West York AUGUST 29, 2018 YOUTH SPORTS
The Dover and York YMCA branches are now accepting registrations for several youth and teen sports and arts programs, including an outdoor soccer league for youths ages 4 to 11, a dodgeball league for youths ages 8 to 15, girls’ intramural volleyball for youths ages 8 to 15, a variety of dance classes for youths ages 3 to 13, art classes for youths ages 6 to 10, a basketball league and instruction for youths ages 4 to 11, and Nerf tag for youths ages 6 to 11. Most programs will begin in September. The first program will begin on Saturday, Sept. 22. For further information, readers may contact dmarkel@yorkcoymca.org or 717-843-7884, ext. 263, or call their local YMCA branch. GROUP GATHERING
will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 11:30 a.m. at the Out Door Country Club, 1157 Detwiler Drive, York. The afternoon will include a luncheon, a business meeting, and a member sign-up for participation in activities in the 2018-19 club year. There is a cost for the luncheon. The reservation deadline is Monday, Sept. 3. For further information or to make reservations, readers may contact Kathy Lord at 717-668-8525. Membership inquiries are welcome. The Women’s Friendship Club of York County is an organization of more than 170 women who meet for social activities and also contribute to several local organizations, such as Pleasant Acres Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, York County Food Bank, and Jessica and Friends. The group also makes a donation of $4,000 each year to a local charity. Last year’s donation went to the local Pappus House. UPCOMING REUNION
The William Penn High School Class of 1950 will hold a reunion on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 1 p.m. at Meadow Hills Restaurant, 2935 E. Prospect Road, York. There is a fee for the buffet meal. The fee may be paid at the door.
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Association Slates York Heart Walk The American Heart Association invites workplaces, friends and families from across York County to join the 2018 York Heart Walk. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 15, at John Rudy County Park, 400 Mundis Race Road, York. Registration and festivities will begin at 9 a.m., and the walk will step off at 10:30 a.m. Activities at this year’s Heart Walk will include free CPR demonstrations and health screenings, healthy snacks, activities for children, and a pet look-alike contest. The event will culminate with a 1- to 3-mile walk around John Rudy County Park. Organizers have set a goal to raise $130,000 from the Heart Walk to support the American Heart Association. Walkers who raise a minimum amount will receive a Heart Walk T-shirt and the opportunity to earn additional prizes. The 2018 York Heart Walk is co-chaired by Brent Doores, administrative director of the Heart and Vascular Service Line at WellSpan Health, and Dr. Paul Tolerico, cardiologist at WellSpan Health. The Heart Walk is part of the American Heart Association’s Healthy for Good movement to encourage sustainable healthy lifestyle changes. The American Heart Association is a voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. For more information about the York Heart Walk, readers may visit www.heart.org/yorkwalk or call 717-495-4691.
York County community members are invited to take part in the 2018 York Heart Walk on Saturday, Sept. 15.
YCCD Holds Annual Awards Picnic
Presenting the YCCD’s 2018 York County Clean Water Farm Award to the Eric Gemmill family’s Belview Valley Farms were Rep. Stan Saylor (third from right), director Kenyon Miller (second from right), and Commissioner Susan Byrnes (far right).
Keith and Ryan Hoover of Brook Run Farms were named YCCD’s 2018 Conservation Farmers. Ryan (third from left) was joined by his family to receive the honor from Commissioner Doug Hoke (far left), treasurer Michael Flinchbaugh (second from left), and Rep. Stan Saylor (back).
The York County Conservation District (YCCD) recently held its annual awards picnic to acknowledge those who have made a difference in the local community. Honorees were as follows: Sophie Simon and staff at Dover Wastewater Treatment Plant, 2018 Watershed Stewardship Award; Mindy Waltemyer of York County Solid Waste Authority, 2018 Outstanding Environmental Educator; Lindsay Gerner of York County Planning Commission, 2018 Outstanding Environmental Educator; Gerald Shue of Manheim Township, 2018 Dirt, Gravel, and Low-Volume Roads Cooperator; the Eric Gemmill family’s Belview Valley Farms, 2018 York County Clean Water Farm See YCCD Awards pg 2
Lindsey Gerner (center) of York County Planning Commission was honored by associate director Beth Lucabaugh (left) and Commissioner Susan Byrnes for being named 2018 Outstanding Environmental Educator by YCCD.
Gerald Shue (center) of Manheim Township was recognized as YCCD’s 2018 Dirt, Gravel, and Low-Volume Roads Cooperator by Carrie Nace (left), representing Rep. Kate Klunk (not pictured), and assistant treasurer Gordon Brown.
Mindy Waltemyer (second from right) of York County Solid Waste Authority was recently named 2018 Outstanding Environmental Educator during YCCD’s awards picnic. Congratulating her were (from left) Commissioner Susan Byrnes, Rep. Keith Gillespie, and Commissioner Doug Hoke.
School Plans Benefit 3K Run, Futures Games York Catholic High School has announced a 3K run and Futures Games. The York Catholic Senior High Student Council will sponsor a 3K run on Saturday, Sept. 8, at 9 a.m. While participants walk or run around the York Catholic campus, they will be doused with colored powder. Organizers recommend wearing white. The registration form and fee are due on Thursday, Aug. 30. On-site registration will be available at 8 a.m. on the day of the event, but a race T-shirt will not be included. All proceeds from the event will benefit York Catholic’s Mini-THON and Four Diamonds’ fight against pediatric cancer. For more information, readers may visit www.yorkcatholic.org and look in the Announcements section. Students in grades one through six are invited to See York Catholic pg 2
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