February 2011 Newsletter

YOUNGWOOD

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Issue #11 “Happy Valentine‘s Day” February 1, 2011

From the Editor’s desk

Now that we have started a new year, we always hope for the best. Looking over the past year we all have experienced the good, the bad, and the indifferent. Well, here is the opportunity for you to change the indifference. The primary election will be on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 and there will be three (3) seats available on Youngwood Borough Council. Ending their terms this year are; Dan Genard, Kris Long, and John Moore. If you are interested in running for borough council, you must file at the Westmoreland County Court House, Election Bureau. The forms will be available on February 7, 2011 and must be returned by March 8, 2011. If you have questions call the Election Bureau at, 724-830-3150. In a small town like ours there are always tales going around but don’t let these deter you if you are interested in running for council. It’ s not a “piece of cake” and you have to keep the resident’s safety and wellbeing as top priority. But, when you do get a few crumbs and are able to make a difference for Youngwood and the families who live here, it is very rewarding. MAK

YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK

January Agenda Meeting

Youngwood Borough Council held their monthly Agenda Meeting on Monday, December 20, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. General discussion on upcoming appointments and seminars.

January Council Meeting

Youngwood Borough Council held their regular monthly Council Meeting on Monday January 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Annual appointments were made, we will retain Bove Engineering as Engineer, Yanitry Law Offices as Solicitor, William Brandt at Five Star Trail Representative, Emil Bove as primary Sewage Enforcement Officer, Dallas Leonard as the alternate Sewage Enforcement Officer, and Robin Long to the Vacancy Board. Motion carried to adopt the resolution authorizing payment of one mill of collected real estate tax to the Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept. Equipment and Apparatus Improvement Fund for 2011. Appointments were made to the Park & Pool and Recreation Boards. Foothills Soccer Agreement was approved for 2011. Community Newsletter will be published monthly. Public Works Supervisor, John Storey will attend a seminar on Pesticides in Harrisburg and Managing Conflict in Greentree during January. Reflective house numbers will be available for residents to order through the Borough at their own expense at a discounted price. All orders are to be prepaid. An order sheet will be available at the borough office for residents to fill out.

YOUNGWOOD BOROUGH Regular Council Meeting, Monday, February 7, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

YOUNGWOOD BOROUGH Agenda Meeting, Monday, February 28, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

YOU, THE RESIDENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AND INVITED TO ATTEND THESE MEETINGS.

MONTHLY PUBLICATION is currently available at Youngwood Boro Office, the pharmacies, the banks, Youngwood Post Office, community churches, Youngwood Area Library, Sheetz, Sunoco, Adams Hardware, and Hepler’s Hardware. For those who have computers you may access the newsletter from http://youngwood.org click on the link Youngwood Newsletter. Or you may go directly to http://mak-downtownallaround.blogspot.com

For March 1, 2011, please send all information to be published by February. 20, 2011

Mary Ann Klingensmith, Editor Kris Long, Co-editor

724-925-2480 PKling5504@aol.com. 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 p.m. to 10 p.m. on February 13. WEDNESDAY EVENINGS live bands play music from the Big Band Era, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

SATURDAY EVENING dance with Saddle Up on Saturday, March 5th ANNUAL GOLF BASH will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2011. Tickets are available from any firemen. Ticket are $20 and includes food, beverages, and many prizes. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and tickets will be available at the door. Tickets make a great Birthday gift. The Youngwood Volunteer Hose Co. #1 has answered 551 calls in 2010 and answered 21 calls by January 16, 2011.

Please continue to support our annual fund drive now going on.

Hempfield Garden Club

The February meeting and luncheon of the Hempfield Garden Club will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2011, at 11 AM at Christ United Methodist Church in Youngwood. The program will be presented by Rev. Robert Free on Raising and Keeping Bees. Guests are always welcome, and for more information please call 724-635-0339. GARDEN HINT: Plan for Spring - A snowy winter afternoon is the perfect time to plan your flower and vegetable gardens. So start leafing through seed and plant catalogs now. Once you've picked your favorite plants, begin placing orders or jot down what you want to purchase in the Spring from our local businesses that sell bedding plants. Plot out what will go where and dream of warm, sunny days!

Youngwood Area Library

BOB EVANS DAY at the New Stanton restaurant to benefit Youngwood Library will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2011 so mark your calendar. 15% of your bill will be donated to our Library. Forms are available at the library. If you don’t have a form just tell your server that you want to participate in the library event. Library hours are: Monday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Coming up in March and April there will be Story Time every Thursday; times will be published in the next newsletter.

Youngwood Area Revitalization & Development

There are still a few Community Cookbooks left and are available at Hayden’s Pharmacy, Adam’s Hardware, Bayer’s Pharmacy, Hepler’s Hardware, the Youngwood Library, Youngwood Borough Office, The Hair Station, and Cyber Depot. The books are $10 each.

The next community event that YARD will be sponsoring is the ANNUAL COMMUNITY YARD SALE to be held on Saturday, June 11, 2011. People from far and wide look forward to our annual event. It is a fund raiser for our organizations and churches. More information in March newsletter.

Youngwood Lion’s Club

Up and coming fund raising events. In April the club will be holding its Spring pancake and sausage breakfast at St Pauls Methodist church. The date has yet to be finalized but urge residents to look for posters in the near future. The club will again hold its annual Strawberry Festival in June. As always profits from these fund raising events go towards projects and services in our community. The Lions Club is an International service organization funding various projects for the sight impaired, scholarships, disaster relief, etc. The organization is actively seeking service minded individuals for membership. Contact any Lion Club member for details.

Tots-N-Tikes Preschool and Day Care.

Zumba Classes are being held at the daycare on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Childcare is offered for $1 a child. For Easter, Sib’s Candy will be sold as a fund raiser.

Animal Friends of Westmoreland

The Animal Friends of Westmoreland will be selling Fund Raising Coupon Tab booklet 2011 for $5.00. Coupons Redeemable at Participating Merchants such as. McDonald's, Subway, Fantastic Sam's, Papa John's, Diary Queen, Hoss's, Denny's, Packwood, Sea Base, Abie & Bimbo, Burger King, Sonic , Frosty Shack, Nicky D's, Taco Bell , Chuck E. Cheese's, Kings, Cozumel, Fox's Pizza Den, Ground Round, Degennaro Restaurant. Booklets can be purchased at The Animal Friends of Westmoreland 216 Depot St, Youngwood 724-925-2555 or from Danna at 724-925-3906 or Franny 724-832-3406. 2nd annual Cash Bash for the animals at Lakeview in Greensburg on Saturday, March 26. Event starts at 6 p.m. $30 per ticket. There will be 333 tickets sold, 3 numbers per ticket, need not be present to win. Tickets at Animal Friends, Platinum Salon and Spa, Pepperwood Grill, Dogs by Design, and Nelson Chiropractic.

CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS

Christ United Methodist Church-724-925-2881

K-Force Schedule, Theme: Touched by Jesus Wed. at 4-6:30, K-5th grade, $2 per child

Feb. 2nd- John the Baptist, 9th- Mary and Martha, 16th- Zacchaeus, 23rd- Women at the Well

ZUMBA starts Saturday Feb. 5th. Will be each Sat. during the month, cost $4, Strts @ noon.

Sunday "The Story" messages: Feb. 6th- The Beginning of the End (of the Kingdom of Israel), 13th- The Kingdom's Fall, 20th- Daniel in Exile, 27th- The Return Home

Pancake and Sausage Breakfast: Feb. 26, 8-11, Cost $6.00

First Trinity Church of Christ-724-925-7043

Sunday Services at 11 a.m. Our mission project for January was purchasing pajamas, nightgowns, and socks for the Blackburn Center Shelter in Greensburg. Monetary support was given as well. It provides a safe place for women and children that are victims of domestic abuse. A big “thank you” to all who supported our Chicken & Biscuit Dinner. An evening of good food and fellowship was enjoyed by all. Watch our sign for listings of future events and inspiring messages.

Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church-724-925-7811

“TREE OF HOPE PROJECT” $4,355 in donations was collected and donated to the following organizations: Operation Santa Clause, Youngwood Community Food Bank, Youngwood Lions Club, and 14th Quartermaster, Greensburg. Thank you to all who supported this Christmas fund raiser.

ANNUAL CARD PARY AND SALAD BAR sponsored by the Holy Cross Women’s Guild on Tuesday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $6.00 For reservations call Eleanor, 724-925-7792.

Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church

A special 2:00 p.m. Liturgy will be offered on Sunday, February 13 and on Sunday, March 13, 2011. 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.

Saint Paul United Methodist Church

Aerobics Class is held every Mon. from 7:30 to 8:30. Unfortunately, unless there is renewed interest in this activity, it will be discontinued after our final get-together on April 25, 2011. Come join us, men are welcome also. A Spaghetti Dinner will be held at Christ United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 5th from 4-7 p.m.