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York Sunday News columnist Gordon Freireich has been observing, commenting and remem- bering York for 30 years. “York at Heart’’ continues those observations on life and family in York – then and now.
Monthly Archives: July 2010
The passing of “The Giving Generation”
The region’s philanthropic community suffered two losses in the last few days. W, Dale Brougher, a leading philanthropist, gave to numerous organizations in York County. In addition to the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center and the YMCA of York and York … Continue reading
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Tagged Caroline (Carrie) Steinman Nunan, philanthropists, W. Dale Brougher
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We all wanted our own Trigger
Roy Rogers was a singing cowboy star of many Westerns when I was growing up in York. Each of his movies was eagerly awaited at the Ritz, Rialto, Capitol, or Southern theaters. Who cared if the storyline varied very little … Continue reading
Scavengers and ecology
When I called the company that picks up our trash, I was told we were entitled to place “one bulk item a week” for curbside removal. “I have a mattress, box spring, and bed frame,” I said. “Does that count … Continue reading
Mutter on the Orient Express
Train travel has always held a fascination for me. So, there I was Wednesday evening watching a very interesting program on PBS about travel on the Orient Express, the fabled train that runs between Paris and Istanbul. I most likely … Continue reading
This may sound corny, but….
York Countians are funny about their corn. Not how to eat it, but where to get it. Talk to anyone who was born in York County — or even moved here two years ago — and that person will insist … Continue reading
