Monthly Archives: October 2009

Happy Halloween: A reader shares her booing

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Joan

Remember how I was trying to get all of York County – and beyond – involved in neighborhood booings? Well, that blog post ran in this week’s Living section, and once it did, I got a letter from Julie Brown … Continue reading →

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Yorkers elsewhere in the news: Go Phillies edition

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Joan

I’m still celebrating the Game 1 Phillies victory in the World Series. I hope that, by the time you’re reading this on Friday morning, I’ll be celebrating another! So, while I’m off partying and cheering, here’s a look at some … Continue reading →

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Worms everywhere!

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Joan

Check out this awesome Wall Street Journal article about composting – including worm composting, with worms provided by a Spring Grove business! Here’s video of the composting process, including the worms at work: What do you think? Are you into … Continue reading →

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Mystery pet redux

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Joan

Remember our mystery pet, Ray? Well, for those of you who guessed – Tracey was right – he was a crayfish! (She said crawdad, but hey, same difference!) Notice I said “was.” Yeah, Ray is no more. He’s a late … Continue reading →

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Goats ARE great – so there!

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Joan

We ran a story last week about a Boston suburb that has a half-dozen goats clearing and maintaining an overgrown public meadow. Now, see, nice people of West Manchester Township? This is why you should let Joan get a goat! … Continue reading →

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Dippy eggs revisited

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Joan

My friend and coworker Sean Adkins is from Long Island. At least that’s his excuse. He didn’t know what dippy eggs were. And it took him some time to understand getting his drink served “awhile.” Clearly, all of my faithful … Continue reading →

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Late to the snack party

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Joan

Daily Record/Sunday News photo by Bil Bowden I was out sick the last couple of days and am coming in late to the Snyder’s/Utz deal hoopla. But of course I can’t let a snack food story go unnoticed on the … Continue reading →

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Poll: How do you feel about the letters S and Z?

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Joan

This one came up at a friendly gathering I was at last week. My best friend and his wonderful new bride have found a Yorkism that separates them, and I thought I’d help settle their disagreement with a lovely poll. … Continue reading →

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YMCA wants to help you get fitter

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Joan

Wow, so many things going on in the coming days! Got a news release that the Bob Hoffman YMCA on Palomino Road in Dover Township is having a free Fall Fitness Festival from Monday to Oct. 30. Among the activities: … Continue reading →

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Hear good music; support my alma mater

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Joan

Katie Messenger, then a senior at Dover Area High School, plays trombone during a 2006 halftime marching show. (Daily Record/Sunday News photo by Kristin Murphy) Not doing anything this Saturday evening? Brave the weather and head out to my alma … Continue reading →

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