e-Blast – September 2, 2022

Happy & Safe Labor Day – Offices Closed for Labor Day weekend
Wishing you a Happy and Safe Labor Day Weekend from President Edwin P. Hettermann, the Village of Johnsburg Board of Trustees & Staff. Village offices are closed and will re-open on Tuesday, September 6th at 8:00a.m. in observance of Labor Day weekend.

Garbage & Recycling Service Delay - Next week after Labor Day
Due to holiday scheduling (Labor Day Sep. 5, 2021), garbage & recycling services will be delayed by one day next week. Residential garbage and recycling collections that fall on or after an observed holiday will be delayed by one day the week of the holiday only. Contact Lakes Disposal Services, Inc. at 847-366-8582 or 815-675-0400 with any questions. Click here for further information.

Open Burning of Landscape Waste 
Open Burning of Landscape Waste is not permitted at this time. Violators will be fined. The Village's residential refuse and recycling service includes the removal of up to 8 bags or cans of landscape waste per week. For more information visit www.lakesdisposal.com.

Other Alternatives to Landscape Waste Accumulation
There are other alternatives to burning your landscape materials. For more information, click here. The Health Department encourages more environmentally sound alternatives to burning of landscape waste and recommends composting, mulching and native landscaping as possible alternatives to reduce/reuse landscape waste, click here for further information.

McHenry County State's Attorney - Speaks on Elder Abuse
McHenry County State's Attorney Patrick Kenneally will speak on the topic of elder abuse at 1:00p.m. on Wednesday, September 7th at the First Wednesday Fellowship senior's group meeting at Shepherd of the Hills Church, (404 N. Green Street, McHenry). The program is free and open to the general public. Persons attending can park around the back of the building and enter through the center double doors. For further information text 815-670-7103 or call the church office during business hours at 815 385 4030. The office is closed Friday afternoon and Labor Day.

Saufen und Spiel 2022
The Johnsburg Community Club, Inc, the Johnsburg Community Men’s Club and the Johnsburg Lions Club present Saufen und Spiel 2022! Starting Friday evening, September 9th thru Sunday, September 11th, Johnsburg is the place to be for food, music, games and good old fashion fun! A treasured tradition for many years, the weekend honors Johnsburg's German heritage and proudly displays the spirit of our hometown. Featured events include the Black Light Bean Bag Tournament on Friday night, Banjo Beer Night on Saturday night, the Parade on Sunday afternoon and Cow Drop Raffle. Visit the Johnsburg Community website for all the details. To Register for the Parade spot, a donation of $30.00 per parade spot is requested and your completed parade entry form. See you there!

Touch-a-Truck McHenry Township
Come join McHenry Township for a fun filled day, no admission charge. Touch-A-Truck puts kids in the driver’s seat! Children touch, honk, and climb aboard a vast array of specialized vehicles and public safety equipment that are on display. Click here for further information.

Prairie Path Water Company - Water main Replacement
As part of ongoing efforts to improve their water system, Prairie Path Water Company (PPWC) plans to begin water main replacement in various areas throughout their service territory, which includes portions of water main on Brorson Lane, Sudeenew Drive, Channel Beach Avenue, Riverview Drive and Lakeview Street starting the week of September 5, 2022.  PPWC has sent correspondence to homes directly impacted by the project.  The work is expected to be completed by the end of October 2022 and restoration of any disturbed landscaping and asphalt will be performed at the completion of the project. Click here for further information and if you have further questions or concerns, please contact Prairie Path Water Company at 800-831-2359.

2022 Road Resurfacing Program 
The 2022 Road Resurfacing Program is expected to begin on or about September 15, 2022, weather permitting. The following streets will be resurfaced in this year's program: Red Oak Dr, Country Springs Dr, Sandalwood Ln, Lake Dawnwood Dr, Rosewood Ln, Raintree Ct, Sundown Ln, Appleton Ct, Round Hill Ct, Tall Tree Ln, Creekside Ln, Brorson Ln, and portions of Skyhawk Ln. Construction activities will be occurring throughout the subdivision until project completion which is anticipated in mid-October 2022. The Contractor is currently scheduled to work Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:00am – 5:00pm. During these working hours please expect dirt, dust and noise from the construction operations. Minor delays and inconveniences may be experienced when traveling through the project site. Access will be maintained to your home for you and emergency vehicles throughout the duration of the project. Please proceed cautiously when traveling through the construction zone. If you have further questions or concerns, please contact the Village Hall at 815-385-6023.

Electronic Waste Recycling & Brush Drop Off​
The McHenry Township Road District is again partnering with the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County to offer recycling programs for McHenry Township residents. Your next opportunity to recycle is Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 8:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There will be NO drop off of recycling items during the week. Drop off is located in the township employee parking lot at 3703 N. Richmond Road. Click here for further information or click here for Green Guide.

Fall Brush Pick-Up (mark your calendars)
The Village's Fall Brush Pick-Up will begin Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. All brush must be placed by the road no later than 7:00a.m. on September 19th and no earlier than September 9th. Crews will make one pass through each subdivision; therefore, any branches that are not placed by the road when they go by will not be picked up at a later time. All branches must be a minimum of six (6) feet in length (longer limbs travel safely through chipper) and no greater than 6 inches in diameter. They must be placed with their cut ends pointed towards the road in a neat, orderly and manageable pile. Please stack brush into multiple manageable piles; avoid making one large pile. Branches that cannot be put through the chipper safely will not be taken. Evergreen cuttings must be kept separate from other tree branches and will be picked up separately. This service is being provided for larger branches generated from trimming or storm damage and is not intended for disposal of whole trees that have been removed. Please follow the guidelines or contact Village Hall (815) 385-6023 with any questions.

Johnsburg Public Library
The library is now offering basic notary services at no charge. A notary will generally be available Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. as well as certain evenings and occasional Saturdays, call the library at 815-344-0077 to ensure that a notary is available. During the month of August the library is donating all overdue fines collected to the FISH of McHenry Food Pantry. Patrons without fines are still encouraged to add cash donations to our collection jars to help our neighbors in need. Johnsburg High School alums and published authors Julie Navickas and jenny Baertsch will be at the library on Saturday, September 3rd at 11 am. to discuss their diverse writing and publishing journeys and what set them on their creative paths. Kids ages 3-5 and their grandparents are invited to our Giggles, Games and Graham Crackers Celebration on Friday, September 9th at 10 a.m. Registration is required for all programs and can be completed online at www.johnsburglibrary.org, via email to curbside@johnsburglibrary.org, or by calling the library at 815-344-0077. Click here for further and update events and information.

Celebration in the Park 2022 (Mark your calendars)
The Village of Johnsburg and the Johnsburg Community Affairs Committee are busying making arrangements for this year’s Celebration in the Park event. If you are not familiar with this celebration you are missing one of Johnsburg’s most popular events, enjoyed by all ages! Invite your family, friends and neighbors for a fun filled evening with live music from Brass on Fire, delicious food and cold beverages. There will also be games with prizes and FIREWORKS! This is truly a community celebration! This year’s Celebration in the Park event will take place on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Hiller Park (5500 Skyhawk Lane, Johnsburg, IL 60051) beginning at 5:00 p.m. We are very grateful to all of the generous contributors who make this event possible. Donations, in any amount, from individuals, groups or businesses are needed and would be greatly appreciated. For more information or to contribute to this event, please contact Village Hall at (815) 385-6023.

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