Der Kobblers to host poker run June 1

The Der Kobblers automobile club will host its benefit poker run on Saturday, June 1. It will start at Vertical Limits Custom Hot Rod Shop, 231 Hopkins Ave., Jamestown. Registration is from 10 a.m. to noon. Other stops include Peaches & Cream in Randolph, the Kinzua Dam, Brokenstraw Winery, and the Sugar Grove Volunteer Fire Department. The total trip is 100 miles. Cash prizes and door prizes will be awarded. Motorcycles are welcome. Proceeds go to the club’s Helping Hands Fund for community outreach.

Lander VFD to host barbecue

LANDER – The Lander Volunteer Fire Department will host a chicken barbecue from noon until sold out on Sunday. Meals can be eaten dine-in or take-out. A full dinner costs 412, a child-sized dinner costs $8 and a half-chicken only costs $8. Chicken is cooked over charcoal fire with the department’s signature basting sauce. Sides of potato salad, applesauce, roll, and dessert are included in the full dinner. .

Thompson Hill Cemetery

Association to hold cleanup

Saturday

The Thompson Hill Cemetery Association will hold its annual cemetery cleanup and meeting on Saturday. The cemetery cleanup will start at 9 a.m. and the meeting will be held at the Thompson Hill Schoolhouse at 11 a.m. . Lot owners are asked to attend.

Caregivers

Support Group to meet Monday

The regularly scheduled Caregivers Support Group meeting will be held on Monday at noon at Grace United Methodist Church, 501 PA. Ave. E., Warren. Enter the building via the elevator entrance and proceed to the Wesley Parlor. All caregivers (men and women) and anyone interested in Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia-related diseases are welcome to attend. A time of sharing concerns, behavior issues, etc., is always part of the meeting. Handouts are provided by the Alzheimer’s Assn. and are available for those attending and their families. This meeting provides a safe and confidential place to share any questions from caregivers, as well as to learn of current information, such as classes and events held locally. Caregivers Support Group and several other teams have signed up for the Warren Area 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease scheduled for Saturday, September 28 at Betts Park. Details of this event such as how to join/form a team, or how to donate one’s time, talent, or resources including fundraising ideas will be available at this time. For more information contact:Laura at 814-723-5008 or Linda at 814-726-1199

Class to meet

The Eisenhower High School Class of 1973 will meet for breakfast at The Bucket Cafe in Sugar Grove at 9:30 a.m on Thursday, May 16.

Blood drive set

The Community Blood Bank is holding a blood drive at Holy Redeemer on May 21 from noon to 5 p.m. Appointments are encouraged but are not required. Types O-negative, O-positive, and A-negative are particularly in demand. By donating with CBB, your blood stays local, helping your neighbors in need. All donors who give with Community Blood Bank in May will be automatically entered to win one of the two sets of kayaks and paddles.

Bridge results

Lynn Way and Richard Woodruff claimed first Monday at the YMCA with Lana Creal and Chick Bello in second. Bill Massa and Connie Michell were first and second Tuesday at the Allegheny Community Center. At the Woman’s Club on Thursday, Susie Spangler placed first and Connie Michell was second.

Youth Crew

Leader needed

The Forest Service is seeking a Summer Youth Crew Leader for this summer’s PA Outdoor Corps Summer Youth Crew on the Bradford Ranger District of the Allegheny National Forest. The position starts on June 10. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Contact the PAOC Summer Program Manager at vlauro@thesca.org or use the online intake form to apply. The position will run from June 10 through August 13.

Bridge project plans

PennDOT has posted an online plans display for the project that will replace the bridge that carries Cornish Hill Rd. over Pine Valley Brook in Columbus Twp. The bridge is located between the intersection with Humphrey’s Corners Road and the intersection with Pine Valley Road. The project includes the replacement of the upper portion of the existing bridge. Work will also include minor paving near the bridge and updates to drainage and roadway shoulders. No right-of-way acquisition is anticipated. Work is expected to occur during the 2025 construction season. A detour will be required during construction and is expected to be in place for approximately four months. The proposed 2.7-mile detour route will be posted using Humphrey’s Corners Road and Pine Valley Road. The existing concrete adjacent box beam bridge was built in 1987. It is classified as poor condition. Approximately 225 vehicles a day use the bridge, on average.