eBlast - February 14, 2025

Scout Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Cub Scout Pack 214 & Troop 459 invite you to their Annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser Saturday, February 22^nd from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. at the McHenry Moose Lodge #691 - Loyal Order of Moose (3535 N. Richmond Rd, Johnsburg, IL). Money raised through this fundraiser will allow the troop and pack to offset the rising cost of outings, camping, equipment and other various necessities used by the organizations. Click here for further information about tickets and donations.

JHS Baseball Dugout Club Grand Slam - Bingo Fundraiser
Johnsburg High School Baseball Program Dugout Club is hosting a Bingo Fundraiser; Saturday, February 22^nd at the Johnsburg Community Club (2315 W Church St) starting at 6:00p. Click here for further information about tickets; 50/50 raffle baskets, Lucky Duck and more.

Johnsburg Sled Hill – Open
That’s right, the Village of Johnsburg has a Sled Hill! Sunnyside Memorial Park (1515 Channel Beach Ave) and it is available to all residents. Please ensure to comply with the posted Sled Hill Rules or click here for Municipal Code Ch. 8. Please ensure you park in the parking lot, you cannot drive directly to the Hill. 

Johnsburg Outdoor Ice Rink - Open
The Village of Johnsburg has the Ice Rink! Rescue Squad Park (2410 W. Johnsburg Rd) and it is available to all residents. Please ensure to comply with the posted Ice Rink Rules or click here for Municipal Code Ch. 8. Surface preparations are normally prepared in the a.m. hours (weekdays only) for afternoon and evening skating, if snow accumulates on-top we ask to stay off the ice until preparations for day are completed (excludes weekends). Please ensure you park in the parking lot, you cannot drive directly to the Rink. 

Troop #455 – Johnsburg; Recruiting Now #AdventureOn
If you are interested in learning more about Scouting with Troop 455, have your parent/guardian contact them, click here for further information how. Through their doors have emerged 115 Eagle Scouts, will you be next!

Illinois' Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
Applications for the fourth funding round for the Electric Vehicle Rebate Program are being accepted starting NOW and must be postmarked on or before April 30, 2025. The application and instructions are available on the Illinois EPA; Electric Vehicle Rebate website. Applicants must apply during the rebate cycle window and within 90 days of purchase of the vehicle. Funding for the round is limited and low-income applicants are given priority for rebates. Click here for further information and FAQs.

Recommendations for Avoiding Respiratory Viruses as Seasonal Illnesses Increase
Seasonal Respiratory Illness Dashboard with respiratory illnesses on the upswing last month, IDPH issued a health alert to hospitals and healthcare facilities recommending that they take note of local conditions and consider targeted steps to mitigate the circulation of seasonal illnesses. Click here for further information and resources.

Understanding Carbon Monoxide Risks and Proper Winter Home Heating Safety
Winter brings cold arctic air to Illinois and as residents turn up their thermostats to stay warm the risk of a home heating fire or Carbon Monoxide incident increases. The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) encourages residents to have their furnaces checked, change furnace filters, and make sure carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke alarms are functioning properly. Unlike smoke, carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas only detectable by special devices and CO alarms. Click here for further information, tools and resources.

"Winter Weather – Get it Together" - plan ahead for snow and ice...
Now is a crucial time to begin practicing winter driving skills and preparing for even routine trips to take longer to complete, though temperatures are above freezing during the day and roads appear clear. As part of the “Winter Weather – Get it Together” campaign, travelers are encouraged to follow these simple guidelines. Asking drivers to help us protect them by slowing down during storms and increasing their distance from other vehicles, especially snowplows and emergency responders. If they become stranded along the road, drivers should dial *999 for assistance and remain with their vehicles because even during severe weather, help is only a phone call away.

ComEd – Snow Reminder
ComEd is planning for the winter months. In preparation, they have provided the following guidelines: ComEd transformers and/or switch gear on your property that may need to be accessed in the winter. Occasionally after a snowstorm, snow removal efforts will result in buried or blocked access to critical ComEd equipment. If there is a need to access ComEd equipment, at least ten feet of open space in front of the equipment’s cabinet doors is required. Additionally, at least one (1) foot of clearance on the remaining three (3) sides of the equipment is necessary. If you do lose power, call 1-800-EDISON-1 to start the restoration process.

Friendly Reminder from Village of Johnsburg
Snow and ice removal operations are a battle against inclement weather. The Johnsburg Public Works Department takes whatever steps it can to keep our roadways safe and passable. The Village is responsible for plowing 55(+) miles of roadway. When the snow starts falling, time is of the essence to clear roadways and make them as safe as possible. During and after inclement weather, the following guidelines shall apply: Primary roads and bus routes are plowed first. Secondary subdivision roads shall be addressed next. Cul-de-sacs and private roads shall be plowed once all other roadways are addressed. Salt application will be focused on primary roads, intersections, hills and curves. On street parking is prohibited between the hours of 2:00a.m. and 6:00a.m. Additionally, parking of any vehicle on any public street in the Village after two (2) inches of snowfall is prohibited.

In the process, snow plows leave a windrow of snow on the side of the plow and in front of driveways. This is not intentionally done by the snow plow drivers and is unavoidable. In most cases, the windrow is in the Villages right-of-way and it is too time consuming for the Village to remove it from all driveways. We ask that homeowners pitch in and not plow the windrow back on the roadway because this creates a traffic hazard. The deposit of garbage, rubbish, snow, on any street, sidewalk or public place, or on any private property is prohibited, 12.02(B) Public Nuisances Affecting Health. Please use best practices and remain neighborly by snow impacting your property is to remain on your property, do no accumulate, discharge or pile in the roads or right-of-ways. Click here for the Village’s Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy practices.

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