Community News for October 29, 2009

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Halloween in Hambden

Trick or Treat will be on Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Be sure to have a safe Halloween in Hambden.

Home energy assistance

Many Ohio residents are looking for ways to cut their energy bills. The Office of the Ohio Consumer's Counsel (OCC) offers a Home Weatherization Assistance Program for customers who are income eligible. It is a federally funded energy efficiency program available to low income residential consumers.

There is also a Home Energy Assistance Program to help qualified customers pay for winter heating costs.

For more information on these and many other programs, contact the OCC at 877-742-5622 or visit the Web site www.pickocc.org.

Election information available

For anyone who has questions concerning issues on the ballot in the upcoming election on Nov. 3, the "Ohio Issues Report" gives Ohio voters an opportunity to review the full text and ballot language of the state issues appearing on the ballot. The complete address to view the information is available on the township Web site hambdentownship.com. A copy is also available for viewing at the township hall office.

Hambden teacher and students are award winners

Congratulations to Hambden resident and teacher Tammy Schreffler for being chosen as Hambden School Staff Member of the Month for September.

Hambden Elementary School Students of the Month are: third-graders Ethan Klepac, Sofia Zampino, Denali Selent and Thomas Zver; fourth-graders Mikaela Girardi, Glus Mekota, Kimberly Schneider and Grant Goodge; and fifth-graders James Bryant, Tiffany Farris, Megan Kofol and Trevor Swick.

James Bryant was also the winner of this month's savings bond which is sponsored by Haas, Haas and Assoc. Great job, everyone!

October newsletters

By now township residents should have received the latest edition of the Hambden Highlights newsletter. It has information concerning the township's recently completed state audit, land use plan, the two levies that will be on the November ballot and other items that may be of interest.

Trustees are really trying to do their best to keep residents informed and involved in what's happening in the township. If anyone has questions concerning any of the items in the newsletter, please be sure to call one of the trustees. They are here to help in any way they can.

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