The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites students in grades K-12 to participate in the 22nd annual state-wide competition for the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest on March 15. Entries must be received by March 15 and designs should feature ducks, geese, or swans in their natural habitats. On Saturday, March 26, there will […]
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Author Lovely to read about WWII in Springvale
Author Joyce Lovely will read from her book, “Ice Cream, Gasmasks, and God ; A Memoir of World War II and Postwar Britain” at 2 p.m. April 7 at Springvale Public Library, 443 Main St. The presentaiton reviews Lovely’s life during World War II in Liverpool, England, and the postwar years. Over 70 years have […]
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York County meals program appeals for help
SPRINGVALE — People, many of them elderly, began assembling at the Meals Kitchen around 11:30 a.m. Feb. 23, pouring steamy cups of coffee in anticipation of the meal that was to be served 15 minutes later. York County Shelter Programs provides free midday meals, served by volunteers on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at Springvale First Baptist […]
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YCCC moves forward with building plans
WELLS — Having secured the city Planning Board’s permit approval, York County Community College is proceeding with plans to build an 18,000-square-foot facility to accommodate a growing need for academic space. The new building will be used for classrooms, laboratories, an auditorium-style lecture hall, a multi-purpose student common area and offices. Currently, the only academic […]
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Carson refuge accepting applications for summer employment
WELLS — The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is hiring for the Youth Conservation Corps, a program in which youths ages 15 to 18 work together outdoors. Formed in 1993 and directed by Ward Feurt, the YCC allows teens to work on projects such as removing invasive species, performing maintenance on trails and park buildings, […]
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Parents, may The Look be with you
Last week, I joined Spouse and some of his work pals for a Friday night get-together at a local restaurant. It’s always fun to meet up with the people who work with my mate and to hear their stories about him. I like having ammunition for future reference. The coworkers teased about working with the […]
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Popcorn: When being full of hot air’s a good thing
There’s more than a kernel of truth to the philosophy that movies and popcorn just go together. Conveniently enough, our family happens to really love both. As does just about all of America. Movies and popcorn are staples of the makings of a fantastic Friday night in, finger-lickin’ buttery drippings and all. My husband and […]
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Responding to market corrections
As an investor, you may be gaining familiarity with the term “market correction.” But what does it mean? And, more importantly, what does it mean to you? A correction occurs when a key index, such as the S&P 500, declines at least 10 percent from its previous high. A correction, by definition, is short term […]
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Lost but not forgotten – well, OK, kind of forgotten
In a rather thorough room cleaning recently, I ended up poking in places I haven’t poked in years. That included behind a heating unit in the corner, where it turns out several pieces of paper had slipped down over time. I found a few different things – a year-old birthday card I’d forgotten about, a […]
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World’s healthiest vegetable chili
So called because this dish uses the most nutrient-rich legumes, fresh tomatoes and peppers, vegetables that are at the top of the antioxidant list, and with heart healthy pure olive oil, your body will thank you. To make this chili even healthier, use low fat, low sodium broth and juice as well as frozen beans. […]