Packets are still available for anyone interested in running for office in the City of West Peoria. The packets can be picked up 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at City Hall. Early voting for the Nov. 4 election is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 27 and Oct. 31 at West Peoria City Hall.
Some hints for a more enjoyable autumn in our community: Do not rake or blow leaves or grass clippings into your street because that causes storm sewers to back up. Landscape Waste Pick Up is included with your Waste Management service until the last Friday in December. Collections are every Friday until then. All residents are required to sign-up for garbage service: 1-800-796-9696; you will be charged for this service.
Residents are responsible for keeping their alleyways free of weeds, debris, etc. No open burning of landscape waste is permitted. Small recreational fires are permitted in approved burn pits. To report a violation, call Peoria County Sheriff at 672-6011.
For more information on city issues, visit the city website: www.cityofwestpeoria.com.
The West Peoria Residents’ Association meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at City Hall. Two speakers, April Dukes, realtor, and John Brady, attorney, will discuss real estate and various concerns of citizen of West Peoria. The public is welcome.
Deputy Lanphear will discuss crime activity and how Neighborhood Watch can help prevent and deter crimes on people’s property and in their neighborhood. To learn more, attend the Neighborhood Watch meeting 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at City Hall.
The West Peoria Senior Citizen/Retiree Social gathering for November is noon, Nov. 20; the December meeting is Dec. 18. A potluck is planned for the November meeting so plan to attend and bring a friend.
Boy Scout Troop 11 is selling live Christmas wreaths and Butter Braids. Delivery will be after Nov. 22. To place an order, contact any Boy Scout with Troop 11 or Bob DeSutter at 359-8078. Place your order in November.
The West Peoria Garden Club meets 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month in City Hall. At the Nov. 17 meeting, members will create a garden-themed craft for the holidays. Non-members are welcome and can make the craft for a $5 fee. In December, the Club will go to a local restaurant for a dinner to celebrate the holidays and get to meet and renew friendships with members.
The Club meets throughout the winter. Dues are $10 for an individual membership payable in January. All interested West Peoria residents are invited to join.
November is a time when we reflect and give thanks for the good things that happened this year. West Peoria has accomplished much with the initial construction work on Sterling Hill among other improvements in our community. Plus, it was another year with Haddad’s serving us and adding new improvements for us all. Enjoy your community and become involved helping to keep it where the “living is best to the west of Peoria.”