Hurricane Sandy Assistance; Election Day Details; Point Park Santa Hours

Bob Carr, ward 4 councilman, discusses available assistance for those affected by Hurricane Sandy, leaf pick-up schedules and the annual Holiday Stroll celebration.

HURRICANE SANDY
If you know of anyone without power and needing shelter, Lake County Emergency Management has opened an Emergency Shelter at the Mentor Senior Center, located at 8484 Munson Road in Mentor. Transportation is available from Laketran 354-6100.

ELECTION DAY
49% of us want to keep Obama and 49% of us want to replace with Romney! Very important election on Tuesday. Make sure you vote for your preferred candidate and if you are part of the 2% — you only have a few days to decide. Plain Dealer analysis last week says that Lake County is one of 3 counties which are consistent indicators of how the state will vote. Lake County is one of the early reporting counties, based on size and the use of electronic ballots. So Tuesday night, watch for Lake County results and that could be a bellweather indication of how the election may turn.
On the other hand, I can’t wait until it is over! My phone line is ringing constantly with recorded campaign messages and I am not answering the phone. If you need to call me, please leave a message and I will get right back to you.
Locally, we have two City of Willoughby Issues on the ballot. Issue 3 (Parks and Recreation) and Issue 4 are Renewal Tax Levies. BOTH of these are renewal levies which means NO MORE TAXES. Please vote yes and approve both levies so we can continue offering the same level of City Services.

VISIT SANTA IN WILLOUGHBY November 30 – December 23 in his house in Wes Point Park.

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 5:00 – 7:45 pm
Saturdays & Sundays 2:00 – 4:45 pm

Please bring a non-perishable food item when visiting Santa. ALL donations collected go directly to the Willoughby Food Pantry. Thank you!

REVERSE 911
Visit http://www.lakegis.org/R911Enroll/ If you no longer have a home land line and would like
to update your cell phone information to receive reverse 911 information phone calls

LEAF PICK-UP
Leaf pickup by City crews will begin around October 22nd (weather permitting) and continue through the first week in December.
Crews will try to do each area at least once a week during this time period.
Please keep leaf piles out of the street gutter and away from street drains and catch basins.
Leaves placed in the street can block drains and catch basins causing street flooding. Leaves placed in street gutters are a violation of Ordinances 915.04d and 521.08i. As always, you can bag (craft paper bags) your leaves and they will be picked up on your regular scheduled trash day along with your yard waste through November 30th.

42ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHTING CELEBRATION
Get into the spirit of the season and join us for our annual Holiday Lighting Celebration.
The festivities will start at 7 pm on Thursday, November 29th at Wes Point Park.
Prior to the lighting ceremony, enjoy the Willoughby Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner.
Proceeds benefit local charities. The dinner is from 4-6:30 pm.
After the lights are lit, don’t miss some great deals at the 20th Annual Evening Lions
Club Christmas Auction in Willoughby City Hall Lower Level.
Proceeds benefit the Lions Christmas Basket program and the Lions eye care program.

For a complete list of events and activities at the Holiday Stroll, click here.

OTHER EVENTS
Gingerbread Building Family Event Friday, Dec. 7th
Call 953-4200 to register.

By Bob Carr
Ward 4 Councilman