Trick or Treat
Children in Tidioute will be able to go Trick or Treating on Saturday, October 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Parents and children are reminded to only stop at those houses that have a porch light on.
Article Photos
Photo by Linda Scott
Banner Donated
Lisha Bupp seen here on the left made and donated this banner to the Tidioute Community Charter School as part of her community service project. Pictured with Bupp is Mr. Bush, band director at Tidioute Community Charter School accepting the banner.
Halloween bags
VFW Ladies Auxiliary is still accepting donations for candy and treats that they will pass out on Saturday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Tidioute Firehall.
Any individual or organization wishing to donate should contact Bev Stotler at 484-3549.
Methodist Church treats
Tidioute First United Methodist Church will be passing out treats in front the Church on Saturday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Anyone wishing to donate to the church can contact Autumn 484-2292 or Meg at 484-3944.
Author responds
Students a Tidioute Community Charter School read several children's books and then some of them wrote to the author.
Kelsey Nuttall and Catherine Bush wrote to Henry Winkler "The FONZ" and he wrote back to each of the girls.
A letter that neither will forget.
Troops were here
Thirty-eight veterans from the Soldiers and Sailors Home and the VA Hospital in Erie traveled to the Tidioute VFW Post 8803 for a noon chili and roast beef dinner hosted by the VFW Post 8803 Ladies Auxiliary.
The dinner was followed by music by the Tidioute Community Charter School chorus under the direction of Mr. Floyd Moore and a solo by Desi McChesney.
The afternoon continued with Bingo and prizes. Each veteran left with a gift bag and many thanks for their service to our country.
Warmer Clothes
For Kids
Warmer Clothes for Kids is a project sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 8803.
They purchase new coats, boots, snowpants, hats scarves and mittens for children in the Tidioute area.
Last year they helped out 28 boys and girls.
Donations are being accepted to help with the purchase of these items for the kids.
If you want to help please send your donations to Jackie Edmiston, 5159 RT 337, Tidioute, PA 16351 made payable to Ladies Auxiliary.
Banner donated
Lisha Bupp designed and made a banner for the Tidioute Community Charter School Band and donated it recently.
This is part of a Community Service Project for Girl Scouts.
Nut sales
Tidioute Girl Scouts have been taking orders for several variety of nuts.
If you would like to purchase any of these please contact Lena Rison at 484-3811 before October 29.
Girl Scouts projects
Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania are currently participating in a magazine product sale and needs your support.
It's fast, convenient and easy for you to help Girl Scouts.
When you buy, renew or extend your favorite magazine subscriptions from there online store, 40% of each purchase helps Girl Scouts.
For more information please contact Jennifer Hittie.
Packages for troops
Once again the VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Post 8803 is collecting items to send to our Troops who are stationed outside the United States.
If you have a family member who is serving outside of the USA please contact Doris Svitek at 484-7218 or send the name and correct address, so a package can be sent, to her at P.O. Box 105, Tidioute, PA 16351.
Some suggestions for items being collected include shampoo, body wash, deodorant, remain noodles, hard candy, hand Sanitizer, well packaged cookies, popcorn, Pringles potato chips, chap stick, body lotions, gum.
Items can be dropped off at the VFW after noon every day.
For a more complete list please contact Doris Svitek at 484-7218.
Deerfield Township
The October monthly meeting of the Deerfield Township Supervisors was held at the Deerfield Township building.
Per a previous request from a township resident a brief report was given as to some of the work that had been done in September.
Grading was done on the East side and West side of Althom Road as well as the Youngsville Road.
Preparation for the winter months has begun by the stock piling of anti-skid material at the township building and doing maintenance on the truck and plow.
Replacement of two floor heaters in the township building is a necessity and was discussed as to having this project done before winter sets in.
The nine months actual expenses for the township were discussed in preparation for the upcoming 2011 budget.
A Fall Road Tour will be conducted on Sunday, October 31, 2010.
Senior Center
The members of the Tidioute Senior Center were joined by the Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church, who held their monthly meeting with them and after their meeting they enjoyed the chocolate fountain, dipping fruits, pretzels, etc.
Everyone enjoyed a beautiful harvest dinner with the many different dishes brought in by everyone.
A flu shot clinic was held on Monday, Oct. 25, from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.
On Thursday, October 28 the pre-school trick or treaters will be at the center at 10 a.m. so if you want to see all these cute spooks please be sure to attend.
On Friday several members of the Senior Center will be catching the TAWC bus to go to the Warren Mall to attend the Senior Expo.
Senior Center menu
On Monday, Nov. 1, they will be serving Stuffed Peppers, or cabbage rolls, with mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert.
Tuesday, Nov. 2, will be Hot Dogs-with bacon cheese sauce, french fries and dessert.
Thursday, Nov. 4, will be macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes and dessert.
Please be sure to call ahead at 484-3020.
Operation
Christmas Child
Once again the Tidioute First United Methodist Church is collection the shoe boxes for the Operation Christmas Child.
If you would like to help you can purchase a standard size plastic shoe box and fill the box with items for a boy or girl in the ages of 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14.
Suggestions for gifts include: school supplies such as pencils, pens, sharpeners, crayons, or markers, paper, calculators. Toys including: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes. Hygiene items: toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, wash cloth, hand towel. Other items such as: hard candy, lollipops, mints, gum (please place all candy in plastic bag), T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights with extra batteries. Coloring or picture books.
You may include a personal note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. If you include your name and address the child may write back.
Items that you should not send in these boxes include: used or damaged items, war-related items such as guns, knives or military figures, chocolate or food, out of date candy, liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins, breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers or aerosol cans.
Please mark your boxes if it is for girl or boy and the appropriate age.
Once you fill your shoe box you can drop it off to the First United Methodist Church before November 14. If you don't want to fill the boxes but would like to purchase and donate items you can do that also.
Contact Mary Huntington at 484-7766 or Kelley McKean at 484-2272 (leave a message) if you have any questions.
Cookbooks
Members of the Order of the Eastern Star, Sylvania Chapter 102 still have some of their 100th anniversary cookbooks on sale.
Members in Tidioute who have books for sale include Joanne Nuttall and Linda Scott. Also there are some on sale at Buccardo's Restaurant and More. Cost is $10 each.
These make great stocking stuffers, shower gifts, and birthday presents.
Essays due
The entry blanks have been delivered to the local schools for the Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen Essay Scholarships.
VFW 8803 and its ladies auxiliary members are once again sponsoring the essays that qualify for entry to this scholarship essay contest.
The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9 through 12 and the theme this year is "Does My Generation Have a Role in America's Future?
The Patriot's Pen is open for students in grades six through eight. Their theme is "Does Patriotism Still Exist?
All entries must be back to Fran Stoneburg by November 1 for Post Judging.
First place winners will go on to District for further judging.
If you need any more information about these scholarships please contact Fran at 484-7708.
Choir
The TCCS Concert Choir recently sang for the Soldiers and Sailors at their annual VFW luncheon on Oct. 19. This was the fourth year that our TCCS Concert Choir has been honored by an invitation to this event. Mr. Floyd Moore is the choral director at TCCS.
Upcoming concert Choir performances are: Nov. 11, 9 a.m. Veteran's Day Assembly at school; Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m., Christmas Concert; May 19, 6:30 p.m., Spring Concert; June 3, TCCS Graduation.
TCCS projects
The Philosophy II class at TCCS is working on Expeditionary group projects this semester. During the first few weeks of class the students did a population analysis of the Tidioute area. Once they had determined the different target populations they were broken into groups and were instructed to develop or arrange a social program for their target population. One of the groups, which included Amanda Burris, Shaun Sitterley, Matt Brown and Sam Johnson arranged for a martial artist to teach easy self defense techniques to the Juniors and Seniors at TCCS. Many of these students will be attending college or leaving home in the near future and the group through that this would be beneficial information for these students. Nathan Sherman, a black belt and owner of Integrity Martial Arts in Warren, gave a martial arts presentation and worked with the students to teach them self-defense moves that they could use if they ever felt in danger.
Some of the other projects the students are organizing are a fitness class for the elderly, and a presentation on how to stop Type II diabetes.
November birthdays:
1. Shirley Conte, Timmy Sabella, Butch Hulings, Travis Hulings.
2. Richard Brown, Andrea Sveda, Michael Anderson, Tobin Kagle.
3. Joey Miller.
4. Alyssa York, Mike Anderson, John Weaver, Trisha Hulings.
5. Dianne McGraw, David Paulmier, Edith Mechling
6. Cindy Caputo, Jacob Moore.
7. Erin McLaughlin, Devon Sidon, Luke Kitelinger, Angel Swartz-Weiser.
8. Steve Evatt, Jeffery Adams, Dale Weilacher.
9. Tim Sabella, Mason Silvis.
10. Hunter Seelinger, Paul Morrison, Laci Trask, Laura Haney, Lonnie Styles.
11. Lacy Kitelinger, Jeff Arnold.
12. Bill Sizemore, Judy Moore, Donald McGuire.
13. Samuel J. Nicholson.
14. Shari McCandrew, Jason Sheldon, Wayne Carter, James Ziegler.
15. Angela Morrison, Tom King Sr., Terri Stec, Tina Leonard.
16. Melanie Wonderling, Johnny Sabella, Merla McAfoose, Patsy Tranquilli.
17. Juanita Wolford, Paul Matie Glenna Williams-Hart, Harold Redick.
18. Lisha Bupp, Jeremy Gresham, Casey Gazalie-Parker,Tyler Redick, Pete Spencer, Bruce McManigle.
19.Ted Gertsch, Ty Brown, Sherry Buccardo.
20. Sydney Kehoe, Aaron Houghton, Tom Edwards, Brooke Campisano, Scott Kagle, Kris Downey.
21. Mike Edmiston, Dave Breuckner.
22. Daryl "DJ"Simons JR., Angela Duncan, Gene Dygan.
23. Rebecca Bunce, Brandon Arnold, Jeff Fike.
24. Dee Hayes, Ryan Williams.
25. Jason McManigle, Andrea Reed, Ruth Cyphert, Terry Morrison.
26. John Watson, JoEllen Snavley.
27. Julie Benner.
28. Richard Selfridge, Sandra Ringel, Monica Anderson, Jamie Salapek.
29. Augustus Bunce, Toby Downey.
30. none