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WHAT MYSTERY? York's Fritz Dauth thinks he knows where all the stripers have gone so far this year. "This guy's been eating them all," said Fritz, shown here holding up a 50-pound, 47-inch monster striped bass that he hauled out of the York River on Aug. 14. Fritz was fishing off the town dock at the Route 103 bridge on the incoming tide using chunked herring and 15-pound test line. He fought the fish for half an hour before finally pulling him up onto the dock. "He was exhausted by then; at the end I just reached into the water with two hands and lifted him out." Fritz had gone out with two friends after having read about this season's strange fishing pattern in the feature story of the Aug. 8 issue of The York Independent. The catch was the biggest fish ever for Fritz, who fishes only off the local docks and bridges. Meanwhile, the Dauth family has been eating well since Fritz's catch. The fish yielded some 15 steaks and Fritz says they have been just "awesome."
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PAYING IT FORWARD. One More Referral's York Chapter has adopted the nonprofit organization Fair Tide to help raise funds for this transitional housing program, located in Kittery. The mission of Fair Tide is to provide safe, dignified affordable housing and comprehensive support services to formerly homeless individuals and families, while One More Referral, founded by Melissa Lesniak of Keller-Williams, provides a place for business professionals to develop personal relationships with other qualified professionals. The York Chapter was just started in May, and the organization has already raised more than $125 for Fair Tide from free-will donations at its meetings. Seen here are Lesniak and Nancy Merrill of One More Referral presenting a check to Fair Tide's Executive Director Joseph Galli and Store Manager Anne Hunter. Behind them are just a few of the members of One More Referral's York Chapter attending a morning meeting at Mainiax Café. Galli said the support of One More Referral is very much appreciated by everyone at Fair Tide. For more information about the Fair Tide Transitional Housing Program, contact Galli at 439-6376. For more about One More Referral, visit http://www.onemorereferral.com/.
Photo by Jennifer L. Saunders
OPEN FOR BUSINESS. Where is the one place in town you can be sure to find all your school supply needs? The York Middle School Store. The YMS Parent Group is opening the store for your back-to-school shopping needs on Aug. 25, with hours continuing through the start of school. And while the store provides one-stop shopping for middle school students to easily pick up all the items requested by individual classroom teachers, the school also has items for students of all ages. Sheilah McGovern-Reynolds of the parent group explained that the goal is to remain competitive with the prices charged for school supplies at much larger stores, while providing convenience for parents, students and staff and raising funds to support special programs at the school. In addition to individual items, ranging from highlighters like the ones fifth-grader Rachel Stevenson is looking at her, to the always popular "Complete Team" packages that can be ordered in advance, the store also includes York Schools water bottles, sweatshirts, fabric book covers and other great items. The store, which is located just down the hall from the YMS cafeteria, will be open for back-to-school shopping on Aug. 25, 27, 29 and 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Aug. 26, 28 and 30, and Sept. 1, Labor Day, from 9 to 11 a.m. To save time and preorder a "Complete Team" package of supplies, e-mail ymspg@yorkschools.org with your name, your child's name and the name of your child's teacher and the store volunteers will have a premade package waiting for you to purchase. And, be watching for more about the store in the weeks ahead, as plans are underway to expand the annual sports equipment sale to include gently-used Halloween costumes, with all proceeds to benefit school programs.
Photo by Jennifer L. Saunders
Town Topics
Police seek public’s help in case of possible attempted abduction
A young teen is recovering from an assault that occurred on her way to work Tuesday morning, while the York Police Department is seeking the public's help in solving the case.Benefit Beach Bonfire set for Aug. 30 to benefit YCSA fuel assistance program
Concerns about energy are dominating many discussions in town, and have prompted local resident and Walter Woods his company, Graystone Builders of Maine, to dedicate the funds from their upcoming Beach Bonfire and BBQ to help keep his neighbors warm.Workforce Affordable Housing Ordinance going to November ballot
The issue of how to address the town's need for affordable housing has long been a bone of contention for the Board of Selectmen and others, but now it will be up to the voters to decide if a proposed plan is the right one.Beware of credit card phone scam
The York Police Department is warning local residents to be wary of a new credit card scam.Selectmen discuss variety of ongoing projects at recent meetings
From repairs to the dock at the Nubble to the acquisition of a new generator for the York Police Department, the Board of Selectmen took action on several town projects during its August meetings.Walgreens preliminary review continues
The Planning Board's most recent meeting on Aug. 14 was largely focused on the ongoing preliminary review of the proposed Walgreens Pharmacy.Local police launch crackdown on impaired driving
The York Police Department has announced it has joined with other agencies from across the nation as part of the initiative "Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest."Donate household items to York County Shelter Programs
Do you have items around the house that might be able to help neighbors in need?School Notes
York Schools gearing up for the 2008-2009 academic year
From kindergarten literacy initiatives to challenging new academic offerings for the rising senior class at York High School, local educators have a lot of good news to report in preparation for the academic year ahead.From the Superintendent’s Desk
The summer of 2008 has been a busy and productive one for all those connected with the York Schools, and preparations are underway for the return of our students on Sept. 2.The York-Brazil connection continues
For the third year, York Middle School science teacher Jeff Wilford has led an expedition of students to study the world's largest wetland, Brazil's Pantanal.Lucas & Eaton hosting Fourth Annual Backpack Drive to help local students
For Stephen and Kimberly Martin, owners of Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, being business owners and local residents is about giving back to the community they call home.“LEARN” at York County Community College
York County Community College will begin offering college courses for folks over 50.Bus Routes
York Bus Routes 2008-2009
Southern Maine Currents
Ogunquit’s 18th Annual Capriccio set to begin September 1
Ogunquit Performing Arts is gearing up to present another not-to-be-missed two weeks of activities in this "Beautiful Place by the Sea" with the 18th Annual Capriccio.Going “Green” in Ogunquit
As more people realize Mother Earth's resources are not infinite and individuals can make small changes to protect the environment, Ogunquit residents attended a forum on Aug. 18 at the Dunaway Center hosted by the Conservation Commission to learn how to 'Go Green'.Art Videos at the Gallery continues Aug. 27 and Sept. 3
Ogunquit Performing Arts and Ogunquit Arts Collaborative continue "Art Videos at the Gallery" with the final films in this year's series on Aug. 27 and Sept. 3.Mary Andrews hosts educational energy forum for York residents
State Senate candidate Mary Andrews hosted a well-attended energy efficiency forum on Aug. 18 at the First Parish Church.Learn more about new law to protect children from secondhand smoke
The new law, "An Act to Protect Children in Vehicles from Secondhand Smoke," is set to go into effect on Sept. 1.Prepare now for change in travel requirements
On June 1, 2009, the final phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative will be implemented by the United States Government.Hoffman takes first step toward bringing case to Supreme Court
Independent U.S. Senate candidate and local resident Herbert Hoffman has announced his lead attorney has taken the first step in bringing his ballot case to the U.S. Supreme Court.SuperCoups announces winner of online charitable campaign
SuperCoups, a leading nationwide direct mail coupon franchisor since 1982 headquartered in Massachusetts, announces one of its winners in its "When Life Gives You Lemons, You Win" envelope promotion.Ministers’ conference set for Sept. 9
Faith Christian Center of Seekonk, Mass., International Family Church of North Reading, Mass., Higher Ground Ministries of Gardner, Mass., Living Word Ministries of West Haven, Conn., Word of Life Christian Fellowship of Concord, N.H., and Holy Fire Ministries of Windham, N.H., have joined forces to put on the first New England Pastors and Ministers' Conference.
