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November 28, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of Nov. 28, 2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Wednesday, November 30, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a new concept in helping to reduce the stresses of everyday life. Everyone is welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, November 30, at 3:00 p.m. – Creative Writing Workshop for students in 7th grade and up. The group meets twice each month to share their work and discuss writing tips and techniques. Call the library for more…

November 23, 2016

Relay for Life Events

Ellwood City Hospital Basket Raffle Monday, December 5 – Friday, December 9, 2016 Monday, Wednesday & Thursday  8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Tuesday 7:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Friday 7:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Bake Sale Wednesday 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Drawing Friday at 1:00 P.M.  Come to the Hospital Cafeteria Dining Room down in the basement to do your early Christmas shopping by browsing the beautiful basket from groups who donated time to create them.  If you haven’t attended the other basket raffles you have missed out on some fantastic baskets of all shapes, size, and contents.   Wednesday…

November 23, 2016

Rescheduled Mayor and Crime Watch Meeting

The Mayor has called for the cancellation of the following meetings: Mayor’s Advisory meeting that was schedule for Dec. 1 at 3:00 p.m. and the Crime Watch meeting that was also scheduled for Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. BOTH meetings will be rescheduled for Thursday January 5, 2017. Mayor’s Advisory @ 3:00 pm Crime Watch @ 6:30 pm

November 21, 2016

Adult Season Tickets: Ellwood City Varsity Basketball

Adult Season Tickets, for Ellwood City Boys Varsity Basketball, will be on sale in the High School office. The cost is $20, and the tickets are good for all regular season home games (excludes Tip-Off Classic 12/9-12/10). Adult Season Tickets for Girls Varsity Basketball will be available at the gate of each home game, and the cost is also $20. All tickets at the door will be $5 for adults, $2 for students, and $1 for senior citizens. All games except those posted otherwise will begin with JV at 6:00pm followed by Varsity at 7:30pm.   Boys Varsity Schedule (Home in…

November 21, 2016

DEP Implements Vogel Legislation Suspending Costly Fuel Pump Regulation

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today that effective November 12, 2016, it will no longer enforce the Stage II vapor recovery requirement for new or modified gasoline dispensing equipment. Senate Bill 1386, a measure introduced by Senator Elder Vogel Jr. and signed into law as Act 135 of 2012, eliminated the requirement that gas stations in the Pittsburgh region install Stage II vapor recovery systems on fuel pumps. Since 2000, all passenger cars and light trucks have been required to include onboard refueling emissions controls, rendering the costly Stage II vapor recovery systems on fuel pumps redundant….

November 18, 2016

United Fund achieves 38% of goal of $50,000.00

The Ellwood City United Fund annual campaign began Oct 1, 2016 with a set goal of $50,000.00 for the coming year of 2017. A get acquainted mixer was held on Oct 18, 2016 that was enjoyed by over 60 guest and service organizations. Andy Kindle, treasurer said, “the first 45 days of the campaign the donations have reached up to over 38% of the goal, funds collected to date total $19,905.00.” “We still have 45 days to receive donations and we are hopeful that the community will respond this year and be generous to help our neighbors and  friends in need,”…

November 18, 2016

Corona D’Italia Lodge November Meeting

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807, held their monthly business meeting on Wednesday November 9 at 5p.m. at Pizza Joe’s. The session began with a Pizza luncheon hosted by President, Clemmy Sirismarco, and served by Sentienel, Lois DiFrischia, Mary Jane Folino, Christine Butchelli, and Lee Ann Houk. The business session began with financial reports provided by treasurer, Louise Vitullo. She displayed the 2017 membership card that each member will receive upon payment of their 2017 dues. She may be contacted for payment or questions. Vice president, Ann Butchelli, provided more information regarding the 100th Anniversary to be observed in 2017. President Sirimarco…

November 18, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of November 21, 2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, November 21, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “A Casual Vacancy,” by J.K. Rowling. New member are always welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, November 22, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. — Family Laptime, an interactive program designed for babies as young as 6 months old and preschoolers up to 5 years old. The program features stories, songs, finger plays and more. This marks the last Laptimes for the fall…

November 17, 2016

Wampum Readies for the Holidays

Starting December 1st, Wampum is the place to be for Christmas ambiance. An old fashioned celebration, Wampum ‘Light Up the Town’ takes place on Thursday December 1st followed 2 days later by the traditional Wampum Christmas Parade. Light Up the Town The 2016 ‘Light Up the Town’ night continues the long time tradition of horse and carriage rides through the luminary-lined streets from 6pm until the Pyrotechnico firework display begins at 8:00 pm.    (The Davis family who own Wampum Hardware have generously donated the Fireworks.  Like many people with Wampum roots, they have a deep affection for the town and…

November 17, 2016

Class of 1954 October Meeting

Pudue LaCava hosted the Lincoln High Class of 1954 “Nite at the Movies” committee at her Mt. Vernon Drive home on Thursday, October 20, at 4p.m. The session began with lunch provided by Ann Amadio, Paul Abraham, Arlene “Pinky” Maielli, James Gillespie, Clemmy Sirimarco, Ilene Gardner, and LaCava. A pumpkin dessert celebrated the upcoming Halloween, and serving was done by Gardner and LaCava. Abraham conducted the business session that followed. He confirmed the site arrangement for the July 15 event. Gillespie reported on fund raising and distributed tickets for October. November tickets will be available from any committee member. Sirimarco…