Thursday, December 8, 2011

DECEMBER COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

YOUNGWOOD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Issue #21 “Merry Christmas/Happy New Year” December 1, 2011

YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK
Monday, November 7, Council Meeting & Monday, November 21, 2011 Agenda Meeting highlights

Christmas tree recycling
We will be accepting used Christmas Trees from Tuesday December 27, 2011 through Friday January 13, 2012. Times will be the same as in the past, Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. to 3 p.m.

Youngwood Borough was presented a certificate for being one of the first communities to adopt the program, “Young Lungs at Play” . It is a program that reminds smokers that we are trying to keep play areas smoke free and looking out for the health of our children at play. Posters will be posted at play areas & the playground.

Youngwood has 3050 residents according to the 2010 census figures. This is down from 3300. This decrease will have and effect on decreasing our state liquid fuel funds used for road repairs.

Front Street Garbage Pick up was discussed at the public meeting on Monday, November 21. A representative of Waste Management was present to answer questions and discuss the changes if council votes to proceed. Residents living along Fourth and Third Streets would continue with alley pick up because of traffic restrictions. There are several other locations where alley pick up is necessary. Council will take all things into consideration when making a decision. If the motion would pass, residents would be notified when the change would take place.

The 2012 purposed budget has been completed and will be up for adoption. For 2012, one of the biggest expense we need to prepare for now is the cost of heating and the upkeep of the Youngwood Community Center which is now our total responsibility. A committee has been appointed to work with L. R. Kimball, an Engineering and Architectural firm that will do a feasibility study on the cost of managing and maintaining the Youngwood Community Center in the near future. The study will take into consideration the cost of renovation or replacing the building with a new one. Council will be exploring all avenues as to what would be the most economical and cost worthy solution for our community. The antiquated boiler heating system and other safety factors add to the cost of the up keep and maintenance also. Additional funds are needed no matter which direction the council would choose. We need to be prepared and have included the line item in the 2012 budget. Residents will be kept informed on the continuing progress of these big undertaking.

Maintenance Department is on their Winter Work Schedule and will be prepared for snow removal.

Next regular Council Meeting will be on Monday December 5 at 7:00 p.m. The January Agenda Meeting will be on Monday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. The Borough Office will be closed on December 23 & 26 for the Christmas Holiday.
The Reorganization Meeting for new council members will be held on Tuesday, January 3. New council members beginning their terms are 4 year: Kris Long, Ryan Crago, Scott Palmquist. 2 year term: Paula Mazurek.

MONTHLY PUBLICATIONS are available at Youngwood Boro Office, pharmacies, Banks, Post Office, churches, Library, Sunoco, Adam’s & Hepler’s Hardware stores, and several local businesses. You may access the newsletter at www.youongwood.org click on the link Youngwood Community Newsletter.
THIS WILL BE THE LAST NEWSLETTER IN THIS SERIES. WATCH OUR EVENT SIGN AT 4TH & DEPOT STS.

Mary Ann Klingensmith, Editor
724-925-2480 PKling5504@aol.com.
Kris Long, Co-editor
724-433-3121 long.kris@comcast.net

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept www.youngwoodfire.com
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE will be on December 3 with the Dallas Marks Band performing
SUNDAY EVENING DANCING to music provided by a D.J. from 6 to 10 p.m. on December 18.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS live bands play music from the Big Band Era, 7:30-10:30 p.m. There will be no dance on December 28tth
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA will be sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary on Saturday, December 17 from 9 to11 a.m. Call Faith at 724-925-7735 for reservations.
NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE will be held on Saturday, December 31st with music provided by the Mikey Dee Band. For tickets call Don at 724-925-1532 or the fire hall at 724-925-6200 and leave a message..
A SINGLE’S DANCE will be held on Friday, January 27, 2012. From 6 to 10 p.m.
ANNUAL GOLF BASH will be the first fundraiser for 2012. It will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Tickets will be available from any of the firemen next week. You may also call the fire hall at 724-925-6200 and leave a message if no answer. Tickets make good Christmas presents.
Youngwood Volunteer Hose Co. #1 has answered 435 calls through November 22, 2011 We are always looking for new members that are interested in learning fire fighting skills and helping with the many Fire Dept. functions. Contact any current member if interested. The Annual Fund Drive letters have been mailed out. Please send in your donations as soon as possible and you can claim the amount as a charitable donation on your 2011 taxes.
Please continue to support our annual fund drive now going on.

Animal Friends
Happy Holidays from The Animal Friends of Westmoreland. Come and visit us for the holidays and find your forever pet.

(YABA) Youngwood Area Business Association
The business association has donated a new street decoration each year for a total of 5 new lights to the borough. Thank you for a great Light-up Night.

(YARD) Youngwood Area Revitalization & Development
There are still a few Community Cookbooks left and are available at Bayer’s, and Youngwood Borough Office. Watch our new two-sided event sign installed in the parklet at 4th and Depot Streets for community events.
YARD would like to thank Keith Dorko of D & G Electrical Contractors for connecting the electric to our new sign so all residents and travelers will know what is going on in Youngwood.

Hempfield Garden Club
Members will be decorating the Christmas Tree in the Borough Building soon with the decorations we made in November. Please stop in to see the tree. By the time this publication comes out, the members of the Garden Club will have enjoyed their Christmas Luncheon at Cochran House in Dawson on December 1. We will begin the New Year with our meeting on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Christ United Methodist Church in Youngwood at 11 AM. If you would like information on the Hempfield Garden Club, please call 724-635-0339. GARDEN TIP: Birds are flocking to backyard "buffets" now that their natural food sources are scarcer. Keep them coming back by filling your feeders with quality birdseed. Clean feeders monthly with warm, soapy water.

Youngwood Area Library
Join us for our 3rd Annual "WINTER WONDERLAND" at the Youngwood Area Library. Get into the holiday spirit with a stroll through candy cane lane. Tuesday, December 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. *Free* Fun for all ages!!! (Bring a camera if you wish)
If you are a member of the library you may download EBooks and downloadable audios at all the public libraries in our county for free. The library Ebooks will work on all major Ereader devices.

Youngwood Lions Club
The Youngwood Lions Club would like to thank everyone for their support with their birthday calendar sales and also the Koeze Nut sales. The Lions will have their Kettle at S&T Bank starting Sat. Nov. 26 from 9:00 A.M. until noon collecting money for Christmas baskets for the local needy families. They will also have containers at the local businesses collecting money for this project. They want to thank the S&T Bank and the local businesses for their help.

CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS
The Youngwood churches wish one and all a Blessed Christmas and
a Happy New Year
Christ United Methodist Church-724-925-2881// 100 Lincoln Street
Dec. 3 - Children's Christmas workshop, 11-1, Free event, crafts, lunch and puppets, Must register, 724-925-2881
Dec. 10 - Pipeline Christmas Gathering, 5:00
Dec. 17 - Community Christmas Dinner, 4-6, Free to all in the community regardless of income or ability
Dec. 18 - Community Cantata, 7:30 PM, "Down From His Glory", refreshments to follow
Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 - Family Worship, 5:30, with a surprise for children Candlelight Worship, 7:30
( both services offer nursery and children's activities )
Christmas Day, Dec. 25 - Christmas Communion Service, 10:00 AM ( one service only Christmas day )

First Trinity United Church of Christ-724-925-7043// 13 South 4th Street
Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service at 7:30 p.m. The community is invited to Come and worship the newborn King. Angel tree gifts will be distributed to Youngwood Food Bank children. Mission Collection for December will support UCC Ministers and their spouses that need financial assistance. We will donate pajamas and socks to the Blackburn Center in January. Sunday Service is at 11:00 a.m. Plans are underway for our famous annual “Chicken & Biscuit Dinner" on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. Cost: adults $8/Child $4. Watch our sign for coming events.

Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church-724-925-3321// Walnut & N. Fourth Streets
Dec. 11, 2011 2 PM Afternoon Liturgy and Christmas Program.
Saturday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Liturgy at 9:30 PM. Sunday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day Liturgy at 9:30 a.m.
Jan. 8th 2 PM Afternoon Liturgy

Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church-724-925-7811// 711 Depot Street
Christmas Masses will be celebrated on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th with the children’s Mass at 5:00 p.m. Mass will also be celebrated at Midnight and Christmas Day, Dec. 25th at 9:00 a.m.
The Annual Tree of Hope will be lit on Sunday, December 4 at 5:45 p.m. A $10 memorial donation can be made in memory of a loved one to the Tree of Hope. Monies collected will be donated to local charities. Anyone wishing to participate can go to the church website: www.holycrossyoungwood.org, click on events, go to Tree of Hope and fill out the form and return to Holy Cross Church Office.

New Beginning Evangelical Church-724-755-0105// 1 South 6th Street
Tuesday Nights Free Basketball Clinic Nov-Feb / 6-8pm grades K-8th
Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 7pm
Free Meal Night 5-7pm - All Invited December 27th and then every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, bring containers for take out. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and close at 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion 7p.m. Christmas Day Worship 10a.m.

St. Paul United Methodist Church-724-925-2761// 101 N. 4th Street
A live nativity will be presented in front of the church on December 22 & 24.
Christmas Eve Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Christmas Day service will be at 10:30 a.m.

REPRESENTATIVE TIM KRIEGER invites you to his Christmas Open House on Thursday, December 15 from Noon to 2 p.m. Join Rep. Krieger and his staff for light refreshments and learn more about the wide variety of services offered through his Youngwood District Office

FREE FLU SHOTS. Locally owned and operated Home Health Services by The Thorne Group, located on 302 N. 5th Street, Youngwood, PA is offering free flu shots every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday through the end of the year. If you’ve not received your flu shot, please call 1-800-669-8040 or 724-755-2109 to reserve your injection.
Have you heard? We have GREAT NEWS! Locally owned and operated - The Thorne Group has been named Top 100 Home Health Care Agencies in the Nation*. And in The Top 6 in Pennsylvania. Get to know us before you need us. Feel free to stop by our office at any time for information on our services. We provide Nursing, Physical and Occupational Therapy and Home Health Aide services. Located at 302 N. 5th Street (behind the Laundromat)
1-800-669-8040.

There will be no Newsletters until further notice. All participants will be notified by e-mail about any future publications. Thank you for your support of this newsletter and sharing your news with the community. This publication includes many January Events.

























































































































































































































































































Thursday, November 3, 2011

YOUNGWOOD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Issue #20 “Happy Thanksgiving” November 1, 2011

YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK
A PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 6:30 P.M. PRIOR TO THE AGENDA MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2011 TO DISCUSS FRONT STREET REFUGE COLLECTION.

Council Meeting highlights on Monday, October 3, 2011
PUBLIC HEARINGS – STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Engineer Bove reported the Borough has a small project to repair a storm line in the alley near Chestnut/3rd Streets. Discussion was held regarding the use of a 36” pipe and re-routing the line at an estimated cost of $35,000.00. Discussion was held on damage to the property where there is a tree root blocking the pipe causing the problem.
Norm Melser of 121 Reed Way was present to thank Council and the Public Works Department for asphalting Reed Way.

FINANCE/COLLECTIONS – MR. LONG
Budget Meetings Announced the Finance Committee will meet on October 11th at 7:00 P.M. The budget meeting will be held on October 19th at 7:00 P.M.
Local Share Tax Voted to appoint Berkheimer Tax Administrator as collector for the Borough’s Local Service Tax effective January 1, 2012 at a rate of 1.65 percent.
Parklet Sign Announced the old parklet sign is available for use in another location in the Borough.

RECREATION – MR. CRAGO
Community Center Reported he has been in contact with three firms regarding the cost of a feasibility study for the Community Center.

SAFETY/STORMWATER MANAGEMENT – MR. MOORE
Front Street Refuse Pick-up Reported Council is considering front street garbage pick-up. Council is looking for public input on the matter.
2012 Dog Catcher Contract Voted to renew the contract with Hoffman Boarding Kennels for period January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 in the amount of $85.00/month.
Handicap Parking Renewal Voted to renew the handicap parking request for 104 S. 3rd St.

PUBLIC RELATIONS – MRS. KLINGENSMITH
Library Board Announced that it’s the end of her 3 year term on the board and the council will need to appointed someone to the Greensburg/Hempfield Library Board beginning 2012.

ADMINISTRATION/PERSONNEL – VICE-PRESIDENT W. GENARD
2012 CDBG Project Voted to ratify the submission of Silvis Farm Road for the 2012 CDBG Project. The Borough will commit $50,000.00 towards construction costs and will perform in house berming and restoration and will commit $5,000.00 contingency.
Cemetery Board Announced there is an opening on the Cemetery Board. Anyone interested should contact the Borough Office.

ADJOURNMENT Council Meeting, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m./ Dec. Agenda Meeting, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.

MONTHLY PUBLICATIONS are available at Youngwood Boro Office, pharmacies, Banks, Post Office, churches, Library, Sunoco, Adam’s & Hepler’s Hardwares, and several local businesses. You may access the newsletter at www.youongwood.org click on the link Youngwood Community Newsletter.
For December 1, 2011, please send all information to be published by November 20, 2011
Mary Ann Klingensmith, Editor
724-925-2480 PKling5504@aol.com.
Kris Long, Co-editor
724-433-3121 long.kris@comcast.net

'One Nation, Under God.'
From the Editor’s Desk
November 8, 2011 is election day, be sure to cast your vote. In America we have the privilege of doing so. We have earned it through battles fought, sacrifices made, and continued vigilance of our communities and all who dwell in them. We are all one people creating one nation. MAK
Happy Thanksgiving from the mayor, council, and employees.
George Washington's prayer for America .... Have you ever read it? Well, now is your unique opportunity, so read on!
' Almighty God; We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large. And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our supplication, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.'
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept www.youngwoodfire.com
SUNDAY EVENING DANCING to music provided by a D.J. from 6 to 10 p.m. on November 13.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS live bands play music from the Big Band Era, 7:30-10:30 p.m. There will be no dance on November 23 (Thanksgiving Eve)
Coming up, SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE will be on December 3 with the Dallas Marks Band performing
Our First CASH BASH held on Saturday, Oct. 22nd was a big success, we thank all who attended and supported this event. 2012 MUSTANG GT was given away on Sat. Oct. 29. This is the last of the car fund raisers until next year. Thanks to all who purchased tickets and supported this event. See you next year. Youngwood Volunteer Hose Co. #1 has answered 396 calls through October 22, 2011 We are always looking for new members that are interested in learning fire fighting skills and helping with the many Fire Dept. functions. Contact any current member if interested. The Annual Fund Drive letters have been mailed out. Please send in your donations as soon as possible and you can claim the amount as a charitable donation on your 2011 taxes.
THE RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will be held on Monday, November 28th from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Please continue to support our annual fund drive now going on.

Animal Friends
The shelter located at Depot & S. 3rd Street will be open on Light-up Night, November 12th..

(YABA) Youngwood Area Business Association
The 5th Annual Light Up Night will be held Saturday, November 12th, starting at 6:30pm - 8:30pm on Depot Streets between 4th and 3rd - Santa will be making a special trip to Youngwood for the occasion! If you are interested in participating - call Ed Christofano (724) 925-8077. Bring the whole family for this fun event.

(YARD) Youngwood Area Revitalization & Development
There are still a few Community Cookbooks left and are available at Bayer’s, Hepler’s, and Youngwood Borough Office. Check out the new two-sided event sign installed in the parklet at 4th and Depot Streets. Community events will be posted monthly and once the electric is connected it will be a well lighted corner of Youngwood.

Hempfield Garden Club
The November meeting will be held on Thursday, November 3, at Christ United Methodist Church in Youngwood beginning at 11 AM. In addition to the business meeting and lunch, members will be making decorations for the Christmas Tree at the Borough Building that we decorate each year. If you are interested in coming to this or any future meeting as our guest, or for more information about the Garden Club, please call 724-635-0339. GARDEN TIP: November is a perfect time to finish clearing vegetable and flower beds of the past year's growth. Also, weeding at this time will save time in the Spring when we are ready to put in our new plants. Hurry and apply fall fertilizer to your lawn if you haven't already.

Youngwood Area Library
Join us for our 3rd Annual "WINTER WONDERLAND" at the Youngwood Area Library. Get into the holiday spirit with a stroll through candy cane lane. Tuesday, December 13 from 5:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. *Free* Fun for all ages!!! (Bring a camera if you wish)
If you are a member of the library you may download EBooks and downloadable audios at all the public libraries in our county for free. The library Ebooks will work on all major Ereader devices.
The Library is having another Bob Evans Fundraiser on Sunday Nov. 6, 2011 at the Bob Evans Restaurant in New Stanton. Please get a flier at the Library. The Library receives 15% of your total bill. If you do not have a flier ask the cashier before you check out and they will give you one. At the last fundraiser we received $ 135.00. Thanks for your Support!!!

Youngwood Lions Club
The Lions Club is currently selling and taking orders for the Koeze Nuts. If you are interested in ordering or looking at a brochure call Marilynn Brown 724-925-9585 or David Long 724-925-9311. They make great Christmas gifts!
The Youngwood Lions Club celebrated their 71st Charter Night at the Lakeview Restaurant on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011. Opening and Welcome was given by Lion President Edward Christofano with introduction of Special Guests District Governor Mary Ellen Neff-Miller and Lion Duane Miller.
The Lions Club has many activities and special fundraiser events including: Angel Flight, Beacon Lodge Camp. Blackburn Center, Broom sales, Calendar Sales, Campaign Sight First II, Candy, Nut & Mint Sales, Care-A-Van Health Screening, Christmas Baskets for the Needy, Collects Eyeglasses & Hearing Aids, Eyeglasses & Exams for the Needy, Greensburg/Hempfield AFS, Humane Society, Popcorn Sales, Red Ribbons for Drug Awareness, Sights on Jazz, Stanwood Student Achievement Awards, White Cane Days, Westmoreland Blind Assoc., WCCC Scholarship Program, Youngwood Area Community Picnic, Park & Pool and Youngwood Library, Youth Talent Show & Seminar.
CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS
First Trinity United Church of Christ-724-925-7043 Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.
Plan to attend our famous annual “SOUPER’’ luncheon on Friday, November 4 from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Six varieties of soups, sandwiches, desserts and beverage will be served. Cost is $6.50 per person. Bring your family and friends to this community event. Watch our sign for news and details. Our November Mission Collection will support the Youngwood Food Bank. In September and October food and monetary donations were delivered to Mount Pleasant Meals-on-Wheels which services the Youngwood area. Watch our sign for events and news.

Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church-724-925-3321 Walnut & N. Fourth Streets
November 13 at 2 p.m. will be the afternoon liturgy in our additional worship site, in our church hall, which is handicap accessible. All are welcome to come and praise the Lord.
The Youngwood Minesterium will hold the COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE at St. Luke's Lutheran Church on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20th at 7:30 p.m. Donations collected will benefit the Youngwood Food Bank. All are invited to attend.

Holy Cross Church-724-925-7811 117 Depot Street
Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 24th will be at 9:00 a.m. Non-perishable items will be collected for the Youngwood Food Bank.

New Beginning Evangelical Church-724-755-0105
Nov.1 Free Basketball Clinic for Kindergarten through 8th grade on Tuesday nights from 6-8pm @ Youngwood Community Center Gym. Call 724-755-0105 to pre-register, limit 50 children. Bring a drink, a snack will be provided. Nov. 19 Community Men’s Prayer Breakfast 8 a.m.
Tuesday Nov. 29 and Dec. 27 / New Manna Ministry: Free Hot Delicious Meal available to all in our Hub downstairs. Door opens at 5:00pm and closes at 7:00pm at New Beginning Evangelical Church.

The Community Choralers - Made up of singers from the local area, the group will perform at retirement/assisted living centers, the State Correctional Institution, various churches with final concert on Sunday, December 18, 7:30 PM, at Christ United Methodist Church with a fellowship hour to follow. For more information , please contact director Pat Miller through the church, 724-925-288

THE THORNE GROUP
Have you heard? We have GREAT NEWS! Locally owned and operated - The Thorne Group has been named Top 100 Home Health Care Agencies in the Nation*. And in The Top 6 in Pennsylvania. Get to know us before you need us. Feel free to stop by our office at any time for information on our services. We provide Nursing, Physical and Occupational Therapy and Home Health Aide services. Located at 302 N. 5th Street (behind the Laundromat) 1-800-669-8040.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

YOUNGWOOD
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Issue #19 “Harvest Time” October 1, 2011

From the Editor’s Desk
When we were in school we learned poetry and many poems were never forgotten. One I remember starts, “Under the spreading chestnut tree the villiage smitty stands”. Bring back any memories? When we get to this time of year, the end of September thru October, I always think of the following poem. Especially driving on Depot Street in either direction through the countryside. Enjoy the cool down, Indian Summer is yet to come. MAK

The Goldenrod Is Yellow..."
September
The goldenrod is yellow, The corn is turning brown;
The trees in apple orchards, With fruit are bending down.
The gentian's bluest fringes, Are curing in the sun;
In dusty pods the milkweed, Its hidden silk has spun.
The sedges haunt their harvest, In every meadow's nook;
And asters by the brookside, Make asters in the brook. From dewy lanes at morning, The grapes' sweet odors rise;
At noon the roads all flutter, With yellow butterflies.
By all those lovely tokens, September days are here, With summer's best of weather, And autumn's best of cheer. - Helen Hunt Jackson

YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK

YOUNGWOOD BOROUGH AUTHORITY SEWAGE BILLING NOTICE:
Effective August 16, 2011 Youngwood Borough Authority adopted a resolution as follows:
Youngwood Borough Authority will issue a billing credit for the difference between estimated and actual water usage occurring only within the last one (1) year. No credit will be issued for estimated usage occurring prior to the last one (1) year.

September Council Meeting
Youngwood Borough Council held their regular monthly Council Meeting on Tue, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. Reflective house numbers can be ordered at the borough office. They would make good Christmas gifts and will make it easier for emergency personal to locate homes of those in need.
October Council Meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Community Center.
November Agenda Meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. for general discussion and public hearings. The date is changed because of the Halloween Parade.

MONTHLY PUBLICATIONS are available at Youngwood Boro Office, pharmacies, banks, Post Office, community churches, Youngwood Library, Sunoco, Adams Hardware, Hepler’s Hardware, and several local businesses. You may access the newsletter from http://youngwood.org click on the link Youngwood Community Newsletter
For November 1, 2011, please send all information to be published by October 20, 2011
Mary Ann Klingensmith, Editor
724-925-2480 PKling5504@aol.com.
Kris Long, Co-editor
724-433-3121 long.kris@comcast.net.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept www.youngwoodfire.com
SUNDAY EVENING DANCING to music provided by a D.J. from 6 to 10 p.m. on October 30.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS live bands play music from the Big Band Era, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Our First CASH BASH will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22nd from 6 to 10 p.m. with $5, 000 in Prize Money given away. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Come for a fun evening, there will be plenty of refreshments and food, you may also win some money. Tickets are available from any fireman or call the fire hall at 724-925-6200 and leave a message. 2012 MUSTANG GT will be given away on Sat. Oct. 29. There are only four weeks left to purchase tickets at Bayer’s, Adams Hardware, Bando’s, Hayden’s, or the firemen’s trailer. Youngwood Volunteer Hose Co. #1 has answered 366 calls through September 22, 2011 We are always looking for new members that are interested in learning fire fighting skills and helping with the many Fire Dept. functions. Contact any current member if interested. The Fire Department is sponsoring our community Halloween Parade . Details on the back page.
Please continue to support our annual fund drive now going on.

Park-N-Pool
The Park & Pool board would like to send a big "Thank You" to everyone that helped in anyway to make the 50th Anniversary celebration a success. We had beautiful weather and a great turn out. We are planning on a Twist 'n Splash and car show again next year. Watch the newsletter for further information.

The Animal Friends of Westmoreland
Tie & Tails Auction fundraiser will be held on Friday, October 21, 2011 at Lakeview Lounge, Rt. 30, Greensburg, Pa. The event will feature Live, Silent & Chinese Auctions, Wine Bar, Cigar Bar & Dancing. Donation is $35 per person. Ticket includes dinner & dessert. Cash bar available. For tickets call the shelter at 724-925-2555 or visit on line: .http://www.animalfriendswestmoreland.org/

The Hempfield Garden Club
The October meeting will be held on Thursday, October 6, at Christ United Methodist Church beginning at 11 a.m.. The Youngwood Volunteer Fire Department will present a program on Fire Safety in the Home. If you are interested in coming to this or any future meeting as our guest, or for information about the Garden Club, please call 724-635-0339. GARDEN TIP: Bring Fall's October bursts of color indoors. A simple glass vase transforms a foliage display into naturally beautiful art. Choose a bouquet of maple, oak, sweet gum, dogwood, or persimmon leaves, which typically develop the brightest hues.

(YABA) Youngwood Area Business Association
The 5th Annual Light Up Night will be held Saturday, November 12th, starting at 6:30pm - 8:30pm on Depot Streets between 4th and 3rd - Santa will be making a special trip to Youngwood for the occasion!
More information or if you are interested in participating - call Ed Christofano (724) 925-8077

(YARD) Youngwood Area Revitalization & Development
There are still a few Community Cookbooks left and are available at Bayer’s Pharmacy, Hepler’s Hardware, and Youngwood Borough Office, and Greene Jewelers. Coming soon our new event sign in the parklet at 4th and Depot Streets. We couldn’t have done it without the communities’ support.

Youngwood Area Library
It's Story time with Miss Lynn at the Youngwood Area Public Library on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m., October 6, 13, 20, 27. Sign up on-line at www.youngwoodapl.org or call 724-925-9350.
If you are a member of the library you may download EBooks and downloadable audios at all the public libraries in our county for free. The library Ebooks will work on all major Ereader devices.

Youngwood Lions Club
Get your birthday/anniversary on the Lions Birthday Calendar!! The cost is $6.00 per calendar and that includes 10 listings. You can see a calendar at the Youngwood Library or Hayden’s Pharmacy and if you’re interested give them your name & phone number or call Marilynn Brown at 724-925-9585.

Youngwood Senior Citizens
Please join your friends on Wednesday at noon, October 12, at Christ United Methodist Church for a catered meal ($5.00 each/reservations required). After lunch Nancy Youngdahl will give a presentation on her recent mission trip to Lithuania.

CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS

St. Paul United Methodist-724-925-2761
10:30 AM - September through May
The Irwin Male Chorus will present a concert of Sacred Music on Sunday, October 23, at 4:30 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church. A FREE WILL offering will be taken to pay for the chorus’s expenses. Refreshments will follow in the church fellowship hall. Mark the date on your calendar and come and enjoy some wonderful music!


Christ United Methodist Church-724-925-2881
100 Lincoln Street
Oct.3: Monday Night Books Oct. selection "Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
Nov. selection " The Postmistress" by Sarah Blake. Meeting time: 6:00 PM
Oct. 6, K-Force After school Programs for ages K - 5th grade at 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. $2.00 per child, includes dinner, recreation, Bible lesson, and crafts.
Oct. 22: Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at 8:00 to 11:00. Cost: $6.00
Oct. 31: Community Halloween Parade Line-up 6:00 p.m.

First Trinity United Church of Christ-724-925-7043
Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.
The church will return to their fall-winter schedule on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 11:00 a.m. A light lunch will follow at Noon. Good Samaritan Collection this month is for Neighbors in Need. Plan ahead to attend our famous annual “SOUPER’’ luncheon on Friday, November 4 from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Six varieties of soups, sandwiches, desserts and beverage will be served. Cost is $6.50 per person. Bring your family and friends to this community event. Watch our sign for news and details.

New Beginning Evangelical Church-724-755-0105
LIGHTS our ladies group is open to the community. They focus on spiritual growth and service to those in need and will meet on Saturdays Oct.1,15,29 & Nov.12 from 9am-11am Call Liz @ 724-493-3377
Nov.1 Free Basketball Clinic for Kindergarten through 8th grade on Tuesday nights from 6-8pm @ Youngwood Community Center Gym. Call 724-755-0105 to pre-register, limit 50 children.
Nov. 19 Community Men’s Prayer Breakfast 8 a.m.

Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church
St. Luke's will have a special liturgy October 16th @ 2 p.m. to celebrate its 110th Anniversary in the community of Youngwood.
The Most Reverend Kurt F. Kusserow, Bishop of SWPA Synod, The Rev. S. Kessinger - Assistant to the Bishop, The Rev. J. Smaligo and St. Luke's Pastor, The Rev. Peter E. Nordby along with their fellow clergy will celebrate in word and sacrament this special liturgy. All are welcome to worship and give Thanks to God for His blessings of 110 years. A reception and dinner will follow, reservation required if interested please call Donna 724-836-2536.


The Community Choralers will rehearse for the upcoming Christmas Season during October and November on Sunday evenings, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, at Christ United Methodist Church in Youngwood. The singers are from local communities and churches. New singers are always welcome. Performances take place at retirement/assisted living centers, the State Correctional Institution, and various churches starting in December. The final concert is December 18, 7:30 PM, at Christ United Methodist Church with a fellowship hour to follow. For more information, please contact director Pat Miller through the church, 724-925-2881.

ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE MONDAY,
OCTOBER 31, 2011
LINE UP AT CUM, 100 LINCOLN STREET.
PARADE STARTS AT 6:30 p.m.
ENDS AT THE FIRE HALL.
“TRICK OR TREATING“ UNTIL 8:30 PM.


Tuesday, September 6, 2011

YOUNGWOOD
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Issue #18 “School Days” September 1, 2011
From the Editor’s Desk
I can still remember my mother walking me up to the yellow brick school house for my first day of school. Living in a small town of approximately 1 sq. mile, everyone walked to school, there were no school buses. After that you were entrusted to an older sibling or older neighbor and you all walked to school together, gathering up kids along the way. We were permitted to take short cuts through people’s yards as long as we stayed on their sidewalks and didn’t touch anything. We studied basic subjects and the Peterson Method of writing. The yellow brick school was our home until it was time to go to high school in the red brick building, which is now the Community Center and borough offices. When you went to high school new students were bused in from New Stanton and Hunker. There was no such thing as a Snow Day and I don‘t even remember too many snow plows but, everyone had a shovel. Do you remember heavy, wool leggings and rubber boots, frozen cream on the milk bottles, and thick artistic ice on the windows? Most of the teachers, principal, and staff were your neighbors so everyone got to school which was heated by coal burning boilers. The only pollution was the chimney smoke coming from coal furnaces in every house and business in town and the steam locomotives.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 - SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
I was a young child, but I still remember my parents talking about President Roosevelt’s radio speech when Pearl Harbor was bombed and he said December 7, 1941 will be a “date which will live in infamy” and now we have this generation’s infamous date of September 11, 2001, 60 years later. Both were evil deeds, a publicly known infamous act against the United States of America. Both took lives of innocent men and women who were going about their daily lives on those two dreadful days when everything and everybody changed forever. Both days were interrupted by planes streaming across the peaceful blue skies and causing death and injury of innocent people and destruction beyond imagination. Let us all remember in our prayers those who perished and the family members left behind to try to go on with lives that will never be the same. Pray for the first responders, the police and all others who worked undauntedly to do everything they could for their fellow Americans. Members of our own Youngwood Volunteer Fire Department were among those first responders. “God Bless America”

YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK
August Council Meeting
Youngwood Borough Council held their regular monthly Council Meeting on Mon., August 1, 2011 at 7 p.m. The street projects have been awarded and work will start soon. Many home owners have received letters for the unsafe condition of their properties. Storm water issues are being addressed.
September Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 6th at 7 p.m. in the Community Center.
October Agenda Meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 26th , at 7 p.m. for general discussion and public hearings.

MONTHLY PUBLICATIONS are available at Youngwood Boro Office, pharmacies, banks, Post Office, community churches, Youngwood Library, Sunoco, Adams Hardware, Hepler’s Hardware, and several local businesses.
You may access the newsletter from http://youngwood.org click on the link Youngwood Community Newsletter.
For October 1, please send all information to be published by September 20, 2011
Mary Ann Klingensmith, Editor
724-925-2480 PKling5504@aol.com.
Kris Long, Co-editor
724-433-3121 long.kris@comcast.net.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept www.youngwoodfire.com
SUNDAY EVENING DANCING music provided by a D.J. from 6 to 10 p.m. on September 25th.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS live bands play music from the Big Band Era, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES will begin again on Sept. 10th, The Dallas Marks Band and Sept. 24th, Saddle Up will be playing. Doors open at 9 p.m.
ANNUAL GOLF OUTING will be held at Cherry Creek Golf Club on Saturday, Sept. 17th. For more details and to sign up call John Storey Jr. at 724-244-7495 or Frank Miscovich at 724-640-6423.
CASH BASH will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22nd from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets available from any fireman.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will be held at the fire hall on Monday, Sept. 19th from 1 to 7 p.m.
The Fire Dept. is always looking for new members. Contact any current member if interested.
The Youngwood Volunteer Hose Co. #1 answered 326 calls this year through August 21, 2011.
Please continue to support our annual fund drive now going on.

Park-N-Pool
The Hayden’s Pharmacy Car Show was held on July 31st from 12-5 at the Youngwood Area Park and Pool. This benefit hosted about 70 cars from 1929 -to present day; beautiful cars, great food, and music for the whole family. The show had Spectator Choice awards for different categories; the winners were:
Best Vehicle Pre 1940 - Michael DeFranco - 1939 LaSalle
Best Vehicle 1941-1950 - Cris and Molly Detwiler - Nash Super 600 1948
Best Vehicle 1951-1960- Carl Ohr - Chevy Bel Air 1955
Best Vehicle 1961-1970- Bill Hensler - Chevelle SS 1970
Best Vehicle 1971-1980 - Harry & Clara Robare - Camaro 1979
Best Vehicle 1981-1990 - Becky Blank - Buick Rivierva 1985
Best Vehicle 1991-present - Dave Stahl - Ford Thunderbird 2003
Best Interior - Henry Kopczak - Ford Skyline 1958 Best Engine - Carl Ohr - Chevy Bel Air 1955
Best Paint Job - Henry Roland - Ford Sedan 1950 Best Modified Vehicle - Ken Requarth MGB 1971
Best Classic Vehicle - Cris and Molly Detwiler - Nash Super 600
Best Car - Henry Kopczak - Ford Skyliner 1958 Best Truck - Paul & Darlene Bush - Ford Pick up 1941
Hayden's Pharmacy provided trophies for the winners, raffle baskets, and gift bag for all. It was a day for the families to come out and see the great vehicles from yesterday. Many of these cars in the Park-N Pool parking lot would have been there 50 years ago - It was a great day to look back and remember!

The Hempfield Garden Club
Members and guests will be traveling by coach to Pittsburgh on Thursday, September 1 for their Fall Trip. The itinerary includes a tour of the Rodef Shalom Biblical Botanical Garden, as well as a tour of the Temple. Lunch will be enjoyed at Bucca di Beppo in Station Square, followed by an hour of shopping and browsing the shops of Station Square. The group will then enjoy an hour-long exploration of Pittsburgh by land and water aboard "Just Ducky", a World War II amphibious vehicle, known as a DUKW. If you would like information about the Garden Club, or if you would like to be our guest at a future meeting, please call 724-635-0339. GARDEN TIP: Two tips for early Fall: 1. For Lawns - apply a fertilizer and broad-leaf weed control to lawns this month. You can buy them in one formula, known as Weed-and-Feed Combination. Be sure to choose one for Fall application. 2. Bulbs - buy bulbs as soon as you see them in stores and garden centers. Keep them in a cool, dry place until planting in October.

Youngwood Area Library
It's Story time with Miss Lynn at the Youngwood Area Public Library on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m., September 8, 22, 29 AND October 6, 13, 20, 27. Please note there will be no story time Sept. 15th. Sign up on-line at www.youngwoodapl.org or call 724-925-9350

(YARD) Youngwood Area Revitalization & Development
There are still a few Community Cookbooks left and are available at Bayer’s Pharmacy, Hepler’s Hardware, and Youngwood Borough Office, Greene Jewelers. There are only a few left.

Youngwood Lions Club
Get your birthday/anniversary on the Lions Birthday Calendar!! The cost is $6.00 per calendar and that includes 10 listings. You can see a calendar at the Youngwood Library or Hayden’s Pharmacy and if you’re interested give them your name & phone number or call Marilynn Brown at 724-925-9585.

Youngwood Senior Citizens
Please join us on Wednesday at noon, September 14th , at Christ United Methodist Church for a catered meal ($5.00 each). Take advantage of this opportunity to renew friendships. After lunch a nurse from the Thorne Group will talk about relieving stress.

CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS
Holy Cross Catholic Church ANNUAL FESTIVAL 711 Depot Street
SEPTEMBER 17, 6:00—9:00 PM SEPTEMBER 18, 11:00 AM—7:00 PM
SATURDAY: SILVER SKY SUNDAY: FRANK POWASKI, and SADDLE UP
*GREAT FOOD *BINGO *BASKET RAFFLE *CHILDREN'S GAMES*
ADULT GAMES OF CHANCE & STEELER FOOTBALL IN THE BLACK & GOLD SZONE

St. Paul United Methodist 10:30 AM - September through May
Sunday, September 11th the morning worship will be held at New Stanton Park beginning at 10:30 a.m. with a “Pot Luck” picnic to follow in the company of your fellow worshipers!! There will be no Sunday School this morning.

Christ United Methodist Church ANNUAL FESTIVAL 100 Lincoln Street
6th ANNUAL APPLE FESTIVAL Sat., September 24th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* Pancake & Sausage Breakfast * Craft Show * Face Painting * Children's Area * Dumplings * Apples & Flowers * Moon Walk * Book Sale * Theme Baskets * Lunch & Refreshments
K-Force starts Oct. 5th ...ages K - 5th grade at 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. $2.00 per child, includes dinner and all activities. All the staff have clearances. Call 724-925-2881 to register or for info.

First Trinity United Church of Christ-724-925-7043 Sunday Service: 9:00 a.m.
A church service and picnic was held at Weber Memorial Park on Aug. 23rd at 9 a.m. Summer service schedule continues thru Sept. 25th . The Fellowship Club will meet on Sept. 3rd. Canned goods and monetary donations will be collected for Meals on Wheels. Watch our sign for church and community messages.

Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church
Sunday, September 11th , the afternoon liturgy will be held at 2 p.m. in our additional worship center in our church hall, which is handicap accessible.
St. Luke's 1901-2011 is celebrating it's 110 Anniversary in October

Tots-N-Tikes Daycare, Preschool, and Learning Center
Applications are being accepted for 2011-2012 Preschool. Call Karen Janos, 724-925-7020.

THE COMMUNITY CHORALERS
The Community Choralers are planning for the upcoming Christmas Season. The first rehearsal date in early October will be announced in the next Youngwood Newsletter and through local church bulletins and newsletters. Rehearsals are held on Sunday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Youngwood. For more information, please contact director Pat Miller through the church, 724-925-2881

WCCC HOSTS UFO-BIGFOOT CONFERENCE
The Westmoreland Community College will host a UFO-Bigfoot conference on Saturday Oct 22nd and on Sunday Oct 23rd from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. There will be a dinner with the speakers Saturday evening. Speakers include Stanton Friedman, Dr Meldrum, Stan Gordon and John Ventre. There will also be a book signing Friday at 8 p.m. at the Greensburg Barnes and Noble. For more information and discounted package deals, visit www.mufonpa.com or contact John Ventre at 724 836 1266.

































































































































































































































































Tuesday, August 2, 2011

YOUNGWOOD
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Issue #17 “Dog Days of Summer” August 1, 2011
From the Editor’s Desk
What better way to spend the “Dog Days of Summer” but at our wonderful Park & Pool. The pool began as a dream for the residents of Youngwood area to enjoy the summer. With the hard work and determination of volunteers, many of whom are no longer with us, this dream was fulfilled to be enjoy by them, their children, and their grandchildren. Thank you to all the volunteers and the staff for your service and dedication in helping to preserve this priceless entity of Youngwood Borough over the past 50 years and for future generations to come. MAK

Youngwood Area Park & Pool Celebrates 50 Seasons
The time is upon us to celebrate the 50th season of the Youngwood Park & Pool. The committee, made up of Park & Pool board members and the Youngwood Area Business Association, have put together a grand week of events for the whole family. There is something for everyone. The festivities start on Saturday, July 30th. Contact Tina Nobile at 724-925-9860 or Janice Hawk at 724-925-6908 for more information.

July 30th BACK IN TIME BAND 7-10 pm $5 admin
featuring: Paul “T-Bird” Kettren, Mike Rega, Ron Defillipo
July 31st Car Cruise 12-5 pm $5 per car
BBQ chicken dinner – tickets available $6 adults - $4 kids
Aug 1st Kids day all day
Magician performance 12-3 pm
Aug 2nd Moonlight Swim 8-10 pm $2 admin
Aug 3rd Fabulous 50 cent day
food, drink, ice cream 50 cents
Aug 4th Twist 'N Splash 8-10 pm $5 admin
featuring the band: WICKED with Bree Fox
Aug 5th Movie Night 9-11 pm $5 admin
Aug 6th Youngwood Community Picnic 12-5 pm
all Youngwood residents welcome

Be a part of history and help mark this milestone that has been a part of so many memories for local kids and families. The Youngwood Park & Pool is truly a jewel in Youngwood. Support the celebration and bring all your friends.

For September 1, 2011, please send all information to be published by August 20, 2011
Mary Ann Klingensmith, Editor
724-925-2480 PKling5504@aol.com.
Kris Long, Co-editor
724-433-3121 long.kris@comcast.net.

YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK
July Council Meeting
Youngwood Borough Council held their regular monthly Council Meeting on Monday July 5, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. All solicitors must have a permit on them from the borough office. They are permitted to go door to door between 9 a.m to 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday only. Additional orders are being taken for reflective house numbers at the borough office at the discounted price of $10.
August Council Meeting
Youngwood Borough Council will hold their monthly Council Meeting on Monday, Aug. 1, 2011 at 7 p.m
September Agenda Meeting will be held on Monday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. for general discussion and public hearings.


COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept www.youngwoodfire.com
SUNDAY EVENING DANCING music provided by a D.J. from 6 to 10 p.m. on August 21..
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS live bands play music from the Big Band Era, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
The Fire Dept. is always looking for new members that are interested in learning fire fighting skills and helping with the many Fire hall functions. Contact any current member if interested.
The Youngwood Volunteer Hose Co. #1 answered 278 calls this year through June22, 2011.
This year’s Annual Firemen’s Carnival is now over and was a big success. The Fire Dept. along with the Ladies Auxiliary wish to thank all those who supported the carnival this year. A special thanks to our major sponsors for the reduced price ride nights: Pepsi-Cola, First Commonwealth Bank, Advance Auto Parts, Xfinity/Comcast, S. & T. Bank, and Stanwood Credit Union. We would also like to thank all the local Businesses that sponsored the Firemen’s Booths and all you residents that contributed to the Ladies Auxiliary Bank Sale. Lastly, we would like to thank all those who came to the carnival and had a great time. The food was good and the fireworks were the best we ever had. Next year’s Carnival will be held July 9 thru July 14, 2012.
Please continue to support our annual fund drive now going on.

The Hempfield Garden Club
The August meeting will be held on Thursday, August 4 at Christ United Methodist Church, at 11 a.m. The program is the annual Member Flower and Vegetable Show. If you are interested in coming to this or any future meeting as our guest, or for information about the Garden Club, please call 724-635-0339.
GARDEN TIP: August is a good time to sow a Fall crop of herbs, such as parsley and cilantro, as well as salad greens, including spinach and arugula. Also, be sure to stop fertilizing lawns, perennials, and woody plants by the middle of August. Any new growth that is encouraged late in the summer won't be sturdy enough to survive the cold autumn weather that's on its way.

Youngwood Area Library
There is a brochure at the Library with information about the summer reading programs – there are 3 or 4 programs a week. All programs are free but require registration in advance at the Youngwood Library.
The library will be participating in the Park N’ Pool’s celebration with Kid’s Day activities.

YARD Youngwood Area Revitalization & Development
There are still a few Community Cookbooks left and are available at Bayer’s Pharmacy, Hepler’s Hardware, Youngwood Borough Office, Cyber Depot, and Greene’s Jewelers..
“THANK YOU” to all who have purchased this Community Cookbook. Because of your support of our fund raisers over the past 2 years, we now have enough money to purchase our Community Event Sign which will be located in the parklet.

Youngwood Lions Club
Get your birthday/anniversary on the Lions Birthday Calendar!! What is the Lions Birthday Calendar? It is a calendar with you and your family’s individual birthdays and/or anniversary listed on their proper date. You can also have birthday listings in memory of a loved one. The cost is $6.00 per calendar and that includes 10 listings. You can see a calendar at the Youngwood Library or Hayden’s Pharmacy and if you’re interested give them your name & phone number and a Lion will call you or call Marilynn Brown at 724-925-9585. Support your Lions – they support Youngwood and surrounding area and our library.
The Youngwood Lions famous LION BROOMS sale will be held on Saturday August 20th from 9am - 3 pm , at Hayden’s Pharmacy, N. 4th Street, and Dr. Mondock’s at S. 4th Street & Burton Ave..

The Animal Friends of Westmoreland
If you love animals and would like to help out, we are looking for volunteers. Check out our website to print the volunteer application http://www.animalfriendswestmoreland.org/ The Animal Friends of Westmoreland is located at 216 Depot St., Youngwood, Pa. 15697. Phone number 724-925-2555

Youngwood Senior Citizens
The group will meet on Wednesday, August 10, noon, at Christ United Methodist Church. Note that this will be a catered meal—$5.00 to be paid at the door. Please advise your phone contact if you plan to attend. After lunch an author will entertain us by reading excerpts from his book.

CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS
Christ United Methodist Church
Monday Night Books: August 1, at 6:00 PM. Book is “Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls
Monday Night Books: September 6, at 6:00 PM. Room, a novel by Emily Donohue
August 10, from 7 - 9 PM "Safe Sanctuaries Workshop",
How to make your church or organization a safer environment for children, youth and vulnerable adults. Guest speaker, Beth Nelson. Call for reservation. Refreshments will be served. This is a FREE workshop.
Crafters needed for the 6th Annual Apple Festival to be held Saturday, September 24th from 8 - 3. A $10 deposit per table is need to hold your space. The money will be returned to you the day of the festival. All crafters and venders will be indoors. Please call the office for more information, 724-925-2881.

New Beginning Evangelical Church 724-755-0105 Sunday Morning Worship 10:00
Blended worship style / Sermon level is challenging
Wednesday Night Community Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Faith Lessens: Prophets and Kings
Bible Blast August 14,21, & 28 / Sunday Mornings 9:45am -11:30 a.m.
Children 12 under / Bible character role playing, craft, snack, and playground time

First Trinity United Church of Christ-724-925-7043 Sunday Service: 9:00 a.m.
Good Samaritan Collection for July will be used to support youth programs for Hoffman Homes, our church related facility located in eastern Pennsylvania. Keep watching our sign for church and community messages. Summer Sunday Service time continue through September .
Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church
August 21, 2011 St. Luke's afternoon liturgy and church picnic will be held at Harrold Zion Lutheran Church, Greensburg, @ 4 P.M. All are welcome bring your favorite covered dish.
St. Luke's 1901-2011 is celebrating it's 110 Anniversary this year
46TH ANNUAL
YOUNGWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
ALUMNI REUNION
Classes 1911 thru 1956
Youngwood High School Alumni Reunion
will be held on Saturday, September 17,
2011 at the Youngwood Firemen’s
Banquet Hall. Anyone who attended
Youngwood High School Is welcome.
Call Mayor Joan Derco, 734-925-9461
for information.



















































































































































































































































































































Tuesday, July 5, 2011

YOUNGWOOD
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Issue #16 “Independence Day” July 1, 2011

From the Editor’s Desk
Carnival Time in Youngwood has always been the highlight of summer. I remember when they closed Third Street down at Depot and the Ferris wheel was set up in the middle of the street in front of the Moose. My aunts and cousins would come for the week and the ladies all played bingo to try and win nylon stockings. At that time we lived in the 300 block of Third Street and when we saw the Ferris wheel start going around it was time to start “out street”. Now you know about how old I am. I haven’t missed a carnival yet. MAK

The annual Firemen’s Carnival will start on Monday, July 11 and runs through Saturday, July 16. The kitchen will open at 6:30 p.m. each evening with a full menu of food. The rides and Firemen’s booths will open at 7:00 p.m. There will be early bird discount price nights throughout the week for the rides. A Karaoke Contest will be held on Wednesday Night and Bob FM 96.9 will broadcast live on Friday evening. The event closes with the Fireworks Display on Saturday evening at 11:00 p.m. The Ladies Auxiliary will have Bingo every night in the air conditioned Fire Hall along with the popular Bake Sale. We hope to see everyone come out and enjoy the Carnival and support your local Fire Department. The firemen are contacting local business owners to be Firemen’s Booth sponsors. Baked Good Pick-up Schedule: Monday, 1st, 2nd, Chestnut, Depot, & Milliron Sts. Motel & Haydens Ways, Silvis Farm & Race Track Rds., Klingensmith & Bean Lns. Grandview Ave. Tuesday: 7th, 8th, 9th,10th,Locast, Newill, Painter, & Wilson Sts., Genard, Rose, Hillview, Oak, & Lachie Lns. Wednesday: 6th, Walnut Sts. Clawson Ave., Overhead Bridge Rd, Wineman Lane. Thursday, 3rd, Johnson, Lowe, Reynolds, Academy & Helman Sts., Haller, McKinley, North, & Burton Aves., Friday, 4th St., Sherwood Cir., Kennedy Way, Skyline Dr., Farm Lane, Elgin Way, Bayer Dr., Lincoln St. Saturday, 5th St., Roosevelt Ave., Mt. Airy, Hillis St., Wagner Rd., Eagle Crest, Crago Lane. I you live on Depot, Race Track Rd. or Silvis Farm Rd. please bring you items to the the firehall or call 724-925-2012./ 787-6345 for pick up. This is due to the high traffic and safety of our kids making the pick ups.

YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK
June Council Meeting
Youngwood Borough Council held their regular monthly Council Meeting on Monday June 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Just a reminder that several solicitors have requested applications to go door to door. A new ordinance has been approved to set costs and times for soliciting. Ask for their documents if approached. If they don’t have them, they have to go to the borough office to apply.
July Council Meeting
Youngwood Borough Council will hold their monthly Council Meeting on Monday, July 5, 2011 at 7 p.m. The portrait of deceased Councilman Thomas Bompiani, will be unveiled and dedicated.
August Agenda Meeting
August agenda meeting is Monday, July 25, 2011 at 7 p.m. for general discussion and public hearings.

MONTHLY PUBLICATION is currently available at the Borough Office, pharmacies, banks, Youngwood Post Office, churches, Youngwood Library, Sunoco, Adams and Helper’s Hardware.
For August 1, 2011, please send all information to be published by July 20, 2011
Mary Ann Klingensmith, Editor
724-925-2480 PKling5504@aol.com.
Kris Long, Co-editor
724-433-3121 long.kris@comcast.net.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept www.youngwood fire.com
SUNDAY EVENING DANCING music provided by a D.J. from 6 to 10 p.m. on July 24th..
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS live bands play music from the Big Band Era, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
POLKA DANCE will be held at the Fire hall on Saturday, July 2nd with music provided by the ever popular Mikey Dee Band from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 2:00 p.m., Kitchen will be open.
MONDAY, JULY 25, there will be a Red Cross Blood drive from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The Fire Dept. is always looking for new members that are interested in learning fire fighting skills and helping with the many Fire hall functions. Contact any current member if interested.
The Youngwood Volunteer Hose Co. #1 answered 241 calls this year through June 22, 2011.
The Annual Firemen’s Carnival will be held on Monday, July 11th through Saturday, July 16th.
Please continue to support our annual fund drive now going on.

The Hempfield Garden Club
The Garden Club participated again this year in the Annual Community Yard Sale. In addition to homemade herbal vinegars, over 350 plants and herbs were sold - mostly home grown from seeds and seedlings, as well as from members gardens. Also lots of yummy homemade baked goods were sold to hungry customers. The "Steeler" afghan was won by Bernie Crago. The Club thanks all those who supported our sale.
The Garden Club's annual July Covered Dish Picnic will be held on Thursday, July 7 at the Youngwood Park & Pool beginning at 11 AM. If you would like to be our guest at this or a future meeting, please call 724-635-0339 for more information.
GARDEN TIP: If you have mums in your garden, now is the time to pinch them back. Don't be afraid to use your pruners and cut your mum plants down half way, as this will produce a greater number of colorful flowers for late summer and fall. An easy way to remember to do this is to always cut them back around the 4th of July, but not much later than that.

Youngwood Area Library
The Youngwood Branch of the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library had the Kick-Off for the Summer Reading Program at the Playground on Friday June 10th at 10:30.
There were 57 children and 9 adults in attendance. The theme for this summer’s program is “One World, Many Stories.” They were entertained by two young ladies from Stage Right with songs and dances from around the world. There is a brochure at the Library with information about the summer reading programs – there are 3 or 4 programs a week. All programs are free but require registration in advance at the Youngwood Library.
The Youngwood Library is having another fundraiser at Bob Evans Restaurant in New Stanton – 2 days – Saturday July 23 and Sunday July 24th. You can get a coupon/paper at the Library or you can request one at the Restaurant. The Library benefits 15% of your total bill. You must have the coupon when you pay your bill. These Bob Evans’ Fundraisers are a great help to your Library!!

YARD Youngwood Area Revitalization & Development
There are still 39 Community Cookbooks left and are available at Bayer’s Pharmacy, Hepler’s Hardware, Youngwood Borough Office, and Cyber Depot. The books are $10 each.
11th Annual Community YARD Sale
We hope you had a successful YARD Sale Day. Thank you to those 41 residents who contributed by paying their $2 or more, the 4 families who paid their $10 to set up at the Community Center. and the businesses, churches, and organizations who took out ads on the flyer. Without your funds there would be no publicity, no flyers and no YARD Sale. We appreciate your support and hope we can do it again next year on the 2nd Saturday of June. YOU make this the success it is.
Youngwood Park & Pool
The Youngwood Area Park & Pool Association is “Celebrating 50 years of summer fun”. The schedule of events has filled up starting July 30th and continuing until August 6th. The committee, made up of members of the Park & Pool and the Youngwood Area Business Association, is looking forward to a great week. The schedule is as follows and flyers are to be available with all the details.
Sat. July 30 old pass ½ off pool admission day – bring an old season pass from the past “Twist and Splash” with the “Back in Time Band” featuring Youngwood's Paul “T-bird” Kettren 7-10 pm - $5
Sun. July 31 bar-b-que chicken dinner - 1-4 pm - adults $6 – kids $4
tickets will be available
bake sale by the G-Force youth group
car cruise - 12 noon - $10 per car
Mon. Aug. 1 kids day – featuring programs and stories by the Youngwood Branch of the Greensburg/Hempfield Library - 12-3 pm
magic show by Steve
Tues. Aug. 2 moonlight swim - 8-10 pm - $2
Wed. Aug. 3 50 year day – hot dogs, drinks, ice cream $ .50
kids crafts day - by the Youngwood Branch of the Greensburg/Hempfield Library 12-3 pm
Thurs. Aug. 4 moonlight swim - 8-10 pm and “Twist and Splash” with the “Wicked Band” featuring Hempfield's Bree Fox - $5
Fri. Aug. 5 drive in night at the pool – 8 pm - movie starts at dusk - $5
movie and swimming featuring the Youngwood Lions Club popcorn
Sat. Aug. 6 Youngwood Borough's Annual Community Picnic - 12-6 pm
all borough residents welcome

Hayden's Pharmacy will be sponsoring the Car Cruise at the Youngwood Park N Pool on July 31st from 12:00pm-5:00pm. Classic or Custom welcome $5.00 or donation to Park N Pool per car.
Raffles! Food! Prizes! Spectator Choice Awards by class and first 50 entries will receive a commemorative plaque. All proceeds go to the Park n Pool Enterprise Project Fund! A great day for family fun and a stroll down memory lane! Any questions, call Ed Christofano at (724) 925-8077 or email at edc@haydenspharmacy.com.

The Youngwood Lions Club
Get your birthday/anniversary on the Lions Birthday Calendar!! What is the Lions Birthday Calendar? It is a calendar with you and your family’s individual birthdays and/or anniversary listed on their proper date. You can also have birthday listings in memory of a loved one. The cost is $6.00 per calendar and that includes 10 listings. Additional listings are available for 25 cents each. You can see a calendar at the Youngwood Library or Hayden’s Pharmacy and if you’re interested give them your name & phone number and a Lion will get in contact with you or call Marilynn Brown at 724-925-9585. Support your Lions – they support our Library!!
The Lions Club will hold their FAMOUS BROOM SALE at Dr. Mondock’s parking lot at Burton and 119S on Saturday, July 16 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS
New Beginning Evangelical Church 724-755-0105 Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.
Blended worship style with a six piece worship team. Sermon level is challenging and scriptural
Wednesday Night Community Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
First Trinity United Church of Christ-724-925-7043 Sunday Service: 9:00 a.m.
The time for Summer Sunday Service will continue until the end of September. Our June Church Mission was to fill 6-5 gal. buckets with cleaning supplies. Those supplies have been delivered to a distribution point in Virginia. Be sure to watch our sign for future messages.
Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church
Sunday, July 17th is the 2 p.m. afternoon liturgy in our additional worship site, in our church hall, which is handicap accessible. St. Luke's 1901-2011 is celebrating it's 110 Anniversary this year

SPECIAL EVENT: Seminar hosted by Representative Tim Krieger
Senior Expo on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Delmont Fire Hall, 2360 Rt. 66,
Delmont, PA 15626. Free admission

Notice: If anyone finds a bible in a zippered blue canvas case, please return to the boro office.


46TH ANNUAL YOUNGWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
ALUMNI REUNION
Classes 1911 thru 1956
Youngwood High School Alumni Reunion
will be held on Saturday, September 17,
2011 at the Youngwood Firemen’s
Banquet Hall. Anyone who attended
Youngwood High School Is welcome.
Call Mayor Joan Derco, 734-925-9461 for information.