Warren Gives Meeting
The 2016 Warren Gives online day of giving event will be held Wednesday May 18. Each year, in preparation for the event, meetings are held for participating organizations to help them prepare for the big day. This year in addition to 2 meetings to be held in Warren, we are also holding 4 more meetings all in communities outside of Warren in an effort to make it as easy as possible for everyone to attend. We cover what’s new for 2016, and share ideas to help organizations increase donations to help fund their mission and critical needs.
Good promotion takes some time and planning. These meetings are intended to help that process and starting now can make a lot very achievable. All participating organizations are encouraged to attend one of these meetings you’ll be glad you did.
The Warren Gives event is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Warren County
The meeting in Sheffield will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Sheffield Volunteer Fire Department.
Sheffield Township
Supervisors
Notifications have been sent out for the new polling place at 318 South Main Street, Sheffield VFD by the voter registrations office. All registered voters should have received this notification. Resolution No. 445 2016 Tax Rates was adopted and reflects a 1.5 mill tax increase.
The township solicitor advises us to send 17 Center Street Trust, LLC in Jamestown, N.Y., a Nuisance Ordinance Violation letter for the clean up of this property and if he doesn’t respond, then fine him according to the ordinance, then we could go with the clean up and placing the lien against one of his other properties, which is pursuant to Act 90. The fine for violating this ordinance is between $200 and $600 and the district magistrate will set this.
The township received a letter from a concerned citizen in regards to the parking situation at the high school. He stated with all the fire lanes parking is limited. We are discouraging instead of encouraging participation at the events at the high school. Perhaps a back entrance into the school would be helpful since all the parking is in the back of the school. This letter was also sent to Norbert Kennerknecht, director of buildings and grounds for the Warren County School District.
Mead Township and Pleasant Township have reviewed and accepted the changes that were made to the Crack Sealer Agreement. It was then passed onto Glade Township which has requested that our solicitor review this prior to acceptance.
Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Paul Center is the next meeting of the Music on the Mountain committee. Supervisor Paris reviewed a letter that she has ready to go to the Music on the Mountain committee in regards to the rental of the property for the DCI Competition on July 29. Supervisors Labesky stated that it cost over $900 of township funds to prepare the facility for this event. This includes the hours that the road crew works there to line the field. Recently we had a representative from the company that laid down the track surface and they quoted the township a price of $60,000 to resurface the track, which will have to be done in the next 5 years. All monies raised at the sports complex stay at the complex and is shown in a separate account. Supervisor Bulicz will attend the meeting of the committee and take Supervisor Paris’s letter.
In regards to the Agreement with D & I Silica, LLC/HiCrush and their gift of their property to the township, the assessment office stated that the house is not a commercial property, only the garage below is commercial, the house is listed under agricultural. It was never changed when it was sold from a home to an office. Selective Insurance will cover this property with basic fire insurance when we are ready and only until July at which time they will shop the market for other insurance carrier for a vacant property. Supervisor Paris presented all present with a list of pros and cons with this property if the township would take over ownership. The only pro was an abundance of space to house our equipment and anti-skid material. Included in the list of cons was the removal of the tax revenue approximately $5,000 from our budget, increase of $800 on our insurance policy, maintenance of the property which would include plowing and cindering in the winter months and mowing and trimming during the summer months.
With a motion by Supervisor Paris, seconded by Supervisor Labesky and duly carried the offer was rejected from D & I Silica, LLC/HiCrush for the donation of their property on Route 6. The secretary was instructed to thank them for this offer but explain all the issues at hand.
Supervisor Labesky met with two camp owners on Route 948 in regards to the floodplain maps who were questioning about the appeal process. Supervisor Labesky reviewed the criteria for appeals of the flood insurance rate maps. The township sent out 452 letters to property owners who are within the floodplain based on the new maps known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS). If anyone feel there has been an error you can file an appeal with FEMA during the 90 day appeal period, December 23, 2015 March 22, 2016 the public comment period. The township can provide the information or the criteria to file an appeal. An appeal must be based on data that show the new BFE’s (base flood depth) or SFHA(special flood hazard areas). All analysis and data submitted by appellants must be certified by a registered professional engineer or licensed land surveyor. This all should be finalized by April 2017.
The township received a letter from the Sheffield Ambulance Service, which was read by Supervisor Bulicz during the meeting informing the Supervisors for the need of a police officer in this township.
Much discussion in regards to the truck that is parked at the corner of Pickering Street and South Main Street. It is parked in a 2 hour parking spot, however it is there all the time.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. to an executive session to discuss health insurance and the road crew. The next meeting of the supervisors is Monday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sheffield Hospitality Center.
Ruth M. Smith Center
Cocoa and Donuts Day
Cocoa & Donuts Day free at the Ruth Smith Center on Saturday, Feb. 27. Come to the mansion from 2 to 4 p.m. The Smith Center residents want to show off their new beds that the community helped them to get and they also want you to have the opportunity to meet the new residents of the Smith Center. Hope to see lots of people there!
Valentines Bake Sale
Saturday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at Peterson’s Hardware there will be a bake sale to benefit the Allegheny National Forest’s Relay for Life team’s pledge to fight cancer. They will have Valentine’s/Sweetheart Cookies, Muffins, Brownies, Bread, and other Baked Goods. Come out and support this worthy cause! Team ANF is doing our 2016 Relay for life walk in honor of one of their co-worker’s spouses, Scot Hickey, currently undergoing treatment for cancer.
Ecumenical Lenten
Services in Sheffield
Feb. 17 at Barnes United Methodist Church at 7PM
Feb. 24 at Clarendon United Methodist Church at 7PM
March 2 at Cherry Grove Chapple at 7PM
March 9 at St. Anthony’s Church at 7PM
March 16tat Bethany Lutheran at 7PM
Sheffield/Barnes United
Methodist Church
Easter Services
Feb. 10 Ash Wednesday Services at Sheffield United Methodist Church at 7PM
March 20 Palm Sunday Services at both churches, Barnes 9:30AM and Sheffield 11AM
March 24 Maundy Thursday Services at Barnes UMC at 7PM
March 25 Good Friday Services from 12PM to 3PM
March 27 Easter Sunday Barnes at 9:30AM and Sheffield AM
Movie Night
Family Movie Night at Sheffield United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18.
Music Booster’s
February Dinner
and a Movie
February Dinner and a Movie is Saturday the 13th. Homemade spaghetti and meatball dinner begins at 5 p.m. in the cafeteria with “Finding Nemo” to follow at about 6:30. Large portions (3 meatballs) are $8. Small portions (1 meatball) are $5. Dinner includes salad, bread and drinks. Popcorn and water will be available $1 each.
Elementary students received an order form for tickets. Middle and high school students can get tickets in the band office. Community folks should contact a band or choir student or Sara Korchak to pre-order tickets.
This month we have a double feature. “Pitch Perfect” will begin shortly after “Nemo” is over. Elementary students must be accompanied by an adult, as this movie is really not meant for young children. Middle and high school students need to have a parent signature to stay without them… for safety reasons. Parents attending the dinner but not staying for the movie can sign there. Otherwise, students need to pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Korchak. Once the second movie starts, we must remain in the auditorium and band/choir room areas. Alarms will be set and we will exit through the side auditorium or band room doors. All proceeds go toward the purchase of a new band trailer.
St. Anthony’s Church
Fish Fry
It’s that time of the year once again! The St. Anthony’s Church annual Lenten Fish Frys start Feb 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. $8 for dinners which includes piece of fish, French fries, coleslaw, roll and dessert.
Valentines For
Abbey Schmader
It’s the perfect time to remind Abbey Schmader and her family that we are all thinking of them and praying for Abbey as she continues her cancer treatments. Stop by Warren Shurfine (outside) on Sunday, Feb. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to sign a Valentine for her. And as an added bonus, her birthday just happens to be Feb. 15. Hope to see you there. Donations for the family also greatly appreciated.
Annual Demko
Memorial Soup
and Pie Dinner
Saturday, Feb. 20 is the Demko Memorial Annual Soup and Pie Dinner at the Barnes United Methodist Church from 5-7 p.m.
Sheffield Hospitality
Center
The menu for the week will be: Monday, meatloaf, potatoes, veg and Kelly’s homemade bread pudding. Thursday is stuffed shells, tossed salad with homemade dressing and cream puffs. Friday enjoy hamburg noodle soup and pudding for dessert.
Have you filled out your LIHEAP form for this year? 2015-2016 year? You could be eligible for a refund, one person annual income less than $17,655 or 2 person $23,895 max per year income. Call I will help you, 968-5667.
If you would like your taxed done VITA tax service is here to help you, this free service is for the elderly, handicap they are dedicated volunteers who have been certified to help you. We also can complete your Property & Rent Rebates for you if you bring in your paid property receipts & income for 2015. You must have an appointment, call 968-5667 now.
Join us for the day to ‘Try your luck’ at the Seneca Allegany Casino, they will give you $20 coin and $5 in food vouchers. Bus is $22. Tip included.
Trips:
We have re-scheduled the Panama Canal cruise for Spring 2017, call for a brochure and you will have a year to save for this fantastic trip, visit Aruba, Costa Rica, Columbia, Panama and Jamaica aboard the Princess Cruise line, flight included to Ft Lauderdale.
TRIPS:
Feb. 13-21– Bahama & Key West Cruise full
April 12-13– Lancaster for the presentation of ‘SAMSON’ at the Sight & Sound Theater, with stops at Country Kettle Village, lodging, meals, motor coach $239.
June 21-24–Rails & Sails in New England states visit Foxwoods Casino, enjoy scenic coastal route by train. Take a Boston Harbor cruise, visit Shipyard Brewery. Enjoy a Lobster dinner, breakfasts, tour guide, motor coach & tips, all for $522.
Aug. 24- Sept. 2– Grand Out West National Parks. A once in a lifetime trip to/from Buffalo Int. Airport. Visit Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Bryce Canyon, Zion, tour Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, lodging, tour Guide & more $2949
Trips based upon double occupancy.
Sheffield Progressive
Woman’s Club Dan
Smith’s Easter Candy
The Sheffield Progressive Woman’s Club is now selling Dan Smith’s Easter Candy. All of the money we raise goes right back into our community (i.e. scholarships, donations to many of our local organizations, accelerated reader, etc.) See a member to purchase orders are due by Feb. 12
Coming Events
Feb 10 Ash Wednesday Services at Sheffield UMC at 7PM
Feb 12 St. Paul Center Fish Frys serving starts at 5PM
Feb 13 Band Booster’s Spaghetti Dinner and Movie at 5PM at the high school
ANF Relay for Life Bake Sale at Peterson’s Hardware 9AM-12PM
Feb 17 Ecumenical Lenten Service at Barnes UMC at 7PM
Feb 20 – Annual Demko Soup & Pie Luncheon at Barnes UMC 5-7PM
Feb 24 Ecumenical Lenten Service at Clarendon UMC at 7PM
March 2 Ecumenical Lenten Service at Cherry Grove Chappel at 7PM
March 9 Ecumenical Lenten Service at St. Anthony’s Church at 7PM
March 13 Daylight Savings begins Turn clocks ahead at 2AM “Spring Forward”
March 16 Ecumenical Lenten Service at Bethany Lutheran Church at 7PM
March 19 Spring Craft Show at the SVFD 9-3PM
March 20 Cherry Grove VFD Chili Festival
April 16 Soup and Sub Sales from 9 til sold out
April 29 Fundraiser dinner 5-7PM
April 30 Cherry Grove VFD Spring Gun Raffle
May 7- Sheffield Rotary Mulitiphasic Blood screening at Sheffield Senior Center
May 21 Open house and Car Wash at the SVFD
May 28 Sheffield Rotary Golf Scramble at Blueberry Hill Golf Course
June 16-17 Sheffield Open at Geneva on the Lake
June 24 Fundraiser Dinner 5-7PM
July 29 DCI Competition “Music on the Mountain”
Aug 14-20 Sheffield Fireman’s Festival
Sept 30 Fundraiser Dinner at SVFD 5-7PM
Oct 7-9 11th Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival
Oct 22 Fall Craft Show at the SVFD 9-3PM
Nov 5 Sheffield Rotary Multiphasic Blood Screening at the Sheffield Senior Center
Turkey Party at the SVFD
Dec 10 Breakfast with Santa at SVFD
