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Brookfield Township Board of Trustees meeting

The first meeting was called to order by President J. Philip Schmidt. The trustees voted unanimously to appoint Gary Lees President of the Board for 2008, to appoint Trustee Schmidt as vice-chairman of the board for 2008, to appoint Trustee Haun to take the minutes in the absence of the clerk; to set the time, date and place for the meeting of the board and to establish rules for the advertising of special meetings in compliance with the Sunshine Law section; to authorize the fiscal officer to transfer funds within the same fund when the situation warrants; to name the chairman of the Board of Trustees as chief executive officer, the township fiscal officer as chief financial officer and the road supervisor as project manager of the trustee road program for 2008' to have township trustees and department heads support citizen groups and non-profit organizations with manpower, materials and equipment within reasonable limits.
Notification of special meetings will be made with at least 24 hours notice. In addition, the Township will provide advance written notice of special meetings to anyone who provides the Township with pre-paid postage, self addressed envelopes or post cards. All meetings will be held in compliance with section 121.22(F) of the Ohio Revised Code Sunshine Law. The trustees deferred action to appoint township legal counsel in addition to the prosecutor's offices, to adopt Town Hall and use of the Township Green Regulations.
The second meeting was called to order with residents in attendance. The trustees voted unanimously to accept the minutes of the December 2007 meetings, to pay the bills of the month of December amounting to $306,018.27.
Clerk Addicott read the gist of the December communications. There were no public comments on the agenda.  The fire report was deferred.
New Business announced that the Time Warner Cable franchise no longer negotiates rates with the township delivery truck traffic was discussed on Brookfield's Iron St. and the possibility of exploring the idea of selling the van on the internet.
Public comments were that the Isaly building has been demolished but the debris need to be removed. A resident question the trustees about Bill HB 560, Removal of Junk Cars. The also discussed the remodeling of the Administration Building.

Cortland Community Band's 25th anniversary

Pat Shelar, Bill Hill, Shirley Riggs, Alan Purdum, Jim Woofter, Sally Lane and Phyllis McCann, original members of the Cortland Community Band when it was formed in 1983, were present at the 25th anniversary party held Jan. 12. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO.

Creating Health in 2008

Villa Maria Education and Spirituality teaches how to stay younger and healthier in this upcoming program entitled, "Creating Better Health in the New Year." The program will be held at Villa Maria Community Center Wednesday, Feb. 13,  from 6:30-8 p.m.   
Discover simple, practical ways you can start to make a difference in your health and the health of those around you. Class includes discussion on Juice Plus, a nutritional program designed to lower your risk of chronic degenerative diseases. Sample tastes will be provided.
Janee Kuta-Iliano is a Preventative Health Educator whose passion is to empower others to take control of their health and well-being. Having gained certifications in holistic therapies, Janee has studied extensively how to cleanse and detoxify our body and teaches how to safely and effectively purify our bodies for improved health and vitality. Certified as a Raw Food Chef and Instructor, Janee demonstrates how to prepare delicious raw and living foods, while educating her audience as to the therapeutic benefits of the foods prepared.
Cost is $15 per person. Bring a friend and pay only $12 each! Advanced registration is required by Feb. 6. For information or to register, call 724-964-8920 ext. 3387 or e-mail at
Cfanfer@humilityofmary.org

TCESC Leadership Series

Thursday, Jan. 17 Administrative Leadership Series conducted for school administrators on the topic of Universal Design for Learning and how it can improve access to curriculum for all students. Two sessions will be conducted from
8:30 a.m.-noon or 12:30-4 p.m. Registration is required.

Hubbard H.S. Class of 1968 reunion

Class of 1968, hey hey hey, it's 40 years already and they will celebrate as they go back to the 60's. If you need to have your address, email updated please contact Shirley Young Baker at 330-534-0528.
Family members and friends please call to update. It's back 40 years and into the 60's, casual dress, white socks, mums and a lot of fun. So get update and not left out.

Kindergarten registration for Brookfield Elementary

The requirements needed to enroll a child in kindergarten for the 2008-2009 school year are: a certified copy of birth certificate (mother's maiden name must be on birth certificate), Social Security number, two proofs of residency- must be current utility bill in parent's name or lease agreement. A child will not be enrolled until all items are provided.
The immunization requirements for the
2008-2009 school year are: five doses of Dtap/DPT/DT vaccine, four doses of Polio vaccine, three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine, two doses of MMR vaccine, one dose of Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine, or history of disease. All kindergarten students are required to have written proof of these immunizations on file at their school. This is the state law.
If there is a custody case, the paperwork must be current with a case number and signed by the parent and judge.
Kindergarten registration for Brookfield and Masury children who will be five years of age by Sept. 30 will be held at Brookfield Elementary School, 115 Anson Way, Sharon, Pa. The dates will be Tuesday, March 11 from 9:30-10:30 a.m., 1-2 p.m., and 5-7 p.m., and Thursday, March 13 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Call 724-347-1851 with any questions.

Brookfield United Methodist spaghetti dinner

The Brookfield United Methodist Church announces a spaghetti dinner Saturday, Jan. 19, from 4-7 p.m. at 6951 Grove St., Brookfield. Donation is $6 for adults and $3 for children 6-12. Takeout orders are available beginning at
3:30 p.m.
For ticket information, call 330-448-1001 or 330-448-4604

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Library announces Jan. 21 closing

The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 21 in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.
This closing will affect the Main Library in Warren and branches in Brookfield, Cortland, Howland, Liberty and Lordstown. There will be neither Homebound deliveries nor Bookmobile service on that day.
Library services will resume Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 9 a.m.