City News

* Chenoa Veterinary Clinic has issued a new policy. Effective March 1, 2010 all dogs running at large in the City of Chenoa, that are impounded up by the Chenoa Police Department, will be implanted with a microchip by the Chenoa Veterinary Clinic for future identification of the animal. The cost of the microchip is $47.50 which will be paid by the owner as well as any and all boarding fees and vaccination fees when the dog is retrieved.

* It is unlawful to own or to retain on premises within the City of Chenoa more than three animals of any one species. This of course applies to mammals only, you aren't going to get an ordinance violation for too many fish, just dogs, cats and domesticated pigs. We also are not going to come in and count your hamsters, mice, guinea pigs or rats (yes, I am aware that they are mammals but they are unlikely to be running at large). FYI except for domesticated pigs it is unlawful to keep any barnyard animals such as live sheep, goats, cattle, horses, swine or pigs in the City.

* A reminder from the Chenoa Police Department: It is illegal to use cell phones in school and construction zones. It is also unlawful and simply not a good idea to text while driving at any time.

* With the weather warming and the snow melting the City of Chenoa would like to remind you that the use of skates, scooters or bikes in the downtown area is prohibited.

* Please keep all storm sewers and grates clear of garbage and yard waste.

Community Meetings

Chenoa City Council
When: 3/8/10 & 3/22/10 6:30 pm
Where: City Hall

Chenoa Zoning Board
When: 4/5/10 6:30 pm
Where: City Hall

Chenoa Library Board
When: 3/16/10 7:00 pm
Where: Chenoa Library

Chenoa Women's Club
When: 4/5/10 7:00 pm
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church

Space Age Pioneers - 4H
When: 3/21/10 2:00 pm
Where: St. Paul Lutheran Church

Livingston Anglers
When: 3/7/10 6:30 pm
Where: City Hall

Don't forget to set your clocks FORWARD 1 hour on Sunday, March 14 at 2 am for Daylight Savings Time.

EAB Survey

Be on the look out for the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) survey to be arriving in your mail. Western Illinois University with help from the City of Chenoa and the USDA Forest Service are conducting a survey on the impact of the EAB in our City. Your participation in the completion of this survey would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Boy Scout Troop 22 Pork Chop Dinner Sale

The wait is over! Chenoa Boy Scout Troop 22 will start selling Pork Chop Dinners March 7, 2010. Dinners will still be the same low pre-paid price of $10 each. They will be available for pick-up or delivery Sunday, April 25, 2010. If the Boys miss your house, you may phone your order in to Scoutmaster Chris Wilder 815-945-7806 or Assistant Scoutmaster Mike Johnson 815-945-7649. All proceeds stay in Chenoa to benefit the Chenoa Boy Scouts.

Chenoa Food Pantry News

The Chenoa 4H Space Age Pioneers braved the rain and cold on Sunday, February 21 and went door to door to collect items for the Chenoa Food Pantry. The people of Chenoa were very generous. The kids collected 627 items and $301 in cash for our local pantry. A big thank you to everyone who helped make the day so successful. The Chenoa Food Pantry is still always in need of things. Non perishable food items are always welcome. The most dire need right now is for personal hygiene products (ie soap, shampoo, pads, tampons, deodorant, potty paper, diapers). You can bring your donations to Trinity Lutheran Church or why not bring an item or two when you come up to City Hall to pay your water bill?

2010 Census Jobs

There is another employment test for the 2010 Census sceduled for Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 10:00 am in the Community Room at Heartland Bank in Chenoa.There are many jobs available in the Chenoa, Gridley, Weston, Meadows area. Wages start at $12.50 per hour. The hours are flexible with up to 40 hours per week. Mileage reimbursement is $.50 per mile. The jobs are temporary and should last 8-10 weeks. Practice tests are available at City Hall or online at www.2010censusjobs.gov. If you are interested or have any questions please call 1-866-861-2010.

Chenoa Public Library News

Preschool Story Time
The Chenoa Public Library will have its Story Time for children ages 3 - preschool on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 from 10:30 till 11:00 am. We will read stories and do an activity.

After School Story Hour
There will be an After School Story Hour on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 4:15 till 5:15 pm. We will read stories and do a fun activity.

Book Discussion Group
The Chenoa Public Library will have its next Book Discussion Group at 10:00 am on Monday, March 15, 2010. We will read and discuss the book The Red Tent by Anita Diamant.

Red Cross Blood Drive

The Chenoa Women's Club will be hosting a blood drive March 25 from 3-7 pm at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Parish Hall. To donate blood you must be at least 17 years old, weigh over 110 pounds and be in good health. You will be eligible to donate red blood cells if you haven't donated since January 28, 2010. Walk-ins are welcome but to avoid a long wait appointments are preferred. If you are not called and would like to make an appointment you can contact Dorothy Rhoda 815-945-7445 or Kitty Jackson 815-945-7670. Last year we collected 33 units, lets see if we can top that!

If you would like to have your groups schedule put in the Community Meetings section please call me at City Hall 815-945-7619 or email me at clerk@chenoail.org
Ann Johnson,
Assistant City Clerk

Newsletter Submissions

     The City of Chenoa is pleased to accept submissions for the monthly newsletter. We will take items from any organization regarding community events. Articles should be submitted by the 1st of the month to clerk@chenoail.org and should be relevant from the 5th of the current month to the 1st of the next month. City items will take priority for space but an effort will be made to accommodate all. Any questions please feel free to call Ann at City Hall at 815-945-7619.

Thank You !
Ann Johnson
Assistant City Clerk