YOUNGWOOD
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Issue #17 “Dog Days of Summer” August 1, 2011
From the Editor’s Desk
What better way to spend the “Dog Days of Summer” but at our wonderful Park & Pool. The pool began as a dream for the residents of Youngwood area to enjoy the summer. With the hard work and determination of volunteers, many of whom are no longer with us, this dream was fulfilled to be enjoy by them, their children, and their grandchildren. Thank you to all the volunteers and the staff for your service and dedication in helping to preserve this priceless entity of Youngwood Borough over the past 50 years and for future generations to come. MAK
Youngwood Area Park & Pool Celebrates 50 Seasons
The time is upon us to celebrate the 50th season of the Youngwood Park & Pool. The committee, made up of Park & Pool board members and the Youngwood Area Business Association, have put together a grand week of events for the whole family. There is something for everyone. The festivities start on Saturday, July 30th. Contact Tina Nobile at 724-925-9860 or Janice Hawk at 724-925-6908 for more information.
July 30th BACK IN TIME BAND 7-10 pm $5 admin
featuring: Paul “T-Bird” Kettren, Mike Rega, Ron Defillipo
July 31st Car Cruise 12-5 pm $5 per car
BBQ chicken dinner – tickets available $6 adults - $4 kids
Aug 1st Kids day all day
Magician performance 12-3 pm
Aug 2nd Moonlight Swim 8-10 pm $2 admin
Aug 3rd Fabulous 50 cent day
food, drink, ice cream 50 cents
Aug 4th Twist 'N Splash 8-10 pm $5 admin
featuring the band: WICKED with Bree Fox
Aug 5th Movie Night 9-11 pm $5 admin
Aug 6th Youngwood Community Picnic 12-5 pm
all Youngwood residents welcome
Be a part of history and help mark this milestone that has been a part of so many memories for local kids and families. The Youngwood Park & Pool is truly a jewel in Youngwood. Support the celebration and bring all your friends.
For September 1, 2011, please send all information to be published by August 20, 2011
Mary Ann Klingensmith, Editor
724-925-2480 PKling5504@aol.com.
Kris Long, Co-editor
724-433-3121 long.kris@comcast.net.
YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK
July Council Meeting
Youngwood Borough Council held their regular monthly Council Meeting on Monday July 5, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. All solicitors must have a permit on them from the borough office. They are permitted to go door to door between 9 a.m to 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday only. Additional orders are being taken for reflective house numbers at the borough office at the discounted price of $10.
August Council Meeting
Youngwood Borough Council will hold their monthly Council Meeting on Monday, Aug. 1, 2011 at 7 p.m
September Agenda Meeting will be held on Monday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. for general discussion and public hearings.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept www.youngwoodfire.com
SUNDAY EVENING DANCING music provided by a D.J. from 6 to 10 p.m. on August 21..
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS live bands play music from the Big Band Era, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
The Fire Dept. is always looking for new members that are interested in learning fire fighting skills and helping with the many Fire hall functions. Contact any current member if interested.
The Youngwood Volunteer Hose Co. #1 answered 278 calls this year through June22, 2011.
This year’s Annual Firemen’s Carnival is now over and was a big success. The Fire Dept. along with the Ladies Auxiliary wish to thank all those who supported the carnival this year. A special thanks to our major sponsors for the reduced price ride nights: Pepsi-Cola, First Commonwealth Bank, Advance Auto Parts, Xfinity/Comcast, S. & T. Bank, and Stanwood Credit Union. We would also like to thank all the local Businesses that sponsored the Firemen’s Booths and all you residents that contributed to the Ladies Auxiliary Bank Sale. Lastly, we would like to thank all those who came to the carnival and had a great time. The food was good and the fireworks were the best we ever had. Next year’s Carnival will be held July 9 thru July 14, 2012.
Please continue to support our annual fund drive now going on.
The Hempfield Garden Club
The August meeting will be held on Thursday, August 4 at Christ United Methodist Church, at 11 a.m. The program is the annual Member Flower and Vegetable Show. If you are interested in coming to this or any future meeting as our guest, or for information about the Garden Club, please call 724-635-0339.
GARDEN TIP: August is a good time to sow a Fall crop of herbs, such as parsley and cilantro, as well as salad greens, including spinach and arugula. Also, be sure to stop fertilizing lawns, perennials, and woody plants by the middle of August. Any new growth that is encouraged late in the summer won't be sturdy enough to survive the cold autumn weather that's on its way.
Youngwood Area Library
There is a brochure at the Library with information about the summer reading programs – there are 3 or 4 programs a week. All programs are free but require registration in advance at the Youngwood Library.
The library will be participating in the Park N’ Pool’s celebration with Kid’s Day activities.
YARD Youngwood Area Revitalization & Development
There are still a few Community Cookbooks left and are available at Bayer’s Pharmacy, Hepler’s Hardware, Youngwood Borough Office, Cyber Depot, and Greene’s Jewelers..
“THANK YOU” to all who have purchased this Community Cookbook. Because of your support of our fund raisers over the past 2 years, we now have enough money to purchase our Community Event Sign which will be located in the parklet.
Youngwood Lions Club
Get your birthday/anniversary on the Lions Birthday Calendar!! What is the Lions Birthday Calendar? It is a calendar with you and your family’s individual birthdays and/or anniversary listed on their proper date. You can also have birthday listings in memory of a loved one. The cost is $6.00 per calendar and that includes 10 listings. You can see a calendar at the Youngwood Library or Hayden’s Pharmacy and if you’re interested give them your name & phone number and a Lion will call you or call Marilynn Brown at 724-925-9585. Support your Lions – they support Youngwood and surrounding area and our library.
The Youngwood Lions famous LION BROOMS sale will be held on Saturday August 20th from 9am - 3 pm , at Hayden’s Pharmacy, N. 4th Street, and Dr. Mondock’s at S. 4th Street & Burton Ave..
The Animal Friends of Westmoreland
If you love animals and would like to help out, we are looking for volunteers. Check out our website to print the volunteer application http://www.animalfriendswestmoreland.org/ The Animal Friends of Westmoreland is located at 216 Depot St., Youngwood, Pa. 15697. Phone number 724-925-2555
Youngwood Senior Citizens
The group will meet on Wednesday, August 10, noon, at Christ United Methodist Church. Note that this will be a catered meal—$5.00 to be paid at the door. Please advise your phone contact if you plan to attend. After lunch an author will entertain us by reading excerpts from his book.
CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS
Christ United Methodist Church
Monday Night Books: August 1, at 6:00 PM. Book is “Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls
Monday Night Books: September 6, at 6:00 PM. Room, a novel by Emily Donohue
August 10, from 7 - 9 PM "Safe Sanctuaries Workshop",
How to make your church or organization a safer environment for children, youth and vulnerable adults. Guest speaker, Beth Nelson. Call for reservation. Refreshments will be served. This is a FREE workshop.
Crafters needed for the 6th Annual Apple Festival to be held Saturday, September 24th from 8 - 3. A $10 deposit per table is need to hold your space. The money will be returned to you the day of the festival. All crafters and venders will be indoors. Please call the office for more information, 724-925-2881.
New Beginning Evangelical Church 724-755-0105 Sunday Morning Worship 10:00
Blended worship style / Sermon level is challenging
Wednesday Night Community Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Faith Lessens: Prophets and Kings
Bible Blast August 14,21, & 28 / Sunday Mornings 9:45am -11:30 a.m.
Children 12 under / Bible character role playing, craft, snack, and playground time
First Trinity United Church of Christ-724-925-7043 Sunday Service: 9:00 a.m.
Good Samaritan Collection for July will be used to support youth programs for Hoffman Homes, our church related facility located in eastern Pennsylvania. Keep watching our sign for church and community messages. Summer Sunday Service time continue through September .
Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church
August 21, 2011 St. Luke's afternoon liturgy and church picnic will be held at Harrold Zion Lutheran Church, Greensburg, @ 4 P.M. All are welcome bring your favorite covered dish.
St. Luke's 1901-2011 is celebrating it's 110 Anniversary this year
46TH ANNUAL
YOUNGWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
ALUMNI REUNION
Classes 1911 thru 1956
Youngwood High School Alumni Reunion
will be held on Saturday, September 17,
2011 at the Youngwood Firemen’s
Banquet Hall. Anyone who attended
Youngwood High School Is welcome.
Call Mayor Joan Derco, 734-925-9461
for information.
