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My name is Joan and I'm a lifelong Yorker. Throughout high school and college, I swore I was getting out of here as soon as possible. Now, a few years later, I can't think of anywhere I'd rather be. I love my town. And, as a local editor, I hear every day how much you love your towns, too. So please, connect with me and let's share what makes life in York County great. I'm here to help you enjoy this place as much as I do!
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Monthly Archives: September 2009
This week’s best ways to save money on food
Check out The Savvy Shopper on our food Web site, LetsEatPA.com. Each week, one of our former staffers (who left us to become a teacher!) rounds up the best food deals from the weekly circulars. Her tips hit all the … Continue reading
Posted in Things to do, York County online
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Poll: Stuffing vs. filling
The image above is from the nice folks at McCormick, who share a recipe for what they call Classic Herb Stuffing. But this is York County. Do we trust what the people at the spice company call something? Heck, no! … Continue reading
Posted in Things we eat, Things we say
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Only in York County: Games with … well, poop
Never let it be said that Yorkers are squeamish people. Hey, we eat pig stomach. And we also play games with animal droppings! I’ve heard of plenty of games of “cow patty bingo.” You divide a field into squares; each … Continue reading
Posted in Northeastern, Only in York County, Things to do
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Getting creative around York County
I love art. I get that from my mom, who is good at almost any art that comes her way. I, on the other hand, am normally not good at it, but I do it anyway! So when our pastor’s … Continue reading
Super-great deal!
Many of you know that frugal living is among my passions. Reading newspaper ads and coupon-clipping are like breathing for me. So imagine my delight this week, when one of the most expensive things I buy – disposable razors – … Continue reading
Posted in Dover/West York, Joan's randomness
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Free yard sale was a success!
The highlight of my Saturday was a trip to the Totally Free Yard Sale held on the grounds of the Mount Royal Auction in Dover Township. If you hadn’t already heard about the event, the name really was self-expanatory – … Continue reading
Posted in Dover/West York
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A good way to do a good deed
Faithful readers of this blog know that I split my grocery shopping between Weis, Giant and Walmart depending on what’s on sale. (In fact, I’m pretty fanatical about it.) One thing I noticed while at Weis recently is worth mentioning: … Continue reading
Posted in Around town, Dover/West York, Things we eat
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Night at the fair
Hubby took me for a “fair date” tonight. Best date ever!! He won me a Kit-Kat and Starburst playing the candy spinner game, and then… I introduced him to the infamous Boxall’s I Got It… and I won! I chose … Continue reading
Sad news for corn-lovers
In this photo from July 2005, Swamp Fox farm owner Steve Klesse throws a few ears of sweet corn into a bin while picking some of his early season corn. Many of you, like my faithful reader and tipster Jo, … Continue reading
Posted in Things we eat
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Your help requested!
This one comes from loyal reader Jo, a devoted member of the Greater Dover Historical Society. What is this item? It was found in a barn in the Dover area and donated to the society. It’s fairly small, but very … Continue reading
Posted in Dover/West York, It used to be...
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