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York church plans prayer breakfast Saturday

Emmanuel Church of God in Christ will hold a prayer and fellowship breakfast on Saturday, May 25. The breakfast will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at Old Country Buffet, 905 Loucks Road in York. Full Story

Mental health training at Cross Roads church

A two-day Mental Health First Aid Training workshop will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Cross Roads United Methodist Church, 6881 Church Road, Cross Roads. Full Story

Art contest open to all York County students

The contest is open to York County students in grades K-12. All entries must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 31 at CGA Law Firm with a completed application. To download the application and rules for the contest, please visit cgalaw.com. Full Story

Friendship Elementary holds open house Sunday

The Southern York County School District invites the community to a celebration of its newly renovated facilities at the Friendship Elementary School open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Friendship Elementary is at 3457 Sticks Road, Glen Rock. Full Story

Free York Play Streets event in city Saturday

A York Play Streets event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Salem Square Neighborhood at Salem Square and West Street. Full Story

Shipley, York City receive state grants

Shipley Fuels Marketing LLC and the City of York are recipients of state grants to convert some of their vehicles for natural gas consumption. Full Story

Police: Conewago Twp. fire "suspicious"

Northern York County Regional Police are calling a predawn Thursday fire suspicious. Full Story

Voucher program gives seniors local produce

Qualifying seniors will soon be able to pick up vouchers for locally grown fruits and vegetables. For the 12th year, the York County Area Agency on Aging, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, is offering the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Full Story

WellSpan to focus on 'super users'

WellSpan is trying to improve the patient experience and lower overall cost of care by focusing on its big health-care users. Full Story

West York vet shows off skills at Wounded Warrior Games

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Nathan DeWalt came in seventh in the 10 meter air rifle competition this week at the 2013 Wounded Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo. Full Story

Obituaries for 5/17/13

Obituaries for the people listed here can be found at www.legacy.com/obituaries/york. OBITUARIES ON PAGE D2 James M. Full Story

21 South steps up at YorKitchen

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Howard Cantor is like the ghost of chain-restaurant menus and pre-packaged foods. His culinary talents are there, hidden in the myriad flavors that excite American tongues. Full Story

Black Ministers Association to award eight scholarships

The Black Ministers Association of York County will celebrate the academic achievements of local youth during its scholarship banquet. Full Story

Police: Thefts from cars in Dover, Manchester

Northern York County Regional Police are investigating thefts from vehicles in Dover and Manchester townships. Full Story

Hopewell Township woman found guilty of stealing from elderly friend

A jury on Thursday found a 68-year-old Hopewell Township woman guilty of three third-degree felonies for stealing from an elderly friend who suffered from dementia. Full Story

York's new co-working site unites home-based businesses

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JJ Sheffer has faced a share of distractions while working from her Manchester Township home during the last three years. Full Story

11 candidates vying for four West York seats

A hotly contested borough council race in West York will give residents their choice of 11 candidates in Tuesday's primary. Full Story

Students honored for turning lives around

Danielle Miller repeated the phrase, "I'm a bad person." Then she lifted her arm, symbolizing her efforts to rise to the challenges of life. Full Story

Get a glimpse inside York City homes this Friday

Anyone curious about York City living has an opportunity this week to catch a glimpse from the inside. Full Story

Specialists: Have your hearing checked

When a loved one starts to turn up the volume on the TV, ask others to speak louder or becomes more aloof, it's a difficult situation. Full Story

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	Student concerts at Northern York High School Northern York County School District has announced student concerts in May in Northern High School's auditorium. Full Story Special services at York County churches * Lewisberry United Methodist Church, 309 Market St., Lewisberry, will host its annual outdoor spring vesper service at 6 p. Full Story Guided walk through cemetery dating to 1700s In celebration of its 250th anniversary, the congregation of Quickel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 60 Canal Road Extd. Full Story Spring fling, yard sale at Wrightsville church Grace United Methodist Church, 404 Hellam St., Wrightsville, will host a Spring Fling and Yard Sale, 8 a. Full Story Synchronized swimming clinic at York YWCA The YWCA York will host a free synchronized swimming clinic from 2-5 p.m. Saturday in which girls will be taught all the basic moves of synchronized swimming and put together a fun routine. Full Story Free clothing giveaway at Church of the Open Door Church of the Open Door, 8 Carlisle Court, will host a free clothing give-away, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Full Story Religion calendar for 5/16/13 Please submit news at least two weeks in advance of the event date. The weekly deadline is noon Friday: religion@yorkdispatch. Full Story Seminar on teen sexuality at Hanover church Teen Sex-cess, an interactive seminar dealing with sexuality for teens and their parents, will be held from 11 a. Full Story Auditions for 'Shrek' in Stewartstown The Stewartstown Summer Theatre is holding auditions and tech crew registrations for its annual summer production, "Shrek," a musical to be staged July 31-Aug. Full Story York County Hispanic Coalition scholarships breakfast The York County Hispanic Coalition will hold its annual scholarship awards breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Friday May 17th at Senior Life, 1500 Memory Lane Extended. Full Story Auction at Dover church to fund youth mission A youth missions benefit auction will be held at 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday at Rohlers Assembly of God, 761 Rohlers Church Road, Dover. Full Story Dinner dance at Aldersgate UMC benefits mission trip The public is invited to a dinner dance fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 397 Tyler Run Road, York Township. Full Story People You Know for 5/16/13 Email items for this column to community@yorkdispatch.com. WINTER DEAN'S LIST ---Central Penn College: Dillsburg: Anna Clarke, Beverly Fleming, Tina Lee and Lisa Zucatti. Full Story School Roundup for 5/15/13 Items for this column may be e-mailed to community@yorkdispatch.com. For more information, call 505-5423. Full Story Yard sales at York County churches * St. Paul United Church of Christ, 161 S. Main St., Shrewsbury, will host its annual gigantic two-day, spring, indoor yard sale from 8 a. Full Story York City church marks fourth anniversary True Bread Community Church will observe its fourth anniversary with worship services featuring guest speakers. Full Story Golf tournament benefits Susquehannock scholarships The Susquehannock All Sports Booster Club and Susquehannock Alumni Association are co-sponsoring the seventh annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on Friday at Hickory Heights Golf Course in Spring Grove. Full Story Free movie night at Lewisberry UMC Lewisberry United Methodist Church, 309 Market St., Lewisberry, will host a community movie night at 7 p. Full Story Medicare workshop for new retirees at Penn State Extension Are you recently retired or considering retirement in the near future? If so you should plan to attend the "Medicare Facts for New or Pre-Retirees" seminar, 6 to 8:30 p. Full Story Southern York students display artwork, creations Students throughout the Southern York County School District will display their artistic creations as the district presents its seventh annual Arts and Technology Fair from 5-8 p. Full Story