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Vol. 28, No. 6 - Nov/Dec 2006Vi11a�'e of I. le 850 Waukeggrf Road' Deerfields Illinois 60015 847/0 5-5000 us online'at Meeting Schedule Meeting times/dales subject to change. November Village Center Development Comm. November I, 7:30 p.m. Board of Trustees November 6 & 20, 7:30 p.m. (Plan Commission November 9, 7:30 p.m. Community Relations Commission November 14, 7:00 p.m. Fine Arts Commission November 20, 6:30 p.m. Cable and Telecommunications Comm. November 21, 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Closed November 23 - Thanksgiving Day Appearance Review Commission November 27, 7:30 p.m. Safety Council November 28, 7:30 p.m. December Board of Trustees December 4 & 18, 7.30 p.m. Village Center Development Comm. December 6, 7:30 p.m. Community Relations Commission December 12, 7:00 p.m. Plan Commission December 14, 7:30 p.m. Appearance Review Commission December 18, 7:30 p.m. Cable and Telecommunications Comm. December 19, 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Closed December 25 - Christmas Day November / December 2006 Vol. 28, No. 6 D. ~TALES Your Municipal News Source Clean Air Counts Leaf Collection Continues MWe'reMaking On September 16th, the aVisible Village of Deerfield held its Difference first Clean Air Counts event at the Deerfield Public Works building. The event coincided with Community Services Day at Brickyards Park. The Village of Deerfield has been a member of Clean Air Counts since 2005 and has taken an active role in educating residents and implementing new ways to reduce emissions of harmful pollutants. a gas can replacement event. The gas can replacement event allowed residents to exchange obsolete gas cans for new, environmentally safe ones. Old gas cans are prone to leaks and can also release harmful vapors into the air. The gas can program was a huge success, with over 70 gas cans replaced during the event. The lawn care program allowed residents to turn in gas powered lawnmowers or lawn equipment to receive a voucher for the purchase of new, environmentally safe lawn equipment. This program was also a success, with 17 lawnmowers collected. Look for additional programs in the future. For more information, visit uvunv.deerfield-il.org. ?v The Village's annual leaf collection program continues through November 17. Please do not put out leaves more than one day prior to your scheduled pickup day. Remember: Vacuum hose machines are used to pick up leaves. Do not rake grass clippings, sticks, rocks, branches or mud to the curb with your leaves. These materials clog and damage the equipment used for collecting leaves. If these items are found, the leaves will not be removed. Continued on Page 3 Acts of Kindness Initiative The Village of Deerfield's Acts of Kindness Initiative is gaining momentum. The Community Relations Commission, after a successful pilot program, is proud to have started this new village -wide program. Dr. Lauren Gerber, the Coordinator of this program, has open meetings at Village Hall on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The first official meeting was held on September 7, and many adult community members attended the meeting and expressed their interest in this new initiative. The attendees discussed kindness, familiarized themselves with the new coordinator and expressed their hopes for the future of this exciting program. The second meeting on October 5 focused on the younger members of our community. Continued on Page 7 Check it Out! Page 2: -Automated Water Bill Payment Page 3: • Public Works Information Page 5: • Police Department Information Page 6: • Holiday on the Plaza! • Holiday Refuse Collection Schedule Page 7: • Village Hall Updates IlvillageNEWS Automated Water Bill Payment Looking for an easy way to pay your water bill? Utilize the Village's automated water bill payment program. This direct - debit program allows you to pay your utility bill automatically. After initial authorization, your payment for each bill is electronically deducted from your checking or savings account. Customers must complete and return an authorization form. This form is available online at wunv.deerfield-il.org and at Village Hall. After the form is received, you will continue to receive regular statements, but the amount due section will read "AUTOMATED BILL PAY." The payment to the Village will be electronically transferred on the 26th day of the month or, if the 26th falls on a weekend or holiday, the next business day. O� Clip and Save! This service is provided at no charge; however, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that sufficient funds are available in the account for withdrawal. Any transfer . requests that are returned by the bank for any reason will be charged a $15 fee. Bills that are not paid by the due date will also receive the standard late fee of 10% of the amount due, and a late notice will be mailed to the billing address. To enroll, please fill out the authorization form and return it to the Finance Department,. 850 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, Illinois 60015, or utilize the drop box on the south wall of the Village Hall. Please contact the Finance Department at 8471945-5000 for additional information. r6- Village of Deerfield For updated news and events visit www. deer eld-il. org or watch cable Channel 10 Important Numbers: Emergency: 911 Village Hall: 847/945-5000 Police Non -Emergency: 847/945-8636 Public Works: 847/317-7245 Utilityproblems? Call these numbers first! ComEd: 1-800-EDISON-1 AT&T: 1-888-611.-4466 North Shore Gas: 1-866-556-6005 Comcast: 1-866-594-1234 Vehicle Sticker Enforcement Village vehicle stickers for 2006 were to be displayed by July I. The Village will begin an enforcement program in the near future by cross-checking addresses with the utility billing system. Notices will be sent to those addresses without current stickers. In addition, the Police Department will begin a random enforcement program to ticket those vehicles without a current Village sticker displayed. In order to avoid a possible citation and $40 fine, vehicle stickers should be purchased immediately. Application forms are available at Village Hall or on the Village web site, unvw.deerfield-il.org. Please note: a late fee applies for vehicle sticker purchases made after July I. Questions regarding vehicle stickers may be directed to the Finance Department at 84719.45-5000. ;6- Are You "In The Know"? Complete information about our Village is available 24/7/365 online at unvw.deerfield-il.org. We encourage our residents to explore the Village's website for frequently updated information regarding a variety of topics, as well as community news. There are also links to other websites of interest and back issues of D-Tales, in addition to Board of Trustees' agendas and minutes and a detailed listing of weekly public meetings. Be informed! Visit the Village's website the next time you are online! Contact the Village via email at deennaii@deetfield-ii.org. Congratulations • to Paul MciJitzer, winner of the 2006 Bernard Forrest Public Service Award! Radon Testing The Lake County Health Department is encouraging residents to check the radon levels of their homes or apartments. Short-term test kits are available through the Health Department for $10.00. The cost includes return postage, laboratory analysis and interpretation by Health Department staff. Test kits are also available from area hardware and building supply stores. For more information, please call the Lake County Health Department at 8471377-803t See Your Soldier! Families with soldiers in Iraq will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with their soldier on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 5 and 6, via the University of Illinois Extension's videoconferencing system. Soldiers at Camp All Asad (Air Force) and Camp Taji/Cooke (Army) will be able to see and talk with family members in private 30-minute "See Your Soldier" sessions hosted by U of I Extension offices in 15 communities. There is no charge to participate. Families must register online at www.seeyoursoldier. uiuc. edu no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, November 3 to be eligible for a time slot, on a first -come, first• served basis. For more information, please call 2171333-5588. Page 2 �aves Cont'd Continued from I Age I Remember: Leaves should be raked into neat piles, as close to the curb as possible. They may not be placed in the street or on carriage walks or sidewalks. Doing this causes safety hazards to pedestrians and drivers. Remember: Following the final pickup in your neighborhood during the week of November 14, all remaining leaves must be baked and a yard waste sticker adhered for regular refuse collections on Mondays and Tuesdays. December 11 and 12 will be the last yard waste ditches and streams is a violation of Deerfield Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Article 3, Section 12-22, and Chapter 17, Article 2. Even grass clippings and branches can accumulate and plug channels. A plugged channel cannot carry water and, when it rains, the water has to go somewhere. Every piece of trash contributes to flooding. • If your property is next to a ditch or stream, please do your part and keep the banks clear of brush and debris. . The drainage districts have stream maintenance programs which can help remove major blockage, such as downed trees. pickups this year. The Village • If you have a storm sewer will not collect any leaves after inlet in front of your home, collection program has ncluded. For more information on the leaf pickup progrun, as well as a detailed map outlining the leaf pickup day for }'our neighborhood, please log on to www.deerfield-il.org. &- What You Can Do to Prevent Flooding The Village of Deerfield experienced a significant rain event in early October. While the flood control system worked as designed, there was still some street flooding. Several of the Village's efforts to control flooding depend on your cooperation and assistance. Here is how you can help: .Do not dump or throw anything into ditches or streams throughout the community. Dumping in our try to keep it clear of leaves and other debris during a rain storm. Water will quickly accumulate if inlets are blocked. • If you see dumping of debris in the ditches or streams, contact Public Works at 847/317-7245. • If you see someone building even a small shed, or making significant grading changes without a Village permit sign posted (a yellow 8-1/2 x II" card), contact the Building Division at 847/945-5000. Check out the Village's website at ►v<v v.deerfield-il.org for more helpful information on flooding. Other helpful websites include: unvn%fema.gov/hazard/flood/ind ex.shim unvw. fema.gov/business/nfip/el v inst.shtm ;6- publicWORKS GIS Information Available Online Geographical Information System (GIS) data is now available online at wmv.deerreld-il.org. This information can be useful to homeowners, as it can provide a wealth of information regarding your property. Information available online includes the following: • Your property's zoning classification. • Whether your property is located in a flood zone. • Your Property Identification Number (PIN). • Downloadable aerial photographs. The website is easy to use and the map is interactive. Users can choose different layers of information and print out maps for personal use, all with the click of a.mouse. These highly informative maps have been created through the Village's involvement in the GIS Consortium, a group of eleven communities who have teamed up to develop GIS programs at a decreased cost, as costs are spread out among all members. The Village has been a member since 2003. This information has become invaluable and is utilized by Village staff to assist in public works construction projects, as well as numerous uses in the police and community development departments. For more information on Deerfield's involvement in the GIS Consortium, please contact Assistant Village Manager Philip Kiraly at 847/945-5000 or at deer►nail®deerfield-il.org. Ready for Winter! As the weather grows colder and the days grow shorter, we are reminded that winter is on the way! With winter comes snow, and the Village's Public Works Department is again prepared to clear the Village's 70 miles of streets. Public Works utilizes over 20 pieces of equipment for snow removal. When the snow starts to fall, salt trucks are the first to respond. If less than 2 or 3 inches fall, the salt trucks alone can handle the storm. The Village uses approximately 3,000 to 4,000 tons of salt every year to help keep the streets safe. If salt alone can not keep the streets clear, all additional snow equipment is called out and put into service. Residents should be aware that Public Works does not park its vehicles until every street has been cleared. The goal is for every street to be cleared within G hours after the snow stops. The Village takes pride in its dedicated Public Works staff who work to maintain safe and clear roadways for residents and visitors to Deerfield. Remember. By Village ordinance, vehicles cannot be parked on the street for 24 hours after 2 - 3 inches or more of snow has fallen. Also, you may not deposit snow from your property on to the street or sidewalk. Your cooperation will help us keep the streets clear! 'ib- Page 3 a t; boardREPORT The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the last publication of DTales. For complete sets of minutes for Village Board meetings, please visit the Village's website at www.deerfield-ii.org. 0 Village Board Action Approved an Ordinance authorizing and amending a special use to permit an addition and certain renovations to the First Presbyterian Church at 824 Waukegan Road. Approved an Ordinance granting a variation for property at 1027 Greenwood Avenue. Approved an Ordinance approving an amendment to the signage plan for Takeda Pharmaceuticals to permit directional signs on the Takeda campus, including necessary sign modifications. Approved an Ordinance amending the sign plan for Public Storage to permit an illuminated, off -site ground sign. Approved an Ordinance granting a special use for a fitness training studio (Fitness Together) at Deerfield Square. Authorized an electric facilities service agreement with ComEd for the village hall expansion project. Awarded a contract for telephone services to Call One. Approved the request for proposal (RFP) for Redevelopment of the Northwest Quadrant of the Village Center. Awarded a contract for engineering services for roadway widening of Waukegan Road at Deerfield High School. Authorized the purchase of water meters from Midwest Meter Inc. Approved an Easement Agreement with the Deerfield Public Library. Authorized a reciprocal reporting agreement between the Village and School District 109. Awards and Proclamations Proclaimed August 26th and 27th as Relay for Life Days in Deerfield. Proclaimed October 6th as Kiwanis Peanut Day in Deerfield. Proclaimed the month of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Deerfield. Presented an award to Hugh Garrity for 25 years of service in the Public Works Department. • Presented an award to jean Spagnoli for 25 years of service in the Community Development Department. Presented the Bernard Forrest Public Service Award to Paul Meintzer. �communityCALENDAR � Village Hall will be closed in observance of the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 23 Christmas Day Monday, December 25 New Years Day Monday, January Have a safe and happy holiday season! Deerfield Park District The Wizard of Oz, a presentation of Deerfield Family Theater Caruso Middle School November 10 - 12 and 17 - 19; Fridays, 8 p.m., Saturdays, 1:30 and 8 p.m., and Sundays 2 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available at the Deerfield Park District. School's Out Programs Jewett Park November 21 and 22 Times vary Holiday Happenings Jewett Park December 26 - 29 Times vary For more information or to register for Park District programs, call 8471945-0650, or visit. invu,. deerfieldparkdistrict org. Deerfield Public Library The Library will be closed Thursday, November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving and Monday, December 25 in observance of Christmas. Adult Programs: Book Discussion: `Any Bitter Thing' by Monica Wood; November 0, 10:30 a.m. Book Discussion: "The Plot Against America" by Philip Roth; November 16, 7:30 a.m. ARTicuLIT Readers Theater presents "Out of Our Fathers' House,"a short play based on Eve Merriam's book "Growing Up Female in America: Ten Lives" December 14, 10:30 a.m. Youth Provnms Drop In Toddler Story Time, Drop in November 3 and 16, 11 a.m. For children ages 18 mos. to 2 1 /2 years Drop In Family Story Time, Saturdays at I I a.m. through November 25. All . ages welcome with an adult. Thankful.Turke}s, throughout the month of November. Marilyn Mice's Wonderful Whirl of Puppets, November 11, 2 p.m. Charlotte's Web Party, November 14, 7 p.m. Drop -In Craft: National Children's• Book Week, November 15, 10::30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Note: Please register in advance for all programs by calling 8471945-3.311. Visit the library on the web at • wunv. d eerl7eldlibrary. org West Deerfield Townshin Township Board meetings will be held November 21 • and December 19 at the Township Offices, 601 Deerfield Road. OLKeeVehicles " ocked Residents are reminded to make sure that their vehicles are locked at all times while parked either in their driveways or on the street. Unlocked vehicles are prime targets for thieves and an open invitation to lose your valuables. Numerous into burglaries have been reported to the I"olice Department in recent months. The majority of the victims' vehicles were not locked. Items such as cell phones, iPods, laptops, purses, wallets and loose change in plain sight are an open invitation, as they are quick and easy to grab. Primarily, these incidents have occurred in residential areas, *but it is important to en►enuber that vehicles should be locked at all times while unattended, even if it is just for a few moments. In addition, make sure your garage is closed and secure at all times, especially if you are not outside and within view of the doors. Open garages are tempting to thieves who may steal bicycles, golf clubs, alcohol or whatever else of value that may be in plain view. These thefts can occur at any time, and daytime thefts have been reported. Be diligent in locking your vehicles, even when parked inside the garage, to reduce your chance of being a victim. 0"f you have questions, please contact lite Police Department non-ente►genc}, number at 847/945-8636. a),. VoIP and Using 911 Digital phone or voice over internet protocol (VoIP) service is an option for Deerfield residents for home telephone service through such companies as Vonage and others. VoIP allows the user to make telephone calls using a broadband Internet connection instead of a regular (or analog) phone line. Some VoIP services work using a computer or a VoIP phone; other services use a traditional phone with a VoIP adapter. Dialing 911 from a VoIP or a cell phone will, in most cases, forward your call to an emergency services department. However, it does not necessarily route your call to dedicated 911 lines, nor will it likely provide your location or call back number. In the case of traditional landline phones, the emergency operator receives the phone number and the exact street address of any emergency call coming into 911 centers. Consumers should be aware of the following: • During an emergency, cell phone and VoIP users need to be prepared.to provide their location and a call-back number to the emergency operator. • If your power is out or your broadband connection is down, your VoIP service may be out as well. Those with medical conditions may wish to maintain a landline phone in the event of an emergency. • If you are in an area with limited service, you may not be able to rely on your cell or VoIP phone in an emergency. policeDEPARTMENT 911 Tips Calling 911 is the quickest method to report an emergency. Telecommunicators are on duty 24 hours a day to answer residents' calls for help. When you dial 911, remain on the line until an operator answers. It takes a few seconds for the call to be connected, typically longer for a cellular 911 call. The call setup time is the lapse between dialing the last digit and when the ringing begins. This is not unique to Deerfield but rather a national occurrence. This short delay may seem frustrating; however, 911 is still the best way to obtain a police, fire, or medical emergency response. (Don't, dial 911 for power outages... call ContEd directly at 1-800-EDISON-1 \to report an ott,tage. If you are concerned about this slight delay, dial 911 to check the connection and state that you are calling to verify that your correct name, address, and phone number are entered into the database. Remain on the line until the call is answered and immediately tell the telecommunicator that you are testing the 911 service. Be aware that if you abandon your call (hang tip) before the dispatch center answers, it is our policy to call you back to determine if assistance is needed. If no one answers your phone, an officer will be dispatched to check on your condition. Some examples of when to call Oil are: • When you see fire or smoke • When you or someone with you is in danger • When you see a crime being committed • When an ambulance is needed because someone is hurt or sick • When someone is trying to break into your house • When someone suspicious is prowling around your home or neighborhood • When a child is approached by a stranger Some examples of when NOT to call 911 are: -To obtain weather reports Aber: - To report LA problems (such as power or phone outages) • To ask for directions or determine roadway names • To obtain general information pertaining to police reports. Be prepared to answer the following questions: • What kind of emergency do you have? -What kind of help is needed? • Where is the emergency? -What phone number and address are you calling from? - For medical emergencies, you will be asked the patient's age, what is wrong with hint/her, and whether he/she is conscious and breathing. Remember that when dialing 911 from a cell phone, you must also hit the send button to complete the call. If you have any questions about your 91 I service, contact the Village's Communications Director, Mary Anne Glouvacz at 8471945-8636. e-&- Page 5 F 'llageINFO Holiday Refuse Recycling Collection Schedule Do's & Don'ts The Thanksgiving holiday refuse collection schedule is as follows: Thursday collections will take place on Friday, November 24. Regular Friday collections will be collected on Saturday November 25. The Christmas holiday refuse schedule is as follows: Monday pick up will be on Tuesday, December 26. -Tuesday pick up will be on Wednesday, December 27. -Thursday pick up will be on Friday, December 29. Friday pick up will be on Saturday, December 30. The New Years holiday refuse schedule is as follows: -Monday pick up will be on Tuesday, January 2. -Tuesday pick up will be on Wednesday, January 3. -Thursday pick up will be on Friday, January 5. Friday pick up will be on Saturday, January 6. m- Holiday Tree Collections. Veolia Environmental Services, the Village's refuse collection service contractor, will pick up Christmas trees and other organic holiday decorations on January 2nd and 8th (for those with Monday collection) and on January 3rd and 9th (for those with Tuesday collection). Trees and other organic greenery will be picked up at the curb if all bags, metal (including tinsel) and other decorations are removed. Items other than "clean and green" will be taken as trash. eb. Recycling is a great way to help the environment. The following is a list of accepted materials to use as a guide when recycling. Remember, recycling carts must be taken to the curb for collection, and recyclables DO NOT need to be sorted. Do Recycle: Newspapers (with all inserts), magazines, junk mail with envelopes, phone books, paper grocery bags, computer paper, cardboard, corrugated cartons (minus plastic handles and "windows") flattened to no more than 2' x 2'. Place heavy items on top. Glass bottles and jars (clear, brown or green colors), tin, bi- metal and aluminum cans, tin foil and trays, food containers # I through #7 and beverage rings Don't Recycle: Hard or soft cover reading books, pizza boxes (or other soiled food containers), carbon paper. Plate glass, pyrex glass, ceramics, light bulbs, shirt hangers, metal parts, plastic caps and tops from beverages and foods, styrofoam, plastic bags, containers from pesticides, paint and commercial cleaners, Recycling Cell Phones and Ink Cartridges: Residents can recycle cell Phones and ink jet cartridges at Village Hall! Boxes for these collections are located in the lobby of Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Road, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. :6- Celebrates the Holidays! Deerfield's annual Holiday on the Plaza will take place on Saturday, December 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Deerfield Square Shopping Center. Visit with Santa and his reindeer, then take a horse-drawn sleigh ride throughout the shopping center. Additional activities include face painting by Mrs. Claus, interactive fun with Santa's Elf and a holiday Toy . Volunteers Needed! The Salvation Army needs your help on Saturday, December 9 and Saturday, December 16. Please consider volunteering for an hour at a downtown Deerfield location to ring the bell and Soldier. Musical entertainment by the DHS Choraliers, DHS Caution a capella singers, The Shining Lights, Merry Maskers Carolers, Quadrille Bell Choir, and Bill Robinson & Friends featuring the hammered dulcimer. Hot chocolate, s'mores and a bake sale will be sponsored by local scouting troops. And yes, Virginia, there's even more! For a schedule of all activities, please call Village Hall at 847/945-5000 or visit the Village's website at unvw.deerfield-il org> e-o- Senior Programs @ PTSC CENTER For more 375 Elm SI-1, D—filtd, It 6DO15 information on any of the programs listed below, including times and locations, please call 847/940-4010. collect donations in the famous red kettle. Everything that is November 8, "The Pirate collected those two Saturdays will (queen" stay in Deerfield to help our November 9 & 10, AARP's residents pay utility bills, rent, Driver Safety Program and buy food or prescriptions. November 11 - December 9, The Salvation Army operates The Gary Midkiff Series: "A throughout West Deerfield Military History of the Township year-round, helping American Civil War —Courage, local residents — and we need Creativity, and Carnage" YOUR help in December! November 12, Big Band Sound of Deerfield Please call the West Deerfield November 14, Second Tuesday Township Office at 847/945- Lecture Series: "America's Place 0614 to join a hardy group of in the Global Economy" other Deerfield residents and (sponsored by ManorCare make a difference in our Health Services and held at community during the holidays! HPCC) November 17, Sudoku Community Blood Workshop November 30, Book/Dessert: Drive "Lighting the Way: Nine Women Who Changed Modern The next Community Blood Drive - America" 'll b h Id S d - e e on un ay, November 30, Living Options is 3 from 8:00 a.m. - Seminar 1:00 p.m. at the Jewett Park December 7, Winter Party Community Center. No December 14, Dickens' Feast appointment is necessary. at the Drake Page 6 l!llage Hall Takes Shape After breaking ground in June, and despite some weather setbacks this fall, significant progress has been made on the expansion of the Village Hall. Concrete footings, foundations, and steel have created the basic form of the new north wing that will house the Administration and Finance Departments, as well as new public meeting space, oillage cluding the new Board Room and other conference rooms. Concrete and brick walls have began to rise, and it is expected that the building will be under roof by mid- to late December, after which construction on the interior will commence and progress through the winter and spring months. This wing Clockwise from top: architects rendering of the Village Hall; forming of foundations; placement of steel and concrete planks; new foundations in place; demolition of the Annex. Thank You! The 2006 season of the, Deerfield Farmers Market came to an end on Saturday: October 14. 'ni, Village wishes to thank those involved with planning and organizing this award winning community event. A special "Thank ..on" goes out to the following: Joiui and Brian Reed Joanne Kunz • I'at and Tom Jester whose hard work and dedication t►: ve made this event such it success! should be ready for occupancy by mid -summer 2007, and then renovation work will commence on the existing Village Hall structure, which will house the Community Development Department which has been relocated temporarily to the basement of the fire station at 500 Waukegan Road. Work is expected to wrap up by late December 2007. While construction is underway, the Village Hall lobby will remain open for business, and public meetings will still take place in the Board Room. Please pardon our dust while construction continues. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for those trying to conduct business at Village Hall. Look for further updates by visiting ►vivtv.deerbeld-il.org. villageINF Kindness Cont'd Continued from Page 1 Meetings were held with many leaders in the Deerfield community to introduce this new initiative. The Mayor and Village Board have been supportive of the program and have embraced the Community Relations Commission's spearheading of this program. School Districts # 109 and #113 have offered to support this village initiative in numerous ways. Many of the district's individual schools are already getting actively involved. Many middle school students have been selected to be Junior Ambassadors of Kindness, twenty of whom attended the October meeting with their parents. These junior high students will be mentored by an involved and high achieving group of high school "Ambassadors of Kindness". At Deerfield High School, several students are trying to initiate an Acts of Kindness Club. Over thirty high school students have already signed on to be high school Ambassadors of Kindness. A larger Village wide and intergeneralional Ambassadors of Kindness club is in lire development stage. Focus groups and brainstorming meetings are being planned to promote the Acts of Kindness initiative throughout Deerfield. Look for further updates on this program on the Village's website, rvtvtv.deerfield-il.o►g, including results of the recent logo contest. Thoughts or comments regarding the Acts of Kindness program may be sent directly to the program coordinator, Dr. Lauren Gerber at Lgerber@comcasLnet. A*- Page 7 lastPAGE Village Voice The Village of Deerfield is committed to providing superior services to its residents. Therefore, we are pleased to respond to your individual questions, thoughts, suggestions, or concerns. Simply return this form to Village Hall or email us at deermail@deerfield-il.org. Please provide an address so that we can respond directly. Name: Telephone: Address: Please return to: Village Manager's Office 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 Village Board meetings are the first and third Mondays of the month and are held at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Board Room at Village Hall. If a meeting falls on a holiday, it is scheduled for the following business day. The Village Board agenda is posted on the Village's website and cable channel 10 on the Friday prior to the Village Board Meeting. D-Tales 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 Philip Kiraly, Editor • The Village of'Deerfield Incorporated - 1903 www.deerfieldal.oig Village Officials Mayor Steven M. Harris - 940-7533 Trustees Robert Benton - 945-1570 Michelle Feldman - 940-0628 Harriet Rosenthal - 945-3545 William S. Seiden - 945-2442 Barbara J. Struthers - 940-0917 Matthew J. Wylie - 945-5149 Village Manager/Clerk Robert D. Franz Village Hall/Police Department • 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 847/945-5000 847/945-8636 (Police non -emergency) Public Works 465 Elm Street Deerfield, Illinois 60015 847/317-7245 POSTAL CUSTOMER DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 1 Deerfield, Illinois 0