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Tidioute Area News In Brief

LINDA SCOTT

Correspondent

Senior Center menu

Thursday, Feb. 27, will be fish, potatoes, dessert and beverages.

Monday, March 2, will be stuffed peppers/Stuffed Cabbage, dessert and beverages.

Tuesday, March 3, will be Shepard’s Pie, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, March 5, will be fish squares, vegetable, dessert and beverages.

Monday, March 9, will be hamburg gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert and beverages.

Tuesday, March 10, will be grilled chicken, potatoes, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, March 12, will be macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes. dessert and beverages.

Please be sure to call the center the day before to sign up to lunch at 484-3020, this is to ensure an accurate account.

Fish Fry

St. Anthony Church will hold a Fish Fry on Friday night, February 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. or until sold out. All are welcome.

Little League

Saturday, Feb. 28, is the last day to sign up for Tidioute Little League.

Sign up will be held at Buccardo’s Restaurant from 10 a.m. to noon with Steve Morrison assisting the players.

This is for all children ages 4 to 18 who want to play ball.

For more information please call Morrison at 814-673-9890.

Chinese auction

Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 8803 in Tidioute will sponsor a Chinese Auction on Saturday, Feb. 28, to coincide with the Chili Cook-off at the VFW Post Home.

There will be lots of side raffles on certain items.

Anyone wishing to make a donation of items for this auction may contact Bev Stotler at 484-3549 or Barb Downey at 589-7508 or you can leave your items at the VFW Post Home . All items must be at the VFW by Friday, Feb. 27.

All proceeds from the auction will benefit Cancer Research.

Pierogi sales

St. John Church Women’s Guild in Tidioute will sell frozen pierogi as a fund raiser during Lent this year every Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in St John Center.

They will make potato and cheese and potato and sauerkraut Pierogi.

Pre-order each week by Thursday to guarantee availability. Walk-ins are also welcome.

To preorder call Fran at 814-484-7157.

Cost is $8 per dozen and $5 per half dozen.

Anyone wishing to make a monetary donation to help defray the cost of making the pierogi can do so by contacting any member of the Guild or leave it at the Parish office all donations will be greatly appreciated.

Chicken and

biscuits dinner

Students, parents and staff at Tidioute Community Charter School would like to thank all those who supported the chicken and biscuits dinner on Saturday night that was held at the First United Church.

Despite the winter weather the dinner was a sell out.

Members of the Spanish Club served the dinners. The dinner was prepared by Linda Scott, and two of the parents made the deliveries for all the take-outs. The other parents who were present supervised the students.

Student participation included Dakota Gourley, Samantha Culver, Allyvia Morgan, Brian Fulkner, Desi McChesney, Hailie Cass, Kylee Culver, Justin Shiley and Morgan Silvis.

Spaghetti dinner

a success

The Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament Committee members would like to send a special thank you to all of those who donated, volunteered and attended the spaghetti dinner to benefit the family of Deb Genter.

Thank you to Buccardo’s Restaurant which helped them put on the dinner and Tidioute Ta Ta’s for helping with desserts.

Chairperson Russell Glenn stated, “they could not have done all this without all your help, and the family was very thankful.”

Chili Cook Off results

Tippy Canoe held its 11th annual Chili Off on Sunday, Feb. 22, with 20 entries.

Winning first place for regular chili was Jackie Edmiston of Tidioute, and winning first place for hot chili was Mike Landsberger of Henry’s Bend. They both received gift certificates, and all participants received a special cook-off t-shirt.

Peoples Choice Award was won by Dan Cutler of Tidioute.

Connie Cotterman and Bob Fath both make cornbread, Allen Hall made homemade rolls, and Pam McLaughlin made strawberry cake and no-bake cookies.

Judges this year were Verne James, Allen Hall, Dale “Skip” Weilacher and John McCracken.

Tidioute Health Fair

Saturday, March 28, will be the annual Health Fair in Tidioute at the Tidioute Fire Hall from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Staff members from Warren General Hospital will draw the blood needed for the various tests that will include testing for heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid function, anemia and liver disease.

Other staff members will be on hand to assist those attending in answering any questions they might have concerning their health issues.

There will be several Health Care Groups present with displays with informational hand outs and willing to assist you with any questions you may have. So participants include Cancer Center, Rehab Works, Case Management/Swing Bed, Diabetes Education Services, Hospice of Warren County, Emergycare, Adagio Health, Rouse, CRI, Tidioute Towers with more expected to sign up.

Cost of the blood tests is $40 per person. A light breakfast of toast, fresh fruit and beverages will be furnished.

Men have the option of having the PSA testing for prostate cancer for an additional cost of $17.

Also available will be A1C testing for diabetes for a fee of $10.

All blood testing requires a 12-hour fasting.

There will be several stations set up for some free testing such as body mass analysis, pulse ox, bone density, blood pressure, height and weight, diabetic foot evaluations, glaucoma screenings.

For more information please visit us online at WWW.WGH.ORG

To schedule an appointment for the blood work please call Linda Scott at 484-7525. Appointments are recommended.

The hemoglobin A1C test is an important blood test used to determine how well your diabetes is being controlled. This test provides an average of your blood sugar control over a six to twelve week period and is used in conjunction with home blood sugar monitoring to make adjustments in your diabetes medications.

Hemoglobin is a substance within the red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout your body. When diabetes is not controlled, sugar builds up in the blood and combines with your hemoglobin becoming “glycated”. Once a cell has become glycated it stays that way. And since each A1C cell has a lifespan of about four months, your A1C sample includes cells that are a few days, a few weeks and a few months old. As a result the A1C test covers a span of about two to three months.

People with diabetes should have this test every three months to determine weather their blood sugars have reached the target levels of control.

As important as the A1C test is, however, it is not a substitute for frequent self monitoring. Only regular blood sugar monitoring checks show you how meals, activities, medications, and stress affects blood sugar at a single moment in time, as well as over the course of a day or week.

In fact, without regular self-testing to provide day to day insights, and A1C result can be misleading. Because it gives a long-term view, a person with frequent highs and lows could have an average A1C that looks quite healthy.

To have this A1C testing done, you can contact Linda Scott at 484-7525 and set up an appointment for the Health Fair on Saturday, March 28 at the Tidioute Firehall from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Shoe Collection

Once again, Julie Benner is collecting all types, shapes, sizes and colors of shoes, even slippers. It does not matter the condition of the shoes. This would include the ones that you might be thinking of putting in the trash. Drop them off at Benner’s house located at 244 Main St., Tidioute. Also a box is located at the Tidioute Senior Center, 25 First St, Tidioute.

Benner is doing this in cooperation with the Titusville First United Methodist Church to help support the Erie United Methodist Alliance (EMUA) and All God’s Children Ministries (AGCM) shoe collection drive.

For more information on donating call her at 484-0280. She will be collecting until June 10.

Tidioute Area News in Brief

Senior Center Menu

Thursday, Feb. 19 will be tuna and noodle casserole, dessert and beverages.

Monday, Feb. 23 will be breakfast consisting of omelets, bacon, sausage, homefries, and toast.

Tuesday, Feb. 24 will be hot dogs with several toppings, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, Feb. 26 will be fish, potato, dessert and beverages.

Call the center at 484-3020 by 9 a.m. to order your lunch, the kitchen needs to know how many lunches to prepare in order to assure that those who have signed up before 9 a.m. will have a lunch.

Ash Wednesday

Services

Pastor Keith Martin will be having communion and administering ashes on Wednesday, Feb.18 from noon till 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. All are welcome

Maundy Thursday will be celebrated on Thursday, April 2.

Alumni Association

Tidioute Alumni Association will be meeting Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 6:45 p.m. at Tidioute Public Library.

Fish Fry

St. Anthony Catholic Church in Tionesta will be holding fish fry dinners on every Friday starting on Feb. 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. or until they sell out.

This will be every Friday of Lent.

Chicken and Biscuits

Dinner

Members of Tidioute Community Charter School’s Spanish Club will be holding a chicken and biscuits dinner on Saturday, Feb. 21 at First United Methodist Church from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. or sold out.

Cost is $7 per person and $5 for those age 11 and under.

Members of the Spanish Club will be the servers and make the deliveries with adult supervision.

Proceeds will benefit the trip to Spain by members of the Spanish Club at TCCS.

To order a take-out, contact Beth Bonner at 814-490-8820.

Little League Sign-Up

It’s that time of year when we need to be thinking about Little League.

Steve Morrison will be having sign-up session on Saturday, Feb. 21 and Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. till noon at Buccardo’s Restaurant.

This is for children ages 4 to age 18.

For more information, contact Morrison at 814-673-9890.

Pierogi Sales

St. John Church Women’s Guild in Tidioute will be selling frozen pierogi as a fund-raiser during Lent this year, every Saturday from Feb. 21 thru March 28 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. in St. John Center.

They will be making potato and cheese as well as potato and sauerkraut pierogi.

Pre-order each week by Thursday to guarantee availability.

Walk-ins are welcome.

To pre-order , call Fran at 484-7157. Cost is $8 per dozen and only $5 per half dozen.

Monetary donations are also being accepted to help defray cost of making the pierogi and will be greatly appreciated.

Small Group Study

A small group study will be held on Monday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Tidioute First United Methodist Church.

Chili Cook-Off

Tippy Canoe will hold its annual Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, Feb 22 at 1 p.m.

Judging will start at noon and all entries must be in by 1 p.m.

This is a fee entry and a free t-shirt will be given to the first 20 entries.

Food Commodity

The Food Commodity of the Salvation Army food pick-up will be held at Tidioute Towers on Monday, Feb. 23 from 8:30 a.m. till 10:30 a.m.

For more information, call Russell Glenn at 484-1234.

Dollar Dinner

Tidioute First United Methodist Church will be holding its $1 dinner on Tuesday, Feb 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

This is open to all in the community so bring your family and friends for a family dinner prepared by Pastor Keith.

Chinese Auction

Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 8803 will be sponsoring a Chinese Auction on Saturday, Feb. 28 to coincide with the chili cook-off at the VFW. There will also be side raffles on certain items.

Anyone wishing to make a donation of items for this auction can contact Bev Stotler at 484-3549 or Barb Downey at 589-7508 or you can leave your items at the VFW Post Home. All items must be received at the VFW Post Home by Friday, Feb. 27.

Proceeds from the auction will benefit Cancer Research.

Movie and Pizza Night

The new Teen Center at Allegheny Bible Church will have a movie and pizza night on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. This program is for grades 7 – 12 and all the teens in the community are invited.

The movie has a Christian world view, and those who attend are invited to join in a discussion afterward. Also, the various games are available such as air hockey, ping pong, pool, foosball, electronic basketball, etc.

For more information, call 730-3475 (Dale Timco).

If you are a teen looking for something to do this Saturday night, stop in, get warm, and join us for pizza and a movie.

Shoes, Shoes, Shoes

Wanted: Shoes and more shoes.

Tidioute resident Julie Benner and her daughter Michelle are once again collecting shoes pairs or unmatched, new, old, scuffed, destroyed, sneakers, dress or slippers. all are accepted.

In cooperation with the Titusville First United Methodist Church, Julie will be collecting shoes in the Tidioute area to support the Erie United Methodist Alliance (EMUA) and All God’s Children Ministries (AGCM) shoe collection drive.

Last year, in Tidioute alone, over 700 shoes were donated.

The campaign will raise funds that directly benefit EUMA and All God’s Children Ministries and be used for assisting those who are homeless and those affected by disability. The additional advantages of diverting shoes form the waste stream and creating commerce and sustaining peoples lives make the a win-win for everyone.

In the U.S. alone, approximately 630 million pairs of shoes are thrown away per year. The materials used to manufacture a pair of shoes are created from chemical compounds that will create health hazards if left to disintegrate openly in landfills. By donating old shoes to EUMA and AGCM what would have gone into landfills will be given a second chance to make a difference. All donated shoes will be redistributed through microenterprise partners and used in developing nations for impoverished people to start, maintain and grow an enterprise to feed, clothe and house their families.

Call Julie at 484-0280 for more information on donating. Collecting now till June 10.

Donkey Basketball

Tidioute Community Charter School will be holding a Donkey Basketball game in May and needs some local businesses and club volunteers to participate.

Contact Monica Morgan at TCCS at 484-3550 to set up a team.

Health Fair

Tidioute Health Fair will be held on Saturday, March 28 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Tidioute Firehall.

Comprehensive blood testing will be done to check for heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid function, anemia, and liver disease for a cost of $40 per person.

There will be several informational and interactive displays.

Free screening available include: body mass analysis, blood pressure, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), diabetic foot evaluations, glaucoma screenings, and pulse OX.

A1C testing will also be done for a fee of $10. Men and opt to have the PSA test for prostate cancer screening for an additional cost of $17.

Appointments are recommended, and can be set up by calling Linda at 484-7525.

This health fair is sponsored by Warren General Hospital in cooperation with Tidioute Volunteer Fire Department.

Valentine’s Day Dinner

On Thursday, over 60 people were signed up for the Valentine’s Day lunch at the Tidioute Senior Center.

Those who were present enjoyed a lunch of stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls and ice cream with strawberries.

Each place setting had fudge-filled hearts from Pat and Linda in the kitchen.

Birthday greetings were extended and “Happy Birthday” was sung to those who were celebrating their birthdays.

Upcoming Events:

18 Ash Wednesday services at Methodist Church noon- 4 p.m.

Tidioute Alumni Association meeting at 6:45 at library

21 Little League sign-up at Buccardo’s 10 – noon

Pierogi sales at St. John Center 1 – 4 p.m.

Chicken and biscuits dinner at Methodist Church 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Movie and Pizza night at Teen Center 6 p.m.

22 Chili Cook-Off at Tippy Canoe 1 p.m.

23 Food Commodity at Tidioute Towers 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Dollar Dinner at Methodist Church 5-7 p.m.

Tidioute Area News In Brief

Senior Center menu

Thursday, Feb. 12, will be the Valentines Day Dinner with stuffed chicken breasts, mashed potatoes, vegetables, dessert and beverages.

Monday, Feb. 16, closed for Presidents Day.

Tuesday, Feb. 17 will be beef stew, homemade biscuits, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, Feb. 19 will be tuna noodle casserole, dessert and beverages.

Monday, Feb. 23 will be breakfast of omelets, bacon, sausage, home fries and toast, beverages.

Tuesday, Feb. 24 will be hot sogs, with several toppings, dessert and beverages.

Friday, Feb. 27 will be fish and potatoes, dessert and beverages.

Be sure to call the center at 484-3020 to sign up for lunch, this will assist the cooks and preparing enough food for everyone.

VITA taxes

Tidioute Senior has time slots opened for income tax services.

Tax dates still open are March 12 and 26 and on April 9.

If you would like to have your taxes done at the senior center by a VITA tax preparer call the center at 484-3020.

Borough office

With the resignation of Water Snavley emails should now be directed to Tim Carll, who is the new maintenance supervisor. Forward any correspondence to him at tcarll@tidioute.org

Robert Frazer continues to be a part-time operator with the borough and can be reached at rfrazier@tidioute.org

Tidioute Borough email should be directed to the office at tboro@tidioute.org

Borough Council

Minutes of the precious meeting were accepted.

Following a lengthy discussion on the snow removal the conclusion is, the borough maintenance department is trying to clear the streets of all the snow. Residents are being asked to be patient and all will be resolved.

Police Chief Steve Vincent reported traveling 358 miles and investigated 9 incidents.

WWII Reenactment committee members will meet on Wednesday, March 25. The next reenactment will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2015.

Under new business the old parking meters were discussed and there are still some left for sale. The price has be reduced to $100 for the single head meters and $200 for the double head meters, they have been reduced for clearance sale.

Resolution number 1 of 2015 was passed to appoint Crystal Heenan as chief administrative officer (CAO) of the Pension Plan. It is currently Walt Snavley.

Berkheimer-Tax Administrator was appointed by the Warren County Tax Collection Committee to replace the school district as the new Earned Income Tax and Local Services Tax Collector. Resolution number 2 of 2015 was passed to appoint Crystal Heenan as an authorized contact for Tidioute Borough.

A Spring Clean Up Day is in the works for May with a date to be announced later as well a Townwide Yard Sale.

Members from SWCMA were present to discuss the garage roof project, more information will be forth coming.

Permission was granted for the payment of bills and to accept the Treasurers report as presented.

Free Throw winners

Winners of the local level Free Throw at Tidioute Community Charter School competed in the Knights of Columbus Free Throw at the District Level Competition on Sunday at the YMCA in Warren.

Those advancing on to Regional Free Throw competition in Hermitage on Sunday, Feb. 22, are Ryan Williams, Amber McAfoose, Dominick Greer and Aspen Fors.

Watson Grange

Watson Grange members will meet on Thursday, Feb. 12 at the home of Miranda Irons at 6:30 p.m.

Little League

Sign up for Tidioute Little League will be held on Saturday, Feb, 14, 21 and 28 at Buccardo’s Restaurant from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This is for those ages 4 to 18.

For more information or questions please contact Steve Morrison at 814-673-9890.

Pierogi sales

St. John Church Women’s Guild in Tidioute, will be selling frozen pierogi as fun raiser during Lent this year – every Saturday from February 21 thru March 28, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. in St John Center.

There will be potato and cheese and potato and sauerkraut pierogi.

Pre-order each week by Thursday to guarantee availability.

Walk- ins are welcome. Please call Fran at 814-484-7157 to pre-order. Cost is $8 per dozen and $5 per half-dozen.

Anyone wishing to make a monetary donation to help defray the cost of making the pierogi will be greatly appreciated.

Money can be given to any Guild member or left at the Parish office.

Spaghetti dinner

The spaghetti dinner for Deb Genter will still take place, as we are saddened by her death on Sunday.

The dinner will still be held on Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Tidioute Firehall from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with the proceeds going to her family to help with the many expenses.

All donations are welcome: food, cash, checks and items for the Chinese Auction. Items can be left at Buccardo’s Restaurant.

Cost for the dinner is $8 for Adults, $5 for children and those under the age of 2 is free.

The event is sponsored by Buccardo’s Restaurant, and Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament.

Volunteers are welcome.

Pancake supper

A pancake supper for Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 17, will be held at the Tidioute First United Methodist Church from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Cost is $5 per adult and children under the age of 5 will be $3 each.

For deliveries to the Tidioute Towers or a take out, call the church after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb 17 at 484-7721.

Clear sidewalks

Borough maintenance department is requesting that property owners and renters clear their sidewalks and to dig out from around the fire hydrants near their homes.

The mail carriers need to be able to access your home to deliver your mail.

Chicken and

biscuits dinner

Students in the Spanish Class at Tidioute Community Charter School will be holding a chicken and biscuits dinner on Saturday, Feb 21, at the Tidioute First United Methodist Church from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The menu will consist of chicken and gravy, mashed potatoes, homemade biscuits, green beans, pumpkin pie, cake and brownies. Linda Scott will be preparing the meal. Beth Bonner and other parents will be supervising the students who will be serving meals and delivering meals.

Cost is $7 per person and $5 for those age 11 and under.

Proceeds will benefit a trip to Spain for Students in the Spanish Class at TCCS.

Deliveries and take outs will be available, for a delivery please call Beth Bonner at 814-490-8820.

Chili Cook-off

Annual Chili Cook-off will be held on Sunday, Feb 22 at Tippy Canoe.

Judging will start at 1 p. m.. Free entry and all entries must be in by 1 p.m.

A free T-shirt will be given to the first 20 entries.

Health Fair

The annual Tidioute Health Fair is sponsored by Warren General Hospital in cooperation with Tidioute Fire Department and will be held on Saturday, March 28, from 7 a.m. to noon.

This is a 12-hour fasting, comprehensive blood testing consisting of testing for heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid function, anemia, and liver disease.

Cost will be $40, which will include a light breakfast. Men have the option of a prostate cancer testing for an additional $17 and there is an A1C test that shows blood glucose over a 3-month period that can be done for an additional cost of $10.

There will be will be several free tests conducted at various stations.

Several businesses/organizations have already signed up for the health fair including: Cancer Center, Rehab Works, Case Management/swing bed, Hospice of Warren County, Emergycare, Adagio Health, Rouse, CRI, and Tidioute Towers and many others will be coming also, a complete list will be published when complete.

There will be several free screenings and informational and interactive displays.

This year Linda Scott is taking the appointments so call her at 814-484-7525 to schedule your appointment (please leave a message and phone number if no answer).

Debbie Labesky, RN at Warren General Hospital, the new Diabetes Educator and Community Coordinator, is hoping for a bigger and more informative Health Fair this year.

Chinese Auction

Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 8803 will be sponsoring a Chinese Auction on Saturday, Feb. 28, to coincide with the Chili Cookoff at the VFW.

There will be side raffles on certain items.

Anyone wishing to make a donation of items for the Chinese Auction may contact Bev Stotler at 484-3549 or Barb Downey at 589-7508 or you can leave your items at the VFW Post Home. All items must be received by Friday, February 27.

Proceeds from the auction will benefit Cancer Research.

Teen Center open

The new Teen Center is now open at the Allegheny Bible Church and will be open year around on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. for students grades 7 through 12.

This program and center was created to accommodate those who have gone beyond the Salt Squad program that is for students in grades K-6.

Programs will consist of Gospel-centered Bible teaching time, as well as available games of Ping-Pong, foosball, air hockey, pool, bumper pool, table shuffleboard, and other games along with snacks.

There will be designated “Movie Nights”.

An open house was held on Sunday, Feb. 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. where several adults and students came to gather and checked out the new facility. A light supper of hot dogs, vegetables, chips and desserts was enjoyed by those who attended.

Tidioute Alumni

Tidioute Alumni Association will have a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 6:45 p.m. at Tidioute Public Library.

Collecting Shoes

Once again Julie Benner of Tidioute is collecting shoes for a charity cause.

All shoes, boots and slippers of all sizes, shapes and conditions are being accepted.

You can leave them on her front porch.

Fish Fry

St. Anthony Church in Tionesta will be hosting a fish fry on Friday, Feb. 20, form 4 to 7 p.m. or they sell out.

State VOD winner

The Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary of Post 8803 in Tidioute has announced that Desiree McChesney , a 12th grade student at the Tidioute Community Charter School, has won the State VFW Voice of Democracy essay contest held in Gettysburg at the VOD Banquet on Jan. 31.

Desiree’s essay will be sent on for judging at he National Level to be held in Washington, D.C. the end of February.

The VOD theme this year is ” Why Veterans Are Important To Our Nations History and Future”.

Judging is based on originality, content and delivery.

VFW Post 8803 and their Ladies Auxiliary are so proud of Desiree to be representing VFW Post 8803, District 19 and the Department of PA VFW at its National VFW VOD essay judging.

Desiree is the daughter of Vicki Wimer and John McChesney, and granddaughter of Joan Wimer, who is a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 8803 in Tidioute.

Up Coming Events:

12 Watson Grange at 6:30 p.m. at Miranda Irons

14 Little League Sign- Up at Buccardo’s 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.

15 Spaghetti Dinner at Firehall 3 to 6 p.m.

17 Pancake Supper at Methodist Church 5 to 7 p.m.

18 Tidioute Alumni Meeting at Tidioute Library at 6:45 p.m.

20 Fish Fry at St. Anthony 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

21 Chicken And Biscuits Dinner at Methodist Church 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

22 Chili Cook-off at Tippy 1 p.m.

27 Chinese Auction at VFW

Tidioute Area News in Brief

Senior Center Menu

Thursday, Feb. 5 will be hot pork sandwiches, mashed potatoes, dessert, beverages.

Monday, Feb. 9 will be ham and cabbage, dessert and beverages.

Tuesday, Feb 10 will be goulash, vegetable, dessert, beverages.

Thursday, Feb. 12 will be the Valentine’s Day dinner of stuffed chicken breast, potatoes, vegetables, dessert and beverages.

Monday, Feb. 16 closed for Presidents’ Day.

Tuesday, Feb. 17 will be beef stew, homemade biscuits, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, Feb. 19 will be tuna and noodle casserole, dessert and beverages.

Monday, Feb. 23 will be omelets, sausage, bacon, home fries, toast.

Tuesday, Feb 24 will be hot dogs, with a variety of toppings. dessert, beverages.

Thursday, Feb. 27 will be fish, potatoes, dessert and beverages.

Call the center at 484-3020 to sign up for lunch which is served at noon.

Knights of Columbus

St. John Church Knights of Columbus will meet on Thursday, Feb. 5 at St. John Center at 7 p.m.

All members are urged to attend.

Kids Movie Day

The Tidioute Library will be showing a PG-rated movie on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

All children must have a signed permission slip or be accompanied by an adult.

For additional details, call 484-3581.

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

Teen Center Open

House

The open house for the New Teen Center at Allegheny Bible Church will be held on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Teen Center will be open year around on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. for grades 7 -12.

The program was created to accommodate those who have gone beyond the Salt Squad program (k-6)

Wednesday evening Teen Center program will consist of a gospel-centered Bible teaching time, as well as available games of ping-pong, foosball, air hockey, pol, bumper pool, table shuffleboard, and other games along with snacks.

Certain nights will be designed as “Movie Night”.

The community is invited to the Teen Center open house to view the facility and try the games. A light supper will be served; join them.

Small Group Study

Tidioute First United Methodist Church will be holding a small group study on Monday, Feb. 9 and 23 at 6:30 p.m.

This is open to all who wish to come.

Spaghetti Dinner

A spaghetti dinner will be held on Sunday, Feb. 15 at Tidioute Firehall from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

A Chinese auction will be held at the dinner.

Sponsored by Buccardo’s Restaurant, Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament, and Tidioute Ta Ta’s.

All proceeds will benefit Deb Genter family for medical and miscellaneous expenses.

Donations are welcome including food, cash, checks and items for the Chinese auction.

Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children, and those under the age 2 free.

For more information or to volunteer your time, contact Russell Glenn at 484-1234.

Pancake Supper

The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the Tidioute First United Methodist Church from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Cost is $5 per person and children under the age of 5 will be $3 each.

Eat in or have a take-out. The menu consists of pancakes, blueberry pancakes, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, orange juice, coffee, tea.

Deliveries will be made to the Tidioute Towers. For deliveries, call the church at 484-7721 on Tuesday, Feb. 17 after 3 p.m.

For more information, contact chairperson, Linda Scott at 484-7525.

Chicken and Biscuits

Dinner

There will be chicken and homemade biscuits dinner on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Tidioute First United Methodist Church from 4:30 p.m. till 6:30 p.m.

Cost is $7 per person and $5 for those age 11 and under.

All proceeds will benefit the Spanish Club at Tidioute Community Charter School for its trip to Spain this summer.

For deliveries, call Beth Bonner at 814-490-8820. Deliveries will be made by the students with adult supervision. Students will be serving the meals and beverages.

For more information about the dinner, contact chairperson Linda Scott at 484-7525.

Tidioute Health Fair

Once again Tidioute will be hosting the annual Health Fair.

This year it will be on Saturday, March 28 from 7 a.m. till noon at the Tidioute Fire Hall in the social hall.

This will be a comprehensive blood testing which requires a 12-hour fasting. This blood test will check for heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid function, anemia, and liver disease.

Cost will be $40 per person which will include a light breakfast of toast, fruit and beverages.

Men can have the option of a prostate cancer testing for an additional fee of $17.

The A1C test which checks the blood glucose over a three-month period, for a cost of $10.

There will be several free screenings including bone density, blood pressure, height and weight, body mass index and many more.

Several health professionals will be available to discuss health issues and answer your questions.

Appointment are recommended, call Linda Scott at 484-7525 to schedule your appointment.

This Health Fair is sponsored in cooperation with Warren General Hospital and Tidioute Fire Department. All blood testing will be done by staff of Warren General Hospital and results will be mailed to you unless you prefer they be sent to your personal physician.

Chinese Auction

Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 8803 will be sponsoring a Chinese auction on Saturday, Feb. 28 to coincide with the Chili Cook-Off at the VFW .

There will also be side raffles on certain items.

Anyone wishing to make a donation of items for the auction may contact Bev Stotler at 484-3594 or Barb Downey at 589- 7508 or you can leave your items at the VFW Post Home. All items must be received by Friday, Feb. 27.

Proceeds from the auction will benefit cancer research.

Chili Cook-Off

The annual Chili Cook-Off at Tippy Canoe will be held on Sunday, Feb. 22.

Judging will start at noon and all entries must be in by 1 p.m. Entry is free to all entrants.

A free t-shirt will be given to the first 20 entries.

VITA Tax Services

Free tax services will be provided by a VITA Site volunteer at the Tidioute Senior Center starting Feb. 12 and 26 from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m.

Appointments can be made by calling the senior center at 484-3020 to set up your appointment.

Other dates will be Thursday, March 12 and 26 and April 9 all from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m.

This is a free service for the community.

Dollar Dinner

Tidioute First United Methodist Church will be holding a Dollar Dinner on Tuesday, Feb 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

This is open to the public and all are welcome.

Cost is only $1 per person, yes, only $1 per person.

For more information, contact Mary Huntington at 484-7766 or Pastor Keith at 484-7721.

Local Inventor

at Farm Show

Carmen Fedele Sr. of Tidioute worked in a truck maintenance shop back in the mid 1990s keeping a fleet of trucks in good repair, which often required repairing or replacing wheel seals.

“Back then we didn’t have a tool other than a sledge and pry bar to knock the seal out,” Fedele said. “Eventually the seal came out, but it was difficult and the bearing could easily be damaged.”

One evening, Fedele went home and started thinking there had to be a better way. “I had a couple pieces of 1/2 by 1 inch scrap metal in my shop and I used a hacksaw to cut a piece about four inches long, sharpened one edge and bent it slightly so it would hook behind the seal.”

Fedele then welded a metal bar perpendicular to the hook for a handle. He tried the puller on a few seals the next day and it worked exactly as he thought it would.

Fedele’s invention was so simple and effective that he had the idea patented in 1995. In two years he made more than 1,500 in his shop and sold them himself. “I had a band saw set up with jigs to cut the parts, and I bought the handles 100 at a time, ” Fedele said.

He eventually sold the manufacturing rights to a company that’s now owned by SKF Tools. They still make the tool nearly 20 years later the same way he designed it. The tool works on most tractor, truck, dolly or trailer wheel seals.

Fedele said, ” I guess the idea was a good one, because about 80,000 have been sold over the years.”

Fedele can be contacted at 1 Main St, Tidioute, PA 16351 or by phone 814-730-9377.

Starting at $3.50/week.

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