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New entrance way and sidewalk is being constructed by JMB Concrete Construction and Tim Hoffman Excavating for the Sheffield Ecumenical Food Pantry.
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Sheffield Township Playground participants winded down their fun-filled summer with a cook out. Pictured are, from left, top row, Abby Brush, Hunter Blymiller, Hailey Brush, Dylan Hardwick and Connor Finch; middle row, Carstyn Castillo, Gordon Vinopal, Chase Kyler, Andrew Hoden, Reed Wilson; and, front row, Josh Shrefler, Tyler Shrefler, Grayce Wilson, Kaitlyn Finch and Kylie Shrefler. The supervisor and kids wish to thank the following for making this year's program possible: Sheffield Progressive Women's Club, Sheffield Rotary Club, Warren Pediatrics, Hoden Electric, Zook Motors, Borden Funeral Home, Jones Chevrolet, Les Lewis, Forest Chemical, Knights of Columbus, Ed Shults of Warren, Sheffield Senior Center, Ruth M. Smith Center, James E. Bost, Johnson Tire Service, Paula Knox, Sheffield Rod & Gun Club, Sheffield VFW, Sheffield Sports Boosters, Sheffield Container Corp, Paul and Beth Higby, Sheffield Lions Club.
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Lani DeVault and Logan DeVault and Nolan and Ariana Fitch are enjoying one of the rides during the Ride-O-Rama at the midway during the Sheffield Fireman's Festival. The parade starts at 1pm today and the festivities goes on all day long, including the Small Drum Corp show at 3 p.m. on Memorial Park and the spectacular fireworks show around 10:30 p.m. Midway is open all day from 1 to 10:30 p.m. and you can buy a ride all day ticket for $15.
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Tri-City Thunder went 5-0 recently at the Punsxutawney Groundhog Tournament. Sheffield's Emily Leichtenberger and Marissa Grubbs play on this team. Team members, from left, in front, are Maddy Cornelius, Kaylynn Fry, Abby Simpson and Emily Finley and, in back, McKenna Houck, Kaitlyn Constantino, Becca Kunselman, Emily Leichtenberger, Brittney Houck and Montana Hetrick. Missing is Marissa Grubbs.
On Sunday, August 27, at 7 p.m., the movie "The Shack" is being viewed at the Sheffield United Methodist Church Praise & Worship Service. Come out and enjoy some great popcorn, fellowship and an awesome movie. Rich Rawson will be providing the Praise & Worship Service on Sunday, September 24, at Sheffield UMC.
Community Blood Bank Blood Drive at Sheffield UMC
On Wednesday, September 6, from 2-5:30 p.m., the Community Blood Bank will be at Sheffield United Methodist Church. Donate to Win a Kayak Package. Package includes 2 kayaks, 2 paddles, $100 Dicks Sporting Goods/Field & Stream gift card. Appointments can be made at www.fourhearts.org, and as always walk-ins are welcome.
"Our Town"
Sheffield Preview
On Wednesday, August 30, at 6:30 p.m., at the Sheffield Fire Hall, the town is invited to the preview of the Our Town presentation for Sheffield.
Sheffield Township Tax Collection
The 2017 Tax Bills have been mailed out. 2017 Tax Collection Hours will again be held in the Sheffield Township Library located at 20 Leather Street.
This year's hours are as follows: September 20, 25, 27 from 6-8 p.m.; September 23 from 9 a.m. to noon; September 29 from 3 to 5pm. Payments in person will only be accepted at the library during the hours listed above and only by the Tax Collector.
Payments not received during office hours may be mailed to:
Lorie Corbin, Tax Collector PO Box 997 Sheffield, PA 16347
If you are paying in person, please be sure to get a stamped receipt at the time of your payment. As stated on your tax bills, if a receipt is desired at a later time, please mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to the payment address listed above. Receipts will not be granted via phone calls or by stopping by home.
Closing of Route 948/666
Reminder to travelers and residents that Route 666/948 will be closed at 8AM on Friday August 25th and remain completely closed to traffic until Sunday, August 27, at 11 p.m. The contractors will be working 24 hours a day to complete the replacement of a box culvert in the road. There will be a detour in place on Route 6.
Sheffield Hospitality
Center
The Department of Aging will remain a "Stand Alone Agency" with a Cabinet level secretary serving the needs of older Pennsylvanians. This is fantastic news for the seniors in our communities. Be sure to get your favorite spot for the Sheffield parade that starts at 1 p.m. The Sheffield Kitchen Band will again have a float, much hard work has been put into this annual project directed by Nancy Benson. This month is sliding by quickly, if you would like to donate school supplies for our young people here in Sheffield we have a box we will be delivering the end of the month. We have been filling with crayons, pencils, erasers, markers and paper products, Kleenex, etc.
We still have only a copy of "Portable Support Assist Handles" only $19.99. Great gift for those "hard to buy for seniours" with this easy to get in and out of vehicles. Stop in and try one.
Join our afternoon out with friends on Tuesday when we have a nice lunch then shopping for grocers, etc., the TAWC bus will pick you up beginning at 11AM.
Remember to bring a wrapped or bag gift to the "Last picnic" of the year for the game of "Rip Off" held on August 31st at the Birthday/Anniversary luncheon.
Trips:
Sept. 18-22 -- Montreal & Quebec City guided tour, this is your LAST chance to join us as final payment is due July 31.
New for 2018:
April 30-May 10 --Iceland, Ireland & Scotland, flight from Buffalo to Dublin then board the Celebrity Eclipse; there are only 2 openings left for this awesome, memorable cruise.
June 12-13 -- The Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster presents the newest production of 'Jesus'. Visit the famous Kitchen Kettle Village, the Village Farm Market & a stop at Hershey's Chocolate World. Theater, Hotel & Transportation included $249.
Sept. 18-21 -- Wildwood, Cape May, Atlantic City & Philadelphia, tour the highlites of these famous cities $449 (dbl)
Coming Events
August 20th - Annual Barnes Picnic at the Sheffield Lions Den at 12:30PM
August 21- Sheffield Township Supervisors Meeting at 7:30 at the Sheffield Hospitality Center
September 3rd – Chicken BBQ Serving from 12-4PM only $10 each. Tickets are available at the Sheffield Rod & Gun.
Sept 2nd Sheffield Wolverines Football Teams home football game at 1:30 against Brockway
Sept 5th - First Day of School for the Warren County School District
Sept 7th - Sheffield Municipal Authority monthly meeting at 7pm at Authority office
Sept 24th - 3D Archery Shoot at the Sheffield Rod & Gun Club Registration from 7AM until Noon. $10 for adults and 16 and under is free.
Oct 13th-15th --12th Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival at Memorial Park.