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• CLASS OF 2019 • by M. Diane McCormick Breaking through the glass ceiling – cracked, but not yet shattered – calls for women working together in mentorship and support. That is the unified message of the ywca women of excellence, class of 2019. as alicia l. Frederick puts it, “Having a strong female mentor and offering yourself as a mentor to other women will only improve the future for all of us. Find another woman that you can support and bring along with you on your ride to the top!” legacy award honoree Virginia roth of PPO&S and emerging leader Kelsey Ireland of KPMg frame the vast experience of this class of 29 women. all find their centers through self-reflection, family, and maybe a regular workout or hike. each gives back to the community in equal measure to the guidance received from parents, peers, and employers.

• legacy award • VirginiA rOth President, PPO&s integrated marketing cOmmunicatiOns “Find the real world, give it endlessly away. Grow rich; fling gold to all who ask,” goes part of a quote that has been on Ginny’s desk for 15 years. Her life has been enriched by her visionary, brilliant women friends from college days, and by her longtime association with PPO&S’ trailblazing founder, the late Carolyne Smith. She sees her impact in cultures shaped and professionals scoring victories over complex challenges. Days start with a handwritten to-do list that helps focus her energy on demands coming her way. Her advice for other career women: “Invest wisely in mentors of all ages, experiences and voice. Ask. Listen. Risk. Have a financial plan.”

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“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” Albert Einstein’s wisdom drives Kelsey to focus on the impact she can have. Volunteering at Whitaker Center at 12 years old instilled the satisfaction of involvement in something bigger than herself. She has been an active volunteer ever since, currently serving on the HYP board and co-leading her office Green Team. She is learning not to waste energy worrying about what other people think. Caffeine and mascara are the consistent elements in her varied days, empowering her to feel “presentable, confident, and mentally able to take on my day.”

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t's the time of the year when the YWCA Greater Harrisburg plans to honor the Women of Excellence who have consistently given back to the community in their working and personal lives. Over the last 29 years, the YWCA has honored more than 640 extraordinary women for their contributions to our region, both professionally and philanthropically. This year, 29 women who dedicate their time and talent to making a difference in Central Pennsylvania will be feted at the 30th annual Tribute to Women of Excellence (TWE) awards dinner on March 21, at the Hershey Lodge. The YWCA also recognizes two prestigious awards in addition to the annual class of honorees as tribute to two inspiring women in our community: the prestigious Carolyne L. Smith Legacy Award and the Emerging Leader Award. Harrisburg Magazine is pleased to highlight these nominees through the following short bios. Congratulations! Not pictured: Keisha McToy

Audrey Daly • Leigh Hurst • Alicia Fredrick • Rebecca K. Boehmer Kyla Harvey • Kelsey Ireland

Terri Bowling • Bonnie Goble • Cathy Hoke • Renae Kluk Kiehl Kimbarely Williams • Gail Snyder

Terri Redmond • Kim Lee Kenawell-Hoffecker • Kristen Masengarb Jessica L. Ritchie • Karen S. Cullings • Gina Riordan

Gillian Paterson Byerly • Judith McCrea • Kathy L. Pape Bentley Zeigler • Saima Mumtaz

Stacey Miller • Sandie Schultz • Theresa Sellers • Karen Roland Virginia "Ginny" Roth

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• cLass oF 2019 • Rebecca boehmeR Chairman, South hanover townShip Board of SuperviSorS “Stay positive, work hard, be a team player, and work with integrity and conscientiousness.” Rebecca applies a “whatever it takes” attitude to her professional and volunteer life, even when it meant shattering her comfort zone to run for public office. As board chair, she must be out front – sometimes taking criticism, but always listening, being fair, and working her hardest to make a difference. She channeled childhood feelings of abandonment, after her mother left her life, into compassion for others, including animals. Exercise, jigsaw puzzles, and time with family and friends, including her two delightful grandchildren, offer destressing moments. TeRRi Lynne bowLing outreaCh & eduCation Coordinator, Child Grief SpeCialiSt, hiGhmark CarinG plaCe To Terri, every gathering is a memory in the making. The sudden loss of her grandparents when she was 16 has shaped the way she builds meaningful connections with family. “Follow your passion and be open to opportunities,” she advises. Her passion for lifelong learning – her parents were nontraditional students in an era when that wasn’t common – inspired the terrifying decision to quit corporate sales and return to school full-time when she was in her late 30s. Her mantras converge as she lives her life to “be the change,” assuring “more to follow” on life’s journey. giLLian byeRLy exeCutive direCtor, GirlS on the run Capital area Girls and young women are “hungry for a consistent, positive presence” providing support, strength, and vision, says Gilly. Smiles and tears abound on 5K day, when girls show transformations accomplished by crossing the finish line. A wandering spirit – with youthful excursions in New Zealand and South Korea – culminated in a life-changing trip to India and Nepal, walking in the footsteps of a departed friend who had been researching the life of Buddha. Balance, if there is such a thing, results from being present in every moment and facing “every emotion head on and heart forward.” 8 HARRISBURG MAGAZINE MARCH 2019

KaRen cuLLings interim exeCutive direCtor, dauphin County liBrary SyStem Karen derives joy from sharing the benefits libraries have offered her since childhood -- free and open access to information, lifelong learning, reading as an escape, and a welcoming place for making friends. Nancy Drew’s resourceful mind and self-assurance – she even had her own car! – inspired Karen’s desire for independence and her drive to “figure out things I didn’t understand.” Treat yourself the way you’d advise a daughter or best friend to care for herself, she advises. Volunteer work for Castaway Critters, she hopes, “has made life a tiny bit better for the abandoned animals in our community.” audRey J. daLy General CounSel, Gannett fleminG A semester of study in Botswana taught Audrey that people have “an unlimited capacity to find meaningful connections.” The daughter of a Colombian mother who married an American Peace Corps volunteer understands the isolation and financial challenges among immigrants who leave everything familiar. Accompanying her mother to GED classes taught her the value of education. “Don’t let your choices be dictated solely by what others might think,” she advises, and choose career and volunteer that align with your commitments. The words of Ralph Waldo Emerson help her live in the moment: “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” aLicia L. FRedeRicK viCe preSident/Senior BranCh manaGer, m&t Bank Ready for a career change but afraid of moving forward, Alicia L. Frederick dove feet first into M&T Bank, where she found the team-oriented atmosphere she needed to thrive. An honest mentor helps women tackle their challenges while staying true to core values and strengths, she believes. Volunteering with Junior Achievement to teach realworld budgeting provides the delight of seeing that “light bulb” go off for teens about to embark on adulthood. Her mother – positive, tenacious, gracious, and giving with her time – is Alicia’s hero. Her son is her regular traveling companion on jaunts to new cities.

bonnie gobLe direCtor, Cleve J. frederiCkSen liBrary Bonnie’s parents “made the world less wide,” supporting their children’s range of pursuits. She infuses that joy of exploration into Fredericksen Library, where her tenure has seen introduction of a STEM maker space, Disney-style customer service, and a new Business and Career Center supporting entrepreneurs and workforce development. The loss of her middle son at age 28, working for the Defense Intelligence Agency, taught her that the ripples of one life can continue to spread goodness. Anything involving family – exploring gardens, Penn State basketball, playing with “badly behaved” puppy Gromit -- is “all fun.” Maybe soon, she’ll learn to fly fish. KyLa haRvey exeCutive direCtor, neiGhBorhood Center of the umC Providing a community setting for adjudicated youth to grow and learn. Ushering students from high school to college. Escorting young people on a trip to China for cultural exploration. As the Neighborhood Center’s executive director, Kyla strives to deliver hope through empowerment and inspiration. Growing up in an atmosphere that encouraged service, resilience, and challenging the status quo, she believes in dreaming big and not taking “no” for an answer. Her personal relationship with God and the Philippians 4:19 quote, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” have helped her overcome obstacles and, in turn, be a change maker. caTheRine a. hoKe nJ CommerCial lineS underwritinG manaGer, penn national inSuranCe By giving back, “you can only enhance yourself as a person,” says Cathy. You’ll find her in the community, especially with Order of Eastern Star, supporting health care nonprofits, service-dog groups, and veterans. Her parents taught the value of perseverance and the importance of family, who remain core to her life. Cancer in 2005 inspired her to do even more for others, even if it’s a simple card or visit. Continued advancement for women in the workplace, she believes, means “continually striving to share our knowledge, education, and points of view to show what we can contribute.”

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• cLass of 2019 • Leigh hurst Founder/executive director, Feel Your BooBies Foundation Try anything that interests you, Leigh’s parents encouraged her. Breast cancer at age 33 truly tested that lesson. Sharing her experience with other young women inspired her to leave a corporate job and create an innovative approach to breast health education and outreach. Be clear about your goals, and pursue them with persistence, she advises. Also, take naps to give your body energy. Fifteen years into Feel Your Boobies, testimonials arrive from women who found breast lumps as a direct result. That kind of direct impact on lives, says Leigh, “is truly a gift.” Kim Lee KenaweLL-hoffecKer Founding Partner and senior FamilY Wealth adviser, avantra FamilY Wealth Performing at the highest level possible is the only way Kim does anything. It inspired her to leave an established firm and start her own. It drove her to add private divorce medication to her services, convening couples without attorneys to negotiate settlements and parenting plans that dissolve the marriage but not the sense of family. The lifelong firefighter serves on the Southcentral Critical Incident Stress Team, counseling emergency responders dealing with traumatic incidents. Her passion for giving includes involvement with the Eagle Foundation, supporting the rich academics and activities of Cumberland Valley School District. renae Lynn KLuK KiehL, esq. senior counsel & dePutY corPorate secretarY, caPital Bluecross Military service strongly shaped Renae’s character. As an Army National Guard trial defender, she defended soldiers enduring PTSD and realized that that we don’t always understand the sacrifices demanded of service men and women. Army leadership training during law school taught her “how strong I can be, what it means to truly work hard, and the obstacles I can overcome.” Success doesn’t come from being the smartest or most talented person around but the one who perseveres, she advises. Her desire to explore different cultures helped her overcome a fear of flying. She hopes to someday learn to ride a horse. 10 HARRISBURG MAGAZINE MARCH 2019

Kristen masengarb director, Four diamonds – Penn state universitY When it comes to deriving satisfaction from work, it’s hard to beat helping to conquer childhood cancer. Plus, there are the life lessons delivered to the inspiring young people of the Mini-THON movement, who have raised more than $36 million. Kristen learned from family to give back and get involved, which led to her Four Diamonds career. She also learned independence from the strong women of fiction – especially Mary Tyler Moore, whose character was “an independent, smart and hard-working woman who also knew how to have fun and not take herself too seriously.” Kristen began a path to fitness that continues today.

stacey miLLer diversitY & Program inclusion manager, giant Food stores, llc At 17, Stacey enlisted in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard and discovered “a whole new world.” Rising to Chief Master Sergeant proved that women can achieve their goals. She advises finding cheerleaders – hers have been her husband and a dear friend – to challenge and provide the strength to overcome obstacles. She fulfilled a dream of presenting to groups, despite a fear of public speaking, by addressing topics near and dear to her heart. She knows that every action she takes as diversity and inclusion officer has a direct impact on others because she can honestly say, “I love my job!”

Judith mccrea chieF social services oFFicer, hamilton health center Jude was 14 when her gym teacher told her she couldn’t run one mile. Jude responded by running every day. She now has five marathons and five halfmarathons under her belt, testament to the importance of keeping fit and finding a center, but also a reminder that others can’t set her limits. The mother of two young boys is pursuing “intentionality,” carefully allocating her time and energy. At work, she models for staff how to address strengths and resilience in helping patients overcome barriers. Her next challenge: Looking beyond local impact and standing up to injustice nationwide.

saima mumtaz chair, Prevention/education team, communitY resPonders netWork A girl from another country, trying to fit into an unfamiliar world, Saima learned from “Alice in Wonderland” that “you can slay your dragon and overcome your fears.” That courage infuses her work with Community Responders Network, a grassroots organization fighting bias and discrimination. Her mother, a single, self-made businesswoman, taught her that “no matter how tough today is, tomorrow can be better.” Praying five times daily offers quiet amid chaos. Married to the love of her life and mother of four “rays of sunshine,” she has added another challenge to her docket: pursuing a master’s degree in community psychology and social change.

Keisha mctoy director oF oPerations & human resources, alder health services Everyone has privilege that must be used “to uplift others instead of continuing the cycle of oppression,” says Keisha. She is “unapologetically me,” striving to be her best – which includes the self-care that many in nonprofits often neglect. Positive selftalk about her capabilities helps dispel the fear of not being good enough and that phenomenon called “imposter syndrome.” Living at the intersection of traditional biases against women, people of color, and LGBTQ, she knows challenges can be overcome if women “lift each other up in solidarity.” At LGBT-friendly Alder, she is part of a team that is expanding services and making lives better.

Kathy L. PaPe oF counsel, mcnees Wallace & nurick A seat at the table and a voice. Wherever Kathy is in leadership, from utility companies to health care nonprofits, she strives to assure that everyone in every post has a say. The death of a cousin in Vietnam and her father’s death while she was in college taught her to make every day count, but “I Love Lucy” also taught her the power of laughter to build bridges. Crafting relationships with other women, even when it’s piled onto the work-family balancing act, helps advance your career and theirs, she advises. And don’t take for granted the opportunities we’re offered as Americans. “Regardless of how today went,” she says, “every day you get another chance to make a difference.”

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Terri Lynne redmond Director of counseling, Pennsylvania Housing\ finance agency Staying a step ahead of her industry is Terri’s norm. Engage an industrial psychologist to design a recruitment tool for housing counselors? Why not? Terri’s innovations introduced thousands of low- and moderateincome Pennsylvanians to sustainable homeownership. As a volunteer, she helped transform an Uptown Harrisburg neighborhood into a thriving mixed-income community. Faith and the support of her mother – now 98 and living with Terri – helped her through trying times and toward independence. The Serenity Prayer – “God grant me the serenity to accept . . .” – taught her that “the spirit of discernment helps us all cope with life on life’s terms.” Gina riordan Program suPervisor, Drug free WorkPlace Pa In the wake of a drug crisis affecting her family, Gina made a pledge to God – that she would educate herself, her family, and others about the impact of illegal substances. Her career took that path, raising awareness of substance use disorder’s devastating effects. “If even one person is able to enter recovery and start a path to sobriety and wellness, then my time has been well-spent!” she says. Changing careers later in life was “definitely an adventure,” pursued with help from family, friends, and colleagues, but as she likes to note, “Never think you are too old to pursue your passion!” Jessica riTchie vice PresiDent anD cHief DeveloPment officer, Pinnacle HealtH founDation, uPmc Pinnacle As a child, Jessica saw the passion that drove her mother, a community nurse, to support first-time, low-income mothers and their babies. Watching her infant son endure surgery and NICU taught her to rely on the support of others and ask for help when it’s needed. Raising a hand to join volunteer efforts opens professional opportunities through networking. At day’s end, she opens her Five Minute Journal app, noting what made her amazed or grateful. She hopes her role in building Pinnacle Health Foundation into a volunteer powerhouse raising millions of dollars has moved the needle toward a better community.

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Karen roLand associate vice PresiDent of marketing anD communications, Psecu To Karen, the path to success isn’t always straight or easy, but that’s what makes it a journey worth embracing. Allow yourself to make mistakes, because even small steps constitute forward progress, she believes. Grateful for the opportunities she has had in life and career, she gives back by supporting others. Serving on community boards, she helps nonprofits hone the branding and marketing essential to generating community support. Leadership must be earned every day through the “opportunity to start fresh and inspire others through our actions, our service, and our words.” sandra J. schuLTz executive vice PresiDent cHief financial officer, centric Bank Seeing women in executive positions encourages Sandie to follow their examples and set examples for others to follow. “Thank you, Patti Husic, President & CEO of Centric Bank!” she says of her pioneering boss. Don’t fear the left turns in life, “because you never know what opportunity is around the corner and how much you will learn,” she advises. She strives to be “the standard of person that my daughter needs me to be” – once again, setting an example she hopes will encourage her daughter to be “confident, proud, successful, and most of all, happy.” Theresa seLLers community HealtH nurse navigator, uPmc Pinnacle Theresa, known as T, treats everyone the same. Through her role as community health nurse navigator, the homeless and underserved of the area realize that someone can care for them as they see better days ahead. Her parents taught her the importance of giving back, and she passes that belief to her kids, as the family together serves meals to the homeless or distributes clothing. She strives to create a quality medical model for those who are often overlooked. Someday, she’d love to start a “street medicine” program, extending UPMC Pinnacle’s resources to the people she calls “our community friends.”

Gail Snyder Senior inStructor, Penn State HealtH Savoring a cup of coffee, whether she’s alone on the porch or with her husband or son, gives Gail her quiet time or a few precious moments with family. Her parents are her heroes, for putting five kids through college on mailman and secretary salaries. Social injustice has always riled her, from childhood days of reading “To Kill a Mockingbird” to the sight today of workplaces – fortunately, not her own – that lack anti-discrimination policies against the LGBTQ community. No need to compare yourself to others, she believes. Just be yourself, always be kind, and don’t sweat the small stuff. Kimbarley WilliamS PrinciPal, Boyer & ritter, llc Kim’s father taught her to pursue a career in a field she loves, one with multiple pathways to success. The TV show “MacGyver” taught her that anything is possible. As an accountingfirm principal, she shows women there that career and family are possible. Maintaining that balance, especially during tax season, means delegating, even when it’s hard to let go. Volunteering financial expertise to Commuter Services of Pennsylvania and United Way of the Capital Region showcases the power of giving back. She’ll never truly love public speaking, but she learned to be comfortable with it by joining boards that required participation in discussions. bentley ZieGler BrancH Manager, MeMBerS 1St FCU Bentley can’t control what others do, but she can manage her own trajectory. Her parents respected her opinions and taught her how to justify them. Her fear of the unknown only inspires her to dive in, even if it’s taking a friend to help break the ice at networking events. Find mentors, she advises other women, even as she mentors colleagues to new professional heights. Daily yoga and meditation prepare her for the challenges ahead. Someday, she hopes, her 7-year-old daughter, partner in camping excursions and daytrips, will know her mother did “absolutely everything I could to help her.” 7

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Full of Symbolism,

The Shamrock Has Mystical Roots By Jacqueline G. Goodwin, Ed.D.

he shamrock is ingrained in Irish culture due to its association with St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Legends recount how St. Patrick used the three petals of the shamrock to teach the Trinity to Celtic pagans. This is why pictures of Saint Patrick depict him driving the snakes out of Ireland with a cross in one hand and a sprig of shamrocks in the other. But it wasn’t until the 17th century that it became the custom to wear the shamrock on the feast of St. Patrick. Until then, the Irish wore a special St. Patrick’s cross, made just for the occasion. Then, in the late 18th century, the shamrock was adopted as an emblem by the Volunteers of 1777. But it didn’t really become widely popular until the 19th century, when the emerging Nationalist movements took the shamrock, along with the harp, as one of their emblems. Viewed as an act of rebellion in Victorian England, Irish regiments were forbidden to display the shamrock. This one single act may have done more to establish the shamrock as Ireland’s national emblem than anything else. The shamrock became symbolic in other ways as time went on. In the 19th century it became a symbol of rebellion, and anyone wearing it risked death by hanging. It was also the catalyst for the creation of the famous ballad, The Wearin’ O’ The Green: “Oh Paddy dear, and did ye hear the news that’s going round? The shamrock is forbid by law to grow on Irish ground! No more St. Patrick’s Day we’ll keep; his color can’t be seen, For there’s a cruel law agin’ the wearing o’ the Green!”

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While the lyrics may have stirred the souls and hearts of rebellious Irishmen, there are a couple of strange contradictions in this verse. Historians believe it’s very likely that St. Patrick wore vestments of blue, not green; and since the plant wasn’t cultivated but grew wild, there was no way the Crown could have successfully banned its growth. The original Irish shamrock (traditionally spelled seamróg, which means “summer plant”) is said by many authorities to be none other than white clover, a common lawn weed originally native to Ireland. It is a vigorous stem-rooting perennial with three leaves. Occasionally, a fourth leaflet will appear, making a “four-leaf clover,” said to bring good luck to the person who discovers it. As for St. Patrick using the shamrock to teach the mystery of the Holy Trinity, it was never mentioned in any of his writings. So, that of itself, remains a mystery. Fast forward. Today, the shamrock is firmly established as the most instantly recognizable emblem of Ireland. For good luck, it’s usually included in the bouquet of an Irish bride, and also in the boutonniere of the groom. It’s part of the Aer Lingus logo, as well as those of many other companies, sports teams and organizations. And, it’s also an integral part of an old tradition called “drowning the shamrock.” This tradition takes place on St. Patrick’s Day, when the shamrock that has been worn in the hat or lapel is removed and put into the last drink of the evening. A toast is proposed and then, when the toast has been honored, the shamrock is taken from the bottom of the glass and thrown over the left shoulder. “Sláinte!” 7

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Cathedral of St. Patrick A Beacon Of Worship To The Faithful By Jacqueline G. Goodwin, Ed.D. • Photos By Danielle Debley

hile many come to pray, light candles, and attend mass, few know the history of the Cathedral of St. Patrick, an impressive Baroque Revival style Catholic church located on State Street in downtown Harrisburg. Catholicism came to Central Pennsylvania before the American Revolutionary War. While German Jesuits established two churches in Lancaster during the mid-1700s, there was no Catholic church in Harrisburg. By 1806, a small Catholic mission could be found in Harrisburg. In 1813, property in Allison Hill was bought and a chapel was built on the site. As Harrisburg began to develop, Irish immigrants arrived in town when a vast system of canals, railroads, and turnpikes along the Susquehanna River needed workers. The influx of these Irish laborers influenced the building of St. Patrick's church closer to the riverfront. In 1824, Fr. Patrick Leary purchased the present site on State Street, and in 1826 the cornerstone was laid. The original church was constructed for the princely sum of $6,500. During the period from 1826 to 1846, a rectory was built, a school for girls on Pine Street was staffed by the Sisters of Charity, and new altars and an organ were installed. The Diocese of Harrisburg was established by Pope Pius IX on March 3, 1868 and St. Patrick's was chosen as the name for the cathedral of the new diocese. In 1902, Bishop John W. Shanahan proposed that a permanent cathedral be built. A committee was formed and members accepted the plans of Philadelphia architect George I. Lovatt, Sr. Ground was broken for the new church in 1904 and it was completed 16 harrisburg magazine MARCH 2019

in March 1, 1907. Although the cathedral was officially dedicated on May 14, 1907, liturgies began earlier in the year. The Ancient Orders of Hibernians gathered at the new cathedral at 7 a.m. for a St. Patrick’s Day Mass, which fell on a Sunday that year. About 100 clerics attended the official dedication, including Archbishop P.J. Ryan of Philadelphia. He also donated the exterior statue of St. Patrick that is mounted over the entrance of the church. St. Patrick's Cathedral was built for $250,000 and was designed in the Baroque Revival style with Renaissance Revival influences and capped with a classically influenced dome. The exterior of the building is covered in granite from North Carolina. The interior featured wainscoting covered in oriental marble topped with Connemara marble. The main nave is flanked by granite columns that support a vaulted ceiling. There are forty-four stained glass windows in the nave that were imported from Munich, Germany. The Ancient Orders of Hibernians paid the $1,8000 for the transept window of St. Patrick, holding a shamrock to explain the Trinity to the royal court at Tara. In an article dealing with the church’s architecture after the dedication, the Harrisburg Telegraph described the stain glass window of St. Patrick as “The Apostle of Ireland is a splendid figure… arrayed in full pontifical, even to the gloves.” Church history states that the original altar was patterned after the Bernini altar found in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Peter's Basilica, Rome. The original pulpit featured carved figures that were patterned after a fresco found in the Roman Catacombs. It

showed the four evangelists with the Lamb of God standing on the mystic mount. The original organ was installed in the choir loft of the cathedral by the Austin Organ Company of Hartford, Connecticut, in 1906. In 1951, the Gundling Organ Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, rebuilt and doubled the size of the organ. In the two chambers, housed on each side of the loft, the electronically controlled organ contains more than 2,600 pipes. In 1988, a new console with solid state electronics was installed. After lightning damaged the organ in 2005, the console was rebuilt and redesigned by R.J. Brunner and Company of Silver Spring, Pennsylvania. The cathedral has undergone a couple of major renovations in its history. In 19491950, the altar was simplified and the chancel was renovated to provide more space. The interior of the church was frescoed including the four Western Fathers of the Church, Jerome, Augustine of Hippo, Gregory the Great and Ambrose, which embellish the spherical triangles that serve as an arch beneath the dome. An inscription was added to the lower part of the dome which reads: “Behold, I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world.” The shrines of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph were given light and dark backdrops. The Stations of the Cross were created in simulated bronze with gold highlights and were recessed in the wall. The chancel was modified in 1976. A new free-standing altar was created from the high altar and located closer to the congregation. The tabernacle was placed at a new Altar of Repose, a new pulpit was installed, and the bishop’s chair was relocated to a more central position. Over the years, several shrines were added to the cathedral in memory of the bishops of Harrisburg. Bishop John W. Shanahan is honored with a bronze crucifix, which was placed in the rear of the cathedral. Bishop Philip R. McDevitt is honored with a shrine depicting Christ teaching the children, Bishop George L. Leech is honored with the shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Bishop Joseph T. Daley is honored with the shrine of St. John Neumann. A shrine to St. Katherine Drexel is located in the cathedral portico. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing property in the Harrisburg Historic District. St. Patrick’s Cathedral still stands much as it did when it was first built. As an active parish, it is a place of baptisms, weddings and daily masses, pastoring to its regular congregants, as well as visitors from all over looking for a place to worship. From the time of its founding, the Cathedral of St. Patrick has stood as a cornerstone of Harrisburg’s Irish-Catholic community. All these years later, it has become a landmark, but it is also much more than that. A breathtaking piece of living history in the middle of downtown Harrisburg, it is a beacon of worship to the faithful throughout the city it has served for more than 195 years. 7

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Annie McGinley, Cameron Anderson, Maggie Pion, Ainsley Fleisher, Claire Sterling, Lena McGinley

Kicking Up Their Heels As Irish Eyes Smile On ‘Em T

By Jacqueline G. Goodwin, Ed.D. • Photos By Danielle Debley

wenty years ago, Lena McGinley brought her love of Irish dance to the Harrisburg area when she started teaching six students. Since that time, what originally began as a small performance troupe known as the Ceili dancers, has grown into a full-fledge elite Irish Dance School. Lena was born in Ireland and lived in Carrick-On-Shannon until the age of five. Her family moved to the United States in 1982, and she began dancing when she was 7 years old under the direction of Donny Golden in Mineola, New York. She performed and competed with the Golden School of Irish Dancing until the age of sixteen. At the age of fifteen, along with sisters, Annie and Danielle, and 100 other champion dancers, Lena performed at Radio City Music Hall with Frank Patterson in “A Great Night for the Irish.” When she left for Pennsylvania, she was competing at the Preliminary Championship level in An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha. But after arriving in Hershey, she hung up her Irish dancing shoes for a period of time. Like Lena, Danielle, the middle McGinley sister, was born in Ireland and has been active in Irish dancing since she was five years old. In January 2000, Danielle was one of Lena’s original Ceili dancers, and has since contributed to the school through her artwork and love of costume design. “Danielle designed the logo for the school,” says Lena. “She lives and works in California but she’s still a part of the school.” While Lena and Danielle were born in Ireland, Annie, the youngest of the three McGinley girls, was born in Mineola, New York. Like her sisters, she danced under the direction of Donnie Golden. Annie also trained under Maureen O’Grady in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She has 18 harrisburg magazine MARCH 2019

performed at Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall and competed through Preliminary Championship Level in An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha. Since rejoining the McGinley School of Irish Dance in 2006, Annie reentered the competition world. At the 2010 Irish Open Championships, she won the Over 21 Ardghrád Award and became a Champion, Craobhghrád, dancer within Cumann Rince Náisiúnta. She has placed as high as third in the senior championship at the Irish Open Championships and third in the World Open Championships. Annie was also a three-time North American Open Champion before retiring from competitive dancing in 2018. “I’ve been competing all my life,” says Lena, a former math teacher in the West Shore School District. “I’ve always loved teaching, and bringing the joy of Irish dance to others was a natural extension of my training as a public school educator.” The McGinley School of Irish Dance founder also holds a Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education from Bloomsburg University and a Masters Degree in Educational Administration from Temple University. Both Lena and Annie are fully qualified teachers, ODCRN, with Cumann Rince Náisiúnta, (CRN), Dublin, Ireland. Lena is also a qualified adjudicator. Irish dancing is, as the name would suggest, a group of traditional dance forms originating in Ireland, known for its rapid leg and foot movements, while the body and arms are kept largely stationary. Irish step dancers perform with a rigid torso while much of the movement comes from the legs with quick steps and kicks. Lena says as her original dancers progressed and the school grew, she found other ways to challenge her students. In August 2004, the

school became a CRN sanctioned school, and as a CRN member, Lena’s students could participate in Feiseanna or Irish dancing competitions. “As a CRN member, my students would be able to compete at the local, national and world level competitions in both solo and teams,” Lena says. “And they’ve been very successful in their competitive efforts.” The school boasts many solo and team Regional, National, All Ireland and World winners. In 2017, McGinley student Brooke Reitze won the triple crown, the North American Open, the Irish Open, and the World Open Championship, Under 17. In 2012, Garrett Faust won the World Open Championship, Under 15. In 2013, the school’s dance drama, Aladdin, won the World Open Championship, Craobhacha Oscailte na Cruinne, and in 2018, McGinley School dancers won both the Under 15 and Over 15 World Titles for their freestyles. Too numerous to list all of the winners, the school’s website lists all those who have won titles since the school opened. A plethora of competition trophies and medals can also be found at the school. The weeks before a competition are filled with extra practices as the dancers fine-tune their steps. Lena says judges will be looking at timing, foot placement, upper body control, and the grace and energy of the overall performance. Dancers are also checking to make sure that their sparkly dance costumes and wigs are in good shape. Many girls wear wigs instead of curling their hair like Irish competitors of the past. And dancers are polishing the two pairs of shoes needed for different dances. Soft leather shoes, or ghillies (GIL-lees), help with the light, quick movements of the reel.

With hard shoes, feet can “drum” to the beat of hornpipes and heavy jigs, an integral part of the traditional Irish music. Laura Sterling of Mechanicsburg brought her daughter Claire, age 9, to the school for a recent Thursday evening dance practice in preparation for an upcoming Irish dance competition. This would be the last practice before Claire and the rest of the group left for the North American Open Irish Dance Championships held in Nashville, Tennessee, and they jumped, stepped and hopped across the floor as the McGinley sisters watched with eagle eyes. “Keep your foot pointed,” says Lena to one student. “Keep those arms straight,” says Annie to another. “Watch your posture!” says Lena to a group of three. The McGinley

sisters run their school on the core values of discipline, hard work, and dedication, and it is obvious as they lead their students through the routines which they will compete during the three-day competition. “We pride ourselves on making sure our students always strive for excellence, whether it is through practice, performance, or competition,” says Lena. As her students prepare to leave for the big competition, she says even champions feel the dancing of butterflies in their stomachs. Lena and Annie can feel the nervous tension that some of their students display and gently remind them that it’s a natural feeling. “Just relax,” Lena says. “Concentrate.” Although competition is an important part of any young dancer’s life at McGinley School of Irish Dance, fun, joy, and friendship are

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just some of the additional values that are promoted at the school. “The importance of family is central to the success of the school. At McGinley, students, parents, and staff support and encourage each other,” says Lena. “We are a large dance family.” At age 4, Irish dancing became Claire Sterling’s passion. After watching an episode of “Sesame Street” that featured Irish dancers, Claire proclaimed to her Mother, Laura Sterling: “I want to do that.” Claire’s parents immediately enrolled her in the McGinley School of Irish Dance. “McGinley School of Irish Dance has provided our daughter with great life lessons on work ethic, tenacity, fun and friendship and the challenges they all bring,” says Sterling. “The positive impact of McGinley School of Irish Dance on our daughter Claire has transcended off the dance floor, and we are grateful we look the leap into the world of Irish dance.” Sterling’s husband Rob has also made the leap into the world of Irish dance, joining the school’s adult class which meets once a week. “I started to Irish dance at the ripe old age of 45, initially so I could dance with my daughter in a parent/child dance competition,” he says. “I was surprised at how challenging it was, even for someone like myself who does Crossfit and Martial Arts.” Claire says she enjoys Irish dancing at McGinley because of the friends she has made and her teachers. “I like dancing at McGinley School of Irish Dance because I’ve made very good friends, and I’ve learned how to perform 20 harrisburg magazine MARCH 2019

in front of a large group and not be nervous,” she says. “My dance teachers have taught me to work hard and it helps me in everything I do. My best friends are at my Irish Dance School.” Her friend and dance school colleague, Rhory Bendick, age 9 years, has been dancing for five years. Like Claire, she likes to be with her friends and learn new dances. “I like the competitions because it’s fun to wear our dresses and be on stage.” “Rhory is learning the value of hard work and the rewards that come from it,” says Robbe Bendick. “She is learning how to be a good teammate and supportive friend, and she is learning how to handle a win or a tough loss with grace.” With St. Patrick’s Day looming, the school is polishing its collective shoes for one of its busiest times of the year, performing in both the York and Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parades. “We’ll also dance at the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick’s annual party,” says Lena. Through the efforts of Lena McGinley, Irish dance, with its intricate kicks, twirls and beautiful costumes, maintains its popularity through the McGinley School of Irish Dance. “I can’t believe I’ve been teaching Irish dance for 20 years,” says Lena. “It’s been a journey, but I’ve loved every minute of it. I do it for my students. I love being a part of their lives.” McGinley School of Irish Dance is located at 701 Pear Street, Lemoyne, PA. For more information call 717-439-2991 or go to www.mcginleyirishdancers.com. 7

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Matthew Ricci Dressler: Taking Photography to New Heights Story and Photos by Danielle Debley

lot of people ask me, ‘why do you do this?’ and I kind of just say, ‘why not?’ But, I think one of the main reasons I do this is to give people a different perspective,” says Matthew Ricci Dressler. Dressler, a local drone photographer, takes to the skies with his equipment each day, capturing the beautiful sites and landmarks of Harrisburg and the surrounding area. While he has honed in his skills and expressed his creative passion through this avenue of photography, this wasn’t his original plan. Dressler’s family owns a vineyard, Olivero’s, where he is a wine maker. When he learned about drones, his intention was to get one to be able to better map the vineyard from the air. After experimenting with the more creative side of drone photography, Dressler fell in love with it. “It made it easier to get into drone photography because my mom was a flight attendant for US Airways in the 60s and 70s. Back then we were allowed to sometimes sit in the cockpit, or crawl around the interior of an empty plane. With

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that, I was exposed to aviation and I tucked that away for a while. My wife, aside from teaching at Central Dauphin East, is also a photographer and she helped me and taught me everything I know,” says Dressler. “My mom’s imagination and my now my wife’s support have planted the seeds for the growth I see today.” Dressler began to share more of his photos online and with friends and was asked to do some work for PennLive, going on assignments when needed, to capture amazing photos of Harrisburg. Some of his work includes photos of Lady Keystone, the gold covered statue that sits atop the capitol building’s dome. His photos show the detail of her shimmering figure in a way that locals have never been able to see before. So what does it take to fly a drone both legally and technically? “As a drone photographer I have to know the airspace just like a pilot would. Technically, I am classified as a UAS (Unmanned Airspace) operator,” says Dressler. To get his license, Dressler studied for almost three months preparing for the exam. Once he passed, FAA license gave him

the ability to work legally for both personal and commercial drone work. The test must be taken every two years to maintain the status of being a licensed drone pilot. With many rules and laws to follow, Dressler takes great care in the safety and precautions of flying. “I always run through a checklist before I fly. I check the batteries, propellers, check for cracks, and I also make sure that my firmware is up to date. The drone I use is a Phantom 4 Pro+. It’s a commercial drone that a hobbyist could also use. It has a oneinch sensor and shoots 4K video. I can’t fly more than 400 feet in the air without a waiver, but if it flew to its maximum height it could probably fly as high as 20,000 feet,” says Dressler. Dressler’s long term goal is to travel and capture photos and videos, sell his work, and possibly even work for national papers. He has a website where he currently sells some of his pieces that highlight Harrisburg and the surrounding region. “I have a lot of history here in the Harrisburg area. I really see the city as a total place; I never saw it as east and west. I think a lot of people in our city get stuck in division and get stuck in ‘yours and mine.’ With my photos I am trying to show people ‘there’s a lot to your city!’ From the inner city to the suburbs, there’s so much to see; this is our region. I want people to see it all,” says Dressler. If you are interested in learning more about drone photography, how to become licensed through the FAA, or are interested in purchasing some of Dressler’s work, visit his website (www.dronereelmedia.com). 7

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Sheila Frank

Designing a Dream Photos and Story by Danielle Debley

want to be a designer who tells a story and I want people to love and buy that story,” says Sheila Kauffman, the owner of Sheila Frank.

The Beginning For over ten years, Kauffman has been creating all sorts of gowns and fashions for many. With a BFA in Fashion Design from Moore College of Art & Design, Kauffman is both qualified and talented, not to mention extremely personable. “During my college career, I interned in New York for Charlotte Ronson which is ready-to-wear and swimwear. I learned a lot about creating catalogues, look books, and fashion shows which was really neat and helped me a lot in the beginning of starting my own business. Did I think I was going to design for my own brand? No, never! I always thought I would design for someone else. I interviewed at so many places in New York where I just ‘wasn’t the right fit’ which wasn’t necessarily bad; it just pushed me to do my own thing,” says Kauffman.

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Custom Creations For many years, Kauffman has designed custom gowns. This means that each client that contacted her would come in by appointment and talk about what kind of design they would like. Through multiple fittings, Kauffman would hand craft each portion of the design including the smallest and most intricate details such as hand beading. While she still has some custom gowns in the making, Kauffman is now transitioning her business model to offer a collection of six dresses that will be pre-designed. “Custom is fun because you get to work one-on-one with people and create their dream, but now I really want to create my dream and share that with people,” says Kauffman. “I’m going to start small with a capsule collection featuring six dresses, just because everything is still handmade. They will be made-to-order dresses, so when I launch my collection, I’ll have samples in my shop that people can schedule an appointment to

try on. I will also be doing trunk shows at different boutiques across the country. It will be a customizable experience because it is handmade. I can add a sleeve or something but it won’t be creating a design from scratch,” comments Kauffman. Aspirations, Accolades, and Artistic Avenues “I might sound crazy, but I really want to be an international designer. I would love to be a household name everywhere! That’s my goal. When I was in college, I knew I wanted to design and one day have a brand but never dreamed I would be doing it. I have really learned a lot along the way through trial and error and all of the different things I’ve done,” Kauffman says. This dream of hers isn’t something too grandiose or out of reach. Kauffman has been featured in many publications including Vogue, Brides, Harper’s Bazaar, and Glamour, just to name a few. She has designed much more than bridal gowns including swimwear, concept pieces, collections, and more.

“I’ve done a lot of really cool stuff and met some really neat people in the fashion industry. One of the most interesting things I have done was in 2008 I sent my dresses to Tokyo where they were paired with dogs; I designed the dresses to match the accessories on the dog. It was called Pet Fashion Week!” Kauffman explains. “One of the weirder things that I had the opportunity to work on, was to create accessories for Harper’s Bazaar (Vietnam). I created a bird in a nest head piece. The photo shoot was Dali inspired. To see my name listed with designers like Balenciaga and Fendi was a dream come true," says Kauffman. In the works, Kauffman has a collaboration with artist Gianna Veno.

Veno is an infusion artist, or painter, who has shown her work in Art Basel, located in Miami. Soon, her work will also be featured on billboards in New York. Veno’s medium is oils and acrylics infused with molding paste, sand and gel to bring the canvas to life in 3D. “We are working together on this project. We are designing the dresses; I am making them, and she is creating the artwork to go on to the dresses. I’ll probably do some bead work on top of art she creates and on the first three designs she is going to paint directly on the gown. After this project we are launching our ready-to-wear line,” Kauffman says. The collaborative company, Capozza, will launch in the Fall of 2019. Another avenue of design that Kauffman is involved in is costume design. She designs for Perform Group, LLC, a dance costume company based in York, PA. Growing up as a dancer, this opportunity was something in which Kauffman wanted to participate. The catalogue will launch in July of this year. Note: I have loved seeing in a variety of settings Sheila Frank gowns be used and displayed. I had the privilege of photographing several in different styled shoots, and I hope I continue to see more of this brand. Brides who are looking for a gown made with love, passion, and care will absolutely want to check out Sheila Frank. Her cozy bridal boutique, located in Millersburg, Pennsylvania, will soon be open to the public.

For more information, you can contact Sheila through her website – www.sheilafrank.com. Check out her press page to see more of her amazing creations. 7

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Winsome Floral

Photos and Story by Danielle Debley

ature always has a way of delightfully surprising me; I can’t imagine ever growing bored of this job. Every time I visit the flower market, I’m mesmerized. Every single flower is unique and different from the last one. I’m so passionate about floral design because its beauty has a way of amazing me every time,” says Courtney Di Trolio, owner of Winsome Floral. Di Trolio hasn’t always been a florist. She had exposure to it though, growing up around her mother, Sherry Rees, who had an eye for design, creating silk and faux floral arrangements for local shops. “I had always been raised around flowers - my mom always had a vase of fresh flowers on the table in the warm months, and kept a beautiful garden,” says Di Trolio. Di Trolio discovered her own passion for floral design in an unlikely place, while teaching English in Argentina. “While I was living in Buenos Aires, a few of my American friends were getting married and didn’t know where to find wedding vendors in Argentina. They asked me to head up their wedding décor, which included florals. Looking back at some of my first bouquets and arrangements makes me laugh, but it really sparked an interest in floral design that continued to grow,” Di Trolio says. Coming back to the States the following summer, Di Trolio attended The Little Flower School Brooklyn with Saipua and Nicolette Camille, two NY-based florists. The class incorporated stunning varieties of locally grown blooms and was taught with an emphasis on gardeninspired designs that mimic the lines and movement of nature. “That was a turning point for me, when I decided to take my passion for floral design beyond a hobby. It was a formative step in developing my own personal style,” says Di Trolio. When Di Trolio began exploring this passion as a career in October 2016, it started off with something very close to home – her own wedding. “Many people thought I was crazy to be the florist for my own wedding, (and to be honest, it was!) but I saw it as my chance to really design my dream wedding in terms of floral design, so we went all out. My mom, sister, a friend and I incorporated flowers into every single aspect of the design. We hung a 6-foot floral wreath from the ceiling of the tent, hung garlands everywhere and made about 30 centerpieces. I even made my bridal bouquet at two in the morning! I’d say that was the first large-scale event we ever pulled off,” says Di Trolio. Di Trolio and her husband then moved back to Argentina where she would continue to pursue florals and connect with those in the industry. “Starting a floral business in Argentina turned out to be more challenging than I anticipated due to factors such as the language and cultural barrier as well as product availability,” Di Trolio shares. But she continued to design for weddings and events whenever the opportunity arose. She reached out to a well-known floral company,

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“Be Ambientaciones” and began to freelance for them for weddings, quinceañeras and other largescale events. This company produced the floral and event design for the Four Seasons in Buenos Aires, so they had a lot of experience to provide. Di Trolio moved back to the US in 2018 and used her relocation as an opportunity to rebrand, with the name Winsome Floral. She reached out to a Portland, Oregon-based graphic designer, Old City Mailroom, to create the new look. That summer, she organized a couple of styled shoots to kick off her new aesthetic and get some portfolio images that were in line with her new branding. “I really wanted the look of the company to be modern and minimal but also really soft, and romantic. I try to be cohesive and consistent with all of my branding and my floral designs. And I chose the name ‘winsome,’ because its origin stems from the word ‘joy,’ and I love that. Flowers are such a joyful thing, and at every joyous occasion in someone’s life whether it’s birthdays, weddings or baby showers, that’s when you think of flowers being present. It just seemed like a perfect fit,” says Di Trolio. Di Trolio continues to work full time in her passion, designing for Winsome weddings, editorial shoots and freelancing with other local florists. With the help of her mother, Sherry Rees, and sister, Britney Kujawa, Di Trolio considers Winsome Floral to be a true team effort. “Floral design is hard work, and it takes an amazing crew to pull it off well. It’s a lot of really long hours on your feet, 4:30 a.m. flower market runs, foraging (and sometimes poison ivy), climbing on high ladders, and lots of resourcefulness. But the end result, the immense beauty and joy involved, is the most rewarding and I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything other than this.” Connecting and building relationships is something that she values so much in her work.

Photos From June Solstice Styled Shoot Left Photo: Florals: Winsome Floral // Courtney Di Trolio Model: Danielle Lehman Hair & Makeup: Makeup by Brittany Janine Dress: Blush Bridal Photographer: Danielle Marie Photography // Danielle Debley Venue: Hingework // Lancaster Right Photo: Florals: Winsome Floral // Courtney Di Trolio Styling: Sherry Rees Models: Danielle Lehman, Britney Kujawa, Lauren Hudak Hair & Makeup: Makeup by Brittany Janine Dresses: Blush Bridal, Sheila Frank Photographer: Danielle Marie Photography // Danielle Debley Venue: Hingework // Lancaster

“I feel like forming friendships with other vendors, photographers, and florists has been a big key to Winsome’s growth! And with the newly engaged couples who I am working with, it is so much more than just creating a floral design for them; it’s seeing their heart, hearing their vision and just enjoying their love story,” Di Trolio shares.

For brides looking to book a great florist on their big day, consider a few tips from the fabulous owner of Winsome Floral: • It’s typical to allot about 10-15 percent of your budget to florals, so be mindful of that. • Book sooner than later! Some florists are booked a year or more in advance, so if you find someone who you really want, connect as soon as possible. • Find a florist whose style you love. Most florists have their own unique styles, and you want to allow them to create within that space instead of asking them to do something way outside of their aesthetic. To help this along, look at all of their content and portfolio pieces first, instead of just price hunting. Check out all of Courtney Di Trolio’s floral and design work at @winsome_floral 7

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MARCH EVENTS March 8 Ben Gallaher live!! 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM Park Inn Hotel, Mechanicsburg, PA 5401 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Deck Stage at the Park Inn Hotel One night only! See Ben perform with the energy and excitement that has made him one of the best country acts on tour today. Friday, March 8th on the Deck Stage at the Park Inn Hotel in Mechanicsburg. Purchase your tickets today Doors Open at 6pm. This is an over 21 show. March 9 Maple SuGar FeStival 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Fort Hunter Park 5300 N Front St. Harrisburg, PA 17110

This sweet event is free for everyone. Enjoy learning the mysteries of maple syrup making, Native American sugar making, tree tapping and children’s activities. Taste tests different types of maple syrup and enjoy an educational video that includes all aspects of the syrup making process. Pennsylvania maple products for sale in the Tavern House during the event. Free

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an eveninG with Daniel Stone 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Midtown Scholar Bookstore 1302 North Third Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 (717) 236-2665

The true adventures of David Fairchild, a late-nineteenth-century food explorer who traveled the globe and introduced diverse crops like avocados, mangoes, seedless grapes—and thousands more—to the American plate. In conjunction with the Millworks, the Midtown Scholar Bookstore is pleased to welcome author Daniel Stone to Harrisburg as he discussed his new book, The Food Explorer: The True Adventures of the Globe-Trotting Botanist Who Transformed What America Eats. Book signing to follow discussion. This event is free and open to the public. March 10 wreath workShop 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM $15 Wildwood Park and Olewine Nature Center 100 Wildwood Way Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 221-0292

Decorate a spring wreath out of natural materials. Everything will be supplied to make a wreath with decorations from nature, including cones, nuts and seed pods. Select from a variety of wreath bases including grape vines and wire

frames. Participants may bring additional items and ribbon. After constructing a wreath, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while adding finishing touches. SuSquehanna Folk MuSic JaM SeSSion 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Fort Hunter Centennial Barn 5300 N Front St Harrisburg, PA 17110

SFMS Jams are enjoyable afternoons of homemade acoustic music. We welcome everyone who loves making music or listening to it, regardless of age, talent or training. We get together for the joy of the company and making music. Visit Susquehanna Folk Music for more information. Note change of date! Free March 12 Pnc ThoughT leaderS lecTure SerieS aT Penn STaTe harriSburg PreSenTS: MarTin reeveS 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Penn State Harrisburg Mukund S. Kulkarni Theatre - Student Enrichment Center, 777 West Harrisburg Pike Middletown, PA 17057

“Ambidexterity: The Art of Thriving in Complex Environments.” Martin Reeves, a senior partner and managing director of the Boston Consulting Group’s New York Office, will dive deep into the topic of ambidexterity: the rare ability to run and reinvent simultaneously. Admission is free, but advance registration is required.

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March 13 “If Not Now, wheN?” wIth erIc thoMas 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Penn State Harrisburg Mukund S. Kulkarni Theatre - Student Enrichment Center, 777 West Harrisburg Pike Middletown, PA 17057 United States

Dr. Eric Thomas, Ph.D. is a critically acclaimed author, World-renowned speaker, educator, pastor and audible.com Audie Awards Finalist. ET, as he is better known, has taken the world by storm, with his creative style and high-energy messages. His words continue to impact tens of millions of people in several hundred countries across the planet! Through a significant social media presence and his recent domestic and international tours, “ET, The Hip Hop Preacher” has become a global phenomenon! Come and hear Eric Thomas (ET The Hip Hop Preacher) speak on purpose, and creating your legacy NOW! This event is open to all students and the community surrounding Penn State Harrisburg. Eric Thomas will also be holding a Meet & Greet and Book Signing after the main event, which is ONLY AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS. ALL STUDENTS WHO REGISTER FOR THE MEET & GREET WILL RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF ERIC THOMAS’ “THE SECRET TO SUCCESS BOOK”!!!!!! EVENT SCHEDULE: Doors open at 5:30 PM Main Event (Kulkarni Theatre): 6:00-7:00 PM Meet & Greet/Book Signing: 7:30-8:30 PM MEET & GREET WILL BE IN THE MORRISON GALLERY (LIBRARY). March 16 2019 capItal area chapter of peNNaeYc earlY chIldhood coNfereNce 7:30 AM - 3:45 PM Messiah College One College Avenue Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Welcome to the 2019 Capital Area Chapter of PennAEYC (CACPennAEYC) Conference! View our conference brochure from our website (www.cacpennaeyc.org) in order to read the session descriptions prior to registering. All details for the day are also listed on the brochure. You will need your Registry ID number when registering. THE REGISTRY ID IS UNIQUE TO EACH INDIVIDUAL! If you do not have a PD Registry ID, you must create an account in order to obtain a number. This number is unique to each individual and this is how you will receive credit for the conference! This number is unique to each individual and this is how you will receive credit for the conference! The number is found once you login to the PD Registry (www.papdregistry. org) If you don’t have a user account, you must create one to obtain the number. If you have questions specific to the PD Registry, please contact registry@pakeys.org or call1-800284-6031. The Capital Area Conference will be held on Saturday, March 16th from 7:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. at Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA. Registration begins January 2, 2019 for this event. For the best rates, please register by February 16th. Registration check-in will 30 harrisburg magazine MARCH 2019

be held at Eisenhower Campus Center the day of the conference. We hope you can join us for a day of networking and professional development! Self DefenSe WorkShop: preSenteD by harriSburg area noW 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM DANGEROUS DAMSEL 322 Market Street Lemoyne, PA 17043

Harrisburg Area NOW is so excited to host our very first self-defense workshop! This is an introductory self-defense workshop open to ALL women, of ANY age, and ANY experience level. No experience is needed. Honestly, this is an event that you should bring your mom to. And your aunts. And your sister. And your daughter. And your friends. And your daughters friends. This is a two hour hands-on workshop on how to escape common assault scenarios and will provide basic techniques to improve situational awareness. You will learn the basics on what to do if someone tries to pull you into an alley, push you into a car, or pin you to the ground. Please wear comfortable workout clothes that you feel ok moving around in. No fitness level or experience is required and all women are welcome to attend. The workshop will be taught by the bad a** women at Dangerous Damsels Brazilian JiuJitsu & Judo. This is a FREE event but cash and check donations will be accepted at the door. As with all Harrisburg Area NOW events, we will also be collecting pads, tampons, and adult diapers for local women in need. Please email us if you have questions. This event is not wheelchair accessible as it is on

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the second floor of the building with no elevator access. An EvEning with SArAh St. vincEnt And Kimi grAnt 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Midtown Scholar Bookstore 1302 North Third Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 (717) 236-2665

Steeped in the rugged beauty of the Pennsylvania mountains, Sarah St. Vincent and Kimi Grant’s new novels take on love, betrayal, loyalty, and redemption. This March, the Midtown Scholar Bookstore is pleased to welcome novelists Sarah St. Vincent and Kimi Grant to Harrisburg for a reading and conversation on their new novels, Ways to Hide in Winter and Fallen Mountains. This event is free and open to the public. Book signing to follow discussion. About Ways to Hide in Winter: In the wintery silences of Pennsylvania’s Blue Ridge Mountains, a woman befriends a mysterious foreigner—setting in motion this suspenseful, atmospheric, politically charged debut After surviving a life-altering accident at twenty-two, Kathleen recuperates by retreating to a remote campground lodge in a state park, where she works flipping burgers for deer hunters and hikers—happy, she insists, to be left alone. But when a hesitant, heavily accented stranger appears in the dead of winter—seemingly out of nowhere, kicking snow from his flimsy dress shoes—the wary Kathleen is intrigued, despite herself. He says he’s a student from Uzbekistan. To her he seems shell-shocked, clearly hiding from something that terrifies him. And as she becomes absorbed in his secrets, she’s forced to confront her own—even as her awareness of being in danger grows . . . Steeped in the rugged beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with America’s war on terror raging in the background, Sarah St.Vincent’s Ways to Hide in Winter is a powerful story about violence and redemption, betrayal and empathy . . . and how we reconcile the unforgivable in those we love. mArch 17 KidS diScovEr SignS of Spring 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cost: $5 Wildwood Park and Olewine Nature Center 100 Wildwood Way Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 221-0292

With the arrival of spring comes many interesting weather patterns and changes. Animals and plants begin to awaken from their winter slumber in new and exciting ways. We will learn about these changes, make a craft, and then go on a walk around the Nature Center to look for signs and patterns. Ages 5 to 10 and their parents.

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March 20 Wine Bottle Succulent WorkShop at Spring gate Vineyard and BreWery 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Spring Gate Vineyard & Brewery 5790 Devonshire Road Harrisburg, PA 17112

Join us on for an evening of wine, succulents and creativity. All supplies will be provided to make this beautiful “Succulents in a Wine Bottle” piece. Workshop includes: 3 healthy succulents, stone, upcycled-hand cut wine bottle, and cork to stablize your design. This makes a great date, night out with friends, or come solo and meet new people. Price includes a $15 gift card for a future visit to Spring Gate! Terrarium Therapy: “Grow your creativity while you bury your stress” March 23 “the Whole ciVil War in 45 MinuteS” With garry adelMan at the national ciVil War MuSeuM 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM The National Civil War Museum One Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park Harrisburg, PA 17103 (717) 260-1861

The National Civil war Museum will offer its third program in our 2019 Lessons in History Speaker Series of 12 free lectures to the public with Garry Adelman, Director of History and Education for the Civil War Trust, on Saturday, March 23, 2019 ~ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. This presentation will be held in our Education Gallery, first floor.

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The 2019 Lessons in History program is free to the public. Regular museum admission applies for entrance to the museum galleries. Night Lights hike 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Cost: Free Wildwood Park and Olewine Nature Center 100 Wildwood Way Harrisburg, PA 17110 United States + Google Map Phone: (717) 221-0292

Join a park naturalist at Dauphin County’s newest park – Detweiler Park – to hike and learn more about natural night lights! Learn about these amazing night lights as you observe constellations, stars, and possibly planets through a telescope by the light of the rising moon. The walk will be a total of 1.5 miles along variable terrain. Dress for the weather; Bring a blanket to sit on and a flashlight. March 27 Bird WaLk: WaterfoWL aNd earLy MigraNts 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Cost: Free Wildwood Park and Olewine Nature Center 100 Wildwood Way Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 221-0292

Meet at the South Parking Lot at the entrance to the Towpath Trail for this early migration bird walk with volunteers Rick and Peg Price. Expect good diversity of waterfowl and some early songbird migrants. dr. seuss scieNce series 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Cost: $25 Wildwood Park and Olewine Nature Center 100 Wildwood Way Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 221-0292

Join an Environmental Educator for fun interactive Dr. Seuss story sessions for children ages 4-6. This series will take place over the course of 4 consecutive Wednesdays. These dates are March 27th, April 3rd, April 10th and April 17th. Stories, rhymes, and a take-home craft will introduce science through the eyes of Dr. Seuss and the joy of books and language to youngsters. aN eveNiNg With richard rothsteiN 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Midtown Scholar Bookstore 1302 North Third Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 (717) 236-2665

The Midtown Scholar is thrilled to welcome Richard Rothstein to our stage to discuss his book, The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America. A book signing will follow discussion. This event is free and open to the public. March 28 - 29 gaudeNzia 26th aNNuaL WoMeN aNd chiLdreN’s coNfereNce March 28 @ 8:00 AM - March 29 @ 4:30 PM Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center 800 East Park Drive Harrisburg, PA 17111 34 harrisburg magazine MARCH 2019

Please join us for the 26th Annual Gaudenzia Women and Children’s Conference March 28-29, 2019. The Keynote Speaker on Thursday Morning is Survivor, Author and Advocate, Elizabeth Smart. The abduction of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. Elizabeth was abducted on June 5, 2002, and her captors controlled her by threatening to kill her and her family if she tried to escape. Fortunately, the police safely returned Elizabeth back to her family on March 12, 2003, after being held a prisoner for 9 grueling months. Through this traumatic experience, Elizabeth has become an advocate for change related to child abduction, recovery programs, and National legislation. Elizabeth triumphantly testified before her captor and the world about the very private nightmare she suffered during her abduction, which led to conviction. The Founder of the “Elizabeth Smart Foundation”, Elizabeth has also helped promote The National AMBER Alert, The Adam Walsh Child Protection & Safety Act and other safety legislation to help prevent abductions. The Luncheon Speaker on Thursday Afternoon is Joel Jakubowski, MA,CRS,CIP,CADC. He will be discussing the Family Roles in Addiction. Friday Morrning will be a panel discussion entitled “Combating Human Trafficking Through Cross Disciplinary Collaboration” moderated by Shea Rhodes, Esquire, Director and Co-Founder of Villinova Law Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation. The Luncheon Speaker on Friday Aftenoon is Candy Finnigan, Interventionist on the A&E

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Series “Intervention”. Known as “The Face of Recovery,” Candy Finnigan is a nationally recognized addiction specialist, interventionist, lecture series speaker and noted author who has been involved in all areas of the recovery business for over 25 years. Finnigan was one of the original featured interventionist on the Emmy Award-winning, critically acclaimed A&E series Intervention for all 13 seasons. Finnigan and the show have been widely praised since 2004 as a groundbreaking example of how reality television and therapeutic efforts could be combined. The goal of this year’s conference is to enable healthcare professionals to promote healthier outcomes for pregnant women and families in high risk situations. The conference staff consists of professionals knowledgeable in assessing and treating the medical, legal and social impact of substance abuse. The 26th Annual Conference will enable participants to promote better outcomes for women and children exposed to High Risk Pregnancy, HIV/ AIDS, Substance Use Disorder, Co-Occurring Disorders, incarceration, Opioid Use Disorder, other emerging drug trends and healthcare related issues. Target Audience This program is designed for healthcare professionals, social workers, drug and alcohol treatment professionals and other interested health and children’s service providers. March 30 Book PreMier & Presentation “revealing the Face oF War: conFederates’ exPeriences at the Battle oF gettysBurg.” 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Cost: Free The National Civil War Museum One Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park Harrisburg, PA 17103 (717) 260-1861

Dr. James J. Broomall, PhD Presents: “Revealing the Face of War: Confederates’ Experiences at the Battle of Gettysburg.” Following the discussion, Dr. Broomall will be signing his new book entitled “Private Confederacies” – The Emotional Worlds of Southern Men as Citizens and Soldiers, available for purchase in our Gift Shop. About the Author: Dr. James J. Broomall, PhD is the Director of the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War and the Assistant Professor of History at Shepherd University located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. This presentation is free to the public. Regular museum admission applies for entrance to the museum galleries. FiFty shades Male revue harrisBurg 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center 1110 North 3rd Street Harrisburg, PA 17102

Welcome to the Fifty Shades Male Revue, the ultimate Magic Mike XXL male performance!! Designed exclusively for women, our two hour long show combines a perfect blend of music, hot dance moves and sensual theatrics, providing a sexual and fast-paced performance that meets every female fantasy. 36 harrisburg magazine MARCH 2019

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March 31 harrisburg university’s Pa cuP 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts 222 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17101

Who will take home the PA CUP? Collegiate teams from across PA will compete head to head in matches from their home campuses on Saturday narrowing down the competition to the top contenders in Overwatch, League of Legends and Hearthstone. On Sunday, March 31, head to HU Storm’s home arena, the Select Medical Digital Cinema, and watch the live stream of the final matches! Who will make it to the finals and take home the cup? Doors open at 12:30 pm. Grab some grub and snag your seat by 1pm for the start of the finals! *Please note all bags will be checked upon entrance. vienna boys choir in concert 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Cost:$10 – $40 (717) 257-1270

Arts on the Square presents the world famous Vienna Boys Choir in concert at historic Market Square Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Second Street, Harrisburg, at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 31. Purchasing tickets in advance at www. marketsquarechurch.org/concerts is recommended. Ticket prices are: $40 Premium Seating (regardless of age); $25 General Seating; and $10 for children and students (in General Seating).

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The perfect engagement has finally happened, and you answered with a big YES – Congratulations! But now what do you do? There is so much to plan, so many elements to consider; it can get a little overwhelming. The Wedding Penn is here to help. From all inclusive wedding timelines to breakdowns on some of the most asked big day questions, we want to help you plan the perfect wedding. We hope to showcase local vendors, artists, couples and more for inspiration and information that will help make your special day as effortless as possible. Here are a few tips to start off with after saying yes: • First, call your friends and family to personally let them know the happy news! • Insure your ring (this is often an over-looked detail). • Pick a date for your big day (even if it isn’t the date). • Decide on whether you want to have a wedding planner/ coordinator or plan it yourself. • Create a wedding blog that tells more about you, has your registry, and keeps people updated. • Start dreaming about your details. • Don’t forget about your fiancé! (wedding planning can be overwhelming and stressful, so make sure you set aside time for your partner). WEDDING PENN MARCH 2019 5

PICKING THE

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“Winter, spring, summer or faaaaall!” All you have to do, is choose! Each season has it’s own pros and cons, and it’s important that you choose a date and season that works best for what you want. The peak wedding season usually lands between late spring and early fall, and slows down during the winter months. Here are a few things to consider (both good and bad) for each season. 6 WEDDING PENN MARCH 2019

Winter Pros:

• You can save a lot of money. This is one of the biggest wins of planning your big day during the winter months. Having a winter wedding is great because you can often save a lot of money when booking. Many vendors offer lower prices and packages during the off season. This is definitely something to consider if you are working with a smaller budget. • All of the cozy little details. Do you love the glow of candles, roaring fireplaces, hot chocolate, comfort food, fuzzy blankets, faux fur, and everything else warm and cozy? Winter weddings give you the perfect outlet to add every cozy little detail your heart desires. Who doesn’t want to snuggle up and indulge in a rich array of desserts during the winter? Cons: • Snow, snow, snow…While it can be a magical detail, it can also be a nightmare. For out of town guests, and even vendors delivering items, a snow storm can significantly impact travel and time. If you choose a winter wedding, make sure you have safeguards in place. • It’s so close to the holidays. When planning, it is almost crucial to send out invites and save the dates extremely early - before friends and family book their holiday vacations. Be mindful of how close the the actual holidays your wedding comes.

Spring Pros:

• All of the beautiful colors! Color schemes, flowers, and details are endless in the spring. For those who have dreamed of soft pastels, creamy neutrals, or bright pops of color, all is possible during the spring. • There’s a lot of fashion variety. Whether you are booking in early or late spring, you have many more options in choice of fashion. You can have a long-sleeved gown without overheating, or go sleeveless without freezing. • Perfect photo opportunities. If you have a cloudy day, as many spring days go, it provides perfect soft lighting for your wedding photos. Not to mention the beautiful flowers and lively greens that are accentuated during this time of year. Even a rainy day can be turned into a day full of creative, fun photos! Cons:

• Unpredictable weather can mean venue limitations. With the weather in mind, booking an indoor venue may be the safest bet in case of rain. If you still want to run with an outside venue in spring, think about having tents as a backup. • Vendors are often booked. With a spring wedding, many vendors book up quickly. If you have a short engagement, spring may not be a great time to book, as some of your preferred venues or vendors may not have availability.

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Summer Pros:

• The great outdoors. For those who love being outdoors, summer is a good season to look into. Even though you have hot days, weather can be a little more predictable than in other seasons. Whether you enjoy an outdoor barn wedding or the perfect beach ceremony, summer lets you soak up the most time in the beauty of nature. • More food choices means more delicious fun. Summer gives you much more variety and freshness in local goods like cheese, fruits, veggies, and meats. More styles and combos of food like cookouts or barbeque, are more easily put together during this season. Cons:

• The heat. One of the biggest cons of a summer wedding…the heat. Temperatures can get slightly unbearable if you decide on an outdoor venue right in the middle of the day. When planning, think of scheduling things a little later and also consider looking into fans or a place with some A/C to cool down. • Prices are higher. Summer is the most wonderful time of the year for weddings, meaning that demand is high and so are the prices. For those working with a smaller budget, this ay be a deterrent. Consider cutting costs in certain areas if you still want a sunshine filled special day.

Fall Pros:

• Fall has great weather. While the fall brings cooler weather, many early fall weddings still have warm days with mild nights. Nice and predictable weather means good chances for outdoor venues, variety in fashion, and just more flexibility in general. • Seasonal smells, spices, and more are a great detail. Who doesn’t love the warm smell of fire or cinnamon, or the taste of a delicious pumpkin flavored dessert? For those who love all the seasonal deliciousness that fall brings, adding these small components can make your wedding an autumnal dream! If you are one for deep colors, natural elements, and a moodier photo style, your wedding theme may be perfect for fall. Cons:

• Attendance can be lower. This time of the year can tend to bring more financial difficulty to families. Also, many families are getting back into the busy “back-to-school” season. Make sure your guests have plenty of notice on your big day. • Longer planning time and saving up. Fall weddings often need more time to plan as certain venues become very popular and unattainable. Making sure you save is also huge, which may mean less going out or vacation time the summer before your wedding. 8 WEDDING PENN MARCH 2019

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PICKING THE

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When planning a wedding, many brides begin by choosing where they’d like their big day to take place. There are a variety of stunning venues to choose from in Pennsylvania, and one of the best ways to narrow the search is to consider a few key points before deciding which place to book. • Do you want an indoor or outdoor wedding? • What season will your wedding take place? • What is the potential head count? • What is your budget? After you answer these questions you can start your search. Typical venues such as hotels, banquet halls, country clubs, barns and community centers will be one of two things: on-site or off-site. Most onsite locations offer the majority of wedding services needed to host a reception. Off-site locations usually provide only the facility for a flat fee. Once you’ve narrowed down options, start looking to find a site that suits all of your needs. Ask yourself the following questions: • Does the venue fit your style, season and budget? • Where is the reception site in relation to the ceremony? • Is the venue large enough to accommodate the estimated number of guests? • If you are having a dinner with dancing afterwards 10 WEDDING PENN MARCH 2019

is the venue large enough to do both? • How many guests can the dance floor comfortably hold? • What services does the venue provide—catering, tables and chairs, serving staff? • Can you bring in any of your own food and drink? • Is parking convenient, or will there be a valet or shuttle service? • Are there any restrictions on music? • How are the acoustics? • Is there sufficient power for speakers and amps? • Regarding décor, are you allowed to add tangible decorations and specialty lighting? • What does the vendor coordinator handle? • Will the venue be doing any remodeling before the wedding day? • Are multiple weddings or events allowed to take place at the same time? Thinking about the answers to these questions when scouting out possible venues can help in the decision-making. And when you do decide on the wedding venue, make sure you understand the nitty-gritty details like service charges, cleaning fees or insurance waivers. Have these outlined in writing, and pay the deposit with a credit card so you have more protection in the unlikely event of a problem.

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BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS:

Designing a Gorgeous Wedding with Flowers 12 WEDDING PENN MARCH 2019

If possible, book a florist eight months or more before your wedding. There are numerous florists in the Harrisburg area including Pealer’s Flowers, Hammaker’s Flower Shop, Royer’s Flowers and Gifts, Blooms by Vickrey, Jeffrey’s Flowers and Home Accents, and Paper Moon Flowers and Events, to name a few. Whoever you choose, your goal is to find someone who is organized and professional and whose style and personality meshes with your own.

Know your wedding colors and ceremony and reception locations. If you have a picture of your wedding dress and any fabric swatches from the bridesmaid dresses, bring those along at your first meeting. Have a budget in mind. The right florist for you will take all of these elements (your style, venue, and budget) and create something special just for you.

BRIDAL BOUQUET You’ll first want to determine the look of your bridal bouquet. All other floral pieces will take their cue from this piece. Full, rounded bouquets are gorgeous, as are cascading bouquets which are a classic choice making a modern comeback. Just as we’re seeing bridesmaids in mix-and-match dresses, we’re seeing mix-and-match bouquets more frequently and mix-and-match boutonnieres as well.

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FLOWERS FOR ALL SEASONS Winter: Amaryllis, Casablanca Lily, Freesia, Gerbera Daisy, Heather Holly, Narcissus, Poinsettia, Rose, Stephanotis. Spring: Peony, Sweet Pea, Lilac, Ranunculus, Hydrangea, Tulip, Calla Lily, Magnolia. Summer: Anemone, Azalea, Camellia, Daffodil, French Tulip, Hyacinth, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Mimosa, Pansy, Primrose, Violet. Fall: Celosia (Cockscomb), Chinese Lantern, Chrysanthemum, Crosnia, Dahlia, Statice. Year-Round: Baby’s Breath, Carnation, Cattleman, Chrysanthemum, Cymbidium Orchid, Daisy, Dendroblum, Orchid, Freesia, Gardenia, Gerbera Daisy, Gladiolus, Iris, Lily, Rose, September Aster, Snapdragon, Stephanotis, Tuberose. Whatever your wedding’s theme and style, by collaborating with your florist, you’re sure to have the flowers of your dreams. Work together, but always remember to trust your florist’s expertise. In so doing, your wedding flowers will be gorgeous.

CEREMONY AND RECEPTION If you’re having your ceremony in a place of worship, check with your officiant for any restrictions before finalizing the flowers. Some churches request that flowers remain on-site for weekend services, though this practice is rather outdated. For the reception, there are countless floral styles to incorporate into the décor, including elegant vases filled with cut flowers, towering candelabras with verdant accents, topiaries, scattered rose petals, assorted small vases with just a few blooms each, and so much more. Keep in mind that the height of the arrangements shouldn’t get in the way of conversation. The key is to either make the arrangements low enough to talk over or high enough to talk under. If your bouquets are doubling as decorations at the reception, equally spacing the bouquets at the head table is a lovely way to go. Finish off the table with a garland of greenery laced with flowers for a gorgeous effect. If your budget allows, consider adding floral flourishes throughout the reception hall to tie everything together. You can also use greenery to fill in a large room. 14 WEDDING PENN MARCH 2019

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Must Have Photos

apturing your special day is a very important thing to consider when wedding planning. It is a good idea to talk to your photographer about shot lists and the things you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want him or her to miss! Most brides desire the big kiss, first dances, vows, and bridal parties, but what are some more shots to consider? 20 WEDDING PENN MARCH 2019

Getting Ready

Ring Bearer & Groom

Having a nice shot of both parties getting ready is a must. Before and afters are fun, so make sure to snag a few shots of you and your friends.

Make this one a fun shot to share with the little man bearing the rings!

Details Whether it’s the shoes, the jewelry, or even the hanger, have your photographer capture a few of the little elements you really love.

Ceremony Space Grab a shot of the altar or full ceremony space. It’s a fun element to share and remember. First look

Don’t miss this sweet little detail. Pair a program or an invitation with other details or flowers from your day.

First looks are growing in popularity and they make the best photos. Talk to your photographer about capturing this special moment. This could be between husband and wife, a bride and her bridesmaids, or even a bride and father.

Decorations

Private Moments

Signs, guest books, and other decorations are always good shots to have.

Take some time at sunset or shortly after the ceremony for some beautiful couple photos (often times this is a photographer’s favorite part of the day, and they end up being your favorite photographs).

Invitations/Ceremony Programs

Ring Shot This is a big must! There are so many ways to be creative with your ring shot, and it makes a perfect cover photo. Try one with just the rings before the ceremony, and one with both of your hands during the reception. Bouquet A sweet detail to remember that will look nice in an album or frame. Flower Girl & Bride If you have a flower girl, a photo of her admiring your dress, or interacting with you is a precious moment to capture.

The Entrance Your first entrance together as bride and groom is such a great thing to capture. Have fun with it! Fun Group Photos Traditional bridal party photos are definitely a must, but so are some fun group shots! Reception Space Ask your photographer to take a few shots of the reception space beforehand. WEDDING PENN MARCH 2019 21

Place Settings

Cake

Dancing

You may have put a lot of work into your little details, so make sure that you capture it.

Yum! Whether it’s cake, donuts, chocolates, or something else, don’t forget to capture your sweet treats before they’re eaten with a photo or two.

Who doesn’t love looking back through photos of your friends and family getting crazy on the dance floor? Consider investing in a photography package that will cover the evening dance parties.

Cake Cutting/Eating

Fun/Special Additions

This little tradition can be a lot of fun. Make sure your photographer is standing by for that perfect shot, whether you play it safe, or go right for the messy alternative!

Some couples add different ceremony elements, or have a fun themed cake or moment during the reception. Make sure your photographer knows which special moments to photograph.

Favors Grab a shot of your party favors set out on tables. Toasts If you’re really sentimental, talk to your photographer about getting a really good shot of each person making a toast. 22 WEDDING PENN MARCH 2019

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Beauty on Your Big Day Ladies, listen up! We have a few simple tips that will help you feel prepared for your wedding day beauty routine to go smoothly, and make you feel just like the princess you are on your special day. • The dress. Start dress shopping 6-12 months in advance; this leaves time for alterations. If you are in the process of losing weight while shopping, or you plan to diet, shopping as soon as possible is better and shopping at your current size is best. It is easier to take a dress in than let one out if you don’t lose as much weight as you hope. • The hair. Choose whether you want your hair done by a friend or family member, or whether you will go to a salon. If you do, make sure you choose a salon close to your venue. Next step is to schedule a trial run to make sure you like the stylist, and the hairstyle you choose! • The makeup. Find a makeup artist that you trust, be it a family member, friend, or suggested professional. If they are able to 24 WEDDING PENN MARCH 2019

do a few different looks and trials for you, invest some time to make that happen. • The nails. Get your nails done 2-3 days in advance. This gives you enough time to fix an accident or mistake should it happen, but not too much time that you wear off your color or tips. • The…other hair. If you’re looking to be waxed for your big day and honeymoon, there’re a few things to consider. If you are used to waxing, going in a 2-3 days before the wedding will work great. If you have never waxed before, take some time to talk to a Wax Specialist. They can answer any questions and make a plan that best fits your needs. (Most sources recommend scheduling your first meeting at least three months out from your wedding day).

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Irish Soda Bread

Made with just a few simple ingredients One of Ireland’s most famous culinary exports, Soda Bread is as traditional as it gets when it comes to Irish cuisine. A product of time when fancy ingredients weren’t available, Soda Bread dates all the way back to the 19th century and the earliest recipe has been traced back to 1836. This quick bread was a favorite among the poorer Irish population as it only needed a few basic ingredients. It was also seen to be good luck as before baking, a cross was cut on the top to ward off evil and protect the household. Soda Bread has remained a firm favorite in kitchens across the country to this day. If you’re looking for a wholesome and hearty bread, then you simply cannot beat Soda Bread served straight from the oven with lots of butter. INGREDIENTS • 4 cups self-raising flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • Pinch of salt • 2 teaspoons sugar • 2 ounces butter • 1 egg • 1½ pint milk DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly dust a flat baking tray with flour. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Add sugar and mix well. Combine butter into dry mix until it looks like breadcrumbs. Add beaten egg and milk to make a soft dough. Make sure it is not too wet or sticky. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently, just enough to bring the dough together. Transfer dough to the floured baking tray. Shape dough into a round. Cut a cross on top. Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown. You will know it is baked when the base produces a hollow sound upon tapping. 7

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CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE INGREDIENTS • 1 corned beef brisket (about 4 pounds) • 2 tablespoons brown sugar • 16 cups cold water • 2 teaspoons black peppercorns • 4 whole allspice berries • 2 whole cloves • 2 bay leaves • 3-1/2 pounds small potatoes (10-15), peeled • 8 medium carrots, halved crosswise • 1 medium head cabbage, cut into wedges

Corned Beef and Cabbage A Staple of St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations By Jacqueline G. Goodwin, Ed.D.

HORSERADISH SAUCE • 3 tablespoons butter • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1 to 1-1/2 cups reserved cooking juices from corned beef • 1 tablespoon sugar • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar • 1/4 cup horseradish MUSTARD SAUCE (OPTIONAL) • 1 cup sour cream • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard • 1/4 teaspoon sugar

DIRECTIONS hile many North Americans associate corned beef and cabbage Preheat the oven to 300°F. Place the corned beef in a colander in the sink and rinse well under cold running water. with Ireland, this popular St. Patrick’s Day meal has roots in Place the corned beef in a large Dutch oven with a tight-fitting America, and is not traditional Irish food. lid; add the water, bay leaves, peppercorns, allspice, and cloves. Corned beef, a salt-cured brisket, was traditionally packed and stored in Bring to a boil, uncovered. Cover and transfer pan to the oven, and barrels with coarse grains, or “corns” of salt. One of the earliest references braise until very tender, about 3 hours and 45 minutes. to corned beef appears in the 12th century Gaelic poem “Aislinge Meic Transfer the corned beef to a cutting board and cover tightly with foil to keep warm. Add the cabbage and potatoes to the Conglinne,” where it references a dainty, gluttonous indulgence. By the cooking liquid and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer 17th century, salting beef had become a major industry for Irish port until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. cities of Cork and Dublin, where Irish beef was cured and exported to Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cabbage to a large platter. Slice the France, England and later to America. corned beef across the grain of the meat into thin slices. Lay the slices With the majority of Irish beef being exported, beef was an expensive over the cabbage and surround it with the potatoes. Ladle some of the hot cooking liquid over the corned beef and season with pepper. Serve source of protein and unavailable to the majority of Irish citizens. Salt pork with vegetables, Horseradish Sauce and, if desired, Mustard Sauce. and bacon, therefore, became the commonly consumed meat protein of Irish tables. Fat from bacon supplemented the lack of fat in the farmhouse HORSERADISH SAUCE diet and Sir Charles Cameron was quoted as saying that he does “not know In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour of any country in the world where so much bacon and cabbage is eaten.” until smooth. Gradually whisk in 1 cup reserved juices. Stir in sugar, vinegar and horseradish; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook Even today corned beef and cabbage appears infrequently in Irish pubs and stir until thickened. If desired, thin with additional juices. and restaurants, except for those in heavily tourist areas, and is much Season to taste with additional sugar, vinegar or horseradish. more likely to be replaced its traditional counterpart - an Irish stew with cabbage, leeks, and a bacon joint. MUSTARD SAUCE After the Irish potato famine of the mid-19th century brought hundreds Mix all ingredients. of Irish immigrants to the shores of America, the newly immigrated Irish Americans found corned beef to be both more accessible and more affordable than it was in Ireland. Both corned beef and cabbage were ingredients of the lower working class, and their popularity among the Irish population likely had little to do with similarities to the food of Ireland and more to do with the relatively inexpensive nature of salt cured beef and green cabbage. It didn’t take long for corned beef and cabbage to become associated with St. Patrick’s Day. Maybe it was on Lincoln’s mind when he chose the menu for his first Inaugural Luncheon on March 4, 1861, which was corned beef, cabbage and potatoes. The popularity of corned beef and cabbage never crossed the Atlantic to the homeland. Instead of corned beef and cabbage, the traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal eaten in Ireland is lamb or bacon. In fact, many of what we consider St. Patrick’s Day celebrations didn’t make it there until recently. St. Patrick’s Day parades and festivals began in the United States. And, until 1970, pubs were closed by law in Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day. It was originally a day about religion and family. Today in Ireland, thanks to Irish tourism and Guinness, you will find many of the Irish American traditions including corned beef and cabbage. 7

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MARKET CROSS PUB & BREWERY Celebrates 25 Years of Great Memories It’s no joke. On Apr. 1, Market Cross Pub & Brewery will be 25 years old. As part of the Pub’s birthday celebration, Ashleigh Corby invites everyone to “Help us celebrate the 25 years of memories, great friends and pub love on March 30 with a party featuring ‘Funktion Band.’” Corby also extends the invitation for folks to attend the official pub birthday on Apr. 1 with a toast and birthday cake at 5 p.m. with pub-themed trivia following at 7 p.m. “Our pub was one of the first restaurants in the area to offer imports and craft beer,” says Corby. “In 1999, my parents expanded the property to include a garage brewery in the back, opening under the name ‘Market Cross Brewery’ in 2002.” Some of the brewery’s most popular brews are Olde Yeller IPA, English Red Ale and the always sought after Excalibur Imperial Stout. However, if you want to enjoy these tasty brews you need to go in person as the brewery does not distribute outside of the pub. In 2015, Corby took part ownership in the business to ensure the pub family could continue on for another generation. In 2016, JoAnne Goss passed on, leaving Father and daughter to carry on “my Mother’s pub love for many years to come.” “We look forward to the next 25 years, creating more memories and showing our pub love to all of our wonderful customers,” says Corby. Market Cross Brewery & Pub is located at 113 North Hanover Street, Carlisle. For hours of operation and more information about birthday celebration events, go to www.marketcrosspub.com

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TEXAS ROADHOUSE Gives Back Restaurants are at the center of many communities. They band neighbors together, create venues for celebrations, and act as gathering places for family and friends. And with Talmond Luckett at the helm at the Texas Roadhouse in Harrisburg, it’s no exception. Luckett, owner and manager, says he’s proud to part of a chain that makes it possible for all people can come and enjoy the finest meals, all entrees made from scratch, at an affordable price. With an extensive menu that focuses on hand-cut steaks which are never frozen, Luckett says his restaurant offers ribs chicken and seafood, in addition to burgers, sandwiches, salads and appetizers. Luckett also loves to give back to his Harrisburg community, partnering with Bethesda Mission on Thanksgiving. Last year, Luckett and his staff cooked 50 turkeys and a copious amount of mashed potatoes and an equal amount of corn plus other dishes which they delivered to the Mission as part of Bethesda’s traditional Thanksgiving Dinner for over 175 people. “When you contribute to your neighbors and community, it not only makes your smile a bit brighter, but also establishes your restaurant and brand as a place with heart,” says Luckett. Texas Roadhouse is located at 3529 Union Deposit Road, off I-83, in front of Gabriels. Hours: Monday-Friday, 3 p.m.to 10 p.m.; Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call ahead at 717-565-1194. Place your go order online at TexasRoadhouse.com.