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Home My WebLink AboutVol. 36, No. 2 - Mar/Apr 2014D-Tales Your Municipal News Source Vol. 36, No. 2March/April 2014 Village of Deerfield 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 847.945.5000 Visit us online at www.deerfield.il.us Meeting Schedule Meeting times/dates subject to change. For a complete list of meetings visit, www.deerfield.il.us March Community Relations Commission March 11, 7:00 p.m. Appearance Review Commission March 13, 7:30 p.m. Plan Commission March 13 & 27, 7:30 p.m. Board of Trustees March 17, 7:30 p.m. April Board of Trustees April 7 & 29, 7:30 p.m. Community Relations Commission April 8, 7:00 p.m. Plan Commission April 10 & 24, 7:30 p.m. Sustainability Commission April 10, 7:00 p.m. Appearance Review Commission April 28, 7:30 p.m. Check it out! Page 2: • Water Deduct Meters Page 3: • Street Rehabilitation Program Page 4: • Village Board Actions Page 5: • Spring Storm Tips Page 6: • New Public Art Program Page 7: • Transportation Services Village Works to Eliminate Inflow and Infiltration Inflow and infiltration, more commonly known as I/I, is caused by storm (rain) water entering the sanitary (waste) water sewer system. This can be the result of defects within the public sanitary sewer system as well as connections of private sources from residential homes. The Village is working to eliminate sources of I/I and looking for residents to do their part to help reduce sewer backups and save money. Why is this an issue? There are multiple issues that arise when storm water is introduced into the sanitary sewer system. Capacity is a primary issue. Sanitary sewer pipes are designed and installed to carry only the waste water from private property to the waste water treatment plant. These pipes are considerably smaller than storm water pipes which are designed to carry large amounts of rain water. When the storm water enters the sanitary sewer system, the sanitary sewer system is put over capacity and the sanitary water begins to back-up. This can cause sanitary sewer overflows and basement back-ups in homes. Another issue of concern is cost. Sanitary waste water is treated at the waste water treatment plant to have contaminants removed before being re-introduced to the natural waterways. Storm water does not contain these contaminants and does not need to be treated. When storm water enters the sanitary sewer system, the storm water is being unnecessarily treated at the waste water treatment plant. This causes an increase in operating costs at the waste water treatment plant and costs the tax payers more money. Continued on Page 2 New TeenConnect Program looking for Teen Applicants Deerfield teens, are you looking to help the community and make a little money? Deerfield residents, do you or someone you know need help from time to time shoveling snow, mowing the lawn or raking leaves? Let the Village help connect you. Deerfield’s new TeenConnect program aims to connect Deerfield teens who are available to do outside yard work, including snow shoveling, with Deerfield residents who need the service. The Village is working to create a database of teens who are looking for this kind of yard work. The TeenConnect list will provide contact information for Deerfield teens including the name and address of the teen, days of availability, type of work they are willing to do and their expected rate of pay. Residents will then be able to receive the list by mail or email. The resident will be responsible for contacting the teen and for making financial and scheduling arrangements. Continued on Page 2 2 villageNEWS Identifying the Problem The Village of Deerfield, working with different engineering firms over the years, has studied the sanitary sewers within the Village. Most recently, the Village has worked with RJN, Inc., to study the sanitary sewer system and determine sources of I/I. RJN has primarily used two methods to identify deficiencies within the sanitary system. The first is smoke testing, which utilizes high pressure blowers to push non-toxic smoke through the sanitary sewer pipes to identify cracks or illegal connections that allow storm water to enter the system. The second method is dye testing, which utilizes dyed water which is placed in suspect locations. Cameras are placed in the sewers to confirm the dyed water is entering the sanitary sewer. These deficiencies include portions of the Village- owned system, as well as private properties. Fixing the Problem The Village of Deerfield Public Works Department is continually working on eliminating sources of I/I from the Village- owned sewers. Almost all known public deficiencies in Village-owned sewers in the northwest and northeast quadrants have been corrected. Public Works will be repairing defects in the southeast quadrant this year. Once data is available from this year’s study of the southwest quadrant, those defects will also be resolved, as well. The Village Board passed a new sewer ordinance to help eliminate the sources of I/I from private properties in late 2013. The first step in this process is to eliminate low-cost sources of exterior I/I from private residences. This includes removing downspouts from direct connection to the sanitary sewer, replacing clean-out caps on sanitary services, and covering window wells that drain water directly to the sanitary sewer. Residential homes that have been found to have deficiencies have received a letter in the mail requesting that the problem be resolved. Moving Forward The intended goal is to have substantial removal of all I/I from the sanitary sewers over the next few years. The Village of Deerfield will be working on removing all public sources of I/I as new defects are identified. Eventually, homeowners will be required to disconnect all sump pumps and area drains from the sanitary system, as these are major contributors to the I/I problem. The Village realizes that this is an on- going and costly battle against an aging infrastructure. The Village Board, staff and RJN will be working together to determine the best course of action to eliminate all sources of I/I in the most cost-effective manner. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Public Works and Engineering at 847.317.2490 or email engineering@deerfield.il.us e TeenConnect Continued from Page 1 This new program is looking for teens interested in participating. Applications are available on the Village’s website or by calling Management Analyst David Fitzgerald at 847.719.7400. The application requires a parent or legal guardian’s signature for teens under the age of 18. The list will be updated every year to stay up-to-date and teens can indicate what kind of work they are willing to perform, when they are available, and their minimum payment accepted per hour of work. The intent of this program is to assist residents who are unable to do physical work themselves, unable to afford the cost of a professional contractor on a regular basis or only would require assistance on an as-needed basis. For more information on the program or to find an application, visit www.deerfield. il.us or call the Village Manager’s Office at 847.719.7400. e Deduct Meter Option Each property within the Village that receives a water bill has a water meter that measures all water used by that property. A sewer charge is assessed based on the water usage and added to the water bill to cover the cost of the reclamation and treatment of that wastewater (water that is flushed or flows down the drains) and its reintroduction into the environment. If your property has an underground lawn irrigation system, the water used by that system does not require treatment and eventually finds its way back into the ecosystem. The installation of a deduct meter on the irrigation system will provide the Village with the information necessary to deduct the charge associated with water used by the irrigation system. The installation of a deduct meter lessens the sewer charge as it relates to the underground lawn irrigation system. The installation of the deduct meter, permit/inspection fees and meter cost are at the expense of the property owners. Work must be done by a licensed plumber and requires a building permit and a plumbing inspection by the Village’s plumbing inspector. As an approximation, the fees due to the Village when the permit is issued would be: • $75.00 – Plumbing Inspection fee • $100.00 – Certificate of Compliance • $335.23 – 1” Meter cost or less • 0.5% Impact Fee (based on project cost) If you have further questions you may call the Community Development Department at 847.719.7484. e I/I Continued Continued from Page 1 3 publicWORKS 2014 Household Electronic Collection Events: Do you have any household electronics like televisions or old computers that you would like to dispose of? In cooperation with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO), the Village will sponsor 5 household electronics collection events this year. The events are held at the Village of Deerfield Public Works Facility, 465 Elm Street, between 9 a.m. and noon unless otherwise indicated. Visit one of SWALCO’s 2014 Electronics Collection events: • Friday, April 25 – Walgreens Campus (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.) • Saturday, May 17 – Deerfield Public Works • Saturday, June 14 – Deerfield Public Works • Saturday, August 16 – Deerfield Public Works • Saturday, September 27 – Deerfield Public Works For a listing of items accepted, please visit the SWALCO website at www.swalco.org. If you have questions, please contact SWALCO at 847.336.9340 or Deerfield Public Works at 847.317.7245 e Fire Hydrant Flushing During the week of April 21 the Village of Deerfield Department of Public Works will begin flushing all fire hydrants within corporate limits. Opening fire hydrants and flushing out water on an annual basis allows Public Works to ensure that hydrants are in proper working condition and helps to flush sediment out of the distribution system. Signs will be posted in each area before flushing begins. The work is typically performed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and takes approximately two weeks to complete. Do NOT do laundry on the day hydrants are flushed in your area. Flushing may stir up rust that can enter washing machines and cause discoloration to certain types of clothing. Additionally, there may be discoloration in the water coming from the faucets in your home after hydrant flushing is complete in your area. It is recommended that residents flush water from their residential, interior, system through a tub spout for a few minutes to clear out sediment. The water from the tap is safe to drink at all times. If you have any questions, please call the Village of Deerfield Water Department at 847.317.7245 (M-F 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) or email publicworks@deerfield.il.us e Are You a Swiffer Flusher? Dry/wet cleaning cloths and wipes, such as Swiffer and Lysol, are gaining popularity in the marketplace, especially with flu season upon us. When people flush these cloths down toilets they cause problems in your sewer line and in the Village sewer system. These wipes are not biodegradable; they do not dissolve in the sewer pipes. They do, however, get caught on debris such as roots in the sewer lines. One or two cloths may not stop the flow of sewage out of your residence but the cloths could build up over time, necessitating a call to a plumber. Additionally, these cloths do not tear easily and can clog the sewage lift station pumps and cause backups in the sewer system. The directions on the containers of these products state that the cloths are to be disposed of in the trash and are not to be flushed down the toilet. Please dispose of these cleaning and disinfecting cloths in the trash. e 2014 Street Rehabilitation Project The Village of Deerfield 2014 Street Rehabilitation Project is scheduled for a bid opening in March. In addition to routine maintenance items, the contract will include the reconstruction/rehabilitation of 9 streets within the Village. The project will be complete by early fall. The streets that will be focused on this year are listed below: Street Name Starting Ending Princeton Lane Shepard Park Brookside Lane Jonquil Terrace Shepard Park Central Avenue Radcliffe Circle South End Brookside Lane Grove Place Shepard School Brookside Lane Cambridge Circle South End Brookside Lane Brookside Lane West End East End Stratford Road Spot Repairs Spot Repairs Castlewood Lane Christopher Drive Deerfield Road Fairview Avenue Country Court Laurel Avenue 4 boardREPORT deerfield park district March 17 – April 12 – COHO Swim Club Spring Stroke Clinic March 20 – “Mardi Gras Gala” at Patty Turner Center March 31 – Spring Flings / Spring Break Activities at Jewett Park Community Center March 31 – Spring Break Sports Camps at Sachs Recreation Center April 1 – 4 – Spring Flings / Spring Break Activities at Jewett Park Community Center April 1 – 4 – Spring Break Sports Camps at Sachs Recreation Center April 13 – Art Show at Patty Turner Center April 17 – Half Day Happening at Jewett Park Community Center for Grades 1-8 Deer Dash (5k, 10k, 1-mile fun run on Sunday, May 4 at Jaycee Park) Registration Open Spring Golf Outing: Deerfield Park Foun- dation & Warriors Wrestling Alumni and Friends – Register now for Wednesday, May 21 at Deerfield Golf Club For more information or to register for Park District programs, call 847.945.0650, or visit www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org deerfield public library All Library programs are free and open to the public. Please register in advance by phone at 847.945.3311, online at deerfieldli- brary.org, or in person at the Library. Are You too Cool to Coupon? Saturday, March 15, 1:30 p.m. Discover the tools to maximize savings at stores and online. Get Creative: Playing With Books Thursday, March 20, 7:00 p.m. Upcycle books into a work of art. BYO or use one of ours! It’s Raining Frogs! Saturday, March 22, 11:00 a.m. (Grades K-5 and parent/caregiver) Come learn about frogs and pond life (hands-on!). Calling All S.T.A.R. Volunteers April 1-30 Rising 7th-12th graders needed to assist with Summer Reading program. Applica- tions at Youth Services desk in April. Ten Ways to Simplify your Finances Saturday, April 5, 10:30 a.m. Money Smart Kids Thursday, April 10, 4:30 p.m. (Grades 3-6) Learn what banks do, the importance of saving money, and how to open your own bank account It’s Magic! Saturday, April 12, 11:00 a.m. (Ages 5-12 and parent/caregiver) Magic show packed with vanishing acts and mind-reading tricks. Poems While You Wait Saturday, April 12, 1:45-4:45 p.m. Provide poets with a subject or one- word and they’ll type a poem for you to take home. Improv 101 Thursday, April 17, 7:00-8:30 p.m. (Grades 7-12) Learn games, invent characters and create scenes on the spot. No experience required! Container Vegetable Gardening Saturday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. Note: Please register in advance for all programs by calling 847.945.3311. For more information and a full listing of events, please visit the library on the web at www. deerfieldlibrary.org west deerfield township Township Board meetings will be held at 7 p.m., March 18 and April 8, at the Township Offices, 601 Deerfield Road. The Annual Town Meeting will be held April 8, prior to the Board meeting. The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the last issue of D-Tales. For complete sets of minutes from Village Board meetings or to watch recorded meetings on-demand, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us. Village Board Action Authorized request to purchase bulk rock salt from Morton Salt through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Approved ordinance changing the name of Huehl Road to Embassy Way Approved resolution approving a commercial solid waste hauling agreement between the Village of Deerfield and Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLC Approved resolution approving an amendment to the Personnel Policies and Procedures of the Village of Deerfield Authorized request to award the North Trail Subdivision Drainage Study contract to Daniel Creaney Company Approved ordinance authorizing a text amendment and a special use for a dry cleaner to be established at 190 N. Waukegan Road Approved resolution authorizing a text amendment to provide concession services at the Deerfield train station Authorized request to award water system modeling contract to Baxter and Woodman Authorized request to purchase an MT-6 trackless vehicle Authorized request to award material testing services contract to Rubino Engineering Approved resolution adopting the 2014 MFT Street Rehabilitation Project Authorized Police Department to purchase a computerized radio/phone dispatch system and maintenance agreement Authorized purchase of three police vehicles Awards and Proclamations Presented plaques to long-standing businesses within the C-2 District Recognized the DBR Chamber of Commerce, the Cook County Department of Highways and Transportation, Village Engineering Project Manager John Guccione and A-Lamp Concrete Contractors for their help with the Lake Cook Road Reconstruction Project Recognized Dr. Gerald Zachar for 25 years of service to the Village Proclaimed February 18, 2014, Deerfield Community Nursery School Day in honor of its 50 years of service to the community communityCALENDAR 5 policeDEPARTMENT Be a Force of Nature: Take the Next Step In Severe Weather Preparedness Spring storms will soon be upon us. Follow these tips to keep you safe from tornados during this year’s storm season: Always pay attention to watches and warnings. Know where to get weather information (NOAA weather radio, WBBM News Radio 780, cable TV, etc.). There are also a variety of both free and low cost applica- tions to download to your tablet or smart phone devices. Know what to do if tornado sirens have been activated. If you are inside of a structure, go to a pre-designated shelter area such as a safe room, basement, storm cellar or the lowest building level. If you are in a vehicle, get out and find a structure with a safe shelter area as de- scribed above. If you can’t find a structure, lie flat in a nearby ditch or depression and cover your head with your hands. Be aware of the potential for flooding. These simple steps could save your life. For more information, visit the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Severe Weather Awareness page at www.noaa.gov e Outdoor Warning Systems 1. What should I do when I hear the sirens? When the sirens are heard go inside and tune to local media for more information. 2. Why can’t I hear the sirens in my house? Sirens are an outdoor warning system designed only to alert those who are outside that something dangerous is approaching. 3. How can I get alerts when I’m at work or in my house? For alerts indoors, every home and busi- ness should have a NOAA Weather Radio. A NOAA Weather Radio is like a smoke detector for severe weather and it can wake you up when a warning is issued for your area so you can take appropriate ac- tion. Cable television also carries extreme weather alerts that can be useful. 4. When are sirens tested? Sirens are tested the first Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. 5. Why don’t the outdoor warning sirens sound an all-clear signal? People should be indoors and monitoring local media for updates on the storm. 6. Will the sirens warn me of every dangerous storm? The safest approach is to be proactive and use all of the information available to protect yourself and your family from threatening weather. Nothing can replace common sense. If a storm is approaching, the lightning alone is a threat. Sirens are only one part of a warning system that includes preparation, a NOAA Weather Radio, and local media. Use all of these to stay safe. For more information regarding the outdoor warning system please contact the Deerfield Police Department at 847.945.8636 e How does 9-1-1 ‘find’ you on a cell phone? Cell phones are a convenient way for people to stay in touch seemingly wherever they are, at any time of the day, but they some- times provide challenges for emergency services personnel attempting to track the exact location of calls. Over 70 percent of our 9-1-1 calls come from cell phones. When you call 9-1-1 from a landline, the address from where the call originated is automatically displayed by the com- munication center’s software so police, fire and EMS personnel can pinpoint the location. However, when a cell phone is used to call 9-1-1, dispatchers receive an approximate location of the call, based on latitude and longitude. The location gets plotted on an electronic map, providing us with the nearest cross streets. It does not provide altitude and, thereby, we are unable to determine on which floor of a building you are located. Plan ahead Keep some basic information at the ready on a card in case of emergency. Place this card on your refrigerator or other promi- nent place to remind children, babysitters and others of what the address is. In an emergency, when people are under duress, this makes providing this information easy. For more information, please contact the Deerfield Police Department at 847.945.8636 or www.deerfield.il.us e National Telecommunicators Week: April 13 - 19, 2014 Each year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as Telecommunication Officers. In October, 1991, Congress made a formal proclamation to recognize this week as National Telecommunicators Week. Deerfield has eight full-time and two part-time Telecommunicators. Telecom- municators serve as an indispensable link between the officers and the public, as well as a vital support service in the public safety community. They provide radio, telephone and dispatch services with dedication and professionalism. The Deerfield Telecommunicators are proud to serve the Deerfield community and thank you for the opportunity to make a difference each and every day. The Village will celebrate the week by issu- ing a proclamation from Mayor Rosenthal and the Village Board. Please take the time to thank this group of heroes. e 6 communityINFO Fine Arts Commission Looking for Artists for Public Art Program The Village of Deerfield is soliciting artwork loans from artists as part of a new rotating public art program. Artists must be willing to loan works of art for public display for up to one year. The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission will review artwork proposals submitted by artists interested in having their works displayed in the community as part of this public art initiative. The program is solicit- ing paintings, murals, drawings, and other pieces to be displayed in Deerfield Village Hall, the Public Works Facility, Deerfield Park District facilities, the Deerfield Public Library and other government buildings. The Deerfield Public Art Program is open to all visual artists who meet the following criteria: • Artists who are professional and of serious intent. • Artists working in any permanent media. • Art students working with practicing artists/teachers may be considered. • Artists must have knowledge of public art. While previous experience in public art is not required, artists should be knowledgeable of materials, techniques, and public art processes. • Appropriateness of an artist’s work for public display. (Appropriateness in terms of scale, material, content and placement.) • All selected artwork must be delivered to the village “ready-to-hang” for immediate display. Any pieces that arrive needing framing or additional assembly will not be included in the display program and will be returned to the artist. The primary goal of the Deerfield Public Art Program is to publicly display in very visible and accessible locations works of art created by local, regional, national and international artists. All pieces of artwork submitted for display will be reviewed via jury process. The Fine Arts Commission is responsible for reviewing artwork submissions and making a final recommendation to the Village Manager’s Office regarding final artwork selections. Artists may submit up to three pieces of art for consideration. Artists must submit a completed application packet for each individual artwork being submitted. The application asks for information about the piece and the artist, a photo of the piece and a liability waiver. For more information or to find an application packet, visit www.deerfield. il.us or contact Management Analyst David Fitzgerald at dfitzgerald@deerfield.il.us or 847.719.7400. e Deerfield Historical Society Hosts Annual Spaghetti Dinner The Deerfield Area Historical Society hosts its annual spaghetti dinner prepared by the Italian Kitchen on Thursday, April 10, at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm Street, Deerfield. Proceeds benefit the Deerfield Historic Vil- lage. Reservations are required. Pay at the door. Please call 847.948.0680. To learn more about the Deerfield Area Historical Society visit www.deerfieldhistoricalsociety.org e Web Streaming - Watch Village Board Meetings Village Board meetings can be watched live or on-demand on the Village’s website. On the first and third Mondays of the month at 7:30 p.m., Village Board meetings will stream live on the Internet. The morning after each Village Board meeting, the video will be indexed to the meeting’s agenda and posted to the website for easy viewing. Residents can select the section of the meeting they are interested in and the video will jump right to that section of the meeting. Watch meetings at www.deerfield.il.us e DBR Chamber of Commerce Offers Scholarships The Deerfield Bannockburn Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Foundation is pleased to offer three college scholarships to graduating high school seniors residing in the 60015 zip code. A community service scholarship in the amount of $1,000 and two $5,000 science scholarships will be awarded in April 2014. Requirements for application include but are not limited to: residence in the 60015 zip code and high school graduation in the 2013/2014 school year. Additional criteria are available on the application. Applications are available at the Chamber website www.dbrchamber.com, Chamber office and at local high school guidance offices. For more information on applying for this scholarship or to make a donation, please call the DBR Chamber of Commerce at 847.945.4660. Application deadline is March 17, 2014. e Upcoming Events Save the Date: • The Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts is scheduled for Saturday, May 31, through Sunday, June 1. Located along Park Avenue, the Festival brings more than 100 artists and features live entertainment and food from local restaurants. • The Deerfield Farmers Market is gearing up for its 20th year of bringing fresh-from-the-farm produce grown by Midwest farmers and goods produced by local businesses to residents. This year’s season starts June 14 and runs through October 11. e 7 communityINFO Upcoming Events @ PTC For a complete listing of programs or to register to become a member, please call the Patty Turner Center (PTC) at 847.940.4010 or visit www.pattyturnercenter.org. March 18, Men’s Club: “Chicago Sports Teams: A Lifetime of Memories” March 19, CPR Heart Saver Class March 20, “Mardi Gras Gala” March 22, Sketching Class March 23, Social Line Dancing Workshop March 24, 60 Minutes with Barry Bradford: “George C. Marshall” March 25, Men’s Club: “Remembering Mar- shall Fields” with Leslie Goddard March 27, AARP Driving Course Workshop March 28, AARP Part 2 Driving Course March 28, “Friday with Friends”: “Poetry Program with the Library Poets” April 1, Men’s Club: “The Election of 2008” with Barry Bradford April 2, Opera Series with Bob Levi April 3, Mah Jongg for Beginners Class April 4, Part 1 “Museums of the World” April 8, BP/Blood Sugar Testing April 8, Women’s Club “Helen of Troy” April 8, Men’s Club: “The Legendary Frank Sinatra” with Hy Speck April 9, PTC Book Club: “To Kill a Mock- ingbird” by Harper Lee April 10, Supervised Bridge Classes begin April 12, Sketching Class April 14, 60 Minutes with Barry Bradford: “Alexander Graham Bell” April 15, Men’s Club: “The Voyage of the Suzy Wong” with Steve Jackson April 18, Part 2 of “Museums of the World” April 21, 60 Minutes with Barry Bradford: “Steve Jobs” April 22, Men’s Club: “World Wide Current Events” with Lynne Samuels April 22, Excursion: “Touring the Driehaus Museum” April 25, Horticulture Workshop with Jaime April 25, “Polkas and Pierogis” event April 26, Sketching Class April 27, Deerfield Park District Art Show April 29, Men’s Club: “Historical Lake County” with Jennifer Hart e Senior/Disabled Transportation Services Providing reduced fares to senior & disabled riders courtesy of the Village of Deerfield, West Deerfield Township and the Deerfield Park District Village of Deerfield Taxi Subsidy Program Seniors (65+) and disabled Deerfield residents are offered reduced taxi fares courtesy of the Village of Deerfield. Register at Deerfield Village Hall to receive 50 taxi ticket vouchers per month, free of charge. Each ticket is valid for a reduced fare on a one-way trip. When traveling to destinations within Village limits, present the ticket and your fare will cost only $1.00. When traveling to destinations outside the Village limits, present the ticket to receive $5.00 off your fare. Tickets are only accepted by American Taxi and 303 Taxi. Phone numbers to participating taxi companies and complete program details are included on each taxi coupon ticket. For more information about this program please call Management Analyst David Fitzgerald at 847.719.7400 e West Deerfield Township - Going Places The West Deerfield Township and the Deerfield Park District have joined forces to provide more cost-efficient senior transportation options. Going Places - is an appointment-based program that provides independence to those who might otherwise find it difficult to get to physician or dentist appointments. Going Places is a transportation service for West Deerfield Township residents who have mobility challenges that may restrict their ability to meet their health care needs. The Township minivan accommodates wheelchairs, walkers, and companions. How do I apply? Mobility-challenged residents from West Deerfield Township must pre-register with the Township Transportation Department. Riders must also complete a form, signed by a physician, indicating the rider is able to ride in a sitting position. Where does the van go? Trained drivers will pick up riders and deliver them to appointments at local medical offices and hospitals as well as the V.A. Hospital in North Chicago and even non-medical appointments when time and space permit. How do I make an appointment? Rides may be scheduled directly with the Transportation Secretary at 847.945.0614 ext. 310. Medical riders, who can book up to 30 days in advance, are given first priority. Call to make your request for non-medical transportation three days in advance. Requests will be granted if scheduling allows. What does it cost? The fee is $5.00 round-trip, or $2.00 for veterans. For more information about this program visit www.westdeerfieldtownship.org e lastPAGE Village Officials: Mayor: Harriet E. Rosenthal - 847.945.3545 E-mail: harrietrose@comcast.net Trustees: Robert L. Benton - 847.945.1570 Email: bobbenton@prodigy.net Alan L. Farkas - 847.374.9592 Email: alfafoxtrot1@gmail.com Thomas L. Jester - 847.945.6489 Email: tapjester@yahoo.com Robert D. Nadler - 847.948.5131 Email: Robert.D.Nadler@gmail.com William S. Seiden - 847.945.2442 Email: wss5@comcast.net Barbara J. Struthers - 847.940.0917 Email: bjstruthers@bjsltd.net Village Manager: Kent S. Street - 847.719.7400 Email: kstreet@deerfield.il.us Village Hall/Police Department 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 847.945.5000 (Switchboard and Finance) 847.719.7484 (Community Development) 847.945.8636 (Police non-emergency) Public Works and Engineering 465 Elm Street 847.317.7245 847.317.2490 (Engineering) PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 1 Deerfield, Illinois D-Tales 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 POSTAL CUSTOMER DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 reminders: Earth Hour 2014 On Saturday, March 29, from 8:30-9:30 p.m., households, organizations and businesses across Illinois will turn off their lights and turn their attention towards the need for substan- tial, long-term action to raise awareness about energy efficiency and global climate change. Last year, more than 2.7 million Illinois residents helped the lights in communities across the state go dark for one hour — Earth Hour. e Comcast Channel 10 Channel 10 is the Village's cable access channel for Comcast customers. It is updated regularly to provide information about upcoming Village meetings, community events and Village Board meeting agendas. All Village Board meetings are broadcast live on Channel 10. Village Board meetings are the first and third Mondays of the month and are held at 7:30 p.m. Village Board meetings are also replayed on Channel 10 Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Channel 10 also features short, informative videos about Village facilities and services as well as a slide show featuring information from the Library, Park District, Chamber of Commerce and community groups. For more information about Channel 10, contact the Village Manager’s Office at 847.719.7400. e Dine out in Deerfield is a partnership of the Village of Deerfield and the DBR Chamber of Commerce For more information visit the DBR Chamber of Commerce website at www.dbrchamber.com, or call 847.945.4660 e