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October 2003 - VOL. 25 NO.6
ANNUAL LEAF PICK-UP PROGRAM
Begins: October 27th Ends: November 21st
Four Pickups: Public Works will make one pass by your house each week. Leaves should be ready for pick up
the night before your scheduled day (see map).
IMPORTANT! Vacuum hose machines will be used on all routes. Please do not put the leaves in the street.
Leaves should be raked to the parkway as close to the curb as possible, but not into the street. They should be
piled in a long neat row that does not exceed 5 feet in width. Please keep leaves off the sidewalk for pedestrian
safety. Also for safety reasons, leaves should not be placed on the parkway until the night before your pickup.
Reminders:
• ❖ Don't park on the street the day of your pickup.
We cannot pick un leaves from the parkway
where cars block access.
•'• Materials other than leaves s clippings,
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sticks, rocks, mud, branches) clog and break
equipment parts. If a pile has any of these
materials in it, it will not be picked up and the Thursday
homeowners will have to find other means for Wednesday
disposal.
DEERFELD ROAD
❖ Put out as many leaves each week as possible
so that the crews are not overloaded on the last
pickup. Tuesday Monday
❖ If a crew is able to start in an area before the
scheduled day, they will also return on the
scheduled day.
❖ Rainy weather may delay us, but we will pass
your house four times.
After your final pickup date, all leaves must be
bagged for pick up by the scavenger on the regular
Monday and Tuesday yard waste collection days.
e ember 15th & 16th are the last yard waste
ps for this year because that's when the
compost site closes.
MARK YOUR CALENDERS
Holiday on the Plaza
Saturday, December 13'*from IOA.M. to 3 P.M..
MUDFEST
- REMINDERS
Scavenger and recycling service, which is
_ J usually on Thursday and Friday, will be on
Friday, November 28 h and Saturday, November 29a'
due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
The time changes at 2 a.m. on October 26th. This is
also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke
detectors (which should be done annually).
The neat blood drive is Sunday, December 7th from
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Park District Community Center.
No appointment is necessary.
CALL JULIE -
Illinois law requires that anyone engaging in
excavation activity must notify Joint Utility Locale
Information Exchange (JULIE). JULIE notifies
utilities in the area where digging will be done. The
utilities then locate any of their lines, which may
interfere with digging. Calls must be made two
working days before the dig. For JULIE, call 1-800-
892-0123.
HUMAN RELATIONS AWARD
The Deerfield Human Relations Commission
announces that it is now accepting nominations for its
2003 Human Relations Award. The deadline for this
year's award is Friday, October 31'. Applications are
available at the Deerfield Village Hall front desk or
will be mailed upon request. The award will be
presented at the annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving
Service in November. The commission is seeking the
humanitarian type of individual who goes beyond the
ordinary as a good neighbor, a Good Samaritan or a
helping hand. The nominee should be one who is there
in a personal way for Deerfield residents. The
commission asks all Deerfield residents to look among
their friends and neighbors and identify those
individuals worthy of this award.
Completed applications should be sent to the attention
of Barbara Bishop, Secretary for the Deerfield Human
Relations Commission, in care of the Village of
Deerfield Engineering Department, 465 Elm Street, fax
to 847-317-7248, or e-mail the required information to
bbishop(Rdeerfield-il.org. For more information or to
request an application, call Barbara Bishop at 847-317-
2490 or e-mail her.
Approximately 370 high school students from
Deerfield and surrounding communities participated in
Mudfest on September 14th. This event would not
have been possible without the support of the
community businesses, churches, synagogues, service
clubs, schools and especially the Park District, Fire and
Police Department, Public Works Department and the
Deerfield Youth Council. The Mudfest Committee
would like to thank all those who gave money, services
or time.
RED RIBBON WEED
The National Family Partnership of Deerfield is
hosting Red Ribbon Week beginning October 20th.
This campaign provides a format and symbol for
communities nationwide to present a unified visible
commitment toward creating a drug free America.
You are encouraged to show your support by
participating in community drug and violence
prevention activities.
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.
Sunday, November 2nd:
Walkability Task Force
9:00 a.m.
Monday, November 3rd:
Board of Trustees
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 4th:
Youth Council
7:30 p.m.
Board of Zoning Appeals
7:30 p.m
Wednesday, November 5th:
Village Center Development
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 12th:
Human Relations Commission
7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 13th:
Plan Commission
8:00 p.m.
Monday, November 17th:
Board of Trustees
7:30 p.m
Tuesday, November 18th:
Residential Redevelopment Review
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19th:
Cable & Telecommunications
7:30 p.m.
Monday, November 24th:
Appearance Review Commission
7:30 p.m.
Monday, December 1st:
Board of Trustees
7:30 p.m
Tuesday, December 2nd:
Youth Council
7:30 p.m
Wednesday, December 3rd:
Village Center Development
7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 7th:
Walkability Task Force
9:00 am.
Tuesday, December 9th:
Safety Council
7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December I Ith:
Plan Commission
8:00 p.m.
Monday, December 15th:
Board of Trustees
7:30.p ^�
Appearance Review Commission
Tuesday, December 16'":
Residential Redevelopment Review
7:30 p.m
Wednesday, December 17th:
Cable & Telecommunications
7:30 a.m.
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SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The family of Paul Bryan Horwitz has established a
•scholarship fund to honor a graduating senior at
Deerfield High School who "has made a difference in
the lives of those around him or her". Paul graduated
from Deerfield in 1997 and died suddenly last
December. Contributions (or questions) can be
directed to Sandy Raphael at 945-2740.
BIG THANK YOU!
We would once again like to acknowledge and thank
Pat & Tom Jester, Joan & Brian Reed, and Julie
Sherman for all of their hard work in conducting this
year's weekly Farmers Markets. At the October 7d'
village board meeting, the following merchants were
presented with plaques in appreciation for their
generous contributions to Plaza Pleasures over the past
several years:
Allstate Insurance, The Amish Furniture Shoppe, Bank
Financial, Bank One — Deerfield, Carr America,
Cherry Pit Cafe, Coldwell Banker Realtors, Dear
Franks, Deerfield Auto & Tire Clinic, Deerfield
Garage, Deerfield Marathon, Deerfield Review,
Deerfrelds Bakery, Fujisawa USA, Inc., R Forno
Pizzeria, Koenig & Strey Realtors, Marriott Suites
• Deerfield, McDonald's Family Restaurant, Morgan
Stanley, My Son the Jeweler, Shelby's H, State Farm
Insurance, Upper Crust Bagels, USBanI; Walgreens,
and Zengeler Cleaners.
HANDICAP PARKING
Residents are reminded that Handicap Parking spaces
and the striped areas adjacent to them are not to be
used as a pick-up/drop-off area or a place to idle in
your car. Unlawful use of handicap parking will result
in a ticket and $100 fine.
FINE ARTS COUNCIL PROGRAMS:
• On Tuesday, October 21' at 7 P.M. in the library,
see a preview of Deerfield Family Theater's
November production The Music Man". The cast
is led by the artistic skills of Reece Livingstone
(Director), Rick Wilson (Music) and Debra
Goldman (Choreographer).
• On Wednesday, October 22°d at 7 P.M. the
Deerfield Area Historical Society will continue the
celebration of the village's centennial by
presenting its popular slide presentation of the
growth and development of our village from the
early settlers to WWII. For reservations, call 945-
3311.
DEERFIEIp
POLICE
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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
TRICK -OR -TREATERS
o Carry a flashlight
❑ Walk, don't run
❑ Stay on sidewalks
❑ Obey traffic signals
❑ Stay in familiar neighborhoods
❑ Don't cut across yards or driveways
❑ Wear a watch you can read in the dark
❑ Make sure costumes don't drag on the ground
❑ Shoes should fit (even if they don't go with your
costume)
❑ Avoid wearing masks while walking from house to
house
❑ Cary only flexible knives, swords or other props
❑ If no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road
facing traffic
❑ Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape
❑ Approach only houses that are lit
❑ Stay away from and don't pet animals you don't
know.
PARENTS
❑ Children should carry quarters so they can call
home
❑ Ideally, an adult should accompany young children
of any age
❑ If your children go on their own, be sure they wear
a watch, preferably one that can be read in the
dark.
❑ If you buy a costume, look for one made of flame-
retardant material.
❑ Older children should know where to reach you
and when to come home.
❑ Know where your children will be trick -or -
treating.
❑ Although tampering is rare, tell children to bring
the candy home to be inspected before consuming
anything.
❑ Look at the wrapping carefully and toss out
anything that looks suspect.
Halloween is Friday, October 31d. Hours for trick -
or -treating are 3:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
HALLOWEENHOOPLA
Save the dates and be prepared to have a ghoulishly fun time. Halloween Hoopla is on the way! The festivities kick
off with a middle school dance at Shepard Middle School on Friday, October 17, from 7 to 9:00 p.m. For a fee of $4
per person, participants can dance and enjoy the food and Halloween novelties that will be on sale at the event. •
Everyone is invited to attend the bonfire, corn roast and haunted house at the Jewett Park Fieldhouse on Friday,
October 24, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. and on Saturday, October 25 from 7 to 9:00 p.m. The cost is $3 per person for these
events. Even more fun will be on hand on Saturday, October 25 from 3-7 p.m. at Jewett Park. Preschool games,
balloon twisters, puppet shows, hayrides, face painting, crafts, food and other amusements will be ongoing between 3
and 6 p.m. for $5 per child for all the afternoon activities. For a cost of $3 per person, the lights will be on at the Kids'
Haunted House at the Jewett Park Fieldhouse. The lights will go out for all those brave enough to venture forth after 7
p.m.; the cost will be $3 per person for a ghoul tour through the Haunted House.
This annual event is being sponsored by the Deerfield Park District, the PTOs of School District 109, the Deerfield
Optimist Club, the Patty Turner Senior Center, the Deerfield Park Foundation and a variety of local businesses.
For additional information, please call 847-945-0650.
SCARECROW CONTEST & TRICK -OR -TREAT DAY
Vote for your favorite scarecrow! Teams of Deerfield middle school students have partnered with, downtown merchant
and business sponsors to create and build life-size scarecrows in keeping with the theme of their sponsor. Scarecrows
will be on display at various locations in the downtown from October 18 through Halloween.
Ballots may be obtained at the following locations: Park District, Village Hall, Fire Department, Library, DBR
Chamber of Commerce, West Deerfield Township and the following participating merchants: Ami Ami Boutique,
Amish Furniture Shoppe, Bakers Square, Bank Financial, Baskin -Robbins, Blockbuster Video, Cherry Pit Cafe, CIB
Bank Deerfield Centre Apartments, Deerfield Cyclery, Deerfield Marathon, Deerfields Bakers, First Midwest Bank; R
Forna Pizzeria, Imaginarium, Leather Creations, Music Center of Deerfield, My Son the Jeweler, Pearle Vision, Red
Star Tavern, The Right Bank Salon, Shelby's R,, Swanson's Blossom Shop, Trax Tavern & Grill, and Whole Foods
Market. Voting takes place from October 18-25. The winners will be announced and awards presented at the lighting
of the bonfire at Halloween Hoopla on October 25.
Saturday, October 25, has been set aside by the Deerfield downtown merchants as a special Trick -or -Treat Day.
Children dressed in costume may stop in any participating store and receive a small treat while supplies last. Retailers
taking part in this activity will display an orange pumpkin sign in their storefront window or by the cash register.
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
WILLIAMS. SEI DEN 945.2442 VERNON E. SWANSON 945.0227 MATTHEW J. WYLIE 945.5149
ROBERT D. FRANZ, Village Manager
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