As a safety issue, please do not pile snow around fire hydrants. It is best to keep hydrants clear of any snow, excess mounding of soil, or plants.
Also, when cleaning your driveways, do not plow or shovel snow onto the streets after the Township/County has plowed.
Mailboxes should be inspected to make sure the posts are in good condition before the winter snowplowing begins.
Be aware that the bridge decks freeze before the pavement does, causing them to be slippery even when the roads are clear.

Your Yard Waste

Limbs, brush, grass clippings, and leaves may be brought to the Township Garage at 7350 Oberlin Road. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday thru Friday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. There is a composting area at the rear of the property where the items may be placed.

Please - limbs, brush, grass clippings, and leaves only!

No garbage, refuse, or other items allowed. It has come to the attention of the Township Trustees that garbage and refuse have been left with the compost material. This causes extra work and cost to the township. It is not the intent of the composting program to provide other refuse disposal.

LIFECARE

Amherst Township, as a member of the Sandstone Joint Ambulance District, has chosen "LifeCare" to be their ambulance provider. President Maude DeLa Porte and Vice-President Herb DeLa Porte own and operate LifeCare. They can be reached at 323-6111. To learn more about their services, visit their website at: www.lifecareambulance.com

For more information about LifeCare as well as links to other related websites visit: www.geocities.com/lifecaredispatch

Buring Prohibited

The burning of leaves, grass clippings, brush, and limbs is prohibited in the township. Unnecessary tax dollars are spent when the fire department responds to a fire call that is not a true emergency. If you have any questions, please call Fire Inspector, Wayne Eppley, at 324-3921, or contact one of your township trustees. Yard waste may be brought to the Amherst Township Garage for disposal. For drop-off times, days, and location, see "Your Yard Waste" and the front page of this newsletter.

	Attention! Hidden Valley Residents Please do not rake leaves onto the street as it restricts water flow into the catch basins when it rains, causing drainage problems for you and your neighbors! The township does not pick up leaves. However, you can bring leaves and other yard waste to the Township Garage for disposal.

SIGNS

Political Signs. Amherst Township limits the size of these signs to 8 square feet. No permit is required for Political Signs, but the permission of the property owner is required. These signs may be placed 30 days prior to Election Day and must be removed 10 days after the election.

Garage Sale Signs. If a fall garage sale is in your plans, remember that if you place signs on near-by corners or on property other than your own, you are required to have that property owner's permission. Your signs are limited to a maximum of 8 square feet. Also help keep the Township litter free by removing and properly disposing of the signs when your sale is over.

Ron enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and when he can he likes to cook and do small household projects.

We would like to thank Ron for being a valuable part of our township and for taking the time in his busy schedule to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals!

New Board Member

We would like to welcome Mark Onysyk
to the Zoning Commission. Mark will
be filling the second alternate position.
Thank you for your interest in
serving your community.

TRICK OR TREAT

"Trick-or-Treat" in Amherst Township will be held on Sunday, October 26th, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. this year. Residents that wish to pass out candy should turn on their outside lights.

Also on Sunday, October 26th, the City of Amherst Fire Department will be sponsoring a "Costume Contest" with registration starting at 3:00 p.m. at the Sans Springs Building, located at 480 Park Ave. in Amherst. Judging for the contest will start promptly at 4:00 p.m.

The annual "Halloween Parade" will follow, from 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the parade will be cancelled and the "Costume Contest" will be held at the Amherst Fire Department located at 414 Church St. in Amherst.

Residents are reminded that permits are needed for pools, decks, porches, patios, gazebos, fences, ponds, signs, garages, new construction, building additions, accessory buildings, and driveways. When a permit is obtained before the start of construction, the fee will be reduced by 50%. Be sure you or your contractor has obtained a permit. Payments must be made by check only. Cash is not accepted.

Please contact Don Gargas, Amherst Township Zoning Inspector for these permits. Office hours for the Zoning Inspector are from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. He can be reached at 988-5866. Voice Mail is checked daily.

"Building inspections" through the Lorain County Building Department may also be required. These building "inspections" are in addition to the building "permits" that are required from the Township. The Amherst Township Zoning Inspector can assist you for both of these requirements. A building "permit" from the township is required before applying for the building "inspection" from the county. Permits for both the township and the county may be viewed on the township's website under "zoning".