News from York County

 

York County Holiday Schedule

December 1, 2011

 

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York County government offices and courts will be closed the following days:

Location                                                           Christmas Closings                                        New Year's Closing

County Offices	Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26	Friday, Dec. 30 and Monday, Jan. 2
York-Poquoson Circuit Court	Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26	Friday, Dec. 30 and Monday, Jan. 2
General District and Juvenile & Domestic Courts	Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26	Friday, Dec. 30 and Monday, Jan. 2
York-Poquoson Social Services	Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26	Friday, Dec. 30 and Monday, Jan. 2
Virginia Cooperative Extension	Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26	Monday, Jan. 2
York County Libraries	Friday, Dec. 23 through and including Monday, Dec. 26	Friday, Dec. 30 through and including Monday, Jan. 2
Waste Management Center Administrative Offices	Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26	Friday, Dec. 30 and Monday, Jan. 2
Transfer Station, Recycling Drop Off Facility, & Compost Facility	Saturday, Dec. 24 open from 7 a.m. – 11 a.m., closed for the rest of the day	Saturday, Dec. 31 open from 7 a.m. – 11 a.m., closed for the rest of the day

Garbage and recycling collections will continue as normally scheduled. 

 

For more information, call the York County Public Information Office at 890-3300. York County wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

 

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Two county emergency responders win 2011 Governor's EMS Awards

 

December 1, 2011

 

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York County Captain/Paramedic Marty Tomasek and Firefighter/Paramedic James Laing were both honored with 2011 Governor's EMS Awards at the annual EMS Symposium in Norfolk this month.

 

Tomasek, a 22-year veteran of the Department of Fire and Life Safety, was recognized for the development of the department's new Functional Circuit Training Fitness Program. This comprehensive and budget-friendly health and wellness program uses low-cost items such as tires, rope, webbing, rubber mats and sledgehammers integrated into a circuit to help firefighters simulate some of the physical strength, endurance and cardiovascular demands required of them during an emergency.

 

Tomasek's commitment to health and fitness has spurred a similar dedication in his coworkers, some of whom are now training for triathlons, participating in local health-related programs and helping their fellow EMS providers accomplish their health goals. Tomasek was honored with the Governor's EMS Award for Outstanding Contribution to EMS Health and Safety.

 

Laing, who has been an EMS provider for more than 30 years, received the Governor's EMS Award for Outstanding Pre-Hospital Provider. In his time as an EMS provider, Laing has developed and implemented hazardous materials medical protocols, standardized equipment and inventor for medic units, reviewed and revised EMS treatment protocols and trained new medics.

 

Laing was recognized by the Governor for his professionalism, clinical excellence, patient advocacy and for his commitment to advancing a system for ever-improving emergency medical care.

 

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Board seeks applicants for the Stormwater Advisory Committee

 

November 30, 2011

 

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The York County Board of Supervisors is currently seeking applications from county citizens interested in serving on the York County Stormwater Advisory Committee.

 

The Stormwater Advisory Committee develops and implements public education and outreach programs on stormwater issues; attempts to increase public involvement and participation in stormwater issues; provides increased citizen access to county staff for stormwater and drainage issues; and assists county staff and the Board of Supervisors in identifying drainage problems throughout the county and developing priorities for stormwater drainage projects.

 

The Stormwater Advisory Committee meets the third Thursday of every other month at 7 p.m. in York Hall in Yorktown.

 

York County citizens interested in applying for appointment to the York County Stormwater Advisory Committee 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 visiting www.yorkcounty.gov, clicking on On-Line Services, and clicking on Board Bank Application.

 

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Sign a holiday card for our heroes at the county's Dec. 2 Tree Lighting

 

November 30, 2011

 

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On Dec. 2, at Yorktown's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, the York County Historical Committee will team up with the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Inc. to deliver holiday cheer and greetings to service members, their families and veterans throughout the holiday season.

 

From 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Freight Shed on Water Street in Yorktown the public is invited to send a "touch of home" through holiday greeting cards that contain messages of cheer and appreciation. 

 

New, unused cards have been collected by the Historical Committee, which sponsors the Annual Tree Lighting event. Once signed, the Red Cross and Pitney Bowes will then screen cards for hazardous materials, sort and package the cards, and deliver them to military bases and hospitals, veteran's hospitals and other locations during the holidays. Pitney Bowes is donating all screening, packaging and shipping to the cause.  

 

For the past four years the Coastal Virginia Region has participated in the Holiday Mail for Heroes Campaign. It only takes a few minutes of your time to sign a card to share your appreciation of the sacrifices our men and women in uniform make each day in service to our country. The Holiday Mail for Heroes program continues in the Red Cross tradition of service to those who serve.

 

Last year, with the help of Pitney Bowes, hundreds of volunteers screened, sorted and packaged cards that were delivered to military bases, veteran and military hospitals across the U.S. and around the world.

 

The York County Historical Committee is proud to play a part in the Holiday Mail for Heroes program and welcomes you to drop by, sign a card, and join us at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. For more information, call 757-890-3500 or visit www.visityorktown.org

 

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December

Hi Everyone

 

Sorry for being MIA but between elections, York County trying to take my property rights and the holidays I like many others, was overloaded.

 

Right now we have nothing planned for the month of December. I will be meeting with some folks that have"volunteered" to maybe help organize and give as a little kick into the new year. If you are interested in a committee of a core position, please let me know.

 

1,Below is a rally next week in In Richmond, Trying to support a fair debate from both Republican and Democrat! We don't want the Party Bosses to decide.

2. Is an invatation to a Christmas Party at Mike Pruntry's

 

                                                                                     Dec 7 Rally at the Capitol.  

 

Why come out for a Rally at the Capitol?

 

Since we have been forced into a primary (not a convention), we are again faced with challenging the "well-known establishment candidate".  It is the weapon the Ruling Class has successfully used to remain in power for years. Challengers to the establishment have the problem of getting themselves known to the general voting public that do not keep abreast of politics until just before elections – a fact that is both real and troubling.

 

How do we activists shake up the status quo and change the dynamics? By using the media (both friendly and unfriendly) to get an alternative message out to those who would normally not be paying attention. The Media Establishment knows this. That is why they have decided 6 months prior to the actual vote to restrict their debate to their establishment candidates. Make no mistake! They know what they are doing!! So we must use their tactics to fight back.

 

Our goal must be to make the every-day Joe and Joette take note and listen now before the die is cast by the Establishment. George Allen and the Media Establishment have both given us that opportunity. Let's capitalize on it. Blog, write news releases, pump up your groups with real facts and then join us in Richmond to show we are paying attention and that the establishment is not driving the bus.

 

We will make sure the Media will be covering our rally. How could they not? This sort of contention is just what they are looking for so we need a strong showing to let them know we mean business.

We have three issues to rally for:

1.     The AP deciding our candidates – both Republican and Democrat – let's let them know how we feel about that

2.     George Allen claiming he has Tea Party Patriot support with a misleading news release

3.     Assist the Richmond Tea Party in their struggle for "equal justice under the law" as they shine the light on the decision by Richmond Mayor D. C. Jones to audit them

If not now, when? If not us, who? Let's show the establishment that business as usual is no longer business as usual. You can make a difference. Keep up with any updates by visiting NING http://vateapartypatriots.ning.com/events/allen-kaine-debate-protest and http://www.richmondteaparty.com/2011/11/update-city-of-richmond-audit-of-rtp/ for the latest news.

 

I hope to see many of you there on Pearl Harbor Day. Let's make this a day the establishment remembers for a long time.

 

Rick Buchanan

VTPP Events Chairman

 

 

 

I truly hope you all enjoyed a meaningful and fulfilling Thanksgiving! Now as we look forward to the blessed Christmas Season, I ask that you receive this invitation with the warmest regards from me to you, as this celebration is for the dedicated conservative activist working to restore our beloved nation. So if you are a leader or representative of such a group or organization, please pass this on to your membership and conservative friends. This is in appreciation for them. Thank you …

Mike Prunty

 

You Are Cordially Invited to the American Freedom Project's 2011

Fifth Anniversary Yorktown Colonial Christmas Party"

Hosted by Founder and President Michael P. Prunty

Along With

This Year's Gracious 'Special Guests:

Free Congress Foundation President: Governor James Gilmore

State Senator Elect Dick Black and Former Candidate Ben Loyola

Virginia Delegates Brenda Pogge, Bob Marshall, and Gordon Helsel

Former State Republican Party Chairman, Lt. Governor John Hager

Virginia Citizen's Defense League President Philip Van Cleave

Virginia Campaign for Liberty Executive Director Donna Holt

York County Supervisor Tom Shepperd

Newport News City Councilwomen Pat Woodbury and Madeline McMillan

York County-Poquoson Sheriff Danny Diggs

Tidewater Libertarian Party Chairman Robert Dean

Concerned Citizens of the Middle Peninsula Spokesperson Tricia Stall

We the People 1st Congressional District Coordinator Lynda Fairman

 

Request the honor and pleasure of your presence to celebrate the joy of the Holiday Season at the Old Port Cove Clubhouse in Yorktown on the evening of Saturday, December 10^th, 2011 at 7:00pm. Admission is free. Voluntary donations welcomed. We ask you to bring a

new un-wrapped toy for the United States Marine Corps

"Toys for Tots"

 

Directions from Points West and South along Interstate 64:

Take I-64 exit 256-B in Newport News onto Victory Blvd. east toward Poquoson. Proceed to the seventh (7^th) traffic light and turn left onto Calthrop Neck Road and go 1/2 mile. Turn right into Old Port Cove. Go to the first street on the right. The clubhouse is the first building on the right.

Directions from Points North above the York River:

Cross the Coleman Bridge across the York River at Gloucester Point southbound on Rt. 17 into York County and continue south to Victory Blvd. (WalMart will be on the right). Turn left and go to the 3^rd light at Calthrop Neck Road. Then follow directions as above.

 

God Bless you all and I hope to see you soon!--

InVictory

Mary Leedom

News from York County

 

Market Days to conclude season with Holiday Market on Dec. 10

 

November 28, 2011

 

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Yorktown Market Dayswill conclude its fifth season at Riverwalk Landing on Saturday, Dec. 10, with the Holiday Market scheduled to run from 8 a.m. until noon. 

 

Located on the banks of the York River between Buckner and Ballard Streets, the Holiday Market will feature an assortment of items for your shopping pleasure: local produce, fresh meat and seafood, fine sweets and baked goods including an assortment of cakes, breads, brownies, and cookies; homemade relish, specialty cut flowers, holiday wreaths and garland; pines, flowering bulbs, dried flowers and arrangements; handmade soaps, candles, and lotions; homemade peanut brittle, seasonal music, and quality art. Approximately 40 market vendors are scheduled for the holiday market.

 

Entertainment scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 10, will be a combination of seasonal Christmas music tunes and favorites.

 

The market also will feature over a dozen local artists who make jewelry, dog coats and beds, photography, stained glass, fabric art, acrylic paintings and collages, and wooden toys. For additional artist information, please email Susan Powell at susan.p17@gmail.com.

 

Free parkingis available in several public parking areas throughout Historic Yorktown including the Riverwalk Landing parking terrace, York Hall, the County Administration Center and the York-Poquoson Courthouse Complex. 

 

Limited space is still available if you would like to become a Yorktown Market Days vendor. Vendor information is available at www.yorktownmarketdays.com or contact Don Willis, Market Manager at 877-2933 or villageevents@cox.net for more information. 

No rain dates are scheduled for the Market Days. In the event of adverse weather conditions, please call the event weather hotline at 890-3520 for the most current information. For directions to Yorktown and a more detailed schedule of events, call 890-3500 or visit www.visityorktown.org.

 

Yorktown Market Days is presented by the Riverwalk Landing Business Association and York County. Special thanks to the market founding sponsor 1^st Advantage Federal Credit Union and additional market sponsors Saude Creek Vineyards and Farm Bureau Insurance for their continued support. The market is slated to return for the next season in May 2012. Please refer to www.yorktownmarketdays.com for a schedule.

 

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Toyland Parade to be held after Holiday Market on Dec. 10

 

November 28, 2011

 

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York County and the Riverwalk Landing Business Association will present a day of fun activities and holiday cheer during the fourth annual "Toyland Parade," scheduled to take place on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 1-3 p.m. at Riverwalk Landing in Historic Yorktown.

 

The highlight of the event will feature a holiday parade throughout Riverwalk Landing at 1:30 p.m., led by Santa and Mrs. Claus and The Fifes and Drums of York Town. 

 

Children of all ages, adults and families are encouraged to take part in this festive holiday march. Participants are encouraged to decorate a stroller or wagon, dress in holiday-themed apparel, and put your seasonal spirit on display for everyone to see. Dogs that are dressed in holiday attire are welcome in the parade as well. The parade will form and begin on the grass area in front of the Riverwalk Landing fountain, just in front of the Stars and Stripes Forever shop.

 

Kids and families can enjoy the following activities throughout the day:

Starting at 1 p.m:

·         Warm cider and hot chocolate

·         Listen to festive Holiday music

·         Children's games – "Tip the Frosty" and "Ring the Candy Cane"

·         Children's Holiday Arts and Crafts booth  

·         Visit with Mrs. Claus and Santa's Helpers 

 

1:30 p.m: Toyland Parade throughout Riverwalk Landing

Immediately Following the Parade (Approximately 2 p.m.):

·         Children's games continue

·         Children's Holiday Arts and Crafts booth continue

·         Warm cider and hot chocolate

·         Mrs. Claus Storytelling Show (every 15-20 minutes)

·         Visit Santa Claus

·         Ride the "Riverwalk Landing Polar Express" Train

·         Mingle with Santa Claus and Santa's Helpers

 

For more information on this event please call York County Parks and Recreation at (757) 890-3500 or visit www.visityorktown.org. In the event of inclement weather please call the event weather hotline at (757) 890-3520. Jointly sponsored by York County and the Riverwalk Landing Business Association.

 

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A SPECIAL INVITATION: FIFTH ANNUAL YORKTOWN COLONIAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

  I truly hope you all enjoyed a meaningful and fulfilling Thanksgiving! Now as we look forward to the blessed Christmas Season, I ask that you receive this invitation with the warmest regards from me to you, as this celebration is for the dedicated conservative activist working to restore our beloved nation. So if you are a leader or representative of such a group or organization, please pass this on to your membership and conservative friends. This is in appreciation for them. Thank you …

Mike Prunty

 

You Are Cordially Invited to the American Freedom Project’s 2011

Fifth Anniversary Yorktown Colonial Christmas Party”

Hosted by Founder and President Michael P. Prunty

Along With

This Year’s Gracious ‘Special Guests:

Free Congress Foundation President: Governor James Gilmore

State Senator Elect Dick Black and Former Candidate Ben Loyola

Virginia Delegates Brenda Pogge, Bob Marshall, and Gordon Helsel

Former State Republican Party Chairman, Lt. Governor John Hager

Virginia Citizen’s Defense League President Philip Van Cleave

Virginia Campaign for Liberty Executive Director Donna Holt

York County Supervisor Tom Shepperd

Newport News City Councilwomen Pat Woodbury and Madeline McMillan

York County-Poquoson Sheriff Danny Diggs

Tidewater Libertarian Party Chairman Robert Dean

Concerned Citizens of the Middle Peninsula Spokesperson Tricia Stall

We the People 1st Congressional District Coordinator Lynda Fairman

 

Request the honor and pleasure of your presence to celebrate the joy of the Holiday Season at the Old Port Cove Clubhouse in Yorktown on the evening of Saturday, December 10^th, 2011 at 7:00pm. Admission is free. Voluntary donations welcomed. We ask you to bring a

new un-wrapped toy for the United States Marine Corps

“Toys for Tots”

 

Directions from Points West and South along Interstate 64:

Take I-64 exit 256-B in Newport News onto Victory Blvd. east toward Poquoson. Proceed to the seventh (7^th) traffic light and turn left onto Calthrop Neck Road and go 1/2 mile. Turn right into Old Port Cove. Go to the first street on the right. The clubhouse is the first building on the right.

Directions from Points North above the York River:

Cross the Coleman Bridge across the York River at Gloucester Point southbound on Rt. 17 into York County and continue south to Victory Blvd. (WalMart will be on the right). Turn left and go to the 3^rd light at Calthrop Neck Road. Then follow directions as above.

 

A SPECIAL INVITATION: FIFTH ANNUAL YORKTOWN COLONIAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

You Are Cordially Invited to the American Freedom Project’s 2011

Fifth Anniversary Yorktown Colonial Christmas Party”

Hosted by Founder and President Michael P. Prunty

Along With

This Year’s Gracious ‘Special Guests:

Free Congress Foundation President: Governor James Gilmore

State Senator Elect Dick Black and Former Candidate Ben Loyola

Virginia Delegates Brenda Pogge, Bob Marshall, and Gordon Helsel

Former State Republican Party Chairman, Lt. Governor John Hager

Virginia Citizen’s Defense League President Philip Van Cleave

Virginia Campaign for Liberty Executive Director Donna Holt

York County Supervisor Tom Shepperd

Newport News City Councilwomen Pat Woodbury and Madeline McMillan

York County-Poquoson Sheriff Danny Diggs

Tidewater Libertarian Party Chairman Robert Dean

Concerned Citizens of the Middle Peninsula Spokesperson Tricia Stall

We the People 1st Congressional District Coordinator Lynda Fairman

 

Request the honor and pleasure of your presence to celebrate the joy of the Holiday Season at the Old Port Cove Clubhouse in Yorktown on the evening of Saturday, December 10^th, 2011 at 7:00pm. Admission is free. Voluntary donations welcomed. We ask you to bring a

new un-wrapped toy for the United States Marine Corps

“Toys for Tots”

 

Directions from Points West and South along Interstate 64:

Take I-64 exit 256-B in Newport News onto Victory Blvd. east toward Poquoson. Proceed to the seventh (7^th) traffic light and turn left onto Calthrop Neck Road and go 1/2 mile. Turn right into Old Port Cove. Go to the first street on the right. The clubhouse is the first building on the right.

Directions from Points North above the York River:

Cross the Coleman Bridge across the York River at Gloucester Point southbound on Rt. 17 into York County and continue south to Victory Blvd. (WalMart will be on the right). Turn left and go to the 3^rd light at Calthrop Neck Road. Then follow directions as above.

 

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