Oak Street in the City of Warren will be closed from Lexington Ave. to Pool St. on Monday in order to repair a utility cut.

End of Alzheimer’s Walk

Recently, approximately 100 people walked for the End of Alzheimer’s Disease and raised nearly $20,000 to further research to find a cure for this relentless disease.

There were 92 participants across 22 teams who raised funds for medical research and for education programs, including those presented locally. Community support throughout the year came from Kinzua Healthcare and Rehab and Life NWPA providing lunches and meeting space monthly for the committee.

Photo submitted to Times Observer The Warren High School class of 1953 held its 65th year class reunion on the weekend of Sept. 14 through 16. From left, in front, are Arlene Rydgren Mullen; Nancy Brooker Rudolph; Nancy Cannon Cocke; Pat Downey McClement; Bette Gayle Scalise Gerardi; and Marianne Hoover Meabon; second row, Shirley Littlefield Munksgard; Barbara Aker Imperial; Mary Elliott Donaldson; Key Hutchens VanOrd; Pat Fiscus McMillen; and Beverly Sidon Smith; third row, Pat Hesch Bonadio; John Park; and Marilyn Smith Wilson; fourth row, Jean Delong; Ray Scalise; Charles Mahood; Nick Tomassoni; Peggy Niederlander Huslander; and Karen Kinney Harris; fifth row, Jean Barrett Swartz; Marshall Olney; Bill Stevenson; Toby Shea; Carol Johanson Bull; and Don Smith; and sixth row, Stuart Kornreich; Alfred Davies; Douglas Hetrick; and Bob Wilson. On Friday evening, a pizza party was held at the Knights of Columbus. Saturday’s events featured a banquet at the Conewango Club and a brunch was held on Sunday morning also at the Conewango Club. The emcee was Robert Wilson with many remembrances of ‘school days’ in the 1950s. Special music — with known melodies and words written by Donald Smith and Raymond Scalise — was sung and enjoyed by all.

Walk committee member Sherrie Flannery was the emcee for the pre-walk program, which consisted of the Promise Garden Ceremony preceded by the National Anthem and the invocation given by Pastor Jim Stowe.

Top fundraisers were recognized with medals and included Ron Pazderski of the Team Pat and Vicki Anthony of the Caregivers Support Group Team each with over $1,000 collected as grand champions.

The five champions with $500 or more raised in donations were also presented with medals and included Lee Barney, Carmen Bevacqua, Tina Stanz, Erin Fluent, and Carol Stowe.

Even though the event fell short of the monetary goal, it successfully achieved the goals of increasing awareness of the disease and of informing Warren and surrounding communities that there is information as well as support provided locally for those with Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias,

and their caregivers through a helpline, educational programs and caregiver support groups.

Contributions will continue to be accepted through the end of the year for the Warren Walk to End Alzheimer’s and may be sent online to alz.org/walk, or via US mail to Alzheimer’s Assn., Greater PA Chapter, 1600 Peninsula Dr., Suite 15, Erie, PA 16505. For more information, call Sara Giammarise at (814) 456-9200, extension 5103.

Red Hat Halloween

The Red Hat Society Purple Majesties Chapter will hold a Halloween Party at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the Harbor Church. Those attending are encouraged to wear their costumes.

Class breakfast

The men of the Warren High School class of 1951 will meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Perkins.

2nd Harvest Produce Express

The 2nd Harvest Produce Express will be at the Otterbein United Methodist Church, 258 Dalrymple St., Pittsfield, on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Food pick-up will begin promptly at 3:30 p.m. The Express will be serving 100 families on a first-come, first-serve basis. No pre-registration is necessary. Volunteer workers should arrive by 2 p.m.

Humane Society closing

Paws Along the River will be closed on Monday, Oct. 29. If anyone has an animal emergency, they can contact their local police, or leave a message at the shelter and someone will return their call the following day.

Trunk or Treat

Families are invited to stop by St John’s Lutheran Church, 200 Pleasant Dr., on Halloween (Wednesday, Oct. 31) from 6 to 8 p.m. for treats and snacks. Everyone who dares to enter will be entered into a drawing for a Family Movie Night basket. There is no charge for this event and all are welcome.