Tidioute Life
Senior Center Menu
Thursday, October 1: chicken tenders, dessert and beverages.
Monday, October 5: sausage and pancakes, beverages.
Tuesday, October 6: homemade vegetable soup, dessert and crackers.
Thursday, October 8: pulled pork sandwiches, dessert and beverages.
Monday, October 12: hamburg gravy, mashed potatoes, dessert and beverages.
Tuesday, October 13: hot dogs, baked beans, dessert and beverages.
Call the center at 484-3020 to sign up for lunch. The menu is subject to change due to availability of foods.
Flu Shots
Tidioute Senior Center will be holding a Flu Shot Clinic at the Senior Center on Monday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Participants are asked to bring a Medicare card. Cash payments are $30 each.
George Jones Memorial Walleye Tournament
The 19th Annual George Jones Memorial Walleye Tournament will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3.
This is two-person team fishing and the boundaries are from Kinzua Dam to President.
Fishing time begins at 7 a.m. and must stop at 4 p.m., and be at the weigh-in site by 5 p.m.
The boat operator must be at least 16 years old or older. If under 18, fisherpersons must furnish a parental consent. A life jacket must be worn while combustion engine is running.
Live bait or lures may be used.
Mandatory functional live well(s) capable of sustaining walleye.
No alcoholic beverages consumed on board during tournament hours.
Only six walleye per team can be weighed in; there will be a six-ounce penalty for each dead fish.
Teams not in to the weigh in station that will be located at Tidioute Boat Launch will be disqualified. All boats must check in at weigh in site.
All fish are property of the tournament committee and will be returned to the river.
For more information, call Terry Cotterman at 730-3692.
Fall Gun Raffle
Tidioute Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting their annual Fall Gun Raffle on Saturday, November 28, at the Firehall.
Members are currently selling tickets for a cost of $10 each, which will include Cash Drawings and you must be present to win cash raffles.
Contact any member for tickets.
Crop Walk
Tidioute will participate in the annual CROP Walk to help feed the hungry. Tidioute will receive 25 percent of funds collected and the money will be given to the Holiday Food Vouchers Committee.
Sign up and collection envelopes will be available from Tidioute Methodist Church, Presbyterian Church and at St. John Catholic Church or contact Mary Huntington at 484-7766.
If you do not want to walk but would like to make a monetary donation please make checks payable to CROP Hunger Walk and mail them to the Methodist Church, 206 Min St., Tidioute. Those wanting to walk can meet at Methodist Church on Sunday, October 11, at 2 p.m.
Holiday Lighting
There will be a meeting of any interested person in helping to decorate the town. This meeting will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, at Tidioute Library.
In 2014, the Holiday Lighting Committee sponsored a fundraiser event in order to purchase new banners for the light poles up and down Main Street.
The campaign was very successful and they were able to purchase all the required banners, the plaques and have the engraving completed. The plaques are now hanging in the Tidioute Library for all to see. The committee is deeply grateful for all the donations received.
There are still a few blank plate waiting to be engraved, therefore, First-Time Donors to the Holiday Lighting Fund will have the opportunity of having the name of a loved one engraved on one of the remaining blank plates and placed on either “In Honor Of” or “In Memorium” plaques.
Any donations can be sent payable to Holiday Lighting Committee and mailed to Sandy Jamieson, 52 Jefferson St, Tidioute.
Knights of Columbus
Tidioute Knights of Columbus will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 1, at St John Center.
All members are urged to attend.
Watson Township Cleanup
Watson Township residents and camp owners will have an opportunity to get rid of those unwanted items from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 3, at the township building.
The cost is $5 per vehicle. Passenger tires will be $2.50 each and larger ones will be $5 each.
Octoberfest
Tidioute Pub will be celebrating Octoberfest and Breast Cancer Awareness on Sunday, October 4, with fundraising for the Tidioute Ta Ta’s.
Pumpkin Chucking
The Pumpkin Chucking event will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, October 4, off Buckley Road, just follow the signs.
Blood Drive
American Red Cross will be at the Tidioute Community Charter School from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, October 15, or a Blood Drive.
Kids Derby Results
There were 58 kids fishing on Saturday morning at Benner Park and they brought in a total of 107 fish.
Shane Tillia, age 9, of Ellwood City, captured the first-place trophy with 35.5 inches of fish.
Second place went to Justin Krall, age 6, with 33.5 and third place went to Kaden Silvis, age 8, with 33 inches. There were three who tied for third and a drawing determined the winner.
The youngest fisherperson was Travis Stewart, age 3, who brought in 32.5 inches.
The new bicycle, donated by the Presbyterian Women’s Association, was won Joe Krall.
Ann Jones was the chairperson again this year and assisted by Donna Lanager, Jessica Sanders-Gray and Dick Bartges.
The Tidioute Lions Club purchased the trout from Farnsworth Trout Farm and Carmen Fedele and Randy Knight traveled to Farnsworth at 5 a.m. to bring the fish to Tidioute and stocked the Creek in time for the tournament.
Parade Results
There were 43 Units in the parade this year and several Zem Zem Shriners as this was a Point Parade.
Parade committee consisted of Marsha Brown and John and Nate Brown.
Parade winners were as follows: Floats-First Place- St John’s Women’s Guild, Second Place was Johnny Appleseed Festival, Third Place was Boondocks Antiques and More.
Drill Team was VFW Post 5958; Marching Band-Tidioute Community Charter School; Senior Drill Team-Dance Unlimited; Motorized Unit-Gold Wing Chapter Q Abate; Custom Vehicle- Am Vets Post 113; Horses Group-Hickory Creek Wilderness Ranch; Fire Equipment Best Pumper and Furthest Distance was West Hickory and Best Ambulance was Tidioute Fire Department
Judges were Jeff and Kathy Gray of Apollo, PA and they are All State Judges.
Community Service Awards
Fran Stoneburg was presented with the Female Recipient for all the years serving on Borough Council and her help with the Warren County Fire Police and other organizations.
Bill and Jane Downey were presented with the Community Service Award for all their volunteer time mowing the area between Rt 62 and 337 for the WWII Reenactment and other areas where needed, and for the use of his Kubota.
Drawing Winners
Sports Boosters ‘Penn State Football Game and Parking Pass went to Andy Downey.
Boondocks Antiques Ben Hogan Knife- Justin Drukenbrod and the French Kate Boot Knife- Bob Amon.
Tidioute Fire Dept. Lottery Tickets winner was Dean Grubbs.
St. John Women’s Guild Chain Saw winner was Ruth Extein.
Knights of Columbus Rifle winner was Tom Hamlin.
American Legion $500 winner was Dave Jones; second place of $250 Melvin Kramer III; and Third Place of $250 was Joanne.
Bicycle Winners were Wesley Young and Cameron Barker. Bikes were donated by Olive Temple Lodge and Knights of Columbus.
Judy Blair Drawing winners for the Lamp-Doris Svitek; ammunition box- Rebecca Sovich.
Grand Prize winner of the 16 GB Apple iPad Mini was Paulette Borusky, and the $250 cash went to Karen Nol.
Champion Angler Results
First-place winner in the Musky was Jake Gray with 13.61
Northern Pike first-place winner was Christian Sosinki with 13.83; Second Place-Derek Rapp with 10.92 and in Third Place was Steve Matechka with 10.83.
Walleye first-place was Darren Potts with 14.74, Second place was Justin Drukenbrod with 10.68 and Third place was won by Walt Stover with 7.6
Small Mouth Bass first-place winner was Frank Hopshire with 21.67; Second place was George Defrehn with 21.55; and in third place was Wade Adams with 19.83.
Trout first-place was Adam Barker with 7.95; second place was Brian Johnson with 7.03 and third place was Travis Larson with 6.44.
Lunker Awards went to Frank Hopshire with 4.94 Bass; Jake Gray with 13.61 Musky; Christian Sosinki with 13.83 Pike; Darren Potts with 3.33 Walleye and Adam Barker with 5.11 Trout.
Oldest Male bringing in fish was John Zajac, age 75, and the oldest female bring in fish was Jackie Burkhart, age 74.
Junior Champion Angler was Mitchell McDaid with 22.94 and, in second place, was Lexix Drukenbrod with 16.08 and third place was Blake Sabella with 10.66.
First-Place Champion Angler was Adam Barker with 24.32; in second place was George Defrehn with 19.31 and in third Place was Walt Stover with 18.81
There were 374 fisherpersons registered to fish this tournament.
October Birthdays
1. Amada Craft-Shields, Tammie Silvis, Jim Spargo
2. Joe Wilcox, Crystal Heenan, Dakota Gourley, Carol Simons, Allyvia Morgan, Melissa Shields
3. Kim Schneider, Jeff Anderson, Mandy Sarver
4. Jerold Hulings, David Watson, Marci Drukenbrod, Sheila McAllister, Laurie Rulander, Connor Eck
5. Jonathon Buccardo, Patrick Sheckler
6. Melanie Bunce, Chris McIntyre, Jacki Nuttall, Nena Meeks, Julia Sveda, Jim Martin, Becky Sovich
7. Sally Paulmier, Paul Downey
8. Kathy Berlin, Ian Houghton, Gregg Nuttall, Robin Seelinger
9. Debbie Roofner, Lynn Fultz
10. Trent Drukenbrod, Kelly Bair, Roberta Knight, Lynn Buccardo, Dennis J. Sabella
11. Ken Kitelinger, Sammy Veasey, Brianna Barton, Kathy Matie
12. Allexa Morgan, Chase Brown, Jen Heenan, Ashley West
13. Jesse Gourley, Wyatt Greely, Gavin Dashner, Larry Carnahan
14. Rebecca Salm, Danielle Barton, Freida Robertson, Bob Joseph, Elayne Blair
15. Butch Leach, Dave Spencer, Aliesa Gionti, Carl Fike, Suzanne Kitelinger, Mallory McKay
16. Jessa Joseph, Layla Rulander, Natalie McLaughlin, Ken McKay
17. Kyle Davison, Kylei Davison, Harold Simons
18. Autumn Shoemaker-Martin, Patrick McLaughlin
19. Bill Kitelinger, Avery Buccardo, Mitchell Rehe
20. Mike Clifton, Travis Berkhous, Judy Sabella, Jerry Come, Pat Bowles, Jane Downey, Carl Lanager
21. Justin Campisano, Jeanna Carnahan
22. Jacob Craft, Madeline Jones, Scott McCandrew, Jay Sutton
23, Art Atkin, Jim Salapek, Angela Sabella-Jenny, Diana Hollabaugh
24. Denise Myers, Sue York, Rachel Come
25. Jeneal Sahli, Brandon Moore, Adam Shoemaker, Harvey Weaver
26. Reta Adams, Robert Davis, Kyle Kowalski, Joe Frisina
27. Anna Sveda, Sally Steffee
28. none
29. Maggie Rapp, Tommy King, Caleb Moore, Anthony Pollaro
30. Matthew K. Proper, Jason Martin, Mark Johnson
31. Bill Palmer, Harold Brocklehurst, Desiree Mechling
Tidioute Life
Senior Center Menu
Thursday, September 24: Tuna noodle casserole, dessert and beverages;
Monday, September 28: Macaroni and cheese and stewed tomatoes, dessert and beverages;
Tuesday, September 29: Beef stew and biscuits, dessert and beverages;
Thursday, October 1: Chicken tenders, potatoes, dessert and beverages;
Monday, October 5: Sausage and pancakes;
Tuesday, October 6: Homemade vegetable soup, dessert and beverages;
Thursday, October 8: Pulled pork sandwiches or fish sandwich, your choice, dessert and beverages;
Monday, October 12: Hamburg gravy and mashes potatoes, dessert and beverages;
Tuesday, October 13: Hot dogs and baked beans, dessert and beverages;
The menu is subject to change due to availability of food.
Call the center at 484-3020 to sign up for lunch.
Flu Shots
The Tidioute Senior Center will have a nurse from Kane Home Health present from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, Oct. 19, administering flu shots. Recipients are asked to bring their Medicare Care and self pay is $30.
Carnival Time
The carnival rides and concession stands for the 56th Annual Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament will open at 6 p.m. Thursday, September 24.
Rides are being provided by Trowver of Gibsonton, Fla.
Rides and concessions will be open at 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and at noon Saturday and Sunday.
Pre-sale ride tickets
Advanced ride tickets are on sale for $20 for 30 tickets and a chance to win a bicycle. Tickets are available at Boondocks Antiques, Buccardo’s Restaurant, Evans Market and Tidioute Trading Post.
Concert In Park
Tidioute is hosting another free concert in Picture Show Park from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, September 25.
Music will be provided by the band, “Day Old Soup, Original Recipe.”
This concert is sponsored by Tidioute Area Businesses in conjunction with Tidioute Borough.
Dime Pitch
Members of the Watson Grange located on Route 337 will be holding their annual Dime Pitch in a booth on tournament grounds Thursday through Sunday.
Kids Derby
The Kids Fishing Derby will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, September 26, in Tidioute Creek at Benner Park.
Tidioute Lions Club purchased the trout from Farnsworth Trout Farm and stocked the creek early this week.
Ann Jones and her crew will be there to measure the fish and award any prizes.
This contest is for boys and girls ages three to 10.
Junior Champion Angler
The Junior Champion Angler of the 56th Annual Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament will be crowned at 9 p.m. Saturday.
This person will receive a $50 US Savings Bond, sponsored by Jim and Betty Marshall.
Trophies are donated by the George Jones Memorial Walleye Tournament and the Jones family.
Champion Angler
The Champion Angler of the 56th Annual Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament will be announced at 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, and the champion will receive $1,000 and a trophy. The second-place winner will receive $250 and a trophy and the third-place winner will receive $150 and a trophy.
Saturday’s Festivities
Fishing starts for the Champion Angler division at 12:01 a.m.
The Kids Derby at Benner Park from 9 to 11 a.m.
Parade registration is at 9 a. m. with the parade at 1 p.m.
The door prize drawing is at 8 p.m. You must be present to win.
All fishermen must be at weigh in their fish by 8 p.m.
Finalists are announced at 8:30 p.m.
The Junior Championship Angler will be crowned at 9 p.m.
Fireworks start at 9:45 p.m. Fireworks are being sponsored by Tidioute Trading Post and Servicemen’s Home Corp.
Sunday’s Festivities
Fishing for the final time begins at 5 a.m.
Grounds and concessions open at noon.
All entries must be at the weigh-in by 2 p.m.
The Champion Angler is announced and crowned at 3 p.m.
Closing ceremonies begin at 3:30 p.m.
All raffle winners will be announced and the drawing will be held for the bicycle.
Bake Sale
Tidioute United Methodist and Grand Valley Methodist Churches will be holding a bake sale at the church in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, September 26.
There will be a large variety of homemade goodies, coffee and water.
Funnel Cake Booth
Tidioute Methodist Church will have the funnel cake booth open from Thursday to Sunday selling funnel cakes, hot sausage subs with or without peppers and onions, and meatball subs.
Take-outs are available.
Towers Bake Sale
Residents at Tidioute Towers will be holding a Bake Sale in front of the towers on the Main St. entrances.
The sale will be on Saturday morning prior to the start of the parade.
Loaded Potatoes
The Tidioute Community Charter School Sports Boosters will be selling “Loaded Potatoes” on tournament grounds this weekend to raise funds for the Sports Boosters.
The prices will vary based on your topping selections which include: butter, cheese sauce, shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, bacon bits, broccoli and chili.
They will also have bottled pop, and bottled water.
Community birthday calendars will be on sale for $5 each.
Pierogi Sales
St. John Catholic Church in Tidioute will be selling cooked and frozen homemade potato and cheese Pierogis as a fundraiser from a booth at the Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament grounds on September 25, 26 and 27. Also, they will be selling pulled pork sandwiches.
Chainsaw Raffle
The ladies of St John Women’s Guild are selling tickets for a Stihl Chainsaw, Model MS271 with an 18-inch bar.
Tickets are $2 each or three for $5, and the drawing will be on Sunday, September 27, during closing ceremonies.
Guild members will be selling all weekend long on tournament grounds along with members of the Knights of Columbus whose members are raffling off a gun. Winners need not be present to win.
Parade Entries
Anyone wishing to still enter the fishing tournament parade can still enter at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 26, in front of the Tidioute Firehall on Main St., and there a position in the parade will be assigned to you.
There is no entry fee; participants just need to register and those who have already sent in a form will need to check in at the registration table.
For more parade information, contact the Brown family at 484-3979.
Fireworks
There will be a fireworks display starting at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, September 26, thanks to the generosity of the Tidioute Trading Post and the Servicemen’s Home Corp.
Knight of the Year
Tidioute Knights of Columbus have announced that Jim Kristobak was named Knight of the Year at their recent monthly meeting.
Food Commodity
Tidioute’s next Food Commodity will be on Monday, September 28, at Tidioute Towers in the kitchen from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
If not already receiving this food and in need of some extra help, or know of someone who could benefit of this program, contact Russell Glenn for an application and more information at 484-1234.
TCCS Sports Boosters
TCCS Sports Boosters will be raffling off four Penn State tickets with a parking pass for the October 10 game against Indiana (game time is at noon). Chances will be $3 each or two for $5.
Raffle tickets will be available Thursday at the TCCS Sports Boosters booth located on the Fishing Tournament Grounds. The drawing will be Sunday at closing ceremonies. Winners need not be present.
Knights Of Columbus
Members of the Tidioute Knights of Columbus Council will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 1, at St. John Center.
All members are urged to attend.
Grand Prize Drawing
This year the grand prize drawing for the PSCFT committee will be a Mini 16 GB Apple iPad with retina display for the first drawing. The second drawing will be for $250 in cash.
Tickets are $1 each and the drawing will take place during the closing ceremonies on Sunday, September 27.
Tournament Kitchen
The fishing tournament kitchen will be open this weekend from Thursday until Sunday.
Food items for sale will include: hot dogs, sloppy joes, chicken fingers, garbage fries, and chili.
Water and pop will also be on sale.
Street closings
Green Street and Railroad Street will be closed at the end of business on Wednesday, September 23, and remain closed until approximately 5 p.m. Sunday after the clean up of the tournament festivities.
Also, Main Street will be closed on Saturday, September 26, from the firehall down to Buckingham street and Buckingham street will be closed to the bridge.
This is for the purpose of the Tidioute Parade and all the proper permits have been received.
Tidioute Life
Senior Center Menu
Thursday, Sept.17 will be soup and sandwiches, dessert and beverages.
Monday, Sept. 21 will be a picnic with chicken and all the fixings.
Tuesday, Sept. 22 will be pepper steak, potatoes, dessert and beverages.
Thursday, Sept. 24 will be tuna noodle casserole, dessert and beverages.
Monday, Sept. 28 will be macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, dessert and beverages.
Tuesday, Sept. 29 will be beef stew, dessert and beverage.
Thursday, Oct.1 will be chicken tenders, potatoes, dessert and beverages.
Monday, Oct. 5 will be pancakes and sausage.
Tuesday, Oct. 6 will be vegetable soup, dessert and beverages
Thursday, Oct. 8 will be pulled pork sandwiches with fish sandwiches as an alternate, dessert and beverages.
Monday, Oct. 12 will be will be hamburg gravy, mashed potatoes, dessert and beverages.
Tuesday, Oct. 13 will be hot dogs and baked beans, dessert and beverages.
The staff requests that you call the day before to sign up for lunch to help assure enough food has been prepared. The number is 484-3020.
Lego Day at Library
The Tidioute Library will be having Lego Day on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m.
Kids ages six and under, are welcome to come to the library and put together a Lego Legends of Chima Kit and take it home with them.
Supplies are limited so pre-register by calling 484-3581.
Library hours are Monday and Wednesday noon to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bake Sale
Tidioute Methodist Church and Grand Valley Methodist Church are having a bake sale in the Tidioute Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8 a.m. till all is gone.
There will be a large variety of homemade goodies, coffee and water.
Come an join them during the fishing tournament.
Chainsaw Raffle
The ladies of St. John Women’s Guild are still selling tickets for a Stihl chainsaw, model MS271 with an 18-inch bar.
Drawing will be on Sunday, Sept. 27 and tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Winner need not be present to win.
They will have a table set up on tournament grounds for your convenience.
Funnel Cakes
Tidioute Methodist Church will have its Funnel Cake and Hot Sausage Booth open during the fishing tournament from Thursday, Sept. 24 till Sunday, Sept. 27
Pierogi Sales
St John Catholic Church in Tidioute will be selling cooked and frozen potato and cheese pierogi as a fundraiser from a booth at the Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament grounds on Sept. 25-27.
Call Fran at 484-7157 to pre-order the frozen pierogi. Order by Sept. 22 to guarantee availability.
Pre-ordered frozen pierogi can be picked up at St. John Church Center on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 1:30 p.m. till 4:30 p.m.
Pulled pork sandwiches will also be available at the booth on the grounds
Advanced Carnival
Tickets
Advanced carnival ride tickets are now available for the 2015 fishing tournament.
For $20 you will receive 30 ride tickets and a chance to win a bicycle.
Tickets are on sale at Buccardo’s Restaurant, Boondocks Antiques, Evan’s Market, and Tidioute Trading Post.
Concert In Park
Tidioute is hosting another free concert in Picture Show Park.
A concert featuring the band “Day Old Soup”, Original Recipe, will be held on Friday, Sept. 25.
Music will start at 6 p.m. and last until 9 p.m.
The concert is sponsored by Tidioute Area businesses in conjunction with Tidioute Borough.
Don’t forget to bring a chair.
Bass Tournament
Results
The 19th Annual Glenn McKown Memorial Bass Tournament was held on Saturday, Sept. 12 with 33 teams participating.
First-place team was Vaughn and Martin Ralston with 17.73; second-place team was Darren Potts and Dave Manross with 16.82; third-place team was Justin Drukenbrod and Brandon Cotterman with 16.51; fourth-place team was Travis McWilliams and Beau Beach with 16.48; fifth-place team was Wade Adams and Mark Hughes with 14.84; sixth-place team was Terry Cotterman and Kirk Schwab with 14.62; seventh-place team was Scott and Curtis Lewis with 14.17; and in eighth place was Luke and Blake Sabella with 13.53.
Top Couple was Greg and Julie Kozora with 10.24. Top Adult/Youth was Luke and Blake Sabella. Women’ Lunker given in memory of Deb Genter went to Sue Habovich with 2.37. Team Lunker Award to Vaughan and Martin Ralston with 4.20
50/50 drawing went to Jim Habovich and the other half went to Hospice of Warren County.
The picture prints went to Eric Marsh.
Melissa Potts thanked everyone who helped her and all those who battled the wet weather to participate.
All fish were released back into the river after they were weighed.
Victorian Tea
Presbyterian Women’s Association held its 5th Annual Victorian Ladies Tea on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the First Presbyterian Church of Tidioute with approximately 70 women present.
A light lunch of small sandwiches, crescents, cookies, cream puffs and dessert along with several different flavors of tea were served.
Entertainment was provided by Grace, Lilly and Sarah Sabella who took turns playing the piano and finished with the three of them playing “Blueberry Blues” together.
Sunday School
Underway
Tidioute Methodist Church has started Sunday School classes for the school year.
Classes for children ages 3 and up start at 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.. Children ages three must be potty trained.
Adult classes start on Oct. 4 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Watson Grange
The altar was draped in memory of Joyce Wright at the recent meeting of Watson Grange which was presided over by Matt Irons, Master.
The main business of the evening was discussing the float for the parade at the Tidioute Fishing Tournament as well as the dime pitch stand for the carnival grounds.
Dictionaries are being purchased for distribution to the third graders at the Tidioute Community Charter School.
A new front door was installed on the Grange Hall.
In lieu of a program, Lecturer Kelly Van Ord gave each one present a card as Saturday was National Encouragement Day and then over lunch, reviewed what needs done yet in preparation of PA State Grange being held in Warren and Oct. 16- 19.
Upcoming Grange events include: Watson Jr., meets Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m.; NWCD meeting on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2:30 p.m. at Perkins in Titusvillle; Cleaning at Watson Grange Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.; set up dime pitch in Tidioute on Wednesday, Sept. 23; fishing tournament Sept. 24-27; auction at Pomona Grange on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. and the next regular meeting will be on Thursday, Oct. 8 following the quarterly birthday dinner at 6:30 p.m.
George Jones Memorial Walleye Tournament
On Saturday, Oct. 3 the 19th Annual George Jones Memorial Walleye Tournament will take place starting at 7 a.m. and you must stop fishing at 4 p.m. and weigh-in will be at the Tidioute Boat launch at 5 p.m.
This is a team tournament with an entry fee of $35 per boat which includes the Lunker.
Rules consist of horsepower must comply with BIA regulations; boat operator must be at least 16 years of age or older; under the age of 18 you must furnish parental consent; life jackets must be worn while combustion engine is running; live bait or lures may be used; each contestant may use more than one rod at a time; mandatory functional live wells capable of sustaining walleye; no alcoholic beverages consumed on board during tournament hours; citation or field acknowledgement issued by PFBC during tournament hours is season for disqualification; boat operator is responsible for boat’s wake; walleyes not alive will be permitted at weigh-in-however there will be a six-ounce penalty for each dead fish; only six walleye per two-man team; ties will be broken by weight of heaviest fish in tied teams live well, still tied money will be split 50/50; teams not at the weigh-in site by 5 p.m. will be disqualified. All boats must check in at weigh-in site; protests must be filed within 10 minutes of completion of weigh-in; all safety equipment is expected to be in boat according to PFBC rules and regulations; fishing boundaries will be from Kinzua Dam to President; and all fish are property of the tournament and will be returned to the river.
If you have any questions, contact chairperson Terry Cottterman at 814-730-3692.
Borough Council
Tidioute Borough Council met Monday evening and welcomed several visitors. Dave Sherman, executive director of the Warren County Visitors Bureau, and Coralee Wenzel presented the borough with a sign that will be posted at the Tidioute Boat Launch. The sign has pictures and write-ups about rafting on the Allegheny River, things of Pennsylvania Wilds.
Sue Salm from the Holiday Lighting Committee requested help for decorating the borough for the holidays. Tying of the Greens will be on Friday, Nov. 20 at the borough garage and decorating will be done on Saturday, Nov. 21 She needs at least five people to help decorate, however ten would be better. Anyone wishing to make a monetary donation can make checks payable to the Holiday Lighting Committee and send them to Sue Salm at 272 Main St., Tidioute, PA 16351.
Bob Schwab introduced Dicter and Barbara Rosler and Monika Wagner who are here from Remagen, Germany. They saw the reenactment on the German Television and wanted to come and see for themselves when this was filmed. Dicter presented several pictures they put together from Germany and presented them to the borough office and Secretary/Treasurer Crystal Heenan gave him a WWII Reenactment t-shirt, ball cap and a print of Tidioute. Tidioute did make it all the way to Germany. These pictures will be hung in the borough office for the public to stop in and view them during regular business hours.
Minutes were accepted as presented.
Committee reports were presented on personnel and council unanimously agreed to hire Joshua Meeder and Jarrod Deeter as part-time police officers for Tidioute. All necessary paperwork and getting them in uniform will be done before fishing tournament weekend.
Also, Marci Cramer-Drukenbrod was hired as the new part-time office clerk.
In other council matters, Cindy Paulmier was granted permission to place a 4×8 sign shaped like a thermometer in Picture Show Park for the United Way.
Tidioute Borough and SWCMA will no longer withstand the total expense for issues pertaining to sewer and water lines on the homeowner property to the hook up. The borough will work with the property owners in these issues as they arise.
Permission was granted to PSCCFT to close Green Street and Railroad Street at the close of the business day on Wednesday, Sept. 23 to prepare for the fishing tournament festivities.
Johnson Street was repaved and the berms were fixed up and the hole on Green Street was dug open wider, problem was fixed and the hole was filled in.
Tidioute Creek was cleaned up and is now in better shape for the Kids Derby on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. Thanks to the borough maintenance department and a special volunteer from the community.
There will be free Wi Fi at the tournament grounds during the fishing tournament.
Tidioute Life
Senior Center Menu
Thursday, Sept. 3 will be roast beef dinner, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert and beverages.
Monday, Sept. 7 closed for Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept. 8 will be cook’s choice
Thursday, Sept. 10 will be sauerkraut and hot dogs, dessert and beverages
Monday, Sept.14 will be spaghetti, dessert and beverages.
Tuesday, Sept. 15 will be swiss steak, mashed potatoes, peas, dessert and beverages.
Thursday, Sept. 17 will be soup and sandwiches, dessert and beverages.
Monday, Sept. 21 will be chicken and rice, dessert and beverages.
Tuesday, Sept. 22 will be pepper steak, mashed potatoes, dessert and beverages.
Thursday, Sept. 24 will be tuna noodle casserole, dessert and beverages.
Monday, Sept, 28 will be macaroni and cheese, dessert and beverages.
Tuesday, Sept. 29 will be beef stew, dessert and beverages.
Call the center at 484-3020 to sign up for lunch.
This menu is subject to change due to availability of foods.
School Is Open
With school being open for the 2015-2016 school year, motorists are reminded to watch for student crossing the streets and getting on and off the buses.
Slow down when near the school and pay closer attention to speed limits.
Knights of Columbus
Tidioute Knights of Columbus will meet on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. at St John Center.
All members are urged to attend.
Ham and Turkey Party
Time for the Annual Ham and Turkey party for Sunday, Sept. 6 at the Tidioute Firehall
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the games will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament Committee members.
McKown Memorial
Bass Tournament
Saturday, Sept. 12 will be the 19th Annual Glenn McKown Memorial Bass Tournament
Fishing begins at 7 a.m. and stops at 3 p.m.
All fish must be brought to the Tidioute Boat Launch for the weigh-in
Teams consist of two man; couples, and adult/youth (under the age of 16).
The allowed waters at from Kinzua Tailwaters down to the President Boat Launch.
For more information, contact Melissa Potts at 814-730-3528.
Watson Grange
John Hollabaugh, overseer, presided over the recent meeting of Watson Grange in the absence of Master Matt Irons due to the open house at Tidioute Community Charter School.
The main business consisted of plans for participation in the fishing tournament parade as well as the dime pitch booth during the fishing tournament festivities from Thursday, Sept. 24 to Sunday, Sept. 27.
Preparations are being made also for the host banquet for PA State Grange Officers at Watson on Oct. 16 catered by members of the Covenant United Methodist Church.
Watson Grange members be selling RADA Cutlery during the Fishing Tournament as well as at the auctions at Pomona and at their Fall Turkey Party. Anyone interested in any of the items can contact any Watson Grange member.
A successful 50/50 was held supporting the Barney family with their medical expenses.
Family Activity Chairperson Jean Hollabaugh read information on peroxide versus Clorox and Lecturer Kelly Van Ord used school as her theme for the evening program.
Coming up will be a work bee at Watson Grange Hall at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 8.
Next regular Grange meeting will be on Thursday, Sept.10 at 6:30 p.m. with hodgepodge for refreshment.
Watson Jr. Grange members will meet on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. and cleaning at the Grange Hall will be on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.
90th Birthday
Celebration
Friends and family of Norene “Tootie” Brown gathered and showered her with many gifts and cards for her 90th birthday.
A big thank you to all that helped make her day a memorable one.
Salt Squad
Don’t forget the Salt Squad “Bug Fest” for grades K-6 that will begin on Wednesday, Sept.2 at 7 p.m. at the Allegheny Bible Church.
The kick-off theme for this fall will be “Bug Fest”
Children will have a brief lesson each week on God’s design of insects as they study creation and the plan of salvation through Christ in His word.
Pastor Dale and Dolores led a 4-H Entomology Club for years and will present fun insect demonstrations and display their family’s insect collections.
The Salt Squad program, led by Susan Brown and the pastor , encourages weekly scripture memorization while learning the Bible lesson. Points are earned for memorizing Bible verses, bringing their Bibles, etc. and are used as “currency” in the Salt Squad Store to select a prize of various point values. The points are also tabulated at the end of the year to award trophies at the closing program.
Music, snacks and crafts complement the Bible lessons.
Community children in grades K-6 are invited to join them for Bug Fest.
For more information, call 730-2611
Advance Carnival
Tickets
Advanced carnival ride tickets for 2015 Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament are finally here.
For $20 you will get 30 tickets and a chance to win a bicycle.
Tickets will be available at Buccardo’s Restaurant, Evans Market and Tidioute Trading Post.
Conserve Water
It may seem far fetched, but it hasn’t rained for awhile. Our creek and natural springs are low and therefore the Tidioute Borough Water Authority is asking everyone to conserve water. Don’t wash your vehicles, water your lawn or fill your pools.
There is a list of water saving tips available on the borough web site at www.tidioute.org
Victorian Tea
The annual Victorian Ladies Tea Party will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.
Tickets are on sale now for $10 each and can be purchased from members of the Presbyterian Women’s Association or call Barb Downey at 589-7508.
Tidioute Basket
The Tidioute WWII Reenactment Committee is putting together a “Tidioute Basket” for the WQLN PBS station annual auction.
This will be to promote our town and all that Tidioute has to offer including our reenactment. The Reenactment Committee has started the basket with items that include two WWII Reenactment T-shirts, two hats, a reenactment window cling, a brochure, and two reenactment mugs.
There is also a framed print of Tidioute.
The borough office is asking any and all businesses, non-profit groups, churches and organizations if they are interested in donating an item for the auction to be included in the bundle as this will be some great advertising and showcase what Tidioute has to offer.
Make sure to include a business card and or a menu along with your item.
For further information, contact the borough office at 484-7424.
Religious Education
Classes
Now is the time to register your children for Religious Education Classes at St John Church in Tidioute.
This is for students in grads first through twelfth and classes will start on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 10:15 a.m. for grade first to eighth.
Classes will be held at St John Center.
Chainsaw Raffle
The Ladies of St John Women’s Guild are still selling tickets on a Stihl Chainsaw, model MS271 with an 18-inch bar.
Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and the drawing will be on Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Fishing Tournament Grounds.
You can purchase your tickets from any member of the Guild or at the Tidioute Trading Post from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. from one of the sellers. outside.
For more information, call Arlene Sofranko at 484-2755.
Troop Boxes
Tidioute Auxiliary to the VFW Post 8803 is getting ready to send troop boxes to military personnel serving outside the United States.
If you have an address of anyone that would enjoy a Troop Box of goodies, send their address to Doris Svitek, P. O. Box 105, Tidioute, PA 16351
Enclose a follow-up phone number in case there are any questions.
September Birthdays:
1. John Ringel, Brandon Silvis, Terri Konkle, Traci Duncan, Caleb McGraw, Pat Haney
2. George Hunter, Eric Moore, Lynda Grave
3. Dan Edmiston, Donna Johnson, Erik Garza,
4. Dan McLaughlin, Scott Schwab, Twila Williams
5. Jacob Sabella, Dawna Gray
6. Scott Barton, Robert Williams Jr.,
7. Eileen Heenan, Jill Faulkner
8. JoAnne Nuttall
9. Carter Anderson, Terry Cotterman, Rick Peterson
10. Beth Bonner, Darrell Snavley, Kaylin Sveda
11. Nicholas Coughlin, Nicholas Camp, Kristen McLaughlin, Dominic Lenzi, Laurel Beatty, Cassie Rison,
12. Lincoln Vorse, Demitry Navarro, Cathy Holmes
13. Vicky McCauley, Julie Wolbert, Mathia McKay
14. Annabelle Schwab, Tom McGraw, Mike Ziegler
15. George Drukenbrod, Daniel McIntyre
16. Dave Alberth, Maci Hodak, Lee Lindemuth, Tayton Jackman, Sonya Daelhousen, Lori Konkle, Bob Dorman, Rob Burris
17. Dianna Spencer, Jenny Williams, Christopher Hulings, Pat McClean, George Gresham
18. Christine King, Christy Valentine, Terri Davison, Tanner Fike
19. Ann Jones, Jerry Maurice, Torry Heverly, Marge Eastman
20. Nolan Coughlin, Brian Drescher, Jack Moore, Blake Myers, Pippa Hall, Derik Garza, Laurel Zorn Walters
21. Krystal Watters, Cheyenne Shoemaker, Andy McClean, Steve Bailor Jr., Jane Heenan, Tiffany Rulander
22. Lindsay Wise, Jacob Spargo, Jeff Strain Jr., Toni Sabella Martin, Judy Maurice, Krissy Miller
23. Loralee Lindemuth, Heather Vincent, Chick Conte, Andrew Downey, Katherine Kitelinger, Anna Lindemuth
24. Autumn Bupp, Maria Robertson, Pam Coughlin, Melanie Barbieri, Jack York, Jon McKown
25. Amolia Sabella, Bella Konkle, Allen Robbins Bob Zorn Jr., Kelly Valentine
26. Jim Marshall, Michelle Rebich, Donna Swartz
27. Kathy Ressler, Brandon Cotterman, Mike Come, Cody Kysor, Samantha Holmes, Ashley Snavley, Kellie Farnsworth
28. Diana Pascuzzi, Jodie Sidon, Joe Rehe, Steve Colvin, Chole Reesbeck
29. none
30. Corey Nicholson, James M Wolford, Lexix Drukenbrod, Sasha Lewis
Tidioute Life
Senior Center Menu
Thursday, Sept. 3 will be roast beef dinner, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert and beverages.
Monday, Sept. 7 closed for Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept. 8 will be cook’s choice
Thursday, Sept. 10 will be sauerkraut and hot dogs, dessert and beverages
Monday, Sept.14 will be spaghetti, dessert and beverages.
Tuesday, Sept. 15 will be swiss steak, mashed potatoes, peas, dessert and beverages.
Thursday, Sept. 17 will be soup and sandwiches, dessert and beverages.
Monday, Sept. 21 will be chicken and rice, dessert and beverages.
Tuesday, Sept. 22 will be pepper steak, mashed potatoes, dessert and beverages.
Thursday, Sept. 24 will be tuna noodle casserole, dessert and beverages.
Monday, Sept, 28 will be macaroni and cheese, dessert and beverages.
Tuesday, Sept. 29 will be beef stew, dessert and beverages.
Call the center at 484-3020 to sign up for lunch.
This menu is subject to change due to availability of foods.
School Is Open
With school being open for the 2015-2016 school year, motorists are reminded to watch for student crossing the streets and getting on and off the buses.
Slow down when near the school and pay closer attention to speed limits.
Knights of Columbus
Tidioute Knights of Columbus will meet on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. at St John Center.
All members are urged to attend.
Ham and Turkey Party
Time for the Annual Ham and Turkey party for Sunday, Sept. 6 at the Tidioute Firehall
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the games will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament Committee members.
McKown Memorial
Bass Tournament
Saturday, Sept. 12 will be the 19th Annual Glenn McKown Memorial Bass Tournament
Fishing begins at 7 a.m. and stops at 3 p.m.
All fish must be brought to the Tidioute Boat Launch for the weigh-in
Teams consist of two man; couples, and adult/youth (under the age of 16).
The allowed waters at from Kinzua Tailwaters down to the President Boat Launch.
For more information, contact Melissa Potts at 814-730-3528.
Watson Grange
John Hollabaugh, overseer, presided over the recent meeting of Watson Grange in the absence of Master Matt Irons due to the open house at Tidioute Community Charter School.
The main business consisted of plans for participation in the fishing tournament parade as well as the dime pitch booth during the fishing tournament festivities from Thursday, Sept. 24 to Sunday, Sept. 27.
Preparations are being made also for the host banquet for PA State Grange Officers at Watson on Oct. 16 catered by members of the Covenant United Methodist Church.
Watson Grange members be selling RADA Cutlery during the Fishing Tournament as well as at the auctions at Pomona and at their Fall Turkey Party. Anyone interested in any of the items can contact any Watson Grange member.
A successful 50/50 was held supporting the Barney family with their medical expenses.
Family Activity Chairperson Jean Hollabaugh read information on peroxide versus Clorox and Lecturer Kelly Van Ord used school as her theme for the evening program.
Coming up will be a work bee at Watson Grange Hall at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 8.
Next regular Grange meeting will be on Thursday, Sept.10 at 6:30 p.m. with hodgepodge for refreshment.
Watson Jr. Grange members will meet on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. and cleaning at the Grange Hall will be on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.
90th Birthday
Celebration
Friends and family of Norene “Tootie” Brown gathered and showered her with many gifts and cards for her 90th birthday.
A big thank you to all that helped make her day a memorable one.
Salt Squad
Don’t forget the Salt Squad “Bug Fest” for grades K-6 that will begin on Wednesday, Sept.2 at 7 p.m. at the Allegheny Bible Church.
The kick-off theme for this fall will be “Bug Fest”
Children will have a brief lesson each week on God’s design of insects as they study creation and the plan of salvation through Christ in His word.
Pastor Dale and Dolores led a 4-H Entomology Club for years and will present fun insect demonstrations and display their family’s insect collections.
The Salt Squad program, led by Susan Brown and the pastor , encourages weekly scripture memorization while learning the Bible lesson. Points are earned for memorizing Bible verses, bringing their Bibles, etc. and are used as “currency” in the Salt Squad Store to select a prize of various point values. The points are also tabulated at the end of the year to award trophies at the closing program.
Music, snacks and crafts complement the Bible lessons.
Community children in grades K-6 are invited to join them for Bug Fest.
For more information, call 730-2611
Advance Carnival
Tickets
Advanced carnival ride tickets for 2015 Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament are finally here.
For $20 you will get 30 tickets and a chance to win a bicycle.
Tickets will be available at Buccardo’s Restaurant, Evans Market and Tidioute Trading Post.
Conserve Water
It may seem far fetched, but it hasn’t rained for awhile. Our creek and natural springs are low and therefore the Tidioute Borough Water Authority is asking everyone to conserve water. Don’t wash your vehicles, water your lawn or fill your pools.
There is a list of water saving tips available on the borough web site at www.tidioute.org
Victorian Tea
The annual Victorian Ladies Tea Party will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.
Tickets are on sale now for $10 each and can be purchased from members of the Presbyterian Women’s Association or call Barb Downey at 589-7508.
Tidioute Basket
The Tidioute WWII Reenactment Committee is putting together a “Tidioute Basket” for the WQLN PBS station annual auction.
This will be to promote our town and all that Tidioute has to offer including our reenactment. The Reenactment Committee has started the basket with items that include two WWII Reenactment T-shirts, two hats, a reenactment window cling, a brochure, and two reenactment mugs.
There is also a framed print of Tidioute.
The borough office is asking any and all businesses, non-profit groups, churches and organizations if they are interested in donating an item for the auction to be included in the bundle as this will be some great advertising and showcase what Tidioute has to offer.
Make sure to include a business card and or a menu along with your item.
For further information, contact the borough office at 484-7424.
Religious Education
Classes
Now is the time to register your children for Religious Education Classes at St John Church in Tidioute.
This is for students in grads first through twelfth and classes will start on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 10:15 a.m. for grade first to eighth.
Classes will be held at St John Center.
Chainsaw Raffle
The Ladies of St John Women’s Guild are still selling tickets on a Stihl Chainsaw, model MS271 with an 18-inch bar.
Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and the drawing will be on Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Fishing Tournament Grounds.
You can purchase your tickets from any member of the Guild or at the Tidioute Trading Post from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. from one of the sellers. outside.
For more information, call Arlene Sofranko at 484-2755.
Troop Boxes
Tidioute Auxiliary to the VFW Post 8803 is getting ready to send troop boxes to military personnel serving outside the United States.
If you have an address of anyone that would enjoy a Troop Box of goodies, send their address to Doris Svitek, P. O. Box 105, Tidioute, PA 16351
Enclose a follow-up phone number in case there are any questions.
September Birthdays:
1. John Ringel, Brandon Silvis, Terri Konkle, Traci Duncan, Caleb McGraw, Pat Haney
2. George Hunter, Eric Moore, Lynda Grave
3. Dan Edmiston, Donna Johnson, Erik Garza,
4. Dan McLaughlin, Scott Schwab, Twila Williams
5. Jacob Sabella, Dawna Gray
6. Scott Barton, Robert Williams Jr.,
7. Eileen Heenan, Jill Faulkner
8. JoAnne Nuttall
9. Carter Anderson, Terry Cotterman, Rick Peterson
10. Beth Bonner, Darrell Snavley, Kaylin Sveda
11. Nicholas Coughlin, Nicholas Camp, Kristen McLaughlin, Dominic Lenzi, Laurel Beatty, Cassie Rison,
12. Lincoln Vorse, Demitry Navarro, Cathy Holmes
13. Vicky McCauley, Julie Wolbert, Mathia McKay
14. Annabelle Schwab, Tom McGraw, Mike Ziegler
15. George Drukenbrod, Daniel McIntyre
16. Dave Alberth, Maci Hodak, Lee Lindemuth, Tayton Jackman, Sonya Daelhousen, Lori Konkle, Bob Dorman, Rob Burris
17. Dianna Spencer, Jenny Williams, Christopher Hulings, Pat McClean, George Gresham
18. Christine King, Christy Valentine, Terri Davison, Tanner Fike
19. Ann Jones, Jerry Maurice, Torry Heverly, Marge Eastman
20. Nolan Coughlin, Brian Drescher, Jack Moore, Blake Myers, Pippa Hall, Derik Garza, Laurel Zorn Walters
21. Krystal Watters, Cheyenne Shoemaker, Andy McClean, Steve Bailor Jr., Jane Heenan, Tiffany Rulander
22. Lindsay Wise, Jacob Spargo, Jeff Strain Jr., Toni Sabella Martin, Judy Maurice, Krissy Miller
23. Loralee Lindemuth, Heather Vincent, Chick Conte, Andrew Downey, Katherine Kitelinger, Anna Lindemuth
24. Autumn Bupp, Maria Robertson, Pam Coughlin, Melanie Barbieri, Jack York, Jon McKown
25. Amolia Sabella, Bella Konkle, Allen Robbins Bob Zorn Jr., Kelly Valentine
26. Jim Marshall, Michelle Rebich, Donna Swartz
27. Kathy Ressler, Brandon Cotterman, Mike Come, Cody Kysor, Samantha Holmes, Ashley Snavley, Kellie Farnsworth
28. Diana Pascuzzi, Jodie Sidon, Joe Rehe, Steve Colvin, Chole Reesbeck
29. none
30. Corey Nicholson, James M Wolford, Lexix Drukenbrod, Sasha Lewis
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