Bird Walk at New Quarter Park on June 8

 

May 31, 2013

 

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            Join Jim Corliss, member of the Williamsburg Bird Club and certified Virginia Master Naturalist with the Historic Rivers Chapter, as he walks through New Quarter Park on a bird walk. The walk is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, from 8 to 10 a.m. Meet in the parking lot near the park office. Binoculars and bird guides are available for loan to guests and new birders.

            New Quarter Park is located in upper York County at 1000 Lakeshead Drive, next to the Queens Lake neighborhood.

For more information or to add your name to the New Quarter Park e-mail list, call Parks and Recreation at 890-3500 or New Quarter Park at 890-5840.

 

 

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Defensive Driving Training award; Kayak Queen Creek; Learn about Osprey

County awarded defensive driving training award from VML –
"Where the Rubber Meets the Road"

May 31, 2013

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     At the May 21 Board of Supervisors meeting, Beth Rosenthal, Director of Safety Services with the Virginia Municipal League Insurance Programs (VMLIP), presented York County government with an award recognizing  its success in the Where the Rubber Meets the Road (WTRMTR) campaign..  Where the Rubber Meets the Road   is the name of VML's training program where members are trained to be instructors in defensive driving. 
     In 2009, VMLIP started this campaign to address losses related to vehicle accidents.  As of 2009, vehicle accidents accounted for half the cost of all claims for the insurance pool.  York County was one of the first VMLIP members selected to join this campaign and has continued participating for the last three years. 
     Through the program three York County staff members were provided with free National Safety Council Defensive Driver Course "train the trainer" instruction.  These trainers attended a two-day academy to become certified to teach the course to other county employees.  VMLIP funded the tuition, course materials, lodging, meals, and travel expenses for member employees to attend this training academy.  Financial support is also provided from VMLIP reinsurer ACE.  In return, member participants must provide driver instruction through their selected trainers to a minimum of 90 percent of their drivers within the first year of their signed agreement, conduct annual DMV record checks, and enforce a vehicle use policy.  Additionally, members may continue this program on a yearly basis by training at least 50 percent of their drivers. 
     York County exceeded the first year goal by training 100 percent of the county's drivers and continues to exceed the 50 percent retraining requirement during the second and third years. In addition to the reduction in automobile claims and insurance premiums, York County receives a 5 percent premium credit on the automobile liability coverage premium by participating in this program.
     County employees Casey Nance, Marty Tomasek, and Tommy West were acknowledged as certified trainers in the WTRMTR program.

 

Kayak Queen Creek from New Quarter Park

May 31, 2013

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            Bring your own kayak (BYOK) or canoe to New Quarter Park on the third Saturday of the month from now through October for an out-and-back paddle on beautiful Queen Creek led by park staff.  Relax while you learn more about the historic creek and see Ospreys, Egrets, Great Blue Herons, and Bald Eagles along the way.
            Participants should arrive at 9 a.m., drive one mile to the put-in site with park staff, and expect to launch by 9:20 a.m.  The paddle will last about two and half hours with take-out around noon.  The program is free and open to the public.  Kayaks are available to rent.  Call Parks and Recreation for rental information.  Bring water and a snack and remember to wear a hat and sunscreen.
            BYOK get-togethers for kayakers and canoeists are a York County Parks and Recreation program.  New Quarter Park is located in upper York County at 1000 Lakeshead Drive, next to the Queens Lake neighborhood. 
            For more information or to add your name to the New Quarter Park e-mail list, call Parks and Recreation at 890-3500 or New Quarter Park at 890-5840.

 

View and learn about Osprey at New Quarter Park June 22

May 31, 2013

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      Cheryl Jacobsen and Jan Lockwood, Virginia Master Naturalists, will join other Master Naturalist osprey watchers at New Quarter Park on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to noon to show off the birds that are nesting along Queen Creek.  The Master Naturalists are watching the birds as Citizen Science volunteers and certified Virginia Master Naturalists for the global OspreyWatch program, led by The College of William and Mary's Center for Conservation Biology (www.osprey-watch.org). 
      The program presenters will talk about osprey migration and nesting while allowing program participants to take a closer look at the birds and nestlings through their spotting scopes.  Virginia Master Naturalists who are members of the local Historic Rivers Chapter also watch osprey nesting in other locations on the York, James, and Chickahominy Rivers.
     To access the program, participants will walk to the far end of the park and back, a hike of approximately one and a half miles.  The osprey-watching location can be accessed by bike and is handicapped accessible by car.
     In addition to their work as osprey watchers, many of the Master Naturalists also participate in other projects at New Quarter Park including monitoring bluebird trail for the Virginia Bluebird Society and mapping wildlife for the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.  Master Naturalists also provide many hours of volunteer service to York County by pulling up invasive plant species, installing rain gardens, maintaining a teaching trail, and conducting field trips for area students at the park.
     New Quarter Park is located in upper York County at 1000 Lakeshead Drive, next to the Queens Lake neighborhood.
     For more information or to add your name to the New Quarter Park e-mail list, call Parks and Recreation at 890-3500 or New Quarter Park at 890-5840.

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YCRC 6 June mtg Call & Info

Greetings, Fellow Republicans!

 

Attached and below please find the Call for the YCRC 6 June 2013 meeting at York Hall. We’re very excited to have our Lt. Gov. candidate E. W. Jackson as our guest speaker! His enthusiastic speech at the RPV Convention on the 18^th  brought delegates to their feet and swept him to win all 4 ballots leading up to gaining over 50% to earn the nomination. Now it’s up to us to get behind him to motivate everyone to vote for him as our new Lt. Governor!

 

As announced at the 2 May meeting, YCRC Vice Chairman – District Operations Sue McRoberts resigned her position due to family commitments. Please keep her and her family in your prayers. We are very grateful for the hard work Sue did organizing election day poll manning as well as her door knocking and other campaign efforts last year!

è At next Thursday’s YCRC meeting, we will be taking nominations from the floor for the election of a new Vice Chairman – District Operations to complete the term of office. This position is critically important with the upcoming campaign work for the statewide & delegate elections in November!

 

Please mark your calendar to attend these important upcoming events:

 

è Monday, 3 June, 7 PM -   Peninsula Young Republicans Chairman, Jared Hendrix, is inviting you to attend their regular business meeting being held at Angelo's Steakhouse, 755 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601, on Monday June 3, 2013 starting at 7:00 PM. The YRs are welcoming a very special guest, Morton Blackwell, Virginia's National Committeeman. Mr. Blackwell, founder of the Leadership Institute, is one of the leading figures in the Republican Party and the modern conservative movement. He's been involved in politics for almost half a century since serving as Barry Goldwater's youngest delegate to the 1964 national convention.

Mr. Blackwell’s discussion topics: Building a governing majority; the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa; and the ensuing rules debacle over the course of the last few months. It's important to understand the consequences these rules have on grassroots activists as well as how important it is to stay engaged in the Republican Party.

 

è Tuesday, 4 June , 6:15 PM - Fundraiser Reception with Republican candidate for Governor Ken Cuccinelli @ Greg Garrett’s home, 122 Sandbox Lane, Yorktown 23692. For details, please see the attached flier invitation.

 

è Saturday, 15 June, 6 PM - York Republican Women’s Club Dinner-Auction Fundraiser @ Olde Port Cove clubhouse, off Calthrop Neck Rd. to the right in subdivision. Please see attached flier or contact Mary Clark (867-8151) or Shirley Charles (506-2556).

 

 

If you can’t attend the 6 June YCRC meeting, a proxy form is attached for you to make arrangements for someone from your district (non-YCRC member) to attend as your proxy so you don’t have an absence recorded. Remember – if you miss three (3) consecutive meetings, you resign your membership (lose voting status) and must seek reinstatement in the same manner as new prospective members, per RPV Party Plan requirements.

The 2 May YCRC meeting minutes are attached, also, for your review.

 

I look forward to seeing you all next Thursday at York Hall for our meeting and hearing Republican Lt. Gov. candidate E.W. Jackson speak about his plans and campaign!

Have a wonderful week!

 

For God and Country,

Lynda

 

Lynda Fairman

Chairman, York County Republican Committee

www.ycrc-va.com

 

 

 

As Chairman of the York County Republican Committee and pursuant to the YCRC Bylaws, I, Lynda Fairman, do issue this Call for the general meeting of the York County Republican Committee to be held Thursday, 6 June 2013, at 7:00 pm at York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, Virginia for the purpose of conducting business as stated in the following/attached Agenda.

 

AGENDA

6 June 2013

 

I. Call to Order / Opening Ceremonies                                                           7:00 – 7:10 PM

A. Invocation, Pledge, Republican Creed

B. Welcome Guests

 

II. Program / Guest Speakers                                                                         7:10 – 7:40 PM

A.    E. W. Jackson, Republican Candidate for Lt. Governor

 

III. Roll Call / Handle Proxies / Determine Quorum                                       7:40 – 7:45 PM

 

IV. Announcements                                                                                        7:45 – 7:55 PM

A.    YRWC Dinner Auction Fundraiser, 15 June – Mary Clark & Shirley Charles

B.    Cuccinelli Door Knocking, Sat. 15 June; phone banking every Tues – Tim Pogge

C.   Other: (sign up form upon arrival)

 

V. Chairman’s Report / Comments                                                                7:55 – 8:00 PM

 

VI. Approval of 2 May 2013 YCRC Mtg. Minutes                                          8:00 – 8:05 PM

A.    Distributed via email prior to mtg.

 

VII. Introduction of Prospective Members                                                      8:05 – 8:10 PM

A.    New applicants applying tonight

B.    2012-2014 members seeking reinstatement after missing 3 consecutive mtgs.

 

VIII. Officer, Committee Reports                                                                   8:10 – 8:25 PM

 

IX. Unfinished Business                                                                                  8:25 – 8:35 PM                      

A. Consideration of new members introduced at previous meetings, if in attendance: Philip Bogert, Jeffrey Bramick, Gary Brocksmith, Miles Burcher, Robert Harrell, Conni Jones, Michelle Krewinghaus, Jeremy Melish, Carol Meredith, David Meredith, Sharra Odom, Gary Porter, Lisa Wallace

 

            B. Consideration of 2012-2014 members seeking reinstatement after three (3) consecutive YCRC meeting absences introduced at previous meetings, if in attendance: Delbert Curtis, Norman Ingram, Bobby Rapp, Tu Ritter

 

X. New Business                                                                                             8:35 – 8:55 PM

A.    Nominations & Election of new YCRC Vice Chairman – District Operations

B.    Yorktown 4^th of July Parade participation & Republican booth

C.   Other (sign up form upon arrival)

XI. Adjournment                                                                                              9:00  PM

 

Come to our house next Tuesday for Oysters, Seafood, BBQ and conversation with Ken Cuccinelli

Dear Friend

            Please join us for dinner at our home and talk with Ken Cuccinelli one-on-one on June 4th!!!!

            He'll be joining us for dinner which includes oysters, other local seafood, and incredible BBQ.

            Please see attached flier for further details.

 

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

 

5:30 p.m.  Private Reception & Photo op with Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli

 

6:15 p.m. – 8 p.m.  General Reception

 

Held at the home of

Greg & Libby Garrett

122 Sandbox Lane

Yorktown, Virginia 23692

 

Hosted by:

            Senator Tommy Norment * Delegate Gordon Helsel * Delegate Rick Morris 

Delegate Brenda Pogge * Delegate Mike Watson * Delegate David Yancey

Sheriff J. D. "Danny" Diggs * Honorable Ben Hahn

 

Dick Ashe * Bobby Ashe * Bart & Gail Barton * Robert Beck * Mickey Chohany * Glen Davenport

 Greg & Libby Garrett *  Bob & Shelly Fitzgerald * Tom & Nancy Inman * Richard Locke

 Jack & Muriel Greenhalgh * Tom & Ann Hunnicutt, III * Randall & Terri Hudgins * Bill Smith

Terry & Patti Hall * Lewis McMurran, IIII * Mike & Kathy Melo * Tom & Donna Morr

Rick & Cathy Pearce * Phil Richardson * Bo Roberson * Ward Scull * Bibb & Pam Swain * Jeff Wassmer

Chip & Tamzen Trieshmann * Dwight & Barbara West * Charles & Sandra Young

 

Greg Garrett
www.greggarrettrealty.com
offices in Hpt Rds from Chesapeake to Williamsburg
Licensed in Virginia
cell # 757-879-1504

Please let me know who needs to buy or sell a house

Help Orphans NOW! (click here)

 

June 4, 2013, Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda

 

To view the agenda for the June 4, 2013, meeting of the York County Board of Supervisors, click on the link below:

 

http://www.yorkcounty.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=1900

 

 

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Free Writers' Workshops at Tabb Library; Board seeks applicants for Arts Commission

Free Writers' Workshops at Tabb Library

May 28, 2013

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     The York County Public Library will be hosting three Writers' Workshops at the Tabb Library in June.  The workshops are free, but registration is required.  Register via the Event Calendar on the library's website, www.yorkcounty.gov/library, or by calling 890-5120.
     Dr. Robert Arnett will present An Introduction to Screenwriting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 1.  Dr. Arnett, an Associate Professor in Old Dominion University's Department of Communication and Theatre Arts, will discuss what screenwriters do and how to get started as a budding screenwriter.
     W. Michael Farmer, PhD, will present Finding Yellow Boy from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 15.  His talk will focus on how writing fiction gets to the truth behind historical facts and the opportunities and hurdles of publishing in the early years of the 21st century.  Farmer is the author of Hombrecito's War (Western Writers of America Silver Spur Award Winner for Best First Novel in 2006), Hombrecito's Search and Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright: The Betrayals of Pancho Villa.
     Editing Your Writing will be presented by Narielle Living from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 29.  Living is the author of the mysteries Signs of the South and Past Unfinished.
     These workshops are funded by a generous grant from the York County Arts Commission.
For more information on library programs and resources, visit our website, www.yorkcounty.gov/library, or contact the Tabb Library at 890-5120 or the Yorktown Library at 890-5207. Visit the Tabb Library at 100 Long Green Blvd., Yorktown, VA 23693 or the Yorktown Library at 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown, VA 23692. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

 

York County Board of Supervisors Seek Applicants for the
York County Arts Commission Board

May 29, 2013

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     The York County Board of Supervisors is currently seeking applications for future vacancies from County citizens interested in serving on the York County Arts Commission.  The York County Arts Commission serves as an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors for the cultural arts.  The Commission meets in January, June (if required), July, and October.
     York County citizens interested in applying for appointment to the York County Arts Commission may obtain an application at the County Administrator's Office at 224 Ballard Street in Yorktown, or by calling 890-3320.  Applications may also be obtained and filed by using the County website. Enter the County's website at www.yorkcounty.gov, click on On-Line Services, click on Board Bank Application.

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Republican Rally Wed., 29 May

Greetings, Fellow Republicans!

 

I’ve just learned that YOU! are needed for a protest rally starting at 6:15 PM on Wed., 29 May, outside Democrat candidate for Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s newly opened Newport News campaign office.

That’s tomorrow!

The address is 11717 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23606 – just north of J. Clyde Morris and south of City Center. Click here for the location map: http://mapq.st/1565pr8 .

 

Meet Tim Pogge in the parking lot at 6:15 PM to organize for this outside protest.

 

For more information, contact Tim Pogge at 757-593-3871, and let Tim know you’re planning to attend to show your support for our Republican ticket: Cuccinelli for Governor – Jackson for Lt. Governor – Obenshain for Attorney General … Real Leadership for Virginia!

 

For God and Country,

Lynda

 

Lynda Fairman

Chairman, York County Republican Committee

www.ycrc-va.com

 

 

Updated York County Tax Maps

The following tax maps were recently updated on the website.  You may download them manually, or click on the links below.

http://www.yorkcounty.gov/Portals/gis/u08.pdf  (Lemonds and Moberley BLA - 205 & 307 Old Seaford Road)
http://www.yorkcounty.gov/Portals/gis/v03.pdf  (Property of J S Slade - 1213 & 1215 Cary's Chapel Road)

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail or call the GIS department at gis@yorkcounty.gov (757) 890-3899.

York County GIS Staff

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Gettysburg Concordance





 

150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
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Meet Ken Cuccinelli at the Garrett's on June 4th for Oysters, Seafood and BBQ

Dear Patriot

            Please join us for dinner at our home and talk with Ken Cuccinelli one-on-one on June 4th!!!!

            He'll be joining us for dinner which includes oysters, other local seafood, and incredible BBQ.

            Please see attached flier for further details.

 

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

 

5:30 p.m.  Private Reception & Photo op with Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli

 

6:15 p.m. – 8 p.m.  General Reception

 

Held at the home of

Greg & Libby Garrett

122 Sandbox Lane

Yorktown, Virginia 23692

 

Hosted by:

            Senator Tommy Norment * Delegate Gordon Helsel * Delegate Rick Morris 

Delegate Brenda Pogge * Delegate Mike Watson * Delegate David Yancey

Sheriff J. D. "Danny" Diggs * Honorable Ben Hahn

 

Dick Ashe * Bobby Ashe * Bart & Gail Barton * Robert Beck * Mickey Chohany * Glen Davenport

 Greg & Libby Garrett *  Bob & Shelly Fitzgerald * Tom & Nancy Inman * Richard Locke

 Jack & Muriel Greenhalgh * Tom & Ann Hunnicutt, III * Randall & Terri Hudgins * Bill Smith

Terry & Patti Hall * Lewis McMurran, IIII * Mike & Kathy Melo * Tom & Donna Morr

Rick & Cathy Pearce * Phil Richardson * Bo Roberson * Ward Scull * Bibb & Pam Swain * Jeff Wassmer

Chip & Tamzen Trieshmann * Dwight & Barbara West * Charles & Sandra Young

 

Greg Garrett
www.greggarrettrealty.com
offices in Hpt Rds from Chesapeake to Williamsburg
Licensed in Virginia
cell # 757-879-1504

Please let me know who needs to buy or sell a house

Help Orphans NOW! (click here)

 

Outstanding Youth Awards presented

Joey Monk wins Outstanding Youth Award for Compassion

May 23, 2013

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     Bruton High School senior Joey Monk is the recipient of the 2013 Outstanding Youth Award for Compassion.
     Joey exemplifies the meaning of the word compassion, consistently and caringly extending himself to help others in spite of his full schedule at Bruton High, where he has excelled academically, maintaining honor roll status, earning admission into the National Honor Society and being named an Advanced Placement Scholar.  He has remained very active in extracurricular activities, including serving as Sports Editor for the school's newspaper, excelling on the Varsity Goilf team for four years, and staying active in the Distinguished Men of Bruton service organization.
     In addition to these accomplishments, Joey is widely known and respected for his kindness in routinely doing what he can to help others.  As captain and only senior on the golf team, Joey ensured that he set a good example to the younger players on the team and worked individually with each player, encouraging them if they were having problems with their game, and sharing his own struggles and what had helped him improve. 
     Joey's attentiveness in helping others s also demonstrated through his work as Sports Editor for the "Panther Press" school newspaper, allowing sports writers to shadow him as he researches a story all the while answering their questions, providing his input and insight, and gently making suggestions for changes to stories.  Throughout the year, Joey has voluntarily visited the library during the school's Academic Enrichment Period to see if anyone needs tutoring help. 
     Ms. Dollyhigh, Joey's nominator and Bruton's new Library Media Specialist, says, "I have been consistently amazed at the compassion and willingness to help that he has shown with regard to his schoolmates.  The kids are very open and receptive to him, and he's so kind, non-judgmental and very patient in answering their questions."

Ryan Sidhu wins Outstanding Youth Award for Community Service

May 23, 2013

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     Grafton High School senior Ryan Sidhu is the recipient of the 2013 Outstanding Youth Award for Community Service.
     Ryan has consistently demonstrated a genuine desire and commitment to serve others, and makes the time to do so in spite of his busy schedule.  Ryan has achieved Honor Roll recognition all four years and earned admission into the National Honor Society.  He also participates in time consuming extracurricular activities such as the Model U.N. program and performing all four years on the drumline for Grafton's Marching Band and as an accomplished percussionist with the Symphonic Band.
     Despite all this, Ryan has remained focused on giving to others, devoting considerable volunteer time and energy and making a positive impact in his community and world.  His strong commitment to volunteerism is evidenced by his working with Grafton's Sight and Sound crew for drama productions and serving as manager for the varsity soccer team.  He has also volunteered with Grafton's Interact Club, a service oriented organization sponsored by the Rotary Club through which Ryan and his colleagues have performed numerous service projects benefitting others in our community, nation and in other countries.  Projects have included:  befriending a group of local seniors and making and delivering blankets to them; sponsoring a bowling tournament in support of the national Wounded Warrior Project; and conducting a basketball tournament in support of destitute children in Ecuador.  For the past four years, Ryan has also been very active as a member of Grafton's Green Team, working faithfully to help recycling paper, plastics and cardboard at school.
     Ryan has volunteered with the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships helping to prepare, organize and run the national conference with over 1,600 parents, teachers, educators and government officials attending from across the country in an ongoing effort to increase college access to low income and first generation students.  He served over 130 hours for the conference and for its associated Youth Congress that saw some 100 students from across the country attend as well. 
     Ryan's nominator and former biology teacher, Ms. Dodge, says, "Unlike many of his peers who spend only a year or two in an activity, I have watched Ryan dedicate himself to the Interact Club for four years and help it grow into a dynamic service organization reaching out into the local community."

Abby Jones wins Outstanding Youth Award for Courage

May 23, 2013

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     Tabb High School freshman Abby Jones is the recipient of the 2013 Outstanding Youth Award for Courage.
     Born three months premature, Abby's parents were not given much hope that their newborn would survive.  But Abby survived those critical early days and weeks, much to the joy and relief of her family.  However, Abby was stricken with cerebral palsy leaving her legs tremendously weak.  During her life, Abby has required over 30 surgeries as well as numerous medical appointments, treatments, and physical therapy that continue today.  Complications from some of these surgeries have left Abby with recurring headaches and further loss of muscle strength, flexibility, and balance, which ultimately led to doctors prohibiting her from anymore horseback riding – one of Abby's favorite pastimes.
      In spite of these physical challenges, Abby perseveres and is a source of encouragement and inspiration to her family, teachers, and classmates.  Her work ethic and diligence in classes (she's maintaining a "B" average in English and is "acing Algebra") is admired by her teachers and classmates.  Abby also gives back to the community by helping members of her church prepare and serve food to those in need.
     "Abby is well-known, and has emphatically chosen not to allow her wheelchair to impede or cripple her social interactions with peers or staff," said Abby's nominator and English teacher, Mrs. Dawson.  "She has the ability to make other people feel comfortable, special, and uninhibited around her, because she does not focus on her disability, but rather reaches out to others with a warm display of sensitivity and encouragement."

Morgan Irons wins Youth Award for Overall Achievement

May 23, 2013

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     Grafton High School senior Morgan Irons is the recipient of the 2013 Outstanding Youth Award for Overall Achievement.
     Morgan epitomizes excellence and outstanding achievement with her numerous accomplishments and superior performance in a wide variety of pursuits. Moran has earned a 4.7 grade point average, has earned straight A's ever since her freshman year, is a member of the National and French Honor Societies, the Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, the Tri-M Music Honor Society, and is a candidate for the National Thespian Honor Society, and has been named a national Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction.
     In terms of leadership and service, Morgan has served as president of the French Honor Society, president of the Future Business Leaders of America, captain of Grafton's Color Guard team, captain of the Debate team, Class Marshall for last year's graduation ceremony, president of her church young women's group, recipient of the George Washington Most Outstanding Leadership Award at last year's American Independence Foundation of Colonial VA Youth Conference, and her selection to Girl's State last summer.  Morgan has performed over 100 hours of volunteer service during each of her four years in high school, during which she has worked with her family, church, school, the Red Cross and by herself to participate in a variety of projects including several canned food drives, a clothes collection drive, a gift and food collection in support of the residents at Natasha House, visiting with residents in retirement homes, making blankets for hospitals, performing yard work for the elderly, and tutoring Grafton students in math and French.
     Morgan participates in Grafton's Select Choir and was named to All District Choir three times, has won many awards for her public speaking, and has appeared in 13 theatre productions, as well as movies and TV episodes, and pursues portraiture and writing.
     Of Morgan, band director Mr. Kirsch says, "She is humble, extremely hard working…responsible and dependable enough that we often let her lead her own practices for the Color Guard, and she always, and I mean always, sets the most positive role model you could ever expect for a student."
 

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Lackey basketball league for young males; Senior Center events for June; Diabetes program

Senior Center of York Announces June Events

May 21, 2013

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          A variety of educational and entertaining programs are being offered at the Senior Center of York in June. Participation is open to seniors age 55 or better and their spouses, regardless of age. The Center is located in the Washington Square Shopping Center at 5314 George Washington Memorial Highway (Rte. 17), and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Center is closed all county holidays.  Reservations are required for all sessions and are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, stop by the Center or call 898-3807.  For more information, please visit www.yorkcounty.gov/communityservices.
        
            Scrapbooking & Greeting Cards, Monday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Join us as Cathy Fowler of Creative Memories shows how to make beautiful cards and assists you with your scrapbook.  These cards and your personalized scrapbook create lasting memories and make wonderful gifts for loved ones.  Note: Please limit to four cards.  For more information and to register please call 898-3807.

          Culture Day, "Latin for Fun" Tuesday, June 18 at 1 p.m. Learn Latin from Instructor Erika St. Dennis.  Many of the words we use today are derived from Latin.  Ms. St. Dennis will play a word game discussing word origins and show how words can make us laugh and help us economically.  There will be small prizes, and a giveaway to a lucky participant.  Please register for this program by June 17. 
            
          Luau/Barbecue Friday, June 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aloha! Let's have a ball and a hula in this tropical experience!  Hula Instructor Lehua from Janna's International Dance Studio will begin this event by performing beautiful traditional dances of the Hawaiian Islands. Our menu will include barbecue, baked beans, and cole slaw along with pineapple and fruity beverages.  Additionally, we will have some leis on hand, but feel free to bring your own and to dress in Hawaiian attire.  Suggested donation is $3.50 and payable at the time of registration at the Senior Center. Registration will conclude June 19 or until space is full for this special event. 
            
          AARP Driver Safety Program, Monday, June 24 and Tuesday, June 25. This program is designed for drivers age 50 or better, and will take place on Monday, June 24, from 12:30 to 4:45 p.m. and Tuesday, June 25, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The cost for this two-day program is $12 for members of AARP and $14 for non-members. Fees should be paid by check and made out to AARP.  Class registration may be made in person at the Senior Center, by phone, or by mail. Note: AARP membership, which cannot be processed the day of a class, is not required for class registration. There is no "behind the wheel" driving performed in this program. Drivers age 55 or better must attend both classes to receive the state mandated three-year automobile insurance reduction.  Many insurance companies are giving insurance reductions to drivers age 50+ with the same attendance requirements. Those less than age 55 should check with their insurance company to see if they are entitled to the three-year insurance reduction. Class enrollment is limited to 25.

         "Native Plants for Butterflies," Tuesday, June 25 at 1 p.m. Jan Newton, past Education Chair of the Virginia Native Plant Society and native plant consultant, will give a program titled "Native Plants for Butterflies," which features photos and information about native plants that attract and provide food and /or nectar for butterflies and their caterpillars. Many butterflies depend on native plants for survival and Ms. Newton offers an up-close look at some of these beautiful creatures. You will attract and feed wonderful butterflies by adding native plants to your garden.  Plant them and they will come!  Please register for this program by June 24 by calling the Senior Center of York at 898-3807.

         Health Day, "Faces of Transplantation," Wednesday, June 26 at 12:45 p.m.   United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) runs the nation's transplant system matching lifesaving organs to patients in need on the national waiting list.  How does this matching process happen? Who decides which patients receive a transplant? Join Lisa Schaffner, Public Relations and Marketing Director of the United Network for Organ Sharing, to learn the answers to these questions and more in this informative presentation.  For more information and to register, call the Senior Center at 898-3807 by Tuesday, June 25.

         Computers and General Use. The computers are available for general use Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. unless the lab is reserved for programmed activities. To use the computers you must sign in at the Senior Center front desk. Our next session of computer class offerings begins in the fall. 

         Volunteers Needed: Do you have a flair for design? Can you turn regular everyday household items into a work of art?  We are looking for individuals to assist and instruct make-it/take-it projects.  Please call 898-3807 if you can help.
       
Mark Your Calendar
         July Birthday Bash, Friday, July 12 at 1 p.m. Billy is back!  Solo Artist Billy Mitchell will return with his captivating voice and style. Mr. Mitchell performs love songs from the 50's, 60's, and 70's.  June and July birthdays will be recognized at this bash, but all are welcome to come celebrate.

 

Basketball League being offered in Lackey to young males

May 22, 2013

FOR RELEASE AT WILL

          The Lackey Community Collaboration Taskforce is hosting a free basketball league this summer for male teenagers in the Lackey community.  Young males ages 12-17 living in the Woods of Yorktown, Yorktown Square, or any Lackey neighborhood are invited to register now through June 21.
          Registration forms can be picked up and returned to the Woods and Yorktown Square rental offices, Lackey Corner Store, and the Boys & Girls Club at Yorktown Middle School.  Adult volunteers and sponsors are welcome.
          For more information on this new summer program, call Tiffany Little, Senior Regional Service Coordinator for Community Housing Partners, at 369-5284.

 

Diabetes Self-Management Program offered at Senior Center

May 22, 2013

FOR RELEASE AT WILL

          A six-week Diabetes Self-Management Program is being offered at the Senior Center of York on Tuesdays beginning June 18 and continuing through July 23 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.  This program is free.
          Sessions are interactive and teach the skills needed for day-to-day management of diabetes.  Information covered includes menu planning, proper diet, carbohydrate intake and blood sugar levels.      The Diabetes Self-Management Program was devised through research performed by the School of Medicine at Stanford University.
          This program is co-sponsored by the Virginia Department of Health, Peninsula Health District, and the Peninsula Agency on Aging.
          Please register by June 14.  The Senior Center of York is located at 5314 George Washington Memorial Highway (Washington Square Shopping Center). 
          For more information or to register, call 898-3807.

 

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FW: Invitation to Yorktown reception for AG Ken Cuccinelli on June 4

Good Morning, Fellow Republicans!

Hope you can attend this event for Ken Cuccinelli to help his campaign for Governor!

 

For God and Country,

Lynda

 

Lynda Fairman

Chairman, York County Republican Committee

www.ycrc-va.com

 

 

From: HREVENTS [mailto:hrevents@cox.net]
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 4:29 PM

 

GOP City Committee Chairmen,

Please forward this invite to the members of your Republican City Committees. Thank you !!

 

       The Peninsula Friends of

         Ken Cuccinelli for Governor

 

Senator Tommy Norment

 

Delegate Gordon Helsel 

Delegate Rick Morris

 Delegate Brenda Pogge 

 Delegate Mike Watson 

 Delegate David Yancey

 

Sheriff J. D. "Danny" Diggs

 Hon. Ben Hahn

 

Dick Ashe * Bobby Ashe * Robert Beck

Bart & Gail Barton * Mickey Chohany 

 Glen Davenport  * Bob & Shelly Fitzgerald

Greg & Libby Garrett 

Tom & Nancy Inman * Bibb & Pam Swain

Richard Locke *  Jack & Muriel Greenhalgh 

Tom & Ann Hunnicutt, III 

Randall & Terri Hudgins * Bill Smith 

 Terry & Patti Hall 

Lewis McMurran, IIII *  Mike & Kathy Melo   Tom & Donna Morr  *  Rick & Cathy Pearce

Phil  Richardson *  Bo Roberson 

 Ward Scull *  Bibb & Pam Swain

Charles & Sandra Young 

Chip & Tamzen Trieshmann *  Jeff Wassmer *  Dwight & Barbara West

Cordially invite you to a Reception honoring

Ken Cuccinelli

Attorney General (VA)

 

 

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

 

 

5:30 p.m. Private Reception & Photo op with

Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli

 

6:15 p.m. – 8 p.m.  General Reception

 

Held at the home of

Greg & Libby  Garrett

122 Sandbox Lane

Yorktown, Virginia 23692

 

Hope you  will be able to join us for

" Oysters, Seafood and BBQ"  !!

 

***The full invitation is attached with response form. You can also RSVP by responding to hrevents@cox.net