YOUNGWOOD
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Issue #8 “Harvest Time” October 15, 2010
SIGNS OF THE SEASONS We see the signs of fall all around, from the farmers harvesting their pumpkins, apples, and late corn and turning them in to pies, apple cider, and decorative corn stalks to the green leaves turning to orange, gold, and reds. It’s a comforting time; a time to slow down from the excitement of the hot summer days of no school, family vacations, and enjoying all the warm weather outdoor activities. It’s a time to prepare for the winter ahead of us by checking our furnaces and fireplaces and installing the storm doors and windows. Time to fill the oil tanks, and purchase cords of wood to keep the family warm and comfortable until the first signs of spring. So get out those long pants, sweaters, jackets, and boots and put away the shorts, tank tops, halters, and sandals until next year. Two other events that signal the fall season is Election Day on Tuesday, November 2nd and also, changing the clock by “falling back” one hour on Sunday, November 7th when Daylight Saving time ends. So get comfortable in your favorite chair with a warm comforter and a cup of hot cider with a cinnamon stick and enjoy, because before you know it, the signs of winter will soon be upon us.

YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK
October Agenda Meeting
Youngwood Borough Council held their monthly Agenda Meeting on Monday, September 27, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.. Cesare Muccari director of the Greensburg/Hempfield Library informed the council on “downloadables” which are books, movies, and music that can be downloaded to computers, I-pads, and other wireless items. PennDot sealed 22 manhole covers which were covered by the agility program with Youngwood. Leaf Pick-up will begin soon. 2011 budget meeting has been scheduled for October 20. The Halloween Parade will be sponsored by the Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept. on Sunday, October 31st.
October Council Meeting
Youngwood Borough Council held their regular monthly Council Meeting on Monday October 4, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Youngwood Light -up Night will be Saturday, November 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Depot Street will be closed for the event. Catch basin and storm water problems will be addressed on Clawson Avenue. The Sewage Authority reported that there are some repairs needed at the Sewage Plant. Attendance for Mr. Storey has been approved to attend a Bridge Maintenance/Inspection workshop.
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, October 25 at 7:00 p.m.
YOUNGWOOD BOROUGH Regular Council Meeting, Monday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m.
YOU, THE RESIDENTS ARE ALWAYS INVITED AND WELCOME TO ATTEND THESE MEETINGS.

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept http://www.youngwood/ fire.com

The annual Fund Drive Letters were sent out. We hope everybody will as generous as you have in the past and thank you all for your contributions. The Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept. answered 418 calls year to date in 2010.
SUNDAY EVENING DANCING music provided by a D.J. from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. On October 24th there will be a Halloween Dance.
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.
MONDAY, November 15 the Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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.
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE will be sponsored by the Fire Dept. on Sunday, Oct. 31st beginning at 5:30 p.m. All entries will meet at the Christ United Methodist Church as in past years. Refreshments will be served at the Fire Hall and community Trick or Treat will follow from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Youngwood Library www.youngwood.org/library

Story time with Miss Lynn at the Youngwood Library will be held Thursday, October 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 which took place on Sunday, October 3 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the New Stanton Bob Evans was very successful. The Youngwood Library received a check for $151 and your participation is greatly appreciated. Thank you very much for your support. A December event is in the planning and information will be in the next newsletter.
Hempfield Garden Club
The Holidays are almost upon us! Garden Club members will be once again assembling and decorating the Community Christmas Tree after Thanksgiving. This has been an annual project for the Club, using a different theme each year. The tree will be on display at the Borough Building for your viewing and enjoyment. Club meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month at Christ United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. For membership information, or to be our guest, call 724-635-0339

Youngwood Area Business Association
YABA Annual Light-up Night will be held on Saturday, November 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Depot Street between 4th and 3rd Streets. Mark your calendars for the big annual event.

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. The cook books can be pre-ordered anytime by calling Mary Ann Klingensmith at 724-925-2480 and leave a name, phone number, and number of books. They will also be available at the Community Center and pharmacies. A limited number have been ordered and there will be no reorder. Thank you again 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 Club’s Christmas tree and the Centennial quilts. The social hosted by the YARD members will
have basket raffles, a drawing with your ticket stub for a beautiful center piece and the Community Cookbook will also be available for purchase. Advance tickets are $12 and can be purchase by calling Pat Garris, 724-755-0319 or Mary Ann Klingensmith, 724-925-2480. Tickets the day of the tour will be $15 and will be available at First Trinity United Church of Christ, 13 S. 4th Street, where the tour originates and you will receive your tour book and a tour of the church. Also, on the tour is New Beginnings Evangelical Church and St. Paul United Methodist Church,. There will be 3 homes, the former historical Holy Cross School which is now Tots-N-Tikes where you will have the opportunity to see the classrooms decorated for the holidays, and The Simple Things Gift Shop located in the historical Fiscus Home.

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. Also, we are always looking for committed volunteers over 18 years of age.
Youngwood Senior Citizens will meet on Wednesday, November 10, 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.

PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARES

The Nurturing Place
Preschool enrollment for children ages 3-5 is being accepted. To register your child, please call 724-925-2387. The Nurturing Place preschool students are having a lot of fun participating in the “Share A Story” program at the Youngwood Library.

Tots-N-Tikes
Zumba Classes are being held at the daycare on Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. A percentage of the income will be used for the needs of a different classroom each week. Childcare is offered for $1 a child.

CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS

Christ United Methodist Church
Monday Night Books will be held on November 1 @ 6:00 PM. We will be reading “MIstress of the Art of Death” by Ariana Franklin.
K-Force meets every Wednesday from 4 - 6:30 for ages K-5th grades. Call 724-925-2881 for information.
Oct. 11 - NEW Zumba Class starting at 6:30 will be held every Monday.
Oct. 16 - 5K Family Fun Walk for 2011,,,,Uganda Mission Trip　
Oct. 23 - Angel Food distribution & UM Women’s Conference.
Oct. 29 - Great Tomb Raid Family Fellowship 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Oct. 30 -Friendship Closet Clothing Distribution 9:00 - Noon.

Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church
Sunday worship service is at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults follows worship. On the first Sunday of each month a Fellowship/Friendship Brunch is held following Worship Service. Everyone is welcome. Bring a covered dish to share and enjoy the good food and great fellowship. Confirmation classes have begun for young people that are 11 Years of age and older.
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.
St. Luke’s Knifty Knitters did not meet in October. Contact the church office, 724-925-3321 for the next meeting date.

New Beginning Evangelical Church
The New Beginning Church is sponsoring a FREE community basketball clinic for boys and girls, K-8th Grades, October thru February. 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. Registration is limited and will be held on and Oct. 19 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.
This fall our worship leader Ms. Laura Schadle P.A.C. will facilitate our newest ministry titled: SUPERGIRLS for ages 15-24. Being a young adult girl is tough. Sometimes we just need a place to talk and ask the questions we’ve been dying to ask, but didn’t know where to turn or seek advice. For more information contact Liz Schadle at nbcladies@hotmail.com

Holy Ascension Serbian Orthodox Church
A SPAGHETTI DINNER will be held on Sunday October 31st from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the church hall. Donation: Adults, $6.00/Children $3.00/Children under 3 are FREE. Everyone is welcome!

St. Paul United Methodist Church
The ELECTION DAY FOOD AND BAKE SALE will be held on November 2nd in the Youngwood Community Center from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Affordable menu includes: Creamed Turkey and Biscuits or Sloppy Joe with Baked Beans or Hot Dog /Sauerkraut with Coleslaw. All meals include Beverage and Dessert. Bake Sale on site plus Silent Auction - Theme Baskets.
Aerobics Class is held every Monday from 7:30 to 8:30. Home Work Tutoring is held every Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Disciple Bible Study is held every Thursday from7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Community Choralers
The Community Choralers are rehearsing for their Christmas program on Sundays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. 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. Please contact director Pat Miller for more information at the church, 724-925-2881.

Sign-up for:

OPERATION SANTA CLALUS--PROJECT BUNDLE-UP--SHEETZ CHRISTMAS
All sponsored by the Salvation Army, New Stanton Service Unit 562
Sign up will be held on November 18th at New Stanton United Methodist Church from 11:00-1:00 p.m.
Operation Santa Claus --Groceries and Food Vouchers for qualifying participants any age.
Project Bundle-up--for children birth to 18 years of age and seniors 62 and over.
Sheetz Christmas--for children under 12 years of age who did not participate last year.
For more information call New Stanton Salvation Army Office, 724-925-6888. Participants must live in the 15616, 15639, 15672, 15697 zip area.

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