Village Hall Court Yard
NOON
PARADE
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Musical Entertainment on Stage
Noon to 1:00 pm
Free Swimming for adults at Deerspring Pool and Mitchell Pool
1:00 to 5:00 pm
Free Swimming for everyone at Deerspring Pool and Mitchell Pool
2:30 pm
Water Bill Drawing (money, Bulls tickets, hotel stays)
For July 34 and 4th Food and Rides: $.50 per ticket — Books of $10.00
Advance Sale Discounted Tickets for all Events at the First Midwest Bank, Bank One/Deerfield, US BANK/Deerfield,
Bannockburn Dominicks, Deerfield Square Walgreens and Deerbrook Jewel Foods
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: ED SEIDMAN, CHAIRMAN 847-937-3519
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SENIORS FORM FRIENDS ]FOR 7['1I11E FUTURE
It's been a long time in coming, but the new Patty
Turner Senior Center will soon be an exciting reality.
This project, a collaboration involving the Village of
Deerfield, the Deerfield Park District, and the Fred
Turner family, will add another beautiful facility to our
community, already blessed with a number of them.
It took over a decade to determine the needs of
Deerfield's growing and very active senior adult
citizens. It took years to find a location acceptable to
everyone. Once those decisions were reached, the
project became "an overnight success." The proof will
be in the pudding, and everyone will get a "taste" on
October 4`h when the dedication ceremony is held at
Brickyards Park.
To celebrate their wonderful new facility, the members
of the current Deerfield Senior Center are showing
their appreciation and personal commitment by
undertaking a fundraising drive to help furnish the new
building. To that end, they are announcing a new
Friends for the Future campaign which will collect
donations from the community at -large to be used for
the purchase of chairs, tables and other amenities for
the Member's Room of the Patty Turner Senior Center.
Why ask everyone?
"We realize that everyone in Deerfield is not a senior
citizen," says Jack McCluskey, president of the Senior
Council, "but if you're blessed with good health and a
little luck, one day you will be. Your contribution
today will guarantee that you'll have a place to sit
when you're ready to join your friends and neighbors
as a member!"
To become a Friend for the Future
To participate in this worthy cause, please make your
check payable to the Deerfield Park
Foundation/Friends for the Future, and send it to the
Deerfield Senior Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive,
Deerfield, IL 60015. The IRS recognizes the Deerfield
Park Foundation as a 501 (c) 3 organization with a tax
ID #36-3300363. Please call 847-940-4010 with any
questions. Thanks for being a friend .... and for looking
ahead to the future.
MUDFEST RETURNS
Mudfest is returning this year. It will held on Sunday,
September 14`h at Noon in Jewett Park. Mark your
calendars and look for further details in the next issue
of this newsletter.
In ongoing efforts to increase public awareness on train
safety and responsibility, Metra, the Deerfield Police
Department and Operation Lifesaver volunteers will be
visiting stations during morning rush hours with a
simple message: ANY TIME IS TRAIN TIME. Look,
listen and live! People are urged to use extra caution
near railroad tracks. Please remember, trains can't stop
quickly, so never underestimate their speed and
distance.
Pedestrian Tins
1. Railroad tracks, trestles, yards and equipment are
private property and trespassers are subject to
arrest and fines.
2. Since 1990, there have been over 3,762 people
killed while trespassing on railroad right-of-way
and property.
3. Trains cannot stop quickly.
4. Do not walk, run, cycle or operate all terrain
vehicles on railroad tracks and property.
5. Cross tracks only at designated pedestrian or
roadway crossings. Observe all warning signs and
signals.
6. Railroad trestles are not meant to be sidewalks or
pedestrian bridges. There is only enough clearance
on tracks for a train to pass. •
7. Be aware trains do not follow set schedules. Any
Time is Train Time!!
8. REMEMBER: Rails and Recreation DO NOT
Mix!
9. Violations could result in a fine of $250.00.
FIREWORKS
It is against the law to possess firecrackers, skyrockets,
roman candles or any other fireworks containing any
explosive compound. Fireworks in irresponsible hands
can cause injury, fire or property damage. Someone in
possession of fireworks can be ticketed and receive a
fine of up to $500. Leave the fireworks displays to the
professionals that the Family Days Commission hires.
THURSDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT AT
DEERFIELD SQUARE
July 10"' -
Anne Harris
July 17'h -
Cover Gurl
July 24`h -
Deja vu
July 3 1 " -
Ronnie Rice
August 71h -
The Only Sons
August 21
Terisa Griffin
All performances begin at 7:00 p.m.
REMINDERS! I CENTENNIALFEST
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July 1" is the deadline for displaying
Because of the holiday, the normal Friday scavenger
and recycling service will be on Saturday, July 5t'.
Please do not forget to secure your recycling materials
at the curb to avoid littering the neighborhood.
Parkway trees are available through the Village's
50/50 cost sharing program. If you would like to
receive information regarding the program, call 945-
5000.
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 15`h and September 15`', the State
imposes restrictions on lawn sprinkling. Even
numbered addresses may sprinkle on even numbered
days from midnight to noon and 6 p.m. to midnight.
Odd numbered addresses may sprinkle during the same
hours on odd numbered days.
You could help prevent possible street flooding by
keeping any Sewer Grates in front of your house clear
of leaves, etc.
JEFFERY WERNER AWARD WINNERS
The Deerfield Youth Council has presented this award
to high school seniors annually since 1969 in memory
of Jeff Werner who, in spite of a terminal illness,
dedicated himself to service to the community. This
year's recipients were: Amy Babington, Carrie
Cunniff and Brad Ford. Congratulations to these
outstanding members of the community whose names
have been inscribed on a plaque in the Village Hall.
FARMER'S MARKET
Dates: Every Saturday through October 1 lth.
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Commuter parking lot at the
northwest corner of Deerfield Road and
f Robert York Avenue. Call us at 945-5000 or
e-mail us at topcarrots(@aol.com.if you would
like more information.
On Saturday, October 4", the village will celebrate its
100" birthday as a municipality with a celebration at
Brickyards Park. Events scheduled are:
Ila.m. Ribbon cutting ceremony — Patty
Turner Senior Center
Noon Games, rides, food and entertainment
throughout the afternoon
4-6 p.m. The Buckinghams — vintage rock
music
Mark your calendar and plan to join us.
MEETING SCHEDULE
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.
Monday, July 7th:
Board of Trustees
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 8th:
Safety Council
7:00 p.m.
Thursday, July loth:
Plan Commission
8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 15th:
Comprehensive Plan Review
7:30 p.m.
Residential Redevelopment Review
7:30 p.m
Wednesday, July 16th:
Cable & Telecommunications
7:30 p.m
Monday, July 21st:
Board of Trustees
7:30 p.m
Thursday, July 24th:
Plan Commission
8:00 p.m.
Monday, July 28th:
Appearance Review Commission
7:30 p.m.
Monday, August 4th:
Board of Trustees
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 5th:
Comprehensive Plan Review •
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 6th
Village Center Development
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 12th:
Safety Council
7:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 14th:
Plan Commission
8:00 p.m.
Monday, August 18th:
Board of Trustees
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 19th:
Residential Redevelopment Review
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 20th:
Cable & Telecommunications
7:30 p.m.
Monday, August 25th:
Appearance Review Commission
7:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 28th:
Plan Commission
8:00 P.M.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES
•CONGRATULATIONS to Justin Malina, an 8's I The following new businesses have opened:
grader at Caruso Middle School, who won the ❑ The Great Indoors - Deerbrook Mall
Chicagoland Suburban Spelling -Bee and competed in j ❑ CIB Bank - Osterman Avenue
the National Spelling Bee in Washington. D.C. The ❑ Cookers Red Hots — relocated to Lake Cook Plaza
community is very proud of you, Justin.
2002 Wateir Quality Data
Contaminant (units) MCLG
MCL Level
Range of
Violation
Date Typical Source of Contamination
Found
Detection
of
Sample
Microbial Contaminants
Turbidity (%, <0.5 NTU)* n/a
TT
100.000
n/a
No
Soil runoff
Turbidity (N'I'U)* n/a
TT=5
0.130
n/a
No
Soil runoff
NTU Max
Inorganic Contaminants
Barium (ppm)* 2
2
0.017
0.017 - 0.017
No
Discharge of drilling waste; discharge from metal
refiners; erosion of natural deposits.
Copper (ppm) 1.3
AL=1.3
0.100
0 exceeding
No
Corrosion of household plumbing: erosion of natural
AL
deposits.
Fluoride (ppb)* 4
4
0.940
0.940 - 0.940
No
Erosion of natural deposits; water additive that
promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and
aluminum factories.
Lead (ppb) 0
AL=15
5.000
0 exceeding
No
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion
AL
of natural deposits.
Nitrate [as Nitrogen] 10
10
0.410
0.410 - 0.410
No
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic
(ppm)*
tanks; sewage; erosion of natural deposits.
Nitrate & Nitrite (ppm)* 10
10
0.450
0.450 - 0.450
No
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic
tanks; sewage: erosion of natural deposits.
ishrfeclion / Disinfection Byproducts
otal Haloacetic Acids n/a
60
6.200
1.900 - 6.200
No
By product of drinking water chlorination.
[HAA5] (ppb)
I'TI-IM ['Total n/a
80
14.30
8.00 - 14.30
No
By product of drinking water chlorination.
1'rihalomethanes] (ppb)
Unregulated Contaminants
Bromodichloromethanc n/a
n/a
5.075
3.800 - 6.000
No
By product of drinking water chlorination.
(ppb)*
Chloroform (ppb)* n/a
n/a
6.225
3.700 - 7.200
No
By product of drinking water chlorination.
Dibromochloromcthane n/a
n/a
2.925
2.700 - 3.000
No
By product of drinking water chlorination.
(ppb)*
Sulfate (ppm)* n/a
n/a
28.00
28.00 - 28.00
No
Erosion of naturally occurring deposits.
State Regulated Contaminants
Sodium (ppm)* n/a
n/a
8.600
8.600 - 8.600
No
Erosion of naturally occurring deposits; used as
water softener.
*Reported by the City of Highland Park
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
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
ROBERT BENTON 945-1570 JERRY KAYNE 945-5320 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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ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT
VILLAGE OFDEERFIELD
2002
This information is being published in accordance with the 1996 Safe Water
Drinking Act as directed by the U.S. Environmental Protection. Agency.
INTRODUCTION
We are once again pleased and proud to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report. This Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is
designed to inforni you about the water we deliver to you every day. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of
drinking water. The Village is committed to insuring the quality and delivery of your water. We hope you find this information usefiil, but if
you have any questions about this report or water quality, please contact Barbara K. Little, P.E., Director of Public Works and Engineering,
at 847-945-5000. We are also pleased to report that the drinking water provided by the Village meets or exceeds all State of Illinois and
United 'States Environmental Protection Agency regulations and that we are not operating under any variance or exemption from the
established drinking water regulations or standards.
SOURCE OF DRINKING WATER
The Village of Deerfield purchases all water from the City of Highland Park. The City of Highland Park draws its raw water from a 54-inch
intake pipe located a mule off shore in Lake Michigan. This intake is 30 feet deep. Two smaller pipes, 16 and 20 inches in diameter, also feed
water into the plant for treatment.
All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by constituents that are naturally occurring or are man made. Those
constituents can be microbes, organic or inorganic chemicals, or radioactive materials. All drinking water, including bottled water, ma
reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicaw
that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the
Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
GENERAL
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As
water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it can dissolve naturally occurring minerals and radioactive material and can
pick up substances resulting from (lie presence of animals or from human activity. Possible contaminants consist of:
• Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural
livestock operations, and wildlife;
• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or
domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff and residential uses;
• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and
petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff and septic systems;
• Radioactive contaminants, which may be naturally occurring or the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, USEPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water
provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same
protection for public health.
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CONTAMINANTS MONITORING RESULTS
The Village of Deerfield and City of Highland Park routinely monitor for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State
ws. The table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2002.
EFINITIONS
In this table you will find many terms and abbreviations you may not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we have
provided the following definitions:
ppm - parts per million or milligrams per liter (mg/1).
ppb - parts per billion or micrograms per liter (mg/1).
ppt - parts per trillion or nanograms per liter (nanograms/1).
NTU - Nephelometric Turbidity Unit, used to measure of the cloudiness in drinking water.
%<0.5 NTU - percent samples less than 0.5 NTU.
Mrem/yr - millirems per year, used to measure radiation absorbed by the body.
pCiR - picocuries per liter, used to measure radioactivity.
# pos/mo - number of positive per month.
AL - Action Level or the concentration of a contaminant, which if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements, which a water system
must follow.
TT -Treatment Technique or a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level or the highest level of a contaminant allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs
as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
MCLG - Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk
to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
n/a - not applicable.
In most cases, the "Level Found" column represents an average of sample result data collected during the CCR calendar year. The "Range of
Detections " column represents a range of individual sample results from lowest to highest that were collected during the CCR calendar year.
If data appears in the "Date of Sample" column, the Illinois EPA requires monitoring for this contaminant less than once per year because
4concentrations do not frequently change. If no date appears in the column, monitoring for this contaminant was conducted during the
R calendar year.
ABOUT THE DATA
Turbidity (NTU) — Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water. It is monitored because it is a good indicator of water quality and
the effectiveness of the filtration and disinfectants.
Sodium — There is not a state or federal MCL for sodium. Monitoring is performed to provide information to consumers and health officials
that are concerned about sodium intake due to dietary precautions. If you are on a sodium -restricted diet, you should consult a physician
about the level of sodium in the water.
Lead & Copper — The Village of Deerfield has been in full compliance with all regulations for lead and copper control.
Unregulated Contaminants — A maximum contaminant level (MCL) for this contaminant has not been established by either state or federal
regulations, nor has mandatory health effects language. The purpose for monitoring this contaminant is to assist USEPA in determining the
occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water, and whether future regulation is warranted.
In addition to the contaminants listed in the following table, tests for the presence of 67 other contaminants were made but not detected
during this calendar year. These contaminants include 9 Inorganic Compounds (i.e. Arsenic), 29 Synthetic Organic Compounds (i.e.
Atrazine), 20 Volatile Organic Compounds (i.e. trichloroethylene) and 6 state regulated compounds (i.e. Aldrin and DDT).
SPECIAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised individuals,
such a s p ersons with c ancer undergoing c hemotherapy, p ersons who h ave u ndergone o rgan t ransplants, p eople w ith H IV/AIDS o r o ther
Wune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about
king water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium
and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1 -800-426-479 1).