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TACO youth football competition
TACO will be holding a youth football competition on Sunday, October 1 at Ferner Field. Sign up will be at 1 p.m. and the competition will start at 2 p.m.
The age groups for boys and girls are five to six; seven to eight; nine to 10 and 11 to 12. Please wear sneakers only, no cleats. Rain date will be October 8.

Swiss steak/ham dinner
A choice of Swiss steak or ham dinner will be available at the Port Matilda Fire Company on Sunday, October 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Also included will be vegetables, dessert and a drink.
Takouts are available. Open to everyone.

World Communion Sunday
At their 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, October 1, the 88 members of Tyrone Presbyterian Church will commemorate World Communion Sunday, which began 73 years ago this October, and then congratulate their Westminster Choir, which started 75 years ago this Autumn.
Pastor Bob Dunkelberger encourages all people discouraged by the hostility and horror of the present day to join Tyrone Presbyterians for World Communion worship.
WTRN Radio presentation scheduled
The Tyrone Area Historical Society will offer a free program about early radio broadcasting in Tyrone at 7 p.m., Tuesday evening, October 3, at the Railroad Station.
Cary Simpson, owner of the Allegheny Radio Network, which includes six radio stations including WTRN AM, will present a program titled "Looking Back at Tyrone through the 'Ears' of WTRN Radio." The public is invited to attend what promises to be an entertaining program.

B.E. Sportsmen Turkey Shoots
The turkey shoots at the Bald Eagle Sportsmen will be starting on Wednesday, October 4. Starting time will be at 7:30 p.m. Please note the shoots are now on Wednesday nights.
The Sportsmen is located on Rt. 350 about one mile from the intersection at Snappy’s. Look for the Sportsmen sign on the right.
The kitchen will be open for a light snack. Anyone with questions should call Tim at 684-5045.

Buffet dinner
The Warriors Mark United Methodist Church will host a buffet dinner on Friday, October 6 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The dinner will feature roast pork, chicken casserole supreme, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, butter peas, tossed salad, applesauce, roll and ice cream with toppings. Children ages four-years-old and under eat for free.
The Warriors Mark UM Church is handicapped accessible. Anyone with questions can contact the church office at 632-6906.

Bellwood Quilting Bees
The Bellwood Quilting Bees will have a Quilt Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 7 at the Logan Valley Presbyterian Church in Bellwood.
The show is being held in conjunction with the Tuckahoe Street Fair being held that day at the Bellwood Firehall on S. 1st St.
The church is located across the street from the fair.
Auxiliary meeting
The next meeting of the Tyrone American Legion Auxiliary will be held on October 9 at 7 p.m. at the Legion Home.
All 2007 auxiliary dues are now due. These can be paid at the Legion Post. New member applications are now being accepted.

Country Fair luncheon
Don’t miss the Country Fair luncheon on Wednesday, October 11 at the Ramada Inn, Banquet Room C at noon.
The special feature will be the annual country fair. Everyone will have an opportunity to purchased items for themselves or loved ones.
Special music will be presented by Debbie Kann of Tyrone. The guest speaker will be Jo Knipe of Maryland. Her theme will be “Discovering reality in a changing world.”
For information call 944-3779. A free nursery is available.
Sponsored by Altoona Christian Women’s Club, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

Chicago Rivet retirees
The Chicago Rivet retirees will hold their monthly breakfast at Joe’s Place at 8:30 a.m.
Meetings are scheduled for the rest of the year, including October 12, November 9 and December 14.

Octoberfest
Octoberfest will be held at the Warriors Mark United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Artisans, crafters and vendors are wanted to sell their artwork, crafts, handwork, etc. Registration deadline for table space is October 13. Call 632-6906.

NARFE
Members of Chapter 328, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association met at noon on September 8 at King’s Restaurant for lunch and a business meeting. The chapter’s next meeting will be at noon on October 13 at King’s.
All active and retired Federal employees and spouses are welcome.

By Rick