12 Days of Blogs: Answers

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So, peeps, we’ve finished the 12 Days of Blogs tour. Here are the answers you’ve been waiting for. Thanks to everyone who took the time to visit the various blogs. I hope to see you around these parts often.
Day 1
Because I’m the Mommy
Question: When was Amy Gulli’s son born and what is his name?
Answer: Noah, Christmas Day 2007
Day 2
Belief and Beyond
Question: What’s the name of the Pennsylvania farm that delivered the official White House Christmas tree to the Obamas?
Answer: Crystal Spring Tree Farm in Lehighton, Carbon County
Day 3
York Lite
Question: A local snack maker joined a national effort to reduce this ingredient in its products. What is the ingredient, and what is the company’s name?
Answer: Salt, Snyder’s of Hanover
Day 4
The Varsity Beat
Question: Who was caught in the middle of the Red Lion-Dallastown rivalry, and what is his connection to both teams?
Answer: Don Dyke. He coached the Lions from 1969-80. His grandson plays football for Dallastown.
Day 5
FlipSide
Question: What did Halestorm (the rock group formerly from Red Lion) name its new music video?
Answer: “Dirty Work”
Day 6
Cram Session
Question: What trend did York County schools try to crack down on at homecoming?
Answer: Schools in York County and elsewhere tried to discourage “dirty dancing” at homecoming dances.
Day 7
York Common Cents
Question: Business reporter Bill Landauer recently took a tour of a local factory that makes obscure, yet frequently used, items. What was the factory and what are the items?
Answer:The company is Glatfelter; the products are crayon wrappers, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup wrappers and wax paper for car registration renewal decals.
Day 8
Only in York County
Question: What was the winner for the best “D” of York County in the ABCs of York County series?
Answer: Dippy eggs, a “Yorkism” name for eggs over easy – eggs with dip!
Day 9
Off the Beaten Craft
Question: Banana Republic and the Wall Street Journal said that these accessories will be all-the-rage this winter. Prices for these store-bought accessories ranged from $30 to $395, but you can actually make them yourself for less than $20. What is the accessory?
Answer: Fingerless gloves
Day 10
Books Buzz
Question: A tenement on New York’s Lower East side is the setting for this book by Jane Ziegelman. What is the title?
Answer: “97 Orchard”

Day 11
York City Limits
Question: What videogame did York Mayor Kim Bracey play during a news conference this year?
Answer: “Space Invaders”
Day 12
Made-up
Question: What local soap company was featured on the Made-up blog?
Answer: Sunrise Soap Company

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