Village Communication September 28, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

Crew #1 will be working on Second Avenue and First Street as well as in the alley between Main and First Street.

Crew #2 will be working on Lincoln Avenue the rest of this week.

Crew #3: A third crew has been added to the project to start clean-up and road repair. They will be working primarily in the north end of the village as well as North Fourth Street this week.

Please remember, when crews are close to your residence, a stake with a lime green ribbon will be placed in your yard indicating where the sewer hook-up will be located at your property line. When that occurs, if you would like your hook-up in a different location, please contact the village office as soon as possible.

Clifton Fall Fest Fundraiser

Make your plans to join us at the Clifton Fall Fest, Sunday October 17th. The event is being hosted by the Clifton Fun Days volunteers. Activities will run from 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and include a soup and salad lunch, pumpkin decorating contest, bake sale, hay rack ride, and a variety of games and contests. If you have any questions regarding this event or would like to volunteer to assist with the activities or donate baked goods for the bake sale, please contact Shannon James at (815) 694-2255 or jamesjs@netzero.com

Recycling

All of you who have been saving your aluminum cans, glass, vegetable/soup cans, plastic, and paper for the last two months will be able to recycle them this Saturday. You may bring your recyclables to the Lion’s Club sign near the railroad tracks on Main Street this Saturday, October 2nd from 8 a.m. till noon, where a recycling trailer will be waiting along with volunteers from the Boy/Cub Scouts to help unload and sort it.

Mayor’s Comments

Congratulations to Jan O’Connell, the new village mayor unanimously selected by the Board of Trustees. She states that she looks forward to her new responsibilities. Jan plans to appoint a new board member to take her seat. Again, my thanks to everyone for my six years as mayor. - Bob Frooninckx
Meetings / Dates

Village Board Meeting Tuesday, October 5th 7:30 p.m.
Fall Fest Sunday, October 17th 11:00 a.m.

September 28, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Water Shut-off / Boil Order

The water has been shut off for the entire west side of the village due to sewer construction. It will be turned back on as soon as possible. In addition, a boil order will be in effect for the west side after water is restored.

Please listen to WGFA 94.1 FM or WKAN 1320 AM for the most up to date information on the boil order status. An additional email will be sent out as soon as possible informing you when the boil order is lifted.

Sorry for your inconvenience,T
he Village of Clifton

Village Communication dated September 21, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

Crew #1 will be working on Second and Third Streets. Crew #2 will be working on Third Avenue today and will then return to Lincoln Avenue for a time.

Please remember, when crews are close to your residence, a stake with a lime green ribbon will be placed in your yard indicating where the sewer hook-up will be located at your property line. When that occurs, if you would like your hook-up in a different location, please contact the village office as soon as possible.

Grant News

The village was informed this week that the grant applied for in February of this year through the DCEO has been awarded in some part. No details are available at this time. Further communication will be forthcoming. Thank you again to the many volunteers who helped complete the Village’s income survey in December 2009.

Clifton Fall Fest Fundraiser

The Clifton Fun Days volunteers are hosting a “Fall Fest” Fundraiser on Sunday, October 17th. Activities will run from 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and include a soup and salad lunch, pumpkin decorating contest, bake sale, hay rack ride, and a variety of games and contests. If you have any questions regarding this event or would like to volunteer to assist with the activities or donate baked goods for the bake sale, please contact Shannon James at (815) 694-2255 or jamesjs@netzero.com

Swimming Pool

It was a very successful year for the Clifton Centennial Pool and the mayor wishes to thank pool manager, Brenda Yohnka and the assistant pool manager, Jessica Meyer, as well as the lifeguards and staff.

Recycling

The Lions Club recycling date will be next Saturday, October 2nd.

Reminder

If you hear “village rumors”, please call the office and let the staff give you the facts as they know them.

Mayor’s Comments

As most of you may know by now, I will be resigning as of September 30, 2010. Health issues have brought me to this decision. I would like to thank everyone for their help during my six year term and the concern you have shown. Please remember, Clifton is your village – get involved and keep it the great place that it is!

Thank you to the village board, the employees and staff; may God bless - Bob Frooninckx

Meetings / Dates

Village Board Meeting Tuesday, September 21st 7:30 p.m.

September 21, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Village of Clifton E-Update September 14, 2010

Sewer Construction Update for the week of September 13, 2010

Crew number one will be finishing up Hancock and will then move to Third Street.

Crew number two will be working on Second Avenue installing the main line and services.

Clifton Fall Fest

The Clifton Fun Days volunteers are hosting a “Fall Fest” Fundraiser on Sunday, October 17th. Activities will run from 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and include a soup and salad lunch, pumpkin decorating contest, bake sale, hay rack ride, and a variety of games and contests.

If you have any questions regarding this event or would like to volunteer to assist with the activities or donate baked goods for the bake sale, please contact Shannon James at (815) 694-2255 or jamesjs@netzero.com. A flier detailing the event is available, if you would like a copy, please let Shannon know and she will get a copy to you via email.

Sewer Construction Update for the week of September 6, 2010

Sewer Construction Update for the week of September 6, 2010

Crew number one will be working on Second Avenue from Main Street to Fourth Street.

Crew number two will be completing George Avenue and Hancock Street and working on Fourth Street just north and south of George Avenue.

Thank you for your patience -
The Village of Clifton