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Ellwood City Area Public Library: Activities for Week of October 31, 2016
Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Tuesday, November 1, 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, which runs through November 22, features stories, songs, finger plays and more. Registration is requested, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, November 1, 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…
Kick-Off a Huge Success
The Ellwood City United Fund held its annual “Get Acquainted Mixer” at Nico Lucianos Café on Wampum avenue last Tuesday evening. Over 60 invited guest and service agencies enjoyed special prepared refreshments, a silent auction and door prizes. Connie MacDonald, president of the United Fund introduced city and county guest that were in attendance. MacDonald stated that the Ellwood City Community is always ready to support and help our neighbors that maybe going through rough times . MacDonald then introduced Andy Kindle, treasurer, who stated the goal for fund raising for 2017 is $50,000.00. Kindle recognized Louise Carroll, who has written…
CCBC Nursing Alumna Helps Patient Attend College for the First Time
Monaca, PA – Ms. Dolores Myers always wanted to go to college but never had the opportunity until the age of 85. With the help of CCBC nursing alumna Katie Manni, Ms. Myers’ longtime dream of going to college came true at Community College of Beaver County. “We had a happy life growing up and lived in a good neighborhood but times were different then. We did everything for ourselves. Most of what we had, we either made or grew ourselves. We worked hard,” recalled Ms. Myers. “It was a tough life but going through it, we didn’t really think…
T & M Hardware Owner Elected to National Co-op Board of Directors
October 25, 2016, FORT WAYNE, IN – Tim Post, co-owner of T & M Hardware & Rental, has been elected to the Do it Best Corp. Board of Directors, the international home improvement co-op announced recently. Tim Post and his wife Mary own T & M Hardware, with six stores in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio. The Posts purchased their first store in 1991, and they’ve grown the business to six successful locations with a strong focus on customer service, diverse product selection and a nationally recognized rental program. T & M Hardware & Rental is also celebrating its 25th…
Turkey Dinner
First United Methodist Church, located at 416 Crescent Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117, is hosting their 39th annual turkey dinner on Saturday November 5 from 4p.m.-6p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids aged 5-10, and free for children under 5. Tickets can be purchased from a church member or at the church office which is open Wednesday through Friday from 8:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. For more information call 724-758-6278
Gibbons resolution designates October as ‘Agent Orange Awareness Month’
HARRISBURG, Oct. 24– State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D- Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, is pleased that the House of Representatives today unanimously adopted his resolution (H.R. 1088) designating October as “Agent Orange Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. “Thousands of veterans have died as the result of exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides, and thousands more still suffer from cancer and other health disorders caused by exposure to Agent Orange,” Gibbons said. “Veterans with Agent Orange-related health problems live with the knowledge that genetic damage resulting from exposure to Agent Orange may be handed down through generations.” Gibbons said the Vietnam War, which many of…
Holiday Open House
Market Place on Main will be hosting a Holiday Open House on Friday November 4 from 10a.m. to 8p.m. and 5 from 10a.m. to 6p.m. In preparation for the festivities the Market Place will be closed from October 25-November 3.
Wampum Area Christmas Parade
It’s that time again and plans are underway for the “44th” Annual Wampum Area Christmas Parade. It will be held on Saturday December 3 at 1p.m. This event is sponsored by the Wampum America Legion Post 749, American Legion Auxiliary, Wampum Lions Club, Wampum Area Woman’s Club and Wampum Area Business Association. A special feature of the parade is giving treats by Santa to the children in the Wampum Area between the ages of 1-12 who have registered. In order to make this feature and parade a success, we are asking for your financial support. If you wish to make…
Gibbons announces $225,000 grant for Camp Allegheny improvements
HARRISBURG, Oct. 24 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, announced the Salvation Army will be able to make $1.4 million in improvements to Camp Allegheny, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, thanks to a $225,000 Commonwealth Financing Authority award that Gibbons secured this week. “The camp plays host for adventures of all ages, children to senior citizens. The camp is a vital part of our community and I know this state investment in camp activities will provide fun-filled opportunities, spiritual growth and lifetime memories,” Gibbons said. Gibbons said the Salvation Army is planning improvements to the 110-acre campground which offers recreational programs…