Senior Center Menu

Thursday, Dec. 25 we will be closed for Christmas.

Monday, Dec. 28 will be Cook’s Choice.

Monday, Jan. 4 will be Meatball Subs, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, Jan. 7 will be Shepard’s Pie, dessert and beverages.

Monday, Jan. 11 will be Chili and cornbread, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, Jan. 14 will be Stuffed Chicken Breast, veggies, dessert and beverages.

Monday, Jan. 18 will be Bacon Cheeseburgers, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, Jan. 21 Ham Dinner (if available) otherwise it will be cooks choice.

Monday, Jan. 25 will be Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Tomato Soup, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, Jan. 28 will be Goulash, dessert and beverages.

This will be our menu if food items are available and we remain open. Without a state budget staying open may not be an option. You can call the center at 484-3020 to sign up for lunch and to make sure we are open.

Baptist Church

Candlelight Services

Everyone is invited to come celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ through Scripture and Song at the second annual Candlelight Service of Tidioute Baptist Church.

The Candlelight Service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m.

Musical accompaniment will be provided by concert pianist, Amber Nicholson.

Christmas Eve Mass

St Anthony Church, Tionesta will hold Mass on Thursday, Dec. 24 at 6:30 p.m. and Mass in Tidioute at St John Church will be at 8:30 p.m.

Presbyterian Church

Candlelight Services

Tidioute Presbyterian Church invites the community to celebrate the birth of Jesus at its Candlelight service on Thursday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.

Christmas Day Mass

Mass on Friday, Dec.25 will be at St Anthony Church at 9 a.m. and at St John Church at 11 a.m.

Methodist Church

Candlelight Services

Tidioute United Methodist Church will hold Christmas Eve services on Thursday, Dec. 24 at 11 p.m.

Members of the community are invited to attend.

Christmas Dinner

For those who wish to share the Christmas Spirit with friends and neighbors instead of staying home alone can come to the Tidioute Methodist Church on Christmas Day for a Christmas Dinner that is being served from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The menu will consist of ham and turkey and all the trimmings.

All are welcome to come and partake in this meal. Bring your family and friends.

Birthday Calendars

Tidioute Community Charter School Sports Boosters still have a few Community Birthday Calendars for sale.

These calendars make great stocking stuffers and gifts for family members who live out of town.

Cost is only $5 each and can be purchased at Tidioute Trading Post and Evan’s Market.

Christmas Cash

Winners

Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament committee members have announced the winners of the Christmas Cash Drawing.

Winners who will receive $250 cash each are Fran Stoneburg and Steven Strait, both of Tidioute.

Borough Office Closed

Tidioute Borough Office will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 along with Saturday and Sunday for the Christmas Holidays.

The office will reopen on Monday, Dec. 28.

Garbage Pick Up

Tidioute residents will need to have their trash to the curb on Thursday morning as the garbage will be picked as usual on Thursday, Dec. 24.

Christmas Concert CDs

The Music Boosters of Tidioute Community Charter School are selling CDs of the recent Christmas Concert at a cost of $15 each.

Their recording class recorded all the musicians in the music room in order to ensure a quality sound track.

They will cap the total number of CDs made at 300 copies. Sales will be on a first come, first serve basis. So place your order today.

Proceeds will be used to purchase new microphones and lights for the stage.

Copies will be ready at the end of January.

Celebrating

Those wishing to bring in the New Year with their friends and need a place to party can sign up at the VFW bar before Dec. 27. Don’t wait to long.

Christmas Concert

Tidioute Community Charter School presented its Christmas Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at the school.

TCCS Band started out the program with Christmas Gloria.

Students in grades first, second, and third sang, “I Saw Three Ships” and “Winter Fantasy”.

The Advanced Guitar Class played, “Ding, Dong Merrily on High”

Concert Choir members sang, “Sleigh Ride”, “Silent Night”, and “California Dreamin”.

Sixth-grade woodwind ensemble played, “Holiday Sampler”.

Piano Class members played, ” Jingle Bells”, Jolly Old Saint Nicholas”, “When the Saints Go Marching In”, and Star Wars”.

Kindergarten class (k-4 and k-5) sang, “Oh Come, Little Children”, and “What You Gonna Call ?”.

Keyanna Oliphant, vocal solo, sang, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”.

TCCS Band played, “To A New Beginning” and “Kings From the East”.

Grades 4th, 5th and 6th and the Advanced Guitar Class presented, “Who Comes This Night” and “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree”

Advanced Guitar Class played “Good King Wenceslas” and “We Three Kings”.

Concert Choir sang, ” Carol of the Bells” and Text Me Merry Christmas”.

TCCS Band then played “Simple Gifts”.

Holly Jolly Finale was, “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”.

A beautiful concert, well done by all who participated.

Thanks to David Bush and Floyd Moore, music directors at Tidioute Community Charter School.

Watson Grange

Master Matt Irons presided over the recent meeting of Watson Grange with 92-plus pounds of food brought in for Salvation Army.

Reports were received from Miranda Irons on the three Juniors: Brandon Thompson, Maddie Warham, and Gabbie Lindsay who received the official Junior Degree at the PA State Grange Session held in Warren in October. Kelly VanOrd reported on the successful Turkey Party, a Grill Party to be held April 16 which replaces a Turkey Party and will feature meats for grilling.

Bob Hollabaugh showed the tile purchased for the kitchen floor.

Garrett Wilcox was present and asked for permission to use the Lenhart Cemetery for the Eagle Scout project if approved by the Boy Scout Council. Grange members approved with the offer by the Grange to assist in any way possible.

Members of Brokenstraw Grange also attended and presented the idea of a float in the Warren 4th of July Parade with Watson Grange members participating which was also approved.

Lecturer VanOrd presented a program on Christmas with poems by Jean Hollabaugh and John Hollabaugh, a Christmas Quiz won by Matt Irons, a point game won by Meg Froman and a closing Christmas Prayer by Alice Weaver.

Miranda Irons and Deanna Hollabaugh are both facing carpal tunnel surgery.

Upcoming Grange events: Closing up the Grange Hall for the winter months on Dec. 23, A Dues Paying and birthday dinner on Jan. 14 at the VanOrd residence at 6:30 p.m. Craft night at Alice Weaver’s home on Jan. 18 at 6 p.m.

The Feb. 11 meeting will be at Matt Irons’ home at 6:30 p.m. and the March 10 meeting will be at the home of John and Deanna Hollabaugh at 6:30 p.m.

Merry Christmas to all and thank you to those who enjoy this column each week.

Tidioute Life

Senior Center Menu

Thursday, Dec. 10 will be homemade vegetable soup, dessert and beverages.

Monday, Dec. 14 will be cabbage and noodles, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, Dec. 17 will be our Christmas dinner; call early to sign up.

Monday, Dec. 21 will be fish, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, Dec. 24 will be closed for Christmas.

Monday, Dec. 28 will be cook’s choice.

Call the center at 484-3020 to sign up for any of these days.

Candle Light Services

Tidioute Baptist Church will hold Candlelight Services on Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m.

All are welcome to attend.

Correction

VFW Auxiliary Christmas breakfast on Monday, Dec. 14 at 9:30 a.m. at Tippy Canoe is only a $5 refundable deposit.

There is a $10 gift exchange that is optional.

Deadline for sign up was Dec. 7.

Guild Christmas Dinner

St. John Women’s Guild will hold its Christmas Dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.at the Hummingbird Cafe.

Call the parish office at 484-7747 to make a reservation.

There is a $10 gift exchange.

Blood Drive

Tidioute Community Charter School will be holding a blood drive on Thursday, Dec.10 from noon to 6 p.m.

Those age 17 and older and in good health can be a donor.

For more information, call the school at 484-3550.

Breakfast With Santa

Santa will be at the United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. to noon for anyone who would like to have breakfast with him.

No appointment necessary, just show up.

Save the Rack Winner

Congratulations to the Tidioute Pub on its “Save The Rack” campaign win.

The winner’s party and trophy presentation will be at the Pub on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m.

Thank you to all who participated and donated.

Tippy Canoe collected $117; Sportsman’s collected $335.50; Hotel Tidioute collected $ 58; the Pub collected $816 and the Landmark collected $ 102 for a total of $ 1428.50.

Holiday Ornaments

Tidioute Community Charter School Prom Committee is selling holiday ornaments in a limited quantity.

Each ornament measures 3 1/4 inch in diameter and is white shatterproof glossy with black lettering. They are individually boxed and the cost is $6 each.

Presbyterian Women’s

Christmas

Presbyterian Women’s Association will gather at the Candlelight Inn on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 5:30 p.m. for its Christmas dinner.

Cost is $15 per person. A $5 donation per person will be collected and be donated to Love Inc.

Any questions or more information, contact Mary Fath at 484-3298 or Bev Stotler at 484-3549.

If you would like any of these ornaments, contact the school at 484-3550.

New Gazebo

Tidioute Towers residents now have a new gazebo out back to replace the one that was destroyed by a fallen tree earlier this year.

Tidioute Borough took care of the necessary paperwork and arranged to get the new one built.

Gun Raffle

VFW Post 8803 members are still selling chances on a TIKKA T3 Hunter By Soko 308 cal. blue/walnut stock with scope mounts.

Chances are $2 each and the drawing will be on December 21, 2015. Tickets can be purchased at the Post Home.

Christmas Cash Raffle

Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament committee members are selling chances for two $250 cash prizes.

Tickets are $2 each and winner need not be present to win.

Drawing will be on Dec. 21. Any unsold tickets become the property of the PSCFT.

Puppet Show

Otterbein Puppet show presented a program on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. with approximately 16 children present and just as many adults in attendance.

Earlier the children decorated cookies with the help of church members and Associate Catrina Leaman.

The children had their faces painted also.

Methodist Services

Tidioute Methodist Church will hold Christmas Eve service at 11 p.m. for those who would like to attend.

Swedish Union Church

The annual Christmas Candlelight Carol Services will be held on Sunday, Dec. 20 at the Swedish Union Church at 6 p.m.

Pastor Dale Timco will bring the Christmas Gospel message.

The congregation will join in carol singing concluding with the singing of “Silent Night” in the darkened church by candlelight accompanied by guitar.

Dr. Stephen Johnson, choral director, Clarion University, and his wife Denise, will once again minister in music.

Lifelong Tidioute residents recall the tradition of oranges and treats passed out to all in attendance after the service, and they have continued tradition for many years.

Join in this beautiful, historic church at the edge of the woods as they celebrate the Saviour’s birth.

Christmas Mass

Christmas Mass is as follows: Thursday, Dec. 24 at St Anthony Church, Tionesta at 6:30 p.m. and at St John Church in Tidioute at 8:30 p.m.

Mass on Friday, Dec.25 at 9 a.m. at St Anthony in Tionesta and at 11 a.m. at St John Church in Tidioute.

Thank You Bell Ringers

We would like to thank all those who came out and volunteered some time to ring the bell for the Tidioute Salvation Army.

Ringers were at Trading Post, Northwest Savings Bank, and Evan’s Market.

We had the three locations, 51 volunteers and clocked in 141 hours.

Thanks to these wonderful volunteers and those who gave so generously we were able to collect $2,624.67 that will be used here in Tidioute next year to help those in need. Those who did not have a chance to donate and would still like to make a donation, you can make your checks payable to Tidioute Salvation Army and mail them to Linda Scott, 60 Jefferson St, Tidioute, PA 16351.

Christmas Caroling

Those who would like to join their friends and neighbors for some singing can meet at the Tidioute Methodist Church on Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. and go with the group to sing Christmas Carols throughout the borough of Tidioute.

Military Addresses

Last call for addresses of our service personnel who should receive a package for Christmas.

VFW Post 8803 Auxiliary will be sending boxes soon and don’t want to miss any of our troops.

Send Doris Svitek the name and address of your loved one so they can send them a box in time for Christmas.

Send the address to Doris Svitek, P. O. Box 105, Tidioute, PA 16351 and include a phone number for follow up.

Donation To Liberty’s Way

Doris Svitek, president of he Tidioute VFW Auxiliary of Post 8803, presented a check from the auxiliary to the Liberty’s Way Church of Christ, which is a homeless shelter for veterans located in Lander in the former Lander Elementary School.

Tidioute Life

Senior Center Menu

Thursday, Dec 3 will be Hot Dogs and Macaroni and Cheese, dessert and beverages.

Monday, Dec 7 will be Chicken and Biscuits, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, Dec. 10 will be Vegetable Beef Soup, dessert and beverages.

Monday, Dec. 14 Cabbage and Noodles, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, Dec. 17 will be our Christmas Dinner with all the fixings.

Monday, Dec. 21 Fish, please notice the food change, dessert and beverages.

Thursday, December 24 Closed for Christmas

Monday, Dec. 28 will be Cooks Choice.

Thursday, Dec. 31 will be a Pizza Party.

Call at the center at 484-3020 to sign up for lunches as a courtesy to the cooks.

Correction

Elizabeth Nicholson is the Librarian at Tidioute Library not Kelly McKean as previously printed. Nicholson took over for Tootie Brown.

Holiday Ornament Sale

Tidioute Community Charter School Prom Committee is selling Holiday Ornaments.

Quantities are limited.

Ornaments are 3 1/4 inch White Shatterproof Glossy Ornaments with black print and are individually gift boxed.

Cost is $6 each.

Blood Drive

There will be a blood drive at the Tidioute Community Charter School on Thursday, December 10 from noon to 6 p.m.

Christmas Concert

Tidioute Community Charter School will be holding their Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m.

The members of the community are invited to attend.

Tidioute’s Got Talent

Students and teachers at Tidioute Community Charter School will be performing at the school on Tuesday, December 22, in the Tidioute’s Got Talent.

The public is welcome to attend.

Women’s Guild Christmas Dinner

Women’s Guild of St. John Catholic Church will hold its Christmas dinner on Wednesday, December 9, at the Hummingbird Cafe.

The sign-up sheet is located in the entrance to the church or call the church office at 484-7747.

Trap Team News

Tidioute Community Charter School Trap Team held their raffle drawing on November 21 at the firehall during the Bear Check.

First place drawing was for the Remington Model 700 30.06 that was won by Rob Genter of Tidioute and second place prize of an Amish-made hickory rocker was won by Tom Waddell of Butter.

Dollar Dinner

Tidioute United Methodist church will be hosting a Dollar dinner on Wednesday, December 2 at 6 p.m. at the church.

This is open to all who would like to join them and of course the cost is only $1 per person.

No reservation is required.

Cookie Decorating

Anyone who would like to decorate cookies can meet members of the Methodist Church on Saturday, December 5 at noon and then at 1 p.m. they can watch the Otterbein Puppet Show.

You could make this a family event and a great time could be had by all.

Breakfast With Santa

Santa will be at the Tidioute United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 12, to have breakfast with anyone who wants to join him.

Time will be announced, or you can contact Mary Huntington at 484-7766.

Christmas Caroling

Carolers will gather at the Tidioute United Methodist Church on Friday, December 18 at 6 p.m. and proceed through the streets of Tidioute singing those famous Christmas Carols.

Carolers of all ages are invited to participate. Dress accordingly for the weather.

Knights of Columbus

The Tidioute Knights of Columbus will hold their regular general meeting on Thursday, December 3 at St. John Center at 7 p.m.

They will have an update on the council Free Throw Championship, and the 2016 gun raffle.

The 2016 membership cards will be available at the meeting. All 2016 dues bills have been mailed out.

Please contact Gary Koech at 484-2252 if you have not received your bill. You will receive a 20 percent discount if your dues are paid by December 31, 2015.

Merit Roll

Those who made the Merit Roll with a 95%-100% average include:

Grade Twelve: Melissa Bhe, Jonathon Buccardo, Melissa Craig, Emily Hagberg and Abigail Hurta. Grade 11: Amber Borland, Connor Coughlin and Keyanna Oliphant. Grade Ten: Annah Burke, Hailie Cass, Angel Flanigan, Sierra Gilliland, Benjamin Hurta, Bella Konkle, Ethan Pierson and Joshua Smith. Grade nine: Brianna Barton, Paige Downey, Greysen Fors, Kylee Harmon, Amber McAfoose, Allexa Morgan and Morgan Silvis. Grade eight: Julian Gillenwater, Jacob Hulse, Jenna Hunt, Nakiesha Krouse, Kelsey Nuttall, Madison Payne and Samantha Riker. Grade seven: Evelyn Aker, Serena Clarke, Amalia Sabella, Blake Sabella and Paige Zofcin. Grade six: Connor Carnahan, Gavin Dashner, Nathaniel Davies, Aspen Fors, Jessica Hulse, Bryceton Maille, Treyah Selfridge and Angelina Sabella. Grade five: Lyli Breeding, Lexis Drukenbrod, Jolynn Durlin, Olivia Egger, Eli Martin, Nathan Shirey, and Shea Walton. Grade four: Kaylee Bailor, Mahalia Campbell, Jagger Clark, Brooksten Fors, Zaynah Gardner, Kash Kennedy, Kassedy Kibbey, Callen Patterson, and Logan Sabella. Grade three: Charleigh Archuleta, Marlee Nuttall, and Brent Schmidt. Grade two: Grace Atwood, Sophia Bereksazi, Taylor Blystone, Bearett Cummings, Ashleigh Johnson, Hailey Paden, Aiden Patterson, Cody Silvis, and Hailey VanGuilder

Honor Roll

Students who have a 93% to 94.9% are on the Honor Roll, they areas follows.

Grade twelve are Austin Harmon, Augustus Martin, Travis McLaughlin and Kyle Riel. Grade eleven are Alexandra VanOrd, Sierra Weilacher and Jackman Zeller. Grade ten: Nicole Baldwin, Jessica Moniewski, Jessica Riel, Brandon Scander, Lukas Sheckler, Noah Sudul, Geoffery Swanson and Mark Zofcin. Grade nine: Henry Cornell, Yvonne Gibson, Brooke Martin, and Patrick Shields Grade eight: Maison Deloe, Dalton Kennedy, and Adrianna Pierce. Grade seven: Cayden Mahaney, Hallie Passingham and Jeremiah Smith. Grade six: Abagail Sherwood. Grade five: Josiah Camp, Emma Larsen, Anthony Sabella and Christopher Scander. Grade four: Lane Buccardo and Amiera Dansk. Grade three: Page Beck, Hunter Crabtree, Malania Henderson and Caden Phillips. Grade two: Alissa Brookhouser, Gun Heenan and Cameron Kibbey.

VFW Auxiliary Christmas Breakfast

Members of the VFW Post 8803 Auxiliary will hold their annual Christmas breakfast on Monday, December 14 at 9:30 a.m. at the Tippy Canoe.

A sign up sheet is behind the bar. There is a $54 refundable deposit.

A $10 exchange gift is optional.

Deadline for signup is December 7. Any questions please call Joan at 484-2203.

Birthday Calendars

Do you need a stocking stuffer for that special person in your life.

The 2016 Tidioute Community Birthday Calendars are on sale at Evan’s Market and Tidioute Trading Post for $5 each.

Any questions can be directed to Amanda Shields at 814-730-3120.

Proceeds benefit the Tidioute Community Charter School Sports Boosters.

Cash Raffle

Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament members are selling chances on a Christmas Cash raffle.

There are two drawing for $250 each and the tickets are only $2 each.

Drawing will be on December 18 and winner need not be present to win.

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