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Senior Center Menu
Thursday, October 29 will be Meatball Subs/ homemade stuffed peppers, dessert and beverages.
Monday, November 2 will be Pepper Steak, dessert and beverages.
Thursday, November 5 will be Chicken Tenders, dessert and beverages.
Monday, November 9 will be Goulash, Garlic Sticks, dessert and beverages.
Thursday, November 12 will be Beef Tips and Noodles, dessert and beverages.
Monday, November 16 will be Grilled Cheese, dessert, beverages.
Thursday, November 19 Hamburgers, dessert and beverages.
Monday, November 23 will be Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy (Thanksgiving Dinner).
Thursday, November 26 we will be closed for Thanksgiving Day.
Monday, November 30 will be Cook’s Choice.
The center will be closed on Tuesdays until the state budget is passed. So that means no center on Tuesdays, this is not a typo. The center will be open on Mondays and Thursdays as usual.
Call the center at 484-3020 to sign up for lunch.
Knights of Columbus
The Tidioute Knights of Columbus will hold their regular general meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5, at St John Center at 7 p.m.
All members are asked to attend this important meeting.
There will be an update on gun raffle, up coming Free Throw Championship, reappointment of the Financial Secretary and the 2016 membership cards will be available at this meeting.
Trick or Treating
Tidioute and the surrounding area will celebrate Trick or Treating on Saturday night October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Taking part in this is Tidioute Borough and Watson township.
Also, members of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 8803 will be at the Tidioute Firehall handing our treats to all the children who stop in from 6 to 8 p.m..
Parents! remind your children to only stop at those houses with a porch light on and
Holiday Food Vouchers
The 2015 Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Voucher Applications can be found at Tidioute Library, Buccardo’s Restaurant, Tidioute Towers, Evan’s Market, Tidioute Post Office, Northwest Savings Bank, and Tidioute Trading Post.
Applications must be received by November 11, Mailed to Tidioute United Methodist Church, 206 Main St., Tidioute, PA 16315. No exceptions.
If you need an applications and can not find one contact Co-chairperson, Linda Scott at 484-7525
Bell Ringers Needed
Tidioute Unit of Salvation Army is in urgent need of Bell Ringers for inside Evans Market Call Mary Donahue at 484-3471; inside the Northwest Savings Bank call Barb Downey at 589-7508 or to ring in the parking lot at Tidioute Trading Post call Linda Scott at 484-7525.
Our unit is able to keep 90% of all donations here in Tidioute to help those in need.
Those with a need of food, clothing, etc. can contact Unit chairperson, Linda Scott at 484-7525.
Craft Show
There will be a Craft Show at Buccardo’s Restaurant on Saturday, November 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the back dining room
If you would like to set up a table, please contact Helen Williams at 730-9218
Treasurers For Children
Once again Tidioute branch of Northwest Savings Bank is the site for the Treasurers For Children Program.
Applications are available at the bank and is for children from birth to the age of 18 as long as they are still in high school.
Applications will be accepted until November 27 at the bank, tags will be put on the Christmas Tree and volunteer angels can pick up as many tags as they want to shop for. There will be a tag for each child whose name is submitted. All unwrapped gifts must be returned to the bank before December 18.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer at the bank.
Birthday Calendars
The new 2016 Tidioute Community Birthday Calendars are now on sale for $5 each at Evan’s Market and Tidioute Trading Post.
This project is sponsored by the Tidioute Community Charter School Sports Boosters.
Remember that these make great stocking stuffers and it is a gift that gives all year long.
For more information, please contact Amanda Shields at 814-730-3120.
Gratitude Extended
The family of Aubrey Sonney would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the Tidioute community for the many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy during their time of loss.
They would like to thank those involved in making the firehall available to them for a meal and time of fellowship after Aubrey’s memorial service. They would like to thank the ladies of the community who graciously helped with food and service during this time and the fire police who helped with traffic directions.
They would like to thank their Tidioute Baptist Church family and the facility, staff and students at the Tidioute Community Charter School for their service and support.
They were truly overwhelmed with the support and care that has been extended by the members of our community.
Aubrey was so happy to be a part of our town and a part of your lives.
Tidioute Angel Program
The Tidioute Angel Program (TAP) is once again available to serve those in need because we understand times are tough, and we want to be able to help. TAP is available for the holidays, but also runs throughout the school year.
If your child or someone you know that attends Tidioute Community Charter School, has a need for new shoes, a winter jacket, a backpack, school supplies, clothing, Christmas gifts, etc., please let Monica Morgan know via email at mmorgan@tidioutecharter.com or by sending the information in a sealed envelope to Mrs. Morgan, and please be sure to include sizes. No phone calls please. She would like to provide assistance to families in need. TAP is highly confidential, students information is not shared with anyone else, and items are distributed to students discreetly.
TAP operates completely on donations, so if you would like to donate to this program, simply mail your donation (checks payable to TCCS) to: TCCS Angel Program, c/o Mrs. Morgan, 241 Main St., Tidioute, PA 16351.
New Rates:
Starting with your November bill you will notice an increase with your water and sewer rates. The new rates will be $2.21 for water and $1.99 for sewer for every 1,000 gallons used.
These rate increases are a SWCMA decision no borough council. Rates are being increased on the advice of their Certified Public Accountant. A business decision.
Winter Maintenance:
With the winter weather coming, borough maintenance would like to remind consumers that with new Regulations and Policies adopted in September 2015, it will be the responsibility of the residents to pay the cost of repairs to any damaged or frozen meters.
Please take precautionary measures to insure that your meter does not freeze.
To see a complete copy of the Water and Sewer Regulations and Policies, please visit their website, www.tidioute.org under Utilities and Recycling.
Goodwill Donation Fundraiser
2015 Tidioute Community Charter School /Goodwill Donation Drive Fundraiser will be October 26 trough November 13 at the Tidioute Community Charter School. all students, faculty, staff, community members, and families are invited to participate.
To participate just fill the blue Goodwill donation bag (or any bag) with gently used clothes, shoes, belts, purses, hats, scarves, and comforters. Bring them to Mrs. Morgan’s room (or to TCCS for community members), and be sure your name and grade are written on the bag if you are a student. Donations do not have to be in a Goodwill Bag to count for the drive.
Goodwill will make a monetary donation for the items collected to help raise money for Allexa Morgan’s Trip to Spain.
Thank you for helping Allexa reach her goal while helping Goodwill meet their mission of “Meeting life challenges through opportunity, education, training and work”.
Please contact Mrs. Morgan at TCCS for more information.
Watson Grange News
An informal meeting of Watson Grange was held with Matt Irons, master presiding.
Reports of the recent meeting of PA State Grange held in Warren was given by Watson Grange delegates John Hollabaugh and Matt Irons.
The 2016 session of PA State Grange will be at Shippensburg University October 21 through 23, 2016.
Three Watson Junior Grange members, Braden Thomson, Maddie Warham and Gabbie Lindsay served as marching candidates and received the official Junior Degree. They also received the following awards: Braden-first place for his Building Block Creation in the Youth Category; Maddie won second place for her pumpkin and Gabbie won second place for her foam creation.
Subordinate members receiving awards at State Session were Deanna Hollabaugh-first for her cinnamon rolls and second for her beaded ornament; Jean Hollabaugh won third place for her plastic canvas ornament and Matt Irons won first place for Favorite Anything and third place for his wind chime.
Donations were approved for the Tidioute Food Bank and a Sister Granger from Dawson Grange in Fayette County.
A Turkey Party has been planned for Friday, November 13 at the Pomona Grange building on the Warren County Fair Grounds with all funds going to Larry and Peggy Willis who lost everything in a house fire. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the games begin at 7 p.m. The Willis’ have been faithful supporters attending nearly every auction sale held there for many years.
Brokenstraw Grange members that received the 6th degree were Rusty and Chris Thomas, Brian Marfink and Debbie Farrar.
Upcoming events include Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. an Auction at Pomona Grange; Nov. 12 at 6:30 will be the regular Watson Grange meeting with sandwiches for refreshment; Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. will be the Pomona Grange meeting at the Pomona Building. and on Nov. 14 there will be the Turkey Party at Watson Grange with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the games will begin at 7 p.m.
Liberty’s Way
TCCS will be collecting canned goods and other non-perishable food items for Liberty’s Way, a homeless shelter for veterans located in Lander, PA
Liberty’s Way provides food and shelter free of charge for homeless veterans until they can get back on their feet.
This Food Drive will end on November 6.
Students can bring in either canned goods or other non-perishable foods and they will earn a point for each item they bring in, and the grade with the most items will win an ice cream party.
Please put your child’s name and grade on the bag so they get credit for their donations.
Donations can also be left in the box in the lobby.
For more information please contact Monica Morgan at 484-3550.
Fresh Fruit For Christmas
Tidioute Community Charter School students are taking orders for fresh fruit such as grapefruit, apples, oranges, tangelos and mandarins.
Prices vary according to the choice you pick. Fruit will be here in time for Christmas and is coming from the Florida Indian River Groves.
For more information please call TCCS at 484-3550.
Fall Fest Winners
The Tidioute Sports Boosters have annlounced the winners of the Chinese Auction held at the Fall Festival on Sunday:
Christmas Basket-Donna Swartz; Picnic Basket-Misty Gillenwater; Building Pride Basket-Jeff Swanson; Kitchen Basket-Crystal Phillips; Jewelry Basket-Laura Trost; Personnel Care Basket-Bev Stotler; Game Basket-Sheryl Hulings; Hiking Basket/Walking Stick-Sue Shields; Avon Basket-Jennifer Nuttall; Cell Phone/Purse Basket-Kate Proper; Cozy Basket-Beth Bonner; Candle Basket-Sheryl Hulings; Wine/Cheese Basket-Heather Henderson; Candy/Movie Basket-Amber Borland; Halloween Basket-Bonnie Spencer; School Supply Basket- Michelle Buccardo; Candy/Movie Basket-Jennifer Nuttall; Bumfuzzled Basket- Michelle Buccardo; Boys Basket with Movie Gift Card-Timmy Sabella; Girls Basket with Movie Gift Card-Michelle Buccardo; Snack Basket- Anna Molek; Dinner Basket-Dr. Allen; Car Wash Basket- Amanda Shields; Kitchen basket-Michelle Buccardo.
The 50/50 raffle winner was Dr. Allen.
Operation Christmas Child
With Christmas just nine weeks away, it is time to think of the children who might not have a Christmas.
You can help with this by packing a shoebox with items for a girl or boy and in a selected age group such as 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14 years of age.
Suggested items would be hard candy (no chocolate), toys such as match box cars, dolls, horses, school supplies, hygiene items, T-shirts, sunglasses, socks, ball caps, jewelry, hair bands or clips, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries) gum. Please, no war related items, guns, knives, or military figures, lotions or liquids, medications or vitamins or breakable items.
Tidioute First United Methodist Church is collecting boxes up until November 15
Please mark your box for a girl or boy and the appropriate age group.
This program is the same as the Samaritan’s Purse started by Franklin Graham.
For more information or to have your items picked up call Mary Huntington at 484-7766
Gun Raffle
VFW Post 8803 is currently selling tickets on a TIKKA T3 Hunter By Sako 308 Cal. Blue/Walnut Stock with scope mounts.
Tickets are only $2 each and can be purchased at the Post home and the drawing will be on December 21 at the VFW.
Fall Gun Raffle
Tidioute Area Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting their annual Fall Gun Raffle on Saturday, November 28 at the firehall.
Tickets are $10 each.