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Friday, February 20, 2015
Volume 11 • Issue No. 8
Miracles Campaign Benefits from WinterFest and Blizzard Bash YORK Switzerland has St. Moritz, Colorado -your pick of Vail or Aspen, and Wyoming’s Jackson Hole can’t be beat. But for wintry fun in Southern Maine, those ‘in the know’ head straight toFoster’s Clambake! On Saturday, February 7 they did just that! York Hospital hosted WinterFest and Blizzard Bash, two community fundraisers supporting the Miracles Campaign to help fund the Obstetrics and Pediatrics renovation - the destination for a wintry blast of snowy smiles. WinterFest entertained families from noon until 3 p.m. Just over 1,000 guests enjoyed festivities both inside and out,
Left to right: Guests at the The Miracles Campaign at Blizzard Bash; Alex the Court Jester gets some help on stage; and the Face Painting Table at WinterFest.
sledding on snow banks generously provided by mother nature, followed by inside activities that included photos and autographs with “Frozen� Princesses Anna and Elsa and Snowman Olaf, in-
tricate face painting, photo booth fun, a live performance by Alex the Court Jester and complimentary hot cocoa bar, ice cream from Stella’s Sweet CafÊ, along with mac n’ cheese, chowder and
It’s Snow Joke – Safety Comes First! YORK COUNTY – No need to remind everyone what a brutal month this has been. Excessive snowfall and frosty temperatures have stretched our resources, our energy and our patience to the limits. With all the wintry conditions Mother Nature has dumped
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on us, it is important to make safety a priority as we deal with the challenges of adverse weather conditions. Some suggestions follow that may help in keeping you and your family safe: Pet Care Cold weather and snow may make both pets and people less likely to venture outdoors. Dogs that use the yard to relieve themselves often cannot avoid the ice and snow. These condi-
tions can put pets at risk. As with humans, animals are susceptible to hypothermia and frostbite. When the weather is cold, pets should not remain outdoors without shelter for extended periods of time. The Humane Society of the United States advises that exposed skin on noses, ears and paw pads can quickly freeze and suffer permanent damage. Dogs and cats are safer and warmer indoors. Salt and other chemicals used to melt snow and ice
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all guests born at the Hospital to write in their own birthdate, which was quite full by the end of the event!
can irritate pet paws. When the animal then licks irritated paws, the chemicals can be transferred to the tongue and mouth. Rinse paws after dogs come in from walks, or use protective booties to keep feet covered. Limit the amount of products you use to melt snow, opting for sand or cat litter for traction. Provide more water during the winter when the effort it takes for pets to keep their bodies warm can quickly deplete their energy stores. Pets may be attracted to automotive antifreeze due to its sweet smell and taste. But antifreeze can be
toxic. Coolants and antifreeze made with propylene glycol are less toxic to pets, wildlife and even human beings.
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Snow Removal Fresh powder makes for ideal skiing conditions as well as opportunities for snowshoeing and snowboarding. Fresh snow also means having to clean up driveways and sidewalks. Snow shoveling is something many people do not enjoy, and it can potentially be dangerous if not done properly. The possibility See SNOW page 13...
Mathew Lanigan Bridge May Be Complete by 2017 KENNEBUNKPORT – The second meeting of the Mathew J. Lanigan Bridge Advisory Committee was recently held , during which project managers said they were cautiously optimistic that the project would not be a lengthy one. More than two dozen community members filled the Village Fire Station meeting room to hear the latest report from the engineers at Stantec and the Maine Department of Transportation. Tim Merritt, project manager for Stantec, said that while the site presents several challenges, the good news is that engineers are 85-90 percent
certain that the abutments currently supporting the bridge are sound and can be used to support the new bridge. Referring to the "good, oldfashioned Yankee ingenuity" that engineers found in the area, including in the construction of several buildings on pilings, Merritt said the Kennebunkport side of the abutments dates back to 1870, but looks to require only minor masonry work. That's significant, Merritt said, because if the abutments can be used - and a decision is expected within weeks on the issue, though he admitted trouble could potentially turn up
during the construction phase - then it significantly cuts down on the construction time on the bridge. Merritt on Wednesday night said engineers are currently looking at completing the project within one season, likely
from January to May 2017, with only a 30- to 45-day full bridge closure needed. While engineers did discuss and price out a temporary See BRIDGE page 4...
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hot dogs for those hearty winter appetites. Raffles, including bicycles, sports paraphernalia and movie fun were also a big hit. A York Hospital bulletin board timeline was also available for
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