e-blast - May 25, 2018

MEMORIAL DAY 2018
Memorial Day in Johnsburg is a patriotic event like no other. Gather your family and join fellow friends and neighbors to honor veterans, both past and present on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28th. Plan to be on the bridge sidewalk by 8:30AM for the opening ceremony. CLICK HERE for more information. 

THE WALL THAT HEALS
​From Thursday, May 24 through Monday, May 28, the 375-foot Wall That Heals will be available to veterans, their families and the general public to visit in McHenry Township Park; where we all can pay tribute and remember those lost during the Vietnam War. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Replica will be open to the public 24 hours a day until Monday, May 28 at 3PM. CLICK HERE for more information.

SEND US YOUR PHOTOS!
While enjoying the festivities this weekend take some photos and email them to us to share with others. These photos may be used in our newsletters, website, emails and social media. Let's see how Johnsburg celebrates Memorial Day! E-mail photos to villagehall@johnsburg.org. 

MEMORIAL DAY SPECIALS AT CHAPEL HILL GOLF COURSE
Start summer off right and play golf at Chapel Hill Golf Course! Other courses may charge holiday rates but at Chapel Hill enjoy weekday rates on Memorial Day!  There is still time to take advantage of other May specials too. CLICK HERE to view specials. Call Chapel Hill at 815-344-1894 or CLICK HERE to set up a tee time.

MCHENRY TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Live fire training exercises will be conducted at 2819 W. Johnsburg Rd and are expected to begin the week of May 28th. Non-fire practical exercises consist of fire hose evolutions, ladders, forcible entry and other fire fighter training topics. The complete burn down of the structure is scheduled for June 1st. Weather conditions may alter the planned dates. CLICK HERE for updates.

SUMMER SAILING REGISTRATION 
Community Sailing School at Pistakee Yacht Club is accepting summer sailing registrations. Enjoy beautiful days on Pistakee Bay while learning to sail. CLICK HERE for more information.

BRIDGE REHABILITATION - CHAPEL HILL ROAD
No wake signs have been installed on the Fox River by the Fox Waterway Agency and additional boat traffic controls have been installed to help direct boaters. The bridge will be closed beginning Monday, June 4th.  In the meantime there may be days of temporary lane closures leading up to the full closure on June 4th. Watch for e-blast updates as the project progresses. Questions regarding these projects can be directed to Helena Sullivan at the McHenry County Division of Transportation at HESullivan@mchenrycountyil.gov or 815-482-4277.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS NO COST HEALTH A1C BLOOD SUGAR TESTS
McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has scheduled no cost A1C blood sugar screening clinics on June 24 at Fellowship of Faith Church in McHenry or July 22 at St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Johnsburg. In addition to the no cost A1C testing, for $25 residents may opt to have a wellness and health screening, which includes a cholesterol and blood glucose screening, heart age questionnaire, blood pressure check, and educational consultation.  All screenings are done by finger stick, non-fasting, and private, with results available immediately.  Results will be given to clients so that they may share them with their doctor. McHenry County residents can make an appointment for the A1C screening or the Wellness and Health screening at www.mcdh.info. Questions? Call Carol Waggoner at 815-334-4580.

TEMPORARY ACCESSORY STRUCTURES PROHIBITED!
In July of 2017 the Village Board approved amendments to Section 7.1-7 Accessory Building and Structures, of the Johnsburg Zoning Ordinance which prohibits the use of temporary accessory structures effective May 1, 2018. The Village first provided notice of this matter last fall.  If you have not yet removed your Temporary Accessory Structure, please do so immediately to avoid costly citations. CLICK HERE to view this ordinance.