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Tidioute Area News In Brief

Senior Center Menu

Thursday, July 31 will be Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetables, dessert and beverages.

Monday, Aug. 4 will be cooks Choice, dessert and beverages.

Tuesday, Aug. 5, will be Shepard’s Pie, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, Aug. 7, will be stuffed cabbage/stuffed peppers (your choice), mashed potatoes, dessert and beverages.

Monday, Aug. 11 will be Meatball Subs, dessert and beverages.

Tuesday, Aug. 12 will be Ham and Scalloped Potatoes, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, Aug. 14, will be Soup and Sandwiches.

Please call the center at 484-3020 to put your name on the lunch list.

Church services

Services for the Tidioute Baptist Church were omitted from last week’s article on the new pastor.

Pastor Drew Taylor will be holding services as follows: Sunday School will be from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Sunday morning services will be form 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sunday evening services will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. an Prayer services on Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WWII Re-enactment

The 6th annual WWII Re-enactment of the Battle of the Bridge at Remagen will be held in Tidioute on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 3 p.m.

Please keep in mind that the Tidioute Bridge will be closed to vehicle and foot traffic from 2 p.m. until the completion of the event around 4 p.m.

Be sure to determine which side of the river you want to watch from and plan accordingly.

Route 62 will be closed during the event form approximately 3:30 to 4 p.m. Please plan for delays and drive carefully as route 62 will be congested.

For everyone’s safety, spectators are asked to remain outside roped areas during the reenactment and to follow instructions of Fore Police and reenactment volunteers.

View areas are available on both sides of the river with limited nearby parking.

There will be a special viewing area for Veterans located at the intersection of King Street and Buckingham Street.

Please use available trash cans and thank you for not littering.

Guest Speaker will be MSGT Steven G. Appleby, Director of the Eldred PA WWII Museum who will speak during the opening ceremonies at he Veterans tent area on Buckingham street beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

This event is sponsored by the 99th Infantry Division, 393rd Regiment Easy Co. Battlebabies, Tidioute Borough, Limestone Township, Tidioute VFW Post 8803 and Servicemen’s Home Corporation.

White sheets

Tidioute Borough Office has white sheets for free on a first come, first serve basis that residents are being ask to hang from a window in their homes for the weekend as Tidioute has their 6th annual WWII Reenactment on Saturday, Aug. 2.

Meatloaf dinner

On Saturday, Aug. 2, members of St John Guild will be sponsoring a meatloaf dinner at St John Center.

Dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for a cost of $10 per person. If you have the dinner for $10 you will be admitted to the dance for free.

Dinner will include meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, dessert and beverages.

For advanced dinner tickets please call Fran O’Hosky at 814-484-7157.

USO Dance

St John Ladies Guild will be sponsoring a USO Dance on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Cost for the dance is $5 per person, If you are in uniform or period clothing, the cost for the dance is only $3.

Knights of Columbus

The Tidioute Knights of Columbus will hold their regular general meeting on Thursday, Aug. 7 at St John Center at 7 p.m.

The scheduled picnic will not be held on that date because of illness and will be rescheduled for another time that will be determined at the meeting.

Tickets are still available for the engraved Henry Big Boy 44 magnum. Cost is $2 each or 3 for $5. Drawing set for Sept. 28.

Watson Grange

Plans were being finalized for the exhibit at the Warren County Fair at the recent meeting of Watson Grange. Plans are also being made for the dime pitch at the Fishing Tournament in Tidioute in September.

Watson Junior Grange is being reactivated and members are working on their projects which will be judged during the Warren County Fair in the Grange Building on the fairgrounds.

Watson Grange members will be serving breakfasts each morning of the Fair in the Pomona Grange Building. Watson members are also needed for Wednesday and Friday during the fair for the noon to eight shift. Anyone willing to help, please contact Kelly VanOrd at 484-7295.

Program theme for the evening was “County Fairs”. Poems titled County Fair were read by Bob and Deanna Hollabaugh. A trivia crossword puzzle was won by John Hollabaugh and a county fair quiz was won by Meg Froman and Matt Irons.

The next meeting of Watson Grange will be on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. with cookies for refreshments. This will be election of offices.

Watson bylaws state that an officer may only serve two 4-year terms. Officers needing replaced this year include the Master, Assistant Steward, Treasurer, Secretary and one Executive member.

Thank you due

A nice thank you to Delores Timco for Volunteering her time and expertise and helping the borough office with their face lift. The coloring is perfect.

Also, Paulmier General Contracting did an excellent job on painting the front of the building, replaced the windows and door and replaced the stoop over the door. They were omitted from the borough news.

Message from Mayor

To All Tidioute Residents: Thanks to the group efforts of the Tidioute Police Department, Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the Pennsylvania State Police, charges have been filed, solving the case of the arson fires in Tidioute. The previously imposed curfew of 10 p.m. for everyone under the age of 18 years of age is now lifted. A reminder that normal curfew hours are 11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and midnight on Friday and Saturday by Borough ordinance. Tidioute Mayor-Pam McLaughlin.

Produce Express

The next Produce Express, formally the Second Harvest will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 10 a.m. at Tidioute Firehall.

Food will be available on a first come, first served basis.

This program is free.

Crazy Outfit Night

Residents at Tidioute Towers held their monthly tureen dinner recently and residents were asked to wear a “Unique” one of a kind outfit.

Residents who won prizes for their originality were: Kathy Belin, Margaret Alberth, Sue Rondinelli, Bill McFadden, Arlene Clinger, and Kate Proper.

Melt Down

Because July is National Ice Cream month, residents at Tidioute Towers were treated to a “Melt Down Party”.

Everyone attending made their own ice cream sundae, selecting from several toppings that were available.

It was a hot day so the ice cream was a good afternoon treat.

Gun Raffle

Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament Committee members are currently selling chances on a Remington 870 Express Turkey Camo shotgun with sling and hard case.

Tickets are $2 each and the drawing will be held on Sunday, Sept. 28. Winner need not be present to win.

Tournament officials are not responsible for delivery. All unsold tickets become the property of Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament Committee.

Lottery Calendar

Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament committee members are now selling 2015 Lottery Calendars.

Cost is $20 each. Daily winners will receive $20 and the winners will be determined by the 7 p.m. daily number drawing.

Bonus Days include New Year’s Day for $200 and Christmas Day will be worth $400, all based on the daily evening number.

Drawing does not include Double Draw or any games added by the PA Lottery in 2015. Winners will be paid by check and all checks will be mailed at the end of each month.

Food concessions

There will be several Food Concessions located in Tidioute for the WWII Reenactment operated by several different organizations from Tidioute.

Kettle Corn will be on sale in at a booth.

Tidioute Ta-Ta’s will be holding a bake sale to raise money for Cancer.

Tidioute Fire Department will be selling hot dogs and pop.

Air Corp members will be selling hot dogs near the storage sheds on route 337.

Please support the local organizations and businesses.

New t-shirts

The new WWII Reenactment T-shirts are on sale at the Tidioute Borough office and will be on sale during the weekend in downtown Tidioute.

Chicken BBQ

Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament committee members will be holding a chicken barbecue on Saturday, Aug. 2, from noon until the chicken is gone at tournament headquarters.

Dinner will include one half of a chicken, potato salad, baked beans, and a roll.

Deliveries will be to Tidioute Towers.

For more information please call 484-3585

Bass tournament

The 18th annual Glenn McKown Memorial Bass tournament is scheduled for Sept. 6.

This catch and release bass tournament has three categories: Two-man team, couple, and Adult/Youth (under age 16) with an entry fee of $30 per team and a $5 optional lunker pool.

Permitted fishing water is the Allegheny River only from Kinzua tail waters to the boat launch in President, catching only smallmouth bass using artificial bait.

Hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. with your catch being brought to the scales b 4 p.m. in water filled containers.

Two persons only in the boat, a six-fish limit and there will be a four ounce penalty for any fish not alive.

No Alcoholic beverages are allowed and no unsportsmanlike behavior will be tolerated. All state Fish and Boat Commission rules do apply.

Weigh-in will be held at the Tidioute Boat launch and the public is welcome.

For any additional information please contact Tournament director Deb Genter at 814-484-7407 until Aug. 22. After that contact assistant director, Melissa Potts at 814-730-3528 and all applications need to be mailed to P. O. Box 571, East Hickory, PA 16321

Book giveaway

There will be a free Book Giveaway on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in front of Evans Shurfine in Tidioute. Any donations will support the T.C.C.S Book Club and the Spanish Club’s trip to Spain.

August Birthdays:

1. Nikki Coughlin, Drew Proper

2. Dominic Gionti, Jerry Davis, Jacqui Schwab

3. Linnea Evatt, Steve Druggan

4. Tom Martin

5. none

6. Dick Palmer, Chris Roofner Jr.

7. Shawn Fulkman, Nathan Brown, Emily McGuire-Wilcox

8. Claudia Spargo, Jack Clinger, Lisa Swartz, Karley Schwab, Ann Cass

9. Donna Ambos, Brook Martin, Jacob Devereaux, Mia Beatty, Bradley Nuttall, Gerri Anderson, Laurie Edwards

10. Chuck Swartz, Billy Emple, Donald Smith, Treyah Selfridge, Marlene Higgins, Thomas Mann, Duane Smithers

11. Daisy McDonald, Mona Flasher

12. Dustin Sudul, Victoria Wolford, Margaret Bernacky, Noah Coughlin, Kate Craft, Bruce Ziegler, Job Faler

13. Lauren Slack, Lauren E. Roofner, John Sperko, Fran King, Bill Klos

14. Jarod Roofner, Robert Kane, Eli Martin, Ann Hillberry, Bret Moore, Michelle Buccardo, Clay Cass

15. Noah Sudul, Andrew Sveda, Nellie Miller, Joan McManigle, Courtney Edwards

16. Marissa Weaver, Sandy Carter, Alex Q. Sabella, Joshua Spulecki, LaRenda Martin-Ressler

17. Sharon Hulings, Tarica Albaugh, Tim Anderson, George Sveda, Chris Houghton, Sunora Henderson

18. Connor Faulkner, Brenda Anderson, Dennis Bee Jr., Grace Kitelinger, Alexander Meneo

19. Kelsey Nuttall, Stephanie Shite, Daniel Sveda, Carol Morrison, Sonya Grubbs-Spencer, Taylor Fike, Jodie King

20. Britta Nerber, Samantha Daelhousen, Amelia Miller

21. Sandra Campisano, Maria Spargo, Melissa Potts, Chad Ressler, Dennis Bee Sr., ZoAnn Nicholson, Marlee Nuttall

22. Less Lindemuth, Earl Edwards. Timothy E Sabella III, Donna Strain

23. Bonnie Lund, Chad McLaughlin, Kyle E. Schwab, Christopher Jones, Mindy Fox, Walter “Buck” Lindsay

24. Arthur Rossiter, Wendy Jamieson

25. Susan Rissel, Crystal Williams, Tootie Brown, Jackie Edmiston, Larry Sutton, Jill McIntyre

26. Mindy Veasey, Chase Myers, Rayne Watters, Chris Morgan

27. Landon Anderson, Mark Benner, Hannah Fedele, Nan Anderson, Paulette Pascarella, Andrea Shoemaker

28. Chad Brandt, Tim Jones, Karla Klos

29. Valerie Walsh, Cathy Coughlin, Shirley Gresham, Joanne Spor, Cara Parker, Lynda McKay, Jessica Call, Skylar Fry

30. Kim Mineweaser, Adrianne Robertson, Brandon Shields

31. Doug Wilcox, Ryan Houghton, Clint Moore

Up Coming Events:

2 WWII Reenactment activities

Tidioute Area News in Brief

Senior Center Menu

Thursday, July 24 will be sauerkraut and kielbasa, dessert and beverages.

Monday, July 28 will be hot dogs, baked beans, dessert and beverages.

Tuesday, July 29 will be chicken tenders, homefries, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, July 31 will be meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, dessert and beverages.

Monday, Aug. 4 will be cook’s choice.

Tuesday, Aug. 5 will be shepherd’s pie, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, Aug.7 will be stuffed peppers/stuffed cabbage (your choice), mashed potatoes, dessert and beverages.

Call the center at 484-3020 to sign up for lunch or to ride the TWAC bus.

White Sheets

Tidioute Borough office is offering free white sheets for those who would like to hang them from a window for Saturday, Aug.3 for the World War II reenactment.

White sheets were used to declare their surrender during the war, and indicate peace. These should be all white, no designs.

Committee members are urging residents to participate in this portion of the reenactment.

The borough office is offering these for free on a first come first serve basis.

Clean Up/Spruce Up

Members of the Reenactment Committee and the borough office are asking that residents to mow their grass, weed, and really fix up their yards especially along Main Street for the WWII reenactment that is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2 at 3 p.m.

VBS Meeting

Anyone who would like to help with Vacation Bible School that will be held at the First United Methodist Church is invited to the meeting on Tuesday, July 29 at 7 p.m. at the church.

Those who would like to help but cannot attend this meeting should call Mary Huntington at 484-7766.

Vacation Bible School

Save the date: The Tidioute First United Methodist Church will be hosting the Community Vacation Bible School on Aug. 11-15.

This will be an evening event.

“Kingdom Chronicles” will be the theme this year. All youth in the community are welcome to join in the fun and experience.

New Pastor

On June 15, the congregation at Tidioute Baptist Church extended the right hand of fellowship to its new pastor, Drew Taylor.

Pastor Drew was educated at Baptist Bible College in Clarks Summit, Pa., where he received a B.S. in Bible in 2010. He was recently ordained this past May.

Pastor Drew resides in Tidioute with his wife, Jordan, and his newborn son, Isaiah.

Pastor Drew Taylor emphasizes a proper exposition of the Word of God in his preaching during the Sunday services. He desires that the gospel, salvation comes from believing in the death of Jesus Christ for the remission of sin, be heard at every service.

Be sure to welcome the Taylor family to our community.

No Mass

There will be no 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, Aug. 2 at Saint John Church, Tidioute.

However, there will be Mass at Saint Anthony Church, Tionesta, at 6:30 p.m.

Meatloaf Dinner

Saint John Church Women’s Guild is hosting a meatloaf dinner on Saturday, Aug. 2 following the WWII reenactment.

Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and will include meatloaf, potatoes, green beans and dessert.

Cost is $10 per person and will include entry to the dance that will follow at 7 p.m. and end at 10 p.m.

Advanced dinner reservations can be made by calling Fran O’Hosky at 484-7157.

Dinner will be at Saint John Center, 25 First St., Tidioute.

USO Dance

Saint John Ladies Guild will be hosting a USO Dance on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Tickets to the dance are $5 per person. However, if you attend the dinner the dance is free.

If you wear period clothing or are in uniform admission to the dance is $3 per person.

The dance will be at the Saint John Center, 25 First St., Tidioute.

6th Annual

WWII Reenactment

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Aug.2 as this is when Tidioute will once again host the WWII reenactment.

Come and see the “Battle of the Bridge at Remagen.” The German Ludendorff Bridge was the only bridge on the Rhine River captured by American forces during WWII. Watch as U.S. soldiers attack the town of Remagen, and capture the famous bridge after its failed destruction by German engineers.

This event is being hosted by the 99th Infantry Division Historical Society (Battlebabies), Tidioute Borough, Limestone Township, Tidioute VFW Post 8803 and Servicemen’s Home Corporation.

Their encampment will be located in Limestone Township ballfields on Route 62 just south of the Tidioute Bridge and is open to the public. Visitors are welcome and encouraged as there will be WWII memorabilia for sale and on display along with American and German uniforms, equipment and vehicles. The best time to visit the encampment are on Friday from noon until sunset and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. You may also visit www.remagenbridge.com for further information and photos of past events.

Media Day will be held on Friday from 10 a.m. to noon for interviews and photo opportunities.

A special viewing area will set up at the intersection of King St. and Buckingham St. for all veterans.

Tidioute Bridge will be closed to vehicle and foot traffic from 2 pm. until 4 p.m. Be sure to determine which side of the river you want to watch from and plan accordingly. Route 62 will be closed during the event from approximately 3:30 to 4 p.m. Plan for delays and drive carefully as Route 62 will be congested.

For everyone’s safety, spectators are asked to remain outside the roped areas during the reenactment and to follow instructions of fire police and reenactment volunteers.

Viewing areas will be available on both sides of the river and limited nearby parking.

Support our local businesses and experience all that Tidioute has to offer.

Produce Express

Tidioute residents will have an opportunity to attend the Produce Express, which is supplied by Second Harvest, on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. at the Tidioute Firehall.

Bring a couple of boxes with you or a laundry basket to carry your food in.

This program is on a first come, first serve basis.

Back To School

Collection

Tidioute First United Methodist Church is once again collecting back to school items for the Tidioute Community Charter School.

There boxes are located at Evan’s Market, Tidioute Public Library, Buccardo’s Restaurant, Tidioute Trading Post, Northwest Savings Bank’s Tidioute Branch, or you can leave then at the Methodist Church when the yellow sign is out.

Items needed include: crayons, pencils, pens, pencil boxes, Kleenex, Clorox wipes, germ-X, glue sticks, pink erasers, colored pencils, markers, scissors, lined paper, note books, three-ring binders, and Highlighters.

Ladies Victorian

Tea Luncheon

Tidioute Presbyterian Church will be hosting a Ladies Victorian Tea Luncheon on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 196 Main St.

Entertainment will be the Conewango Clippers Barbershoppers.

For tickets, contact Jane McManigle at 484-3296 or Barb Downey at 589-7508.

Let’s Go Fishing

Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament Parade Committee has a theme of “Let’s Go Fishing” for this year’s parade on Saturday, Sept. 27. Registration and line-up is at 10 a.m.; parade starts at 1 p.m. sharp, rain or shine.

Food Commodity

Salvation Army Food Commodity will be on Monday, July 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Tidioute Towers.

Those who have not signed up and would like to receive the food should call Russell Glenn at 484-1234 to get registered or for more information.

Tidioute Senior Center

Members of the Tidioute Senior Center had the opportunity to hear information on final expenses from Charles and Natasha Drinkard of Lincoln Heritage Insurance.

Those who stayed for the program included Jim Bees, Jane Downey, Evelyn Buser, Sue Lester, Martha Walters, Linda Scott, Pat Sveda and Randy Knight.

On Friday, July 18 several members of the Tidioute Senior Center traveled to Endeavor Senior Center for a picnic lunch, they all played Bingo games, corn hole, table shuffle board, and other games and had an extraordinary lunch that had everything you could image for a picnic. Members from Marienville Senior Center also attended. There were 63 all together from the three centers.

On Monday, Aug. 21, Carole Brosius from the Sight Center (PA Association for the Blind) in Erie was present to do glaucoma screening and check for macular degeneration.

Members are collecting items for the Back to School Collection for the Tidioute Community Charter School in conjunction with the Tidioute First United Methodist Church.

Tidioute Area News In Brief

Senior Center menu

Tuesday, July 17, will be will be Bacon Cheeseburgers, potatoes, dessert and beverages.

Monday, July 21 will be Cold Plate, dessert and beverages.

Tuesday, July 22 will be Grilled Chicken Salad, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, July 24 will be Sauerkraut and Kielbasa, dessert and beverages.

Monday, July 28 will be Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, dessert and beverages.

Tuesday, July 29 will be Chicken Tenders, Homefries, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, July 31 will be Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, gravy, vegetable, dessert and beverages.

Please call the Senior Center at 484-3020 to sign up for lunches or to use the TWAC Bus.

Glaucoma screening

On Monday, July 21, Tidioute Senior Center will host a glaucoma screening at 11 a.m.

For more information please call the Senior Center at 484-3020.

Produce Express

Food Distribution

The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania will hold a Produce Express Food Distribution for residents of the Tidioute Area who are in need of food assistance on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m.

The Produce Express will be held at the Tidioute Firehall, 228 Main Street.

There is no pre sign-up and participation in the food distribution is Free.

Food will be dispersed on a first come, first served basis.

The only food bank in Northwest Pennsylvania, Second Harvest is the major supplier of food to a network of 285 member charitable agencies that obtain products from the warehouse and distribute them to individuals and families facing hard times in 11 counties. Their member agencies include food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, Kids Cafes, weekend BackPack Programs and other nonprofit organizations. Last year, Second Harvest distributed nearly 12 million pounds of food to member agencies, which in turn provided food to 72,600 unduplicated recipients.

Deerfield Township

Deerfield Township supervisors met on Monday, July 7, for a special meeting to appoint a new supervisor, serving Deerfield Township as a Supervisor will be Ed Donahue.

Also, John Williams will be serving as Emergency Management Coordinator.

Watson Grange

The quarterly birthday dinner honoring John Hollabaugh, Matt Irons, James and Robin Piehuta was held prior to the regular meeting of Watson Grange that was presided over by Master Bob Hollabaugh.

Legislative Chairperson, John Hollabaugh asked members to contact their Legislators concerning tax exemption for Grange Halls.

Youth Chairpersons, Matt and Miranda Irons reported on PA State Grange Youth Camp where they both served as workshop leaders.

Deaf and Community Service Chairman, Deanna Hollabaugh said that Black Wood Legacy will be preforming at Tidioute First United Methodist Church on Thursday, October 9 at 7 p.m.

Plans are being made for a Grange Exhibit at the Warren County Fair as well as for a float in the Fishing Tournament Parade in September.

Up coming events include: Junior Grange Meeting on Tuesday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. Any children ages 5to 14 are invited to attend at the Watson Grange Hall.

Members are working on crafts to be judged at the Warren County Fair.

Regular Watson Grange meeting will be on Thursday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m. with Ice Cream for refreshments since July is National Ice Cream Month.

On Saturday, July 26 at 1 p.m. there will be an Auction at the Pomona Grange on Warren County Fair Grounds.

Monday, July 28 at 9 a.m. will be Pie Day at Pomona.

Monday, July 28 will be final craft night at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Alice Weaver.

Aug. 4-9 will be the Warren County Fair with the Pomona Grange kitchen open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Saturday, August 16 will be an Auction at Pomona Grange at 1 p.m.

Quarterly Pomona Grange meeting will be on Saturday, August 23 for election of officers and lunch served by Watson Grange members.

Dinner and

USO Dance

St John’s Ladies Guild will be holding a dinner and a USO Dance on Saturday, Aug. 2, after the WWII Reenactment in Tidioute at St John Center.

A meatloaf dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Dance will start from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Cost will be $10 for dinner per person which will include entry to the dance.

Tickets for the dance only will be $5 per person. If you come in uniform or period clothing, the cost of the dance will be $3 per person.

Advance reservations to the dinner can be made by calling Fran O’Hosky at 814-484-7157.

Come for an afternoon and evening of good food and dancing at the Center.

Vacation Bible School

Tidioute First United Methodist Church will be hosting the Community Vacation Bible School on August 11 to August 15, 2014.

This will be an evening event.

For more information and times please contact Mary Huntington at 484-7766 or Pastor Keith at 484-7721.

The theme this year is “Kingdom Chronicles”

Blackwood Legacy Gospel

Like Southern Gospel music? The Tidioute First Methodist Church will host the “Blackwood Legacy ” Gospel group. They will be preforming on Thursday, October 9 at 7 p.m.

Cost is free and is open to the public, a good will offering will be taken.

More information in weeks to come.

Back to school items

Tidioute First United Methodist Church will once again be collecting back to school items that are needed at Tidioute Community Charter School.

Boxes will be located throughout the Tidioute Community or you can drop them off at he church when the yellow sign is out.

Items include: crayons, pencils pencil boxes, Kleenex, Clorox wipes, germ-X, Zip-lock bags (gallon, sandwich and snack size), glue sticks, pink erasers, colored pencils, pencil sharpeners, markers, scissors, pocket folders, lined paper, pens, notebooks, 3 ring binders, highlighters, and pencil pouches.

Location of Boxes will be published later.

Troop boxes

Tidioute Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8803 is once again getting ready to send out Troop Boxes to any Military Service Personnel serving out side the United States.

Send addresses to Doris Svitek, P. O. Box 105, Tidioute, PA 16351 or call her at 814-484-7218

Mass schedule change

On Saturday, Aug. 2, there will be no 4:30 p.m. Mass at St John Church in Tidioute.

However, there will be 6:30 p.m. Mass at St Anthony Church in Tionesta.

Sunday, August 3 there will be Mass at 9 a.m. at St Anthony in Tionesta and 11 a.m. Mass at St John Church in Tidioute.

Reading Program

Tidioute Library’s Summer Reading Program is well under way and those ages 2 to 16 can still stop in the library to sign up.

More information and registration forms can be picked up at the library Monday and Wednesday 12 to 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Borough Council

Tidioute Borough Council met Monday night at the borough office.

Police Chief, Steve Vincent reported traveling 1133 miles, investigated 51 incidents, and reported 10 charges being filed.

The minutes from the previous meeting were accepted and the treasurers report was also accepted and permission was granted to pay the bills for June.

The fence at the Sewer Plant will be replace in the near future, as monies have been received from the drivers insurance company.

The Johnson Street project will go out for rebid and additional paving projects are being considered to be done at the same time as Johnson St.

McCauley Hill road project is still work in progress with new avenues to check into for fixing the road.

Through a new program at the Warren County Jail, several inmates were in Tidioute fixing and cleaning up the Sports Court, mowing the boat launch, painting the Gazebo in Picture Show Park, and touched up the Gazebo at Tidioute Towers. These inmates did an excellent job, their work was greatly appreciated and saved the borough several hours of labor. There are more projects council and borough management would like to have completed. Walt will contact those in charge of the program and set up some more projects.

Several properties that are in seriously bad shape were discussed, property committee members will meet and action will be taken to place such properties on the blighted property list.

Just a reminder that there is a speed limit on Buckingham Street of 25 miles per hour beginning at the bridge and continuing to Main Street, also the speed limit on Main St from Elm Street to just before McCauley Hill Road in only 35 miles per hour. Please take note to the signs posted within the borough limits and be aware of the areas where children are at play, there are signs posted. School Zones are also posted and all must observe these speed zones.

Work on the Borough Office building was completed via Regional Main Street Restoration Grant through Warren County EOC.

Up Coming Events:

19 Produce Express at firehall 10 a.m.

22 Watson Junior Grange 6:30 p.m.

24 Watson Grange 6:30 p.m.

Tidioute Area News in Brief

Senior Center Menu

The center was closed earlier this week, this was due to a gas leak.

Monday, July 7 will be broccoli aoup, sandwiches, dessert and beverages.

Tuesday, July 8 will be goulash, vegetable, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, July 10 will be hot turkey sandwiches, mashed potatoes, dessert and beverages.

Monday, July 14 will be chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, dessert and beverages.

Tuesday, July 15 will be spaghetti and meatballs, dessert and sandwiches.

Thursday, July 17 will be bacon cheeseburgers, potatoes, dessert and beverages.

Picnic Basket Raffle

Due to the Tidioute Senior Center being closed for a gas leak, the drawing for the 4th of July picnic basket will be held on the first day that the center reopens.

Picnic Rescheduled

Since the picnic for the Tidioute Senior Center was cancelled last Wednesday due to the storm, the picnic will be rescheduled for either Wednesday, July 23 or Wednesday, July 30.

Date will be announced as soon as plans are finalized and it will be at the home of Martha Walters on McCauley Hill Road.

Deerfield Township

Deerfield Township is holding a special meeting to appoint a supervisor and emergency management coordinator on Monday, July 7, at 7 p.m. at the Deerfield Township Building, 4638 Morrison Hill Rd.

This special meeting needs to be held so they can appoint a supervisor within 30 days from the resignation of the other supervisor.

Knights of Columbus

A reminder that the Knights of Columbus of St. John Church will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at St. John Center.

Note the date change due to the 4th of July.

Summer Reading Program

Tidioute Public Library’s Summer Reading Program begins on Monday, July 7 and will continue until Aug. 2.

This year the theme is “Fizz Boom Read!”.

There will be programs for kids ages 2- 16.

More details and registration forms are available at the library.

The library is open Monday and Wednesday from noon to 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Watson Grange

Master Bob Hollabaugh presided over the recent meeting of Watson Grange.

Junior Leader Miranda Irons said that one junior has been participating with another one scheduled to start attending. Crafts are being worked on for judging during the Warren County Fair. Any child between the ages of 5 to 14 are welcome to join. They will meet again on Wednesday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m.

PA State Grange Youth Camp was held this past weekend with Matt and Miranda Irons attending along with their son Daxter. Matt was instructor for the science workshops.

Two craft nights were set, one on Wednesday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grange to pour stepping stones and on Monday, July 14 at the home of Alice Weaver at 6:30 p.m. to work on other projects to be judged at the fair.

The program was a bit of hodgepodge. A poem on math was read by Mary Jane Burris, Game-Chips on calendar page was won by Alice Weaver, Vacation mad lib read by Lecturer Kelly Van Ord and a View of a Cat was read by Miranda Irons.

The next meeting will be on July 10 with the quarterly birthday dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the grange hall.

Raft Races

Anything That Floats Allegheny River Raft Races will be held Saturday, July 12.

Race will start at 11 a.m. behind the Wildwood on Rt. 62 and will end at the Tidioute Boat Launch at 3 p.m.

Entry fee is $5 per person.

A theme of “Superheros” leaves lots to the imagination, so let’s get those entries started and have a great time with family and friends.

Trophies will be awarded for first, second, and third place in Drifters, Paddles, Canoes, and Kayaks. Trophies for the Most Spectacular Raft (one that is decorated to fit the theme), Furthest Traveled, Youngest Participant and Oldest Participant.

This event is sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary of Post 8803.

For more information, contact Sonya Spencer at 706-7566 or Melissa Potts at 730-3528.

WWII Reenactment

Once again, Tidioute will be hosting the sixth annual WWII Reenactment, this will be on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 3 p.m. Additional sponsors include the 99th Infantry Division, 393rd Regiment Easy CO., Battlebabies, Limestone Township, Tidioute VFW Post 8803 and the Servicemen’s Home Corporation.

Committee members are requesting that Tidioute residents hang white sheets from a window of their home to signify their surrender. If you don’t understand the white sheets, contact he borough office at 484-7424 for more information.

The bridge at Remagen was the last remaining bridge on the Rhine River and much like the one in Tidioute, this is why Tidioute was chosen as the location for this WWII reenactment.

Much of the terrain is also the same as Germany.

There will be hundreds of infantryman here to reenact this battle beginning at 3 p.m.. The encampment will be set up in Limestone Ballfield just south of Tidioute Bridge.

Visitors are welcome and encouraged to stop at the encampment to see how it was back then. There will be WWII memorabilia for sale and on display along with American and German uniforms, equipment, and vehicles. The best time to visit the encampment is Friday noon until sunset and on Saturday from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m.

Media Day will be Friday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. till noon.

A few reminders is that for everyone’s safety, spectators are asked to remain outside roped areas during the reenactment and to follow instructions of fire police and reenactments volunteers.

Viewing areas are available on both sides of the river with limited nearby parking.

There will be a special viewing area for veterans located at the intersection of King Street and Buckingham Street.

Use available trash cans and thank you for not littering.

Guest speaker this year will be MSG Steven Appleby, director of the Eldred, Pa., WWII Museum, who will speak during the opening ceremonies at the veterans tent area on Buckingham street beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2.

Tidioute Bridge will be closed from 2 to 4 p.m. Also, Route 62 will be closed approximately a half hour (3:30 to 4 p.m.)

Volunteers for crowd control are always needed, those interested can contact Lee Lindemuth at 484-0225.

Come and join Tidioute and the re-enactors for an interesting event.

TAVFD Appeal Letter

Tidioute Area Volunteer Fire Department has mailed out a letter of appeal seeking financial donations from residents and campers.

We are fortunate to have a volunteer fire department in this rural area. There is a serious need for manpower and funding. Firefighting personnel, EMTs, First Responders, drivers, and many other positions need to be filled. If you would like to be a volunteer with this fire department or have any ideas of how to make their operations more efficient contact Fire Chief Mark Veasey or stop at the firehall on a Thursday evening during training exercises.

Any monetary donations will be appreciated and can be made payable to TAVFD and mailed to P. O. Box 122, Tidioute, PA 16351.

Starting at $3.50/week.

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