Returning to a long-time tradition of having the change-over event (changing of the guard for the Rotary Club of Sanford-Springvale) at the camp belonging to Tom and Judy Jagger on the eastern shore of Mousam Lake, club members and guests gathered for an informal "cook-out", with everyone bringing a side dish of one type or another.  Looking off to the west, with the American flag waving proudly, was the perfect setting for this event, especially to begin the INDEPENDENCE DAY Celebrations over t...

On Thursday, June 23rd, members of the Rotary Club of Sanford-Springvale volunteered to serve fans and supporters of the Sanford Mainers, as they faced the North Shore Navigators at Goodall Park.  There was barely any parking space available in the lot and along neaerby streets.  "Sanford Mainers - southern Maine's Premier baseball experience, provide family-friendly fun for the entire community" according to their brochure.

Local Rotarians and "friends of Rotary" are, from Left to right: Jessic...

Elias Thomas, Broker-Owner of EXIT Key Real Estate in Shapleigh, Maine, was recently a guest of a podcast - REAL LEADERSHIP - ideas for the real estate professional.

The podcast was hosted by Bob McKinnon - one of the original team which developed the first region of CENTURY 21 in Southern California.  Bob now serves as director of Leadership for EXIT Realty Corp. International.  

It was a privilege and honor to spend time with one of the legends in the Real Estaate industry.

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On June 9th, members of the Rotary Club of Sanford-Springvale welcomed Mary Gannaway, of Sanford, when she provided them with a full accounting of a project near and dear to her heart.  Mary, a former music teacher in the Sanford School system, met a gentleman from the community, who had fallen on hard times and asked for her help.  His name is Felix and he lives not too far from downtown Sanford.

Felix told Mary of how his house needed a new roof, some trimming of shrubs and a good paint job. ...

EXIT Key Real Estate has joined other local real estate offices in the effort to collect disposable diapers for all those in need from infants to adults.  

This campaign was initiated by the Maine Association of Realtors, and is being supported by local boards and councils, including the York County Council of Realtors.  It is hoped that through the efforts of local realtors, and affiliate members of the various boards and councils, the shortage of disposable diapers will be somewhat eased throu...

In the Springtime, with the disappearance of the dirty snow, the April rains, the blooms of daffodils, tulips, azaleas, rhododendrons, also comes Senior Proms, graduations and yes, of course, Memorial Day Parades.

Around the York County Lakes Region, there are several other traditions which have continued for forty or fifty years.  

The first is the planting of the window boxes at our real estate office - always with red geraniums and various types of greenery. This year, we chose to use Sweet P...

On Monday, May 16, eight local high school students were awarded a total of $16,000 in scholarship aide by the members of the Rotary Club of Sanford-Springvale. 

The breakfast event was held at the Sanford Country Club and was attended by Club members, scholars from both Massabesic High School and Sanford High School, as well as the families of the students, James Frizlewicz - principal of Massabesic High School, Matt Nelson - Superintendent of Sanford Schools, and Stephen Marquis - Assistant Su...