e-Blast - September 11, 2020

NEVER FORGET – 9/11
Today marks 19 years since 9/11. This is the anniversary of personal and permanent loss for those families who lost loved ones during 9/11 and we realize the pandemic has impacted how those loved ones can be honored today. The Village of Johnsburg will never forget the tragedy and lives lost.  From President Ed Hettermann, the Village of Johnsburg Board of Trustees & Staff.

GARBAGE & RECYCLING SERVICE DELAY
Due to holiday scheduling, garbage & recycling services will be delayed by one day this week. Residential garbage and recycling pickup will occur on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Contact Waste Management at 800-796-9696 with any questions.

Remember to Recycle Right; over the past several months, the Village has been circulating information about the importance of recycling right. In a continued effort to educate our residents about the importance of proper plastic recycling. Click here for more information about proper plastic recycling methods.

FALL BRUSH PICK-UP
The Village's Fall Brush Pick-Up will begin Monday, September 14th at 7:00a.m. All brush must be placed by the road no later than 7:00a.m. on the 14th of September.  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 and orderly 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 outlined or contact Village Hall (815) 385-6023 with any questions.

JOHNSBURG "BUCKS" PROGRAM - Still time, please visit the Village Hall
The COVID-19 Coronavirus has greatly affected all of our lives, and our business community has especially been hard-hit. To help revitalize our economy, the Village has established a voucher program that will provide a $20 voucher (Bucks) to every household in Johnsburg to be spent at participating Johnsburg businesses. The program, known as the “Johnsburg Bucks Program”, began effective July 13, 2020.  Johnsburg residents must apply for their "Bucks" in person with proof of residency at the Village Hall (1515 Channel Beach Ave, Johnsburg, IL 60051). Click here for further information and to access the application.

2020 SAUFEN UND SPIEL
After careful consideration, the Johnsburg Community Men’s Club (JCMC) has decided to limit the activities for this year’s 49th Annual Saufen und Spiel Festival. However, on Sunday, September 13th, the only event that will take place is the 28th Annual Cow Drop Raffle. Tickets are currently available for $10 per ticket. Click here for further information and contacts. GET READY FOR NEXT YEAR!!  Next year’s Saufen und Spiel Festival will be a celebration like no other.  They will be celebrating 2 very special anniversaries – the 50th Anniversary of Saufen und Spiel and also the 100th Anniversary of the Johnsburg Community Club.

ComEd COVID-19 ASSISTANCE
ComEd Announces Comprehensive COVID-19 Package to Assist Customers and Communities in Need. To help families and communities recover from the economic challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, ComEd, the staff of the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) and a broad group of stakeholders worked to develop a comprehensive customer support package. Click here for more information.

CHAPEL HILL GOLF COURSE
Take advantage of Johnsburg's Chapel Hill Golf Course!  Enjoy some great golf rates. Click here to view their specials! Online reservations are available 24/7 or call the "19th Hole" at (815) 344-1894 for reservations.

CRUISE NIGHT @ MCHENRY MOOSE LODGE 691
All Show Vehicles, Trucks, and Bikes clear your schedule for Tuesday Nights. Moose Lodge 691 has brought Cruise Nights back for the 3rd year featuring a weekly trophy for "Best Show Vehicle", 50/50 Raffle, weekly DJ and Live entertainment. Click here for further information.

COVID TESTING FACILITY - JOHNSBURG, IL 
A COVID-19 drive-thru testing site is open at the Walmart parking lot located at 3801 Running Brook Farms Blvd, Johnsburg, IL. The site is supported by Walmart, eTrueNorth and state & local officials to test anyone who meets CDC and state & local guidelines on who should be tested, including first responders, health care providers and others with symptoms of COVID-19 and those in high risk groups without symptoms. Those interested in being tested need to visit www.DoINeedaCOVID19test.com to see if eligible for testing and to make an appointment. Click here for further information.

JOHNSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
The library is currently open Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Masks are required and they ask that you keep your visit to a maximum of 30 minutes as they are limited to the number of patrons they can have in the building. If you prefer not to come inside they are still offering curbside pick-up of materials-give them a call at 815-344-0077 or email curbside@johnsburglibrary.org

CENSUS 2020
The 2020 Census will provide a snapshot for the Village of Johnsburg - our population, where we live, our community and so much more. The results are critically important as they affect the amount of taxes returned to our community. For every resident that is not counted, the Village will lose out on approximately $1535.00 per person in federal funding every year.

Census data helps businesses, researchers, and communities make decisions. The data can help inform where your community needs more funding for schools, new roads and data collection for Grant funding. In addition to federal funding, state shared revenues are also allocated to the Village on a per capita basis.

Census takers are hired from your area, and their goal is to help you and everyone in your home be counted in the 2020 Census. If the census taker who visits your home does not speak your language, you may request a return visit from a census taker who does speak your language. If no one answers the door, and the bureau determines the home is occupied, census workers may try to get information about people living there from proxy respondents, such as neighbors, or from other government records.

The census taker will ONLY ask the questions that appear on the census form (you must be at least 15 years old to answer questions): address, phone number, number of people living in your home, whether you rent or own your home, and basic information about each resident.

The 2020 Census is more than a count. It's an opportunity to get involved and to help shape the future of your community, a Hometown with Spirit! Click here for further information.