Tidioute Area News In Brief
By LINDA SCOTT CorrespondentFireworks
Each year the Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament has a beautiful display of fireworks for on Saturday after the door prizes are given away, approximately 9:30-10:00 p.m.
This is something the entire family can enjoy, and last year they were sponsored by Rachael Watson of the Tidioute Trading Post and her sister Pippa of Pippa's Pit Stop both located on Rt. 62 just south of the Tidioute Bridge. Be sure to let them know you enjoyed the fireworks last year and if you want to see them again during this coming tournament in September.
The tournament committee is in need of a sponsor for this year in order to have a display of fireworks.
If you would like to be a sponsor for part or all of the fireworks, contact the tournament general chairman, Dan Gazalie at 484-3585 if he is not there please leave a message. You can also contact them by sending your donation for the fireworks to the PA State Championship Fishing Tournament at P. O. Box 242, Tidioute, PA 16351.
The tournament this year will be held from Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 25-28.
Three Bicycles
There will be three bicycles given away this year at the Fishing Tournament.
Two will be given away for advanced carnival ride tickets. Bikes are sponsored by Tidioute Knights of Columbus, Council of the Saints 9304; one from the Olive Masonic Lodge of Tionesta (which includes members from Tidioute) and one for the Children's Derby for ages 3 to age 10 given by the Tidioute Presbyterian Women's Association.
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Members of the Tidioute Knights of Columbus, Council of the Saints 9304, will hold their annual picnic and meeting on Thursday, Aug. 7, at Camp Schwab.
Social hour is from 5 to 6 p.m. with the picnic at 6 p.m. and the council meeting after the picnic.
All members are asked to bring a tureen to share.
Call 484-2252 if you need directions on how to get to Camp Schwab.
50/50 Raffle
Ladies Guild members from St. John Church are selling 50/50 tickets for $1 each or 3 for $2.
Drawing will be on Sunday, Sept. 28 during the closing ceremonies of the fishing tournament activities.
Winner need not be present to win.
Rummage Sale
The dates for the upcoming rummage sale at the Tidioute First United Methodist Church were incorrectly published last week.
The sale will be held on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This will be for items that didn't not get put out the last time due to lack of space.
If anyone has items they wish to donate, call Meg Froman at 484-3944 and she will pick up the items for you.
Ham/Turkey Party
Members of the Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament Committee will be holding their usual Ham and Turkey Party on Sunday, Aug. 31.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and games will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Chips and pretzels and beverages will be provided.
Door prizes from local merchants will be given away throughout the evening.
Momma Mia
St. John Ladies guild is sponsoring a day Fall Trip in November to Pittsburgh to see the Musical "Momma Mia"
Contact Judy Sabella at 484-3085 if you would like to go. More information will follow.
This trip is open to both men and women.
Chainsaw Raffle
Knights of Columbus Council 9304 members are selling tickets on a Stihl model 290; 18-inch bar.
Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.
Drawing will be on Sunday, Sept. 28, during the closing ceremonies of the fishing tournament.
Tickets are available from Knights of Columbus members or after mass at St John Church.
Picnic Chairperson
The Parish of St. John and St. Anthony is looking for a person or persons to chair the Parish Picnic.
So if you wish to have a Parish Picnic someone needs to come forward and chair the event.
If you want to help chair this picnic, call the parish office at 484-7747 or Bill Alex at 755-4061.
Additional
Birthdays
Aug.9, Brad Nuttall; 19, Kelsey Nuttall; 21, Marlee Nuttall
Need A Doctor?
Call Primary Health Network Mobile Health Center at (866) 368-4209.
The Mobile Unit will be at St John Parish, 25 First St., Tidioute, on Aug. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to noon; Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Aug. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Aug. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to noon and Sept. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
No appointment necessary; free blood pressure screenings; free pregnancy screening.
Most insurances accepted, but no insurance is necessary for treatment. You may qualify for a sliding fee. If you do have insurance please remember to bring your insurance card.
This project in funded in part by the state Department of Health.
Cross Country
Practice
Practice will be starting on Monday, Aug. 11, for cross country participants from Tidioute Community Charter School
Coach Steve Morrison will have practice at the school at 6:30 p.m. for grades seven through 12.
For more information, contact Morrison at 484-3507 or the school at 484-3550.
Lose A Spouse?
Preparations are in the works for a different kind of group gathering for those who have lost a mate.
A picnic is set for Monday, Aug. 18 at Benner Park at 3 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m.
Those who are planning on attending are asked to bring a favorite recipe, tureen to share, table setting, beverage and any board games and cards you might want to play.
This is beyond the mourning period let's just learn from each other and have some fun.
Future plans include a trip to the casino, we will be car pooling so if you want to drive let Madeline know.
If you would like more information on these gatherings,e call Madeline at 484-3569.
Off To Soldiers
Sailors Home
The men and women of VFW Post 8803 will be going to the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie on Saturday, Aug. 30.
The Post is chartering a bus so there will be lots of room for members and social members.
They will be leaving the Post Home at 8:30 a.m. and leave the Soldiers and Sailors Home at 4 p.m. for the return trip back to Tidioute.
Those wishing to go on this outing should sign up on the bulletin board at the Post Home.
For more information, call co-chairpersons Doris Svitek at 484-7218 or Fran Stoneburg at 484-7708.
Items For Troops
Several items are needed for our troops in the military serving in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Items include, but are not limited to, magazines pop culture stuff like People and Us; tabasco sauce, the rations get pretty bland after awhile; letters kind thoughts, with no expectation of reply; Oreo cookies; cotton socks (black-mid calf); paperback books; mechanical pencils and erasers; calculators; babywipes the small travel packs; snack food; power bars; D and C batteries; Dr. Scholl's products for tired feet; playing cards; and items of personal comfort such as razors, shampoo (unscented things if possible).
Items can be taken to the VFW Post 8803 anytime between noon and 10 p.m. or call Doris Svitek to have them picked up.
Medical/Dental Center
At a recent meeting of the committees for the new Tidioute Area Medical and Dental Center, the members met with attorney Tim Bevevino and Warren General Hospital representative Skip Marsh.
Areas gone over were the property concepts and fund-raising plans. The ultimate goal is to have a full-time doctor, physician assistant, a nurse, pharmacy and dentist.
Location of the facilities will be at the corner of Main and Scott streets.
There are several areas which need to be addressed in the matter of this new facility and is rather time consuming. However, the committee wants to keep the public informed in what is happening and where we are in our progress.
This is a definite deal and will become a reality soon.
Firemen Meet
Members of the Tidioute Area Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday evening discussed the upcoming Fall Gun Raffle which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. and games will start at 7 p.m.Tickets are $10 each and will be available from local firefighters as early as next week as well as in local businesses.
Chief Mark Veasey reported that the department responded to 35 calls, of which 22 were EMS calls, eight motor vehicle accidents, three calls for trees down, and two searches for a total of 520 man hours.
Repairs will be done on the parking lot by Huber Blacktopping.
The department is still taking orders and making the 911 reflective signs. If you would like a reflective sign you can pick up a form at the Tidioute Post Office or at the Tidioute Trading Post. Or you can call Ron Rafalski or Jack Fulkman.
The department reminds parents that the pavilion is not a playground for children and they should not be hanging out there.L
