Wild & Uncommon Weekend will feature Pawpaw Festival
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
It all started with a pawpaw.
The unique fruit, which has a short late-summer season, has been the focus of the York County Pawpaw Festival for more than 20 years. Over the years, the festival has grown into a huge community event, with more than 2,300 visitors attending from up and down the East Coast, said Alexis Campbell, executive director of the Horn Farm Center, where the festival is held.
“Many festivalgoers over the years hail from New England, the
Midwest, Florida, Georgia and even as far as Canada, all drawn to the region by this peculiar fruit,” she shared. “The attention and enthusiasm for pawpaws had grown more than we ever expected it could.”
So the Horn Farm pivoted, and this year’s festival will be part of the Wild & Uncommon Weekend. The signature event of the weekend will be the Pawpaw Festival, which will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Horn Farm Center, 4945 Horn Road, York. Wild & Uncommon Weekend events will be held from Thursday, Sept. 26,
through Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Horn Farm Center and other venues nearby.
“In addition to the pawpaw fruit, the festival features local vendors, plant nurseries, farmers and crafters from around our region,” Campbell said. “While the festival is just a small taste of the local flavor that makes York County so unique, there is so much more to see and do - especially if you’re traveling from out of town. By expanding the event beyond the footprint of the Horn Farm, festivalgoers can enjoy exclusive offerings from local businesses, an abundance of food and local
produce, and family-friendly, outdoor activities, all celebrating the ‘wild and uncommon’ experiences of York County’s Susquehanna Riverlands.”
Highlights of the festival include a pawpaw cooking class on Sept. 26, with Locally Seasoned at Leg Up Farmers Market, 3100 N. George St., York; Sip & Learn: Snorkeling Local Streams with Lancaster Conservancy at Lavender Acres Winery, 4865 Libhart Mill Road, Hellam Township, on Friday, Sept. 27; Weird Fish & Fishing Weirs, a youth program with Susquehanna National Heritage
Merger ushers in new era in NSI’s war against human trafficking
BY JEFF FALK
North Star Initiative (NSI) is doubling down on its mission. The local nonprofit is adding to its resources and increasing its reach in the fight against human trafficking.
Recently, NSI absorbed Freedom and Restoration for Everyone Enslaved (F.R.E.E.), a Berks County-based nonprofit with similar goals, methods and beliefs, into its operations. It’s a move that will allow NSI to impact more survivors and achieve an even greater good.
“I’ve had a desire for collaboration,” said Melinda Clark, NSI’s executive director. “There’s too much work that needs to be done, and you can’t do it alone. We want to bring together skilled and passionate people. There’s so much chance of burnout from doing this restoration work. We are stronger together and more effective.”
“This shows that it’s possible for organizations to collaborate to make a difference in the movement,” added Clark. “This is not necessarily common in the nonprofit world. The movement is changing, and it’s a privilege to be on the front lines.”
After about a year of negotiations and red tape, NSI officially absorbed F.R.E.E. on July 1. In the summer of 2023, officials of F.R.E.E. approached NSI
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Victor’s Italian Restaurant earns award
Victor’s Italian Restaurant, 554 S. Ogontz St., York, was honored for its wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.
Launched in 1981, the Restaurant Awards focus exclusively on restaurant wine service. They are assigned on three levels: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence and the Grand Award, with 2,150; 1,531; and 96 winners this year in each respective category.
Victor’s Italian Restaurant has won the Best of Award of Excellence. Best of Award of Excellence recipients display excellent breadth across multiple winegrowing regions and/or significant vertical depth of top producers,
along with superior presentation.
To learn more, visit www.WineSpectator.com/ Restaurants. Wine Spectator features guides to the winners, interviews with leading wine directors and wine picks and pairing tips from sommeliers at award-winning programs. On the aforementioned website, people can search for Restaurant Award winners by name and location, along with attributes, including proximity, award level, cuisine wine specialties and pricing. Winners are also profiled in the free Restaurant Awards app.
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LancasterHistory posts events
LancasterHistory, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster, has planned upcoming events. To purchase tickets, visit www.lancasterhistory .org or call 717-392-4633.
Vinegar Creek Constituency will be featured during Music on the Lawn on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. The band’s music features elements of bluegrass, early swing, outlaw country, and ragtime.
Tickets may be purchased in advance, or they may be purchased at the door with cash or a credit card. Admission is free for children age 17 and under and LancasterHistory members.
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, foldable chairs, and picnics. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Restrooms are available on-site.
10 a.m. and continuing until the last tour at 3 p.m. Visitors will learn how James Buchanan’s nieces, Annie, Harriet, and Henrietta Buchanan, forged new life paths that ran counter to the traditional expectations for 19th-century women. Re-enactors portraying the sisters will chat about beaus, fashion, and life goals.
Advance reservations are recommended as tours may sell out, and walk-in tickets may not be available. Members will receive complimentary admission, but they must reserve their tickets in advance.
LancasterHistory is open on Mondays through Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours of Wheatland are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Research Center is open on Wednesdays to Saturdays for appointments between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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The Friends of the Tanger Arboretum will host “Wine and Cheese and a Walk in the Trees” on Friday, Sept. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Carriage House patio rain or shine. Attendees may enjoy drinks and light bites while taking a stroll through the Tanger Arboretum. The event will also include a brief presentation about the Tanger Arboretum as well as tours of the arboretum led by members throughout the evening.
The ticket purchasing deadline is Friday, Aug. 30; those calling for tickets should select ext. 133. Ticket purchase includes access to the event, beverages, and appetizers. The event is free for Friends of the Tanger Arboretum members.
Attendees must be 21 or older to consume alcoholic beverages. Non-alcoholic options will be available.
The Buchanan Sisters, a special living history tour of Wheatland, will be available on Saturday, Sept. 7. Tours will be available on the hour beginning at
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Area (SNHA) that will run at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut St., Columbia, on Saturday morning; a Wild & Uncommon After Party: Pawpaw Desserts & Mocktails at Firefly Hollow Wellness Center, 200 Farm Lane, York, on Saturday evening; and a Pawpaw Brunch & Learn at Horn Farm Center on Sept. 29. Ongoing activities throughout the weekend include Biodynamic Exploration Tours at Dark Hollow Biodynamic, 6924 Dark Hollow Road, Wrightsville; River Discovery Boat Tours on the Susquehanna River with SNHA and more.
Along with expanding the festival’s activities, this year’s event also features expanded food focuses, Campbell commented. “We are also eager to introduce other novel food products that can be grown in our bioregion,” she said. “At the Horn Farm, attendees will discover the abundance that our ecosystem can provide, including locally grown persimmons, figs, kiwi berries, elderberry, tree nuts, mushrooms and more.”
Expanding the festival also parallels the farm’s
approach to regenerative land stewardship, she stated, adding, “We are focusing on the whole ecosystem ... celebrating the businesses, products, foods, landscape and experiences that make our community the wonderful place that it is to live, work and play.”
Tickets must be purchased in advance to attend the Pawpaw Festival. Tickets to the festival are
available online only, and tickets will not be available for purchase at the door.
This year, festivalgoers may choose from three ticket options: general admission, with off-site parking and a shuttle and either premium early entry or VIP tickets for parking on-site. Admission is free for children age 12 and under.
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Fig Tree grant winners announced Navy veteran to speak
Fig Industries recently announced the recipients of the 2024 Fig Tree grants. The grants represent more than just financial support; they symbolize the company’s commitment to nurturing Lancaster city’s small businesses and entrepreneurs.
In collaboration with the Lancaster County Community Foundation, Fig Industries established The Fig Tree in 2023. Thanks to additional support from local businesses and individuals, this year’s grant cycle had $35,000 available for distribution. Through a grant to Lancaster City Alliance, local businesses received $5,000 each to support growth and innovative new ideas.
The Fig Tree 2024 grant recipients are EsōArts, INGOMA Films,
Lancaster Gift Box, PAVAA Gallery, Pham Enterprises, Pocket Books Shop and RichStitch Embroidery.
Grant recipients were chosen by an independent advisory committee composed of seven individuals from across the community. Members of the committee reviewed and scored the responses of all applicants based on their ideas.
Local businesses that invested in The Fig Tree for its first year along with Fig Industries are Work Wisdom, Cargas, and Trout CPA. Several local individuals also contributed.
The next Fig Tree grant cycle will open in March 2025. Find more information and support The Fig Tree at www .lancfound.org/fund/ the-fig-tree.
The Military Oral History Club of Lancaster County will host John Wolfe as the speaker on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. at VFW Post 2435, 401 Manor St., Columbia.
Wolfe served in the Navy during World War II. His training, conducted at many U.S. Naval Air Centers, was on the PV-1 Ventura, a twin-engine bomber. He also served with an operating squadron that conducted anti-submarine patrols. Wolfe remained in the Navy Reserve following active duty and became a commercial pilot. He is also an aviation historian. He recently took part in an AARP program in June that grants the wishes of retired adults.
The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call 717-319-3430.
events are free and open to the public for walk-in experiences, while others require tickets or registration. For a complete list of activities or to purchase Pawpaw Festival tickets, visit https://hornfarm center.org/pawpawfest.
The pawpaw, with its custard-like fruit, will be the star of the Wild & Uncommon Weekend.
Strength training program set
Penn State Extension will offer an in-person, groupbased strength-training program for adults age 40 and up. Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together (LIFT) will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 10 to Dec. 3. There will be no class on Thanksgiving Day, Thurs -
day, Nov. 28.
Two locations will be available. Classes will meet at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., or 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Alternately, participants may choose to attend from 10:45 a.m. to noon at the Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren, 1392 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville.
A free informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 9 to 10 a.m. in the training room at the Farm and Home Center. All new registrants and returning registrants who have not participated in the past six months are required to attend. The deadline to register for the program is Sept. 3. LIFT is designed to promote improvements in functional fitness or the ability to perform activities of daily living
with ease. Participants are encouraged to work toward achieving their own goals in a group setting. Each session includes an active warmup, eight core strength-training exercises, and a cool down. The program also includes basic nutrition information with an emphasis on increased fruit and vegetable intake.
There is a fee. Some insurance policies may reimburse participants with 80% or greater attendance; people should check with their insurance provider for more information.
To register, call 877345-0691 or visit https:// extension.psu.edu/lift. For more information, contact the Penn State Extension Lancaster office at 717-394-6851 or email LancasterExt@psu.edu. For information about accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Stacy Reed at 717-394-6851 or sls374@psu.edu.
Leadership event slated
Live2Lead 2024 will be held on Friday, Oct. 4, at Shady Maple Banquets, 129 Toddy Drive, East Earl. Doors will open at 8 a.m.,
and the event will end at approximately 1 p.m.
about a possible merger, and around the beginning of this year a formal agreement was reached.
“In terms of operations, it’s a merger. The legal term is acquisition,” said Clark. “I’m excited because this means we’re going to be serving more survivors more quickly. It makes the whole organization stronger. This work is complex and complicated. Any resources we have at our disposal are meant for the good of the movement. We want to make the entire movement more effective.”
NSI retained all 11 of F.R.E.E.’s former employees, a move that increased NSI’s staff to 30 members.
ence that will allow the Refuge Home to be the best it can be from the beginning, and I could not be more excited.”
“Over the next 90 days we will be very focused on training staff and analyzing policies so both teams can be effective,” said Clark. “We’re not going to rush things, and if we need to take our time, we will. One of the next key pieces will be to invite the community to see what we’ve accomplished so far. We want better outcomes for survivors. It’s what everyone wants. That’s the whole point.”
Hosted by the Goble Group for the 11th year, Live2Lead is an annual growth-focused gathering where attendees learn via video rebroadcast from leadership and business experts within various industries. This year’s keynote speaker will be author Jon Gordon, and the event will also feature comedic thought leader and actor Michael Jr.; leadership expert and author John C. Maxwell; four-time Olympian, author, TEDx speaker, and breast cancer survivor Chaunté Lowe; and journalist and author Malcolm Gladwell.
The ticket fee will be discounted through Friday, Aug. 30. For more information, visit www.thegoble group.com/live2lead, call 717-682-3198, or email steve@thegoblegroup.com.
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In addition to its continuation of F.R.E.E.’s services in Berks County, NSI has now established a physical presence in Reading, partly through the continued operation of F.R.E.E.’s Refuge Home, a residential facility for human trafficking survivors focused on trauma healing, similar to NSI’s The Harbor in Lititz.
NSI now has the capability to house and care for a total of 14 human trafficking survivors at any one time, up to eight at The Harbor in Lititz and up to six at the Refuge Home in Reading.
“This is the next step for F.R.E.E.,” said Andrea McHenry, F.R.E.E.’s former executive director and NSI’s new director of outreach and advocacy.
“North Star has experi -
NSI is one of at least four Lancaster County organizations currently battling human trafficking. Last year, NSI conducted more than 75 presentations to raise awareness about human trafficking in the community, and since its founding in 2010, the Lititz nonprofit has provided care for more than 80 survivors.
“I’d say this is unexpected, but desirable and not unimaginable,” said Clark of the F.R.E.E. merger. “The areas that nonprofits struggle in are executive leadership, developing boards and securing volunteers. We have so many resources and such a competent staff that organizations are trying to replicate it.”
For additional information on North Star Initiative, go to www.north starinitiative.org.
Half marathons and more planned
The Garden Spot Village Half Marathon and 10K will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Participants may enjoy a scenic road race on a course surrounded by farmland. Additionally, the Kids Fun Run will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025. Registration
will open on Sunday, Sept. 1, at https:// gsv.run/. Community members may also register for the event’s sister race, the Bird-in-Hand Half Marathon, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7. To learn more, visit www .bihhalfmarathon.com.
North Star Initiative staff members (left and second from left) interview a client during an intake session.
GMTRC is serious about horsing around
BY JEFF FALK
For humans, interaction and physical contact with some animals can be soothing, intriguing or even therapeutic. Count horses among that group of special animals.
The healing power of horses is the premise upon which Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center (GMTRC) is founded.
“There is a unique bond that can be found with a horse,” said Stephanie Fleck, GMTRC’s program director. “Science is starting to catch up and find out what horsemen have known for centuries. (Horses’) ability to read body language is higher than any other therapeutic animal. Horses can feel a human heartbeat from 4 feet away.”
“When you enter into a barn, you’re entering into that relationship,” continued Fleck. “If you come in with all this baggage, they pick up on that. That’s why equine therapy is so beneficial. You can’t lie to a horse.”
Located on 30 acres at
1063 Hartman Station Road, Lancaster, GMTRC uses equine therapy to help at-risk individuals - folks with mental and physical disabilities, people with autism, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, inactive seniors, even some without a formal diagnosis. Through its lessons, programs and activities, GMTRC works with people from ages 4 to 80, both in one-on-one and in group settings. More than 200 people are served each year.
“There’s no way to replicate the movement of a horse, and it’s very beneficial and very therapeutic,” said Fleck. “People find the movement of a horse to be very calming. Our students may be able to connect with their equine partners in ways they can’t with human relationships. It’s having fun with your horse. It helps progress them in their everyday lives.”
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LOST & FOUND
1-800-428-4211
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT ON 4/22/24, SUSQUEHANNA RIVER CREATIVE CONSPIRACY WAS FORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION LAW OF 1988 FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUPPORTING ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, AND CREATORS.
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POWERWASHING POWERWASHING & DECK SEALING/REPAIR
By Steve, 717-892-7411
AMISH CLEANOUTS
Attics • Basements • Junk Removal
Great prices! 717-205-6067
AMISH MOVING COMPANY
Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301
BUSHES PROFESSIONALLY TRIMMED & pruned. Hedges, shrubbery, ornamental plants aesthetically maintained. No job too small. Spring clean-up, mulching, light landscaping. 717-405- 8733
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER
717-786-7053
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Master Electrician. Panel/Service upgrades 100/200 amp. Repairs, lights, receptacles, fans, electrical heat, mini split heatpumps. Ins. Free est. PA030435, 717-371-1392
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GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
Additions, Siding, Replacement Windows & Doors. 15 Yrs Exp. Sylvan Miller - 717-468-2693
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All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis.
*NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS* When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.
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ELIZABETHTOWN
12’x20’ Stg. Unit - $125+ tax/mo. On Track Storage, 717-367-5109
Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411
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HOUSE WASHING BY ME
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It may seem like just yesterday that people were heralding the arrival of summer, but soon the season will come to an end, making room for apples, corn, and pumpkin spice. However, families still have plenty of time to enjoy the pleasant weather.
For example, they may consider attending a concert. Summer is a time of year when many artists go on tour and sell out places from arenas to amphitheaters to more intimate venues. People may find a musical artist the entire family enjoys and buy tickets to a show.
Families may also visit orchards that offer oppor-
tunities for customers to pick their own produce. In Pennsylvania, fruits ready to pick in mid- to late summer may include peaches and various kinds of berries, which can be turned into pies for Labor Day festivities.
Those who didn’t have an opportunity to catch a fireworks display already this summer, or who enjoyed it so much that they want more, can look for upcoming fireworks displays. Some beachside towns and even amusement parks regularly host fireworks shows on the weekends.
Another possible activity is attending one of the many fairs that fill calendars this time of year. The events offer opportunities to enjoy carnival rides, fair foods, and live entertainment as well as to view livestock and other agricultural products.
Hot-air balloon festivals may take place this time of year. Families can check to see if there is one within driving distance.
Another possible destination is a botanical garden or arboretum, where people may view the trees, flowers, and shrubs in bloom. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a day in nature.
Back at home, families may enjoy an outdoor movie in the backyard. They may purchase or borrow a movie projector or even use a white sheet stretched between two poles. They may invite neighbors to come over, set up picnic blankets, and enjoy a family flick.
Families may consider taking advantage of the warm weather by pitching a tent at a campground or even in their backyard and spending an evening sleeping under the stars.
Throughout the summer, people may have already enjoyed a variety of activities, and they may consider choosing one to repeat. All members of the family may note what their favorite activities have been over the preceding weeks, such as paddleboarding on a lake or taking a scenic drive. Once the answers are compiled, people may pick one activity to enjoy all over again.
Families still have time to experience the wonders of summer through various activities before autumn begins.
New scholarships created
The Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) has created $32,000 in academic scholarships. The scholarships will be split evenly into $16,000 for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate education in approved schools and who have also achieved the Student/Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (ST/CHMM) designation and $16,000 for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate education in approved schools and who also have the Student/Associate Safety and Health Manager (ST/ ASHM) designation.
IHMM has named this scholarship the Dr. John H. Frick Memorial IHMM Scholarship in honor of one of the principal founders of IHMM, who passed away in 2023.
To be eligible, an appli -
cant must be a full-time student who will be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate degree program that is an IHMM-approved hazardous materials management or safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) degree program. Applicants should be in good academic standing in their IHMM-approved degree program with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. They must have at least one full academic year remaining at the time of the application deadline, and they must demonstrate a desire to enter the hazardous materials management or SH&E profession upon graduation.
The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 18. For more information, visit https:// ihmm.org/scholarship/ or email info@ihmm.org.
Pet walk and fundraiser planned
ClassONE Property Restoration will hold a “Save Our Pets” Project pet walk and fundraiser event on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 8 a.m. to noon at Lancaster Junction Recreation Trail in Manheim. The event will include a pet walk, vendors offering pet-related products and services, a drawing for prizes donated by local businesses, a selection of food trucks, a pet photo shoot and caricature drawings and a fire truck display.
Admission to the firsttime event is free, and people of all ages are welcome. Those who are participating in the pet walk must register in
advance and will be asked to pay a fee per pet. Each registered pet walker will receive a complimentary event T-shirt as well as a bandana for his or her pet. All proceeds will be used to fund the purchase of Wag’N O2 Fur Life pet oxygen mask kits for local fire companies, as well as other pet emergency services such as covering the cost of boarding for pets displaced by fire and covering adoption fees for families looking to adopt a pet after losing their own in a fire.
To learn more and register for the walk, visit www.facebook.com/class onepropertyrestoration or www.classoneresto ration.com.
Native tree and shrub sale posted
The Penn State Master Watershed Steward Program will hold its annual native tree and shrub sale through Wednesday, Aug. 28. The sale will feature a limited supply of 18 different trees and shrubs, all of which are native to Pennsylvania.
Buyers will select one of the 27 curbside pickup locations across the state where plants may be collected in September and
October. All items must be preordered; plants will not be available for purchase at pickup sites. Proceeds will support Master Watershed Steward activities in the buyer’s region. Stewards plant trees to intercept and infiltrate stormwater, stabilize soils, and filter pollutants. For complete details and to order, visit https://tinyurl.com/ 2024TreeShrubSale.
