Youngsville Area News In Brief
Soup and Pie Lunch
Saron Lutheran Church is sponsoring a ‘Take Outs Only” soup and pie lunch on Friday, March 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. You may call 563-7662 to order your lunch. Soups available are chicken noodle and cream of potato with a variety of pies available. You may either pick up your lunch at the church or it can be delivered to you. All of this is available for only $6.
Fine Art and Vino Venue
Wine Tasting Tickets for the Fine Art and Vino Venue, Saturday, April 20, are now available at the Allegheny Artistry, Youngsville Pharmacy, Warren County Insurance, Allegheny Cellars Winery or by calling 814-730-2899. Pre-sale tickets with commemorative glass are $10 to those 21 or older, they will be $15 day of event. Please support the fund raising efforts of the Revitalization of Youngsville for downtown improvements and come out to have an entertaining afternoon with family and friends, vendor shopping, food, art and wine competitions. Admission is Free. Updates at www.artandvinovenue.blogspot.com
Breakfast at Applebee’s
YHS Softball is having a pancake breakfast at Applebee’s on Saturday, March 9, 2013, 8-10 am. Tickets are $6 each which includes pancakes, sausage and drink. Contact any YHS softball player or parent to purchase tickets or call 730-2592. You must have a ticket to attend the breakfast. Thank you for your support.
Books R Fun
There will be a “Books R Fun” book fair on Wednesday, March 13th from 10-3 at the Rouse Home in the recreation room. Many book and gifts at discount prices. The proceeds benefit the activities department. The public is very welcome to attend. The next scheduled book fairs will be on July 11 and October 23.
Cornfest
Yes, there will be a 2013 Corn Festival for 2013.
Because of the June Bicentennial Celebration in Youngsville, the annual Corn Festival celebration will be somewhat smaller than in past year’s, but we feel that it will be as much fun. Plans are still being made for the games and special events, but we will have a Snowmobile show on Saturday, Aug. 17, and a car show on Sunday, Aug. 18, both held at Island Park. We anticipate that we will be working around the construction on Railroad Street that is the first stage in our revitalization plan. Watch for further information about this event.
Baskets & Bowling
All 8 baskets from the Youngsville Library “Basket Extravaganza” fund raiser will be on display at Valley Bowling from Saturday, March 2 through Friday, March 8. Each basket is valued at a minimum of $75. All donations received from this “Basket Extravaganza” will directly benefit the Youngsville Library. 10 tickets for a $5 donation or 1 ticket for a $1 donation. Basket tickets will be available at Valley Bowling from March 2 through March 8 or can still be obtained at the Library during business hours. Drawing date is Monday, March 18.
Also, on Saturday, March 2, the first day that the baskets will be on display at the bowling alley, Valley Bowling is also holding a “Couples Scotch Doubles Tournament” with two time slots: 2 and 6 pm. Proceeds from the Tournament will benefit “Give Kids the World Village,” a nonprofit ‘wish-granting’ resort in Florida, which provides special accommodations for children between the ages of 3 and 18 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Walk-ins are welcome or call Valley Bowling at 563-4320 with questions or to reserve a time slot.
YHS Alumni
YHS alumni interested in planning their class reunion should contact YHS Alumni Committee. The planning will be done for your reunion. The annual 2013 Alumni Homecoming events planned start Thursday, Sept. 19, with the Homecoming Parade; Friday, YHS Tour, Homecoming football game with gathering at the alumni tent; Saturday, breakfast at Richard’s, Saturday evening, dinner-dance. The social / dinner (and/or) dance will be held at Youngsville Fire Hall. Tables will be reserved for classes and there is a separate room available if classes prefer to have a private area to congregate. Interested classmates or questions please contact 563-4060 or email yhsahomecoming@yahoo.com.
Volleyball
Any girl interested in playing volleyball for the 2013-2014 school year in grades 9th-12th please contact Jodi Cratty at 563-3315 or email jodi.cratty@yahoo.com.
Fundraising events will be starting soon.
Free e-filing of Taxes
JoAn’s Home VITA Site Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is a group of local independent volunteers from the Warren County area have partnered for another year with the IRS to do e-filing of taxes free for those with less than $50,000 per year income earned in PA. The IRS has provided the software and the tax law training as well as certifying the volunteers to do your taxes. Federal and state taxes will be e-filed. Tax and rent rebates, and local taxes will also be done. Do you qualify for Earned income credit, Child tax credit, or savings credit? If you are a senior, widow(er) or disabled, do you receive money from the state towards your property tax or rent payments? We help you receive all the money that is due to you. St. Luke’s Catholic Church W. Main St. Youngsville is hosting volunteers for the eighth year. Make that appointment by calling 563-6383, learn of the days and times in your area.
Stromboli & Pie Sale
The Youngsville Marching Eagles are selling Jane’s Stromboli and Pies. Each Stromboli is $3. Each pie is $10. See any band member to order or call Tina at 688-1980. Orders are being taken until March 2 and will be delivered on March 27, just in time for Easter. All items come frozen and need to be baked.
Outreach Dinner
The St. Francis Episcopal Church community outreach dinner will be on Tuesday, March 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. All proceeds from the dinner will go to help with medical expenses for Tim Dyer. He has been hospitalized in Erie since November from a car accident. The menu will be a spaghetti dinner with salad and dessert. Take outs for this dinner will be available. Donations will be appreciated.
Thank You
The YHS Softball team would like to thank everyone who participated in and supported their corn hole tournament. Congratulations to all of the winners! A special thanks to those who donated their winnings back to the softball team. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
Truck Load Auction
Garland Community Center is planning three events. On Sunday doors open at noon and the auction begins at 1 p.m. The auction includes new merchandise and non-perishable food.
A raffle party will be held on March 17. There is free admission and a free chicken and biscuit dinner. Doors open at 1 p.m. and dinner is at 2. There will be raffles, Chinese auction, cash raffles, special games and prizes for the kids.
An Amateur Comedy Night will be held Saturday April 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is free and comedians are wanted. Call Cheryl at (814) 563-4374 . Cash prizes will be offered and the audience will be the judge through donations. The comedian with the most donations wins. No children or teens permitted unless accompanied by a parent/guardian. Food and refreshments will be available.
Youngsville Area News in Brief
Cabin Fever Corn Hole
Tournament
The YHS Softball Team will sponsor a Corn Hole Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 23, in the YHS gymnasium. Cost is $15 per team.
Registration begins at 11 a.m. and tournament begins at noon. You can also register prior to that day by contacting any YHS softball player or parent for an entry form.
Any questions, contact Ron Jameson at 730-1577.
Touchdown Club
meeting
Youngsville Touchdown Club Sports Boosters will be holding a mandatory meeting for football players and their parents on Monday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss football helmets in regards to your child’s safety in the upcoming season.
For more information, contact Melissa Blakeslee at 563-3244.
Rouse Manor Luncheon
A senior luncheon for Rouse Manor residents is prepared the fourth Monday of each month by the Youngsville First United Methodist Church. On Monday, Feb. 25, the menu will be sloppy joes, potato chips, applesauce, and dessert.
The food is prepared and served by the Christian Service Sunday School class and other church members.
Spirit Week
Youngsville High School’s S.A.D.D. Club sponsored “Spirit Week” recently, featuring themed dress-days, an assembly, and fundraising.
The S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions) members planned and implemented activities promoting student camaraderie and positive rivalry among the faculty. With the upcoming county-wide S.A.D.D conference fast approaching in April, S.A.D.D. members needed to raise funds to cover the cost of their bus trip and other expenses.
YHS students voted in a “penny war” all week to determine which four teachers would be “pied” by students chosen by lottery. Spirit Week culminated in a pep assembly run entirely by S.A.D.D. members, where winter sports teams were introduced and the “winning” teachers were the target of the whipped-cream pies. S.A.D.D. Club rose over $200 in coins for their efforts.
Class of ’64
YHS class of ’64 will meet Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Youngsville American Legion at 12:30 p.m. for lunch.
For more information, contact Fred Peters at 563-9493.
Pittsfield Community
Center
A meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Pittsfield Community Center at 7 p.m. Topics discussed will be the Easter egg hunt and election of officers.
Members are needed, with meetings as needed, to help the Community Center. They are also looking for handyman. Contact Cindy Wolbert 563-9860 for further information.
Soup and Pie Lunch
Saron Lutheran Church is sponsoring a ‘Take Outs Only” soup and pie lunch on Friday, March 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. You may call 563-7850 prior to Feb. 28 to order your lunch or the day of the lunch call 563-7662. Soups available are chicken noodle and cream of potato with a variety of pies available.
You may either pick up your lunch at the church or it can be delivered to you. All of this is available for only $6.
Tickets on Sale
Wine Tasting Tickets for the Fine Art and Vino Venue are now available at the Allegheny Artistry, Youngsville Pharmacy, Warren County Insurance, Allegheny Cellars Winery or by calling 730-2899.
Pre-sale tickets with commemorative glass are $10 to those 21 or older, they will be $15 day of event.
Support the fund-raising efforts of the Revitalization of Youngsville for downtown improvements and come out to have an entertaining afternoon with family and friends, vendor shopping, food, art and wine competitions. Admission is free. Updates at www.artandvinovenue.blogspot.com
Breakfast at Applebee’s
YHS Softball is having a pancake breakfast at Applebee’s on Saturday, March 9, from 8 to 10 a.m. Tickets are $6 each which includes pancakes, sausage and drink. Contact any YHS softball player or parent to purchase tickets or call 730-2592.
You must have a ticket to attend the breakfast.
Books R Fun
There will be a “Books R Fun” book fair on Wednesday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rouse Home in the recreation room. Many book and gifts at discount prices. The proceeds benefit the activities department. The public is welcome to attend. The next scheduled book fairs will be on July 11 and Oct. 23.
YHS Alumni
YHS alumni interested in planning their class reunion contact YHS Alumni Committee. The planning will be done for your reunion. The annual 2013 Alumni Homecoming events planned start Thursday, Sept. 19 with the Homecoming Parade; Friday – YHS Tour, Homecoming football game with gathering at the Alumni tent; Saturday – breakfast at Richards, Saturday evening dinner, dance. The 5 p.m. social / dinner (and/or) dance will be held at Youngsville Fire Hall.
Tables will be reserved for classes and there is a separate room available if classes prefer to have a private area to congregate.
Interested classmates or questions, contact 563-4060 or email yhsahomecoming@yahoo.com.
Youngsville Area News In Brief
Rouse Senior
Fellowship
The Rouse Senior lunches are furnished every third Monday of each month at noon by the congregation at Saron. The dinner is planned a month in advance and someone from the congregation makes the food. Helpers report to the back door of the Manor at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 18 for this month.
Saron Lenten
Soup Supper
A Lenten soup supper will be held every Tuesday during Lent at 5:45 p.m. at the Saron Lutheran Church in Youngsville. The Maundy Thursday tureen dinner will be held at 6 p.m. with a service to follow.
Cabin Fever Corn
Hole Tournament
The YHS Softball Team will sponsor a Corn Hole Tournament on
Sat., Feb. 23, in the YHS gymnasium. Cost is $15 per team.
Registration begins at 11 a.m. and tournament begins at noon.
You can also register prior to that day by contacting any YHS softball
player or parent for an entry form. Any question please contact Ron
Jameson at 730-1577.
Pittsfield Community
Center
A meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Pittsfield Community Center at 7 p.m. Topics discussed will be the Easter egg hunt and election of officers. Members are needed, with meetings as needed, to help the Community Center. They are also looking for Handyman. Contact Cindy Wolbert 563-9860 for further information.
YEMS Kindergarten
Registration
Packets are available for the 2013-2014 Kindergarten registration at Youngsville Elementary Middle School. Completed packets can be returned on Tues., Feb. 19th from 9 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Bicentennial Raffle
The Youngsville Bicentennial Committee is raffling off a Valentine’s Day basket. The basket includes an overnight stay for a family of four at the Hampton Inn of Warren, use of the pool, a continental breakfast, and goodies to go along with the stay. The basket is in the window of the Youngsville Pharmacy and tickets are available at the borough office, the Youngsville Pharmacy, and Heaven Scent. The price of the tickets is 1 for $1, 3 for $2, and a sheet of ten for $5. All proceeds go to benefit the Bicentennial Celebration June 28-30.
Inventory sale
The ROY Store is already preparing for their Spring Reopening by having an Inventory Reduction Sale. The sale starts Feb. 15 to 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 106 East Main Street, Youngsville. The ROY Store shares space with the Bizarre Bazaar next to Allegheny Artistry Co-Op. It is time to make room for new items that the generous members of the community continue to donate to support ROY revitalization projects. Thanks to those who have donated to the Store in the past. Hopefully, as residents do their Spring cleaning they will continue to set aside those quality items that they no longer need for the ROY Store.
Money raised by the Store is used for grant matching funds, community events, etc. The new “Welcome to Youngsville” sign at the Western gateway to the town is the most resent project to use matching funds from ROY. The sign is located on the abandoned railroad pier between the Masonic Lodge and the old furniture factory. The money for the metal, animal silhouettes that are planned for each side of this sign has yet to be raised. Lighting for the sign is also in the long-range plan. Landscaping around the pier will be done in the spring. Hopefully, the visual clutter in the area will be relocated as well.
Why Belong?
It is that time of the year again. It’s time to show your appreciation for the eight years of cooperative work done by borough and community members to revitalize the community. It is also time to acknowledge the dedicated leadership of the ROY organization by joining or renewing your $10 Individual or $40 Business membership in The Revitalization Of Youngsville. The number of memberships translates as an approval rating of sorts for the amount of work done by the organization. An annual $10 individual membership is a small investment when compared to the volunteer hours and grant money acquired to improve Youngsville’s infrastructure.
Railroad Street, the first phase of Streetscape, will start in February or March depending on the weather. The project will include new sidewalks, lighting, crosswalks, and a Ceremonial Entrance. While the street is torn up, the Borough is taking the opportunity to replace decaying water lines. As soon as the work on Railroad St. begins, Youngsville can reapply for funding to do phase II of Streetscape from the bridge to Bates Street. This Spring, the first phase of the Hike/ Bike Trail, will begin. By any standard, the $10 investment is a good return for the Community. To Join ROY, send your contact information and $10 check to the Revitalization of Youngsville, Box 330 Youngsville, PA 16371 or call 563-4959.
Volleyball
Any girl interested in playing volleyball for the 2013-2014 school year in grades 9th-12th please contact Jodi Cratty at 563-3315 or email jodi.cratty@yahoo.com.
Fundraising events will be starting soon.
Soup, pie lunch
Saron Lutheran Church is sponsoring a ‘Take Outs Only” soup and pie lunch on Friday, March 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. You may call 563-7850 prior to Feb. 28 to order your lunch or the day of the lunch call 563-7662. Soups available are chicken noodle and cream of potato with a variety of pies available. You may either pick up your lunch at the church or it can be delivered to you. All of this is available for only $6.
Tickets on sale
Wine tasting tickets for the Fine Art and Vino Venue are now available at the Allegheny Artistry, Youngsville Pharmacy, Warren County Insurance, Allegheny Cellars Winery or by calling 814-730-2899. Pre-sale tickets with commemorative glass are $10 to those 21 or older, they will be $15 day of event. Please support the fund raising efforts of the Revitalization of Youngsville for downtown improvements and come out to have an entertaining afternoon with family and friends, vendor shopping, food, art and wine competitions. Admission is Free.
Love Your Library
Basket Extravaganza
The Friends of the Youngsville Library’s Third Annual “Love Your Library” Basket Extravaganza fundraising event is going on now through March 18. For a $5 donation, participants will receive 10 tickets to be used toward the 8 uniquely themed baskets which are on display at the library.
The baskets will be given away in a “Chinese auction” manner and the names of the 8 winners will be drawn on March 18th. All the “Basket Extravaganza” ticket donations will directly benefit the Youngsville Public Library. “This has become the second major fundraiser for the Library after the September Book Sale.
For this year the Friends of the Library created 8 uniquely themed baskets. Each basket has a minimum value of $75 but most baskets are valued far above that,” stated Library Director Kristy Wallace. “What makes this fundraising event so great is that there is a wide variety of high-quality baskets for people with all areas of interest. Also people have the opportunity to decide which basket or baskets interest them and can distribute their tickets accordingly.
So if you’re lucky enough to win, you win something you wanted! We are also very grateful to all the businesses that have either donated specific items or gift certificates or as is the case of West Penn Oil Co. Inc. sponsored an entire basket. Without the help of Richards, Mugs Cafe, Dick’s service center, Weidner’s Deli, The Black Cat, The Galley, Youngsville Agway, Pete’s Beverage, Outlet City, Youngsville Barnhart Davis, PVI, West Penn Oil Co., Inc., Tammy’s Hairitage, and Sue’s Beauty Salon the Friends wouldn’t have been able to offer so many items per basket. Josie Gerardi and Pete Trask are donating homemade goodies and Peggy Olson donated a large, hand-crocheted afghan. Baskets themes include “Gift Card Tree”, “Lottery Tree”, “Garden Basket w/stepping stone”, “Kitchen Basket”, “A Cheese, crackers, & ‘beverage’ Basket”, “Great for Guys”, “Ladies Basket”, and “Dinner & a Movie Basket” that has a $40 Applebee’s card, $20 Dipson theater card, and a DVD.”
Tickets are available at the Youngsville Library during business hours and from members of the Friends or Library Board. Ten tickets for a $5 donation or one ticket for a $1 donation. Business hours are Mon.-Tues., Noon to 7:30 p.m., Wed., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fri., Noon to 4 p.m., call 563-7670 for additional information.