sheffield Area News in Brief
The menu for the week will be: Monday, meatloaf, baked potato, vegetable with frosted banana bars for dessert; Thursday, sloppy Joes, macaroni salad and birthday cake and ice cream for dessert; Friday’s buffet lunch will feature fish patties and eclair pudding.
Call ahead for your reservations.
Stop in on Monday to have your blood pressure taken by Sue from Kane Home Health. She will be at the center from 10 a.m. to noon. Tuesday will be Senior Night Out for dinner and shopping with friends. If you would like to join in call the center at 968-5667. There will be a trip to Erie for shopping and lunch on Wednesday.
Thursday will be the first picnic of the year, with an auction after lunch.
TRIPS:
The center is near the cutoff for the “Gateway Clipper” luncheon cruise with songs of the Patsy Cline era, on July 26, Friday, then off to the Rivers Casino. Remember you do not have to be a member of the Center to go on any of the trips.
Branson is scheduled for Sept. 15-21 with a trip packed full of entertainment. Call for a brochure.
Playground
Sheffield Township Playground Summer program is in full swing with weekly themes complete with arts and crafts. Stop down Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. for supervised play.
Sheffield Depot
This picture was donated to the Sheffield Depot Preservation Society by Jones Chevrolet and is on display in the depot.
The baggage cart is on a permanent loan from the Wilder Museum, which is owned by the Warren County Historical Society and is on display at the Sheffield Depot.
The New Sign at the Depot was recently purchased by the society and put into place by the volunteers. Gahns Drug Store has generously donated the red white and blue banners that are hanging around the Depot.
Rod and Gun Club
The Sheffield Rod & Gun Club invites you to come to its new archery range and improved 3D course. The public is invited.
Youth Jake Field Day is today all ages up to 19 at the Sheffield Rod & Gun on Austin Hill from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include a trap 22 range and archery turkey calling. 12 gauge shot guns and shells will be provided. This event is sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Sheffield Rod and Gun Club. Hot dogs and soft drinks will be available. This a free event.
Spring cleanup
The Annual Spring Cleanup will take place in the back parking lot at the Sheffield Area Middle Senior High School today from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dumpsters will be located for Sheffield Township residents only to clean up their properties of junk and debris. Please, absolutely no household garbage, no lawn or garden trimmings and no paint or hazardous materials will be accepted.
There will be dumpsters for the recycling of electronics, computers, tv’s, etc. These items are no longer welcome in your weekly trash pickup at the landfills, so this is a great time to get rid of old tv’s and computers and other electronic items. The cost is $5 per carload; $10/$20 per pickup truck load and $5 for each appliance along with a $1 charge for each battery. Items such as old furniture, appliances, mattresses, water heaters, barrels, etc., are allowed as long as the item can be hand-dumped by the residents. No hydraulic truck bed dumping is permitted. Areas will also be set up to take scrap metal, electronics and general items. The residents are asked to please cooperate with the people at the site, ensuring efficient sorting.
Playground schedule
The following is a daily schedule for the playground Monday through Friday: 9-10, board and card games
10 11, Bingo
11 – noon, Craft
noon – 1 p.m, Lunch
1 – 2 Sports
2 – 3 Clean up
Thursday, June 20, the playground went bowling with 38 kids participating.
Coming events:
Today Sheffield UMC Bake Sale and Garage Sale from 9-3
Sheffield Township Spring Clean up at the High School 7-3pm
Youth Jake Field Day at the Sheffield Rod & Gun Club
June 29th Clarendon Days
July 8-12 Community Vacation Bible School at Sheffield UMC 6-8 p.m. “Super Heroes from the Bible.”
July 17th 20th Sheffield Fireman’s Festival
July 19th 20th Sheffield Alumni Weekend
July 26th Sheffield Senior Center trip to Pittsburgh on the Gateway Clipper
Sept 15-21 Sheffield Senior Center trip to Branson
Oct 11th 13th 8thth Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival
Oct 19th SVFD Fall Auction doors open at 12PM
Dec 14th SVFD Christmas Auction doors open at 12PM
2014
Nov 1-8 Sheffield Senior Center trip to Hawaii
Sheffield Area News in Brief
Sheffield United
Methodist Church
The Sheffield United Methodist Church will be holding its annual bake sale and garage sale on Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church.
Barnes United
Methodist Church
Once again is time for the Barnes UM Church to host its annual Strawberry Festival on Thursday, June 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The cost is a simple donation. Strawberry shortcake on homemade biscuits, coffee or Kool-Aid. Bring a friend or neighbor and join us in bringing in the traditional beginning of the summer season. We are located about two miles south of Sheffield on Route 666.
Sheffield Area Middle
Senior High School
The National Honor Society held its inductees ceremony prior to the end of the school year.
The individuals are as follows: Hanna Fitch, Victoria Isenberg, Jenna Meddock, Douglas Grubbs III, Jillian Burton, Adam Higby, Morgan Hoffman, Harlee Johnson, Morgan Leichtenberger, Rachel Maines, Kennedy McNeal, Marlea Sprandle, James Vile, Cheyanne Wills. NJHS New Inductees 2013 were as follows: Matthew Dunham, Roger Dunham, Justin Eckstrom, Agatha Fadale, Alexia Lyon and Douglas Vanhart.
Sheffield Rotary
The Sheffield Rotary Annual Golf Scramble was held on Saturday, June 1 at Kane Country Club with 19 golfers taking part.
The winners are as follows: 1- Jim McMillen, Wiertel, Sleeman and Olsen with a score of 56, 2- Dave Paul, Papalia, Menteer, and Zilkovski with a score of 59: 3- Jim Borst, Debbie Borst, Anderson and Anderson, with a score of 60.
The following were hole sponsors: Andrea’s Hillside Lounge & Restaurant, Borden-Lloyd Funeral Home, Cochran & Zandi Lumber, LLC, D & I Silica, LLC, D & S Energy Corp, D & S Resources, Drake Manufacturing, Dunkles Garage, LLC, E & M Engineers and Surveyors PC, Ed Shults of Warren, Inc., Fitch Disposal, Inc., James E. Borst & Associates, Inc., Johnson Tire Services, Inc., Kane Community Hospital, Northwest Savings Bank-Sheffield Office, Penna General Energy, Co., LLC, Presents & Posies, Sheffield Container, Sheffield Timber Services, LLC, Sheffield Township Supervisors, Sheffield VFW Ladies Aux. Post 8755, Simo’s Welding, Walt Elmquist, Zook Motors and prize donors were R.E. Baker & Sons and United Refinery.
Ruth M. Smith Center
Day Care/Preschool
The preschoolers recently graduated from the Ruth M. Smith Center Day Care at a graduation ceremony at the Sheffield Lions Club. The Bubble Gum Machine performed for the kids and their families and teachers.
Sheffield Hospitality
Center
Mondays lunch features chicken patty and tater tot casserole, veg. and cookies for dessert. Thursday rigatoni, tossed salad with pistachio with fruit for dessert. Friday’s buffet will feature chili and cornbread with pie for dessert.
Give 24 hour notice for reservations, lunches are $3 for those over 60 years and $4 for 60 and under.
Mystery lunch is scheduled for Tuesday with bus pick-up starting at 11 a.m.; sign up now to have a good time with friends ‘somewhere’ in Warren County.
Get your shoes on and ready to compete in the Senior Games at Betts Park in Warren. The bus will pick you up at 8 a.m. for a day of fun and games, lunch is included for $2 if you do not want to play games just come for lunch, call for your reservation 968-5667.
TRIPS
Join us for a nice day trip to Pittsburgh aboard the motor coach for a luncheon cruise on the Gateway Clipper with entertainment of the Patsy Cline era. Later try your luck at the ‘Rivers Casino’ before your drive home with lots of memories to share with friends. We will be taking two buses so there will be room to spread out for your comfort.
We have more trips to share with everyone stop in and get a brochure, and let us know where you would like to visit.
Sheffield Municipal
Authority
Due to the 4th of July holiday, the board of directors of the Sheffield Municipal Authority will meet on Thursday, July 11, at 7 p.m. in the authority office at 20 Leather St.
Sheffield Township
Playground
Sheffield Township Playground program is in full swing Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kristie Steffan and Lisa O’Donish have been busy preparing for a weekly theme at Memorial Park. Kids can come down with or without their parents to fill out a registration form
Cruise-In
This Sunday, June 16 is Father’s Day and the Frosty Chalet will be having a cruise-in Goldwings Road Riders Association and the co carts. Everybody is welcome and bring your dads.
Sheffield VFW
Lamonte Silvis recently presented the Sheffield VFW with a flag that flew over Camp Phoenix in Afghanistan. Silvis works for a security unit and was recently working in Afghanistan.
Coming Events
Today Sheffield Yard Sale Days
June 20 Barnes United Methodist Church Strawberry Festival 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
June 22 Sheffield UMC Bake Sale and Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
June 22 Sheffield Township Spring Clean up at the High School
June 23 Youth Jake Field Day at the Sheffield Rod & Gun
June 29 Clarendon Days
July 8-12 Community Vacations Bible at Sheffield UMC 6 to 8 p.m. “Super Heroes from the Bible”
July 17-20 Sheffield Fireman’s Festival
July 19-20 Sheffield Alumni Weekend
July 26 Sheffield Senior Center trip to Pittsburgh on the Gateway Clipper
Sept 15-21 Sheffield Senior Center trip to Branson
Oct 11-13 Eighth Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival
Oct 19 SVFD Fall Auction doors open at noon
Dec 14 SVFD Christmas Auction doors open at noon
2014
Nov 1-8 Sheffield Senior Center trip to Hawaii
Sheffield Area News in Brief
Alumni Association
The Sheffield Alumni Association wishes to remind everyone that the cut-off date for this years 40 Plus Dinner is fast approaching, June 27th. Please make your reservations as soon as possible. This year the Association gave away Five (5) scholarship to the following :
Amberly Grippe, $1,000; Dylan McNeal , $1,000; Emily Perkins, $1,000; Collin Maines, $500; Abby Labesky, $500.
These scholarships are possible because of the generosity of the Alumni of Sheffield Area Middle Senior High school. The Association wishes to thank everyone for their support to the Scholarship Fund.
Hospitality Center
The menu for the week will be:
Monday, Smothered sirloin burger, noodles and vegetable. with pineapple cake with cream cheese frosting
Thursday, Seasoned chicken legs, parsley potatoes and pumpkin bars for dessert
Friday, Buffet lunch with the main course chili and cornbread, fruit for dessert
Call 24 hours in advance for reservations (968-5667) as our lunches have grown with Kelly’s home cooked meals.
Join the group for the Seneca Allegany Casino on Tuesday, June 11. The bus leaves the Center at 9am and Warren Shurfine at 9:15. If you would like to be picked up at your door for some grocery shopping or appointments in Warren, give us a call on Monday and we will call TAWC for your reservation.
Do you have anything you would like to donate to the Hospitality Center? Call and someone will pick it up for you with the bus, no clothing please, (take your clothing to the Thrift shop). If you would like to sell items you can rent a table for $5. The ‘Oldies & Goodies” sale is Saturday June 15, from 9-1.
The center will be taking the bus to the Warren Senior games at Betts field on Wednesday, June 19. There are forms and have a nice day with lunch included for $2 with fun and friends.
Save the date, June 27, for the first picnic of the year at the Center starting with noon lunch then’ Vanna’ aka Nancy will be helping Auctioneer Mike sell the gifts that you wrap and bring in to have auctioned off, this is a lot of fun, some are funny some are nice, you never know.
Yard sale days
Sheffield Days are June 14 15. Maps with a list of sales will be available at Top’s, Pit Stop, Uni-Mart, and 308 Horton Ave.
3rd Quinquennial
2013 Alumni Game
The Sheffield Sports Boosters held the 3rd Quinquennial 2013 Alumni Game on Saturday, June 1, at the Ralph G. Santo Gymnasium at Sheffield Area Middle Senior High School. The first game started at 6 p.m. with the Local Volunteer Fire Department Team consisting of members from the Cherry Grove Volunteer Fire Department: Michael Barr, Rusty Barr, Ahren Mead and Dave Winger and Members of the Sheffield Volunteer Fire Department: Scott Goldthwaite, Kevin Bell, Matt Bell, Chris Fritz, Zach Holt, Bobby McMillen, Mark Buck, Andy O’Donnell, Katie Huddleson and Jeremy Hayes against the Local Law Enforcement Team consisting of Dan Madigan of the Sheffield Police Department, Jason Peterson of the Conewango Township Police Department, Ben Leach and Todd Mineweaser of the Youngsville Police Department, Andy Wood and Joe Sproveri of the Warren City Police Department, Fran Hanlin and Collin Manelick of the Warren County Probation and Mark Lehnen and Tim Hepinger of the Warren County Sheriff’s office. The game ended up with the law enforcement team beating the volunteer fire department by a score of 51-30.
The next game was the 1973-1974 team vs the 1977-1978 team and the team members of the 77-78 team consisted of Gerry Carr, Scott Sandford, Carl Leichtenberger, Robin Copley, Mark Kulka, Jerry Spetz, Wil Dunn, Kenny Weidner, Chuck Gadsby, Jim Fitch and Tim Jordan. The 73-74 team consisted of Lee Heeter, Pat Malloy, Craig Bowley, Jamie Steffan, Brian Moldovan, Coaches Rod Vashaw and Larry Persing, Dave Steffan, Jay Weidner, Scott Duell, Kevin French and Tom Santo. This game ended up with the 73-74 team beating the 77-78 team by a score of 40-22.
During half time of the games the Sports Boosters recognized some important people who have each played an instrumental role in shaping the landscape of Sheffield athletics. It’s an impossible task to fully describe the amount of time, commitment and sacrifice these folks have put forth through the years to better our sports program at Sheffield. The late nights, the traveling schedule, the weekend games and practices, and most of all the time away from their own family and friends, all for the opportunity to teach, to educate, to coach our student-athletes at SHS: Coach Lee Goldthwaite, Coach Dave Steffan, Coach Tom Dunn and the man who brought back the sweater vest…Coach Todd Fitch were each given a plaque in appreciate for all their years of coaching.
Coach Todd Fitch, a 1982 graduate of Sheffield High School and multiple sport athlete himself, began his coaching career at Sheffield in 1989 with the junior high basketball program where he remained until 2007 when Coach Fitch was named the varsity boys’ basketball coach at SHS. He continued on as head boys’ basketball coach until the end of his 25th year in 2013 when Coach Fitch decided to put away the clipboard. Through his 25 years at Sheffield, Todd also spent a couple years coaching the girls’ JV basketball program. Coach Fitch’s ability to instill his knowledge of the game into his players and demand the best out of each individual was instrumental in the success of Wolverine basketball through the last 25 years. Todd has been married to his wife Kim Fitch for 25 years. They have three children Tyler, Emily, and Craig, all graduates of Sheffield High themselves.
Tom Dunn is a 1957 graduate of Sheffield High School. During his high school career, Dunn participated in football and basketball and was 4-year letter winner and also was selected to the AML all-star team for three consecutive years. Upon graduating, Dunn became an educator and began his teaching career at Youngsville starting in 1963 where he remained for 11 years and coached football for 3 years. After those 11 years Dunn decided to bring his teaching skills and rare ability to draw a perfect circleto Sheffield where he taught for the next 29 years and coached football for 22 years and track for 30 years. It was through those 29 years that Dunn coached both football and track, coaching and working with many of the people standing in this gymnasium, mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters. Dunn has been married to his wife Jean for 52 years and they will be celebrating their 53rd anniversary this upcoming September. Dunn has two children, Robin who is a 1980 graduate of Sheffield High, and Tom, a 1985 graduate of Sheffield.
Coach Lee Goldthwaite is a 1962 graduate of Sheffield High School. He himself played JV and Varsity basketball for Sheffield from 1960-1962. Coach Goldthwaite began his coaching career by coaching the 9th grade boys’ basketball team for 2 years until he was named boys junior varsity coach and assistant boys’ varsity basketball coach. Coach Goldthwaite remained in these positions for the next 21 years where he amassed 313 JV wins and helped guide the varsity team to numerous playoff appearances and twenty-plus win seasons, all of which helped earn himself a spot in the Warren County Sports Hall of Fame. In 2005 Lee became girls’ varsity basketball coach and remained in that position until 2009. Lee also coached girls’ softball for 18 years where his teams won a total 4 TCAC championships. Lee is husband to Rita Goldthwaite for 47 years and counting. They have two children together Mark and Melissa and 3 grandchildren Ryan, Rachel, and Lyndsey.
Coach Dave Steffan is a 1974 graduate of Sheffield High School. While in high school Coach Steffan played varsity basketball where he helped lead his teams to numerous wins and playoff appearances as well as becoming one of the top 10 scorers all-time in Sheffield basketball history. After high school, Coach Steffan went on to play college basketball 2 years at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and 2 years at Fredonia State, in which he received many distinguishing awards and honors at the college level. Dave became head boys basketball coach where he led multiple teams to 20+ win seasons, league championships, district championships and PIAA state playoff appearances as well as accumulating over 300 wins. Coach Steffan’s teams reached the playoffs in all but 2 of his 23 years as head coach. These accomplishments, along with his personal accomplishments as a player, have landed Coach Steffan in the Warren County Sports Hall of Fame. Coach Steffan has been married to his wife Shelley for 31 years, and will make it 32 this month. They have three children together, Ryan, Shawna, and Kayla who all attended Sheffield High School.
Also receiving recognition were the alumni from Sheffield Area Junior/Senior High School who were Collegian Honor Athletes, Vincent Werner, Danny Petchel and Steven Eisenhower. Pictures of each of these individuals will hang in the Ralph G. Santo gymnasium.
Kalil Slaughter and Matt Benson were honored for their outstanding PI AA State Track and Field records that they set during their sports career at Sheffield Area Middle Senior High School. Each of these outstanding athletes will have a banner placed in the Ralph G. Santo gymnasium recognizing their accomplishments during the State track meet.
In 1991 Matt Benson high jumped 6’8″ for a state record and in 1992 he high jumped 7’1″ for another state record that still stands today. Kalil Slaughter in 2012 ran the 100M in 10.85 and the 200M 21.78 for a state record.
The Sports Boosters wish to thank all who attended along with those individuals and sponsors who helped out in one way or another. This event was a huge success and a great time.
Sheffield Rod & Gun Club
The Sheffield Rod & Gun invites you to come to its new archery range and improved 3D course
Youth Jake Field Day is Saturday, June 23, all ages up to 19 at the Sheffield Rod & Gun on Austin Hill from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include a Trap 22 Range- Archery Turkey Calling. 12 guage shotguns and shells will be provided. This event is sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Sheffield Rod & Gun Club. Hot dogs and pop will be available. This a free event.
SES Graduation
The Fifth Grade Graduation Banquet was held on Monday, June 3rd at the Sheffield Volunteer Fire Department Fire Hall. Marissa Grubbs and Austin Hawk welcomed all the parents, teachers and students and Miss Siffin had the blessing. The dinner was courtesy of the PTO and Fourth Grade Parents. The Presentation of Awards was as follows:
The Mandi Fitch Most Improved Reader Award went to Ezra Heeter
The Jamie Retterer Good Citizenship Award went to Collin Orinko and Chyann Rose
The Wayne Chamberlain Highest GPA Award went to Abigail Cochran and Carter O’Donnell
Coming events:
June 15- Sheffield Yard Sale Days
June 22 – Sheffield Township Spring Clean up at the High School
June 23 – Youth Jake Field Day at the Sheffield Rod & Gun
June 29- Clarendon Days
July 8-12 – Community Vacations Bible at Sheffield UMC 6-8PM “Super Heroes from the Bible”
July 17-20 – Sheffield Fireman’s Festival
July 19 20th Sheffield Alumni Weekend
July 26 Sheffield Senior Center trip to Pittsburgh on the Gateway Clipper
Sept 15-21 – Sheffield Senior Center trip to Branson
Oct 11 13th 8thth Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival
Oct 19 SVFD Fall Auction doors open at noon.
Sheffield Area News in Brief
By KRISTI KULKA
Correspondent
968-4398
Clarendon Days
Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. – ? is the Annual Clarendon Day. Let’s get together for a community and area yard sales day. Food, fun and entertainment will be available at the Clarendon Fire Hall.
Four Mile Road
Fireworks
The Saybrook Pyros (organized by Lyle Anthony and Craig Culbertson) will be putting on their annual fireworks display July 6 at 10 p.m. on Four Mile Road. Donations will be accepted to help offset the price of the fireworks. (Last year the boys were required to purchase a special trailer and prep it for the ATF specifications and there is the cost for the fireworks). They are thankful for their friends who pitch in and help with them with the set-up and dismantling of the displays and/or donate time and materials. There will be a donation box at the Shaw House, or they can drop off donations at 155 Four Mile Rd., Sheffield, PA 16347, c/o Joanne Culbertson. If making out a check they can make it payable to, Joanne Culbertson or Craig Culbertson and/or Lyle Anthony.
The Outlaws have agreed to donate their time to DJ again this year. Everyone is welcome to the picnic. It is a BYOB and pass a dish affair. The Shaw House donates a lot of food, but when it runs out, it runs out. Bring your own chairs or a blanket if planning on staying for the fireworks. St. Anthony’s Church allows for parking in its lot.
Pastor Celebrates
50th Jubilee
On Sunday, May 19 at 4 p.m., the parish family of St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, Sheffield, celebrated the 50th Jubilee of its pastor, Father Roy Schubert’s ordination to the Holy Priesthood. He was ordained on April 23, 1963 by His Excellency, Bishop Nicholas Elko, D.D. The parish was honored to have the presence of His Grace, Metropolitan-Archbishop William Skurla, D.D., of the Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh, and all the priests and deacons present, representing the Byzantine Archeparchy; and, to have present, also Father Ray Gramata, a Roman Catholic Priest.
Preceding the Liturgy, Archbishop William was welcomed by Father Roy, and parish members Andrea and Joseph Pollock, Julie Juban and John Juban. Archbishop William was the Celebrant of the Divine Liturgy, with Concelebrants, Father Roy, Father Robert Karl, Father Joseph Kapusnak, and Deacon Paul Boboige and Deacon John Hanchin. Other participating priests, surrounding the altar, were Father Dennis Bogda, Father Ray Gramata, Father James Spontak, and Father Ron Larko. Guests cantors were Richard Baranko and Nickolas Nagrant, with parish cantors Ann Leasure and Andrea Pollock. Archbishop William gave the Homily.
Following the Liturgy, there was a dinner reception held in the church social hall, with a short program, concluded by Father Roy’s heart-felt “Thank You” to the social group for arranging this celebration and dinner, and to all who came to join in the celebrating.
Sheffield Hospitality
Center
The menu for the week will be:
Monday: ‘breakfast for lunch’, (waffles, omelets, with peppers & onions, sausage, & bread pudding
Thursday: chicken mozzarella and pasta with fruit for dessert
Friday: buffet lunch with stuffed cabbage as main course and Jell-O for dessert
Remember to give 24-hour reservation as we are growing with Kelly’s good cooking.
Monday’s highlights will be the Farmers Market vouchers from 9-11 a.m. if you know someone who needs help stop in to get a proxy form for them to fill out. You must have ID to receive your four $5 vouchers. Pre-sign up will be arranged as you enter the Center.
Tuesday, the Kitchen Band will be playing for the residents of the Rouse Home in Youngsville, the bus will begin to pick up at noon and will stop for ice cream on the way home, if you would like to volunteer your time to join, call 968-5667.
Thursday we will begin with our Advisory Council meeting at 10:30 a.m., we welcome all members with concerns or suggestions.
Friday stop in and enjoy some conversation.
Trips: Sign up for the trip on July 26 to Pittsburgh to board the Gateway Clipper for a luncheon cruise, then on to try your luck at the Rivers Casino; all this for $89 per person.
Branson in Sept. 15-21 to be entertained by some of the best entertainment.
Looking ahead to 2014, the trip of a lifetime Hawaii, for 8 days 7 nights, fly out of Buffalo, N.Y.; brochures available.
Memorial Day Service
The Michael and Nicholas Peroski VFW Post 8766 in Sheffield has been conducting the Memorial Day service in Sheffield since 1946 and is one of the best attended Memorial Day services in the county.
Gordy Lubold, commander, opened the ceremony with some introductory remarks, Ray Davidson, chaplin, had the invocation. The SAMSHS Choir and Band performed the National Anthem and the Boys Scouts raised the flag atop of the concession stand on Memorial Park. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Lubold.
Lori Elmquist, Voice of Democracy coordinator, read the names of the winners of the Voice of Democracy Awards as follows: 1st- Randy Johnson Jr.,; 2nd- Dora Turner; 3rd- Brandon Johnston; and 4th- Zarah Pratz. Johnson read his essay. The VFW Post 8755 Scholarship Awards were presented by Ed Shall, quartermaster, to Hanna Fitch, daughter of Amy Morgan and James Fitch and granddaughter of Bob Fitch, and to Abby Labesky, daughter of Heidi and Jeff Labesky and granddaughter of John and Betty Labesky and Janet Weidner.
“Flanders Field” was then read by Davidson. The Roll Call of the Deceased Veterans was also read by Davidson, assisted by the Girls Scouts who placed a carnation at the cross for each veteran who has passed away since Memorial Day 2012: Carl Stenberg, Navy; Mike Stanko, Army; Joseph Sabat, Army; Robert Newman, Army Air Force; Carl Peterson, Army; Edward “Ed” Hunter, Navy; Lewis “Bud” Jongs, Navy; Frank Gomola, Navy; Clair “Duke” Repine, Navy; Joseph “Joe” Hecei, Army; and Tom Kristy, Army.
The VFW Color Guard performed the salute to the Colors and the Taps. Davidson read the benediction and the concluding remarks were given by Lubold and the choir ended the services with “God Bless America”.
KCH Evacuation
Drill Held
Last week, during Emergency Medical Services Week, the Kane Volunteer Fire Department, Boy Scout Troop 427, and Kane Community Hospital conducted an emergency evacuation exercise.
Wayne Steele, KCH emergency preparedness coordinator, and Tim Holt, chief of Kane Volunteer Fire Department, met in late April to devise the scenario. In this worst case scenario, the fire department was forced to use strictly manpower to evacuate the upper floors of the hospital.
The drill scenario for the exercise was a direct lightning strike at the hospital, which destroyed the electrical system as well as the back-up generator system. Without electricity, the elevators are inoperable and there is no lighting. This required the firefighters to use “stokes baskets” to move members of the Boy Scout troop from the first floor patient treatment area to the ground floor lobby area. This is the first exercise of this type that any of the firefighters could remember doing at the hospital.
With narrow stairwells and multiple flights of steps, it took four firefighters per basket to safely extricate each patient. The firefighters quickly learned a system to efficiently evacuate with minimal interruption.
Both the Kane Volunteer Fire Department and KCH continually revise and create policies and plans for continuous preparation aimed at keeping the community safe in times of disaster and disruption.
Sheffield Township
Library
Anyone interested in working part time at the library is asked to pick up an application at the township office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or during the hours of the library which are Monday from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday 2 to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The library needs a part-time librarian to work 18 hours a month for 2 hours on Mondays and 2 hours on Tuesdays. Anyone interested, get an application and turn it into the township supervisors.
Coordinator Attends
Federal Training
Healthcare professionals across Pennsylvania are better prepared to respond to major natural or manmade disasters following an intensive, week-long training at the federal Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Ala. The CDP is operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Secruity’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the only federally-chartered Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) training facility in the nation.
One hundred forty-three professionals from public health entities, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and hospitals attended the training last month. Kane Community Hospital’s Wayne Steele, LPN, Emergency Department, EMT-B and KCH disaster preparedness coordinator, participated in the training.
“The Pennsylvania contingent was the largest group ever to complete this training,” Acting Secretary of Health Michael Wolf said. “The Federal Emergency Management Agency worked very closely with us to customize the exercise specifically for our needs, providing our designated professionals with tailored preparedness tools and experience.” The week culminated with the participants coming together for Integrated Capstone Event (ICE) training, an all-hazards exercise that focuses on emergency response to a catastrophic natural disaster or terrorist act. Specifically, the “Penny” ICE scenario involved a small domestic terrorist organization carrying out multiple attacks on a fictional city, resulting in more than 300 injured people needing immediate triage and treatment.
“When I was notified of this training and the approach that was used in developing it, I realized it would be a great experience for both training and networking,” said Steele. “This particular training session was limited to healthcare workers from Pennsylvania. Dr. Russell Bieniek, MD, a UPMC Hamot Emergency Department physician at Kane Community Hospital, also attended this training. John Weidow and Robbin Cessna from EMMCO East Regional Council also participated. EMMCO East Region supports a quality emergency health care system within every service area of the region, and serves as a resource to the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of EMS in carrying out the EMS Act, the Comprehensive Regional EMS Development Plan, and DOH regulations and policies. Kane Community Hospital is represented by the EMMCO East Regional Council.
“The FEMA Center for Disaster Preparedness training is second to none. The exercise was based in a vacant military hospital. This was one of the most valuable tools in the training. To use an actual hospital for training and not disrupt anyone made the experience very realistic,” Steele noted. “The professional instructors come from all over the country to share their knowledge and experience. One instructor in particular was an ER physician on duty at a Manhattan hospital on 9/11/2001. He was able to share his experience and provide insight on what worked and what failed.”
Alumni Basketball
Game
The Sheffield Sports Boosters would like to invite everyone back to school to participate in what is hoped to be a most memorable, fun-filled, community event. In years past the Varsity Club and the Technology Club of Sheffield High School have held annual basketball games which would pit faculty against the senior class.
This year, on June 1, we will hold two charity basketball games to help raise money for Sheffield athletics. First, the night will kick off with the Sheffield/Clarendon/Cherry Grove VFDs vs. Local Law Enforcement. The second game will feature the 1973-74 Boys JV/Varsity basketball team vs. the 1977-78 Boys JV/Varsity Basketball Team.
It was 15 years ago this past March that Sheffield last held an alumni game (Class of ’65 vs. Class of ’69). As it turned out, the gymnasium was nearly standing room only and many members of the community and their respective teams participated. We hope that there will be as many original participants, if not more, than there were 15 years ago. We also hope there will be as many lasting memories and enjoyable moments as we try to “keep the Wolverine spirit alive.”
Coming Events:
TODAY Sheffield Rotary Golf Scramble
TODAY 3rd Quinquennial SHS Alumni Basketball Game 6 PM at SAMSHS Gymnasium
June 2 3-D Archery Shoot at Sheffield Rod & Gun
June 6 Last day of School for Warren County School District
June 7 Commencement for Seniors
June 15 Sheffield Yard Sale Days
June 22 Spring Clean up
June 29 Clarendon Days
July 8-12 Community Vacations Bible at Sheffield UMC 6-8PM “Super Heroes from the Bible”
July 17 20th Sheffield Fireman’s Festival
July 19 20th Sheffield Alumni Weekend