Monthly Archives: June 2010

Your thoughts on coleslaw?

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Joan

Remember how Dianne promised us her buttermilk slaw recipe awhile back, while we were talking about barbecue? Well, she sent it to me almost right away, but I’ve been slow to post it – that’s my fault! The good news … Continue reading →

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Everybody goes to Gino’s, because Gino’s is the place to go!

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Joan

Lots and lots of thoughts have come up about former restaurant Gino’s, and I wanted to bring this up for further discussion, though admittedly it was before my time! (Background: Read more about Gino’s over on York Town Square. And … Continue reading →

Posted in It used to be..., Local memories | 7 Comments

ABCs of York County: Y winner, and vote for the best Z

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Joan

So the winner for the best Y of York County is… York Barbell and the “York Barbell Man! This was suggested by many people… Mark, Mike and Dianne among them; Linda H. was specifically interested in the Barbell Man, who … Continue reading →

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Reader photo: Henry Clark farm

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Joan

Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: The Henry Clark farm in Warrington Township By: Dianne Bowders of York Township Something unusual: Dianne writes: “Henry Clark (1713-1797) and wife Elizabeth Underhill Clark, of Chester County, arrived … Continue reading →

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Names of York: Loretta Claiborne

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Joan

More in the ongoing series on the Names of York. Place: Loretta Claiborne Building, South George Street in York Who was it named after? Claiborne, who was born mentally retarded and legally blind and who went on to become a … Continue reading →

Posted in Names of York, York City/Suburban | 1 Comment

Wow, lots of thoughts about the North Mall

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Joan

I mentioned yesterday that the “what seafood restaurant was where” discussion was a big one. But a simple question – Do you remember the North Mall? – drew a whole ton of responses, too! Over on The Exchange, poster Strahan … Continue reading →

Posted in Central/Eastern, Local memories | 5 Comments

The Cape Horn mystery, and other road questions

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Joan

Way back in March, I asked if anyone knew how the Cape Horn area got its name. New commenter Dennis Keener made me feel like I’m not alone! He writes: “You asked a question that has gone unanswered to me … Continue reading →

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Restaurant recommendation from a reader

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Joan

Remember when I wrote about Hubby’s experience with the Famous Hot Weiner in Hanover? Well, not that long ago, I heard from someone who used to work with Chris in here at the paper, as a golf correspondent. This gentleman, … Continue reading →

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Sorting out the seafood on Route 30

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Joan

Man, if every blog entry I wrote was as successful at stirring debate as the which-seafood-restaurant-was-where post back in March… I’d be a full-time blogger! This went on to become the subject of my Easter dinner conversation, a huge draw … Continue reading →

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ABCs of York County: X winner, and vote for the best Y

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Joan

So the winner for the best X of York County is… 105.7 the X, a Citadel radio station based in Harrisburg. We’ll give them credit for York County, though, because we really don’t have a lot of Xs! Update from … Continue reading →

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