Youngsville Area News in Brief
Youngsville Borough
Holiday Notice
Youngsville Borough office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The public works personnel will be off for their floating holiday on Monday, Dec. 2. Monday’s garbage pickup will be Tuesday. There will be no recyclables pick-up for December. Tuesday’s garbage pickup will be Wednesday. The office will be open.
Library thanks
recent “Angels”
From now until Friday, Dec. 23 the Youngsville Library has a special tree on display near the Circulation Desk.
The Library Angel Tree is filled with ornaments listing basic items (and their cost) that are vital to the survival of the library, everything from stamps to DVDs to copy paper and even general donations toward every day operating expenses. Community members are encouraged to take an ornament from the tree and make a donation at the circulation desk. You will receive a Library Angel ornament to place back on the tree for each Angel-donation that is made. You also have the option to make a donation to honor someone or in memoriam.
“This annual fundraising event was started by the library Friends in 2009 in response to the wave of cuts in state and county support,” said library Director, Kristy Wallace, “and has become yet another way for our library to try to counteract a portion of the over $11,000 loss in income that we have been experiencing on a yearly basis. We are truly grateful for all our ‘Angels’ who support us every year.”
To become a Library Angel just stop by the Youngsville Library during business hours or you can mail a general Library Angel donation to Youngsville Public library c/o Library Angel Program, 100 Broad St., Youngsville, PA 16371. Be sure to include the name you would like to be placed on the Angel (and if it is in memoriam or in honor of an individual).
A special thank-you to our most recent Library Angels: General donations: Donald Owens; Toward Gas Bill: Elsa Manelick; Copy Paper: Gail Cowan; Evelyn Ann Stufflebeam; Elaine West; Stamps: Evelyn Ann Stufflebeam; MaryLu Zock; Children’s DVD: In Honor Of Lucas Natale, made by June Natale; Nicole Cowan; Evelyn Ann Stufflebeam; Florence Jackson; DVDs: In Honor Of Mary Rapp, made by Chuck Rapp; Donald Owens; Office Supplies: Evelyn Ann Stufflebeam; Magazines: In Honor Of Family & Friends, made by Bud & Sue Kibbey; Zock Family; Callie & Bob Green, Catherine Hazeltine; Newspapers: Rose McCanna; Light bulbs: Evelyn Ann Stufflebeam; Book collection: In Memory of John Kent, made by Barb Kent; In Memory Of Charles & Helen Samuelson, made by Zock Family; In Honor Of Friends & Family, made by Hazeltine Family; In Honor Of Mary Rapp, made by Chuck Rapp.
Youngsville Christmas
Coloring Contest
The winners of the Christmas coloring contest will be announced during the Hometown Christmas. Pick up you coloring entry sheets at the borough office, 40 Railroad St.
Youngsville Home
Decorating Contest
The Youngsville Home Decorating Contest judging will be done on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Contact the borough office by Dec. 6 at 563-4604 to let us know you would like your home to be included in the judging. The categories are Most Traditional, Most Festive, Most Unique, and Best of Show. There will be prizes for first place in each category.
Head Start sees
Juggler Ian Ashbaugh
Mrs. Ramona’s Head Start class visited Mugs Restaurant to see Pharmacist/ Juggler Ian Ashbaugh. The Y.E.M.S. Head Start Class was studying a unit on different types of balls and how they are used every day. Ashbaugh demonstrated the art of juggling with 3 balls at a time and one special clear ball that he did many throws with into the air. The children enjoyed the performance and were treated to cups of hot chocolate and the show. The children thanked Mr. Ashbaugh before returning to school.
Turkey Party benefits
Basketball Boosters
YHS basketball boosters will be having a turkey party on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the fire hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. raffle starts at 7. Free admission and have to be 18 or older to attend. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Youngsville Touchdown
Club Fundraiser
The Youngsville Touchdown club is selling $5 tickets for a Liberty Colonial Gun Safe. The safe is from Bower’s Liberty Safes and holds up to 25 guns. All proceeds will benefit the Youngsville junior high and varsity football players and cheerleaders. If 500 tickets are sold, Dick Bower will pay $500 towards the cost of the safe. Tickets can be purchased at Watson’s, Bower’s Liberty Safe’s or Facebook Youngsville Touchdown Club. The drawing will be held Nov. 30 at the YHS Basketball Turkey Party at the Youngsville Fire Hall. Only 800 tickets were made.
Healing Services
planned
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church will be offering services of prayer for healing each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Church. Worship and prayer will be led by the Rev. Larry Scofield and the Rev. Sue Scofield together with a team from the church membership.
Anyone, from any denomination or faith background, who desires God’s help, is welcome. The church is located at 343 E. Main St. in Youngsville.
Truck Load
Christmas Auction
On Dec. 8, a Truck Load Auction with special Christmas gift items and wholesale food at the Garland Community Center, 204 Extension Rd., Garland. Doors will open at noon, auction begins at 1 p.m. Auctioneer Vennie Hotchkiss, Apprentice Auctioneer Donald McKuh. All new merchandise and non-perishable food will be available at this auction. For more info call Cheryl, 563-4374.
Winter Concert at
Youngsville High School
A Winter Concert will be held on Dec. 5 at the Youngsville High School auditorium at 7 p.m. The Junior and Senior Choirs will perform at this concert. The Magical Choir also will also provide festive holiday music. Come and enjoy the evening with family as a prelude for the coming holidays. The concert is free to the public.
Ladies Holiday
Luncheon Planned
A Ladies Holiday Bunch will be held on Dec. 7 at the Evangelical United Methodist Church on 18 Second St.,, Youngsville from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All Ladies invited. If you are attending, call the church office at 563-4351 and inform the office, how many will be coming. Reservations would be taken until Dec. 3. A donation would be appreciated. This is to benefit the Women’s Ministry at the EUM Church.
Victorian Christmas
Open House
Warren County Historical Society, 210 Fourth Ave., Warren, will celebrate a Victorian Christmas on Friday, Dec. 6 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Come and experience the spectacularly decorated house, listen to live music featuring the YHS orchestra, and view a new doll exhibit and a loom demonstration. Guests may take a horse-drawn trolley ride through downtown Warren, while listening to stories of old. Cost is $5 a ticket; first come first served. For more information, call 723-1795, visit www.warrenhistory.org, or like the Warren County Historical Society on Facebook.
Arrow Leadership
Institute Seminar
On Nov. 10-13 five Youngsville High School students went to Penn State to the Arrow Leadership Institute. Mallory Eastman, Emily McChesney, Samuel Bubbenmoyer, Aaron Hoover, and Zach Sanford, who are all members of The Front Line at YHS, learned leadership skills. The institute teaches the students to embrace their leadership qualities. This year 21 schools across Pennsylvania were involved in the leadership institute. They have to put together a project to benefit their high school community. As they work on their project ideas, they also interact with new friends from all over Pennsylvania.
They attend a workshop for diversity. They team build, plan with a professional, share their talents at a talent contest, tour Penn State main campus and learn. The Front Line has been successful at YHS for five years, and they operate a mentor program. The program helps the middle school (8th grade) transition to the high school. The Front Line Mentors work to make the high school a friendlier place for the freshmen. They realize what it was like to transition from middle school to high school and they try to help relieve some of the fears of their mentees.
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Winter Wonderland Craft Show, sponsored by Youngsville Fireman’s Auxiliary will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Youngsville Fire Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be 107 tables, food available, a Chinese auction, free admission. For information call 563-4042.
Writer’s Workshop
Featuring local author Reg Darling at the Wilder Museum of Warren County History 51 Erie Avenue, Irvine, PA 16329, Saturday, Nov. 23 at 1 PM.; learn how to improve your writing from an experienced, published author. Pre-registration is appreciated. Cost is $10. A copy of Darling’s A Story of One’s Own: Reading, Writing, and Understanding Memoir will be provided. For more information, call (814)723-1795, visit www.warrenhistory.org, or like the Warren County Historical Society on Facebook.
Open house, dinner
Free Thanksgiving dinner at the Youngsville Free Methodist Church, 179 Davis St. (new location) on Sunday, Nov. 24, 4-7 p.m. No reservations necessary. Phone 563-9009 with questions.
Community Thanksgiving
On Tuesday Nov. 26, a Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at the Saron Lutheran Church in Youngsville. The service will commence at 7:30 p.m. and all in the community are welcome and urged to attend. It is requested that those attending bring a non-perishable food donation to assist those in the area that not fortunate enough to have a balanced meal for the holidays.
Office closed
Youngsville Borough Office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The public works personnel will be off for their floating holiday on Monday Dec. 2. Monday’s garbage pickup will be Tuesday. Recyclables’ will be pick-up on Nov. 27th; there will be no recyclables’ pick-up for December 2013. Tuesday’s garbage pickup will be Wednesday. The office will be open.
Truck load auction
On Nov. 24, a Truck load auction with special Christmas gift items and wholesale food and new merchandise, non-perishable food will be held at Garland Community Center, 204 Extension Road, Garland, PA 16416. Doors will open at 12 Noon. Auction begins at 1 p.m. Auctioneer Vennie Hotchkiss AU005078, Apprentice Auctioneer Donald McKuhn AA019338. For more Info call Cheryl @ 563-4374.
Restore store
Restore the store on the corner of IOOF and Main Street in Youngsville has a large variety of gently used clothing available for winter. Many coats and jeans and sweaters along with other items. A number of toys and games are also available. Come in and browse and the staff will assist you if needed. The cost of each item is .50. The Restore Store hours are Monday 10a.m. – 6p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m.-2p.m.; Wednesday 1p.m. – 5p.m.; Thursday noon-4p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10a.m.-2p.m. The proceeds of the store benefit the Branch Fellowship and Love Inc. Ministries.
Girl Scouts
Youngsville Girl Scout troop 36676 visited Build-a-Bear as a reward for all their hard work. Pictured are: (front row, left to right) Maddie, Brianne, Sammy, Dilyn, Rorie ( back row, left to right) Madison, Alexa, Careena, Elizabeth, Haley, Emily.
Head Start
Youngsville I Head Start class recently enjoyed a trip to Warren’s Pizza Hut. The children took a tour and made their own pizzas.
Class of ’64
Youngsville Class of 1964 will meet Tuesday, Nov. 26, at New Beginnings in Sugar Grove at 12:30 p.m. For more information contact Fred Peters 563-9493.
Junior District Chorus
Twelve students from the Youngsville Middle-High and the Warren County Christian School attended Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 2 IU 5 Junior District Chorus on Nov. 16, 2013 held at the Titusville Area Middle and High School.
The guest conductors were Zachary Scott Covington and Mary Lynne Peters. The festival host was Andrea Strong. Thirty-two schools were represented from Warren, Erie and Crawford County School Districts.
The students that attended from Warren County Christian School were Desirae Kerr, Josiah Poindexter and Rachel Beatty accompanied by Mrs. Denise Kolcharno, Music Director at WCCS. Unable to go and not pictured was Rebekah Erdman, Students from Youngsville Middle School attended were Aleea Giese; Reaghan Chase; Jasmine Kays; Elizabeth Lucks and Nyko Mercado , Music Director, Patty Bush; Youngsville High School Students in attendance were Sarah Camp, Jacob Stover and Nicole Martin , Music Director, Anna Bielawski.
Backpack program
The Youngsville Ministerium Food Pantry, a ministry of the Youngsville Area Ministerium, is working with Second Harvest Food Bank and the Warren County School District to implement a Backpack Food Program in the Youngsville Attendance area. The Youngsville program will be the next stage of the pilot program currently being implemented in the Warren County School District. The Youngsville Elementary school has the second highest percentage of students eligible for free and reduced lunch in the Warren County School District with over 55 percent of the students eligible or over 300 children.
Youngsville Elementary Students who receive free and reduced lunch can choose to participate in the program. Those who participate will receive eight items of food to take home on Fridays for a breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack for both Saturday and Sunday. The food pantry has set a goal to raise at least enough money to sponsor 100 students in the Backpack Food Program for one year at a total of $15,000. The cost to sponsor a child is $150.00 per year.
Monetary Donations small and large are welcomed. Send donations to Youngsville Ministerium Food Pantry, C/O Evangelical United Methodist Church, 18 Second Street, Youngsville, PA 16371. Make checks out to either Youngsville Ministerium Food Pantry or Evangelical United Methodist Church (EUM) and indicate Backpack Program.
The Youngsville Ministerium Food Pantry, a ministry of the Youngsville Area Ministerium believes that through this area’s generosity this program can be added to the existing food program. For more information you can contact Evangelical United Methodist Church at 814-563-4351
Friends of BVSP
The Friends of the Brokenstraw Valley Swimming Pool is holding a 13-basket raffle with the drawing taking place at 7:45pm on Dec. 13 at this year’s Christmas Walk. The baskets are on display at the Youngsville Pharmacy and Love Inc. Tickets may be purchased at the walk or ahead of time at the pharmacy, Heaven Scent, Weidner’s Deli and at the Youngsville Borough Office for the cost of 1 for $1 or a sheet of 10 for $5 starting today. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used for capital improvements at the pool.
Turkey Party
YHS basketball boosters will be having a turkey party on Saturday, Nov. 30, at the fire hall. Doors open at 6 p.m.; raffle starts at 7p.m. Free admission and have to be 18 or older to attend. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Touchdown Club
The Youngsville Touchdown club is selling $5 tickets for a Liberty Colonial Gun Safe. The safe is from Bower’s Liberty Safes and holds up to 25 guns. All proceeds from this raffle will benefit the Youngsville junior high and varsity football players and cheerleaders. If 500 tickets are sold, Dick Bower will pay $500 towards the cost of the safe. Tickets can be purchased at Watson’s, Bower’s Liberty Safes or Facebook Youngsville Touchdown Club. The drawing will be held Nov. 30 at the YHS Basketball Turkey Party held at the Youngsville Fire Hall. Only 800 tickets were made.
Holiday Luncheon
A Ladies Holiday Bunch will be held on Dec. 7 at the Evangelical United Methodist Church at 18 Second Street Youngsville. The luncheon will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ladies are invited. If you are attending, please call the church office at 814-563-4351 and inform the office, how many will be coming. Reservations will be taken until Dec. 3. A donation would be appreciated. This is to benefit the Women’s Ministry at the EUM Church.
Youngsville Area News in Brief
Youngsville Seniors
Tag the Berlin Wall
World Freedom Day was Nov. 9, celebrating the fall of the Berlin Wall. In commemoration, students around the country and students tagged up their own Wall at YHS. Teacher Joe McClellan’s Government classes have been celebrating Freedom Week, celebrating the fall of the Berlin Wall on Nov. 9, 1989. They’ve seen documentaries, seen speeches by JFK and Reagan, and spray painted a “Berlin Wall” of their own with graffiti to express freedom and victory over Communism.
American Legion
Halloween (correction)
On Halloween night, the Sons and the Auxiliary of the American Legion handed out bags of candy and did drawings for DVDs and CD players for the children. The picture of Kennedy Cratty, Madeline Cratty, Evan Masiker, Karissa Cratty, Hayle and Payton Hammerbeck was taken in front of American Legion Post 658.
Youngsville Hometown
Christmas Planned
The holiday spirit is alive and well in downtown Youngsville. On Friday, Dec. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. the Youngsville Community will host its 34th annual Hometown Christmas.
Residents and visitors will gather to sing Christmas carols, participate in a tree-lighting ceremony and be entertained by activities, have homemade cookies and hot chocolate, ride on horse-drawn wagon, enjoy crafts, music, food, and a visit from Santa Claus. It is a great time to visit with friends.
“This event is truly our gift for our whole community. It is a whole group effort.” said Lisa Hagberg, Borough of Youngsville manager, who is chairing the Hometown Christmas event this year. “It is a community Christmas event open to anyone who is willing to help give our families things to do, and it will have a little bit of everything, such that ages 2 to 92 can all find something they like.”
So far, tentative activities planned for the evening include the Warren County Youth Connection performing their Christmas Show under the direction of Jennifer Koebley; YHS Art Club helping children craft gifts under the direction of their teacher Becky Yeager; the YHS Madrigals performing under the direction of Anna Bielawski, the YHS choral director; and The Conewango Clippers Barbershop Chorus will harmonize in the center of town.
Again this year, the United Methodist Church, at the corner of Main and Church streets, will have its warming station and serve free hot drinks and cookies, along with ornament decorating for the children. Shops in the downtown, such as the Allegheny Artistry, are holding open houses which include Mrs. Claus reading children’s books, and more.
Area restaurants, taverns, and our cafe invite family and friends to stop in for food and drinks. Plus, there is food in the streets with vendors from Love INC, the Masons, Brokenstraw Valley Swimming Pool Friends and others.
At 6 p.m. the Christmas parade starts from Kozy Korner Laundry Mat parking lot, 11 N. Main Street, and goes down E. Main Street towards Church Street. To join in the Christmas Parade, call the borough office, 563-4604, or as the parade is lining up assemble in the parking lot. So far, there are floats, hand-designed puppets manned by Youngsville High School students, holiday costume characters, and festive music. There is a special live appearance of Santa Claus at the parade’s conclusion. As the event gets closer, it will be decided where Santa will be located as he visits with children.
The Hometown Christmas is made up of all volunteers dedicated to promoting activities that inspire people to show their unique holiday spirit while enhancing the friendship and heritage of the community.
For further information and to offer your help, call the borough office at 563-4604. Hometown Christmas will take place whether it rains or snows. The next Christmas Committee meeting will be on Monday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. at the borough office, 40 Railroad St. Everyone is welcome.
Youngsville Christmas
Coloring Contest
The winners of the Christmas coloring contest will be announced during the Hometown Christmas. Pick up your coloring entry sheets at the borough Office, 40 Railroad St., Youngsville.
Home Decorating
Contest
The Youngsville Home Decorating Contest judging will be done on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Contact the borough office by Dec. 6 at 563-4604 to let us know you would like your home to be included in the judging.
The categories are Most Traditional, Most Festive, Most Unique, and Best of Show. There will be prizes for first place in each category.
Turkey Party Benefits
Basketball Boosters
YHS Basketball Boosters will be having a turkey party on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the fire hall. Doors open at 6 p.m., raffle starts at 7 p.m. Free admission and have to be 18 or older to attend. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Writer’s Workshop
Featuring local author Reg Darling at the Wilder Museum of Warren County Historical Society, 51 Erie Ave., Irvine, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. Learn how to improve your writing from an experienced, published author. Pre-registration is appreciated. Cost is $10. A copy of Darling’s “A Story of One’s Own: Reading, Writing, and Understanding Memoir” will be provided.
For more information, call (723-1795, visit www.warrenhistory.org, or like the Warren County Historical Society on Facebook.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Free Thanksgiving dinner will be held at the Youngsville Free Methodist Church, 179 Davis St. (new location) on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. No reservations necessary. Phone 563-9009 with questions.
Youngsville Borough
Holiday Notice
Youngsville Borough office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The public works personnel will be off for their floating holiday on Monday, Dec. 2. Monday’s garbage pickup will be Tuesday, Tuesday’s garbage pickup will be Wednesday. The office will be open.
Youngsville Library
Annual Meeting
The Youngsville Public Library will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 3 pm. The public is welcome to attend.
Santa & Stories
at Library
Youngsville Borough co-chairs and representatives are now organizing Youngsville’s Hometown Christmas event. The Friends and board members of the Youngsville Public Library have been asked by the co-chairs to continue the tradition of hosting Santa & Stories at the library.
Santa will be at the library on Friday, Dec. 13 from 6:30 to 8 pm (immediately following the Hometown Christmas parade and tree-lighting ceremony beginning at 6 pm to approximately 6:20 p.m). As in previous years, the Santa shuttle wagon ride will be available to shuttle people to and from the library. The shuttle pickup site will be in front of PNC. Children and parents who visit the library will not only see Santa but will also be able to listen to Christmas stories, receive a candy cane from Santa as well as a treat, small toy, and gently-used book.
pm. Proceeds benefit Youngsville Instrumental Boosters.
Youngsville Volunteer
Fire Department Event
Winter Wonderland Craft Show, sponsored by Youngsville Fireman’s Auxiliary, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Youngsville Fire Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be 107 tables – food available, a Chinese auction, free admission. For information, call 563-4042.
Truck Load Auction
On Nov. 24, a Truck Load Auction with special Christmas gift items and wholesale food and new merchandise, non-perishable food will be held at Garland Community Center, 204 Extension Rd., Garland. Doors will open at noon. Auction begins at 1 p.m.. Auctioneer Vennie Hotchkiss, Apprentice Auctioneer Donald McKuhn. For more information, call Cheryl, 563-4374.
Landscaping Installed
The landscaping was put in place on Railroad Street before the snowfall. The street light will arrive sometime in December . The E. Main Street Project is in process of applying for a grant to continue to ROY project.