YOUNGWOOD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
ISSUE #5 "Happy Summer" July 15,2010
DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR CHILDREN ARE? Do you remember that ad on TV several years ago?. It‘s something to think about. Not just children but teens and young adults too. As good parents know, their age doesn’t matter. They are still our children even when grown. There is a lot going on in Youngwood that you won’t have any trouble knowing where your children are. Now that we have a beautiful safe playground for our children to play in, we hope that they will take the opportunity to come and enjoy the playground and basketball court at the community center. Then there is the Park-N-Pool that offers swimming, a playground and an area for picnicking or just walking. The 5-star trail is great for biking and walking for everyone because you can go at your own pace. As far as my pace goes, it depends on how far and how long my legs want to carry me. This week is the Firemen’s Carnival with Fireworks on Saturday night. Be sure to try the great food prepared by the firemen and all the dedicated volunteer who work so hard for the benefit of the fire department. Also, take a chance on their games and the bingo in the air conditioned hall. Come to the Annual Community Picnic at the Park-N-Pool on Saturday, August 7th from Noon to 5pm. Everything is free and so is the swimming for Youngwood residents with a coupon received when you sign in at the picnic pavilion. So come on, let’s have some summer fun. Swim at the pool, enjoy the trail, have some ice cream, go to the carnival, catch some lightening bugs, or just sit on your porch or patio and chill. Happy Summer!
MONTHLY PUBLICATION is currently at the pharmacies, the banks, Youngwood Post Office, community churches, Youngwood Area Library, and at the Borough Building. We have added the firemen’s booth, Sunoco, Adams Hardware, Hepler’s Hardware, and at several other local businesses For those who have computers you may access the newsletter from http://youngwood.org/ click on the link Youngwood Newsletter. Or go directly to http://mak-downtownallaround.blogspot.com
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Mary Ann Klingensmith, Editor Kris Long, Co-editor
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BOROUGH NEWS
Your government at work
July Agenda Meeting
Youngwood Borough Council held their monthly Agenda Meeting on Monday, June 28, 2010. The Floodplain map by FEMA. has been revised. The borough engineer will make a comparison of both the old and new map and see which address would be affected by the change. Property owners will be notified when the information will be available for discussion. The playground work will be completed in a week and children can once again enjoy playing at the community center. The locks were stolen from the playground gate during the week and vandalism has always been a problem at the park. Be vigilant and call the police if you see something unusual happening not just at the playground but, at the parklet, Park-n-Pool, or anywhere in town. At a previous meeting council considered a 3rd stop sign at Racetrack Road and Depot Street coming from Middletown. After a study by PennDot, we were declined because they found no reason for another stop sign at this crossroad.
July Council Meeting
Youngwood Borough Council held their regular monthly Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 6, 2010. The playground is completed and ready for the children to enjoy. A development agreement has been drawn up for the Millstein area and work is progressing. Work is being scheduled to repair two storm water drains on North 4th Street and to make repairs to borough alleys in addition to Clawson Avenue and Silvis Farms Road. Youngwood has been notified that we will receive $25,000 to help cover some of the snow removal expense in February. Brush will only be picked up if scheduled. Residents may call the Pubic Works Garage, 724-925-3033 and leave a message to schedule pick up. Piles must be in “one man manageable sizes” left at the curb or along the alley without impeding traffic. Residents may take brush to the Public Works Garage anytime that the gate is open.
YOUNGWOOD BOROUGH Agenda Meeting, Monday, July 26th at 7pm.
YOUNGWOOD BOROUGH Regular Council Meeting, Monday, August 2nd at 7pm.
Youngwood Community Picnic
The community picnic will be held on Saturday, August 7th at the Park-N-Pool from Noon to 5pm. Volunteers are to please call Mayor Joan Derco, 724-925-9461. Donations may be sent to the Borough office by July 27.
A DUNK TANK will be hosted by YABA at the picnic. Try to dunk a Youngwood Undunkable-3 balls for $2.00---money will go to the Youngwood Beautification Project Fund.
THE LIBRARY will be participating at the picnic on August 7th by providing various children’s activities throughout the day.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept
www.youngwood fire.com
SUNDAY EVENING DANCING with music provided by a D.J. on July 25. Music starts at 6:pm to 10pm.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS live bands play Big Band Era music, 7:30pm to 10:30pm.
MONDAY, July 26 the Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1pm to 7pm.
The Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept. answered 288 calls year to date in 2010. Tickets were sold out on the 2010 Mustang. Beginning July 10th .tickets will be sold on a 2011 Mustang in Bayer’s Parking Lot and at the carnival.
Youngwood Library
Summer Program Brochures are now available at the Youngwood Area Library. For information call the Library at 724-925-9350 Summer Library Hours: Monday & Thursday, 10am to 7:30pm, Tuesday & Friday, 10am to 5pm, closed Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
BOB EVANS in New Stanton is having a community fundraiser on Friday, July 16th. You can get a paper from the library to present when you pay your bill and the library will get 15%. In June the library received $175. If you forget to get a paper you may ask for one at the restaurant.
Hempfield Garden Club
Club members would like to thank all who stopped by our stands at the YARD Sale. The lovely handmade afghan in Steeler colors was won by Faith Krynicky of Youngwood. During summer please take time to look around our town at the colorful flower beds the club members have planted and are maintaining. There is enjoyment and pride in helping to beautify our town If you have interest in flowers and horticulture, please join us for fun, food, and informative gardening. Our group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at Christ United Methodist Church at 11am. For information call 724-925-2982.
Youngwood Area Business Association
A 2nd wave of more banners to be put up is planned in July. Contact Ed at Hayden’s Pharmacy by the end of June Cost will be $120 for members and $180 for non-members.
Future events being planned are YABA SUPER BINGO Sunday, October 10th from 2 pm to 4pm. YABA LIGHT UP NIGHT, Saturday, November 20th.
Youngwood Area Revitalization & Development
WE NEED YOUR RECIPES. for our COMMUNITY COOKBOOK. Let’s show everyone what good cooks we have in town. The deadline for the recipes has been extended to August 1, 2010. This is the final extension and we will go to print with the recipes we have at that time We would like to have 50 more to complete our book. With over 1600 households in Youngwood it shouldn’t be hard. You can put one in “in memory” of someone. This is a special YARD fund raiser for the new lighted, double-sided sign in the park. Recipe Sheets are available at the Borough Building or you may clearly print your recipe on an 8 ½ X 11 sheet of paper along with your Name, Address, Phone number, and e-mail. Place the name of the person, organization, or group submitting the recipe to be included in the book. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY and each recipe submitted must be on a separate sheet. All recipes must be received by August 1st. in order to be included in the book. Return your information to the Youngwood Borough Office, Tots-N-Tikes Daycare, or mail to: YARD Cookbook, % Youngwood Borough, 17 South 6th St., Youngwood, PA 15697. You may also email your recipe to PKling5504@aol.com. Subject: COMMUNITY COOKBOOK.
Youngwood Recreation/Park-N-Pool
Swimming Pool operating hours will be 12-6pm Monday thru Sunday (weather permitting). For additional information call the pool, 724-925-3133 . Check out youngwood.org for additional information. Beat the heat.
Youngwood Lions Club
Funds raised from The Annual Strawberry Festival held on June 4th will be presented to Cesare Muccari the director of Greensburg Hempfield Area Library and Marilyn Brown a member of Friends of the Library.
Youngwood Senior Citizens
This group meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Christ United Methodist Church, At noon a covered dish meal is shared and after a short business meeting there will be a guest speaker. Please join us on August 11 at Noon and take advantage of this opportunity to get together with your friends.
Animal Friends of Westmoreland
2ND ANNUAL BLING FOR BONES, Jewelry Bash will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Denunzio’s Chop House in Latrobe from 6-8pm. Tickets are only $30 per person which covers admission, dinner, iced tea/soft drinks and dessert as well as all your chances to win jewelry and prizes. Vendors from Silpada, Lia Sophia, Kameleon, Premier Jewelry Designs plus many other jewelry and purse lines will be on hand to display their treasures. Call the Shelter, 724-925-2555 or stop at Platinum Salon & Spa, 20 North 3rd Street, Youngwood for tickets.
Youngwood High School Alumni
The annual reunion will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Youngwood Firemen’s Banquet Hall. Call Mayor Joan Ciampini Derco for information and an invitation, 724-925-9461. Anyone who attended Youngwood High School is welcome.
Hempfield High School Class Reunion
The Class of 1979 will hold their 30th Class Reunion on Saturday, September 4th at Seven Springs Resort. Cost is $45 pp. RSVP to Hempfieldclassof79@gmail.com by August 20th. For hotel reservations call 1-800-452-2223 by Aug. 5th and mention Class of 1979 for discount.
DAYCARES NEWS & EVENTS
The Nurturing Place
The Nurturing Place, an educational and childcare facility, is now an approved site for NACCRRA-the military subsidy program for childcare. For more information, please contact Amber DeAugustine at 724-925-2387.
Tots-N-Tikes Daycare and Pre-School
Tots-N-Tikes a 3-Star, Keystone Stars facility is now accepting Pre-school registration for the 2010-2011 school year for three and four year olds. It is also a location for the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Program. Call Karen Janos at 724-925-7020 for additional information.
Save Our Playground a special fund raiser for the playground at the Community Center plus funds from Youngwood Borough have made it possible for our children to enjoy the newly restored. playground with new fall zones and a new swing set. A special “Thank You” to John, Cliff, Ethan, and Warren of the Youngwood Maintenance Department for their hard work to make this a safe place for our children to play again.
CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS
Christ United Methodist Church
Westmoreland County Food Bank distribution is the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church
St. Luke’s Knifty Knitters meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:30. All are welcome.
A special 2:00 p.m. Liturgy will be offered on will be held on August 15th for those who prefer an afternoon service or may have difficulty getting up and moving around in the morning. This liturgy will take place in our additional worship site, in our church hall, which is handicap accessible.
BUSINESS ADS IN THIS NEWSLETTER OFFSET THE COST OF PRINTING. ¼ PAGE IS $25, A BUSINESS CARD SIZE IS $15. If interested call or e-mail Mary Ann or Kris and we will be happy to come and discuss your advertisement.
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