York Town News
READING FOR A CAUSE. Just before Thanksgiving, the second-grade students at Village Elementary School had a read-a-thon with the spirit of giving in mind. They decided to give the money they raised through their literary endeavor to York Community Service Association for its heating oil program, which serves families in town that could not otherwise afford to heat their homes for the winter. On Thursday, Dec. 14, YCSA Director Lorna Ryan visited the school and the second grade presented her with their check for $752.22. Ryan is pictured here with, from left, Ben Schriefer, Kyra Kozmits, Sophie Stephens, Grace Olsen, Sydney Gilman, Maddie Cogger and Cameron Smith.
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FEEDING FRENZY. The York Middle School Student Council and Parent Group sponsored a food drive at the middle school in December. The goal was two-fold: to help out the York Community Food Pantry and to let the kids get creative at their holiday festival on Friday, Dec. 15. Over 1,500 items were collected for the food pantry. A contest was held to see which homeroom in each grade could collect the most nonperishable goods. The winners were included Mr. Geranis's grade 5 class; Mrs. Booth's grade 6 students, who were also the overall winner with 251 items; Mr. Vincelette's grade 7 class and Mrs. Graziano's grade 8 class. The winning classes each received $50 Staples gift certificates to purchase supplies for their homerooms. Each classroom was also treated to a platter of homemade holiday cookies. The nonperishable food sculpture contest was held Friday night, at the YMS Fire and Ice Festival-Dance. Entries were made by groups and individuals and were as diverse as a family of ducks, an ark and a bridge. Steve Rasche of York's hometown newspaper, The Independent, and Fran Koerschner of the York Community Food Pantry judged the event. The winning entry was entitled, "Man in Chair Watching TV with His Dog" with builders Connor Banfield, Drew Bird, Nikki Heroux, Braden Dunn and Tyler Martin pictured above.
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Surfers working toward solution
When Mark Anastas began surfing as a kid, it was mostly considered a fringe sport.Skating rink, pool plans move forward
For fans of hockey or figure skating, it's a long drive to get ice time for practices, exhibitions or games.Jellison, local officials: land donation is win-win for York
Last week, the official word was announced that local resident and real estate developer Duane Jellison had decided to donate approximately 17.5 acres of undeveloped land to the town.Future of Camp Eaton, Fazio's top most recent Planning Board agenda
The Planning Board has met twice in the past two weeks, reviewing such high-profile applications as the proposed Fazio/Woodbridge Square project and Highland Farm Phase 2, and hearing about a new vision for the oceanfront Camp Eaton.Girl Scout concert brings the holidays home
Despite recent unseasonably warm temperatures, the new residences at Village Woods felt and sounded a lot like Christmas last week.Remedies sought for parking problems
Addressing the parking problems in York in general and York Beach in particular is the charge of the town's Parking Committee, under the leadership Chairman Joe Lipton.
HEATING THINGS UP. Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty has donated heating oil to five families in need through the York Community Service Association. YCSA has been in existence since 1959 with a mission of providing assistance with basic needs such as rent, food, electricity and heat to help people who have fallen on hard times. The Anne Erwin Sotheby's agents including, pictured here, Susan Mellette, Eileen Roberts, Jeremy Reynolds, Linda Briggs, Kristi Samber. Back row standing left to right: Nancy Leigh Dominguez, Susan Dufour, Roseanne Withycombe, Jack Chapman, LuAnn Neff, Liz Hayden and Ginny Whitney, and the agency, have collectively donated $1,000 help five York families stay warm this winter and brighten their holidays. DownEast Energy has generously offered a special discount to the recipients to help stretch those heating dollars even farther. YCSA will distribute the gift cards during the holiday season.
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Appeals Board rules for applicant with CEO's support
There were three items on the Appeals Board agenda last week, one that was rejected, one that was subsequently withdrawn and one granted unanimously after the Code Enforcement Office spoke for the appellant.Honoring those who served
The Maine Military Funeral Honors Program is in place and has been providing appropriate military funeral honors to Maine's veterans for two years and seeks to ensure that all veterans are interred with their final recognition.Briefs
Blue Christmas service planned for Thursday in York Harbor
Are you having a blue Christmas season?CEO notice
The town of York has announced changes at the Code Enforcement Office during the week between Christmas and New Year.Get your Wildcat Cards for the holidays
Now on sale at York's schools, York House of Pizza and Norma's Restaurant for just $5York Public Safety News
HONORING THE HONOR GUARD. The York Police Honor Guard has received plaques and certificates from Boardman Ellis Post 6977, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at a recent awards presentation in recognition for meritorious and distinguished service. Post Service Officer Richard Filliettaz made the presentation, praising the officers for furthering the aim and ideals of the VFW of the United States and thanked them for participating in the various parades and special ceremonies in York, Augusta and elsewhere. The honor guard was formed in 1985 and takes part in parades, dedications, funerals and other ceremonial events. It includes Sgt. Thomas Baran and officers Owen Davis, Matthew Calcina, Jamie Rooney, Daniel Gallant, Scott Randal and Shaun Darrow. Pictured are, from left, Rooney, Baran, Lt. Charles Szeniawski, Filliettaz and Officer Luke Ernenwein. "A lot of work and effort goes into this and it's nice to be recognized," Sgt. Baran said upon receiving the award. He said present and former members of the group have participated in programs at the police memorials in Augusta and Washington, D.C.
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