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Friday, October 16, 2020
Volume 16 • Issue No. 42
Club Gains Permanent Home, Conserves 175 Acres Along River YORK In a historic moment for the Town of York, the York Country Club has sold its 186acre property and all of its holdings to the York Golf and Tennis Club, giving this community organization a permanent home. As an essential part of this transaction, the Country Club shareholders chose — and the York Golf and Tennis Club readily agreed — to permanently conserve 174 acres of the newly acquired land to ensure that it remains undeveloped and accessible to the community for golf, tennis, and other recreational activities like sledding. Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a statewide land conservation organization, will hold a conservation easement on this land. The property’s large size and extensive frontage along the York River, which spans more than a mile, make it one of the most significant conservation projects in York’s history. “It’s a fantastic accomplishment for all parties and it supports a future for many people to enjoy,” says Doug Hawkins, former President of the Board
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of the York Golf and Tennis Club who notes that the transaction was made possible, in part, thanks to the number of York Country Club shareholders who traded in their shares for no compensation. This significantly reduced the cost of the transaction. “The end results were remarkable for all parties involved in this historic easement and acquisition,” Hawkins says.
York Country Club opened in 1900 and the two organizations began coordinating their efforts in 1943 when the Golf and Tennis Club formed. In 1971, the Golf and Tennis Club signed a long-term lease with the Country Club that would have expired in 2041. Over the past 120 years, the property has served as a recreational hub for See CLUB page 11...
Follow the Folklore Trail! ELIOT Sandy Hill Farm’s Folklore Fall Trail is still up and running until November 8, every Wednesday-Sunday starting at 6 p.m. rain or shine. This one-way trail through 14 acres of hardwood forest has been transformed into a whole new magical world only visible at night – Día De Los Muertos from Mexico, fairies from Northern Europe, sirens from Greece, tikis from Polynesia! Bring your camera to catch the glowing landscapes, light tunnels, fairy villages, and 60foot interactive stage designed for photo opportunities. Movie-quality art direction and interactive elements were provided by Hollywood film professional, Brittany Flickinger. The outside activity allows for plenty of space for social distancing, however some areas like the interactive stage may require a mask – so please do bring yours. Also, please leave dogs at home (except service dogs) since children and unfamiliar surroundings may not be com-
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Festive Fun in Ogunquit! OGUNQUIT “Rocky Horror” Rock Painting Hosted by Ogunquit Parks & Recreation, a “Rocky Horror” Halloween Rock Painting event will take place on Saturday, October 17 at Perkins Cove, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. This is a fun, free activity for kids of all ages. Pick up your rock in Rotary Park, Perkins Cove, and walk across the oldest operating pedestrian bridge to the lawn overlooking Perkins Cove. Tables will be set up on the lawn and all paint and brushes will be supplied. For more information. go to www.facebook.com/ogunquitparksandrec/. Sand Drawing with Sabastian Also hosted by Ogunquit Parks & Recreation, Sebastian Privitera will show how to make beautiful large-scale rake drawings in the sand at Maine Beach in Ogunquit on Saturday, October 24, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Each class is 30 minutes long, and rakes will be provided. This event is free, but classes are limited to five people per half hour. For more information and available times, email ogtsandcastle@gmail.com. DogtoberFest Costume Parade Dogs and dog owners with Halloween spirit are encouraged to come to the entrance of Ogunquit Main Beach on Sat-
patible. The 45-minute loop was created to be fun and light-hearted, not scary, and can be repeated as many times as visitors wish. General admission is $8 with children 3 and under free with a paid adult. Tickets will be sold online only at www. sandyhillmaine.com or www. eventbrite.com. Sandy Hill Farm is located at 34 Sandy Hill Lane, Eliot, with a self-serve farmstand open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Currently owned by Bill Widi, Sandy Hill Farm was part of the historical Shapleigh estate which was founded by Alexander Shapleigh in 1635. For updates, find them on www.facebook.com.
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urday, October 24 at noon for a costume parade and beach walk (rain date: October 25 at noon). Costumed dogs will be registered and photographed at the start of the walk and photos will be posted on the Ogunquit Dog Park Facebook Page. Ranked choice voting on the photos will be open for five days. Winners will be announced on October 29 and prizes sent out!
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YORK Don’t forget to get lost in Zach’s Corn Maze, voted among “The 7 Best Corn Mazes in Maine!” by Best Things Maine (www.bestthingsme.com). Located at 7 Colby Turner Lane in
York, the maze is open MondayFriday 2-6 p.m. and SaturdaySunday 12-6 p.m. with flashlight tag 7-10 p.m. $5 per person. For more information, visit www. zachsfarm.com or call 207-3370618. Have you seen our
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