We all hear way too much about all of the things that are “wrong” or upsetting to people. We’re living in an interesting time where emotions are high, accusations are strong, and dissatisfaction seems abundant. I hope the following few paragraphs can change some of that for a minute or two for some of you that read this.
I appreciate STEVE MOSELEY. He likes to play the part of the grumpy ol’ guy but let me tell you something, he’s pretty awesome and has a giving heart the size of Texas. I’ve been lucky to get to know him the past eight years and I get to see how much he enjoys his job and the pride that he pours it into each day. However, what I love the most about him is how he lights up around kids. He is a tremendous TeamMate mentor. You know from reading his column how much he loves his grandkids. He’s a great person and we’re lucky to have him in York!
I appreciate YORK GENERAL HOSPITAL and MEDICAL CLINIC. We are so fortunate to have outstanding facilities and health care providers in town. This is a huge selling point for our entire community and surrounding areas.
I appreciate YORK COLLEGE and what they mean to our community in terms of being good for our local economy and the partnerships of higher education opportunities that can be beneficial for all of us.
I appreciate our POLICE, SHERIFFS, EMT’s, FIRST RESPONDERS, and FIRE DEPARTMENT personnel. These brave men and women help make York a safe place to live. They perform tasks that many of us can’t fathom and they deserve our appreciation.
I appreciate the YORK NEWS-TIMES and KTMX/KOOL RADIO. We are so lucky to have outstanding media coverage in our town. They do a tremendous job of covering school activities and supporting many important initiatives in/around York.
I appreciate the YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and YORK COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. They are working hard daily to promote the City of York as well as all of York County. They come up with new and exciting ways to celebrate the great things we have and also push to bring new offerings to us.
I appreciate all of the SERVICES and BUSINESSES we are so blessed to have here in York. I’ve lived in smaller towns that didn’t have wonderful grocery stores, a movie theater, chiropractors, gift shops, florists, multiple banks, dentists, auto body shops, electricians, carpenters, furniture stores, pharmacies, financial planners, clothing stores, veterinarians, restaurants, farm supply stores, bowling alleys, etc. Manufacturing is a huge part of our community and it’s awesome we have places like Cyclonaire, Kroy, Agri-Products, UTC Aerospace Systems, York Cold Storage, Champion Homes, and lots of others too. We have a lot to be proud of and support right here in York!
I appreciate NPPD. They have been a tremendous partner for York Public Schools and helped us with many energy efficient initiatives. It’s great for a community of our size to have such an important organization within our boundaries.
I appreciate the importance of AGRONOMY in/around York. To have companies so close by like Pioneer, Monsanto, Mycogen, Syngenta, and others is fantastic. These are globally recognized leaders right here in our midst.
I appreciate YORK ADOPT-A-PET. This a truly special place with lots of dedicated volunteers like Gail Nordlund. We adopted Lilly, our amazing cocker spaniel, from there in May 2010 and our lives have been enriched because of it. What a neat place!
I appreciate the PEOPLE of YORK. Their support of young people makes this an amazing place to live, work, and raise a family. It blows me away each April when our soon-to-be graduating class begins to earn scholarship money that typically approaches $3 million in total, that $350,000 or more of that comes from local donors, foundations, and organizations. That is unreal!
Don’t be afraid to show your YORK PRIDE. This is a special place. Take it from an outsider like me that grew up in Florida, worked for two school districts in Kansas, and now works for his third school district in Nebraska. York is a place to appreciate and admire.
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