Tidioute Area News in Brief
Trash Pick Up
Trash pick up will be on Friday, Nov. 28 due to the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday.
So have your trash to the curb by 6 a.m. Friday.
Borough Office Closed
Tidioute Borough Office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28 for Thanksgiving.
Senior Center Menu
Thursday, Nov.27 we will be closed for Thanksgiving.
Monday, Dec. 1, will be bacon cheeseburgers, fries, dessert and beverages. Also a program on “Scams on Seniors”
Tuesday, Dec.2 will be cook’s choice
Thursday, Dec.4 will be Spanish rice, dessert and beverages.
Monday, Dec. 8 will be stuffed cabbage/stuffed peppers (your choice), mashed potatoes, dessert and beverages.
Tuesday, Dec. 9 will be chicken tenders, potato nests, dessert and beverages.
Thursday, Dec. 11 will be soup and grilled cheese sandwiches, dessert and beverages.
Monday Dec. 15 will be fish sandwiches, parsley potatoes, dessert and beverages.
Tuesday, Dec. 16 will be goulash
Thursday, Dec.18 will be the Christmas dinner of ham and turkey with all the trimmings.
Call the center at 484-3020 to reserve your lunch.
Senior Center Activities
On Monday, Dec. 1 there will be a program on Scams on Seniors. This is open to the public.
A fashion show will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. with fashion being furnished by Blair Corporation.
Tidioute Senior Center will be holding its Christmas dinner on Thursday, Dec. 18 at noon.
For more information on these activities, call the center at 484-3020
Keep Snow
Off Roadway
PennDOT has issued a reminder that residents to keep snow off the roadway.
With the winter season in full swing, PennDOT is reminding residents of the guidelines for shoveling or plowing snow around state-owned roadways to help ensure safe travel through the season.
Maintaining safe and passable roads is PennDOT’s top priority when dealing with winter weather. To help meet that need, PennDOT urges residents to not shovel snow onto state or borough roads that have already been plowed. Snow should not be shoveled onto any roadway as this can increase the potential for crashes, and property owners can be held liable for any resulting crashes.
Snow should be shoveled or plowed to the right side of driveway as you are facing the intersecting roadway. By piling the snow away from the oncoming direction of the snow plows, the snow will not be pushed back into the driveway.
Eliminate snow piles at the property entrance whenever possible. High accumulations of snow can obstruct the vision of motorist, posing a safety hazard.
Do not push snow onto roadways at any time. This creates a hazardous condition for all vehicles.
Native Hunter Print
Members of St John Ladies Guild and St Anthony Ladies Guild are currently selling tickets on a Jack Paluh limited edition print “Native Hunter”.
This print is oak framed and is 39 1/2 inches by 30 1/2 inches.
The drawing will be on Sunday, Dec. 14 following Mass at St. John Church.
Tickets are $5 each and winner need not be present to win.
See any member of the Guild or call the office at 484-7747
Christmas Basket Raffle
Tidioute Senior Center members are selling chances on a basket full of Christmas items.
Tickets are $1 each or 3 for $2 and the drawing will be on Thursday, Dec. 18 during the Christmas dinner.
You can purchase your tickets from officers Marian Dashner, Dot Kording, Sue Lester, Martha Walters, and staff members Pat Sveda and Linda Scott or any of the others who are at the center.
Magic In Tidioute
Magic Man Industries presents Magic In Tidioute on Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Tidioute Community Charter School gymnasium.
Tickets are now on sale for a family of four for both performances for a cost of $20 ($5 each additional ticket over four people). Single tickets for each performance are $7 each.
If you would like tickets, contact the school at 484-3550, your son or daughter should have an order form. Send the money with your student for the number of required tickets and your tickets will be held at the door for you.
The professional magician is Jamie Petrush, who has been doing magic professionally for about eight years. Jamie is a graduate of the world famous school of magic, the Chavez Studio of Magic.
Card Signing Party
Don’t forget the Christmas Card signing party at the Tidioute Towers on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 3 p.m. for the Million Thanks.
Michelle Cantrell is once again collecting Christmas cards to send to our troops for Christmas. Remember do not send cards with glitter on them and no envelops are needed.
There are boxes for collection located at the Tidioute Post Office, Evans Market, and Tidioute Towers.
If you address your cards just have to start with “Dear Service Member”. You can put your address in them if you want someone to write back.
Michelle goal is to collect 1,500 cards to send.
Holiday Lighting
On behalf of the Holiday Lighting Committee, they would like to thank everyone who helped with decorating the borough for the holidays.
A total of 57 residents helped with the decorating including 47 participants who tied the greens to 13 strands of lights for Main Street in record time of 1 1/2 hours. They extend a special thank you to the TCCS student council members Conor, Larkin, Kelsey and their advisor Michelle Buccardo. The committee was delighted to have Chloe McLaughlin, Lane Buccardo, and Lexis Drukenbrod join them. They enjoyed the energy and efforts of some of our younger residents including Xavier Butler, and David and Ethan Manning. Thank you to David Paulmier and Shawn Silvis and the firemen for getting the new area of the firehall ready for Tying the Greens, and to all the volunteer fire department members who put the lights up.
In all, members of the community volunteered a total of 521 hours. Sandy Jamieson’s efforts in coordinating the successful fund drive that allowed them to purchase new holiday banners. They will be placing two plaques in the Tidioute Library in memory of loved ones and in honor of loved ones, community business and organizations that support their efforts every year. Through donations they were also able to replace the cable on all 12 strands of Main Street lights. A special thank you to Kings Building Supply for all their assistance. In addition, you will see new decorations on the large wreaths that decorate the lamp posts.
David and Sally Paulmier were instrumental in repairing Santa. They are sure you will all enjoy his return to the gazebo after Thanksgiving. Chloe McLaughlin shared her special talents helping to decorate the planters this year. Thanks to John McCauley for his time and the use of his truck to obtain greens for the planters and transporting the decorations to the many areas in town to decorate. Nancy Schwab continued her 67-year tradition of helping decorate Tidioute for the holidays. Last but not least, thank you to our Tidioute Borough employees, Crystal, Ed, and Frank for their continued support of holiday lighting.
Autographed Football
Tidioute Spanish Club members are currently raising funds for the trip to Spain in 2015. And Brian “Frodo” Bonner’s family is selling tickets on an autographed Steelers football signed by Troy Polamalu.
The drawing will be held on Dec.17 during the Christmas Concert at the charter school.
There are only 300 tickets being sold. Winner need not be present to win.
Ladies Auxiliary
Breakfast
Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 8803 will celebrate its annual Christmas breakfast on Dec. 12 at the Tippy Canoe Inn in Tidioute. Cost of breakfast is $10 each. A sign-up sheet is behind the bar with the bartender at the club.
Breakfast will be served at 10 a.m. There will be a $10 grab bag gift that is optional. There is a $10 charge required when you sign up.
Any questions contact Fran Stoneburg at 484-7708.
Auxiliary Christmas
Party
On Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. the members of the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 8803 will celebrate their annual Christmas party.
This will be celebrated at the club. Bring an appetizer or cookies to share. There is a $10 grab bag gift exchange that is optional.
If you have any questions, contact Jackie Edmiston at 484-7429.
Soldier and Sailors
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 8803 will be traveling to Erie to do their annual Christmas visit with the soldiers and sailors.
They will be leaving the Post home at 9 a.m. on Dec.15 and will be returning at approximately 4 p.m.
There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board at the club.
They will be car pooling. If you have any questions call Fran Stoneburg at 484-7708. She is the PA Department Representative to the Soldiers and Sailors Home in PA.
Pizza Party
Tidioute Community Charter School will be hosting a pizza party for the K5 – 6th grade Intramural Co-Ed Soccer program.
They invite all players and their immediate families to the school on Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m.
A short awards ceremony will follow the pizza party and team photos will be taken. Individual player photos will be available.
Auction
Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament committee members will be hosting an auction on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. at Buccardo’s Restaurant.
The doors will open at 2 p.m.
Fall Gun Raffle
Tidioute Area Volunteer Fire Department will be holding the annual Fall Gun Raffle on Saturday, Dec. 29.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the games begin at 7 p.m.
Gun tickets are $10 each, if you do not have a gun tickets entrance cost will be less.
You must have your ticket stub to claim any guns.
December Birthdays
1. Jon Druggan, Gaynell Lester, Hazel Ord, Vicki McLaughlin, Gretchen Laubach, Ken Williams
2. Paul Craft, Ryan Craft, Melissa Sabella
3. Skip Hulings, Gail Martin, Scot Genter, Jessica Overcash
4. Edward Hart, Jeff McKown, Karissa McKown
5. Joseph King, Laura Kelly, Carol Zorn
6. Jessica Johnson
7. Robbie Davis, Emalei Schaberll, Judy Klinestiver, Tim Berlin, Hallie Cass
8. Alexandria Kitelinger, Monica Snavley, Brent Myers
9. Chuck Klos, George McKown, Linda Scott, Ashley Wentworth
10. John Walters, Beth Bonner, Kim Mineweaser, Jeremy Wyman, Julie Come
11. Richard Brown, Bob Yeager, Mark Peters, Timothy Joseph Sabella, Mark Veasey
12. Jack Shields, Jack Davies, Denise Craft
13. B. J. Rafalski, Deb Hosick, Philip Downey, John Motzer, Addison Wentworth
14. Dennis Graves, Rick Bunce, Marty Bennett
15. Zander Fehlman, Garrett Proper, Margaret Yeager, Becky Styles
16. Karen Atkin, Jennifer Caputo, Miles Jenny, Tom Heenan
17. Adelynn Craft, Cindy Leonard, Pat Sveda, Bessie Steinkamp, Stephen D. Vincent, Jan Bosak
18. Stephanie Molek, Renee Snavley
19. Dora Dygan, Lucy Sabella, Paige Beck, Rob Holmes, Drew Coughlin, Pat Redick,
20. Johney Kehoe, Peggy Ann Watson
21. Crystal Gertsch, Blake Sabella, Jennifer Adams
22. Anita Nicholson, Brylynn Nicholson, Danielle Sutton, Carrie Anderson, Sydnie Wyman, Liam Heverly
23. Rebecca Bunce, Sarah Sabella, Michael Henderson, Rob Hosick, Brittany Davis, Ken Anderson
24. none
25. Tim Gerus, Laci Fedele
26. Rachel Lashinsky, Mike Wolfe, Joy Sabella-Bowers, Susan Knight
27. Sue Lewis, Wayne McAllister, Sarah Carter-Rideerman
28. Mia Buccardo, Zayla Jackman, brent Burke, Kristen Fike, Ashley Nansen
29. Jill Sabella, Elaine Wilcox, Patty Sveda, Michael Seelinger, James M Mechling
30. Dan Scott, Dana Sites, Dave Extine, Howard Raybuck
31. Kelly Benner, Linda Lanager-Wolford, Renee Williams, Chris Martin-Davies
Tidioute Area News In Brief
Senior Center menu
Thursday, Nov. 20 will be soup and sandwiches, dessert and beverages.
Monday, Nov. 24 will be Spaghetti and Meatballs, dessert and beverages.
Tuesday, Nov. 25 will be Beef Stew, Homemade biscuits, dessert and beverages.
Thursday, Nov. 27 the center will be closed for Thanksgiving.
Monday, Dec. 1 will be Bacon Cheeseburgers, Fries, dessert and beverages.
Tuesday, Dec. 2 will be Chicken Tenders, Potato Nests, dessert and Beverages.
Thursday, Dec. 4 will be Spanish Rice, Dessert and beverages.
Please call the center at 484-3020 to sign up for lunch.
Treasures For Kids
Applications for Treasurers For Kids are located at the Tidioute branch of Northwest Savings Bank until Nov. 28.
All gifts must be brought to the bank unwrapped by Dec. 15 and they must be picked up by the family by Dec. 19.
Veterans Day
ceremonies
Tidioute Community Charter School held a Veterans Day program at the school with participation from the students and former graduates.
The National Anthem was played by the Middle/High School Band and Choir.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dakota Gourley and Anna Burke gave a definition of What Is Veterans Day?
A reflection of music was done by the school band.
Kelley McKean recognized the staff members who are still connected with the military and also introduced the guest speaker, Senior Airman, Kaitlon Silvis. Silvis is a 2009 graduate of Tidioute Community Charter School. She enlisted in the US Air Force Reserves in the delayed entry program in March of 2009, while still a student at TCCS. She left for basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, in October 2009. Airman Silvis is in the 914th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron based at Niagara Falls, N.Y. She is trained in health services management.
Silvis was asked to talk about what is was like to be a veteran. Highlights of her speech were about what an immense amount of sacrifice no matter the job you have. She is most proud when wearing her uniform when she is along side her hometown veterans marching in the Memorial Day parade. Her advice is to follow your dreams, never give up, and stand proud to be an American.
The concert choir sang America the Beautiful; then Nicole Baldwin read a piece by Father Dennis O’Brian, “It is the Soldier”.
A moment of silence was observed followed by Taps.
Autographed
football
The family of Brian Bonner is raffling a Troy Polamalu autographed Steeler Football.
The winner will receive an authentic Pittsburgh Steelers football signed by Troy Polamalu.
Donations are $5 per ticket and there are only 300 tickets available.
Winning ticket will be drawn on Dec. 17 at Tidioute Community Charter School.
All proceeds of the raffle will benefit Brian “Frodo” Bonner’s trip to Spain with the Spanish Club of Tidioute Community Charter School
Tickets are available from Beth and Kevin Bonner at 490-8820 or stop at Buccardo’s Restaurant.
Post 8803
holds ceremony
A Veterans Day Ceremony was held at the VFW Post 8803 at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11.
A small POW/MIA flag was given to each person who came to the program.
Dan Edmiston was the Master Ceremony as they opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation was given by CLP Dennis Ledebur. Guest Speaker was Tidioute Mayor Pam McLaughlin.
Jack Patterson played a Patriotic Medley on the Bagpipes.
Ladies Auxiliary of Post 8803 had a tribute to the POW/MIA, which was led by Patriotic Instructor Bev Stotler.
Benediction was given by CLP Dennis Ledebur and the Firing Squad gave a Salute to the Dead followed by Taps.
A million thanks
Michelle Cantrell, a sophomore at Geneva Christian College in Beaver Falls, and a Tidioute resident is collecting Christmas Cards for service members.
The cards cannot have any glitter or envelopes.
You can add a message, but please keep in mind to have Dear Servicemen. You can donate them unsigned.
There is a drop off box in the lobby of the Tidioute Post Office or contact Julie Benner.
Michelle is going to try and get 1500 cards this year.
Voice of Democracy
winners
The Tidioute Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8803 and the Ladies Auxiliary held their Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program at the Tidioute Community Charter School.
This year the theme was “Why Veterans are Important to our Nation’s History and Future”.
Judging is based on originally, content, and delivery.
There were two entries which are to be commended on their presentation, the outcome was very close.
First Place winner went to Desiree McChesney, her entry will now go on to District for judging.
Second Place went to Brian Faulkner.
Pizza Party
Tidioute Community Charter School will host a pizza party for the K5 – 6th grade Intramural Co-Ed Soccer program. They are inviting all players and their immediate families to the school on Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m.
A short awards ceremony will follow the pizza party and them photos will be taken.
Individual player photos will be available.
All players should wear the plain black shirt for the team photo and are they are welcome to bring their soccer equipment for their individual photos.
Tidioute Community Charter School would like to congratulate all of the players and those that helped volunteer with the program.
Movie Day
Tidioute Public Library will show a movie for children on Saturday, Nov. 22 between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The movie is rated PG.
All children must be accompanied by an adult, or have a signed permission slip.
For more information/details, please call 484-3581.
Fashion show
Tidioute Senior Center will host a fashion show on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. following lunch.
This is open to the public and is free of charge.
Fashions will be furnished by Blair.
2015 dues
Servicemen’s Home Corp. is now accepting dues for the year 2015.
These can be paid at the bar or by mailing them to Servicemen’s Home Corporation, 93 Main ST, Tidioute, PA 16351
Craft sales
Crafters will be set up at Buccardo’s Restaurant in the side room from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22.
This is open to the public and you invited to stop and shop early for Christmas.
Support needed
VFW Ladies Auxiliary is currently accepting monetary donations for the Warmer Clothes for Kids program.
With your support the children of Tidioute will be warmer during the winter months.
If you would like to make a monetary donation please send them to VFW Ladies Auxiliary, 93 Main St, Tidioute, PA 16351.
Tidioute Area News in Brief
By LINDA SCOTT
Correspondent
484-7525
Correction
Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Tidioute Senior Center and will consist of swiss steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, dessert and beverages.
Those wishing to join us for lunch must call on Thursday or Monday to sign up, as an accurate count is needed.
Food Voucher
Correction
Holiday Food Voucher Committee would like to apologize for the error on the dates for the Christmas Food Voucher.
The date of redeeming the Christmas Voucher should be from Dec. 13 to Dec. 27, ( the 7 was omitted).
Evans Market will be notified of the error.
Senior Center Menu
Thursday, Nov. 13 will be chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert and beverages.
Monday, Nov. 17 will be Shepard’s Pie, dessert and beverages.
Tuesday, Nov.18 will be Thanksgiving dinner of swiss steak, mashed potatoes, vegetable, homemade rolls, dessert and beverages.
Thursday, Nov.20 will be soup and sandwiches, dessert, and beverages.
Monday, Nov. 24 will be spaghetti, meatballs, dessert and beverages.
Tuesday, Nov. 25 will be beef stew and homemade biscuits, dessert and beverages.
Thursday, Nov. 27 the center will be closed for Thanksgiving.
Tying The Greens
The annual Tying of the Greens will be done on Friday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Tidioute Firehall.
For 67 years, the Holiday Lighting Committee and community volunteers have gathered to tie fresh greens to the strands of lights that are hung over Main Street. This is a festive event and a great way to support one of Tidioute’s unique traditions and start your holiday festivities wit your friends and family.
On Nov. 15 starting at 10 a.m. in Picture Show Park the Holiday Lighting Committee and volunteers meet to decorate the borough. If you can hang lights, put up Christmas balls and decorations, join us. We decorated the VFW, the Health Center, Tidioute Towers, the Borough Office, Picture Show Park, the library, the planters and the parking meters. We can use all the help we can get. Join us for the day or a few hours.
All are welcome to come and lend a helping hand. A great time is guaranteed.
Come and bring the whole family.
American Legion
Tidioute American Legion Post 334 will be having a post dinner meeting for members and wives at the Hummingbird Cafe on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Choices are ribs, steak or chicken. Call Carolyn Knight at 484-7257 with your choice.
Hearing Tests
On Tuesday, Nov. 25 Tidioute Senior Center will have a representative present to do hearing tests from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Spaghetti Dinner
Tidioute Presbyterian Church is preparing for its annual Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m.
Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, tossed salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverages for a cost of $7 per person.
Take-outs will be available by calling 484-3513 between 3 and 3 :30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15.
Proceeds from this dinner benefit the church activities.
Fire Department
Tidioute Area Volunteer Fire Department members will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
This will be the annual nominations meeting as well and the board meeting that will be immediately following the membership meeting.
All members are urged to attend.
Treasures For Children
Applications are being accepted at Northwest Savings Bank from now till Friday, Nov. 28 for the Treasures for Children program. Applications are located at the bank for those who need them.
Tags will be placed on the Christmas tree for those who wish to go shopping for these children. If you do not see the tags, ask one of the bank tellers or Julie Hollabaugh.
All gifts must be returned to the bank unwrapped by Dec. 15.
Gifts must be picked up by Dec. 19.
Collecting Christmas
Cards
Michelle Cantrell of Tidioute, who is a sophomore at the Geneva Christian College in Beaver Falls, Pa., is once again collecting Christmas cards for the military personnel.
All cards must be dropped off at the home of her mother, Julie Benner, by Nov. 29.
If you sign your cards, be sure to state: “Dear Servicemen”, you can sign your name and any message if you wish.
No glitter and no envelopes.
Also, she will accept unsigned cards and monetary donations to help with the cost of postage.
Michelle’s goal this year is 1,500 cards.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary
The VFW Post 8803 Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank everyone who donated and helped with the Halloween treats.
Crafters Welcome
The annual Crafters Show will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Buccardo’s Restaurant from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the side room.
Cost of a large table is $10 and a smaller table is $5.
The public is welcome to come and shop early for Christmas.
National Grange
The Sixth and Seventh Degrees of National Grange will be conducted at the National Grange Convention, which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15 in Sandusky, Ohio.
For more information, go to www.nationalgrange.org
Tupperware Bingo
Tidioute Ta Ta’s will be hosting a Tupperware Bingo Party on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. at the Tidioute Firehall.
Tupperware items and some cash prizes will be awarded.
No entry fee and snacks will be provided.
Participation in the games is not required as a cash and carry table will also be on display for those who wish to simply purchase items.
Also a Chinese Auction will be conducted by the Tupperware sales representative, Billie Jo Myers.
The drawing for the kayak with a complete package including paddle, life vest, and roof rack will be drawn and announced during the Tupperware Bingo.
Warmer Clothes
For Kids
VFW Post 8803 Ladies Auxiliary members are currently accepting monetary donations for the Warmer Clothes for Kids program.
The requests for help this year have already exceeded last year’s need.
All donations can be made payable to VFW Ladies Auxiliary and sent to Jacqueline Edmiston, 93 Main St., Tidioute, PA 16351.
Produce Express
Once again the Produce Express will be at the Tidioute Firehall on Saturday, Nov.15 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Holiday Lighting
The Holiday Lighting Committee has been working hard to get the community decorated for the upcoming holiday season.
Some decorating has been done and more will be done this Saturday starting at 10 a.m. at Picture Show Park.
Donations are still being accepted to help with the replacement costs of many decorations that are in need of replacement.
Bell Ringers
Salvation Army volunteers are seeking others to help volunteer to ring the bell for the Salvation, Red Kettle Drive.
Bell ringers are needed at the Northwest Savings Bank on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can stay inside near the ATM machine. To ring at the bank contact Julie Hollabaugh at the bank or ask the other tellers for the list.
Also ringers are needed at Evan’s Market from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays. To ring at the market, contact Barb Downey at 589-7508 or sign up on the sheet at the market.
Proceeds raised here stay here in Tidioute to help those in need. The Tidioute Unit serves both Tidioute and Grand Valley area.
Paper Kettles Drive
Paper Kettles have been placed in the following businesses of Tidioute: Buccardo’s Restaurant, Evans’ Market, Tidioute Hotel, Landmark Hotel, Northwest Savings Bank, Tidioute Trading Post and Tippy Canoe Inn.
For a $1 donation customers can place their names on the paper kettle.
Proceeds help with those in need in Tidioute.
To learn more about the Tidioute Unit of the Salvation Army, contact Unit Chairperson Linda Scott at 484-7525.
Operation Christmas
Child
Operation Christmas Child Samaritan’s Purse is a program started by Franklin Graham with the thought in mind that we fill a shoebox with items appropriate for children ages two to 14.
If you would like to help with this project you can fill a shoe box with items in the special age groups of age two to four, five to nine and ten to 14 and with a girl or boy in mind.
No war related items, such as guns, knives etc. However items like hand towels, wash cloths, mild bar soap, crayons, coloring books, markers, pens, pencils, pink erasers, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dolls, trucks, horses. hard candy, gum.
Drop boxes or the items off at the Tidioute First United Methodist Church or call Mary Huntington at 484-7766 to have them picked up or if you need more information.
If you want to help and don’t want the hassle of shopping you can make a monetary donation and a member of the church will shop for you.
The last day to get the boxes to he church is Nov. 16.
Limited Edition Print
Members of St. John Women’s Guild and St. Anthony’s Women’s Guild are selling tickets on a 39 1/2 inch by 30 1/2 inch with an oak frame.
This print is titled, “Native Hunter” and comes with number and certificate of authenticity.
Tickets are only $5 each and the drawing will be on Sunday, Dec. 14 following mass.
Winner need not be present to win. Tickets are available following mass at each church or by calling Jane Downey at 484-7747 or Fran O’Hosky 484-7157.
Donkey Basketball
Tidioute Community Charter School will be having a Donkey Basketball Game on May 1, 2015 and they are looking for some local business employees, club volunteers, VFW volunteers, or anyone who would like to have a lot of fun and raise for the Spanish Club students who will be traveling to Spain in July 2015.
They need to structure four teams who will be competing as follows: Team One vs. Team Two; Team Three vs. Team Four. Then the winner of the first game will compete with the winner of the second game for the championship.
Ideally they would need about eight players per team. If participating you’ll be riding a donkey while trying to make baskets, hence the name, Donkey Basketball.
It’s a lot of hilarious fun, and you’ll be supporting a great cause.
If interested, contact Monica Morgan via email at mmorgan@tidioutecharter.com or by phone at 484-3550
Birthday Calendars
Tidioute Community Birthday Calendars are now available for purchase at Tidioute Trading Post or by contacting Amanda Shields at 730-3120 for a cost of $5 each.
These will make great stocking stuffers.
Fall Gun Raffle
Tidioute Area Volunteer Fire Department will be holding their annual Fall Gun Raffle on Saturday, Nov. 29 at the firehall.
Doors open at 6 p.m. games start at 7 p.m.
Gun tickets are $10 and with the ticket stub you have admission to the raffle, if you do not have a gun ticket you can pay the admission fee at the door.
Gun winners must have their stub to claim any guns.
Program For Seniors
Tidioute Senior Center participants welcomed Lynn Espin, prime health coordinator at the Experience Inc., and Chris Fiely, marketing rep of Oil Valley Physical Therapy.
Fiely presented a slide presentation on different things that physical therapy can help with and what you need to do to get started.
Both Espin and Fiely stayed and enjoyed lunch of chili, cornbread, and lemon meringue pie.
Lottery Calendars
Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament Committee members are selling 2015 Lottery Calendars.
Winners are determined by the 7 p.m. PA Daily Number.
Winners are paid by checks that are mailed at the end of each month.
Cost is only $20 and these would make a great Christmas gift that gives the whole year.
Calendars are available by contacting Linda Scott at 484-7525, Russell Glenn at 484-1234, Casey Parker at 706-4257 or at Buccardo’s Restaurant.
Borough Council
Tidioute Borough Council members met in regular session on Monday evening.
Police Chief Steve Vincent reported traveling 588 miles and reported 11 incidents.
Minutes of the October meeting were accepted as presented.
Tidioute Borough is looking for a part-time office clerk for three days a week from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Successful candidate must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Resume should be submitted to 129 Main St., Tidioute, PA 16351.
Upon the recommendation of the finance committee a motion was made and carried to remove the parking meters. There will be free parking from Wednesday, Nov. 12 to Jan. 1, 2015.
The 2015 budget was presented and the motion carried to accept the budget as proposed. This budget will be available for public inspection for ten days during normal business hours which are from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (the office is closed for lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m.)
There were a total of 16 entries in the Flag Contest, these entries were reviewed by council and will now be viewed by Tidioute Community Charter School staff and brought back to council .
The Victorian street lights were inspected and all repairs were made to the lights.
A resolution was passed permitting the secretary to dispose of records that are seven years old or older.
Permission was granted to transfer backhoe fund certificate to an insured money fund.
Council member Kevin Bonner will be working with the charter school to encourage a junior council person to come on board with borough council.
Southwest Warren County Municipal Authority audit for 2013 is underway.
Solid Waste contract expires Jan. 1, 2015. Borough engineer is putting together a bid package as this has to go out for bid.
Upcoming Events
14 Tying The Greens at fire hall 6 p.m.
15 decorating the borough 10 a.m.
Produce Express fire hall 10 a.m.
Spaghetti dinner at Presbyterian Church 4:30 to 6:30
16 Tupperware Bingo at fire hall 3 p.m.
18 Thanksgiving at Senior Center
Vol. Fire Dept. meeting 6:30 p.m.
22 Crafters Show at Buccardo’s 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
25 Hearing tests at Senior Center 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Tidioute Area News In Brief
Senior Center Menu
Thursday, Nov. 6 will be Soup and Sandwiches, dessert and beverages.
Monday, Nov. 10 will be Chili and Cornbread, dessert and beverages. A Program will be at 11 a.m. with lunch at 12.
Tuesday, Nov. 11 the center will be closed for Veterans Day.
Thursday, Nov. 13 will be Chicken and Biscuits, dessert and beverages.
Monday, Nov. 17 will be Shepard’s Pie, dessert and beverages.
Tuesday, Nov. 18 will be our Thanksgiving Dinner with Turkey Brest, Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, Rolls, dessert and beverages.
Thursday, Nov. 20 will be Soup and Sandwiches, dessert and beverages.
You must call the day before to sign up for lunch, this is a must, as the cooks need time to prepare enough food for those who wish to eat. And items need to be ordered from the warehouse in advance.
So please call the Center at 484-3020 to order your lunch.
Closed for
Veterans Day
Tidioute Senior Center will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.
Knights Of Columbus
Tidioute Knights of Columbus will meet on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. at St. John Center.
All members are asked to attend and receive their 2015 membership cards at a reduced rate of 20 percent.
All dues received before Dec. 31 will qualify for this discount.
For more information please contact Gary Koech at 484-2252
Veterans Day Program
Tidioute VFW Post 8803 will be holding a Veterans Day Program at the Post home on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.
All are welcome to attend this special program.
Senior Center
Celebrates
There were 57 who enjoyed the Halloween Dinner at the Tidioute Senior Center on Thursday, Oct. 30.
Some games were played and everyone had a great time.
Those who would like to know more about the center should call 484-3020
Treasurers For Children
Applications are being taken for the Treasurers for Children Program in Tidioute from Nov. 10 to Nov. 28.
Tags will be placed on board or tree, please ask the bank tellers for gift tags if you want to shop for any of these children.
All gifts must be returned to the bank unwrapped by Dec. 15 to allow time for the parents/guardians to pick them up in time for Christmas.
Gifts must be picked by Dec. 19.
Spaghetti Dinner
Tidioute Presbyterian Church is preparing for its annual Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner, which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Dinner will cost $7 per dinner.
Take out dinners will be available, call 484-3513 between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15.
Dinner benefits the church activities.
Soldiers and Sailors
Twenty-two residents and four staff members form the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie enjoyed a roast beef dinner, mashed potatoes, vegetables, chili and homemade pie on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at the VFW Post 8803.
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary prepared the dinner and local veterans helped with the Bingo Games and other activities.
Tidioute Community Charter School choir sang several songs for the guests.
Dues being accepted
Tidioute Servicemen’s Home Corporation is now accepting dues for the year 2015.
They can be paid at the bar or by mailing them to Servicemen’s Home Corporation, 93 Main ST, Tidioute, PA 16351
Produce Express
The next Produce Express will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. at Tidioute Firehall.
VFD meeting
Tidioute Area Volunteer Fire Department membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the firehall.
This will be the annual nominations meeting as well. Board meeting to immediately follow membership meeting.
Fashion Show
Tidioute Senior Center will be hosting a Fall Fashion Show on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Senior Center.
Fashions will be provided by Blair Corporation.
This is open to the public, all are invited. Time of show to be announced. For any further information please contact the center at 484-3020.
Warmer Clothes For Kids
Tidioute Community has been pulling together for the past 19 years to keep local children warm in the winter months.
With Winter fast approaching, it is time to for help with the Warmer Clothes For Kids program.
This year the Ladies Auxiliary of Post 8803 is in charge of the program and your financial support would be greatly appreciated.
Donations can be made payable to VFW Ladies Auxiliary and mailed to Jacqueline Edminston, 93 Main ST, Tidioute, PA 16351.
Co-Chairpersons are Jessica Nuttall and Eva Bartle.
Turkey Party
Watson Grange members will be hosting a Turkey party on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Grange hall located on RT 337.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the games begin at 7 p.m.
Group study change
Tidioute Methodist Church has changed the Group Study to Monday evenings at 4 p.m.
Tying The Greens
Tidioute Holiday Lighting Committee will be Tying the Greens on Friday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Tidioute Firehall.
Decorating the community will be on Saturday, Nov. 15, starting at Picture Show Park at 10.a.m.
Fall Gun Raffle
Tidioute Fire Department will be hosting their Annual Fall Gun Raffle on Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Firehall.
Tickets are on sale at local merchants for $10 each.
Holiday Food Vouchers
Holiday Food Voucher Committee is still accepting monetary donations for the Holiday Food Vouchers for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays.
Donations can be made payable to Tidioute Holiday Food Vouchers and mailed to Tidioute Methodist Church, 206 Main St, Tidioute, PA 16351.
Applications are due Wednesday, Nov. 5, by 6 p.m. Applications must be completely filled out, any incomplete applications may be discarded at the discretion of the committee.
Watson Grange
Watson Grange #1068 held their meeting on Oct. 23.
This was an open meeting to celebrate Bill Martin of Youngsville, who was given his 50-year Golden Sheaf award.
Up coming events include Pomona Grange meeting on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 9 a.m.
Family turkey arty on Saturday, Nov. 8. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m.
The next Grange meeting is scheduled for Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Harvest Dinner is scheduled for Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. Turkey and Ham will be provided and the community is welcome to join them, please bring a dish to pass.
State Grange meeting was held in Reading, PA on Oct. 17 to 20 and was attended by several Watson Grange members. Miranda Irons was re-elected as State Lady Assistant Steward. Craft items that placed First at the Warren County Fair were taken to be judged on the State Level.
Awards received at State Session are as follows: Beaded Ornament-First Place was Deanna Hollabaugh; Peanut Butter Cookies-third Place was Deanna Hollabaugh; Funny Wind Chime- second place was Deanna Hollabaugh; Prettiest Wind Chime- First Place and Best of Show was Jean Hollabaugh; Cross Stitch Ornament-Third Place was Kelly VanOrd; Funny Kid Photo-First Place was Miranda Irons; Close up Photo- First Place and Best of Show was Miranda Irons; Impromptu Speech-First Place was Miranda Irons; Seasonal Photo- Third Place was Bob Hollabaugh; My Favorite Anything-First Place was Matt Irons; Lego Building Blocks-first Place was Matt Irons; Junior Winners: Favorite Anything-Third Place was Maddy Warham; Wind Chime-Second Place Maddy Warham; Recycled Item-Second Place was Maddy Warham and Lego Building Blocks-third Place was Braden Thomas.
Troop Boxes/Addresses
Once again the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 8803 is collecting updated addresses of our Troops that are stationed outside the United States.
If you would like to have a package sent to your loved one who is serving, please contact Doris Svitek at 484-7218 or mail the information to her at P. O. Box 105, Tidioute, PA 16351
There will be Thanksgiving and Christmas boxes sent to those whom the ladies have addresses for.
Shoe Box Collections
Operation Christmas Child/Shoe Boxes is a project of Samaritan’s Purse that was started by Franklin Graham.
Boxes are being collected by the Tidioute First United Methodist Church until Nov. 22.
Those wishing to collect items can do so and if you want to pack the box yourself you can use a box that you purchased shoes in or purchase those plastic shoe boxes, which can serve as a container to carry water in later.
Items that are suggested include school supplies: pens, pencils, and sharpeners, crayons, markers, stamps, and ink pads, writing pads or paper, coloring and picture books.
Toy items: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos and jump ropes. Hygiene Items: toothpaste, toothbrushes, mild bar soap, (placed in a plastic bag. comb, washcloth and small towel. Other items include hard candy, lollipops, mints, gum, t-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra lights).
Age groups are 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14 for both girls and boys.
Place a rubber band around each closed box and drop it off at the Methodist Church or contact Mary Huntington at 484-7766 to make arrangements to drop off or have them picked up.