YOUNGWOOD

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Issue #18 “School Days” September 1, 2011

From the Editor’s Desk

I can still remember my mother walking me up to the yellow brick school house for my first day of school. Living in a small town of approximately 1 sq. mile, everyone walked to school, there were no school buses. After that you were entrusted to an older sibling or older neighbor and you all walked to school together, gathering up kids along the way. We were permitted to take short cuts through people’s yards as long as we stayed on their sidewalks and didn’t touch anything. We studied basic subjects and the Peterson Method of writing. The yellow brick school was our home until it was time to go to high school in the red brick building, which is now the Community Center and borough offices. When you went to high school new students were bused in from New Stanton and Hunker. There was no such thing as a Snow Day and I don‘t even remember too many snow plows but, everyone had a shovel. Do you remember heavy, wool leggings and rubber boots, frozen cream on the milk bottles, and thick artistic ice on the windows? Most of the teachers, principal, and staff were your neighbors so everyone got to school which was heated by coal burning boilers. The only pollution was the chimney smoke coming from coal furnaces in every house and business in town and the steam locomotives.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 - SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

I was a young child, but I still remember my parents talking about President Roosevelt’s radio speech when Pearl Harbor was bombed and he said December 7, 1941 will be a “date which will live in infamy” and now we have this generation’s infamous date of September 11, 2001, 60 years later. Both were evil deeds, a publicly known infamous act against the United States of America. Both took lives of innocent men and women who were going about their daily lives on those two dreadful days when everything and everybody changed forever. Both days were interrupted by planes streaming across the peaceful blue skies and causing death and injury of innocent people and destruction beyond imagination. Let us all remember in our prayers those who perished and the family members left behind to try to go on with lives that will never be the same. Pray for the first responders, the police and all others who worked undauntedly to do everything they could for their fellow Americans. Members of our own Youngwood Volunteer Fire Department were among those first responders. “God Bless America”

YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK

August Council Meeting

Youngwood Borough Council held their regular monthly Council Meeting on Mon., August 1, 2011 at 7 p.m. The street projects have been awarded and work will start soon. Many home owners have received letters for the unsafe condition of their properties. Storm water issues are being addressed.

September Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 6th at 7 p.m. in the Community Center.

October Agenda Meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 26th , at 7 p.m. for general discussion and public hearings.

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 October 1, please send all information to be published by September 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 music provided by a D.J. from 6 to 10 p.m. on September 25th.

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS live bands play music from the Big Band Era, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES will begin again on Sept. 10th, The Dallas Marks Band and Sept. 24th, Saddle Up will be playing. Doors open at 9 p.m.

ANNUAL GOLF OUTING will be held at Cherry Creek Golf Club on Saturday, Sept. 17th. For more details and to sign up call John Storey Jr. at 724-244-7495 or Frank Miscovich at 724-640-6423.

CASH BASH will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22nd from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets available from any fireman.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will be held at the fire hall on Monday, Sept. 19th from 1 to 7 p.m.

The Fire Dept. is always looking for new members. Contact any current member if interested.

The Youngwood Volunteer Hose Co. #1 answered 326 calls this year through August 21, 2011.

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

Park-N-Pool

The Hayden’s Pharmacy Car Show was held on July 31st from 12-5 at the Youngwood Area Park and Pool. This benefit hosted about 70 cars from 1929 -to present day; beautiful cars, great food, and music for the whole family. The show had Spectator Choice awards for different categories; the winners were:

Best Vehicle Pre 1940 - Michael DeFranco - 1939 LaSalle

Best Vehicle 1941-1950 - Cris and Molly Detwiler - Nash Super 600 1948

Best Vehicle 1951-1960- Carl Ohr - Chevy Bel Air 1955

Best Vehicle 1961-1970- Bill Hensler - Chevelle SS 1970

Best Vehicle 1971-1980 - Harry & Clara Robare - Camaro 1979

Best Vehicle 1981-1990 - Becky Blank - Buick Rivierva 1985

Best Vehicle 1991-present - Dave Stahl - Ford Thunderbird 2003

Best Interior - Henry Kopczak - Ford Skyline 1958 Best Engine - Carl Ohr - Chevy Bel Air 1955

Best Paint Job - Henry Roland - Ford Sedan 1950 Best Modified Vehicle - Ken Requarth MGB 1971

Best Classic Vehicle - Cris and Molly Detwiler - Nash Super 600

Best Car - Henry Kopczak - Ford Skyliner 1958 Best Truck - Paul & Darlene Bush - Ford Pick up 1941

Hayden's Pharmacy provided trophies for the winners, raffle baskets, and gift bag for all. It was a day for the families to come out and see the great vehicles from yesterday. Many of these cars in the Park-N Pool parking lot would have been there 50 years ago - It was a great day to look back and remember!

The Hempfield Garden Club

Members and guests will be traveling by coach to Pittsburgh on Thursday, September 1 for their Fall Trip. The itinerary includes a tour of the Rodef Shalom Biblical Botanical Garden, as well as a tour of the Temple. Lunch will be enjoyed at Bucca di Beppo in Station Square, followed by an hour of shopping and browsing the shops of Station Square. The group will then enjoy an hour-long exploration of Pittsburgh by land and water aboard "Just Ducky", a World War II amphibious vehicle, known as a DUKW. If you would like information about the Garden Club, or if you would like to be our guest at a future meeting, please call 724-635-0339. GARDEN TIP: Two tips for early Fall: 1. For Lawns - apply a fertilizer and broad-leaf weed control to lawns this month. You can buy them in one formula, known as Weed-and-Feed Combination. Be sure to choose one for Fall application. 2. Bulbs - buy bulbs as soon as you see them in stores and garden centers. Keep them in a cool, dry place until planting in October.

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., September 8, 22, 29 AND October 6, 13, 20, 27. Please note there will be no story time Sept. 15th. Sign up on-line at www.youngwoodapl.org or call 724-925-9350

(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, Greene Jewelers. There are only a few left.

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 us on Wednesday at noon, September 14th , at Christ United Methodist Church for a catered meal ($5.00 each). Take advantage of this opportunity to renew friendships. After lunch a nurse from the Thorne Group will talk about relieving stress.

CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS

Holy Cross Catholic Church ANNUAL FESTIVAL 711 Depot Street

SEPTEMBER 17, 6:00—9:00 PM SEPTEMBER 18, 11:00 AM—7:00 PM

SATURDAY: SILVER SKY SUNDAY: FRANK POWASKI, and SADDLE UP

*GREAT FOOD *BINGO *BASKET RAFFLE *CHILDREN'S GAMES*

ADULT GAMES OF CHANCE & STEELER FOOTBALL IN THE BLACK & GOLD SZONE

St. Paul United Methodist 10:30 AM - September through May

Sunday, September 11th the morning worship will be held at New Stanton Park beginning at 10:30 a.m. with a “Pot Luck” picnic to follow in the company of your fellow worshipers!! There will be no Sunday School this morning.

Christ United Methodist Church ANNUAL FESTIVAL 100 Lincoln Street

6th ANNUAL APPLE FESTIVAL Sat., September 24th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

* Pancake & Sausage Breakfast * Craft Show * Face Painting * Children's Area * Dumplings * Apples & Flowers * Moon Walk * Book Sale * Theme Baskets * Lunch & Refreshments

K-Force starts Oct. 5th ...ages K - 5th grade at 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. $2.00 per child, includes dinner and all activities. All the staff have clearances. Call 724-925-2881 to register or for info.

First Trinity United Church of Christ-724-925-7043 Sunday Service: 9:00 a.m.

A church service and picnic was held at Weber Memorial Park on Aug. 23rd at 9 a.m. Summer service schedule continues thru Sept. 25th . The Fellowship Club will meet on Sept. 3rd. Canned goods and monetary donations will be collected for Meals on Wheels. Watch our sign for church and community messages.

Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church

Sunday, September 11th , the afternoon liturgy will be held at 2 p.m. in our additional worship center in our church hall, which is handicap accessible.

St. Luke's 1901-2011 is celebrating it's 110 Anniversary in October

Tots-N-Tikes Daycare, Preschool, and Learning Center

Applications are being accepted for 2011-2012 Preschool. Call Karen Janos, 724-925-7020.

THE COMMUNITY CHORALERS

The Community Choralers are planning for the upcoming Christmas Season. The first rehearsal date in early October will be announced in the next Youngwood Newsletter and through local church bulletins and newsletters. Rehearsals are held on Sunday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Youngwood. For more information, please contact director Pat Miller through the church, 724-925-2881

WCCC HOSTS UFO-BIGFOOT CONFERENCE

The Westmoreland Community College will host a UFO-Bigfoot conference on Saturday Oct 22nd and on Sunday Oct 23rd from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. There will be a dinner with the speakers Saturday evening. Speakers include Stanton Friedman, Dr Meldrum, Stan Gordon and John Ventre. There will also be a book signing Friday at 8 p.m. at the Greensburg Barnes and Noble. For more information and discounted package deals, visit www.mufonpa.com or contact John Ventre at 724 836 1266.