SB?y LINDA SCOTT
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Dr. Stanley Sivak
Kris Pattyson, medical receptionist; Dr. Stanley Sivak; and Brenda Bedow-Multi-Specialty Office Supervisor for Group Medical Services gather in front of the Giving Tree at the Tidioute Medical and Dental Center.
Thursday, May 19 Hot Turkey Sandwich.
Monday, May 23 Tuna Noodle casserole, vegetable and dessert.
Tuesday, May 24 Ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetable and dessert.
Thursday, May 26 Bacon Cheeseburger, fries and dessert.
Recycling tour
Twenty-six members of David Manning's fourth grade class walked to the Tidioute Recycling Center on Friday to tour the facility and learn about the importance of recycling.
Lions club members Daisy McDonald and Carmen Fedele conducted the tour and gave a demonstration on crushing the aluminum.
Borough Council
Betty Johnson and other residents at the Tidioute Towers addressed Council concerning the ambulance service at the towers and the lack thereof.
They were advised they would need to address this issue with the Tidioute Area Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors.
Funds have been received for the Supervised Summer Playground, however more funds are still needed. You can mail your donation to the Tidioute Borough Office, 174 Main ST, Tidioute, PA 16351 and mark it for Summer Playground, payable to Tidioute Recreation.
Police Chief Steve Vincent traveled 891 miles with five court appearances, seven complaints and nine charges filed.
Yard Sales listing can be called in to the borough office at 484-7424 as a list will be posted throughout the community for the Townwide sales set for Saturday, May 28.
Borough council appointed Nathan E. Brown, son of Henry and Marsha Brown to serve on the SWCMA board which meets on the second Thursday. Nathan will replace Lee Stotler who resigned. Pat McLaughlin was re-appointed for another term.
Borough received $1075.72 from Belding and Blake.
Council approved the payment of $25 per day for the two days of training for John Hanisak for assistant Emergency Management.
A discussion on the property at one Elm Street, council would like to see it turned into the Blighted Property. Borough office will check into this due the extended deterioration.
Turkey Party
Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament Committee members will be hosting a Turkey Party on Sunday, May 29 at the Tidioute Firehall.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the games will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Door prizes, snacks and beverages will be provided.
Watson Grange
The charter was draped in memory of Rev. G. Donald McAfoose at the recent meeting of Watson Grange presided over by Master Bob Hollabaugh. Those who participated included Miranda Irons, John Hollabaugh, Alice Weaver and Mary Jane Burris.
Reports given included the annual cleaning of the Lenhart Cemetary, work progressing for the float for the parade in Tidioute on September 24.
There is still a need for more glassware for the Dime Pitch which will be held from Thursday, September 22 till Sunday, September 25 during the Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament festivities.
Anyone with glassware to donate can contact John Hollabaugh at 484-2242.
Upcoming events include the Driveway work bee on May 21 at 8 a.m.; Watson Junior Grange meeting on May 24 at 6 p.m.; Craft night on May 31 at 6:30 p.m. at Alice Weaver's home; Cleaning Bee at the Grange Hall on June 8 at 6 p.m.
A bit of trivia was shared by John Hollabaugh- "How long did it take to build the Brooklyn Bridge?" 14 Years.
Next meeting will be on Thursday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. with something Red, White or Blue for refreshments.
Limestone cleanup
Limestone Township annual Spring Cleanup Day will held on Saturday, May 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This is free to all Limestone Township residents and tax payers. However, you must have a tax receipt or utility bill to use the dumpsters that will be located at the township building.
No batteries, tires, propane tanks or hazardous materials allowed.
Metal must be separated from the trash.
Afghan/Quilt
The annual Afghan and Quilt Donation Show will be held on Saturday, May 28 during the annual Wheels and Deals Car Show at 90 Main Street, Tidioute.
Afghans and quilts will be judged as first, second and third place. There will also be Best of Show. All donated pieces will be distributed to Warren General Hospital, American Red Cross and the RSVP.
Sizes should be 36 inches by 40 inches, 40 inches by 46 inches and 48 inches by 70 inches. Made of washable materials and child friendly colors. Please measure your item and pin the size on a corner of the item.
There is no charge for showing and donating, if you want your item judged and not donated there will be fee of $ 2 per item.
Items must be entered between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Judging will take place at 11:30.
If your item is not to be donated it can be picked up about 1 p.m.
For more information contact Marty Bennett at 484-7372.
Wheels and Deals
The annual Wheels and Deals Car Show will be held on Saturday, May 28 with registration at 9 a.m.
There will be twelve classes with trophies for First, Second and Third Place in each class and one Best of Show will receive $40 and a trophy.
This event will be held at the Fishing Tournament Grounds and is open to the public.
For more information please contact Bob Williams, chairperson at 730-7155.
Sponsored by Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament.
Yard sales
The annual Townwide Yard Sales for Tidioute borough residents will be held on Saturday, May 28.
Any resident who is having a sale can contact Crystal Heenan at 484-7424 and have your sale listed and posted through the community.
50/50
A 50/50 raffle is being held by the Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament Committee with the drawing to be held on Saturday, May 28, 2011.
Cost is $1 per ticket and you need not be present to win.
Lottery drawing
Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament committee members are selling tickets for a PA Nightly Daily Number drawing on July 4, 2011.
First place is for $100 number straight, second place is for $50 number in reverse.
Winner need not be present to win.
Tickets are $1 each and are available at Buccardo's Restaurant and from committee members.
Appreciation
Martha "Marty" Bennett received a Certification of Appreciation from the Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktya for her outstanding support of the Soldiers and Airmen of PRT 11-14 from November 9, 2010 to July 11, 2011. Her care packages and letters significantly improved the morale and welfare of the PRT and where appreciated by all that are located at the Austere Forward Operating Base, Gardez in Paktya Province Afghanistan. They thanked her for her efforts and dedication in support of the military personnel in their unit that enabled them to accomplish their mission.
This certificate was signed by Keith L. Evans, SGM, USA Sergeant Major and Marchal B. Magee, Lt. Col., USAF Commander.
A personal letter from SGM Keith L Evans, PRT Paktya Sergeant Major accompanied the certificate stating he wanted to send her one of his units certificates of appreciation for all the care packages Bennett sent in the past few months.This was a token of their appreciation for all the efforts in supporting his unit.
Bennett has been sending packages about every three weeks to these officers and the contents are distributed to the troops who do not receive any letters or items from home. God Bless Marty and the United States of America, there are still people who do care.
Dr. Sivak is here
Tidioute Area Health and Dental Center has announced Dr. Stanley Sivak is a member of the medical staff.
Sivak is a graduate of the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA.
He will accepting patients on Mondays from 8:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. till 7 p.m.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sivak, Dr. Lee Denlinger, Dr. Jay Endres, Dentists:Dr. Rockwell or Dr. Lundquist please call 484-3096.
Conservation Day
Students from the Tidioute Community Charter School will be helping volunteers in the community to clean up the parks and plant the planters throughout the business district and at the RT 62 end of the Tidioute Bridge on Friday, May 20.
Baccalaureate
Tidioute Community Charter School will hold Baccalaureate Services at the School on Sunday, May 22 at 3 p.m.
Seniors honored
Tidioute churches will be honoring the graduating seniors on Sunday, May 22 during worship services.
At this time college graduates are also recognized.
Cheerleading
Michelle A Jones, a former resident of Warren, has been selected to be an Arizona Cardinal Football Cheerleader.
Jones lives in Surprise, AZ and is the daughter of Ray and Kathy Jones of Surprise, AZ.
She is also the granddaughter of Joe and Laura Kelly and Madeline Jones all of Tidioute.
Up Coming Events:
18 Bingo at Firehall
19 Spring concert at TCCS at 6:30 p.m.
20 Conservation Day
21 Limestone Township Clean up 8 a.m. till 3 p.m.
22 Senior Recognition at Churches
Baccalaureate at TCCS at 3 p.m.
23 Awards Day at TCCS
Spring Concert
TCCS will hold their annual Spring Concert on Thursday May 19, at 6:30. Students are asked to arrive by 6pm. The Music department will be selling baked goods following the concert. All of the proceeds benefit the TCCS Music program. All of the students participating in the concert are asked to donate a baked items for the sale.
Basket raffles
The Student Activities Committee will be raffling off two baskets during the concert. One basket is all about Summer Fun and the other is Gardening item. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. All of the proceeds are used for field trips for our students.
Pride and Prejudice
TCCS will be performing "Pride and Prejudice" on May 20 and 21 in the school gymnasium. The performance starts at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Conservation Day
TCCS Students in grades 7-12 will be helping with projects directed by the borough throughout the community on May 20. Some of the tasks include planting flowers in the planted in the downtown area, picking up garbage and sticks at the boat launch and sports court, repair netting around court, and clean up around the gazebo. Paint old bleachers and picnic tables and repair concrete bleachers at the main street ball field. Trim brush and add gravel to walkway near entrance of walking trail at Kinnear Park. Paint crosswalks and parking spaces along Main Street.
Awards Day will be held on Monday May 23. The Elementary will start at 9 a.m .and the high school will start at 1 p.m. Parents are invited to attend. The elementary students will participate in Fun Day in the afternoon.
Graduation
TCCS Baccalaureate will be on Sunday May 22nd at 3:00 in the school Gymnasium. Graduation will be on Friday June 3rd at 7pm in the school gymnasium.
Science Lab
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau & Friends of Ag Foundation's Mobile Ag Ed Science Lab will be at TCCS on Tuesday, May 31, through Friday June 3rd. Students in grades K-8th grade will work in the mobile lab to perform hands-on science experiments related to agricultural concepts and involving agricultural commodities.
Cookbook
The Student Activities Committee at TCCS is putting together a cookbook for next years fundraiser and we need your help. We are asking for your favorite recipes before the end of the this school year so we can put the book together before the school year starts in the fall. We will have recipe forms available at local businesses, or you can pick up a form at the school office. If you have any questions please call the school office at 484-3550.