YOUNGWOOD COMMUNITY

NEWSLETTER

Issue #7 “School Days” September 15, 2010

WE HAVE ALL BEEN THERE facing the challenges of the first days of school. It could be Kindergarten, Grade school, High school, or College it’s all the same feelings of the unknown. These challenges are not only for the students but for the parents or guardians who are sending these “kids” out on their own to face the real world as it may be. The first challenge is “what to wear”; second getting on the right bus at the right bus stop or if the car will start today to get you to class; third is finding your classrooms and on and on. These challenges continue until all the wrinkles are ironed out and the “kids” are into the second and third week of classes. Then it falls into a regular routine and the next question is usually, “when do we get our first day off”. Every family goes through this year after year until the last child is out on his or her own making a living, Once they get married and have children the cycle begins again. This is about the time that children figure out that mom and dad really did know what they were talking about and wish they would have paid more attention to them back then. The circle of life continues, grows and prospers from the seeds planted in early childhood with good parenting and knowledgeable teachers.

YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK

September Agenda Meeting

Youngwood Borough Council held their monthly Agenda Meeting on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. . A variance hearing was held at 6:30 P.M and there was a 6:45 P.M meeting with residents affected by the new floodplain areas. Council was informed by the Sewage Authority that they have agreed to increase sewage tap-in fees. The Fireman’s Scholarship will be awarded to a qualified person to attend classes at Westmoreland County Community College.

September Council Meeting

Youngwood Borough Council held their regular monthly Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Under the Snow Emergency FEMA Grant we were awarded $18,950.90 for the emergency snow removal in February. Two road repair projects were approved for the CBDG funds next year. A motion was made and passed to increase the sewage tap-in fees from $300 to $1,000. A variance was approved for a carport on South 2nd Street. Trick or Treat will be held on Sunday, October 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Police fact-finding Committee will meet with South Greensburg on Tuesday, Sept. 14 to discuss the possibility of sharing police services. Main points will be manpower, types of services needed, and costs.re 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

Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be held on Saturday, October 2 at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport from 9am to 2pm. As a participating community, acceptable materials can be disposed of FREE.

YOUNGWOOD BOROUGH Agenda Meeting, Monday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m.

YOUNGWOOD BOROUGH Regular Council Meeting, Monday, October 4th at 7:00 p.m.

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept

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SUNDAY EVENING DANCING music provided by a D.J. on September 26, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. WEDNESDAY EVENINGS live bands play music from the Big Band Era, 7:30-10:30 p.m..

SATURDAY EVENING dances begin again with Saddle Up on October 16 and Blu River on October 30.

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

ANNUAL FIREMEN’S GOLF OUTING will be held at Cherry Creek Golf Course on Saturday, September 18. Please contact any firemen for information. Annual Fund Drive letters will mailed out in early October.

Tickets are being sold on a 2011 Mustang in Bayer’s Parking Lot, Bando’s Service, Adams Hardware, Hayden’s Pharmacy, and are available from any Fireman. Drawing, Saturday, October 30, 2010.

The Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept. answered 375 calls year to date in 2010.

The Youngwood Firemen’s Slow Pitch Softball Team recently won the League Championship with a 16-0 record. The League is made up of nine teams mostly of area Fire Departments. The team has been in the league for 35 years and this is the first time they had a perfect season. They have won the League Championship five out of the last seven seasons. They also, won the end of the season Tournament and ended up with a 21-1 overall record. Congratulations to the team, coaches, and fans that supported them this year.

Youngwood Library

Storytime with Miss Lynn at the Youngwood Library will be held Thursday, Sept. 16, 23, 30, and October 14, 21, 28. Story time will be at 10:30 a.m. for 3-6 year olds. Please call the library to register, 724-925-9350. A winter Wonderland is being planned for December 9th. More details later.

Bob Evans Fund Raiser for the library will take place on Sunday, October 3 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the New Stanton Bob Evans. Forms are available at the Library or you can tell you waitress/waiter that you want to participate in the Library Fund Raiser.

Hempfield Garden Club

Garden Club members are going on their fall trip on Wednesday, October 13, beginning with a 2 hour Amtrak train ride through the Allegheny mountains to Altoona to visit the Railroaders Memorial Museum, and Horseshoe Curve. Also included in the trip is a stop at Boyer’s Candy Co., makers of Mallo Cups, the Oak Spring Winery, and end with dinner at Burley’s Fine Food & Spirits. Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month at Christ United Methodist Church at 11 AM. For membership information or to be our guest, call 724-635-0339. Garden Hint: Cool fall weather provides ideal conditions to plant new trees, and garden centers slash prices to reduce inventories now. Plant a tree at the same depth it grew in the nursery pot, and water regularly until the ground freezes. Mulch around the tree with 3-2 inches of shredded bark.

Youngwood Area Business Association

YABA SUPER BINGO to be held on October 10th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Youngwood Area Revitalization & Development

The Community Cookbook went 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 will be available around November 1st. Locations to purchase your books will be listed in the next news letter. Thank you to all who sent us recipes.

The Youngwood Christmas Tour will be our next big fund raiser on Sunday, December 12th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. This is going to be a great tour with a lot of variety to show how we celebrate Christmas in our town. A social will be held at the end of the tour in the Community Center with an opportunity to view the Garden Clubs Christmas tree. The social hosted by the YARD members will have basket raffles, a drawing and the Community Cookbook will also be available for purchase.

Youngwood Lions Club

The Youngwood Lions Club will celebrate 70 years of service in October. Originally chartered by Lions Clubs International on October 3,1940, today's club is one of nearly 46,000 in 205 countries and geographic areas with over 1.3 million members. The men and women of Lions Clubs raise funds to serve the humanitarian needs of their local, state and international community, with a focus on the visually and hearing impaired. Additionally, clubs also identify and support a variety of other local projects. In 1957, the Lions made the first donation to the Youngwood Area Park and Pool Fund. They later constructed one of the park's large pavilions. Through the years they have contributed thousands of dollars to the Youngwood Area Library, Westmoreland County Community College Education Fund, The American Field Service student exchange program and a variety of youth and adult programs. They appreciate the support they receive from local residents in all their fund-raising efforts. The Club will celebrate their anniversary at a special "Charter Night" at Lakeview Lounge on October 12th.

Animal Friends of Westmoreland

The Animal Friends of Westmoreland has both the Enjoy Book at $27 and Entertainment Book at $25, available now. The coupons this year are great and well worth the cost of the books. Books can be purchased at Platinum Spa, Rt. 119 N., 724-925-2020 or The Animal Friends of Westmoreland, 216 Depot St., 724-925-2555 both located in Youngwood. All proceeds benefit the 501 3c Non-Profit animal shelter also located right here in Youngwood! These books make great gifts! The Animal Friends of Westmoreland would also like to let you know that we need Dads UPC codes, from all Dad's Pet products (except trail size). Dad's has a promotion to benefit the shelter with the use of these codes, they can be mailed or brought to the shelter. And don't forget we have an account set up with Dens-A-Can, 278 Donohoe Road in Greensburg, just take your clean crushed cans and tell them they are for The Animal Friends of Westmoreland. Our Abandoned Cats and Dogs Thank-you for your support

Community Work Day to help keep the shelter open and operating to its full potential will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25 and Sunday, Sept 26 at 9 AM. We need floor tile installed, framing and trim around windows and doors, baseboards, concrete/masonry experience and extra hands to carry and move things.

Youngwood Recreation 2010 Season

The Recreation Board wants to thank the community of Youngwood for another great season. There were 323 children ages 3 to 18 signed up to play ball this past season. Much thanks to all the parents who volunteered each week to work and coach within the program. It takes a lot of commitment to maintain 7 fields, a concession stand, and coach 323 children in America’s favorite pastime. Be proud Youngwood as your community offers one of the finest baseball /softball programs in the country.

T-Ball age 3-6: 77 boys and girls making up 4 teams

8 Under Boys: 2 teams {coach pitch}

10 Under Boys - 2 teams - one second place finish

12 Under Boys - 2 teams - one first place finish

13 Under Boys - 1 team

18 Under Boys - 1 team - first place finish

8 Under Girls – 2 teams – {coach pitch}

10 Under Girls - 3 teams - first, second, third place finish

12 Under Girls - 1 team - first place finish

13 Under Girls - 2 teams - one second place finish

18 Under Girls - 1 team - third place finish

Youngwood Senior Citizens will meet on Wednesday, October 13, at Christ United Methodist Church. Please take advantage of the opportunity to get together with your friends. Join us at Noon and share a covered dish meal. After lunch we will be entertained by a dance team.

Community Choralers welcome interested singers to rehearsals for their Christmas program starting Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at Christ United Methodist Church in Youngwood. The group includes singers from local communities and churches. Performances are at retirement/assisted living centers, the State Correctional Institution, and various churches. For more information, please contact director Pat Miller through the church, 724-925-2881.

CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS

Christ United Methodist Church

Monday Night Books moved to October 4 @ 6:00 PM. We are still reading "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larsson. If you love to read please join us!

Children's After School Program**K-Force will start on Wednesday October 6, from 4 - 6:30. It will include their evening meal, recreation, homework time, library, music, crafts, puppets, Bible lesson and more. Ages K - 12 years old will be accepted. The program is held each Wednesday evening. Cost is $2.00 per child. Register before Sept. 30th and receive 4 weeks free. Call 724-925-2881 for brochure.

Fifth Annual Community Apple Festival Saturday September 25, 2009 at Christ United Methodist Church from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM * Pancake & Sausage Breakfast * Craft Show * Face Painting * Children's Area * Dumplings * Apples & Flowers * Moon Walk * Book Sale * Theme Baskets * Lunch & Refreshments More Info. 724-925-2881

"The Story” On September 26 Christ United Methodist Church will launch the reading of "The Story". This is a 31 week reading of the scripture all presented in chronological order. Everyone participating will receive a free copy of "The Story" and will be asked to join a Story Group. If reading the Bible has been something you have been putting off because it seemed too difficult please join us as we travel through God's Word together. Services are at 8:30 and 10:45 each Sunday. You can sign up for the Story Group of your choice. Phone 724-925-2881 or Christumcyoungwood.org

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, October 17 in addition to a Healing Service at both the morning and the afternoon liturgy.

New Beginning Evangelical Church

The New Beginning Church is sponsoring a FREE community basketball clinic for boys and girls, K-8th Grades. Come learn the rules and fundamental skills of the game of basketball. Games will be organized as the program progresses. Plus we will begin each clinic by reciting the Lord’s Prayer from the Gospel of Matthew NAB. The children will be encouraged to memorize the prayer before the program ends in Feb. Registration is Tues, Oct. 5 and Oct. 12. From 6pm-8pm at the Youngwood Community Center Gym. Contact Pastor David Hixson, 724-755-0105 to register by phone or for info.

Starting Wednesday evenings in October, the church will host a community Bible study on Holy Living from 7pm to 8pm.

Lights “ladies ministry” invites women of all faiths to participate in our time of fellowship and service. We meet from 9-11am on five Saturdays, Sept. 18, Oct. 2, 16, 23, and Nov. 13. For information and to register contact Liz Schadle at nbcladies@hotmail.com

St. Paul United Methodist Church

Tutors are needed for the Homework Program. If interested please call 724-925-2761.