Western York County MAY 15, 2019
IN THIS ISSUE: PRODUCE VOUCHER PROGRAM ANNOUNCED page 2
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LIX • NO 32
Rotary Club Awards Grants To Nonprofits
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Uptown York Rotary Club (UYRC) awarded a total of $3,500 in grants to four nonprofit organizations to help support the York community. This is the first time in the club’s eight-year history that grant applications were solicited from the public. Susquehanna Service Dogs (SSD) was awarded $500 toward the education of trainers and handlers in York County. SSD provides service dogs for people with mobility problems, autism, post-traumatic stress disorder, hearing impairment, and other conditions. Some dogs act as facility dogs while others provide seizure response, in-home service, or companionship. Bell Socialization Services was the recipient of a $1,000 grant to stock over-the-counter medications and diabetes monitoring kits to help alleviate general physical ailments for adults, children, and infants in residence at Bell Family Shelter. Having cough or cold medicine available for an adult going to a job or housing interview can make a significant difference for the families at the shelter. Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy, part of York City School District, received $1,000 toward an outdoor classroom designed by the students. The classroom will be filled with native plants that will be transferred to community gardens in York city. Students who attend the STEAM Academy live in urban settings with limited access to hands-on gardening and sustainable living opportunities. Through participation in this project, students will be educated on creating and maintaining a healthy community for both the native wildlife and residents of the city of York. York County Literacy Council (YCLC) was awarded a $1,000 grant for materials and supplies for its Partners in Conversation class. The class provides an opportunity for individuals to improve their English-speaking skills
Judith Higgins York County Commissioner
• 13 YYear MMilitary l Veteran V • 17 Year School Board Director
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David Corman (left), UYRC president, and Judy Chambers (middle), UYRC community giving cochair, presented a $1,000 grant to a representative of Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy.
David Corman (left), UYRC president, and Judy Chambers (right), UYRC community giving co-chair, presented a $1,000 grant to Bobbi Anne DeLeo, executive director of York County Literacy Council.
TAFE Will Stage Comedy
Bark For Life Of York Event Set
Theatre Arts For Everyone (TAFE) will present “Little Old Ladies in Tennis Shoes” at Phineas Davis School, 300 S. Ogontz St., York, at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 17; at 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 18; and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 19. “Little Old Ladies in Tennis Shoes” is a comedy about friendship between generations. It was written by Sandra Fenichel Asher, a playwright TAFE will present “Little Old Ladies in from Lancaster. Tennis Shoes” on May 17, 18 and 19 at See TAFE pg 2 Phineas Davis School in York.
Community members will come together to honor and celebrate the lifelong contributions of canine caregivers to cancer patients at the third annual American Cancer Society Bark For Life of York event on Sunday, May 19, at Canine Meadows in John Rudy Park from noon to 3 p.m. The park is located at 400 Mundis Race Road, York. The celebration will include a noncompetitive walk for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer. The event will also include more than 30 different vendors, See Bark For Life pg 5
Community members and their canine companions may participate in Bark For Life of York on Sunday, May 19, at Canine Meadows in John Rudy Park. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.
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David Corman (left), Uptown York Rotary Club (UYRC) president, and Judy Chambers (middle), UYRC community giving co-chair, presented a $500 grant to Kerry Wevodau from Susquehanna Service Dogs. Service dogs Philly (front) and Nellie were also present.
David Corman (far left), UYRC president, and Judy Chambers (second from right), UYRC community giving co-chair, presented a $1,000 grant to Bell Socialization Services representatives Marcella Kinard (second from left) and Patricia Graham.
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