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News for the week of September 3rd, 2010

Freedom Walk

The Sugar Grove community will be participating in the Nationwide America supports You Freedom Walk on September 11 to remember 9-11 victims and honor military past and present who protect American’s freedom. Sugar Grove will join cities across America to host an America Supports You Freedom Walk. Saturday, September 11, 2010, is the ninth anniversary of the September 11 attacks against the United States

The 2010 Sugar Grove America Supports You Freedom Walk is sponsored each year by the AMVETS (American Veterans) and AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary. Anyone and everyone, all ages, are encouraged to attend. The route for America Supports You Freedom Walk will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Town Park and the walk will be less than 2 miles. The purpose of the Freedom Walk is to establish a national tradition to reflect on the lives lost on September 11^th and to renew our commitment to freedom and the values of our country and to honor our veterans, past and present. Please plan to join us.

Sugar Grove High School Reunion

The Sugar Grove High School Reunion will be held on September 11th at 1:00 p.m. at the Bucket Café. Anyone who at anytime attended the school is welcome to come along and reminisce with former classmates.

School Closed

Warren County School Students will have off Monday, September 6^th for Labor Day.

10/11 School Year Registration

With the 2010/2011 school year fast approaching the Imaginative Preschool in Sugar Grove is taking applications for their fall classes. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Children must be three on or before September 1^st to enter the 3 year old class. Children must be four on or before September 1^st to enter the 4-5 year old class. The first 4-5 year old class meets on Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:00 am – 11:30 am. The second 4-5 year old class meets Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12:30 – 3:00 pm and Wednesdays from 9:00 – 11:30 am. The 3 year old class meets Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30 – 3:00 pm. More information can be obtained or you can chat with the teacher by contacting the school at 489-3105. Wednesday, September 1st will be orientation day from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Thursday, September 2nd and Friday, September 3^rd are the first day of classes.

We Are Bookin

The Sugar Grove Free Library will be holding a 1 Mile and 5 K Fun Run/Walk Saturday, September 18, 2010. Proceeds from the event will benefit Sugar Grove PA Free Library. All ages are welcome to take part in the fun time. Race time will begin at 10:00 a.m. and registration will be from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. The start/finish line is in front of Sugar Grove Library on School Street. Check in the Library for the route of the event. Cost for each participant will be $5.00 for registrations if received by September 13^th , or $8.00 if you register on race day. Snacks will be provided to all participants. Registration forms are available at the Sugar Grove Free Library. Contact Carrie Guiher at 814-489-3242 or carrieguiher1@verizon.net with any questions or if you would like a reservation form. Also check out the race information at the Sugar Grove Library website: www.sugargrovelibrary.org. Come on out and support our local Library.

Go Blue and Gold

It is time to get out and support our Blue and Gold Fall Sports Programs at Eisenhower High School. The Eisenhower Knights Varsity Football Team will open their regular season with their first away game on Saturday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m. against Sharpsville. Also on Saturday, September 4^t, you can catch the Girls Volleyball team against Cambridge Springs at 9:00 a.m. and the Varsity Cross Country Team Boys and Girls competing in the McDowell Invitational at 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 7^th, the Knights Golf team will have a match in Rocky Grove at 1:00 p.m., the Boys and Girls Cross Country Team will take on North East at home at 4:00 p.m., the Girls Soccer Team will take on Titusville at 4:00 p.m., and the Knights Volleyball Team will be in an away match against Mercyhurst at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 8^th the new Junior High Girls Basketball Team will take on Beaty Warren Middle School at 4:00 p.m. at home, the Varsity Girls Soccer team will travel to Maplewood for a 4:00 p.m. match, and the 7^th grade Football Team will play Corry at a time to be announced.

Thursday, September 9^th the Knights Boys Soccer team will take on Oil City in an away match at 4:00 p.m., The Girls Soccer team will host a match with Smethport at 4:30 p.m. and the Junior High Boys Football will play in Maplewood.

Upcoming School Events

Some dates to highlight on your calendar to remember will be the Eisenhower Open House which will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2010 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Picture Day for students at EMHS will be held on September 22, 2010. Senior Pictures are Due to the yearbook staff on October 1, 2010. The Homecoming Dance will be held on October 2, 2010. Their will also be an All County Band Show held at Eisenhower on August 28^th.

Nyla Luvison Walk Update

The Nyla Luvison 5K race and fun walk, which was held last July 11th, was a success with the fund raiser donating a total of $2492.21 to the Warren Cancer Care Center. Paul Tutmaher was recently able to present a check for that amount to Jim Fiscus, who represents the Cancer Care Center at the event. The Nyla Luvison Race Committee should like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to all those people that participated in that cause and to all those who freely donated their time to make this event a continuing success.

Thank You

The Community and the Sugar Grove Borough would like to thank those who to part in our Park grand opening. Thank you also to those who have volunteered so much of their time over the past year to help make this project happen. They are Mayor Dutch Strand, Sugar Grove Borough Council Members - Kevin McIntyre ,Kathy Buerkle, Neal Hoisington, Jerry Bloomgren, Kevin Nicklas, Bob Snyder, Dave Slater, Terra LoPresti, and Chisa Niizeki, Borough Secretary Karla LoPresti, County Planning Director Dan Glotz, Dan Morgan, Jeff VanArsdale, State Representative Kathy Rapp, County Commissioner John Eggleston, Project Manager Chris Brown, Regional Main Street Coordinator Kathy Reitinger, The Hill and Dale Garden Club, Briggs Transportation, John Allen Excavating Inc., Louis Enos, David Hoisington Construction, Sweeney Resources and Conrad Wilson, AMVETS Post 50, AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, Sons of the AMVETS, The American Legion, Sons of the American Legion, Brown's Excavating Services, Derck & Edson Associates, ICM Innovative Construction Mechanical owner Thomas R. Eaton and his crew, The Goodfellas Blue Grass Band, John VanDorn, Diary Princess-Ashley Enos, and many others who gave their times and talents to our new park.

The Sugar Grove Park project began as a request for a small amount of Growing Greener II Funds, but became a larger request when Kathy Reitinger, the Warren County Regional Main Street Coordinator, became involved. Through her suggestions to make the park more ADA accessible and the pavilion larger to accommodate community functions it truly became a community park. Kathy spoke, in person, with Alex Tatanish in Harrisburg and attended park committee meetings. She helped the project move forward, wrote the application and contacted Phil Scrimenti, Representative Kathy Rapp and Senator Mary Jo White in order to gain their support as well as meeting with county commissioners about the project. She has always been able to envision how this project would benefit the township as well as the borough.

This project was possible due to the Sugar Grove Borough working with Growing Greener Funds distributed through a DCNR Grant, a gift from the Pearl Manross Estate, Sugar Grove Borough funds, and volunteer work.

Food Distribution

The Second Harvest Food Bank is scheduled to distribute food through it’s mobile food pantry at the Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church on Saturday, September 11^th from 10 am – noon. The church is located at 210 Jamestown Street in Sugar Grove.

Second Harvest is the major supplier of food to charitable agencies throughout Northwestern Pennsylvania. They obtain products from the organization's warehouse and distribute them to individuals and families facing hard times in 11 counties.

News for the week of August 27th, 2010

Grand Opening Sugar Grove Park

The Grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Sugar Grove Park was held on Saturday, August 21^st. The dedication of our new park with a ribbon cutting ceremony began at 4:00 p.m. with Mayor Strand introducing the many individuals who had a hand in the project and helped dedicate the park. Those present for the ribbon cutting with Mayor Dutch strand were Council Member Bob Snyder, Borough Secretary Karla LoPresti, County Planning Director Dan Glotz, Dan Morgan, Jeff VanArsdale, State Representative Kathy Rapp, County Commissioner John Eggleston, Project Manager Chris Brown, Regional Main Street Coordinator Kathy Reitinger, Council Members Kevin Nicholas, Jerry Bloomgren and Neal Hoisington . The crowd was treated to a close up look at the new pavilion, sidewalks, lights, tables, and landscaping that has all been added to the existing park.

Long time residents commented on the fantastic new handicap access to the park.

Many residents also commented on the superb new gardens planted throughout the park. The Hill and Dale Garden club volunteered to design and put in the garden areas in the park along with donating some of the plants. The members and other volunteers worked hard through the summer days in July and August to begin the gardens. Many plants were donated from Sugar Grove area residents. The club planted a variety of hardy mums, autumn joy sedum, thyme, lavender, lime green and dark green large leaf hostas, salvia, peony plants, coreopsis, floribunda rose bushes, crazy daisy plants, liatris, phlox, penstemon, and pink dianthus, as well as some new trees. Additional planting will happen in the spring. The Hill and Dale Garden Club has always been a help to the community since its organization in 1937. The object of the club is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening among amateurs, to aid in the protection of native plants, trees and birds, and to encourage civic plantings.

The Community and the Sugar Grove Borough would like to thank donations and time given to the project by Briggs Transportation, John Allen Excavating Inc., Louis Enos, David Hoisington Construction, Sweeney Resources and Conrad Wilson, AMVETS Post 50, Brown's Excavating Services, and many others who gave their times and talents to our new park.

The Sugar Grove Borough choose Derck & Edson Associates as the architects for the park due to their experience with actual DCNR grants which have many additional rules not normally involved with a grant. Their experience has been a great help to council members throughout the grant process. The work of bringing the vision together was accomplished by our hard working contractor ICM Innovative Construction Mechanical owner Thomas R. Eaton and his crew.

Completion of the park and opening event were also supported with donations from the Sugar Grove AMVETS, Sons of the AMVETS, the American Legion and Sons of the American Legion.

Additional items such as benches will be funded and added to the park in an ongoing effort to keep expanding and improving our park. Mayor Strand indicated that there will be opportunity in the future for the community to make donations for more improvements to the park.

Great Bluegrass Entertainment during the event was provided in the new park pavilion by The Northern Railroad Bluegrass Band formerly known as the Goodfellas. Residents brought along chairs and blankets to sit around the pavilion and enjoy the music.

Sugar Grove resident, John VanDorn, brought his Prinsen Book Organ, built in Belgium, and he played it as people gathered for the event and viewed the park gardens.

Refreshments of hot dogs, chips, and beverages were all donated and cooked by the AMVETS Post #50 volunteers. Our Warren County Dairy Princess, Ashley Enos assisted with the cooking.

Back to School

Reminder the first day of classes for Warren County School Students will be Tuesday, August 31^st. Students will have off Monday, September 6^th for Labor Day.

10/11 School Year Registration

Phase III Sugar Grove Area Sewage set to begin

The Sugar Grove Area Sewage Authority Board recently announced that Phase III of Sugar Grove Area Sewage Project has been funded and is set to begin this fall. This latest phase received funding totaling $3.3 million dollars with approximately $2 million coming from loans and $1.1million received in grant funding. Phase III will provide opportunity for 125 more homes in the area to be hooked on to the existing sewage system. Notices will be mailed to those home owners who live in the areas affected by the upcoming Phase III. Open bids for the project will be posted by August 30^th. TAP fees and Monthly user fees for Phase III will remain the same those charged in Phase I and II.

We Are Bookin

Go Blue and Gold

The Eisenhower Knights Varsity Football Team will take on Conneaut Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday August 27^th in a scrimmage. They will open their regular season with their first away game on Saturday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m. against Sharpsville. Monday August 30^th the Boys Varsity Golf Team will take on Warren in a match.

Upcoming School Events

Some dates to highlight on your calendar to remember will be the Eisenhower Open House which will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2010 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Freedom Walk

The 2010 Sugar Grove America Supports You Freedom Walk is sponsored each year by the AMVETS (American Veterans) and AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary. Anyone and everyone, all ages, are encouraged to attend. The route for America Supports You Freedom Walk will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Community Park and the walk will be less than 2 miles. The purpose of the Freedom Walk is to establish a national tradition to reflect on the lives lost on September 11^th and to renew our commitment to freedom and the values of our country and to honor our veterans, past and present. Please plan to join us.

Nyla Luvison Walk Update

Sugar Grove High School Reunion

News for the week of August 20th, 2010

Park Grand Opening

The Grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new facility will be held on Saturday, August 21^st from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The dedication of our new park with a ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 4:00 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by The Northern Railroad Bluegrass Band formerly known as the Goodfellas. They will be playing in the new park pavilion courtesy of The American Legion , Sons of the AMVETS, and the Sugar Grove Borough. John VanDorn's Prinsom Band Organ, built in Belgium, will be played during the band intermissions. Please bring your chairs or blankets to sit on and enjoy the music. Refreshments will be provided by the AMVETS Post #50.

The new park gardens are currently being planted by our own area Hill and Dale Garden Club members. Even though the park grand opening happens this fall, the project is ongoing and will be a work in progress with more additions, planting, and work to be done in the spring. If you would like to learn more about how this project got started, the project scope or see before and in-process pictures of the park, please go to the Sugar Grove Area website, www.sugargrovepa.com, and click on the Park button. The project is possible due to the Sugar Grove Borough working with Growing Greener Funds distributed through a DCNR Grant, and a gift from the Pearl Manross Estate, Sugar Grove Borough funds, and volunteer work. The completed improvements will include a pavilion, new sidewalks connecting the memorials, the pavilion and the parking lot, benches, landscaping and lights.

New Knights Orientation

The new 7^th graders for the 2010-2011 school year visited Eisenhower High School on Monday, August 16^th. Students and their parents were able to view their schedules, access information, locate their classrooms, as well as visit other areas of the school. Mr.Gary Weber and Mr. Eric Leamon along with other school faculty were on hand to speak to the visitors and answer questions. Good luck to all our new Knights and Welcome to Eisenhower.

Back to School

Reminder the first day of classes for Warren County School Students will be Tuesday, August 31^st. Students will have off Monday, September 6^th for Labor Day.

10/11 School Year Registration

EMHS Schedules

The Eisenhower High School Guidance Office staff and counselors, Mrs. Phelps and Ms. Szymanski will be on hand to assist any EMHS student who requires schedule changes for the coming 2010/2011 school year.

Senior High Students in grades 10,11,and 12 should plan to meet with Patti Phelps, Sr. High Counselor August 23rd, 24^th , and 25^th.

August 23^rd meetings will be for Grade 12 Students with the last name starting with the letters A through L should plan to meet from 8:00 -11:00 a.m. Students with the last name starting with the letters M-Z should plan to meet from 12:00 -3:00 p.m.

August 24^thmeetings will be for Grade 11 Students with the last name starting with the letters A through L should plan to meet from 8:00 -11:00 a.m. Students with the last name starting with the letters M-Z should plan to meet from 12:00 -3:00 p.m.

August 25^thmeetings will be for Grade 10 Students with the last name starting with the letters A through L should plan to meet from 8:00 -11:00 a.m. Students with the last name starting with the letters M-Z should plan to meet from 12:00 -3:00 p.m.

Junior High Students in grades 7,8, and 9 should plan to meet with Annie Szymanski, Jr. High Counselor August 23rd, 24^th , and 25^th.

August 23^rd meetings will be for Grade 9 Students with the last name starting with the letters A through L should plan to meet from 8:00 -11:00 a.m. Students with the last name starting with the letters M-Z should plan to meet from 12:00 -3:00 p.m.

August 24^thmeetings will be for Grade 8 Students with the last name starting with the letters A through L should plan to meet from 8:00 -11:00 a.m. Students with the last name starting with the letters M-Z should plan to meet from 12:00 -3:00 p.m.

August 25^thmeetings will be for Grade 7 Students with the last name starting with the letters A through L should plan to meet from 8:00 -11:00 a.m. Students with the last name starting with the letters M-Z should plan to meet from 12:00 -3:00 p.m.

Please call the EMHS office at 757-8878 to schedule an appointment during the appropriate time with counselors for any schedule changes or conflicts.

Phase III Sugar Grove Area Sewage set to begin

Hessel Valley Vacation Bible School

On August 23 through 27 the Hessel Valley Lutheran Church in Chandlers Valley will be hosting Vacation Bible School for ages 4 - 12. Bible School will run each day from 9:30 am - Noon. The theme this year is "Backstage Pass" and features fantastic music from Go Fish Guys. Kids will be rocking to great music and be learning great bible stories too! Everyone is welcome - Come join us for a rocking week. For more information on Bible School call 489-7452.

We Are Bookin

Go Blue and Gold

The Eisenhower Knights Varsity Football Team will take on Erie Central Tech in a scrimmage on Saturday, August 21 at 1:00 p.m. the game will be in Erie. Come on out and get a look at this year’s awesome Knights.

You can also catch the EMHS Varsity Golf Team on Monday, August 23^rd in a match at Titusville at 9:00 a.m. and the Girls Varsity Soccer scrimmage match will be played in Kane

Upcoming School Events

Some dates to highlight on your calendar to remember will be the Eisenhower Open House which will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2010 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Freedom Walk

Sugar Grove will be participating in the Nationwide America supports You Freedom Walk on September 11 to remember 9-11 victims and honor military past and present who protect American’s freedom. The 2010 Sugar Grove America Supports You Freedom Walk is sponsored each year by the AMVETS (American Veterans). Anyone and everyone, all ages, is encouraged to attend. Saturday, September 11, 2010 will mark the ninth anniversary of the September 11th tragic events at the Pentagon, the twin towers in New York City ,and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Sugar Grove will join with cities across America to host the America Supports You Freedom Walk. The purpose of the Freedom Walk is to establish a national tradition to reflect on the lives lost on September 11^th and to renew our commitment to freedom and the values of our country and to honor our veterans, past and present. Please plan to join us.

News for the week of August 13th, 2010

Park Grand Opening

The new park gardens are currently being planted by our own area Hill and Dale Garden Club members. At this time, there are some plants that the garden club is looking for. If you have some of these items growing in your gardens and would like to donate toward the planting of our community park gardens, you can contact Mary Lou VanDorn at 489-3929. The garden club is looking for hardy mums, autumn joy sedum, thyme, lavender, lime green and dark green large leaf hostas, salvia, peony plants, coreopsis, floribunda rose bushes, crazy daisy plants, liatris, phlox, penstemon, and pink dianthus.

Even though the park grand opening happens this fall, the project is ongoing and will be a work in progress with more additions, planting, and work to be done in the spring. If you would like to learn more about how this project got started, the project scope or see before and in-process pictures of the park, please go to the Sugar Grove Area website, www.sugargrovepa.com, and click on the Park button. The project is possible due to the Sugar Grove Borough working with Growing Greener Funds distributed through a DCNR Grant, and a gift from the Pearl Manross Estate, Sugar Grove Borough funds, and volunteer work. The completed improvements will include a pavilion, new sidewalks connecting the memorials, the pavilion and the parking lot, benches, landscaping and lights.

New Knights Orientation

The new 7^th graders for the 2010-2011 school year, will have the opportunity to visit Eisenhower High School on Monday, August 16^th. Students and their parents will be able to view their schedule, access information, locate their classrooms, as well as visit other areas of the school. We hope this time will help make your first days in a new location go smooth. Good luck to all our new Knights and Welcome to Eisenhower.

Back to School

Reminder the first day of classes for Warren County School Students will be Tuesday, August 31^st. Students will have off Monday, September 6^th for Labor Day.

Phase III Sugar Grove Area Sewage set to begin

10/11 School Year Registration

EMHS Schedules

Senior High Students in grades 10,11,and 12 should plan to meet with Patti Phelps, Sr. High Counselor August 23rd, 24^th , and 25^th.

Junior High Students in grades 7,8, and 9 should plan to meet with Annie Szymanski, Jr. High Counselor August 23rd, 24^th , and 25^th.

Please call the EMHS office at 757-8878 to schedule an appointment during the appropriate time with counselors for any schedule changes or conflicts.

News for the week of August 6th, 2010

Phase III Sugar Grove Area Sewage set to begin

Park Grand Opening

The Grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new facility will be held on Saturday, August 21^st from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. There will be musical entertainment, refreshments and a dedication of our new park with a ribbon cutting at 4:00 p.m.

The new park gardens are being planted by our Garden Club members. There will be a planting day scheduled in the near future which people can volunteer to come and help. The date will be published when it is announced. At this time, there are some plants that the garden club is looking for. If you have some of these items growing in your gardens and would like to donate toward the planting of our community park gardens, you can contact Mary Lou VanDorn at 489-3929. The garden club is looking for hardy mums, autumn joy sedum, thyme, lavender, lime green and dark green large leaf hostas, salvia, peony plants, coreopsis, floribunda rose bushes, crazy daisy plants, liatris, phlox, penstemon, and pink dianthus.

Sale Day Thank You

The Sugar Grove Development Council would like to thank all the vendors and residents who participated in the Annual Sugar Grove Sale Days. Donations are being taken to help offset the cost of the advertising, the new banners, and the port-a-johns that were made available for this event. Anyone willing to make a donation can do so by stopping into Wilcox Brothers. Thank you to all our visitors who came out to shop and make our annual event another huge success.

New Knights Orientation

Ice Cream at the Fair

The EMHS Ice Cream Booth will once again be open at the Warren County Fair. Stop by and support our Knights Band Program.

10/11 School Year Registration

EMHS Schedules

Senior High Students in grades 10,11,and 12 should plan to meet with Patti Phelps, Sr. High Counselor August 23rd, 24^th , and 25^th.

Junior High Students in grades 7,8, and 9 should plan to meet with Annie Szymanski, Jr. High Counselor August 23rd, 24^th , and 25^th.

Please call the EMHS office at 757-8878 to schedule an appointment during the appropriate time with counselors for any schedule changes or conflicts.

News for the week of July 30th, 2010

Milk Fun

The Warren County Dairy Princess and her court will be at the McNutter’s Restaurant in Lander, PA on Sunday, August 1^st. There will be a coloring contest, tattoos, and other fun dairy milk activities from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. There is a chance to win passes to the 2010 Warren County Fair. Stop by and get in on all the dairy fun. There will be a Chicken BBQ happening at the same time so stop by for lunch.

Sugar Grove Sale Days

Saturday, July 31^st will be the Annual Sugar Grove Sale Days event. Come to town and view all the yard sales, vendor sales, concession stands and more. The fun starts around 8:00 a.m. and goes until sales close up. Get out early for the best buys in town. Sales happen within the walking areas throughout town on Main Street, Younie Street, Mechanic Street, School Street, Race Street, Pleasant Street, Jamestown Street, Patterson Street, Mill Street and other side streets throughout the borough. Out of town vendors will also be set up in the United Methodist Church parking lot, the First Presbyterian Church Parking Lot, and the SG Volunteer Fire Department area.

Park Grand Opening

Read all Summer

This summer at the Sugar Grove Free Library you can be a part of the summer reading program. This program is for everyone in grades Kindergarten through grade 12. The event will begin this year on July 7^th and continue the 14^th, 21^st, and 28th. For more information stop in or call 489-7872.

Youth Football League

The touch football league for 4^th, 5^th and 6^th grade boys living in the Youngsville, Sugar Grove, Tidioute area will hold its sign ups on Monday, August 2^nd at the Youngsville High School. Sign up will be from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and the cost is $35. Equipment will be handed out at registration sign up time. Schedules will be passed out and information on this year’s mini camp will also be available. Mini camp for the players will be held August 3^rd and 5^th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Youngsville High School Davis Street practice field. The first practice will be held August 16^th . For more information, plan to attend the sign up event.

News for the week of July 23rd, 2010

Visit to the Mill

The YMCA Summer Camp Kids visited the D & L Enos Milling on Sugar Grove on Wednesday, July 14^th. While at the Mill the children got a tour of the facility and were able to touch and learn about the samples of various feed. The 2010-2011 Dairy Princess, Ashley Enos was on hand and presented her skit on the importance of milk, cheese, and yogurt. Dairy Maid, Rachel Enos presented a PowerPoint of dairy promotions to the children. Veronica Ludwick, Little Dairy Miss was also present to make mix it with milk with the kids. A ride on the hand carved miniature merry-go-round on the site made by Wes Augenstien and popcorn was a highlight of the field trip.

The Dairy Princess and court will all be in the 4-H Cow Palace at the Warren County Fair with information, story boards, and all you got milk favorite give aways. Stop by and see them.

2^nd Annual Tractor Run

A group of farmers and local community members who own tractors got together for the 2nd Annual Sugar Grove Tractor Run 2010 on Saturday, July 17^th. The group of 35 met at the home of George Hedlund on Sandstrom Road on Saturday morning 10 a.m. Outfitted in their event t-shirts they started out on their second annual town tractor run. A group of wagon riders joined in the fun and road on hay bales behind one of the tractors. The route covered approximately 26 miles from start to finish. They traveled on many of the back roads in the community from Sandstrom Road to the finishing point on route 957 at the home of Dave Pudder. There were a couple of stops throughout the day. Many in the community stopped to view the group as it traveled by. There were tractors of all types International, John Deere, Farmall, Fergusons, Ford tractors and more were all a part of this Annual event.

Park Grand Opening

At a meeting in the Sugar Grove Borough Council Building on Monday, July 19^th a special meeting was held to discuss the Park Project and it’s grand opening for the community. The Park is progressing along rapidly and completion date is set for end of July or the first week in August. The Grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new facility will be held on Saturday, August 21^st from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. There will be musical entertainment, refreshments and a dedication of our new park with a ribbon cutting at 4:00 p.m.

The new park gardens are being planted by our Garden Club members. There will be a planting day scheduled in the near future which people can volunteer to come and help. The date will be published when it is announced. At this time, there are some plants that the garden club is looking for. If you have some of these items growing in your gardens and would like to donate toward the planting of our community park gardens, you can contact Mary Lou VanDorn at 489-3929. The garden club is looking for additional hardy mums, autumn joy sedum, thyme, lavender, lime green and dark green large leaf hostas, salvia, peony plants, coreopsis, floribunda rose bushes, crazy daisy plants, liatris, phlox, penstemon, and pink dianthus.

Stone work, maple tree planting and park benches will also be on the agenda as the park nears completion. There may be an interest in community individuals providing memorial benches in the future. Even though the park grand opening happens this fall, the project is ongoing and will be a work in progress with more additions, planting, and work to be done in the spring. If you would like to learn more about how this project got started, the project scope or see before and in-process pictures of the park, please go to the Sugar Grove Area website, www.sugargrovepa.com, and click on the Park button. The project is possible due to the Sugar Grove Borough working with Growing Greener Funds distributed through a DCNR Grant, and a gift from the Pearl Manross Estate, Sugar Grove Borough funds, and volunteer work. The completed improvements will include a pavilion, new sidewalks connecting the memorials, the pavilion and the parking lot, benches, landscaping, and lights.

AMVETS Distinguished Awards

The Department of Pennsylvania AMVETS Convention was held in York, Pennsylvania in June. The Department gives two distinguished awards at the Commanders banquet each year. The AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Member of the Year and the AMVETS Silver Bayonet are prestigious awards given to those individuals going above and beyond the call of duty for veterans, community and child welfare. This year Post #50 in Sugar Grove is honored to have recipients of both awards. This year the awards were presented to Sugar Grove Auxiliary President Michelle Williams and PDC Gary Fry AMVETS 2^nd National Vice commander. Congratulations to both and we thank you for all your dedication and hard work.

Chicken BBQ

Sunday, July 25^th the Sugar Grove AMVETS Post #50 will hold a Chicken BBQ starting at noon. Dinner will be served until gone and the cost is $7.00. All proceeds from the event will benefit local veterans. Please plan to join us for a great Chicken BBQ dinner.

Read all Summer

Sugar Grove Sale Day

Preparations are underway for another fun Sugar Grove Sale Days event. This year Sale Days will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2010. How does an event such as this get started ? Back in the late 1960’s Mrs. Ruth Grant, wife of Dr. Alfred Grant, held her yard sale on the last Saturday of July each year. The sale was at her home on Patterson Street in Sugar Grove. Everyone turned out for Mrs. Grant’s sale. She started to invite her friends to bring their sale items to her barn and join in the fun. As the years progressed, many who lived on Patterson Street held their yard sales at the same time as Mrs. Grant. The event became known as the Patterson Street Sale. Before long it turned into what we know today as “Sugar Grove Sale Days”. I am sure that Mrs. Grant never imagined how big the Sugar Grove Sale Day would become. Today, there are vendors who travel in each year for the event, local food vendors are on every corner, local store sales, and of course, approximately 50 or more yard sales throughout the town. You can mark your calendar because as with the tradition that Mrs. Grant set in place years ago, the sale is held on the last Saturday of July.

Sugar Grove VBS

The United Methodist Church in Sugar Grove located at the corner of Race Street and Jamestown Street will be holding Vacation Bible School together with the Lottsville United Methodist Church. Galactic Blast will be the theme of this year’s Vacation Bible School held from July 18^th – 27^th.Children ages 3 years old through those just completing grade 6 are invited to attend. The fun all begins at 6:30 p.m. each evening and goes until 8:30 p.m. July 19^th, 20^th and 21^st will be held at the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church and July 26^th and 27^th will be held at the Lottsville United Methodist Church.

Music in the Park

Saturday, July 24^th The Chandlers Valley park will hole Gospel Singing in the Park from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The park is located next to the Chandlers Valley United Methodist Church across from the Community Center on Jackson Run Road, Route 69. A picnic lunch will be provided. Bring your own lawn chair. Some tables and chair along with a tent will be provided. There is plenty of parking available and Handicap accessibility. The music happens rain or shine so plan to come out and enjoy the food, fellowship and fun for all ages. Some of the groups participating this year are Cross Reference, Psalm 150, John Landin, Conewango Clippers, Virginia Loizeaux and other various groups from Chautuaqua and Warren County. For more information on the event you can email cvumchurch@yahoo.com or phone 489-3304. The event is sponsored by the Chandlers Valley United Methodist Church.

Youth Football League

News for the week of July 16th, 2010

Nyla Luvison Memorial 5K

The 8^th Annual Nyla Luvison Memorial 5K Run/Race Walk/Fun was held on Saturday, July 10, 2010. This year saw the highest number of participants to date for the annual event. More than 210 participants registered to compete in the race/walk. Participants who registered for the race were not just from the Sugar Grove Area. Racers each year come from as far away as Pittsburgh, North Carolina, Florida, Arizona, Texas, and even Germany.

Many in the Sugar Grove community benefited from the care of Mrs. Nyla Luvision who passed away in the fall of 2002 from malignant melanoma. Nyla contributed greatly to the community. She was a parent and adoptive parent to many of the children she came in contact with through the sports activities at EHS. She was especially active with the cross country and track teams. She was a nurse practitioner with the Sugar Grove Family Medical Center and she was also a Missionary VISA team member.

Since her passing the community has held the Annual Nyla Luvision Memorial 5K Fun Run/Walk. Pastor Billy Hughes from the Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church, where Nyla attended services, provided an opening prayer prior to the race. Pastor Hughes told the crowd, “Nyla would be so proud of this event and heart of these people gathered here today”.

This year the National Guard unit, Alpha Company 642 Air Support Battalion out of Dunkirk/Olean, New York were on hand to assist with the traffic control. A luncheon was provided for the troops at the Sugar Grove Fire Hall. The community was invited to attend the Chicken BBQ and also take some time to show their appreciation to our National Guard members. Joining the National Guard this year were students from Law Enforcement Explorer Post 125 Criminal Justice Program located at the Hughes Education Center in Ashville, New York. The students, who were all seniors in the program, gain credit for working on events such as this with the National Guard and gain the experience of working in areas they may choose as a career.

The race kicked off at 10:00 a.m. and as the race progressed through out the Sugar Grove community, members of the town cheered on the participants. The race route started at the back of the Sugar Grove Fire Hall on School Street and travel up Younie Street. The racers turned on to Route 957-Main Street for a few blocks before, turning again on to Mill Street, and then turning on Catlin Hill Road. Then around the corner of Forest Street to Patterson Street, turning on to Jamestown Street for two blocks before turning onto Curtis Street. The participants followed Curtis Street all the way to Pleasant Street and then took Pleasant Street out to a turn around station located past Wayne Gruber’s farm. At the turn around the runners and walkers traveled back down Pleasant Street and around School Street to the Sugar Grove Fire Hall Start/Finish line. This year the results were electronically calculated for the first time. Each runner and walker wore an arm band with electronic tag that recorded their time as they crossed the finish line. Results can be viewed a www.smileymiles.com. The overall winner in the female division this year was Rachel Tutmaher with a time of 20:43 and in the male division was David Pearson with a time of 17:11. The crowd was excited to see that both of this year’s overall winners were Eisenhower High School Cross County Alumni. Trophies were presented to all the first, second, and third place winners in each category by Mike Luvison.

The proceeds from the event each year are divided between the EHS Boys & Girls Cross Country teams to help offset expenses and the Warren Cancer Care Center to help in the fight to find a cure for cancer. To date the annual race has provided more than $10,000 to the Cancer Center. Thank you to all the many event sponsors and to the Nyla Luvision Race committee for all their hard work.

More photos of race day events can be found at the Warren Times Observer website CU section.

New Park Project Meeting

By now some Sugar Grove Area residents may have noticed there is something happening at the park on Main Street. A new pavilion, sidewalks, lights, benches, and landscaping are all part of the plan. There is a lot to do. A community park meeting has been scheduled for Monday night, July 19th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Borough building. On the agenda for the meeting is the grand opening event of the park, information on the gardens, benches, and work for people interested in volunteering to be a part of the project. If you would like to help make this a wonderful park for the Sugar Grove Area, you are invited to this meeting. If you would like to learn more about how this project got started, the project scope or see before and in-process pictures of the park, please go to the Sugar Grove Area website, www.sugargrovepa.com, and click on the Park button. The project is possible due to the Sugar Grove Borough working with Growing Greener Funds distributed through a DCNR Grant, a gift from the Pearl Manross Estate, Sugar Grove Borough funds, and volunteer work. The completed improvements will include a pavilion, new sidewalks connecting the memorials, the pavilion and the parking lot, benches, landscaping and lights.

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Sugar Grove VBS

Music in the Park

Alumni Reunion

Saturday, July 17^th the Chandlers Valley Community Center will host the Chandlers Valley Alumni Reunion. The reunion is for anyone who attended the Chandlers Valley School or their descendents and families. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. and conclude around 4:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at 1:00 p.m. Beverages will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. We look forward to seeing you to reminisce about the fun days at the Chandlers Valley School.

News for the week of July 9th, 2010

AMVETS Award

At the 65^th AMVETS Convention in York, Pennsylvania posters and essays were awarded during the Americanism/AMVETS Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse (AADAA) Program. Logan Jaquay was the First place winner in the 2^nd grade category and Brielle Whitney was the First place winner in the 3^rd grade category from Sugar Grove Elementary School. Department of Pennsylvania Americanism Chairman and Post #50 Commander Jeffrey VanArsdale worked with staff and students at Sugar Grove Elementary school, 2^nd grade teacher, Mrs. Harrington, and 3^rd grade teacher, Miss Galbier to process the posters. First place winners from the Department of Pennsylvania will be forwarded to the National Convention in Louisville, KY for judging in August. Congratulations to these students and all others that participated in the Program

Annual Nyla Luvison Memorial Run

The Sugar Grove Community is gearing up for the 8th Annual Nyla Luvision Memorial Run to take place on July 10, 2010. Registration will begin at the Fire hall at 8:00 a.m. and continue until 9:45 a.m. The race will begin at 10:00 a.m. Cost of registration this year is $20. T-Shirts will be given to the first 150 applicants registered for the event.

We would like people along the race route to come out and cheer on the runners and walkers again this year by waving and playing music. This race route is to start at the back of the Sugar Grove Fire Hall on School Street and travel up Younie Street. The racers will turn on to Route 957-Main Street for a few blocks before, turning again on to Mill Street, and then turning on Catlin Hill Road. Then around the corner of Forest Street to Patterson Street, turning on to Jamestown Street for two blocks before turning onto Curtis Street. The participants will follow Curtis Street all the way to Pleasant Street and then take Pleasant Street out to a turn around station located past Wayne Gruber’s farm. They will then travel back down Pleasant Street and around School Street to the Sugar Grove Fire Hall Start/Finish line. Again, if you live on the race route, why not make plans to come out and cheer the runners/walkers on to victory. Some residents of the community last year made a huge contribution by standing at the end of their driveway and handing out quick cups of cold water to the runners. It was greatly appreciated by all the participants and helps to combat the heat.

Since her passing the community has held the Annual Nyla Luvision Memorial 5K Fun Run/Walk. The proceeds from the event each year are divided between the EHS Boys & Girls Cross Country teams to help offset expenses and the Warren Cancer Care Center. Over the past 8 years more than $10,000 has been donated to help in the fight to find a cure for cancer. This year families are encouraged to become sponsors in the event. The cost of the $100.00 sponsorship can be spread out among the family members. You will receive two free T-shirts and the opportunity to purchase an unlimited number of T-shirts at cost of approximately $10.

Charlie Sanders will be on site again this year with his excellent chicken barbecue. Takeouts will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m. and the cost will be $8.00 per dinner.

Please plan to be a part of this year’s Nyla Luvison Memorial 5K Run/Fun Walk event. Forms for the event are available in local Sugar Grove Business locations or on-line at the borough website at www.sugargrovepa.com

Pathways to Petals

Pathways to Petals Garden Tour will be hosted by the Pinegrove Township Lioness Club on July 10, 2010. Anyone living in Farmington, Pinegrove, or Elk Township whom has gardens they would like to display my join this tour. If someone is considering starting a new garden, this is a perfect time. There will be a monetary prize awarded for the best new garden started in 2010. The Pinegrove Township Lioness Club holds many fund raising events each year, with the proceeds going to help all communities’ families in times of disaster. The Lioness Club also supports the Pinegrove Lions Club in their fund raising efforts for their sight funds. Anyone who is interested in taking part in the Garden Tour may register by contacting Pat Strickland at 757-4763

New Park

Ground breaking on the renovations to the Sugar Grove Park happened during the first week of July. Over the coming months the park will receive renovations made possible through a grant provided to the Sugar Grove Borough. The Borough Council has been working hard for the past year to make this project happen. Those walking and passing by in downtown area will notice the progress already happening with sidewalk concrete removal.

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News for the week of July 2nd, 2010

Barnyard Classic

Saturday, June 26, 2010 was a great time at the Eisenhower High School Barnyard Classic 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. This was the fourth year for the event and it has grown quickly. In its first year the tournament hosted 34 teams and this year the area welcomed 76 teams. Hundreds of people were on the Eisenhower campus for the day. Games began in the early morning and continued into the evening on the ten courts located adjacent to the football field. Bleachers and hay bales were perfect for seating for the many spectators. The food as always was excellent provided by the Lady Knights Basketball Boosters. Everything from Burgers to Fresh Fruit to breakfast Cinnamon Rolls and more was available for the crowds. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Ike Girls Basketball Team, but the day is not about fundraising. It is about having a great 3-on-3 basketball experience in the community. From the youngest teams to the oldest, everyone was enjoying the day. For some of the youngest teams, it was a chance to start forming a team and playing together. For some of the 17-18 year old teams, it would most likely be the last time they will play together before heading off to different colleges. Separate male and female divisions are separated by age groups of 8 and under, 9-10,11-12, 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18. Teams play a minimum of three scheduled games. There was also a free-throw and 3-point competitions. First Place Finishers this year were teams Boys 8 and under - C-U in the Finals, Boys 9–10 - The Untouchables, Boys 11-12 - Mountain Dewies, Boys 13-14 - Plain White T’s, Boys 15-16 - Game Over, Boys 17-18 - Boricua Street Ballers, Girls 9-10 - , The Gushers, Girls 11-12 -Razzle Dazzle, Girls 13-14 – Saints, Girls 15-16 - Stud Muffins and Girls 17-18 - Team LEGIT. The CoEd 17-18winning team was Slap a Ho.

Many players have accumulated various trophies throughout their years, but it is special that players are proud to obtain a Barnyard Classic Cow, Pig, or for this year Chicken Trophy to add to their collection. That’s the pride of the Barnyard Classic. Eisenhower sits in middle of beautiful farm country and the community takes pride in that. Thank you to all those who came out to take part in the Eisenhower Barnyard Classic Thank you also to this year’s sponsors. Court Sponsors were Blair, The Bucket Café, Coyote Performance, International Waxes, Inc., Johnson Drilling, Kwik Fill, Peterson Trucking, PGE, Stanton Brothers Builders and Truck-Lite. Tournament Sponsors were International Waxes, Inc. and Segal and Son. Trophy Sponsors were B&L Wholesale Supply, Hull Electric, inc, Kwik Fill, Shields Farm, Skylon Mold and Machining, Superior Tire & Rubber Corp., Additional Sponsors were also AMVETS Post 50, AMVETS Auxiliary

ARAMARK Food Service, Bob North Auto Crushing, Cable Hollow Golf Course, Curtis Oil, Decker Transportation, Inc, Grant Lumber, Great Lakes Custom Graphics, Jones Chevrolet Buick Pontiac , Kent Landin Family Dentistry , Lindell & Maney, LLC, Northwest Savings Bank, Oneida Lumber, Schuyler’s, Scott Electric, Sons of the American Legion 758, WACOPSE Credit Union, Warren Pediatrics, Warren Tire Center and Wilcox Brothers.

Annual Nyla Luvison Memorial Run

The Sugar Grove Community is gearing up for the 8th Annual Nyla Luvision Memorial Run to take place on July 10, 2010. Many in the Sugar Grove community benefited from the care of Mrs. Nyla Luvision who passed away in the fall of 2002 from malignant melanoma. . Nyla contributed greatly to the community. She was a parent and adoptive parent to many of the children she came in contact with through the sports activities at EHS. She was especially active with the cross country and track teams. She was a nurse practitioner with the Sugar Grove Family Medical Center and she was also a Missionary VISA team member.

Charlie Sanders will be on site again this year with his excellent chicken barbecue. Takeouts will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m. and the cost will be $8.00 per dinner.

Pathways to Petals

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Sugar Grove Sale Day

Creationfest 2010

The Mount Union, Pennsylvania area is once again geared towards receiving thousands of visitors this week as more than 100,000 people from the eastern United States travel to the Creation Festival 2010. This is the nation’s largest Christian Music festival happening from June 30 through July 4th. For the first time this year the festival is reporting that it is sold out to capacity crowds. Each year Pastor Preston Cathcart from the Sugar Grove Free Methodist church organizes a group to travel to the event. For the past 10 years they have taken groups of around 20-50 campers to the festival. This year their largest group to date consisted of families from the Sugar Grove area and teens from Sugar Grove, Lander, and Russell. A total of 68 are traveling with the group this week. They will return on Sunday, July 4^th.

SG Community in the Parade

Come on out on Saturday, July 3^rd and see Sugar Grove and the surrounding community well represented at this year’s 63rd Annual Warren 4^th of July Parade. Come and support all our community floats, bands, and organizations. Remember there are changes in the parade route this year. The parade is going East from Oak Street to Avril Street and the Judges stand and bleacher seating will be located in front of the Country Fair. Tickets can be purchased at Warren Main Street office 310 Second Ave, or by calling 723-1360, or 723-2587 to reserve your seat. See you at the parade.

News for the week of June 25th, 2010

Barnyard Classic

It’s time again for the Annual Eisenhower High School Barnyard Classic 3 on 3 Basketball tournament happening Saturday, June 26, 2010. The cost is only $64 per team. Final applications for teams must be postmarked by June 15, 2010 and all brackets will be completed by June 21, 2010. The Tournament will be held at Eisenhower High School in the Parking Lot. (Route 957 Russell PA 16345). Every effort will be made to hold the tournament on Saturday only. Registration begins Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 7:45 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Teams must be registered 30 minutes prior to their first game time. Games will begin Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. There will be a boys & girls “Free Throw” and “3-Point” Competition with prize awarded (Fee of $1 per player per contest).
Please review all content within registration, eligibility and policies links for details by visiting www.barnyardclassic.com. There will be a concession stand available with a variety of food and drink items for sale throughout the day. All proceeds from the day benefit Eisenhower Lady Knights Basketball Boosters.

AMVETS Awards

The AMVETS Department of Pennsylvania 65^th Convention was recently held in York, Pennsylvania. Congratulations to our AMVETS Post #50 in Sugar Grove, who brought home the “Most Outstanding Post” award for the Department. This award is presented for accomplishments which are done throughout the year by all of the post members with activities provided for area veterans, the community, area child welfare, and scholarships.

The Sugar Grove AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post #50 attended the Department of Pennsylvania Auxiliary Convention which was also held in York, Pennsylvania. Out of the 28 Auxiliaries throughout the State of Pennsylvania, the Sugar Grove Post #50 ladies auxiliary was awarded first place in the areas of Community Service and Child Welfare along with second place in overall membership. Auxiliary members from the Post work year round to assist with a variety of veteran’s functions and their families; along with helping the community and children. Thank you to each and every auxiliary member for assisting with these accomplishments. All members of the Post are to be congratulated on their hard work and dedication to our Community.

Special Service

The Chandlers Valley United Methodist Church will host a special service this Sunday at 10 a.m. Special music will be provided by Virginia Loizeaux. Lunch will be provided after the service.

2010/11 School Year Registration

The Imaginative Preschool in Sugar Grove is now taking applications for their fall 2010/11 classes. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Children must be three on or before September 1^st to enter the 3 year old class. Children must be four on or before September 1^st to enter the 4-5 year old class. There are two 4-5 year old classes and one 3 year old class. Classes for 4-5 year olds meet on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. The 3 year old class meets Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. Class times and schedules are subject to change depending on the need in the community. A tour of the class room, registration information, and a chat with the teachers can be arranged by contacting the school at 489-3105.

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Summer Day Camp

Sugar Grove Summer Day Camp began on Monday, June 10th. This camp has been a service to the community for more than 20 years. Students entering grades this fall of Kindergarten through grade 7 are eligible to attend Summer Day Camp. Day Camp will continue for the summer months through August 20^th and runs from 6:45 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Both educational and physical fitness activities are provided for the students. The Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church has been granted a license from the state of Pennsylvania to provide these day care services. The Day Camp facility, program & staff meet all state regulations as a licensed facility.

With weekly themes and field trips, there is a lot of activity certain to keep even the most adventurous and energetic children busy and engaged on a hot summer day. If you would like more information on the program and the options of full-time care, part-time care or drop-in care, please contact the day camp office at 489-3105. Remember space is limited so register early to assure your spot at Day camp for this summer. Weekly themes for this year’s camp are based on the Fruits of the Spirit. Week One Love and Neighbors with a field trip to an Amish Farm, Week Two theme is Joy and Crocodile Dock with a field trip scheduled to go swimming. Week Three theme is Peace and Bon Voyage with a field trip scheduled to the beach. Week Four theme is Patience and Pirates of the Caribbean with a field trip scheduled to Chapman Dam State Park. Week Five theme is Kindness and At the Pond with a field trip scheduled to the Jamestown Audubon Nature Center. Week Six theme is Goodness and Striking it Rich with a field trip scheduled to Drake’s Well Museum. Week Seven theme is Faithfulness & Backyard and Bugs with a field trip scheduled to Kinzua Dam. Week Eight theme is Gentleness and Make it or Break it with a field trip scheduled to Erie Children’s Museum and Presque Isle State Park. Week Nine theme is Self-Control and Back to the Farm with a trip to the Warren County Fair and Hammersley’s Farm. Week Ten theme is Dip into Culture with events at the Corn Festival and Waldameer Park and Splash Lagoon. Dates and field trip may change due to scheduling conflicts.

For more information on how to register your child for the Summer, or just for one week, contact 489-3105.

Pathways to Petals

Annual Nyla Luvison Memorial Run

Charlie Sanders will be on site again this year with his excellent chicken barbecue. Takeouts will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m. and the cost will be $8.00 per dinner.

Read all Summer

The June pick for the ongoing Sugar Grove Free Library Book Club is “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara Kingslover released in May 2007. The book is part memoir, part journalistic investigation. It tells the story of how a family was changed by deliberately eating food produced in their area for one year. Thank-you to Barb Kane for suggesting the June pick. The Book Discussion group will meet on June 28th at 6:30 p.m. If you want to get a jump on the July Book discussion group the selection will be Emily Brontë’s, Wuthering Heights.

News for the week of June 18th, 2010

Barnyard Classic

2010/11 School Year Registration

Lady Knights Sports Camps

The Eisenhower Middle High School is inviting any girl going into 5^th, 6^th or 7^th grade next year to join us for 4 days of fun learning about volleyball, basketball, and track and field events. Camp will be held Monday June 21 through Thursday, June 24^th from 8:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. in the Eisenhower High School Gymnasium. Daily items needed are a packed lunch, water, snack, sneakers, and athletic wear. The cost is $25 and all checks can be made payable to Eisenhower Volleyball Boosters. The price includes camp t-shirt.

Come and learn about Volleyball learn how to bump, set, spike and serve. Have fun learning Basketball. Learn how to dribble, pass and shoot. Come and learn Track and Field – throwing, jumping, and running. What’s your favorite sport ? Come and learn more and maybe someday you will be a part of all the EMHS Girls’ Sports teams.

Chandlers Valley Sale Day

The Annual Chandlers Valley Sale Day is slated for Saturday June 19^th . There are plenty of sale sites available at the ball field for a vendor $10.00 site fee. The Chandlers Valley Community Center will also be having a Chicken BBQ Dinner during Sale Day event from 1:00 p.m. until supplies are gone. For more information or to secure a sale site please contact 489-3880.

Sugar Grove Sale Day

Summer Day Camp

For more information on how to register your child for the Summer, or just for one week, contact 489-3105.

Pathways to Petals

Annual Nyla Luvison Memorial Run

Charlie Sanders will be on site again this year with his excellent chicken barbecue. Takeouts will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m. and the cost will be $8.00 per dinner.

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News for the week of June 11th, 2010

Baccalaureate Service

On Sunday, June 6^th graduates from the 2010 Eisenhower Middle High School, friends, family and faculty gathered for a Baccalaureate Service at 2:00 p.m. EMHS Student, Brent Foster, was the pianist for the afternoon. The Fantasia Choral group under the direction of Denise Pearson provided special music. The guest speakers for the service were Pastor Preston Cathcart of the Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church and Rev. Todd Venman, pastor of the Wiltsie Community Church in Russell, PA. Each year the service is sponsored by the senior class in cooperation with the Warren County Ministerial Association.

Graduation Ceremony

The Eisenhower High School class of 2010 will hold their Graduation Ceremony tonight, June 11, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Graduation will be held in the Eisenhower Gymnasium. Congratulations to all our Graduates in the class of 2010.

Chandlers Valley Sale Day

The Annual Chandlers Valley Sale Day is slated for Saturday June 19^th . There are plenty of sale sites available at the ball field for a vendor $10.00 site fee. The Chandlers Valley Community Center will also be having a Chicken BBQ Dinner during Sale Day event from 1:00 p.m. until supplies are gone. For more information or to secure a sale site please contact 489-3880.

CV Community Center

The Chandlers Valley Area Community Center members are pleased to announce that the winner of the new Grillmaster, 4-burner, gas grill and a $25.00 gift certificate for Town & Country Store is Kevin Nicklas. Congratulations. Thank you to those who purchased tickets to help benefit operations of the Chandlers Valley Community Center. Thank you also to Lawson Brothers Quality Auto for the sponsorship / cost of the tickets and Herkey Brooks, Sr. for the gift certificate.

Sugar Grove American Legion Scholarship

Sugar Grove American Legion Post #758 presented their annual scholarships to members of the EMHS 2010 graduating class. Mr. Randy Tack presented the Post 758 scholarships to Nicole Morine, Rebecca Stelter and Sarah Lundmark and the Sugar Grove Sons of the American Legion presented scholarships to Ashley Hitchcock and Meghan Stanton.

Sugar Grove Sale Day

Get ready now for Sugar Grove Sale Days taking place on Saturday, July 31^st. Spend some time now and empty out those closets, basements, and attics and get your treasures ready for selling.

Barnyard Classic

It’s time again for the Annual Eisenhower High School Barnyard Classic 3 on 3 Basketball tournament happening Saturday, June 26, 2010. The cost is only $64 per team. Final applications for teams must be postmarked by June 15, 2010 and all brackets will be completed by June 21, 2010. The Tournament will be held at Eisenhower High School in the Parking Lot. (Route 957 Russell PA 16345). Every effort will be made to hold the tournament on Saturday only. Registration begins Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 7:45 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Teams must be registered 30 minutes prior to their first game time. Games will begin Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.There will be a boys & girls “Free Throw” and “3-Point” Competition with prize awarded (Fee of $1 per player per contest).
Please review all content within registration, eligibility and policies links for details by visiting www.barnyardclassic.com. There will be a concession stand available with a variety of food and drink items for sale throughout the day. All proceeds from the day benefit Eisenhower Lady Knights Basketball Boosters.

180 Days Complete

Wednesday, June 9^th was the last day of classes in the Warren County School District.. The 10/11 school year begins after the summer break on August 31^st. Enjoy your summer.

Summer Day Camp

Sugar Grove Summer Day Camp begins on Monday, June 10. This camp has been a service to the community for more than 20 years. Students entering grades this fall of Kindergarten through grade 7 are eligible to attend Summer Day Camp. Day Camp will continue for the summer months through August 20^th and runs from 6:45 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Both educational and physical fitness activities are provided for the students. The Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church has been granted a license from the state of Pennsylvania to provide these day care services. The Day Camp facility, program & staff meet all state regulations as a licensed facility.

For more information on how to register your child for the Summer, or just for one week, contact 489-3105.

Pathways to Petals

SGES Fun Day

Thursday, June 3^rd was the Sugar Grove Elementary School Fun Day. Fun day is held annually at SGES. This year’s theme was “Americana” and everything was red, white, and blue all day long. The students learned traditional games like tug of war, and had sack races. Classes visited the Sugar Grove Library, an important part of our community. Throughout the day you could see students playing baseball, the great American past time. They also watched a short movie about America that taught students how to be more patriotic. There were events with tricycle races, bean bag toss, squirt guns, relay races, and even cow tipping!! Miracle Mountain joined the school and worked with the students on confidence course elements. They also shared peach cobbler with us! The students learned some line dances and got ‘inked’. The Annual Sugar Grove Elementary Picnic luncheon was also grilled up by the cafeteria staff. Fun Day was a great time learning about American culture and ‘playing’ all day as a celebration to end our wonderful 09-10 school year.

News for the week of June 4th, 2010

EMHS Awards Assembly

On Thursday, May 27th at 6:30 p.m. the 2009-2010 Senior recognitions, Academic awards, and Scholarships honors were presented to students of the 2010 graduating class. On hand for the event were the Eisenhower faculty, WCSD Board Members Tom Knapp, Jeff Lockett, and Kim Angove, as well as individuals and organizations presenting scholarships from the community. Each year the surrounding community is generous with their awards to our graduating students to help them with their future education. Below is a list of this year’s recipients. The Akeley/Russell United Methodist Scholarship was presented by Kathleen Fithian and the recipients were Cody Crosby, Doven Schwanke and Emma West. An Anonymous EMHS $1000 Scholarship was given to Justine Sherry and Nicole Morine. The ARAMARK Scholarship presented by Justin Tech went to Sarah Lundmark and Stefanie Santo. The AMVETS Post 50 Scholarship presented by Mr. John Vandewark went to Nicholas VanOrd and Hillary Widrig. The Community College of the Air Force Post 911-Montgomery G.I. Bill was presented by Staff Sergeant Kacey-Jo Hyde and the recipients were Kenneth Stuart and Scott Hodges. The Community Foundation of Warren County presented scholarships to Bradley Church, Rachel Campbell and Jessica Leasure. The Casey Reist Memorial Scholarship presented by Mrs. Joan Reist went to Cody Crosby. The EMHS Athlete of the Year awards went to Cody Crosby and Sarah Lundmark. The EMHS Bantastic Booster Scholarship in Memory of Valerie Craker was presented by Lisa Onink and went to Victoria Rizzardi and Ashley Hitchcock. The EMHS Education Fund Scholarship was presented by Mrs. Elizabeth Swanson and went to Ryan Brendlinger, Tiffany Moore, Stefanie Santo and Meridon Winans. The EMHS Football Boosters Scholarship was presented to John Honhart, Haryd Shield, Doven Schwanke and Ryan Brendlinger. The EMHS Mat Club Wrestling Scholarship was presented by Coach Kris Black and the recipient was Dillon Farrell. The JBC Academic Progres Award was presented to Holly Sweeney. The JCC USA Scholarship was presented by Mrs. Rachel Phillips and went to Taylor Hawk, Rachel Campbell and Sarah Lundmark. Mr. Tim Courtney presented two awards the Melissa Courtney Scholarship which went to Nicole Morine and the Melissa Courtney Memorial MRC/SKF Scholarship which went to John Honhart. The Jacob Levinson Scholarship was presented by WCSD Director Diane Martin and the recipient was Stefanie Santo. The Official Army Reserve National Scholar/Athletes Award was presented by Sgt Bobian and went to Cody Crosby and Sarah Lundmark. The PA Senate Good Citizenship Award presented by Ron Bosworth went to Stefanie Santo and Rebecca Brunecz. The Pine Grove Lion Club Scholarship went to Doven Schwanke and Meghan Stanton. The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Scholarship went to Nickolas Church. The Russell VFD Scholarship was presented by Mr. Rich Barrett and the recipients were Sarah Lundmark and Nicole Morine. The Ryan Lukus Bees Memorial Football Scholarship went to Cody Crosby. The Sugar Grove American Legion Post 758 Scholarship was presented by Mr. Randy Tack and went to Sarah Lundmark, Nicole Morine, and Rebecca Stelter. The Sugar Grove Sons of the American Legion Scholarship went to Ashley Hitchcock and Meghan Stanton. The Tim Walker Memorial Scholarship presented by Katie, Abby and Emily Walker went to Sarah Lundmark. The Travis Godden Memorial Scholarship went to Doven Schwanke, Meghan Stanton, and Cody Crosby. The Travis Stenstrom Memorial Scholarship presented by Alicia Stohl went to Rachel Campbell. The US Marine Corp Distinguished Athlete Award went to Sarah Lundmark and Garrett Fiscus. The US Marine Corp Scholastic Excellence Award went to Miranda Miller. The US Marine Corp Semper Fidelis Award went to Emily Fredrick and all were presented by Sgt. McGarrie. The WalTon Family Scholarship and the WalMart Associate Scholarship both went to John Honhart. The WACOPSE Federal Credit Union Scholarship went to Nicole Morine and Ashley Hitchcock. The Warren Art League Scholarship recipient was Kayla Grinnell. The Warren County Historical Society Award for Achievement in History went to Sarah Lundmark. The Warren Times Observer Recognition went to Nicole Morine. The Warren County Victims Impact Panel Scholarship went to John Honhart. The Warren County William Burleigh Trophy went to Cody Crosby and Sarah Lundmark. The Kiwanis Scholarship went to Jessica Leisure, Heather Gazdak and Stefanie Santo. The EMHS Outstanding Senior Achievements Awards went to: Art: Kiley Repke and Kayla Grinnell, Drama: Michael Stenberg, English: Miranda Miller, Instrumental Music: Emily Fredrick, Journalism: Mitchell Wilston and Lauren Dubyne, Mathematics: John Honhart, Physical Education: Nicholas VanOrd and Rebecca Brunecz, Science: Garrett Fiscus and John Honhart, Spanish: Garrett Fiscus, Vocal Music: Kenneth Stuart, and Yearbook: Rebecca Stelter and Emily Fredrick. Congratulations to all the EMHS 2009-2010 Graduating Class. The Baccalaureate service will be held in the EMHS Auditorium on Sunday, June 6^th at 2:00 p.m. and Graduation will be held on Friday, June 11^th at 6:30 p.m.

Memorial Day Service

The beautiful weather brought out more than 126 community members on Monday to pay tribute to those friends, neighbors, and loved ones who gave their life in service to our country. Warren County Commissioner John Eggleston spoke to the crowd of the personal attachment he had growing up with many of our area veterans who passed away this year. The service in the Sugar Grove Park was co-hosted by the AMVETS post 50 and the American Legion post 758. The raising of the colors was performed by WWII veteran, John Rupczyk and post 50 Chaplin, Gail Onink. The Pledge of allegiance was led by Sgt at arms, Dave Younnie Post 758. The crowd was welcomed by 1st Vice commander, Wes Wilcox and the invocation given by Frank Coffaro. Memorial wreaths were placed in the park during a moment of silence by the Ladies Auxiliary presidents, Michelle Williams post 50 and Marcy Morgan post 758. A complete list of veterans who passed away in the previous year was read to the crowd. Pastor Todd Onink of the Warren Free Methodist Church and his wife Lisa were honored to present a flag to the American Legion from their son Sgt Joshua Onink who presently serves in Afghanistan.

Chandlers Valley Sale Day

The Annual Chandlers Valley Sale Day is slated for Saturday June 16^th. There are plenty of sale sites available at the ball field for a vendor $10.00 site fee. The Chandlers Valley Community Center will also be having a Chicken BBQ Dinner during Sale Day event from 1:00 p.m. until supplies are gone. For more information or to secure a sale site please contact 489-3880.

Sugar Grove Sale Day

Get ready now for Sugar Grove Sale Days taking place on Saturday, July 31^st. Spend some time now and empty out those closets, basements, and attics and get your treasures ready for selling.

2010/11 School Year Registration

With the 2009/2010 school year coming to an end it is time to think ahead to fall. The Imaginative Preschool in Sugar Grove is now taking applications for their fall 2010/11 classes. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Children must be three on or before September 1^st to enter the 3 year old class. Children must be four on or before September 1^st to enter the 4-5 year old class. There are two 4-5 year old classes and one 3 year old class. Classes for 4-5 year olds meet on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. The 3 year old class meets Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. Class times and schedules are subject to change depending on the need in the community. A tour of the class room, registration information, and a chat with the teachers can be arranged by contacting the school at 489-3105. The Annual Preschool Graduation Celebration took place last evening on May 27th.

Lady Knights Sports Camps

Duck Race

The AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary #50 in Sugar Grove held its annual “Ducks for Bucks” race on Memorial Day following the Memorial Day Service in the Sugar Grove town park. The fundraising event assists in providing financial assistance to a variety of veterans supported organizations including PAWS with a Cause, Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge, PA, John Tracy Clinic and St. Jude’s Children’s Ranch and more. Winners of the event were 1^st place - Emma Dorsam; 2^ndplace - Randy Diethrick; 3^rd place - Bruce Lantz, 4^th place - Randy Smith, and 5^th place - Garrett Rickard. Thank you to all who participated in such a good cause.

News for the week of May 21st, 2010

Spring Choir Concerts

Tonight, Friday, May 21^st, the Eisenhower Middle Senior High School Choirs will present their Annual Spring Concert. The EMHS Senior Choir recently returned from their trip to New York City where they took part in Broadway Classroom workshops, attended Broadway shows, and had time to tour the city. The choir will include music from “Wicked” and “Phantom of the Opera” in their Spring Concert next Friday. The concert will be held in the EMHS Auditorium starting at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to this annual event and donations are accepted at the door. Stop by prior to the concert and enjoy the EMHS students’ art work which will be displayed in the hallways and courtyard.

Then on Tuesday, May 25^th the Eisenhower Middle Senior High School Junior High Choirs will present their concert also beginning at 7:00 p.m. Come out to support our talented student choirs.

Memorial Day Service

The Community of Sugar Grove and surrounding area will hold their Annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 31^st in the Sugar Grove Town Park starting at 11:00 a.m. Commissioner John Eggleston will be the guest speaker this year. The service will include members AMVETS Post #50 and Sugar Grove American Legion Post #758. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend the service to honor our service men and women.

Thank You

Senior Troop 30647 would like to thank all those who donated their used eyeglasses for the Lions Club. In all 226 pairs were collected and turned over to the Lions Club. Special thanks to the following businesses who allowed collection boxes to be placed at their business: Town and Country, Sugar Grove Free Library, McNutters Restaurant, Wendy's Cafe, Fox Mart, and the Russell Post Office.

Truckload of Groceries

It's Truckload of Groceries time again. The annual fundraiser to support the Eisenhower Instrumental Program is underway. Tickets are available from any booster member or at the following locations: Wendy's Cafe in Russell, Tonia's Styles Unlimited in Warren, and the Sugar Grove Library. Contact Cindy Strickland at 757-8416 for more information or for tickets. Get your tickets now to be this year’s winner of a truckload of groceries.

CV Community Center

The Chandlers Valley Area Community Center members are still selling raffle tickets to benefit operations and activities for the center. Items being raffled are a new Grillmaster, 4-burner, gas grill and a $25.00 gift certificate for Town & Country Store. Tickets are $1.00 each and drawing will be held on May 24, 2010. Tickets were donated by Lawson Brothers Quality Auto and the gift certificate was donated by Herkey's Town & Country Store. See any CV Community Center Member to purchase tickets or call 489-3760.

Scholarships Available

Sugar Grove American Legion Post #758 is offering scholarships to Eisenhower Middle High School seniors. Information is available in the Eisenhower High School guidance office.

Chandlers Valley Sale Day

The Annual Chandlers Valley Sale Day is slated for Saturday June 16^th . There are plenty of sale sites available at the ball field for a vendor $10.00 site fee. The Chandlers Valley Community Center will also be having a Chicken BBQ Dinner during Sale Day event from 1:00 p.m. until supplies are gone. For more information or to secure a sale site please contact 489-3880.

Sugar Grove Sale Day

Get ready now for Sugar Grove Sale Days taking place on Saturday, July 31^st. Spend some time now and empty out those closets, basements, and attics and get your treasures ready for selling.

Cruise In

The 5^th Annual Sugar Grove Cruise In and Chicken BBQ will be held at the Sugar Grove Fire Hall on Friday, May 28^th from 4:00 p.m. – 8:0 p.m. There is a $7.00 entry fee for all vehicles. The community is invited to stop down to the School street and the surrounding area to view the classic cars and enjoy some dinner. The BBQ Chicken dinners will be available from the Sugar Grove Volunteer Fire Department. The Dash Plaques are sponsored by the Bucket and the Trophies for the event are sponsored by KC Auto Glass. Other sponsors of this year’s event are PNC Bank, Wilcox Brother, Chase Car Care, Lawson Brothers Quality Autos and Voty’s Insurance.

Spring Story Hour at the Library

Story Hour at the Sugar Grove Free Library will be held every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. starting May 6^th through the 27^th. Story Hour is a four- week program for preschool age children. The children receive their first library card, read stories, have fun with other children their age, and learn about the library.

Pre-registration at the library is appreciated. Please contact the library at 489-7872 for registration information.

2010/11 School Year Registration

Pathways to Petals

Pathways to Petals Garden Tour will be hosted by the Pinegrove Township Lioness Club on July 10, 2010. Anyone living in Farmington, Pinegrove, or Elk Township whom has gardens they would like to display my join this tour. If someone is considering starting a new garden, this is a perfect time. There will be a monetary prize awarded for the best new garden started in 2010. The Pinegrove Township Lioness Club holds mand fund raising events each year, with the proceeds going to help all communities’ families in times of disaster. The Lioness Club also supports the Pinegrove Lions Club in their fund raising efforts for their sight funds. Anyone who is interested in taking part in the Garen Tour may register by contacting Pat Strickland at 757-4763

Awards Assembly

On Thursday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. the Eisenhower faculty as well as individuals and organizations from the community will present the senior recognitions, academic awards, scholarships, university and college scholarships, and honors to members of the 2010 graduating class. Each year the surrounding community is generous with their awards to our graduating students to help them with their future education. Everyone is invited to attend the awards ceremony which will be held in the EMHS auditorium. Graduation ceremonies will be held on Friday, June 11, 2010.

Community Cooking Class

The ARAMARK Food Services will hold its final session of free community cooking classes for the 09-10 school year. A class on Outdoor Summer BBQ Grilling will be held at the Warren Area Elementary School at 6:00 p.m. on June 2^nd. Previously this year, a class on All About Apples was held at Allegheney Valley Elementary School, the Holiday Cooking Class was held at Beaty Warren Middle School, Southwest Cooking Night was held at Sugar Grove Elementary School and Italian Cooking night was held at Youngsville Elementary Middle School. Food Service Director and Executive Chef, Justin Tech is on hand to teach new and interesting recipies with the help of his staff. Those in the class will get hands on experience cooking the evening’s recipes. There is also a cooking question and answer time along with everyone’s favorite, “sample time”. Anyone in the Community is invited to attend. To sign up for a spot in the above class, just call the ARAMARK Food Service office at 723-6900 ext. 2159. Remember there is no charge for the class, we just ask that you register so we have enough materials and cooking ingredients ready for the class. All classes are geared toward adults but students are welcome to attend. This is the third year of free community cooking classes provided throughout Warren County by Chef Tech and his staff. You can also see cooking demonstrations daily in August at the Warren County Fair.

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AMVETS Award

Barnyard Classic

Barnyard Classic

AMVETS Awards

Barnyard Classic

Sugar Grove Sale Day

Get ready now for Sugar Grove Sale Days taking place on Saturday, July 31st. Spend some time now and empty out those closets, basements, and attics and get your treasures ready for selling.

Barnyard Classic

Sugar Grove Sale Day

Get ready now for Sugar Grove Sale Days taking place on Saturday, July 31st. Spend some time now and empty out those closets, basements, and attics and get your treasures ready for selling.

Chandlers Valley Sale Day

Sugar Grove Sale Day

Get ready now for Sugar Grove Sale Days taking place on Saturday, July 31st. Spend some time now and empty out those closets, basements, and attics and get your treasures ready for selling.

Spring Story Hour at the Library

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Get ready now for Sugar Grove Sale Days taking place on Saturday, July 31^st. Spend some time now and empty out those closets, basements, and attics and get your treasures ready for selling.

Get ready now for Sugar Grove Sale Days taking place on Saturday, July 31^st. Spend some time now and empty out those closets, basements, and attics and get your treasures ready for selling.

Get ready now for Sugar Grove Sale Days taking place on Saturday, July 31^st. Spend some time now and empty out those closets, basements, and attics and get your treasures ready for selling.

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Copyright © 2005 Sugar Grove Community Development Council
Last modified: August 28, 2010