TRICK OR TREATING MOVED FROM SUNDAY TO SATURDAY

RELEASED - Monday October 26th 8 AM
In light of the recent decision by the National Football League to move the starting time of the November 1st game between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings from 12 PM to 3:15 PM, and the fact that Halloween itself falls on a Saturday, I am hereby directing that the 2009 City of Ripon Trick-or-Treat hours be moved from Sunday November 1 to Saturday October 31 from 3 to 5 PM, and would request that the Common Council support said decision. If a member of the Council objects to my directive, the item can be discussed and debated at the Council meeting on October 26th.

I would also encourage the city staff to review and discuss the pros and cons of designating Trick-or-Treat to be held on October 31st, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls.