August Newsletter

YOUNGWOOD

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

ISSUE #6

“ Enjoy the last days of Summer” August 15, 2010

A GREAT DAY OF FUN, FOOD, AND FRIENDS as once again, the residents of Youngwood enjoyed the Community Picnic held on August 7, 2010. It was a day for residents to visit each other and relax. Mayor Joan Derco, Picnic Chairperson, would like to thank the following businesses and organizations that contributed to our Community Picnic:

Adam’s Hardware B & R Transport

Bayer’s Pharmacy Bill’s Bar & Grill

Bompiani Chiropractic Clinic Bove Engineering

Brown’s Plumbing & Heating David J. Puzak, Attorney

Dr. Thomas DeCecco, DMD Elegant Tents & Catering

First Commonwealth Bank Mr. & Mrs. Dan Genard

Harbaugh Power Products Hepler’s Hardware

Holy Ascension Serbian Orthodox Church K & K Trucking

Dr. Larry Long, DMD Nobile’s Italian Restaurant

C.R. McCauley Funeral Home McDonald’s – New Stanton

Pepsi Cola Petko Enterprises

Ridgeview Residential Care S&T Bank

Shrimpo’s Pizza Sib’s Sweet Shoppe

The Card Room & Gift Shop The Buncher Company

The Hair Station The Thorne Group Inc

Tom & Jerry’s Home Medical Svc Wilkinson Nurseries

Youngwood Fire Department

A special thank you to the Youngwood Lions Club for providing the popcorn, the Youngwood Area Business Association for the dunking booth, the Youngwood Library for providing children’s activities and the Youngwood Park and Pool for offering free swimming passes for the day. A very special “Thank you” to all of those who volunteered their time to make the day a success!!

HAPPY LABOR DAY…The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883 in honor of workers, and on June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories. On this day, the nation pays tribute to the creators of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership — the American workers. Enjoy a day of R & R, it is well deserved.

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 various 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

We couldn’t do it without you. Deadline is the 5th of each month..

Please send all information to be published:

Mary Ann Klingensmith, Editor

724-925-2480 PKling5504@aol.com.

Kris Long, Co-editor

724-433-3121long.kris@comcast.net.

BOROUGH NEWS

Your government at work

August Agenda Meeting

Youngwood Borough Council held their monthly Agenda Meeting on

Monday, July 26, 2010. An intra-municipal agreement was discussed for

2011 road projects with New Stanton Borough which would decrease

the cost for both municipalities. A surveillance camera system is being

considered for the Community center because of the recent break-in.

The Safety Committee is working on an incentive program to encourage

employees to work safer to avoid accidents in the work place.

August Council Meeting

Youngwood Borough Council held their regular monthly Council Meeting

on Monday, August 2, 2010. The 2 catch basins on N. 4th Street were

replaced and repaired and the repairs at Burton Ave at the light have

been completed. Hempfield Township has be contacted about sharing the

cost of painting lines on Racetrack Road. The road is half in Youngwood

and half in Hempfield Township. The agility agreement with PennDot was

signed and the 24 manhole cover repairs will take place in the next few

weeks. The Faith Shelter at the cemetery is complete except for

landscaping.

YOUNGWOOD BOROUGH Agenda Meeting, Monday, August 30th at

7:00 p.m. At 6:45 p.m.there will be a public meeting to discuss the changes

in the Floodplain map. Residents who are affected by these changes are

encouraged to attend.

YOUNGWOOD BOROUGH Regular Council Meeting, Tuesday,

Sept. 7th at 7:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept

www.youngwod fire.com

SUNDAY EVENING DANCING with music provided by a D.J. on August 22 and September 26. Music starts at 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS live bands play music from the Big Band Era, 7:30-10:30 p.m..

MONDAY, Sept. 20 the Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU from the Fire Department. and the Ladies Auxiliary to all the area citizens who patronized this year’s carnival. In spite of rain on two night it was still a success. The fireworks were spectacular and good food was enjoyed by all. The Ladies Auxiliary reported the Bake Sale was one of the best ever and sold out every evening. Also; the bingo games were very well attended. The Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank the residents of Youngwood and the surrounding area for all the donations and purchase of baked goods, and for supporting the bingo. These two endeavors allow the auxiliary to raise funds to purchase items the firefighters need or want. The volunteer firemen would also like to thank the many booth sponsors for their generous donations and a very special thanks to the four major sponsors for the reduced price night for the rides which proved to be a big success. We hope to see everyone come out and enjoy next year’s Carnival which will be held on July 11-16, 2011 The Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept. answered 335 calls year to date in 2010. Tickets are being sold on a 2011 Mustang in Bayer’s Parking Lot and are available from any Fireman. Drawing, Saturday, October 30, 2010.

Youngwood Library

Miss Lynn and her helpers spent the day at the Community Picnic. Balloons, tattoos, and custom made Frisbees were enjoyed by the children attending. Summer Library Hours: Monday & Thursday, 10 to 7:50; Tuesday & Friday, 10 to 5:00. Closed Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Hempfield Garden Club

As summer’s end draws near, members continue to maintain their flower plantings at the Community Center, Youngwood Library, Youngwood Cemetery, Point. and Park- N-Pool. The Sept. 3rd meeting program will be a floral demonstration from Miss Martha’s Floral by David Mardis, Designer. Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month at Christ United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. For information call 724-635-0339. Garden Hint: Continue to dead head and water flowering plants to encourage blooms this month.

Youngwood Area Business Association

Sixty-four “Youngwood” banners were installed and orders were received for eight more.

They have been a wonderful addition to the downtown area. Future events being planned are the YABA SUPER BINGO to be held on October 10th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and LIGHT-UP NIGHT on November 20.

Youngwood Area Revitalization & Development

THE COMMUNITY COOKBOOK is going to print with 300 mouth watering recipes. This is a special YARD fund raiser for the new lighted, double-sided sign in the park at Fourth and Depot Streets. The books will sell for $10 each and as soon as a delivery date is received it will be published. Locations to purchase your books will also be listed at that time.

The cookbook committee and all members of YARD thank you all for taking time to share your favorite recipes with everyone.

THE YOUNGWOOD CHRISTMAS TOUR will be our next big fund raiser on Sunday, December 12th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.. Due to a cancellation, we still have room for one more home. Locations on the tour do not serve refreshments. All that is necessary is to share your decorating talents and spread the Christmas spirit with visitors. A social will be held at the end of the tour hosted by the YARD members. If interested please contact. Mary Ann Klingensmith, 724-925-2480 by September 15.

Youngwood Lions Club

The Youngwood Lions are having their famous LIONS BROOM sale on August 28th from

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This fund raiser helps the Lions support and grow our community. Stop by Hayden‘s Pharmacy or Dr. Mondock‘s office to pick up one of these high quality brooms.

The MELVIN JONES FELLOWSHIP AWARD was presented to Naomi Henderson of Youngwood on July 13th. This award is named for the founder of Lions Clubs International and is given in recognition of those who have dedicated their lives to humanitarian services. Naomi was selected because of her many years of service through out the community. She has been active in her church, volunteered at the Youngwood library, has been a coordinator for Meals-On-Wheels, and as a nurse selflessly cared for many in the neighborhood struggling with various health issues. For this and all that she has done we give her our heartfelt thanks.

Youngwood Senior Citizens

The group will meet on Wednesday, September 8, at Christ United Methodist Church. Use this opportunity to meet with your friends and new acquaintances at Noon for a covered dish meal. After lunch, retired St. Police Lt. John Rock will discuss his personal experiences regarding Flight 93 on 9/11.

Animal Friends of Westmoreland

SECOND ANNUAL BLING FOR BONES, jewelry Bash will be held on Wednesday, August 18 at Denunzio’s Chop House in Latrobe from 6-8. Tickets are only $30 and cover admission, dinner, iced tea/soft drinks and dessert as well as chances to win jewelry and prizes. Call the Shelter, 724-925-2555 or stop at Platinum Salon & Spa for tickets.

Youngwood High School Alumni

The Annual Alumni Reunion will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Youngwood Firemen’s Banquet Hall. Call Mayor Joan Ciampini Derco for information, 724-925-9461. Anyone who attended Youngwood High School is welcome

The Thorne group

The Home Health Services at 302 N. 5th St. sponsors free blood pressure screenings the 1st Wednesday of every month between 1-3 p.m. Appointments are not necessary. Visit our web site:thethornegroup.com for more information.

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. All active military are eligible for this program. 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. Applications are available at the daycare. Pre-school begins on Tuesday, Sept. 7th. Tots-N-Tikes is open weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS

Christ United Methodist Church

FRIENDSHIP CLOSET - Back to School Sale will be held on Saturday, August 21 from 8 a.m. to Noon. The Friendship Closet is a clothing ministry available to anyone who needs clothes. Westmoreland Food Bank Distribution is the 3rd Thursday 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 Sunday, August 15th, Sunday, September 12th and then on Sunday, October 17th. Sunday, October 17 there will be a Healing Service at both the morning and the afternoon liturgy. The monthly afternoon liturgy is for those who prefer an afternoon service or may have difficulty getting up and moving around in the morning. All are welcome to praise and give thanks to the Lord. This liturgy will take place in our additional worship site, in our church hall, which is handicap accessible. God + Bless.

FLIGHT 93 MEMORIAL CONCERT

This concert marking the 10th Anniversary of that fatal crash will take place at Greensburg/Salem High School on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 7 p.m. It is being presented by WCCC Choir, WCCC Symphonic Orchestra, Jeannette Community Band, and Somerset Community Band. Tickets are $10 per person. Call Pat Gross at 724-925-3405 or any member of the participating groups for tickets or to place and ad in the program book.

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. You may also mail your ad to the borough office % Community Newsletter.

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