Hiram Community Night!
The first in a series of community events for Hiram Village took place on January 31st, 2024 in the lobby of the Price Gymnasium on the Hiram College campus. The event was conceived by newly-elected Mayor Anne Haynam as a way of building a sense of community within the village. The informal meet and greet format included many familiar faces along with more recent residents, some of whom met here for the very first time. The mood was light-hearted and featured many Hiram-themed giveaways. The event was timed to coincide with an evening of college basketball with both the men’s and women’s teams competing in a doubleheader. Raffle prizes were awarded by Mayor Anne at halftime in the brilliant Price gym. By far the most popular aspect of the event was a large map of the village. Residents eagerly marked the location of their homes and workplaces with miniature flag pushpins. As the number of flags increased, residents were reminded of how their homes and families relate to the community as a whole.
Residents interested in participating in the next community event are invited to email Mayor Anne mayor@hiramvlgohio.gov
Written and photographed by Dave Dreimiller drei626@yahoo.com
Mayor Anne Haynam with resident and Hiram Economic Development Committee member Chris Perme.
Chief Gregory brought an assortment of public safety-themed giveaways.
Hiram Police Chief Brian Gregory with Ed and Libby Frato-Sweeney-Sweeney.
Hiram Fire Chief Bill Beyers (right) with Martha Schettler and two Hiram firefighters.
Rosalie and Tom Franek (left and center) meeting Stacy Bisutti (right)
Mayor Anne Haynam with Councilman Ed Frato-Sweeney at halftime on the floor of the Price gym.
Hiram Mayor Anne Haynam(left) with village residents Chris Perme (center) and Martha Schettler (right) marking the village map.
David Factor (left), Hiram College sports announcer Dave Bishoff (center), and Mayor Anne Haynam, courtside in the Price Gymnasium.
Former Mayor Lou Bertrands was on hand. Here he looks on with Chief Gregory as Lou’s grandson pinpoints his location on the village map.
Kids showing team spirit for the Hiram Terriers basketball.
