Congratulations to the Field High School Varsity Girls Softball team on a stellar season! The team recently got a grand police escort to Kent State University to play West Geauga High School and won the regional championship game with a score of 15-5! Making it to regionals is an historical first for Field Falcons, but that is not the end. At 3 p.m. on June 5, the team will play a state semi-final game against Kenton Ridge at the Firestone Stadium in Akron. GO FIELD FALCON GIRLS!!!
Congratulations to all Field graduates! I loved the video that Betsy Dalziel posted on facebook showing a Field Falcon time machine with kindergarteners going in one door of Brimfield Elementary School carrying the traditional red book bag as the seniors in their red graduation gowns marched out the other door. Time flies when you are a FALCON!
Brimfield Bike Rodeo – June 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Last month, I wrote about a NOPEC grant for $1,500 that was awarded to the Brimfield Community Cupboard to host a FREE Bike Rodeo for children ages 5 through 12. Volunteers have been busy organizing the event, which will be held at Brimfield Elementary School. Children are invited to bring their bikes, helmets and an adult for a FREE fun-filled day of bicycle safety activities, including a bicycle obstacle course, bicycle inspections by Eddie’s Bike Shop and more. There will also be FREE hot dogs courtesy of Mike’s Place Restaurant and FREE cones from Stoddard’s Custard Truck courtesy of the Brimfield Police Department. All children attending will receive one raffle entry to win one of four Trek bicycles. See you, rain or shine!
Brimfield Community Cupboard
“Hunger is not a problem. It is an obscenity. How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world”. ~ Anne Frank
Forty-seven years ago, the Brimfield Community Cupboard opened to address the problem of hunger in our community. Hazel and Sam DeBartolo were the first supervisors and served together until 2010 when Sam died while picking up food at the Akron-Canton Foodbank. Hazel continued at the Cupboard for four more years. They were deeply passionate about helping others, and after all these years, their legacy lives on today. The all-volunteer staff partners with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, along with many local organizations, businesses, and residents, to continue the mission of helping residents in need of assistance.
During the year, Meijer generously sponsors “Simply Give Double Match Days”. Donations made on Double Match Days are effectively tripled. These funds are used to purchase meat for pantry families. The next Double Match Day is on Saturday, June 13. Brimfield Community Cupboard donation cards can be found near the checkouts (or ask a store manager if you cannot find them). Another option is to drop off a donation for the Brimfield Food Cupboard at the Brimfield Hometown Bank before June 13, and a Cupboard volunteer will purchase it for you on Double Back Saturday.
The Cupboard, located at 1235 Tallmadge Rd., is open 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On the second Tuesday of the month, the BCC is open from 5:30-6:30 p.m. by appointment only. Food pantry clients need only meet the following criteria:
Be a Brimfield resident and qualify for assistance with income below the Ohio Dept. of Job and Family Services, Federal and State Funded Food Program Guidelines.
Show identification at every visit to the Cupboard (driver’s license or state ID card).
Show proof of residency on every visit to the Cupboard (utility bill or business correspondence letter dated within the last month).
Clients may receive grocery assistance from the Cupboard every 30 days. Food insecurity increases during the summer when children are home from school, and according to Meals on Wheels America, "Millions of older adults across the U.S. face hunger every day… They often have to choose between paying for health care, utilities or food."
Many senior citizens may not be aware that they qualify for assistance. A household of one qualifies if their income is less than $31,300 per year (or $2,608 per month/$602 per week). A household of two qualifies if their income is less than $42,300 per year (or $3,525 per month/$813 per week). The Brimfield Food Cupboard has been a blessing to our community for many years and is always happy to have new volunteers and/or donations. The Cupboard can be reached at 330-510-1084.
Brimfield Township
June 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Touch-A-Truck at Lions Community Park, 4484 Edson Rd.
All township trustee and zoning commission meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1333 Tallmadge Rd.
Township Trustee Meetings
- June 1
- June 15
- July 6
Zoning Commission Meetings
- June 10, 6:30 p.m. — Public Hearing regarding a proposed amendment to Section 400.10 (B) 56. L. to remove #1. “Ownership: Any ownership arrangement, including, but not limited to, fee simple lots and condominiums, is permitted in a conservation development. Regardless of the ownership of the land, the arrangement of the dwelling units shall comply with the spacing requirements of this section.” from the Township Zoning Resolution.
The agenda and supplemental documentation for this hearing is available at https://www.brimfieldohio.gov/198/Zoning-Commissionhttps://www.brimfieldohio.gov/198/Zoning-Commission. Contact Kayla Nealon at (330) 548-1865 or knealon@brimfieldohio.gov with questions, or to submit comments to be read into the record.
Trustee Meeting Highlights
The Brimfield Police Department along with the State Highway Patrol recently held an OVI Checkpoint where 585 cars were scrutinized.
The K9 unit received donations of $700.
The Police Department will participate in the Bike Rodeo on June 13 and sponsor an ice cream truck, and they will be hosting Safety School for children enrolled in kindergarten on August 19, 20, and 21.
The fire department has hired a new firefighter and will be having a paramedic refresher class. Firetrucks will be pump tested soon.
Kevin Scott proposed and trustees approved an agreement with 21st Century Energy Group to provide propane service at $1.69 per gallon. Currently paying $5.96 per gallon.
The Brimfield Township webpage has been updated.
The Brimfield Plaza is getting two new businesses, LifeWise Academy (Elementary outreach Bible study program) and a dance studio.
The Community Center will be open for rentals on weekends after it gets final approval at the next meeting. Payment will be credit card only.
The Road Department has been working in the cemetery, doing ditch work on Howe Rd., working with the county on Meloy Rd. culvert, Buckeye Blvd. and Willow Brook Dr. They are working on an action plan for culvert repair on Countryside Dr.
Young at Heart Club
June 1, 10 a.m. – Breakfast at Mike’s Place Restaurant
June 12, 12 p.m. -Summer Picnic at Community Center, 4538 Edson Rd. – Zoning Talk with Mike Hlad, Brimfield Economic Director
DonnaRae Flanary, Brimfield Young at Heart President, 330-592-4318
Brimfield Lions Club
June 13, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Brimfield Lions Club is continuing their participation in the recycling of soft plastics Trex Program to earn benches for non-profits. Drop-off sites are being phased out and shifted to a bi-monthly drive-thru collection instead. Collections will be held at the Brimfield Methodist Church where Lions Club members will meet you in the parking lot to accept soft plastics.
Brimfield Historical Society
June 14, 1-4 p.m. – Kelso House Museum open to the public
June 15, 6 p.m. – Annual Membership Dinner – Main dish and drinks will be provided. Please bring a dish to share. RSVPs are appreciated. Call or text Kristie McMillen at 330-673-1964
July 19 – Car show and ice cream social on the BHS grounds
Home Businesses in Brimfield
Shop local and check out the following:
- Bluebird Farm & Bouquets – 3564 Ranfield Rd., Vegetable and flowers (Currently selling asparagus).
- Summer’s Sunrise Sweets Bakery Stand – 1394 Arcadia Rd., Open Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. - Freshly baked cinnamon rolls, cookies, breads.
- Karen’s Flower Kottage – Corner of Old Forge Rd and State Rt. 43, Assorted plants and flowers - Hostas and Lily of the Valley plants $3 each or 2 for $5.
- Scott’s Farm Market – 1977 Meloy Rd. – Family-owned market with fresh produce, dairy, and meat, along with many other fun items and a very friendly staff. If you have not visited this farm market, it is a must. Owner, Kevin Scott, is Brimfield’s newest trustee.
- Western Reserve Window Cleaning -4125 St. Rt. 43 – David McKeen moved his business to Brimfield 20 years ago. www.westernreservewc.com / Phone #330-346-0200.
- K Marie Photography, LLC – 330-697-9354 – kmariephotographykent@gmail.com - Specializing in child, newborn, family, maternity photography.
Brimfield Branch Library
- June 1, 5-6:45 p.m. – Crochet Club – General help for ages 8+, new techniques, new stitches and how to read patterns. Limited to 6 participants.
- June 2, 5:30-6:45 p.m. – Truth Matters, Spotting Misinformation & Disinformation in Everyday Life - Learn practical tools to evaluate sources, ask the right questions, and confidently sort fact from fiction. Adults.
- June 3,1-3 p.m. – Homeschool Group Board Games for families with children of all ages. Limited to 30 participants.
- June 4, 12-3 p.m. – Knitting Basics – Learn the basics with an experienced teacher. All materials provided. Limit to 8 participants.
- June 6, 2-4 p.m. – Learn to Paint Miniatures – Learn tricks of model making and painting miniature figures for adults.
- June 8, 5-6:45 p.m. – Crochet Club - Reading Patterns -Intended for ages 8+. Limited to 6 participants.
- June 9, 5:30-6:45 p.m. - Brimfield Book Club - "Assistant to the Villain" by Hannalt Maehrer. Book discussion for adults.
- June 10, 10:30-11a.m. - Baby & Me Storytime - intended for children under 36 months.
- June 10, 1-3 p.m. - Learn to Crochet! - Crochet for adult beginners - Learn the basics of crochet with an experienced teacher. All materials are provided. Limited to 8 participants.
- June 11, 4:45-5:45 p.m. – Bingo! For Adults - Enjoy an evening of friendly competition, laughter and prizes.
- June 12, 5-5:45 p.m. - Trivia Night! - Test your knowledge for adults. Come solo or with a team.
- June 15, 5-6:45 p.m. - Crochet Club - Basic Stitches - Intended for ages 8+. Limited to 6 participants.
- June 16, 5:30-6:45 p.m. - Genealogy with Roger Marble – Efficiently find and trace your family's roots.
- June 17, 12-12:30 p.m. - Dino Vs. Oobleck - Make some Oobleck and talk about mummification and fossilization with our tiny dinos. Intended for ages 8 and up. Limited to 10 participants.
- June 23, 4-6:45 p.m. - Dungeons and Dragons with Dave - Learn about and play one of the most famous games in the world for adults. Limited to 8 participants.
- June 25, 1-3 p.m. - Puzzle Club for Adults - Work together to complete new challenging puzzles with friends! Open work time; come and go as you please.
- June 27, 2-3 p.m. - Sweet Treat Saturday - Dirt Cups - Learn how to make your favorite drinks, desserts and treats! Intended for ages 9 and up. Limited to 6 participants. Please be aware some recipes may have allergens.
- June 30, 5:30-6:45 p.m. - Women’s Suffrage: Then and Now - League of Women Voters Lecture - Explore the history of the suffrage movement—from early advocacy to the passage of the 19th Amendment—and the generations of women who fought to expand democracy. For adults.
WARNING! Beware of small liquid filled plastic pouches on a stick poked into the center of some hanging planters. Curious about what it was, I pulled it out, as a liquid slurry suddenly squirted all over my face and clothes. I immediately smelled like a pile of fresh dung and realized I had just been fertilized.
Until next time. Got news? Share it by contacting Shirley Mars at 330-673-0241 or at mars@ohiomars.com
