YOUNGWOOD
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Issue #19 “Harvest Time” October 1, 2011
From the Editor’s Desk
When we were in school we learned poetry and many poems were never forgotten. One I remember starts, “Under the spreading chestnut tree the villiage smitty stands”. Bring back any memories? When we get to this time of year, the end of September thru October, I always think of the following poem. Especially driving on Depot Street in either direction through the countryside. Enjoy the cool down, Indian Summer is yet to come. MAK
The Goldenrod Is Yellow..."
September
The goldenrod is yellow, The corn is turning brown;
The trees in apple orchards, With fruit are bending down.
The gentian's bluest fringes, Are curing in the sun;
In dusty pods the milkweed, Its hidden silk has spun.
The sedges haunt their harvest, In every meadow's nook;
And asters by the brookside, Make asters in the brook. From dewy lanes at morning, The grapes' sweet odors rise;
At noon the roads all flutter, With yellow butterflies.
By all those lovely tokens, September days are here, With summer's best of weather, And autumn's best of cheer. - Helen Hunt Jackson
YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK
YOUNGWOOD BOROUGH AUTHORITY SEWAGE BILLING NOTICE:
Effective August 16, 2011 Youngwood Borough Authority adopted a resolution as follows:
Youngwood Borough Authority will issue a billing credit for the difference between estimated and actual water usage occurring only within the last one (1) year. No credit will be issued for estimated usage occurring prior to the last one (1) year.
September Council Meeting
Youngwood Borough Council held their regular monthly Council Meeting on Tue, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. Reflective house numbers can be ordered at the borough office. They would make good Christmas gifts and will make it easier for emergency personal to locate homes of those in need.
October Council Meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Community Center.
November Agenda Meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. for general discussion and public hearings. The date is changed because of the Halloween Parade.
MONTHLY PUBLICATIONS are available at Youngwood Boro Office, pharmacies, banks, Post Office, community churches, Youngwood Library, Sunoco, Adams Hardware, Hepler’s Hardware, and several local businesses. You may access the newsletter from http://youngwood.org click on the link Youngwood Community Newsletter
For November 1, 2011, please send all information to be published by October 20, 2011
Mary Ann Klingensmith, Editor
724-925-2480 PKling5504@aol.com.
Kris Long, Co-editor
724-433-3121 long.kris@comcast.net.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Youngwood Volunteer Fire Dept www.youngwoodfire.com
SUNDAY EVENING DANCING to music provided by a D.J. from 6 to 10 p.m. on October 30.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS live bands play music from the Big Band Era, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Our First CASH BASH will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22nd from 6 to 10 p.m. with $5, 000 in Prize Money given away. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Come for a fun evening, there will be plenty of refreshments and food, you may also win some money. Tickets are available from any fireman or call the fire hall at 724-925-6200 and leave a message. 2012 MUSTANG GT will be given away on Sat. Oct. 29. There are only four weeks left to purchase tickets at Bayer’s, Adams Hardware, Bando’s, Hayden’s, or the firemen’s trailer. Youngwood Volunteer Hose Co. #1 has answered 366 calls through September 22, 2011 We are always looking for new members that are interested in learning fire fighting skills and helping with the many Fire Dept. functions. Contact any current member if interested. The Fire Department is sponsoring our community Halloween Parade . Details on the back page.
Please continue to support our annual fund drive now going on.
Park-N-Pool
The Park & Pool board would like to send a big "Thank You" to everyone that helped in anyway to make the 50th Anniversary celebration a success. We had beautiful weather and a great turn out. We are planning on a Twist 'n Splash and car show again next year. Watch the newsletter for further information.
The Animal Friends of Westmoreland
Tie & Tails Auction fundraiser will be held on Friday, October 21, 2011 at Lakeview Lounge, Rt. 30, Greensburg, Pa. The event will feature Live, Silent & Chinese Auctions, Wine Bar, Cigar Bar & Dancing. Donation is $35 per person. Ticket includes dinner & dessert. Cash bar available. For tickets call the shelter at 724-925-2555 or visit on line: .http://www.animalfriendswestmoreland.org/
The Hempfield Garden Club
The October meeting will be held on Thursday, October 6, at Christ United Methodist Church beginning at 11 a.m.. The Youngwood Volunteer Fire Department will present a program on Fire Safety in the Home. 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: Bring Fall's October bursts of color indoors. A simple glass vase transforms a foliage display into naturally beautiful art. Choose a bouquet of maple, oak, sweet gum, dogwood, or persimmon leaves, which typically develop the brightest hues.
(YABA) Youngwood Area Business Association
The 5th Annual Light Up Night will be held Saturday, November 12th, starting at 6:30pm - 8:30pm on Depot Streets between 4th and 3rd - Santa will be making a special trip to Youngwood for the occasion!
More information or if you are interested in participating - call Ed Christofano (724) 925-8077
(YARD) Youngwood Area Revitalization & Development
There are still a few Community Cookbooks left and are available at Bayer’s Pharmacy, Hepler’s Hardware, and Youngwood Borough Office, and Greene Jewelers. Coming soon our new event sign in the parklet at 4th and Depot Streets. We couldn’t have done it without the communities’ support.
Youngwood Area Library
It's Story time with Miss Lynn at the Youngwood Area Public Library on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m., October 6, 13, 20, 27. Sign up on-line at www.youngwoodapl.org or call 724-925-9350.
If you are a member of the library you may download EBooks and downloadable audios at all the public libraries in our county for free. The library Ebooks will work on all major Ereader devices.
Youngwood Lions Club
Get your birthday/anniversary on the Lions Birthday Calendar!! 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 or call Marilynn Brown at 724-925-9585.
Youngwood Senior Citizens
Please join your friends on Wednesday at noon, October 12, at Christ United Methodist Church for a catered meal ($5.00 each/reservations required). After lunch Nancy Youngdahl will give a presentation on her recent mission trip to Lithuania.
CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS
St. Paul United Methodist-724-925-2761
10:30 AM - September through May
The Irwin Male Chorus will present a concert of Sacred Music on Sunday, October 23, at 4:30 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church. A FREE WILL offering will be taken to pay for the chorus’s expenses. Refreshments will follow in the church fellowship hall. Mark the date on your calendar and come and enjoy some wonderful music!
Christ United Methodist Church-724-925-2881
100 Lincoln Street
Oct.3: Monday Night Books Oct. selection "Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
Nov. selection " The Postmistress" by Sarah Blake. Meeting time: 6:00 PM
Oct. 6, K-Force After school Programs for ages K - 5th grade at 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. $2.00 per child, includes dinner, recreation, Bible lesson, and crafts.
Oct. 22: Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at 8:00 to 11:00. Cost: $6.00
Oct. 31: Community Halloween Parade Line-up 6:00 p.m.
First Trinity United Church of Christ-724-925-7043
Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.
The church will return to their fall-winter schedule on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 11:00 a.m. A light lunch will follow at Noon. Good Samaritan Collection this month is for Neighbors in Need. Plan ahead to attend our famous annual “SOUPER’’ luncheon on Friday, November 4 from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Six varieties of soups, sandwiches, desserts and beverage will be served. Cost is $6.50 per person. Bring your family and friends to this community event. Watch our sign for news and details.
New Beginning Evangelical Church-724-755-0105
LIGHTS our ladies group is open to the community. They focus on spiritual growth and service to those in need and will meet on Saturdays Oct.1,15,29 & Nov.12 from 9am-11am Call Liz @ 724-493-3377
Nov.1 Free Basketball Clinic for Kindergarten through 8th grade on Tuesday nights from 6-8pm @ Youngwood Community Center Gym. Call 724-755-0105 to pre-register, limit 50 children.
Nov. 19 Community Men’s Prayer Breakfast 8 a.m.
Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church
St. Luke's will have a special liturgy October 16th @ 2 p.m. to celebrate its 110th Anniversary in the community of Youngwood.
The Most Reverend Kurt F. Kusserow, Bishop of SWPA Synod, The Rev. S. Kessinger - Assistant to the Bishop, The Rev. J. Smaligo and St. Luke's Pastor, The Rev. Peter E. Nordby along with their fellow clergy will celebrate in word and sacrament this special liturgy. All are welcome to worship and give Thanks to God for His blessings of 110 years. A reception and dinner will follow, reservation required if interested please call Donna 724-836-2536.
The Community Choralers will rehearse for the upcoming Christmas Season during October and November on Sunday evenings, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, at Christ United Methodist Church in Youngwood. The singers are from local communities and churches. New singers are always welcome. Performances take place at retirement/assisted living centers, the State Correctional Institution, and various churches starting in December. The final concert is December 18, 7:30 PM, at Christ United Methodist Church with a fellowship hour to follow. For more information, please contact director Pat Miller through the church, 724-925-2881.
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE MONDAY,
OCTOBER 31, 2011
LINE UP AT CUM, 100 LINCOLN STREET.
PARADE STARTS AT 6:30 p.m.
ENDS AT THE FIRE HALL.
“TRICK OR TREATING“ UNTIL 8:30 PM.
