RESOLVE CONFLICTS!
***Excerpts from The Golden Rule Revolution by Elaine Parke

During this month, work on your relationships. We all would like to strengthen our bonds with co-workers, family and friends. This is the month to do it. Take time to resolve conflicts you have had with others. Lighten up, give a little, compromise. You will be happier and healthier for the effort.

Pick up the phone or write a letter one day this month. Take a few extra minutes with someone who gives you problems. Try to learn more about their point of view. Life is too short to hold grudges. Forgiving others is a great feeling. Reach out today, perhaps right in your own home.

Goal for the Month: Patch up a relationship with at least one person!

If you are a bicycle enthusiast, like working with younger kids, can fix bikes or want to learn how, the Alternative Wheels Team is looking for you!

Team members will not only learn about safe bicycling, how to fit a helmet and fix a helmet, they will also learn how to teach others what they know about safe bicycle driving. There are many other benefits for being a team member!

If you are interested in joining the team or have any questions, contact YA in Oil City for information and an application. Applications will be taken until March 28th. A minimum of 10 team members will be selected from the applications received.



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Are you interested in planning activities and parties, assisting in the Oil Heritage Festival events, fundraising, trips and other adventurous activities then the YA Youth Advisory Council is for you!

We are looking for creative youth, ages 10-18, who would like to assist in the planning of activites that go on at YA.

Applications can be picked up at both the Oil City and Franklin locations. The first YAC meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 19th @ 6:00 PM at the Oil City center.



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Quilting will be held at the Oil City center every Monday from 5-7pm starting on January 21.

Those interested should call 814-676-5785, ext. 102.

Samuel Justus Charitable Trusts & Discretionary Charitable Trusts United Way of Venango County Children and Youth Services of Venango County Youth Philanthrophy Project Grants Oil City Area School District Cranberry Area School District Valley Grove Area School District Franklin Area School District Office of Economic Opportunities Northwest Regional - WorkForce Investment Youth Council Mellon Bank - Thomas Keating Trusts McKinney Trusts Venango Human Service Foundation

Shaun Birchard. President Meghan Henderson, Vice President Cody Henderson, Treasurer Milashia Powell, Secretary Brandon Conacher Desiree' Cook

Cindy McBride- Executive Director
Cynthia Engel - Intake Administrator

Michael McCloskey, Jr.- Program Supervisor

Pamela Stadler, Program Coordinator - Rainbow & Alternative Education Programs & 11th & 12th Grade Justus Fellows

Rosie Griep, Program Coordinator - Skill Builders & 9th & 10th Grade Justus Fellows Programs

Cinnamon Evans, Program Manager - CASA Program

Lindsey McCloskey, Youth Assessment Specialist

Stephanie Felmlee, Program Coordinator - Steps To Tomorrow
Program Assistants:
Amanda Fedorek
Susan Holt
Sean McBride
Amanda Burneisen, Justus Fellows

Volunteers:
Maxine Fuller, Quilting/Sewing Club
Robert Evans, Pool League

Rose Potts, Treasurer Cynthia Schenck, Chairperson Vanessa Rockovich, Secretary Dennis Butler, Vice-Chairperson Leif Logue

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