Monthly Archives: May 2010

ABCs of York County: V winner, and vote for the best W

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Joan

So the winner for the best V of York County is… The Valencia Ballroom! This famous downtown sight was suggested by Dianne. It’s known as a great example of the Art Deco architectural style. And of course, it’s been home … Continue reading →

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Reader photo: Miller’s house at Wallace-Cross Mill

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Joan

Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: The “Miller’s House” at Wallace-Cross Mill in East Hopewell Township Submitted by: Dianne Bowders of York Township Something unusual: You can see Dianne’s photo of Cross Mill itself at … Continue reading →

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Names of York: Jacob Devers

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Joan

More in the ongoing series on the Names of York. Places: Jacob L. Devers Elementary School in York Who was it named after? Gen. Jacob Loucks Devers, the highest-ranking military officer in a long list of York County military achievers. … Continue reading →

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The Appalachian Trail – an area wonder

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Joan

Anyone who’s read this blog for a while knows how much our family likes to hike. I guess it’s no surprise that both Hubby and I are pretty into the Appalachian Trail, then. Our goal – albeit a bit vague … Continue reading →

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A blast from the past: York Ice Machinery Corp.

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Joan

Eleven days before the Pearl Harbor bombing, a man named Glenn R. Gruver was calculating the area and volume of various items, possibly as a homework assignment. Interestingly for readers of this blog, he was doing so on a piece … Continue reading →

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We do love our carbs

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Joan

We know waffles are big in this area. In fact, commenter Joe let me know about something cool. He writes: “I recently saw that Dunkin Donuts has a waffle (instead of bun, bagel biscuit) breakfast sandwich! Waffles are great.” Well, … Continue reading →

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A fun look at someone even thriftier than me

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Joan

Remember my post about tightwad treasures, like the ubiquitous York County tinfoil ball? Well, my friend Tracey had SUCH a true York County response that I had to share it. Now, I want to make it clear here, that I … Continue reading →

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ABCs of York County: U winner, and vote for the best V

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Pat Abdalla

Note from Joan: I’m off celebrating my fifth anniversary today, so my friend Pat from The Southpaw is doing an extra-special guest-hosting of the ABCs winners! So the winner for the best U of York County is… Utz Potato Chips! … Continue reading →

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Reader photo: York College rock

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Joan

Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: The “rock” at York College of Pennsylvania Submitted by: Dianne Bowders of York Township Something unusual: Dianne writes: “Graduation Day is the only day of the year the rock … Continue reading →

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Names of York: William and Hannah Penn

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Joan

More in the ongoing series on the Names of York. Places: William Penn High School and Hannah Penn Middle School in York, Pennsylvania Who were they named after? William Penn and his second wife, Hannah. Fun fact: You probably all … Continue reading →

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