Time Change
For Church
Tidioute Presbyterian Church will hold Sunday worship service at 9 a.m. instead of 11 a.m. on Jan. 24.
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Buccardo’s open
Buccardo’s Restaurant Gas and more is now open. The owners of what was formerly Montana Pat’s BP are Frank and Lynn Buccardo. Hours will be Mondays through Fridays from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The phone number is 484-7003.Left to right are Johnathan, Lynn and Frank Buccardo and Bob and Helen Williams.
This is effective only for this Sunday.
Now Open
Buccardo's Restaurant-Gas and More...is now open.
The gas pumps are in working order, and you can get the cup of coffee you need to get you going. Also available at this time is Cappuccino, pop candy, and newspapers.
The inspection will be this week with the Health Inspectors and then food will be served on a daily basis.
Hours will be Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays 7 a.m. till 2 p.m.
Phone number is 484-7003.
They are offering daily specials and homemade desserts. And will deliver to the Tidioute Towers and Tidioute Community Charter School.
Frank, Lynn, Johnathan Buccardo and Lynn's parents Bob and Helen Williams invite you to stop in and join them this week.
Memorial Day Update
VFW Post 8803 will once again be updating the Memorial list for 2010.
If you have any additions, deletions or corrections, let them know by March 31 so that they can have it corrected by Memorial Day.
You may do so by either calling Karen at the Post: 484-7717 or mailing your request to 93 Main St., Tidioute, Pa. 16351.
Health Fair
Saturday, March 27 has been set as the date for the 2010 Tidioute Health Fair.
This will be at the Tidioute Firehall and is sponsored by Warren General Hospital and Tidioute Fire Department.
Those wishing to have the various blood tests done will need to make an appointment with Marty Bennett at 484-7372.
Testing will begin at 7 a.m. and wrap up at noon.
Testing will be done for such things as cholesterol levels, glucose (blood sugar), THS (thyroid function), tests for liver disease, kidney disease, and heart disease along with several others which will be announced later along with the cost.
Chili Cook-Off
Servicemen's Home Corporation has announced the date for its Annual Chili Cook-Off.
Saturday, Feb. 27 will be the date to remember.
If you are interested in entering your pot of chili, entry forms will be available at the bar after Feb. 1.
Chinese Auction
Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW Post 8803 will be conducting a Chinese Auction which will coincide with the VFW 8803's chili cook-off on Feb. 27 at the Post Home.
This auction will run from noon to 3 p.m. when the lucky numbers will be drawn.
Tickets will be two for $1, 7 for $3 and an arm's length for $5.
Contributions to the auction can be made by calling president/chairperson-Barb Downey at 589-7508.
Free Throw
Championship
All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2010 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The local competition will be Friday, Jan. 29 at 1 p.m. at Tidioute Community Charter School, 241 Main St.
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually with winners progressing through local, district, and state competition. International champions are announced by the Knights of Columbus International headquarters based on scores from the state-level competitions. All boys and girls age 10 to 14 years old are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. Last year more than 179,000 sharpshooters participated in 3,000 local competitions.
All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent. For entry forms or additional information, contact Gary Koech at 484-2252 or the Tidioute Community Charter School at 484-3550.
The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic family fraternal service organization with over 1.7 million members in more than 14,000 local councils.
Last year the Knights of Columbus donated 75 million volunteer hours and $150 million to charitable and benevolent causes, sponsoring projects to benefit their church, councils, communities, families and youth.
Girl Scout Cookie Time
This year Lisha Bupp has been named Girl Scout Ambassador and she is hoping to sell 200 boxes of cookies this year.
Cookies are $3.50 per box.
Choices are Lemon Chalet Creams: a vanilla sandwich with a hint of cinnamon, ginger spice and a zesty lemon cream filling.
Trefoils: a short bread that is simple and satisfying.
Do-si-dos: oatmeal with peanut butter filling.
Samoas: vanilla cookie covered in carmel and rolled in toasted coconut, and striped with a chocolate coating.
Dulce de leche: bite-sized cookie with caramel chips.
Tagalongs: topped with chocolatey coating and made with natural peppermint.
New this year is the Thank U Berry Much: real cranberries sweetened with white fudge chips.
Thank You
A "Benefit" was held on the behalf of Karen from the Homemade Touch Cafe on Nov. 21, 2009 and she thanks everyone that took part in organizing and supporting this event. Also a thank-you to all who helped her throughout the past few months including the donations from friends, and customers, local merchants, Tidioute Lions Club, and Bingo committee. A special thank-you to Tidioute First United Methodist Church for their caring, donations, time and allowing the benefit to be held at their church.
"I was shocked and surprised when I found out that a benefit was held on my behalf," she said. "I have never been so surprised and so deeply touched. What a wonderful feeling that so many people care about me. I have found that a small town can pull together to support each other and how special that is. I have also found that I have many caring friends and customers. I have truly been blessed in so many ways-my health, dear friends and customers and a caring town. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
Census Bureau
The U. S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill jobs for the 2010 Census in our area. Wages are competitive, and are considerably higher than minimum wages. In addition, you receive authorized travel reimbursements.
If you are interested in taking the basic skill tests required for employment by the Census Bureau, a test site has been established in Tidioute in the Tidioute Firehall on Main St.
Testing times are every Thursday at 6 p.m. and every Saturday at 10 a.m. until further notice.
When you contact the 1-866-861-2010 phone number you will be directed to the Erie Census Office. At that time you will have an opportunity to choose a test site near you.
The census population totals determine which states gain or lose representation in Congress. It also determines the amount of state and federal funding communities receive over the course of the decade. The 2010 Census data will directly effect how more than $4 trillion is allocated to local, state and tribal governments over the next 10 year.
Reopening Cafe
The Homemade Touch Cafe will be reopening on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 6:30 a.m.
The days and hours will remain the same: Open Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Super Bowl Soup Sales
The Super Bowl Soup Sales will be held on Sunday, Feb. 7 at the Tidioute First United Methodist Church from noon until they are sold out.
Cost will be $4 for a 16-ounce container and $4.50 for a 20-ounce container.
Fire Department
To Meet
Members of the Tidioute Area Volunteer Fire Department will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the firehall for their regular monthly meeting.
It takes more than a few personnel to make a department function properly so all members are encouraged to attend this meeting and participate in the activities needed to make a successful department.
Wild Game Feast
Friends and patrons of the Tippy Canoe Inn are invited to participate in the Wild Game Feast on Sunday, Jan. 31 at 1 p.m.
Make your favorite game dish and share it with others. Plus it is a great time to just socialize and beat the winter blues.