SCHEDULE
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Exercise Your Right
to Vote ***
IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy
Materials
THE
YORK WATER COMPANY
THE
YORK WATER COMPANY
130
E. MARKET STREET
P.O.
BOX 15089
YORK,
PA 17405
Meeting
Information
| Meeting Type: | Annual | |
| For Holders as of: | February 26, 2010 | |
| Date: May 3, 2010 | Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT | |
| Location: | Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center | |
| 50 North George Street | ||
| York, Pennsylvania 17401 | ||
| Free parking will be available at the | ||
| York City parking garages. | ||
You are
receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above
company.
This is
not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these
shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more
complete proxy materials that are available to you on the
Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily
request a paper copy (see reverse side).
We
encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in
the proxy materials before voting.
| See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. |
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Before You Vote -
How to
Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy
Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
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NOTICE
AND PROXY STATEMENT
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ANNUAL
REPORT
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SHAREHOLDER
LETTER
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How
to View Online:
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Have
the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and
visit: www.proxyvote.com.
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How
to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
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If
you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must
request one. There is NO charge for requesting a
copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your
request:
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1-800-579-1639
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sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
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Requests,
instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be
forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request
as instructed above on or before April 19, 2010 to facilitate timely
delivery.
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How To Vote
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Please
Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote In
Person: To vote the shares in person at the meeting, you
will be required to present photo ID.
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Vote By
Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have
the 12-Digit Control Number available and follow the
instructions.
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Vote By
Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of
the materials, which will include a proxy card.
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Voting
items
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Directors
recommend a vote “FOR”
Items 1, 2 and
3.
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1.
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ELECTION
OF DIRECTORS:
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Nominees:
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1)
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William
T. Morris
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2)
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Jeffrey
S. Osman
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3)
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Cynthia
A. Dotzel, CPA
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2.
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ELIMINATE
CUMULATIVE VOTING
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To
approve an amendment of our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation
to eliminate cumulative voting.
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3.
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APPOINT
PARENTEBEARD LLC AS AUDITORS
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To
ratify the appointment of ParenteBeard LLC as auditors.
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4.
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DISCRETIONARY
AUTHORITY
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To
transact such other business as may properly come before the Meeting and
any adjournment thereof according to the proxies’ discretion and in their
discretion.
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Lunch
will be available at 12:00 p.m. EDT.
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RSVP
for lunch by April 23, 2010 to (717)718-2942.
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Directions
to the meeting are available at www.yorkwater.com/annual or by calling
(717)718-2942.
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