Western York County OCTOBER 30, 2019
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Leadership Program Kicks Off
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Thirty teachers and administrators representing 10 York County school districts kicked off the Leadership for Diverse Schools (LDS) Class of 2020 with a weekend retreat. LDS is a nine-month, experiential leadership development program during which participants explore personal bias and learn to interact more effectively with diverse populations of students, parents, and colleagues. The program, presented in partnership with the York Jewish Community Center, aims to foster understanding, acceptance, and tolerance so the educators can be leaders in helping to build culturally proficient communities within their districts. The participants and their school districts are as follows: Dori King from Central York School District; Sheri Baker and See Leadership Program pg 3
The Leadership for Diverse Schools Class of 2020 includes (front, from left) Sarah Hudak, Bethany Yuninger, Steph Newcomer, Nina Kenney, Alicia Harman, Anna Hueter, Lisa McLay, Kelly Guistwhite, (second row) Jenki Deter, Steph Hagee, Kristen Petry, Nicole Curcio, Michelle Lynch, Dori King, Sergio Santiago, (third row) Kijuan Felder, Raymond March, Dustin Sheffer, Sheri Baker, Kate Hartman, Eden Hinds, Katrina Rothrock, Margaret Mayberry, Shannon Walker, Lisa Gunnet, Dave Donahue, Kristin Myers, (fourth row) Tim Simpson, Dan Reiste, and (not pictured) Rachel Williams. Class members gathered with Eric Hoffman (fourth row, right), program coordinator for Leadership York.
Tax Preparation Volunteers Sought The AARP Tax-Aide Foundation Program is seeking volunteers in York County for the upcoming tax season. Tax-Aide is a program that offers free tax filing help for those who need it most, especially adults age 50 and older, during tax season. AARP membership is not required. There are a variety of roles for individuals at every level of experience. Volunteer tax preparers will complete tax preparation training and IRS certification prior to working with taxpayers. Following the training,
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volunteers will receive continued support. There is also a need for grassroots leadership, on-site greeters, and interpreters who can provide language assistance. Last year in York County, nearly 100 AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers filed more than 4,100 federal, state, and local tax returns. The program is offered at 16 sites in York County. For more information, readers may contact Dick Hershey at 717-741-1868 or yorkaarptaxaide@gmail.com.
Veterans Day Breakfast Set David Sunday, a Navy veteran and York County district attorney, will be the keynote speaker at York County’s annual Veterans Day celebration and breakfast on Monday, Nov. 11, at 8 a.m. The breakfast will be held in the Mid-Atlantic Industrial Memorial Hall West at the York Ex po Center, 334 Carlisle Ave., York. The event is a celebration of York County veterans and their continued service to the community. Ceremonies will include presentation of the George H. Eyler Award for distinguished service. The 28th annual award is presented to a deserving York veteran who has demonstrated distinguished service to the community over an extended period of time. Terry Gendron, director of the York County Department of Veterans Affairs, will serve as master of ceremonies. Attendees are encouraged to contact 717-771-9218 or yorkvet@yorkcounty pa.gov to allow for proper headcount at the catered breakfast.
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AARP Tax-Aide volunteers are needed to help people, especially adults age 50 and older, file their taxes.
Dover Area Ambulance Club (DAAC) representatives presented a check for $510 to PinkOut Inc. on Oct. 7. Taking part in the check presentation were (back, from left) Peggy Anderson, Chuck Richards, Lewis Wallace, Mike Hudnet, Jeremiah Yohe, (front) Kelly Barker, Mike Husson, Dezirae Shirk, Keelie Tullis and JoAnn Corriere. PinkOut Inc. is an all-volunteer group that helps breast cancer patients with bills other than medications and medical care. In exchange for donating to the effort, DAAC staff members received pink T-shirts that they planned to wear throughout the month. The DAAC board of directors matched the amount raised by the staff members.
COMMON SENSE SOLUTIONS FOR ALL YORK COUNTAINS COMMUNITY FOCUSED FISCALLY EFFECTIVE HARDWORKING & TRANSPARENT Paid for by Doug Hoke for County Commissioner and Friends of Judith Higgins
Hoke has 12 years experience as the only incumbent commissioner, and over 20 years working in public finance. Higgins brings 13 years military service, 17 years School Board Director, and a significant personnel background. This Team is ready to work for York County!
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