Youngsville Area News In Brief
STELLA WALTON
Correspondent
ROY Store
“Make an Offer Sale” will be held Friday Aug. 29 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Roy Store next door to Allegheny Artistry 106 East Main Street, Youngsville. No reasonable offer refused!
For those who may not know about the Roy Store, it is a store dedicated to selling nice donated items for the purpose of funding projects for the Revitalization of Youngsville. The Artistry supports the store in that they take care of sales year-around when there are not special sales like YABA Days. All of those sales have added up to thousands of dollars to help improve the community.
Since the Artistry is closing Aug. 31st, the future of the store is unknown. Regardless of what that future is, it is a good time to clear out the old to make room for the new in the Spring. Everything must go. We do not want to leave a mess for the next tenant even if that tenant is ROY again.
Library news
The Youngsville Public Library will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. Library material may be placed in the YPL drop-box. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 2, from noon to 7:30 pm.
If you’re looking for something new to watch or read over the Labor Day break, be sure to stop by the Youngsville Public Library. The newest adult DVD additions include: Gravity, Nebraska, Les Miserables, and Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug, Pacific Rim, and Seasons 1-3 of Game of Thrones. The newest kid’s DVDs include Tinkerbelle: lost treasure, Chicken Little, Journey 2: Mysterious Island and the Muppets take Manhattan.
“When it comes to the books that we offer, Youngsville Library has quite a few of the New York Times bestseller titles,” stated Library Director Kristy Wallace. “We have Face Off- edited by Baldacci, Elephant Company by Croke, The Goldfinch by Tartt, The Husband’s secret by Moriarty, and Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King, just to name a few.” Youngsville Library also has an always growing collection of Large Print titles and Christian Fiction titles. “We really do rely on monies from memorial donations and also the donations of current books by patrons who originally purchased the novel for themselves to keep our shelves stocked with current titles, which are of interest to the public.”
There are also great new titles for teens, such as If I Stay; The Fault in Our Stars; Looking for Alaska; The Book Thief; Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children; Hollow City; and an Abundance of Katherine’s. Library Hours are Mon & Tues Noon-7:30 pm; Wed 10-5, and Fri Noon-4 pm.
Youngsville Library’s Annual Used Books and Baked Goods “Sale” will be Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “This is a major fundraising event for our library,” stated Friends President Evelyn Ann Stufflebeam. “The Friends of the Youngsville Library will also sell hotdogs, water, and pop on both days from 11 am – 3pm. We would like to extend a very special thank you to the Tops Market in Youngsville for donating a $50 gift card toward the hotdog sale expenses. We truly appreciate their support.”
Regular library services, such as access to the public computers and checking out materials, will be offered during the special operational hours on Friday and Saturday. The Friends also welcome the donation of “gently-used” fiction books, DVDs, and videos for this important fundraiser during regular business hours (Monday & Tuesday noon-7:30, Wednesday 10-5, & Friday noon-4) Any questions or more information, please call during opening hours at 563-7670.
Office closed
Youngsville Borough Offices will be closed. Pick- up for garbage will change for next week. Monday’s Garbage Pick- up will be Tuesday and Tuesday’s Garbage Pick- up will be Wednesday.
Super Soaker
race results
5K Run Results: Male 14 & Under; 3rd Dean Procter, 2nd Brett Sowa, 1st Braden Wilson 22:16-Female 14 & Under;3rd Aubrey Yanger, 2nd Ellie Bojaczko, 1st Iris Roberts 32:40-Male 15-19;2nd Zach Lundberg, 1st Jake Marino 21:59-Female 15-19; 2nd Hannah Morris, 1st Brooklynn Messinger-Male 20-29;2nd Will Robinault, 1st Abel Robinalut 17:43-Female 20-29;3rd Lisa Lundberg, 2nd Emili Escamilla, 1st Katie Robinault 25:20-Male 30-39;1st Mike Olweine 26:00-Female 30-39-3rd Kari Degnan, 2nd Liz Feroniti, 1st Angela Quaken 26:34-Male 40-19;3rd Shawn Craig, 2nd Greg Procter, 1st Lonnie Heeter 18:40-Female 40-49; 3rd Margaret Rosequist, 2nd Stacey Robinault, 1st Kris Sowa 22:13-Male 50-59;No runners-Female 50-59;2nd Ann DiPasquale, 1st Donna Robinault 26:32-Male 60 & up-2nd Murry Robinault, 1st Dave Jones 35:16-Female 60 & up; No runners.
5k Walk Results: Male 15-19; 1st Tanner Rosenburg-Female 15-19; 2nd Devon Scalise-Franklin, 1st Taylor Rosenburg -Female 20-29;1st Danielle Seastrum-Male 40-49;1st Ron Haapala-Female 40-49;
2nd Shelly Cassell, 1st Tammy Dussia-Female 50-59; 3rd Deborah Seastrom, 2nd Linda Niedrick, 1st Julie Campion.
Wilder Museum
The Wilder Museum is having a “Just Warming Up!” fundraiser in September. This is an important event with the goal to raise money for a new heating unit for the museum. This new heating unit is needed to open the museum during the cold winter season, especially important this winter as the museum has been selected to host a traveling Civil War exhibit out of Pittsburgh from Dec. 6- Jan. 6. The fundraiser is planned Thursday, Sept. 18, 5-7 p.m.
Enjoy “The Best Chicken Dinner You Will Ever Have!” Dinner includes chicken, beans, roll, and choice of salad.
Tickets are $10 presale, $12 at the door and can be bought at the Wilder Museum, 51 Erie Ave., Irvine PA., the Warren County Historical Society, and www.warrenhistory.org.
At 6 pm., Warren County Tales will be the story of J.P. and Alice Jefferson. (814)723-1795
Bible study
Beginning Wednesday, Sept 10, there will be a new Bible study at First United Methodist and Evangelical United Methodist churches. The study is a new version of the Disciple Study called Disciple Fast Track. DFT will be 90 minutes weekly that will be a survey of the entire Bible. The first 12 weeks will concentrate on the Old Testament beginning in Genesis. The second 12 will concentrate on the New Testament beginning with Matthew. There will be one class at 10:30 a.m. at First UM on Wednesdays; one class at 7 p.m. at EUM on Wednesdays; and a third at 7 a.m. Thursdays at Mugs Cafe. Cost for study materials for each person is $35 (that covers manual and study guides for the entire 24-week study). For more information call 563-7861 or e-mail Pastor Rick Nelson @ rick@nelsonrb.net
Fuel Club
Wednesday evenings are about to get busy at the Youngsville Free Methodist Church. The Fuel community Youth program had a kick-off party Wednesday and is meeting weekly from 6:30 to 8:30. Fuel is for all teens in 6th grade to post high school and held in the Youngsville Free Methodist Church. 20/20 club is the weekly children’s program for those ages 4 through 6th grade, they will be kicking off with a ‘Treasure Hunter’s’ night on Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. following the first weekly JoyFull Cafe Wednesday evening Meal, being served at 5:00 pm.
Pool letter
Recently the community of Youngsville residents and others received a letter containing the following information:
Many of you are aware that Youngsville Borough’s 2014 budget contained funds for the municipal pool. However these funds are once again not sufficient enough to cover all operating expenses.
In February 2011, Friends of Brokenstraw Valley Swimming Pool, Inc. was formed to assist the Borough in funding the pool’s continued operation. We formed a non-profit corporation and have been registered as a 501C-3 public charity with the Internal Revenue Service. In that first year of operation, with financial assistance from our generous community members, we raised the funds needed to keep this valuable community asset open for the last three seasons.
Using the funds previously raised by our organization, we installed a new electric service and purchased needed pool equipment. In addition the pool walls and floor were sand blasted to remove decades of old paint, cracks were sealed and the entire pool surface was repainted. We plan to continue our efforts into the future for the benefit of the Brokenstraw Valley community, especially for the children for whom your pool has become a wonderful place for them to play, socialize and most importantly to learn to swim. Future capital improvements projects in the making are installing a 1 meter jump platform, converting the shallow end of the pool to a sloped entry with a splash pad and improving the overall appearance of the facility and surrounding area.
Again we need your help to continue our efforts. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to the Friends of BVSP, Inc. or become a business/corporation sponsor and assist us in keeping one of the most valuable community/regional assets open now and in future years.
To those who have made contributions in the past, we “thank you.” Please consider renewing your yearly sponsorship/membership or obtaining a new membership this year. Should you decide to make a contribution in addition to or in place of a membership, all are tax deductible.
Anyone who like to make a contribution to this project, please send to Friends of the Brokenstraw Valley Swimming Pool, Inc. P.O. Box 1, Youngsville, PA 16371 Thank you in advance for generosity and continued support.
Homecoming Weekend
The YHS Alumni Homecoming committee will once again be holding the annual Alumni Homecoming weekend. This event is held during the weekend of YHS Homecoming football game, Sept. 27.
Events start on Thursday, Sept. 25, with the traditional Homecoming Parade; Friday, Sept. 26, YHS Tour, Homecoming Football Game; Saturday, Sept. 27, Alumni breakfast at Richard’s and Saturday night dinner and dance to good old rock n roll.
All YHS Alumni are encouraged to attend. If planning a class reunion we can help. Please call, 563-4060, 489-3535, for the details. Young and old can attend. More details will be following soon.
The class of 1969 is looking for classmates. Please call, 664-9445 for information.
Youngsville Area News In Brief
4th Annual Canoe
Kayak Poker Run
The 4th Annual Canoe/Kayak Poker Run is set for Saturday, Aug. 23. Registration is from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Kinzua Dam boat launch. After registration and receiving your first card, climb aboard your boat and hit the Allegheny River. Be on the lookout for three stops along the way for you next three cards. Event ends at Betts Park boat launch where you will receive your final card and have the opportunity to buy two extra cards to increase your odds.
Cards must be turned in by 4:30 p.m. to be validated. Once they are validated, prizes will be awarded at 5 p.m., where we will be providing food as a “thank you” to all that came out to support us. There will also be a 50-50, giveaways and the chance to win a new kayak.
Registration is $25 per person; free t-shirt to first 100 registrants.
Transportation between the launch site and Betts is up to floaters to arrange. However, we will not leave people stranded. This is not a race and it will be held rain or shine. If, on the day of the event, there is severe weather expected, no boats will go in the water. We will instead head to Betts Park to enjoy the food and giveaways. This event benefits Youngsville ball field improvements.
Contact Steve Morris at 563-7788 for more info.
For those visitors from out of town, there is a campground with river access a little further down the river. It would make it very convenient for you to continue on down to your campsite after the event. It also gives you the opportunity to enjoy the area for the weekend.
The Countdown is On
Just one month, Sept. 19, until the deadline for reservations for the Alumni Dinner; contact Lou Ann Lauger at 563-4060 or Kathie Irwin at 489-3535; information at yhshomecoming@yahoo.com.
Reservations for dinner and dance are required on Saturday night $20 per person. Mail to Lou Ann Lauger, P.O. Box 235, Youngsville, PA 16371.
Events for Youngsville
Homecoming
Thursday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. Homecoming Parade and Bon Fire at Mike Shine Field
Friday, Sept. 26, 5:30 Tour of the high school, gather at side entrance; 7 p.m. Homecoming Football Game at Mike Shine Field (don’t forget to visit the Alumni tent at the football game)
Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m. Alumni breakfast at Richard’s Restaurant; the Class of 69 is going on the Summerwind from noon till 2 p.m.; cost is $15.50 per person and includes snacks with an open bar. Contact Scott Barber at 814-706-1126 to make reservations. 5:30- 7 p.m. Alumni Dinner Buffet at Youngsville Fire Hall 8 p.m.-midnight Alumni Dance at Youngsville Fire Hall.
All events are open to the public; provide BYOB, mixer and snacks for dance at the Youngsville Fire Hall. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on Youngsville High School property.
We are still trying to locate a few class members: Minnie Bacon, Karen Cressley, Diana Tripp, Deborah Carroll, Janet Stewart and Charlene Savitz. If you know a family member or a friend that may have any information, contact 664-9445. We are trying not to forget any former classmates; all classmates of the YHS class of 1969 are invited to all events.
The next planning meeting is Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Youngsville.
Brokenstraw Valley
Pool Activities
Doggy Dip- Saturday, Aug. 23 at 1-4 p.m.
Recycling
Youngsville Borough recycling is scheduled for Aug. 27.
8th Annual Friends
of Rouse September
Swing Golf Scramble
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the Friends of the Rouse will host its 8thAnnual September Swing Golf Scramble. All proceeds from this one-day tournament, sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank, will benefit the residents, clients and children served by Rouse at each of its facilities.
Registration for the September Swing held at Cable Hollow Golf Course in Russell, will begin at 8 a.m. Participants may choose from either men’s or a mixed division. A shotgun start will take place at 9 a.m.
The cost to participate is $60 per golfer, which covers greens fees, a cart, a light breakfast, lunch at the turn, supper and awards.
For more information, contact Phil DeFabio at 563-6433; or visit the website at rouse.org.
Rouse September Swing
Raffle Tickets Available
Raffle tickets for the 8th Annual Friends of Rouse September Swing Golf Scramble are currently available.
This year’s winner has a choice between a Winchester SXp 12 Gauge Shotgun in Max 4Camo or $400 cash.
Tickets are $2 each or 3 tickets for $5. They are available for purchase at the Rouse Home’s reception desk.
All proceeds benefit the residents, clients and children served by Rouse. For more information, call 563-7565.
Wesley Woods
Upcoming Event
Golf Fundraiser, Sept. 6, Hi Level Course between Franklin and Clarion.
For more information, call 814-436-7802or visit website wesleywoods.com.
Just Warming Up!
The Wilder Museum is having a “Just Warming Up!” fundraiser in September. This is an important event that’s goal is to raise money for a new heating unit for the museum. This new heating unit is needed to open the museum during the winter season, especially important this winter as we have been selected to host a traveling Civil War exhibit out of Pittsburgh from Dec. 6 through Jan. 6.
Thursday, Sept. 18, 5 to 7 p.m. enjoy “The Best Chicken Dinner You Will Ever Have!” Dinner includes chicken, beans, roll, and choice of salad.
Tickets are $10 presale, $12 at the door and can be bought at the Wilder Museum, 51 Erie Ave., Irvine, the Warren County Historical Society, and www.warrenhistory.org.
At 6 p.m., Warren County Tales will be the story of J.P. and Alice Jefferson.
Cornfest Winners
Community Service Award: James Miller
Cornfest Baskets’ Winners: 1. Sam, basket Fun Family basket donated by First United Methodist Church; 2. Anita Cohan; lottery Tree donated St. Luke’s Church; 3. Ron Cressley, Italian Dinner basket donated Saron Lutheran Church; 4. Duane Bower, lottery tickets and cash donated by St. Francis Episcopal Church; 5. Joanne; car wash basket, donated by Evangelical United Methodist Church; 6. Laura Fisher; Back to School girl and boy backpacks and lunch carriers, donated Irvine Presbyterian Church
Corn-Eating Contest: Adult Winner: William Nichols; Ages: 1-15, Bryan Yost
Corn Cob Race: Hailey Gray
50-50 Ticket: Diane Shannon
Corn Maze King: Tyler Duckett; Corn King Court; Jen (5 Minutes), Dawson, Brett, Ben, Elisabeth, and Joe (7 minutes) to run the Corn Maze on North Main Street.
Parade Float winners: Best overall was the Girl Scout Float; Best Business was Northwest Saving Bank; Best Church was Evangelical United Methodist; Best Non-Profit was Girl Scouts.
Youngsville Area News In Brief
YHS Class of 1959
A Reunion Dinner will be held at the Holiday Inn, Warren on August 16 at 6p.m. Casual Dress, the cost of dinner is $18.95 per person plus gratuity and drinks are separate. If you would like to make reservations for this event, please contact Jan at 726-9486 or Rhonda at 563-9319 or e-mail r&tcraig@verizon.net.
Pool Activities
Corny Kick-off Cook out -Thursday, August 14 at 6:30-9:30
Doggy Dip- Saturday, August 23 at 1p.m.-4p.m.
Canoe/Kayak
Poker Run
The 4th Annual Canoe/Kayak Poker Run is set for Saturday, Aug. 23. Registration is from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Kinzua Dam boat launch. After registration and receiving your first card, climb aboard your boat and hit the beautiful Allegheny River. Be on the lookout for three stops along the way for your next three cards. Event ends at Betts Park boat launch where you will receive your final card and have the opportunity to buy two extra cards to increase your odds.
Cards must be turned in by 4:30 p.m. to be validated. Once they are validated, prizes will be awarded at 5 p.m., where organizers will be providing food as a “thank you.” There will also be a 50-50, giveaways and the chance to win a new Kayak.
Registration is $25 per person. the first 100 registrants get a free t-shirt.
Transportation between the launch site and Betts is up to floaters to arrange. However, organizers will not leave people stranded. This is not a race and it will be held rain or shine. If, on the day of the event, there is severe weather expected, no boats will go in the water, and the event will instead move to Betts Park to enjoy the food and giveaways. This event benefits Youngsville ball field improvements. Contact Steve Morris at 563-7788 for more information.
For those visitors from out of town, there is a campground with river access a little further down the river. It would make it very convenient for you to continue on down to your campsite after the event. It also gives you the opportunity to enjoy the area for the weekend.
Cornfest volunteers
Volunteers are still needed for Youngsville’s Corn Fest this weekend, Aug. 15-17.
Call Ron at 563-4722 or Cherrie at 563-9235.
Get Refreshed
Feel like getting cooled off while you have fun? Sign up to get dunked at the dunking booth during Corn Fest. Call Michelle @ 563-7213 to register. Local community leaders and celebrities are especially welcome.
YTV members
Youngsville TV Corporation is still intact. The company continue to be a member-owned corporation with a board of directors. As of July 31 two qualified personnel from Mountaintop LLC have agreed to serve as general managers. Repairs have begun to resolve the issues with the TV channels and the internet service within the next several weeks. The company will attempt to provide 24-hour notice on Channel 66 or to sporadic interruptions in service during this time. If you have any questions or concerns contact YTV office Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at 563-3336.
Class of 1969
The YHS Class of 1969 will hold its 45th Class Reunion during Homecoming Weekend: Sept. 24-Sept. 27.
The class of 1969 is planning a Cruise on the Chautauqua Belle on Saturday afternoon of the Alumni Weekend, from 2-5 p.m . The Class of 69 is going on the Summerwind from noon till 2 pm on Sept. 27 out of Celeron, N.Y. The cost is $15.50 per person and includes snacks with an open bar. Contact Scott Barber at 814-706-1126 to make reservations.
The class is still trying to locate a few class members Minnie Bacon; Glenn Moronski; Karen Cressley; Diana Tripp; Deborah Carroll; Janet Stewart and Charlene Savitz. If you know a family member or a friend that may have any information, contact 664-9445.
The next planning meeting is Aug. 19, 6:30 p.m .at the American Legion, Youngsville.
Corn Festival
dedication
This year’s “A’maze’ing” Corn Festival and parade, celebrating its 8th year, will be dedicated to deceased Youngsville supporter Helga Laibacher, announced Ron Young, the Revitalization Of Youngsville (ROY) Chairman of the event.
“We, as a committee, think she deserves this honor,” said Young. Laibacher passed away Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013 at the Cleveland Clinic due to complications from heart surgery.
Laibacher was actively involved in the ROY (Revitalization of Youngsville) organization, where she volunteered countless hours to help make Youngsville a better place. She was the ROY Organization Vice President where her role was to create a communication process and funding mechanism by which ROY took a leadership role to make restoration projects happen. That meant to get everyone working collaboratively toward the same goal. She was especially involved with the Revitalization Of Youngsville’s annual Corn Festival, which fell under her committee description to bring the community together, creating a positive image of Youngsville, and bringing people from everywhere into town to experience what she called “the lovely community” of Youngsville.
The grand marshals for this year’s annual parade and festival are Laibacher’s two daughters Jenie (Elder) Orn of Sellersville, Pa. and Elke Elder of Warren, Pa. Read their memories of their mother below. The CornFest parade is scheduled for Aug. 16 beginning at 11 a.m. from 488 East Main St. near Robert’s Farmers Insurance and ending at Dick’s Service Center, 3 N Main St
Following the parade, an awards ceremony will be held in the downtown. After the American Legion ceremony is conducted, two awards will be given: One, a community service award, winner chosen by the Borough Council of Youngsville, will be presented by Youngsville Mayor Jim Farr. The second, the First Annual Helga Laibacher Memorial Community Service award, winner chosen by the ROY Corn Festival Committee, will be presented by Helga’s daughters Jenie and Elke. Following the special award ceremony family members and friends will gather at the Borough building, 40 Railroad Street to dedicate a tree to Helga Laibacher.
The Corn festival gets underway Friday, Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m. And, goes into Saturday, Aug. 16 with numerous family activities such as enjoying tasty vendor and restaurant foods, airplane rides from the nearby Brokenstraw airport, a bouncy obstacle course for children, a scare crow contest, and a corn eating contest, a corn maze, fireworks, and Fire Hall chicken barbecue.
Blood drive
Youngsville Blood Drive will be held on Aug. 20 at the Youngsville Fire Hall from noon to 5 p.m.
Pittsfield playground
A new playground will open soon in Pittsfield. Many people came to build the playground of the community in the month of July. A new fence has been in installed. A few more items need to be done to complete the project.
The Pittsfield Playground needs more donations to complete the playground. They are nearly finished with equipment on the playground. Supporters are asking for donations to complete the project. Please send checks to Otterbein UMC 258 Dalrymple, St. Pittsfield, PA 16340. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you in advance for your help to see this Dream become a reality.
“Restore”
Restore Store has a large inventory of gentle used children clothing from 6 months to size 16.
The Restore Store hours are Monday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Wednesday 1p.m. – 5p.m.; Thursday noon-4 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The proceeds of the store benefit the Branch Fellowship and Love Inc. Ministries. Restore will be open regular store hours during the Cornfest Festival.
Youngsville Area News in Brief
Pastor Ralph and Mary
Culp Retiring
Pastor Ralph and Mary Culp are retiring from the ministry effective the end of August, and will be returning to their home in Warren.
“G & S Helping Hands” (formerly known as United Methodist Women’s Group of Grand Valley and Sanford churches) will be hosting a “Farewell Open House” for them at Grand Valley Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 2 until 5 p.m. Snacks, beverages and dessert will be served. Everyone wishing to celebrate the many years they have served our local communities is welcome to attend.
Any assistance community members wishing to give the ladies in preparing refreshments will be appreciated; the group will meet at Grand Valley United Methodist Church, on Friday, Aug. 15 at 1 p.m. The fire hall is on Route 27 in the middle of Grand Valley, and the church is at 107 Goodwill St., off Route 27 (near the fire hall), in Grand Valley.
Annual Summer Super
Reader program
Summer K-12 Super-Reader winners earn major prizes: Thanks to monetary donations and gift certificates by local businesses and private individuals, Youngsville Public Library was able to continue to provide raffle prizes for its ninth Annual Summer Super-Reader program.
Students in kindergarten completed through 12th grade, read for grab-bag prizes, T-shirts, bonus prizes, and raffle ticket chances towards some top-level prizes, such as fair tickets, super soakers, and slip-n-slides. There are six reading log levels (S, U, P, E, R, and Reader) and kids can try to complete as many levels as they would like but are encouraged to complete all six.
“This was a truly amazing year for our summer super-reader program,” said Library Director Kristy Wallace. “We had a record number of kids not only participating in the program but actually completing all six reading log levels. When kids reach the top level they can receive a Summer Super-reader T-shirt. The t-shirts were sponsored by Bob’s Garage, Dr. Pikna, DMD, and Carnahan Construction. Ever since the drastic budget cuts in 2010, our library has needed to annually ask for help from local businesses and individuals so that we can raise enough money to keep our summer reading program alive. We are so grateful to all the businesses and people who continue to donate money or gift certificates for this worthwhile program.”
In just six weeks this year’s summer super-readers in the K-3 group read over 1,034 books and students from the 4th -12th grade groups read over 95,109 pages.
“Each year Carrie Peterson, owner of Youngsville Dairy Queen, provides a free ice cream cone coupon for each reader who completes at least one reading log level,” Wallace said. “Her generosity ensures that each participant will win a prize, even if their name isn’t drawn for one of the special ‘raffle ticket’ prizes.”
Businesses that sponsored this year’s top-level prizes are A.R. Beatty Diesel, Attitudes by Roxie, Down Under, The Galley, Huey’s Place, Jim “the Car Mahan,” Lauger’s Good Lawn, L.G.L. Tree Farm, Nelson Funeral Home, Northwest Savings Banks, Pete’s Beverage, Ralston Computer Services, St. Luke Church, Valley Bowling, Van Houten Family Chiropractic, Youngsville Hardware, and Youngsville Borough Council. Patrons that donated money for top-level prizes are: Sue and Bud Kibbey, Connie Lucia, Peggy Olson, Craig and Katy Paul, Rosann Paul, Barb Sorvelli, and Kristy and Roger Wallace.
Twenty Galley Personal Pan Pizza coupons were donated, winners are Aaron Bennett, Amanda Bennett, Brandan Bennett, Rebecca Bennett, Madison Carnahan, Tony Case, Reagan Chase, Abbie Downs, Katie Downs, Ani Entrekin, Mikayla Eyler, Cody Farnsworth, Lydia Gregory, Alex Hill, Autumn Hoffner, Samantha N., Lyddia Rougeux, Alexis Stover, Stephanie W., and Jake Williams.
Five $5 Valley Bowling Gift Certificates winners Annika Chase, Mikayla Eyler, Keira B., McCune Wyatt, and Savannah Naquin. Two Huey’s medium one-topping pizza certificates, winners: Haven May and Falicia Rangel. Ten $5 Down Under Certificates, winners: Seth Brown, Annika Chase, Katie Downs (2), Mikayla Eyler, Lydia Gregory, Autumn Hackman, Fawne Hackman (2), and Timmy Yost. Twenty day pool passes (given in sets of 2), winners: Aubrey Bauer, Seth Brown, Ema Fox, Lydia Gregory, Sahara Lehman, Aliviah Messinger, Savannah Naquin, Falicia Rangel, Sarah Tome, and Joe Yost.
Five $10 Dipson Movie Gift Cards, winners: Mikey Carnahan, Abbie Downs, Seth Jensen, and Bree Jewell (2); sponsored by L.G.L. Tree Farm, Nelson Funeral Home, AR Beatty Diesel, Van Houten Family Chiropractic, and Lauger’s Good Lawn. Six $5 DQ Gift Cards winners: Claire Daniels, Fawne Hackman, Autumn Hackman, Starla Hoffner, Amanda Bennett, and Jake Williams; sponsored by Rosann Paul and Nelson Funeral Home. Forty-six fair passes, given in sets of 2, 23 winners: Josiah Camp, Reagan Chase, Abbie Downs, Katie Downs, Mikayla Eyler, Alex Hill, Autumn Hoffner, Starla Hoffner, Garrett Jensen, Seth Jensen, Bree Jewell, Haven May, Gideon Naquin, Savannah Naquin, Seebe Proper, Falicia Rangel, Lyddia Rougeaux, Scotlyn Seyler (2), Angel Stanley, Collin Stover, Stephanie W., and Bryan Yost; sponsored by St. Luke Church (8), Nelson Funeral Home (8), Connie Lucia (2), Craig and Katy Paul (2), Kristy and Roger Wallace (2), and Jim “the Car Mahan.” Eight $15 Walmart Gift Cards winners: Keira B., Kylie H.(2), Garrett Jensen, Seebe Proper, Claire Daniels, Becca Emple, and Dominic Nicoletti; sponsored by AR Beatty Diesel, Nelson Funeral Home, L.G.L. Tree Farm, Laugers Good Lawn, Barb Sorvelli, and Van Houten Family Chiropractic.
Mega Shark slip-n-slide winner: Chase May, sponsor Youngsville Hardware Store. Triple-racer slip-n-slide winner: Kristy Bennett, sponsor Ralston Computer Services. Glow in the dark soccer ball winner: Jonathan Hahn, sponsor Sue and Bud Kibbey. Pinkalicious Deluxe Gift Set winner: Katharine Smith, sponsor Sue and Bud Kibbey. Nail Polish set with neon socks 6-pack winner: Samantha N., sponsor Connie Lucia. Minnie Mouse nail kit and dolphin watch winner: Allyson Henry, sponsor Pete’s Beverage. Roll them Bones dice game winner: Angel Stanley, sponsor Kristy and Roger Wallace. Shrinky Dinks BFF kit and sunglasses winner: Breahna Nicoletti, sponsor Attitudes by Roxie. Pink Cookie Make-up kit winner: Ani Entrekin, sponsor Pete’s Beverage. Two Arctic Shock Super Soaker winners: Jordan Bennett and Isaac Smith, sponsor Peggy Olson. Thunderstorm Super Soaker winner: Angel Stanley, sponsor Connie Lucia. The Plus 23 Lego kit winner was sponsored by Patty Bowman from Coudersport.
Marsh Avenue
Block Party
On Saturday, Aug. 2, the residents of Youngsville’s Marsh Avenue held the 12th annual block party. Thirty-two residents gathered for grilled hotdogs and tureen meal. Denny Lore, who usually is the chef, was a little late so Bill Johnson took over that task.
The eldest in attendance was Pauline Fill. She looks forward to the event each year; youngest member- Sara Tome. Other long-time residents attending were Ken and Jeanne Johnson and Jerry and Lois Westover. It was a pleasure to have Ken and Janet Dininny able to attend this year. Some new residents of the avenue became more acquainted with their neighbors. Others brought family members visiting from away. There was much laughter, reminiscence of years past and talk of the changes while living on Marsh Ave. in the “Biggest Little Town on the Map.”
The gathering was hosted by Bill and Marilyn Johnson and Jim and Marilyn Miller. All anticipate another neighborhood gathering August 2015.
YHS Class of 1959
A reunion dinner will be held at the Holiday Inn, Warren on Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. Casual dress, the cost of dinner is $18.95 per person plus gratuity and drinks are separate. If you would like to make reservations for this event, contact Jan at 726-9486 or Rhonda at 563-9319 or e-mail r&tcraig@verizon.net.
YHS Class 1966
YHS Class 1966 will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday Aug. 9 at Richard’s Restaurant, Youngsville. To pre- register call Denny Mason 563-1655 email dnybvy@aol.com. Family and friends are welcome.
Gal Pals of 1968 Lunch
The Gal Pals of the YHS class of 1968 will be lunching at the Dutch Treat Restaurant in Spartansburg on Monday, Aug. 11. All female classmates are invited to come. Carpooling will take place at Sue Kushner Kibbey’s home in Pittsfield at 10:30 a.m. Contact Debbie Ritter Sumner or Sue Kibbey to make reservations.
YHS Class of 1969
Calling all YHS Alumni….It’s Homecoming! Come on home to YHS to cheer the Eagles on to victory and attend a weekend of get-togethers.
The YHS Alumni committee is once again making plans for Homecoming weekend , Sept. 25-27. Events start by marching down memory lane at the traditional YHS Homecoming Parade with, football players, cheerleaders, floats and more followed by victory cheers and speeches around the bonfire at Mike Shine Field. All alumni are invited to participate in the march. Parade line up starts at 6:30 with the parade starting at 7 p.m.
During this weekend the class of 1969 is celebrating its 45th class reunion and invites all their classmates to attend. They are looking for the following classmates: Diane Tripp, Janet Steuart, Karen Cressley. Contact Scott at 814-706-1126 for more information. The next class meeting will be held Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Youngsville American Legion.
The YHS class of 1964 is also celebrating its 50th reunion. For more information contact 210-316-1964.
Brokenstraw Valley
Swimming Pool
Movie Night- Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 9 p.m. LEGO MOVIE
Corny Kick-off Cook out -Thursday, Aug. 14 at 6:30-9:30 p.m.
4th Annual Canoe/
Kayak Poker Run
The 4th Annual Canoe/Kayak Poker Run is set for Saturday, Aug. 23. Registration is from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Kinzua Dam boat launch. After registration and receiving your first card, climb aboard your boat and hit the Allegheny River. Be on the lookout for three stops along the way for you next three cards. Event ends at Betts Park boat launch where you will receive your final card and have the opportunity to buy two extra cards to increase your odds.
Cards must be turned in by 4:30 p.m. to be validated. Once they are validated, prizes will be awarded at 5 p.m., where we will be providing food as a “thank you” to all that came out to support us. There will also be a 50-50, giveaways and the chance to win a new kayak.
Registration fee after Aug. 1 is $25 per person.
Free t-shirt to first 100 registrants.
Transportation between the launch site and Betts is up to floaters to arrange. However, we will not leave people stranded. This is not a race and it will be held rain or shine. If, on the day of the event, there is severe weather expected, no boats will go in the water. We will instead head to Betts Park to enjoy the food and giveaways. This event benefits Youngsville ballfield improvements. Contact Steve Morris at 563-7788 for more info.
For visitors from out of town, there is a campground with river access a little further down the river. It would make it very convenient for you to continue on down to your campsite after the event. It also gives you the opportunity to enjoy the area for the weekend.