Second Harvest Produce Express

The Second Harvest Produce Express will be on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the Otterbein U.M. Church. The church is located 258 Dalrymple St., Pittsfield. Workers are needed at 2 p.m. and food pick-up to start at 3:30 p.m. No pre-registration is needed.

Lottsville Heritage Day Celebration

Lottsville Heritage Day Celebration will be held at Freehold Township Building, Lottsville. There will be a chicken BBQ, local vendors, and music. The bicentennial celebration is from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, with vendors, a Little Miss Contest, Cruise-In, antique tractor display, and fireworks over Lottsville, open to the public.

A historical booklet will be on sale.

The Lottsville Loop 5k Run/Walk will be held; for more information, contact Don Martin at 489-3262 or Ruth Ann DeVore at 489-3408, or email ugotme5@gmail.com. The race to celebrate Lottsville’s bicentennial will benefit the Wrightsville and Bear Lake fire departments. For more information and to get a race application, contact Wendy Alexander at 489-7382 or email wamalexander@verizon.net.

The Last Swing

The annual “the Last Swing” golf scramble held at Hi Level Golf Course, 148 High Level Lane, Kossuth, will be held on Sept. 12.

The Last Swing has become a fall tradition for the Wesley Woods’s community for a day of golf, food, and fellowship that benefits the mission and ministry of Wesley Woods.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the shotgun start kicks us off promptly at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12. The price is $260 per foursome. All proceeds from this event go to the Wesley Woods booster fund.

Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival

On Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on each day, the Wild Wind Folk Art and Craft Festival annual event will be held at the Warren County Fairgrounds.

The 36th anniversary of this award-winning festival owes its longevity and reputation to the quality of the show. Featured are 140 juried craftsmen from throughout the U.S. Along with the craft vendors, there are many food booths, live musical entertainment, demonstrators, children’s activities, Bird of Prey lectures and exhibits, and more. If you attend on Saturday, you may return on Sunday free of charge. Gate fees are $6 adults; $4 seniors (65) and children 12 and under are free of charge.

There is plenty of free parking with handicap accessibility. The event is held rain or shine as most exhibitors are under cover in quaint animal barns or under tents. There is something for everyone’s taste and pocketbook from one of a kind collector pieces to stocking stuffers.

For vendors, the event contacts are: Liz Allen at 207-479-9867 or Carol Jilk at 688-1516, or email wildwindcraftshow@yahoo.com, or visit www.wildwindfestival.com.

Youngsville Borough

Youngsville Borough offices & services will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day Holiday. Monday’s garbage pick-up will be held Tuesday; Tuesday’s pick-up will be Wednesday.

Youngsville Borough Recycling Dates

Youngsville Borough’s recycling dates are Wednesday, August 26, and Wednesdays, Sept. 16 and 30.

Youngsville Public Library News

Updating the Computer System

Due to computer updates and installation of new computer hardware, public internet access and Wi-Fi will not be available at the Youngsville Public Library during business hours on Friday, August 28. However, the library will still be open during regular business hours (noon to 4 p.m.) and offer all other services as usual. Youngsville Public Library apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and notes that public computer access will resume the following week.

Youngsville Public Library closed Labor Day

A reminder that the Youngsville Public Library is closed Labor Day, Monday, September 7, but will resume regular business hours (noon to 7:30 p.m.) on Tuesday. As always, the YPL drop box will be open 24/7.

Youngsville Public Library 10th Annual Summer Super-Readers excel

Thanks to the continued support of local businesses and faithful patrons, the Youngsville Public Library has been able to continue to offer its annual Summer ‘Super-Reader’ program for kids in grades kindergarten completed to 12th grade. This year over 975 books were read by kindergarten-second grade students and over 86,782 pages read by students in grades 3-12; all that was accomplished within a six-week time period.

Readers that completed the top benchmark were also eligible to win a t-shirt. This year’s t-shirt sponsors are Carnahan Construction, Dr. Pikna, DMD, and the Friends of YPL. To qualify for a t-shirt K-2nd graders each read over 45 books, 3rd-5th graders each read over 1,300 pages, 6th-8th graders each read over 1,400 pages, 9th-12th graders each read over 1,650 pages, and “extreme” readers (any grade level) each read over 3,800 pages with the six-weeks. Over 36 readers reached the top, t-shirt level this year.

“Each time a student reached a pre-set benchmark they would receive five raffle ticket chances toward ‘larger’ incentive prizes which were sponsored by local businesses and patrons,” stated Library Director Kristy Wallace. “The more each student read, the more raffle ticket chances they could earn toward incentive prizes that appeal to all grade levels such as fair passes, gift certificates, various craft kits, and other games to name just a few things. Due to the magnitude of this very worthwhile program, the Youngsville Library just couldn’t support the cost of grab-bag prizes, incentive prizes, and t-shirts without the outpouring of support from area businesses and patrons. The success of our program is directly related to being able to offer fun and enticing incentive prizes.”

Super-Reader sponsors

“The Board and I can’t express enough thanks and appreciation for all the businesses and patrons who help keep this incredible K-12 Summer Super-Reader program alive each year by sponsoring raffle-incentive prizes and T-shirts for top-level readers. I’d also Great Expectations for helping us to keep T-shirt costs as low as possible each year,” stated Library Director Kristy Wallace. “The reason why we’ve been able to offer this extensive reading program for ten years now is because of the support of area businesses and patrons. We realize that local businesses are inundated with donation and sponsorship requests, which is why we are especially grateful that they continually choose to support our program. It’s really no surprise to us that the kids in our area really look forward to this program each year; we always get students who can’t wait to register and start reading way before summer vacation [and the program] even starts. That alone tells you how far reaching and meaningful this program is to the kids in our area.”

This year’s business sponsors for raffle prizes (and prize winners) are: (1) Youngsville Dairy Queen, which awarded a free ice cream cone to each summer reader who completed at least one level – this year that meant over 70 coupons; (2) AR Beatty Diesel: $15 Walmart Card – Jessy Taylor winner, 2-$5 DQ gift cards- Rebecca Bennett & Halee Mineweaser winners; (3) Attitudes by Roxy: Mega Super-Soaker Crossbow- Kristy Bennett; (4) Bob’s Garage: 2 sets of Fair Passes (Fair passes given in 2 passes per set)- Starla Hoffner & Seth Jensen; (5) The Galley Restaurant: 10 personal pan pizza certificates – Jessy Taylor, Rebecca Bennett, Halee Mineweaser, Katharine Smith, Amanda Bennett, Brandan Bennett, Justin Cross, Abbie Downs, Bree Jewell, Aaron Bennett; (6) Jim “the Car” Mahn: 2 sets of Fair Passes -Lyddia Rouqeux, Bree Jewell; (7) Lauger’s Good Lawn: 4 sets of Fair passes -Jessica Mack, Jessy Taylor, Sarah Tomes, Tony Case, 3-$15 Walmart cards- Garret Jensen, Kristy Bennett, Jake Williams, $5 DQ gift card- Abbie Downs; (8) Nelson Funeral Home: 4 sets of Fair Passes- Becca Emple, Mikey Carnahan, Kinzlea Chase, Justin Cross, 3-$15 Walmart cards- Amanda Bennett, Jordan Bennett, Madison Carnahan, $5 DQ card- Aaron Bennett; (9) Pete’s Beverage: $15 Walmart Card-Lyddia Rougeux, 2-$5 DQ gift cards- Katie Down, Collin Stover; (10) Valley Bowling: 5-$5 gift certificates: Justin Cross, Nathan Ciprich, Lyddia Rougeux, Kate Shippee, Abbie Downs, (11) VanHouten Family Chiropractic: 2 sets of Fair Passes- Kate Shippee, Madison Carnahan, (12) Youngsville Borough: 10 sets of Day Passes for pool (2 per set) – Collin Stover, Chase May (2), Josiah Camp, Katharine Smith, Bryan Yost, Haven May, Lydia Gregory, Nathan Ciprich, Justin Cross; (13) Youngsville Hardware: Deluxe Spa Set prize- Haven May; and (14) Youngsville Pharmacy: Rubber band and strands kit- Nathan Ciprich, Glow pop kit-Ani Entrekin.

This year’s patron sponsors for prizes (and winners) are: (1) Darla Herrnberger: Basketball game- Brandon Bennett; (2) Sue & Bud Kibbey: 2 sets of Fair Passes- Katie Downs, Nathan Ciprich; (3) Connie Lucia: Colossus Super-soaker- Isaac Smith, Shark Pool Float- Seth Jensen; (4) Peggy Olson: Soccer ball-Jasper Gick, Arctic Water balloon pump set- Austin Ribbeck; (5) Rosann Paul: 2-$10 Dipson movie cards-Katie Downs, Austin Ribbeck; (6) Barb Sorvelli: Deluxe Slip-n-slide double wave runner- Breahna Nicoletti; (7) Evelyn Ann Stufflebeam: 2-$10 Dipson movie cards-Bree Jewell, Kinzlea Chase; and (8) Kristy & Roger Wallace: Chalkadoos and extra chalk- Rebecca Bennett, 2-pigeon activity books & pigeon game-Tony Case, Kasey Krepps, 2-36 pack icee bags- Jordan Bennett, Aaron Bennett.

Youngsville Public Library’s Annual Book sale in September

Youngsville Public Library’s Annual “Gently-Used” Book and Bake “Sale” Fundraiser will be Friday and Saturday, September 11th and 12th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Hot dogs and beverages will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days (by donation).

“Usually the Annual Book ‘Sale’ is the always the first Friday and Saturday in September,” stated Library Director Kristy Wallace. “But we had to make an adjustment this year and have it on the second Friday and Saturday of September, due to the way the Labor Day weekend fell this year.”

Youngsville Library is still accepting “gently-used” donations of books and DVDs for its annual fundraiser. Please no textbooks, magazines, reader’s digests, encyclopedias, etc. as unfortunately those types of items do not sell. If you have more than three boxes or large bags of items to donate, please contact the library ahead of time so that will can have volunteers to assist you. Regular library business hours are: Monday & Tuesday Noon-7:30 p.m., Wednesday 10-5 p.m., and Friday noon-4 p.m.

Youngsville Public Library’s Book Club

The Youngsville Public Library book club meets the third Tuesday of each month from 2-3 p.m. New members are always welcome. August’s book is “The 19th wife” by David Ebershoff and will be discussed Tuesday, September 15. If you would like to join the book club, please contact the library during business hours. 563-7670.

Brokenstraw Valley Pool Doggie Dip

Bring your dog for a dip on Saturday August 29, for the Brokenstraw Valley Pool Annual Doggie Dip. The BVSP will be open for the “Doggie Dip” from 1-4 p.m. The Brokenstraw Valley Pool will be closed for the season after the “Doggie Dip.” All dogs must be licensed and have proof of rabies and distemper vaccinations.

News from Youngsville Free Methodist Church

JoyFull Cafe will be kicking off again on September 16.

20/20 Kids Club: 20/20 Club will begin again in the fall for kids’ ages four through fifth grade, and will meet on Wednesday nights. Fuel will be moving to Thursday evenings next school year.

YHS Alumni Homecoming Events

At 7 p.m. Thursday, September 24, the Homecoming Parade, from American Legion to Youngsville High School, followed by the Bon Fire at Mike Shine Field at dark, will be held.

The proceedings for Friday, September 25: 5:30 p.m. tour of YHS.

The grand event is the Homecoming football game at 7 p.m. at Mike Shine Field.

On Saturday, September 26, is an alumni breakfast at 9 a.m. at Richard’s Restaurant.

The Saturday afternoon events include a tour of the Wilder Museum at the former Irvine Elementary School. The Alumni Dinner Buffet at Youngsville Fire hall dinner will take place at 5:30-7 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.) Reservations required for the dinner, and the cost $10 per person. To make reservations, send information to Lou Ann Lauger, P.O. Box 235, Youngsville, PA 16371; Deadline: September 16.

Put on your dancing shoes and join the party for the Alumni Dance at Youngsville Fire hall from 8 p.m. to midnight; cost is $10 per person. The band is local favorite “Trixx.” Dance may be paid in advance with or without dinner reservations. All events are open to the public, with BYOB, mixer, and snacks.

For information, contact Kathie Irwin at 489-3535 or kirwin5@msn.com, or Becky/Sam Walters at 563-4791 or bswalters@verizon.net.

YHS Class of 1975 is Celebrating 40th Class Reunion

The YHS Class of 1975 is in search of several people for the 40-year reunion to be held on Saturday, September 26, including:

Erica Anderson; Duane Coy; Debbie Genotto Ahn; Kathy Haight; Doug Hall; Janet Hollabaugh; Jay Hyde; Marty Jenkins; Karen Johnson; Stanley Kostyal; Lori Leofsky; Kevin Long; Louanne Loomis; John Marshall; Pat Nelson; Marianne O’Brien Haight; Jody Olson; Rusty Pennington; Cindy Shamp; Brad Smock; Barb Thom Baker.

Private message information to Randy McKinney on Facebook.