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Youngsville Area News In Brief

Love Inc.

February is Love Month for Love Inc. Each Sunday of the month is promoted as Love Sundays. Representatives of Love Inc. and the churches encourage members to share their talents and gifts with the community. Forms are available to fill-out if one is interested in helping others. Forms are available at the office or any Love Inc. volunteer Talent tithe slips into the office by March 17. Volunteer training is scheduled for March 26 at 10:30 am. An evening class will be scheduled if needed. Monetary support is appreciated any time of the year. If you like to make a donation to honor someone or in memory of: please send them to the Love Inc. office at P.O. Box 184, Youngsville, PA 16371. You may also make a monthly or yearly pledge to support Love Inc. of the Brokenstraw Valley.

Plans for the 2014 Golf Scramble began last week at our first committee meeting. Several CMCs indicated they would help with planning and carrying out the event so we will need all who can possibly make it to show up at the following meetings; March 4, April 8, April 22, and May 5.

Love INC of the Brokenstraw Valley has received the following $25 Donation in honor of: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cutshall, 33280 Rt. 6, Pittsfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shinn, 21 Pleasant Drive Youngsville, by Mr. and Mrs. James L. Miller 139 Marsh Avenue, Youngsville.

Class of 1966

Youngsville High School Class 1966 will meet for breakfast at Richard’s Restaurant in Youngsville at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 15. To preregister call Denny Mason, 814-563-1655 email dnybvy@aol.com. Members and friends are welcome to attend.

Soup and Pie Lunch

Saron Lutheran Church will have a “Take Out Only” Soup and Pie Lunch on Friday, March 7. Soups will be homemade vegetable or ham and potato. Pies available are: apple, berry, cherry, pecan, or pumpkin. The cost is a donation of $6. If you are coming to pick up your soup you should be at the church between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Call 563-7850 no later than Thursday, March 6, or on Friday, March 7, please call the church at 563-7662.

Silver Leaf Award

The Youngsville American Legion Auxiliary Unit held a “Tea Time” for the Scout Cadets Troop 30699 at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, in the Community Room at the American Legion. Jennifer Fox-Riggin, manager, Membership and Community Development of Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania presented the Awards.

The Scout Cadets Troop 30699 hosted the Front Porch Planter project event in June 2013, held at Youngsville Agway with assistance from Master Gardeners. The Front Porch Planter project is designed to helped community members gain interest in gardening, grow and eat their own vegetables and promote healthy lifestyles.

The Silver Award is the highest award earned by Cadette Girl Scouts. This Award acknowledges achievements in leadership development, with community based actions (outside of Girl Scouts) having a sustainable element and incorporating personal growth. The Project Advisor, while not required, is key to moving the project from good to great. This project involves girl led, outcome based, sustainable leadership projects based in the girls community. A project is considered leadership when the girls address the “Root Cause” of an issue they are passionate about and which incorporates “with” the community (not service based) “for” the community. A “suggested minimum” of 50 hours with emphasis on quality of the project not quantity of hours. Girls will be working in groups of 2-4, while still demonstrating their unique leadership role.

The Scout Cadets Troop 30699 also participated to their promotion of the “Crossing Over the Bridge” ceremony at this event.

Tax forms

You can pick up Federal and State Tax forms and booklets at Youngsville Public Library during their business hours. YPL also has the Rent Rebate form/booklet and some specialized Federal forms, such as Earned Income Credit, Itemized Deductions, and Self-Employment Tax forms. Business hours are Monday and Tuesday from noon-7:30 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Friday, noon- 4 p.m.

Library raffle baskets

Valley Bowling will be showcasing the Friends of the Youngsville Library’s seven raffle “baskets” from Friday, Feb. 28 to Friday, March 7. You can also purchase raffle chances at Valley Bowling during this time. For a $5 donation you receive a sheet of 10 tickets/chances, or one ticket for a $1.00 donation.

“We can’t thank everyone at Valley Bowling enough for supporting our library,” stated Library Director Kristy Wallace. “Not only have the Johnson’s encouraged us to display our ‘Love Your Library’ raffle baskets at Valley Bowling since we started this fundraiser four years ago, they also provide gift certificates as prizes for our K-12 Summer Super-Reader program each year too. Valley Bowling has always been supportive of our library. We truly appreciate their generosity.”

Tickets are still available at the library now through Friday, March 14th and the drawing will be Monday, March 16th. This is Youngsville Library’s second major fundraiser next to their Annual Book and Bake Sale in September.

Breakfast fundraiser

A breakfast fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 1, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Youngsville Free Methodist in the JoyFul Cafe. The menu includes: All-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, toast, ham, bacon and drinks. The cost is a donation and everyone is welcome.

The Church is located at 179 Davis Street, Youngsville. All Donations benefit the YFM Youth Ministries.

Card shower

A get-well card shower for Youngsville residents Jane Balling and Sylvia Crippen, who are patients at UPMC Hamot Hospital, 201 State Street, Erie, PA. 16550, is underway. Jane Balling room is 716 and Sylvia Crippen is in ICU.

Volleyball tryouts

Any girl who will be going into the 9th grade for the 2014-2015 school year who is interested in playing volleyball their freshman year may contact Jodi Cratty at 563-3315 or Jodi.cratty@yahoo.com. Fundraising will start in May.

Lenten services

The first Lenten Services of Youngsville Area Ministerium that include worship and a light luncheon will be held at noon at the Evangelical United Methodist Church 18 Second St, Youngsville. Parking in the rear of the church by Third Street. EUM Church is handicap accessible.

Ash Wednesday Evening service will be held at EUM Church, with the “Blessing of Ashes” at 7 p.m. on March 5.

Youngsville Area News in Brief

YHS Class of ’64

YHS Class of ’64 will meet Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 12:30 p.m. at New Beginnings in Sugar Grove for its monthly get together.

Volleyball Tryouts

Any girl who will be going into the ninth grade for the 2014-2015 school year who is interested in playing volleyball their freshman year should contact Jodi Cratty at 563-3315 or Jodi.cratty@yahoo.com. Fundraising will be starting up in May.

Corn Festival Planning

There will be a Corn Festival planning meeting on Tuesday, March 18 in the conference room of the Youngsville Borough Building, 40 Railroad St. The 6:30 p.m. meeting is open to the public. Ron Young, this year’s Corn Festival chairman, said, “Everyone will have an opportunity to offer questions and opinions to make Youngsville’s next annual Corn Festival the best that it can be.”

The Revitalization of Youngsville’s Annual Corn Festival is a community party on the Main Street in Youngsville’s downtown that is held on the third weekend of August every year. This year the date falls on Aug. 16 and 17. There are a number of family activities, especially for children, planned at little to no cost to the community. The festival will feature wagon rides, games, music and food. Youngsville citizens welcome all our friends and neighbors.

Anyone who would like further information may call Corn Festival Chairman Young at 563-4722.

YHS Alumni

Homecoming Weekend

The YHS Alumni Homecoming Weekend celebration dates are set for Sept.25-27.

Details will follow. Share this information to former classmates, family, and friends, groups planning reunions, etc. For more information, contact Kathie Irwin: kirwin5@msn.com. or phone: 814-489-3535.

Breakfast Fundraiser

A breakfast fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 1 from 7:30 to10:30 a.m. at the Youngsville Free Methodist in the JoyFul Cafe. Come and enjoy good food in a friendly atmosphere. The menu includes all you can eat pancakes, eggs, toast, ham, bacon and drinks. The cost is a donation and everyone is welcome! Don’t miss out on what will become one of the community’s most popular events.

Now serving breakfast the first Saturday of every month: March 1; April 5 and May 3. The church is located at 179 Davis St. All donations benefit the YFM Youth Ministries.

Easter Play Try-outs at

Youngsville First UMC

Join Pastor Rick this Lenten season in presenting an Easter play to raise funds for missions. The cast to decide which mission project will benefit from the donations.

Auditions/organizational meeting Saturday, Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at Youngsville Evangelical UMC The play to be performed Saturday, April 12 at the church. For additional information, phone 563-4351 church office and leave message or email (rick@nelsonrb.net) Pastor Rick. Parts for five males and six females and one role could be either male or female. Persons in the area that may be interested do not need be members of Evangelical UM or of First UM churches.

Opportunity to

Exercise/Get Fit

Island Park Community Building is offering an opportunity to Exercise/Get Fit.

The Facilitator is Dana Lendvay. Activities that are available Group Cycling: Monday, Feb. 17, 12:30 1 pm or 6:30 7 pm; Thursday, Feb. 20, 12:30 1 pm; Friday, Feb. 21, 12:30 1 pm; Monday, Feb. 24, 12 12:30 pm; Tuesday, Feb. 25, 12 12:30 pm; Wednesday, Feb. 26, 12:30 1 pm or 6:30 7 pm; Thursday, Feb. 27, 12:30 1 pm; Friday, Feb. 28, 12:30 1 pm.

Beginners Interval Training Body Resistance Aerobic Exercise: Monday, Feb. 17, 12 12:30 pm or 6 6:30 pm; Tuesday, Feb. 18, 12 12:30 pm; Wednesday, Feb. 19, 12 12:30 pm; Thursday, Feb. 20, 12 12:30 pm; Friday, February 21, 12 12:30 pm.

Introduction to Basic Zumba Dance Steps: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6 6:30 pm.

Youngsville Borough will ask you to sign a waiver before you begin working out at our facility. If you plan to take part in the interval training you will need to provide your own yoga mat.

Love Your Library”

Raffle

The Friends of the Youngsville Library’s fourth annual “Love Your Library” Raffle Basket Extravaganza fundraising event is going on now through March 14. For a $5 donation, participants will receive 10 tickets to be used toward any of seven uniquely themed “baskets”.

The “baskets” are on display at the library.

“What makes this fundraising event so special is that there is a wide variety of high-quality baskets for people with all areas of interest to choose from. Each basket has a minimum value of $75, but most baskets are valued at much more than that,” stated Library Director Kristy Wallace. “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 actually win something that you wanted.”

The Annual Raffle Extravaganza has become the second major fundraiser for the library, after the September Book and Bake Sale.

Basket themes include: (1) “Gift Card Tree”, (2) “Lottery Tree”, (3) “An indoor-outdoor, cascading wall water fountain feature”, (4) Triple Crock-pot unit (buffet style) with cookbooks, (5) “A Great for Guys” basket sponsored entirely by Youngsville NAPA and Pete’s Beverage, (6) “An insulated picnic backpack with service for 4, cheese, crackers, and adult beverages, and (7) “Dinner and a Movie” that contains a $40 Applebee’s gift certificate, a $20 Dipson movie gift card, and two additional DVDs for home use and candy.

“We are especially grateful for all the businesses that have either donated specific items, such as Pete’s Beverage and Youngsville NAPA, or who have donated gift certificates for the ‘Gift Card Tree’ basket. Those businesses include: Kwik Fill, Tops Market, Youngsville Home & Garden, Mugs Cafe, Weidner’s Deli & Genuine Jerky, The Galley, Darcy’s Hair Boutique, and Outlet City/Simple Dicks,” stated Friends President Evelyn Ann Stufflebeam. “Without the help of local and area businesses we wouldn’t be able to offer so many items per basket.”

Tickets are available at the Youngsville Public Library during business hours, from members of the Friends of the Library, and Library Board members. Ten tickets for a $5 donation or one ticket for a $1 donation. Library business hours are Monday and Tuesday noon-7:30; Wednesday 10-5; and Friday noon-4 pm.

Historical Society

Annual Meeting

Warren County Historical Society is holding annual meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 6:30 p.m. at the Warren County Courthouse. Jare’ Cardinal, director of the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum, will present “Coming to Cattaraugus: Asher Wright and the Thomas Indian School.”

The annual meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Warren County Historical Society 23-1795, visit www.warrenhistory.org, or like the Warren County Historical Society on Facebook.

Youngsville Area News In Brief

Holiday closing

Youngsville Borough Office and Services will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Garbage pickup is Monday’s pickup will be Tuesday; Tuesday’s garbage pickup will be Wednesday.

Tea and Girl Cadet

Troop Awards

The Youngsville American Legion Auxiliary Unit will hold a “Tea Time” for the Scout Cadets Troop 30699 at 1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, in the Community Room at the American Legion.

The Scout Cadets Troop 30699 hosted the Front Porch Planter project event in June 2013, held at Youngsville Agway with assistance from Master Gardeners. The Front Porch Planter project is designed to helped community members gain interest in gardening, grow and eat their own vegetables and promote healthy lifestyles.

This project earns the Cadets their Silver Leaf Award, one of the highest awards the Cadet can receive in this age group. Jennifer Fox-Riggin, Manager, Membership and Community Development of Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania will present the Awards.

Kindergarten

registration

Kindergarten registration for the 2014-2015 school year has been scheduled. Registration packets are available at the elementary schools. Copies will also be distributed to pre-schools in the area.

Please bring the following when you come to register: Birth Certificate; Immunization record must be provided for your child to enter school; Proof of Residency by means of utility bill, credit card bill, deed, mortgage, lease agreement, or driver’s license; Your child – to meet with the teacher and for vision screening; Allow at least one hour for registration.

Youngsville Elementary Middle, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014; 9 11 AM or 12:30 2 PM; Sugar Grove Elementary, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014 8:30 10:30 AM or 12:30 2 PM; Warren Area Elementary Center Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, A M (Last Names) 9 11 AM or12:30 2 PM; Warren Area Elementary Center, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014,N Z (Last Names)9 11 AM or12:30 2 PM.

Dairy Quality

Forage Workshop

Dairy Quality Forage Workshop will be held on Friday, Feb. 21, from 10am-3pm at the Warren Co. Extension Office, 100 Dillon Drive Youngsville.

You can learn about improved forage, improved forage can increase milk production and cow health. Joel Hunter, Penn State Extension, Agronomy Educator will talk about best growing practices for warm and cool season grasses, grasses for stockpiling, and the use of crop residues. Travis Edwards from the Penn State Dairy Research Center will discuss the importance of forage particle size and how improved forage can increase profits.

Workshop Details: 10am-11am: What is forage quality?

11am-12pm: Silage/feed bunk management; 12pm-1pm: Bag lunch; 1pm-2pm: Particle size and silage storage; 2pm-3pm: Alternative forages.

How to register: Participation is free. Bring a bag lunch or menus will be available. Register online at extension.psu.edu/warren/events or call the Penn State Extension Warren County office at 814-563-9388.

Food Safety Management Certification Course offered by Penn State Extension

This food safety management certification course uses the National Restaurant Association (NRA) food safety curriculum for food service establishments.

Classes will be held on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 (9 AM – 4 PM) and Monday, March 3, 2014 (9 AM – 12 PM); an exam to immediately follow class. Classes will be held at the Penn State Extension Warren County, 100 Dillon Drive, Youngsville, PA 16371.

Training meets the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture requirements for the Food Employee Certification Act.

The ServSafe course, conducted by Penn State Extension, is for individuals preparing for the exam. After attending the ServSafe class(es) and passing the proctored, multiple-choice exam with a score of 75% or higher, participants will receive a ServSafe certificate, which meets the PDA requirement for food safety certification.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) requires that every retail food service operation have at least one employee who holds a “nationally recognized food safety manager certification” such as ServSafe. Further, a certified person must be available during all hours of the operation (they do not need to be present, but accessible). To receive and maintain certification, all individuals are required to pass a certification exam every five (5) years.

If interested, please contact Ruth A. Valone at the Penn State Extension Warren County 100 Dillon Drive, Youngsville PA 16371. The phone is 814 563-9388; Fax 563-7288;

Email: rav16@psu.edu or the Website: extension.psu.edu/warren

Basketball Schedule

02/14 Friday Basketball @ 6PM Youngsville JV Boys /Cochranton High School- Away Game

02/14 Friday Basketball @ 7:30PM Youngsville V Boys /Cochranton High School- Away Game

Youngsville Area News in Brief

Leap for Love

Take a leap for love on Saturday, Feb. 8 at Brokenstraw Creek, off Island Park. Registrations are 10:30 and 11 a.m.

Hot chili with coffee or hot chocolate will be ready for you once you’ve taken that leap. The proceeds from this leap will benefit the Love INC of the Brokenstraw Valley, in meeting the needs of those who reside in the Brokenstraw Valley area.

If you decide that you do not want to leap, but are willing to support someone that is taking that leap, donations are accepted by sending your check to Love INC, PO Box 184, Youngsville, PA 16371. Write Leap donation on the memo line.

Love Inc. in need

of Volunteers

There are many opportunities to volunteer in the Love INC organization. Not everyone is able to move furniture, clean houses, or mow lawns, but there are many things that need to be done right in the office or on the telephone.

Right now we are in need of some people to do clerical work, such as stuffing envelopes, filing papers, and general office work.

If you are interested in the call center, you may find that you would like to take incoming calls from clients to see what their needs are and pray with them. A brief training session will have you ready to help out here.

Love INC partners with ReStore. They are busy here sorting through donated clothing and goods and waiting on people.

We often have clients who need a ride to a doctor or dentist appointment. If you are interested volunteering, call the Love Inc. office at 563-3394 leave a message. Someone will return your call.

Benefit dinner

for Family of Fire

Saron Lutheran Church in cooperation with the Youngsville High School Wrestling Boosters will hold a benefit dinner to support the family of the late Darwin Durlin.

The dinner will be spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread and butter, dessert, and beverage. It will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 3:30 till 6:30 p.m. at the church, 148 W. Main St., Youngsville. This is a donations event with all funds going to the family. Take-out service will be available.

Borough Sledding

Event Rescheduled

The Youngsville Borough sledding event is rescheduled for Feb. 9. The event will take place at Pool Hill at 1 p.m. The cardboard sledding will take place at 1:30. Hot dogs and hot chocolate will be available.

Green Gardening

You can learn how to save money on landscaping and gardening. Repurpose, recycle, and reuse unwanted items. Denise Grant, Penn State Extension master gardener, will present on Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Slater Room, Warren Public Library, 205 Market St., Warren.

Admission is free. To register, go to www.extension.psu.edu/warren/events or call Penn State Extension Warren County office at 563-9388

Dairy Quality

Forage Workshop

Dairy Quality Forage Workshop will be held on Friday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Warren County Extension office, 100 Dillon Dr., Youngsville.

You can learn about improved forage, improved forage can increase milk production and cow health. Joel Hunter, Penn State Extension agronomy educator, will talk about best growing practices for warm and cool season grasses, grasses for stockpiling, and the use of crop residues. Travis Edwards from the Penn State Dairy Research Center will discuss the importance of forage particle size and how improved forage can increase profits.

Participation is free. Bring a bag lunch or menus will be available. Register online at extension.psu.edu/warren/events or call the Penn State Extension Warren County office at 563-9388.

WCCS Students attend

District Orchestra

Two Warren County Christian School students attended Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 2,3,5 District Orchestra Festival at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on Jan. 22-24.

They are Allyssa Kerr, violin, and Anna Kafferlin, viola.

Sweets at the Suites

On Friday, Feb. 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Suites at Rouse, 615 Rouse Ave., Youngsville, will host a Sweets at the Suites chocolate and wine tasting event.

To prepare for the evening, the Suites’ culinary staff will channel their inner chocolatiers by concocting several luxurious cocoa creations, along with a variety of seasonal hors d’oeuvres. For the wine enthusiasts in attendance, Flickerwood Wine Cellars will be on hand sampling several of their products.

In addition to chocolate and wine sampling, Sweets at the Suites will also feature local vendors. Guests of the event are encouraged to browse the newest merchandise offered by Blair, which will have a representative available. Also in attendance will be Mary Kay Cosmetics representative Nancy Kaye, showcasing make-up and skin care trends. For those individuals wanting a sweet treat or two for later, Holiday Confections will be present with several delicious creations. Additional vendors, including a local quilter, will also be in attendance.

Finally, as guests sample and browse, they’ll delight in the sounds of Dixieland and American Jazz, courtesy of The Dixie Doodlers.

If you’re looking for a ‘sweet’ evening out, be sure to mark Sweets at the Suites on your calendar!

This event is free, and open to the public. For more information, call 563-1650 or visit us online at rouse.org.

‘Love Your Library’

Raffle

The Friends of the Youngsville Library’s fourth annual “Love Your Library” Raffle Basket Extravaganza fundraising event is going on now through March 14. For a $5 donation, participants will receive 10 tickets to be used toward any of seven uniquely themed “baskets”. The “baskets” are on display at the library.

“What makes this fundraising event so special is that there is a wide variety of high-quality baskets for people with all areas of interest to choose from. Each basket has a minimum value of $75, but most baskets are valued at much more than that,” said Library Director Kristy Wallace. “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 actually win something that you wanted.”

Tickets are available at the Youngsville Public Library during business hours, from members of the Friends of the Library, and Library Board members. Ten tickets for a $5 donation or one ticket for a $1 donation. The Friends will also be selling tickets at Richard’s Restaurant on Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Friday, Feb. 14 from 4 to 7p.m. Library business hours are Monday and Tuesday, noon to 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Friday, noon to 4 p.m. 563-7670.

Sports Schedule

02/06/14 Thursday Basketball @ 6 p.m.- Youngsville JV Boys/ Conneaut Area Senior High- Home Game

02/06/14 Thursday Basketball @ 6: p.m.- Youngsville JV Girls /Sheffield Area MHS- Away Game

02/06/14 Thursday Basketball @ 7:30 p.m. Youngsville V Girls/ Sheffield Area MHS Away Game

02/07/14 Friday Wrestling @ 7 p.m. Youngsville V Boys Maplewood High School- Home Game

02/08/14 Saturday Basketball @ 6 p.m. Youngsville JV Boys / Eisenhower High School- Away Game

02/08/14 Saturday Basketball @ 7:30 p.m. Youngsville V Boys /Eisenhower High School- Away Game

02/10/14 Monday Basketball @ 7:30 p.m. Youngsville V Girls / Saegertown High School- Home Game

02/12/14 Wednesday Basketball @ 6 p.m. Youngsville JV Girls /Venango Catholic High School- Home Game

02/12/14 Wednesday Basketball 7:30 p.m. Youngsville V Girls / Venango Catholic High School- Home Game

02/14/14 Friday Basketball @ 6 p.m. Youngsville JV Boys /Cochranton High School- Away Game

02/14/14 Friday Basketball @ 7:30 p.m. Youngsville V Boys /Cochranton High School- Away Game

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