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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVol. 21, No. 4 - Jul 1999\Deerf field T.S � is • July 1999 - VOL. 21 NO.4 1999 DEERFIELD FAMILY DAYS You are cordially invited to join your neighbors and friends - Saturday, July 3rd and Sunday, July 4th Saturday, July 3rd - Deerfield High School 5:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 5:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 9:30 P.M. GATES OPEN FOR PICNICS, FOOD CONCESSIONS Entertainment for Children Keith Eric & Waterhouse (colorful sounds of Jamaica) J.P and the Cats (50's & 60's) FIREWORKS (Special, best ever show) Tickets: $4.00 for Adults; $2.00 for Children (13 and under) and Senior: Advance Sale: $3.50 for Adults; $1.50 for Children and Seniors (Sorry, No Refunds for 1998 Rainout) Sunday, July 4th - Jewett Park Building and Grounds 7:30 to 10:30 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 8:00 to 9:00 A.M. 8:00 to 9:30 A.M. 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. 8:45 to 10:00 A.M. 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. 10:30 A.M. to Noon 11:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. NOON 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. 1:30 to 2:15 P.M. 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. 2:15 to 2:30 P.M. Pancake Breakfast in the Park l0k Run - 5k Walk, Walden School Bike Decorating Contest and Parade, Rosemary Terr. & Deerfield Flower/Garden Show entries accepted at Community Center Arts and Crafts Sales, Park Grounds Dog Show, Field House Patio Jazzercise with Paula Kooperman Rides, Games and Concessions, Park Grounds Voter Registration, Park Grounds Deerfield Community Concert Band, Village Plaza Water Bill Drawing Flower/Garden Show, Community Center Aw PARADE Entertainment on Fieldhouse Stage Free swimming at Deerspring Pool Children's Magic Show on Stage Free swimming at Mitchell Pool Lions Club Drawing For July 3rd and 4th Food and Rides: $.50 per ticket - Books of $10.00 Volunteers Needed for July 4th Games - Call Steve Hicks at 564-4600, ext. 236 04, Discounted tickets for all events on sale at Deerbrook Jewel, Commons Walgreens, Bannockburn Dominick's, First Midwest, FIRSTAR Bank, and Lindemann Pharmacy Road Entry blanks for the 10k Run - 5k Walk are available at First Chicago Bank/Deerfield. FLOOD INSURANCE D.O.G. DAYS Our Village participates in the National Flood Insurance Program which offers federally backed flood insurance for all buildings, whether or not they are in a flood plain. Flood insurance covers direct loss caused by surface flooding and local drainage problems. A mandatory purchase requirement applies to all forms of federal or federally related financial assistance for buildings located in a Special Flood Hazard Area, including machinery, equipment, fixtures, and furnishings contained in such buildings. For more information about flood insurance, contact your insurance agent. Before a person can receive a loan or other financial assistance from one of the affected agencies or lenders, there must be a check to see if the building is in a Special Flood Hazard Area. The Special Flood Hazard Area is the base (100-year) floodplain mapped on a Flood Insurance Rate Map. Copies of the map are available for review in the Village's Department of Community Development. Many lenders and insurance agents have copies as well. It is their responsibility to check this map to determine if the building is in a Special Flood Hazard Area, although many communities provide assistance. If you would like to determine whether your property may be in the Special Flood Hazard Area, you can call the Department of Community Development at 945- 5000. BUSINESS LOCATION UPDATE Relocated in downtown Deerfield Gould Kelly Travel — 810 Waukegan Road Hair Hutch — 758 Deerfield Road Right Bank Salon — 825 Waukegan Road Village Secretary — 810 Waukegan Road World Wide Liquors — 833 Waukegan Road Relocated to nearby areas in Deerfield DK&B Kitchens — 360 Waukegan Road Dominic Barber Shop — Deerbrook Plaza North Suburban Vision Consultants Ltd — 360 Waukegan Road Vis-i-Vis Furniture — 360 Waukegan Road New Businesses in Village Fitness Experience — Cadwell Comer's Macaroni Grill — 677 Lake Cook Road The Deerfield Park District is planning to hold another D.O.G. Days (,_,Deerfield Olympic Games) on Sunday, August 29 h from 2-6 P.M. at is Mitchell Park. Here's your chance to compete in some of the craziest competitive events ever devised. There will be track and field events as well as soccer, basketball, volleyball and tennis. After the competition, there will be a barbecue picnic with musical entertainment. For more information, call the Park District at 945-0650. YEAR 2000 READINESS IDISCLOSURE In the May newsletter, the Village gave an overview of the Y2k concern, our mission, compliance efforts, and continuing goals. Our overall assessment is that we are in good shape. The Village's Y2k compliance committee has been assessing our systems and fixing any problems that have been uncovered. We are continuing to survey existing equipment and are in communication with vendors who provide service to the Village. While we are doing all we can to avoid disruptions, it is in the best interest of Village residents and businesses to plan for the Year 2000 changeover and to ensure that we have • business as usual on January 1, 2000. The Village is preparing for Y2k as it would for any kind of emergency. We already have an emergency plan in place, but have ' tailored it to include contingency, plans for the New Year. The uniqueness of Y2k is that we know it is coming and, therefore, it is more predictable than a typical emergency situation. We need to take into consideration what is called the "trigger effect." This refers to a situation where an accidental event is perceived as the Y2k moment. For example, a snowstorm on December 31' may trigger some power outages, which may be perceived as being caused by a Y2k instance. Therefore, it is important to be aware of and prepare for possible problems, but it is equally important not to overreact. . The Federal Government has established a toll free Y2k information line for public purposes: 1- 888-USA-4-Y2K or visit the web site at www.y2k.gov • In the September issue of D-Tales, look for tips on how to prepare for the Y2k moment. • C, J V 0 0 IsIcn 2C.Cc village Center Redevelopment South of Deerfield Road In July, the Village Board is expected to take action on the Final Plan for the southeast quadrant of the Village Center. This mixed use development will include a 45,000 sq. ft. two-story retail and office building at the comer of Waukegan and Deerfield Roads and a four-story building at the east end of the site containing approximately 17,000 sq. ft. of specialty retail and 56 apartment units. A single story 4,000 sq. ft. building will be built next to the existing Deerfield Schwinn bicycle shop which, along with the First Midwest Bank property, will be incorporated into the project. The new buildings will be of masonry contruction with a variety of design detailing heights and roof profiles. The developer; Mesirow Stein/ Northern Realty, intends to begin construction this month and occupy the new buildings by next spring. Breaking ground on this redevelopment project will complete a very long land - use review process which, included a citizens advisory group and over ten public meetings before the various boards and commissions. View of covered pedestrian walk-thnu looking north from the interior of the site. The DeeirfieRd Fine Arts Commission Wants Your Input! The newly established Deerfield Fine Arts Commission wants ideas from the residents of Deerfield. The Commission was established to encourage artistic and cultural leadership and to promote all forms of the arts in the community. Please complete this form and return it to the village hall. 1. What arts activities or events should be promoted in Deerfield? 2. List names of artists, musicians, architects, writers, poets, dancers, or actors who live in the Deerfield community. Name: Address: Phone: Field of Expertise: Name: Address: Phone: Field of Expertise: 3. What arts events would you like listed on the Deerfield Fine Arts Calendar (both written and on cable TV)? For example, Library, School, Park District etc. events. 4. If you or someone you know would be interested in serving on a committee to help develop the arts in Deerfield, please fill out the information below. Name: Address: Phone: THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT! Please return this form to Diane Mikula, Village of Deerfield, 850 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015, or fax to 945-0214.. VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD 850 Waukegan Road Bulk Rate Deerfield, Illinois 60015 U.S.POSTAGE PAID Fire Department..............................911 Permit No. 1 Deerfield, llinois Fire Department Non -Emergency 945-4066 CAR/PRE-ISORT Police Department.............................911 Police Department Non -Emergency ............945-8636 Village Hall .............................945-5000 Public Works............................317-7245 POSTAL CUSTOMER Web Page.......................www.deerfield-il.org BERNARD FORREST, Mayor DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 TRUSTEES Steven M. Harris John H. Neuberger Derek Ragona Harriet Rosenthal William S. Seiden Vernon E. Swanson Robert D. Franz, Village Manager Printed on Recycled Paper Printed at SPS, The Printing Company, Inc. (847) 498-6126 0 is CANINE COURTESY If you own a dog, please be a good neighbor and adhere to the following regulations in the Municipal Code: Do not allow your dog to bark, howl, bawl or make other noises that disturb the peace and quiet of any family, individual or neighborhood. • Dogs are not allowed to run at large and should be kept on a leash when being walked. • Remember your pooper scooper when walking your dog. MOSQUITO ABATEMENT Most of the Village is included in the Southlake Mosquito Abatement district which contracts with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management for spraying services. To help homeowners aid in the fight against mosquitoes, Clarke has developed the following checklist: • Get rid of old tires, cans, buckets, drums, bottles or any water hold containers. • Fill in or drain any low places (puddles, ruts) in yard. • Keep drains, ditches and culverts clean of weeds and trash so water will drain properly. • Cover trash containers to keep out rainwater. • Repair leaky pipes and outside faucets. • Empty plastic wading pools at least once a week and store them indoors when not in use. • Make sure your backyard pool is properly cared for while on vacation. • Fill in tree rot holes and hollow stumps that hold water with sand or concrete. • Change the water in bird baths and plant pots or drip trays at least once each week. • Keep grass cut short and shrubbery well trimmed around the house so adult mosquitoes will not hide there. If you have any questions call Clarke's toll -free number (1-800-942-2555). FREE SWIMMING The Deerfield Park District will again offer free swimming to Deerfield residents on the Fourth . of July. Public swimming hours at Deerspring Pool are 1-5 P.M. and at Mitchell Pool are 2-6 P.M. REMINDERS! July 1" is the deadline for displaying that new sticker on your car! Because of the holiday, scavenger and recZcling service will be on Wednesday, July 7 and Saturday, July 10th. 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'" and September 156, 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 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: DAVID COLEMAN - CHRISTINE PARKER CHRISTOPHER NOERPER Honorable mentions went to Brady Mark, Tanya Oxley and Bridget Gregory. Congratulations to these outstanding members of the community whose names will be inscribed on a plaque in the Village Hall. FARMER'S MARKET Dates: Every Saturday through October 16'". Time: 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Commuter parking lot at the northwest corner of Deerfield Road and Robert York Avenue. pEERFIE�O w *Police Beat. POLICE ,July 1999 With the 4th of July weekend fast approaching, the police department would like to offer a few sugges- tions to make your weekend safer and more enjoyable. Traffic and parking can be a problem as every- one is heading to the same location at the same time. The fireworks dis- play starts at approximately 9:30 p.m. at the High School, Saturday, July 3rd. We suggest you try walk- ing or riding a bike to the event. There are sidewalks on the east side of Waukegan Road from Longfel- low to the High School. If you ride your bike, make sure it is equipped with a light for safe night time rid- ing. The parade will be held on July 4th and will start at Deerspring Pool at noon. It will travel west on Deer- field Road to Waukegan Road, where it will proceed north. At Hazel Avenue, it will turn west and end at Jewett Park. Anywhere along the parade route is a good place to view the parade. As always, we ask you to be patient with traffic congestion and to exer- cise caution. Pedestrians and bicy- cle riders create confusion and a safety hazard when crossing in the middle of the block or among pa- rade participants. Remember, it is against the law to possess firecrackers, skyrockets, ro- man candles or any other fireworks containing any explosive com- pound. Fireworks in irresponsible 4th of July hands can cause injury, fire or prop- erty damage. Someone in posses- sion of fireworks can be ticketed and receive a fine of up to $500.00. The parade requires detouring traf- fic on both Deerfield and Waukegan Roads. Eastbound Deerfield Road traffic will be diverted just before the train underpass at Chestnut. Westbound Deerfield will travel north on Kenton or south on Kipling. Northbound Waukegan traffic will detour onto Longfellow or Osterman and Southbound Waukegan will begin a detour at Greenwood and Westgate. VACATION REMINDERS Are you planning on taking a sum- mer vacation? If you are, these are some safety tips that you want to re- member. *Do not leave town without putting your newspaper and mail delivery on hold. Nothing lets a potential burglar know you are not home like newspapers and mail piling up at your house. Don't forget to have the lawn cut while you are gone. *Set timers to turn on lights at dif- ferent times of the evening in differ- ent rooms. If you can, connect one timer to a radio and have it turn on to provide the appearance that someone is home. *Leave a key and travel destination with a trusted neighbor or nearby family member. Then leave that keyholder information with the Po- lice Dispatcher when you call in your house for a vacation watch. *Lock all windows and doors; don't forget the garage and basement win- dows. If you have a sliding patio door, place a wooden dowel or pipe that fits snugly in the track of the door. *One of the best crime prevention devices is a good neighbor. Be a good neighbor and report suspicious behavior immediately. GARAGE SALES If you are planning a garage sale this summer, here are a few things to keep in mind. *Keep your cash either in a pocket or some other secure place. If you accept checks, get proper identifica- tion. *Garage sales are regulated by the Village and require a license that is issued by the Building and Zoning Department. The cost is $5.00 or $1.00 for seniors. *Signs advertising the sale cannot be more than 500 feet from the sale location and must be on private property. Signs cannot be placed on public trees or utility poles. BIKE SAFETY Remember, all bike riders, skate- boarders, or in -line skaters, under the age of 16, must wear a bike hel- met when on a public highway, sidewalk, bicycle path or public right-of-way.