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The Susquehanna River THE MAIN STREET OF WESTERN LANCASTER AND EASTERN YORK COUNTIES

He UNDERSTANDS patients’ pain.

Perry J. Argires, MD, FAANS, FACS Neurosurgeon Specializing in Cervical Disc Replacement and Spine Care Voted as the Best Surgeon in Lancaster County LNP Readers’ Choice Favorite Neurosurgeon

Not only does Dr. Perry J. Argires have 22 years of experience in relieving patients’ pain, but he’s experienced that pain, first-hand.

“I’ve had two neck surgeries myself, so I’ve been in the patient’s chair too,” says Dr. Argires. “It gives me a deeper understanding of what my patients are going through—I have more compassion for their pain, and it makes me more appreciative of quality of life.”

Dr. Argires is the senior partner at Argires Marotti Neurosurgical Associates of Lancaster— a practice he originally founded with his father.

Today, there are five highly-skilled doctors on staff, addressing a wide range of spinal, neurological, and chronic pain disorders. “I’ve had a special interest in neck surgery, specifically disc replacement surgery, since 2007—going back 15 years,” says Dr. Argires, considered a leading expert in spinal disorders, including cervical disc replacement surgery. He practices minimally-invasive approaches, and his patients include those with Spinal Stenosis, disc disorder, and spinal tumors.

Dr. Argires encourages anyone with chronic pain to call Neurosurgical Associates of Lancaster to begin their healing journey.

Treatment plans are customized for each patient to alleviate pain and restore quality of life. “Back pain and neck pain are a leading cause of missed workdays, for those over the age of 40,” says Dr. Argires. “The doctors in our practice provide the highest level of spinal surgical care, neurological care, and treat-ment of chronic pain disorders in south central Pennsylvania.” Argires Marotti Neurosurgical Associates of Lancaster also treats patients with Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and migraine headaches, and offers screenings for

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early-onset Alzheimer’s disease/dementia. The practice also includes Dr. Louis A. Marotti, a spine fellowship-trained neurosurgeon; neurologist Dr. Jarod B. John who treats patients with migraine headache disorders, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s disease; Dr. Jack Smith, a fellowship-trained physiatrist who specializes in interventional treatments for spinal pain. Additionally, Dr. Steven M. Falowski recently joined the practice. A worldrenowned expert in neuromodulation therapies for chronic pain disorders, he was recently recognized as a leader among his colleagues and was chosen to serve on the board of the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS). Dr. Falowski also provides innovative surgical treatments for movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor.

Community ties are extremely important to the entire staff at Argires Marotti Neurosurgical Associates of Lancaster. “I lived in Lancaster County throughout my grade school and high school years, and I grew up in the Greek Orthodox Church,” says Dr. Argires. “Lancaster County and south central Pennsylvania is such a great place to live and raise a family, so I’m very fortunate to feel like I’m always surround(by Karen Hendricks) ed by extended family.”

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JULY 2022 | VOLUME 36 | NUMBER 3 ON THE COVER: Jordan Bush

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The Susquehanna River …

The Main Street of Western Lancaster and Eastern York Counties

photographed the Susquehanna River as the sun traveled across Columbia’s Veterans Memorial Bridge, which opened to the public in 1930.

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Wrightsville …

Surrounded by Beauty History and natural beauty abound here, making it the perfect headquarters for the Susquehanna National Heritage Area.

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Columbia …

Is for History Lovers Meet Daisy and Tony Pagan, who took an unused building that predates the Civil War and transformed it into a residence for themselves and an events venue. Now they are working on a similar project at an adjacent property. Columbia is becoming a mecca for antiques, vintage and maker-made items.

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Marietta …

Art is Second Nature Historic preservation and organizations such as The Marietta Community House, Susquehanna Stage and Marietta Art Alive have played a role in revitalizing this riverside town.

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Go Forest Bathing

The Conoy Wetlands Nature Preserve and Falmouth Forest Garden are perfect places along the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail to take a stroll or ride a bike through the woods.

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Foodographer

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Table for Two

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Why We Love Lancaster

Be Scene!

Live music, theatre, art gallery and museum exhibits, art/ craft/maker shows, outdoor activities and fundraising events are once again dotting the calendar. Visit our website, lancastercountymag.com, to make plans and order tickets.

Jordan Bush learns about the nuances of competitive barbeque from Nick Santoleri and Scott Nemeth, whose team is called The Fat is Where it’s At Barbeque.

Dining options along the Susquehanna offer a wide world of variety. See what’s available in Columbia, Marietta, Bainbridge and Wrightsville.

History abounds here! Have you ever taken notice of the centuries-old stone mile markers that are still visible along Lancaster’s roadways? Bill Simpson delves into their history.

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Special Advertising Sections This year’s small towns features focus on the river towns of Columbia, Marietta and Wrightsville. Whether you’re looking to experience unique dining, the arts, history, the outdoors, antiques or shopping, the advertisers in these special sections are ready to welcome you.

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Small Towns:

The Susquehanna River The towns along the Susquehanna River in Lancaster and York counties are brimming with historical experiences, locally owned restaurants, antique shops, businesses to help create your dream home and activities to enjoy this summer.

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Immerse yourself in history at BOOTLEG ANTIQUES & ODDITIES, where the past comes alive! The unique indoor antiques warehouse is located in a building dating back to 1822 that was once used as a washing machine factory and bootleg distillery during prohibition. As you walk into the store, you are welcomed like you are part of the family. Explore two floors filled with unique treasures from over 70 quality dealers including jewelry, furniture, décor, signs and other oddities. Their dealers take great pride in displaying their hand-selected treasures for sale. Bootleg Antiques is the only antique shop in Columbia to also offer an in-house café that serves baked goods, soups, sandwiches and drinks. Come find your next forever treasures! Learn more at bootlegantiques.net.

The COLUMBIA MARKET HOUSE is a treasure located in the heart of this historic river town. The plans for this structure originated in 1868 with Robert Crane, an engineer and contractor with the railroad and one of the men responsible for stopping the advance of the Confederate troops by helping to burn the covered bridge across the Susquehanna River. Opened on September 17, 1869, the Market has served as an anchor for this community.

Produce, pretzels, soups, salads, sodas, smoothies, knickknacks, and this and that; it’s all at Columbia Market House.

Visit the Columbia Market House and discover the best of Lancaster County.

Located just off the square, park and spend the day browsing Columbia’s downtown shops, breweries, eateries, antique havens, and more!

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Special Advertising Section The Borough funded construction of the Market House, an anomaly at a time when many of the market buildings in the state were privately funded. Added later, there are still historic jail cells in the basement.

In 2019, after being closed for a few years, Columbia, in partnership with the state, once again invested in this building and on May 29, 2021, the Market House reopened with a restaurant, stand spaces and room for special events.

THE GILDED LILY, based in Columbia, is a multifaceted company

dedicated to all things horticultural and decorative. Tim Arpin, who is a graduate of Chicago’s DuPage Horticultural School, launched The Gilded Lily in 1989 in order to provide residential and business clients with exceptional landscaping services, seasonal and special occasion décor, floral arrangements, vegetable/herb gardening, container planting and maintenance and more. Using distinctive flowers, lush plants, topiaries, vibrant colors and accent lighting, The Gilded Lily creates atmospheres that take beauty beyond the basics. From simple, understated

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elegance to all-out glamour, The Gilded Lily can craft whatever environment you desire. Visit arpinsgildedlily.com or call 717-575-8567 for more information.

Since 2004, GREENAWALT ROOFING has been known throughout Lancaster County for exceptional residential and commercial roofing and full exterior services. From roofs to siding and gutters, they’re your one-call solution for all exterior needs. Voted a favorite roofer in LNP Readers’ Choice Awards from 2016-2021, Greenawalt operates with the goal of achieving 100% customer satisfaction and exceeding expectations.

They only use the highest-quality materials with precision installation and workmanship on all jobs. To their customers’ benefit, their commitment to superior installation is reinforced by an unmatched, industry-leading 12-year warranty on all their work. Greenawalt carries 5-Star SELECT ShingleMaster™ status with international buildingmaterials manufacturer, CertainTeed.

Their service area extends outside of Lancaster into neighboring counties, and they recently opened a second location to serve the Pittsburgh area.

BURNING BRIDGE ANTIQUES MARKET is Columbia’s destination for antiques. With over 200 dealers and hundreds of consignors, Burning Bridge Antiques is the most exciting and innovative antiques market in the area.

The 24,000-square-foot market originated as a hardware store and sewing factory in the late 1800s and is named after the 1863 bridge burning during the Civil War, when Union forces prevented the Confederate Army’s invasion of Lancaster by burning the Columbia-Wrightsville covered bridge. Today, Burning Bridge Antiques features modern conveniences while preserving the historic beauty of the market. Explore three floors filled with an ever-changing inventory of treasures, all of which are unique and hand-selected with care. You will always find something new here! There is plenty of free off-street parking and convenient access for loading your treasures to take home. For more information, visit burningbridgeantiques.com.

The NATIONAL WATCH & CLOCK MUSEUM has been a beloved Lancaster County attraction for more than 40 years, providing kids and adults alike with hours of learning and enjoyment. As

you enter the museum’s beautiful rotunda and begin your tour of international timepieces, you’ll know you’ve stepped into something special – all the time in the world!

Learn what makes a clock tick and how clocks revolutionized travel at sea and life on land. Find out how the pocket watch evolved into the wristwatch. Discover the history, art and technology of timekeeping as told by more than 13,000 items, the largest collection in North America. Visiting the National Watch & Clock Museum is the closest you’ll come to time travel!

And while you’re there, check out a unique, time-themed gift shop filled with books, gifts and gear. Visit museumoftime.org for details on admission, hours, tickets and upcoming events.

Have some old-fashioned family fun with ice cream, delicious food and mini golf at SCOOPS ICE CREAM & GRILLE and BOULDERS MINIATURE GOLF in Mountville. Choose from 24 flavors of hand-dipped ice cream, as well as soft serve, sundaes, milkshakes and homemade waffle cones. In addition to ice cream, Scoops offers a full menu, including cheesesteaks, Angus beef burgers, award-winning pork BBQ and more. The mini golf course features 19 challenging holes alongside streams, ponds and cascading waterfalls.

Cool off this summer with Scoops’ Christmas in July celebration! From July 18-31, the mini golf course will be decorated for Christmas and Santa will visit every night from 5-8 p.m. Be sure to try a scoop of their special holiday ice cream flavors, including eggnog, peppermint stick and rum raisin. Also, on National Ice Cream Day (July 17), enjoy $1 scoops all day long. For more information, visit scoopsgrille.com.

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The Susquehanna is one of the oldest rivers in the world and is the fourth-oldest in the United States. At 444 miles in length, it is the longest river on the East Coast. It drains 27,500 square miles, including nearly half of Pennsylvania. No doubt, the word “Susquehanna” is derived from a Native word, as many of the tribes living along its banks had words to describe its attributes.

One word, from the Lenapes, is “siskewahane,” which means “muddy river.” Captain John Smith attempted to venture up the river in 1615, but the rocky terrain proved problematic and he had to terminate the expedition.

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The Susquehanna River The Main Street of Western Lancaster and Eastern York Counties

Thanks to the development of recreational trails on both sides of the Susquehanna, river towns such as Columbia, Marietta and Wrightsville are experiencing a revitalization that extends to a growing interest in residential real estate, a resurgence of downtown businesses, the arrival of outfitters that cater to the needs of those using land and water trails and entrepreneurs repurposing buildings for such uses as art, dining, events and lodging.

In the opinion of Mark Platts, who heads the Susquehanna National Heritage Area, the combined efforts of government, the business community, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, philanthropists and those who love and respect the area’s natural environs have helped to “put us on the map.”

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Wrightsville

The view from atop Highpoint Scenic Vista & Recreation Area in York County takes in the riverscape on both sides of the Susquehanna. Interestingly, the border between Lancaster and York counties is not located in the middle of the river – Lancaster County extends to the shoreline of York County.

Surrounded by Beauty

The area around historic Wrightsville is defined by unsurpassed natural beauty.

Travel to Long Level and you’ll find the Zimmerman Center for Heritage, which serves as the headquarters of the Susquehanna National Heritage Area and is the state’s official Visitor Contact and Passport Station for the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.

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March 12, 2019, the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act (Senate Bill 47) was signed into law by the president. According to a press release from the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, “The bipartisan legislation contains more than 120 public lands, resources, sportsmen, conservation, and water management bills. The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 92 to 8 on February 12, and the House passed it on February 26 by a vote of 363 to 62.”

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A Collaborative Effort Senate Bill 47 had an almost-immediate impact on Lancaster and York counties, as it designates the areas that border the lower watershed of the river as the Susquehanna National Heritage Area (SNHA). The designation is the 55th of its kind. It differs from national park status in that heritage areas are maintained through a combination of public and private funding sources.

Heritage areas also differ from national parks in that people live, work and operate businesses within their boundaries. Heritage areas are free to use the national park logo and benefit from the presence of rangers from the National Park Service.

In the case of the Susquehanna National Heritage Area, funding and collaboration are provided by private donors and partners including the National Park Service, PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, County of Lancaster, County of York and Columbia Borough.

ACTUALLY, the groundwork for establishing such an area was launched in 2001, when Lancaster and York counties together were designated as one of 12 Pennsylvania Heritage Areas and a nonprofit

organization – Lancaster-York Heritage Region – was founded to manage the heritage area. According to Mark Platts, who is the president of the SNHA, it represented the first time interested parties – public and private – from both sides of the Susquehanna River came together to make people aware of the natural and cultural treasures that exist within Lancaster and York counties, with the unifying factor being the Susquehanna River.

Mark is very aware of the “urban myths” that surround rivers and hold that they create psychological barriers that prevent locals from traveling to “the other side” for shopping, attending community events and playing tourist. He views a river – especially his beloved Susquehanna – through different eyes. “Rivers are uniters, not dividers,” he professes. He personifies that sentiment, as he makes his way to Long Level, York County, from his home in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, nearly every day. He appreciates and loves to experience what both counties have to offer.

Mark, who grew up in York County, brings a wealth of experience in urban planning, community development, landscape conservation and heritage tourism development to the job. After working in

Orlando, Florida, Seattle, Washington, and Washington, D.C., he accepted the position of Lancaster-York Heritage Region’s first executive director in 2003. “Our office was located at the York County History Center,” he recalls. Educational and recreational programs offered by the Lancaster-York Heritage Region debuted that same year.

By 2008-09, those initiatives were “coming together” and making an impact.

After a strategic-planning process with the board of directors and staff, the group changed its name to Susquehanna Gateway Heritage Area, shifting the focus to river history and outdoor recreation. Thus began an 11-year effort for Congressional designation of both counties as a National Heritage Area. “From a marketing perspective, there are countless stories to be told here that relate to the Revolutionary and Civil wars, Captain John Smith venturing up the river, the Susquehannocks, the Underground Railroad, the burning of the bridge in 1863, the development of industry and the list goes on,” Mark notes.

GROWTH IS ALSO attributed to gaining an official “home” for the regional organization. In 2007, John and Kathryn Zimmerman donated a historic home in Long Level to the Lancaster-York Heritage Region.

The house, which dates to the mid-1700s was beautifully restored by the Zimmermans in the 1990s. In honor of their contribution, it was named the John and Kathryn Zimmerman Center for Heritage.

Since moving to the site, SNHA has enhanced it with a waterfront pavilion, a boardwalk, a floating dock, a paddle-craft landing and much more. Inside, a room is devoted to the story of the Susquehannocks.

Exhibits of historical items are also on view.

Art lovers will appreciate that the walls of each room are hung with paintings that depict various aspects of the river and were part of the Visions of the Susquehanna exhibit that was curated by Wrightsville artist Rob Evans in 2006 and traveled the state through 2008. According to Mark, artists from the 1800s were drawn to the Susquehanna River, as they considered the river valley to be an exotic location.

“The fact that we now had a high-quality visitors facility on the river prompted the National Park Service to designate the site as an official visitor center for the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, a water trail that traverses the entire Susquehanna and the Chesapeake Bay,” Mark explains of bringing the National Park arrowhead symbol to the entire area for the first time.

Behind the Zimmerman Center is the 180-acre Native Lands County Park, portions of which overlap the Mason-Dixon Trail and

Adirondack chairs that fill a patio at the Zimmerman Center provide a comfortable place to relax and take in the solitude of the river.

Susquehanna National Heritage Area is headquartered in a historic home that dates to the mid-1700s. John and Kathryn Zimmerman restored it in the 1990s and gifted it to the Lancaster-York Heritage Region in 2007, thus the center is named in their honor.

The walls of the rooms inside the Zimmerman Center are hung with river-oriented paintings.

The painting on the left – Down River – is by Mark Workman of Lititz.

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Above: This year marks the 50th anniversary of Hurricane Agnes, which devastated the area in late June 1972.

At the time it was the costliest hurricane on record, as it caused $2.1 billion in damage that extended from the Caribbean to Canada. Artist Peter Paone’s Agnes Susquehanna – Born 1972 depicts the devastation and suffering that occurred along the Susquehanna in the aftermath of the storm.

Below: One of the rooms in the Zimmerman Center is dedicated to the story of the Susquehannocks, whose last-known encampment was located at the rear of the property.

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whose waystops include a cemetery in which members of the Dritt family are buried.

Johann Tritt/Dritt, a Swiss émigré, soldier, farmer, businessman and ferry operator, had purchased the property in 1783.

Previous to that, the property had been home to the last-known settlement of the Susquehannocks, who departed the area by 1680, making their way to Maryland. Some remnants of the tribe returned several years later, settling in Lancaster County, where they were known as the Conestogas. Trails meander through hayfields and at times offer views of the river and beyond that, Lancaster County. It’s truly a beautiful and peaceful place to commune with nature.

Across the river is another SNHAmanaged facility – Columbia Crossing River Trails Center – which is owned by Columbia Borough and sits in the shadow of Veterans Memorial Bridge and is fronted by Columbia River Park. The center hosts educational programs, art exhibits and serves as the trailhead for land and water routes. It can also be rented for private events. It is managed by Hope Byers.

Both centers are utilized by school groups for field trips. Students in fourth grade visit the Zimmerman Center for NPS Junior Ranger field trips that entail history lessons (via a scavenger hunt), hiking and creek walks. They are also sworn in as junior rangers at the end of their visit. Fifth graders head for Columbia Crossing for Canoemobile field trips, through which they learn more about river history and the environment and then go on canoe rides.

The programs are made possible through a grant from the National Park Foundation.

Mark estimates that 2,000 students have thus far visited the two sites. “It’s really gratifying to welcome the students,” he says.

As for adults, visitation to the area has no doubt surpassed expectations. Finding parking at lots along the river on weekends is a challenge. When Jordan Bush and I were out for photography purposes on weekdays in mid-May, we were surprised to see the number of cars in the parking lots. Hit the trail – any trail – and you’ll encounter hikers, dog walkers, parents pushing baby strollers, roller bladers and, of course, lots of bicycle riders. The opening of the Safe Harbor trestle that connects two portions of the Enola Low Grade Rail Trail will undoubtedly spur new interest and turnout.

Mark became aware of the phenomenon when the Zimmerman Center was closed during COVID shutdowns but the park behind the facility remained open. “Even though the center was closed for two months in 2020, I kept coming to the office,” he recalls. “I remember the first time I left for the day and walked outside to find our parking lot packed with cars. It was an amazing sight to see!”

We’re Going to Need a Bigger Boat!

Over the course of the last three summers, SNHA offered free tours of the river via pontoon boats. “We were doing four trips a day on Saturday and Sunday, each lasting an hour and 20 minutes,” Mark says. “When word first got out, so many people were trying to make reservations online that the website crashed.”

Taking a cue from Chief Brody in the movie Jaws, Mark saw the need for a bigger boat. Fortunately, the owners of Shank’s Mare Outfitters in Long Level knew of the perfect candidate from visiting Lake Otsego – the headwaters of the Susquehanna – in Cooperstown, New York. Dating to 1912, the classic electric-powered boat was originally owned by Adolphus Busch (of AnheuserBusch beer fame), who named it Chief Uncas (in honor of a Native character in James Fenimore Cooper’s novel, The Last of the Mohicans).

The boat remained in the Busch family until 2021, when SNHA made an offer to purchase it. “Walt Rowen, who was the board chairman at the time, and I went up to Cooperstown in 2019 over the Christmas holidays to look it over,” Mark says. They returned in September 2020 to take a cruise on the boat. “It was pleasant and relaxing,” he recalls. SNHA – with help from private donors and public grants – successfully purchased it in July 2021. The purchase showcased the partnership forged by Lancaster and York counties as major funding was provided by Ann Barshinger (Lancaster) and Doug Hoke and George and Bambi Long (York).

The soon to be Coast Guard-certified boat arrived in Marietta in October 2021, where it has been stored and undergoing a cleaning/fine-tuning process. SNHA hopes to have it operating in Long Level by midJuly and continuing through early October.

Riders will incur a fee that will help to keep the 55-foot-long boat in tip-top condition for years to come. Mark also sees it being used for private events.

Highpoint, which is comprised of 87 acres, was created in 2007. The pathway that circles the hill leads to a summit that provides unsurpassed views of the riverscape and countryside.

The Mason-Dixon Trail bisects the park.

Native Lands County Park features trails that meander through hayfields and include waystops that relate to area history.

The Mifflin Farm, which was originally owned by members of the Wright family, has been substantiated as a stop on the Underground Railroad. It will become a major visitors center in the region. Plans call for the development of a Discovery Center and an educational center that will focus on the Underground Railroad.

Focus will also be put on the skirmish that took place on the farm between Confederate and Union soldiers prior to the burning of the bridge that spanned the river in order to prevent Confederate forces from advancing to the North.

We Need a Bigger Visitors Center, Too! Mark is especially excited about the recent acquisition of the historic Mifflin house and farm by SNHA partner, The Conservation Fund, for transfer to SNHA within a year. The farm sits off the Route 30 exit for Wrightsville. Its original owner was John Wright Sr., who operated a ferry service in Columbia and went on to purchase hundreds of acres in what is now Hellam Township. His children inherited his holdings, with Susanna Wright and her husband, L A N C A S T E R C O U N T Y M A G A Z I N E | J U LY 2 0 2 2

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Top to bottom: Mark Platts (right) is the president of Susquehanna National Heritage Area, while Jackie Kramer is on staff as a park ranger with the National Park Service.

Chief Uncas, a 55-footlong electric-powered boat that was purchased

by SNHA in 2021, will become a tour boat on the Susquehanna later this summer. Visit SusqNHA.org for reservation information.

Photo courtesy of SNHA. Students in fourth grade can visit the Zimmerman Center for field trips, while fifth graders travel to Columbia Crossing. Photo courtesy of SNHA.

Jonathan Mifflin, being granted the acreage that included a farmhouse. They named the farm Hybla. Their son, Samuel, then inherited it. As Quakers, the Wrights and Mifflins denounced the practice of slavery and Hybla became an integral part of the Underground Railroad, as Wrightsville-Columbia provided enslaved people with a major connection to points further north. Hybla is one of only a few “stops” that can be verified as Samuel Mifflin shared his memories with Dr. Robert Smedley, who wrote History of the Underground Railroad in Chester and the Neighboring Counties of Pennsylvania in the 1880s.

The farm is also significant in that it was the scene of a skirmish between Confederate and Union forces in late June 1863. The Confederates planned to cross the covered bridge that spanned the river between Wrightsville and Columbia and make their way to Philadelphia or Harrisburg. Union troops were outmanned and retreated to Columbia, where they made plans to block Confederate progress across the bridge with explosives.

When that failed, they resorted to destroying the bridge with fire. A few days later, the Battle of Gettysburg ensued.

SNHA will complete acquisition of the property from The Conservation Fund in 2023.

Plans call for transforming the property into a visitors center. Potential projects include a Discovery Center in which the area’s history will be shared through heritage exhibits and art. Adaptive reuse will be used to restore and modernize the barn complex for those purposes. The farmhouse will also be restored; plans call for it to serve as an educational center whose focus is interpreting the Underground Railroad. A park-like area will focus on the skirmish that took place prior to the burning of the bridge. A greenway will link the property to the river. Observation silos will provide views of the countryside and riverscape. “It’s probably a 10-year project,” Mark says.

The visitors center is part of the region’s quest to encourage visitors to spend “just one more day” in the area. “We want visitors to experience our natural wonders and fascinating history,” Mark says, noting that the economic impact would be substantial for river towns such as Wrightsville, Columbia and Marietta. “Ten million visitors come to Lancaster and York counties on an annual basis,” he says. “They spend an average of $200-$400 per day. If just five percent of those visitors would spend an extra day with us, the region would definitely benefit,” he says, placing the increased revenue at $100,000,000 per year.

For more information about the activities that are available in the Susquehanna National Heritage Area, visit SusqNHA.org.

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For information about Wrightsville events, visit historicwrightsvillePA.org.

Columbia

Is for History Lovers

Thanks to historic preservation, adaptive reuse and the evergrowing presence of antiques shops, Columbia is attracting the attention of tourists and entrepreneurs alike.

Daisy and Tony Pagan have combined all three phenomena by restoring a 150-year-old building on Locust Street, adapting it to serve as an events venue and their residence and decorating it with finds they discovered during the renovation process.

Tony and Daisy Pagan live on the second floor of the building they restored on Locust Street.

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are regarded as consummate multitaskers, but Daisy takes it to another level. She not only plans and hosts what she calls “celebrating joy” events that are held in the first-floor venue she named Perfect Settings, but she is the manager of Murphy’s Mercantile & Co., which is part of Hinkle’s Restaurant and is modeled on the concept of general stores of yesteryear, as it offers everything from candy, greeting cards and gifts to seasonal items, home accessories and more. She also oversees the foodoriented stand Murphy’s Mercantile operates at the Columbia Market House and is the vice president of the Columbia Merchants Association. She is also a grandmother.

According to Daisy, Tony is not one to let the grass grow under his feet either.

“That man works eight days a week,” she says. When he’s not fulfilling his duties as a sales rep for Ecolab, Tony helps Daisy with the set-up and tear-down of events held at Perfect Settings. He utilized his carpentry skills to restore the building, creating a first-floor venue, a second-floor residence and a rooftop terrace that offers a view of the Susquehanna River. “He did 80% of the work himself,” Daisy reports. The two aren’t finished. Last year they purchased an adjacent building, for which they have plans.

WHAT ATTRACTED THE Lancasterborn Pagans to Columbia? Frustration and economics played key roles. Daisy has been an event planner for as long as she can remember and in working with brides and party hostesses, she became frustrated by the lack of mid-sized venues that were available in Lancaster during the early 2000s. The available venues were either too big or too small to accommodate her clients’ guest lists.

One day, she shared her frustrations with her boss. “I was the personal assistant to Richard Good,” she says of the former owner of Good’s Furniture & Carpet. “I was working with a bride from Philadelphia and I shared with him that we were having a difficult time scheduling visits to venues.

I said, ‘I should just open my own.’ He encouraged me to go for it and told me, ‘You’ll always have regrets if you don’t.’”

Top to bottom: The building’s first floor is home to Perfect Settings, an events venue that seats 100 guests.

The Pagans acquired the property next door in order to gain access to a courtyard they are in the process of updating and landscaping. It will be used for wedding ceremonies and prereception cocktails.

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The first floor of the building the Pagans are renovating is dedicated to retail (Thistle & Sage Creative). The red/white/blue bunting and decorations were in place for a decorating contest downtown businesses took part in for Memorial Day.

The Columbia Crossing River Trails Center welcomes visitors to exhibits and private events. It also serves as a trailhead for river and hiking trails. The state is in the preliminary stages of carrying out rehabilitative work on Veterans Memorial Bridge, which was completed and opened in 1930. One idea on the drawing board is to install lights under the bridge in hopes of enticing mayflies away from the fixtures that illuminate the roadway on the bridge.

While Daisy never considered herself to be an entrepreneur, she credits Mr. Good for giving her the courage to dream. Fortunately, Tony had her back, as well. The search was on for a suitable building.

One day, while visiting her sister in Columbia, Daisy became aware of a building on Locust Street that was sitting empty.

Even though it wasn’t for sale, it piqued Daisy’s interest. A neighbor had access to it and offered to give Daisy and Tony a tour.

Built in 1850, it had become a time capsule of Columbia’s history, as it originally served as the home of the town’s Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Daisy understands the first floor of the building was home to the post office, while the second floor held a ballroom. Offices and meeting spaces filled the third and fourth floors. In the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, the building served as a hospital. It also was the site of a speakeasy, a machine shop, a shoe factory and most recently, a sewing factory.

The building was anything but empty – remnants of the sewing factory greeted the

Pagans when they walked in. Rows of sewing machines filled the first floor, while scraps of cloth and other materials filled the cellar.

Creepy was their first impression. “The place was such a mess that Tony turned around and left,” Daisy recalls. “I think I ran out,” Tony says. Despite her husband’s reaction, Daisy was intrigued and toured the entire building.

The two then began scouting properties in Lancaster. “The price difference for square footage was huge,” Daisy notes. Tony had second thoughts about the building in Columbia and suggested that they take another look at it. This time, he deemed it had possibilities. They negotiated a price with the building’s owner, took a deep breath and hoped they had made the right decision.

Daisy’s enthusiasm waned, however, when Richard Good shared that he had driven to Columbia to check out the property and questioned if she and Tony had made a mistake. “Are you sure you know what you’re doing?” Daisy remembers him asking. He couldn’t help but notice boarded-

up storefronts and blighted properties as he drove through town. She had to agree with his assessment but countered that she had a feeling Columbia was on the path to revitalization. “I hope you’re right and I’m wrong,” he told her.

Tony spent the next year creating a home for them on the second floor. (A fire had destroyed the third and fourth floors.)

The following year was spent creating the events venue.

Perfect Settings, which opened in 2007, provided the dazzle that Locust Street needed. Open houses and coverage via The Knot helped to put the 100-seat venue on the map. “We are totally booked for 2022,” Daisy reports, noting that it represents a complete turnaround from 2020, when the pandemic closed venues such as Perfect Settings. “It was really painful,” Daisy says, noting that she and Tony chose “to do the right thing” and refunded the down-payments couples and hostesses had made. Thinking 2021 would represent a return to normalcy was met with more pandemic-related challenges. “It feels

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good to be back,” she says of an event-filled 2022 and beyond.

WHEN HINKLE’S ANNOUNCED it would be closing in 2017 – after 124 years – townspeople were in shock at the prospect of losing such a landmark. Entrepreneurs Don and Becky Murphy stepped in and announced they would be purchasing the property. After making extensive renovations, the couple reopened the restaurant and ultimately leased it to Don Murphy, John Sipe, Tom Davis and Robin Ortman, who have 70 years of combined management and restaurant experience, some of it via Hinkle’s.

The Murphys also revamped the gift shop and invited Daisy to manage it. Since then, Daisy has had the opportunity to collaborate on other economic development projects the Murphys are undertaking. She is excited that the Murphys’ investment company, Cimarron Investments, will be developing a property that sits catty-corner across the intersection of Locust and South Second streets from her and Tony’s properties. Announced in 2018 but delayed by the pandemic, the Chip Factory Hotel will employ adaptive reuse to transform a former potato chip factory that closed in 1940 into a premier Ascend Hotel Collection property that will feature approximately 79 guest rooms, as well as meeting spaces, a restaurant and bar and a rooftop lounge.

AS FOR THE PAGANS, they purchased the building that is adjacent to theirs in order to expand Perfect Settings’ offerings to include a courtyard that can be used for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hour. At one time, both buildings had access to the courtyard but at one point the entryway from 200 Locust was bricked over, which Tony plans to remedy. “In order to gain the courtyard, we had to buy the entire building,” Daisy notes. “Tony really wanted that courtyard! So, we’re back to square one,” she says of rehabbing a building.

Over the past year they created retail space on the first floor; it is now home to Thistle & Sage Creative, which specializes in custom floral arrangements and wreaths, home and garden décor, original fine art and a line of sunscreen products from Beautycounter. The second and third floors will be dedicated to a spacious (2,500 square feet) apartment. Tony is excited to put the finishing touches on the courtyard that was designed and built by Tom Jones Landscape & Lawn Care of Marietta.

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refurbished Columbia River Park provides a perfect setting as it offers backdrops that include the river and Veterans Memorial Bridge. “It’s perfect for people who are on a tight timeline,” she says of the river’s close proximity to her venue.

DAISY IS PROUD to live and work in Columbia for another reason: the collaborative spirit that exists among organizations such as the Columbia Merchants Association, Susquehanna National Heritage Area, Create Columbia, the Columbia Economic Development District and Columbia Historic Preservation Society, as well as nonprofit groups and government. Businesses and entrepreneurs are taking notice. “The Welcome Wagon committee [an arm of the Columbia Merchants Association] has probably been averaging three ribbon cuttings a month,” she says of recent economic activity in the town. The annual holiday event, An Old-fashioned Christmas, which coincides with Small Business Saturday (following Thanksgiving), will be celebrating its fifth year. “Our goal and motto is to get feet in the streets,” she notes.

Despite progress, Columbians continue to take pride in the fact that the town marches to the beat of its own drum. It’s no secret that Columbia has been perceived as Lancaster County’s “wild west” town since its earliest days. To a degree, Columbia embraces that perception. A person noted on the Columbia Spy’s Facebook page that Columbia is “cool” in a “bad-ass” sort of way.

Go Antiquing!

Antiques are hot! The younger generation is discovering the allure of antique and vintage décor and furniture. Because of pandemic-related supply-chain issues, consumers are opting to shop for furnishings in antiques, consignment and second-hand shops. Columbia has become a thriving center for antiques, vintage, collectibles and the creative arts. If you’re not in the shopping mood, there are several museums in town that pay homage to the passage of time.

BURNING BRIDGE ANTIQUES Don and Becky Murphy recently bought this popular destination that was formerly the home of a hardware store. Since 2005, the three-story building (circa 1800s) has been a showcase for antiques and collectibles that are made available through 200+ vendors and consigners.

304 Walnut St. Burningbridgeantiques.com

BOOTLEG ANTIQUES & ODDITIES

THROUGH HER VARIOUS endeavors, Daisy recognizes the positive changes that have impacted Columbia. “It’s become a destination,” she says. “I’m amazed when I look at the guest book [at Murphy’s Mercantile]. People visit Columbia from all over the world!” Now, with more businesses opening and the changes that are on the horizon, visitors will be able to hike or bike the river trails, shop, go antiquing, dine, visit museums and historic sites and stay overnight in Columbia. “It’s an exciting time to be a part of Columbia,” Daisy says.

Located in a building that dates to 1822, Bootleg is home to 70+ vendors and features an in-store café that is open weekends.

135 Bridge St. • Bootlegantiques.net

For more information, visit perfectsettings.net.

RAILROAD AVENUE ANTIQUES AND TOY TRAINS

For information about happenings in Columbia, visit columbiamerchants.com and createcolumbia.org.

RIVERTOWNE ANTIQUES CENTER Housed in a former tobacco warehouse that’s listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, Rivertowne features two floors of furniture, primitive and Americana décor, folk art and much more.

125 Bank Ave. • Rivertowneantiques.com

Train enthusiasts will appreciate the quality railroad memorabilia and toy trains – from Lionel, American Flyer and more – that define this shop.

304 Walnut St. Facebook.com/Railroad-Ave-Antiquesand-Toy-Trains-1861881837360892

TOLLBOOTH ANTIQUE MARKETPLACE

Antiquing has become a major draw in Columbia, with many businesses taking over abandoned or underused warehouse spaces.

Open since 2010, this former garment factory is now comprised of boutique-sized booths that specialize in antiques and collectibles.

215 Chestnut St. Tollboothantiques.smugmug.com

KEYSTONE ARTISAN WERKS Originally a repair shop for the railroad, the building is now home to 50+ artists, crafters and makers. Keystone also hosts special tasting events that showcase local breweries and vintners.

199 Bridge St. • Keystoneartisanwerks.com

FRAGMENTS OF THE PAST According to one reviewer, this relatively new shop offers “everything you grew up with” but haven’t seen in ages. The selection ranges from stained glass to action figures. Enjoy complimentary coffee in the courtyard.

313 Walnut St. Facebook.com/fragmentsofthepast717

Keystone Artisan Werks is cool! Owned by Shawn and Katie Yohe, it opened last July.

“It’s the only place in town with a boat in it!” says Shawn of the oddities, finds, antiques, collectibles and maker creations that fill it. The Yohes also host tastings with regional brewers and vintners on weekends. Lastly, there’s a “man cave” that is uniquely decorated and offers a big-screen TV, table games and digital ax-throwing and is available to rent for private events. Shawn, who is a licensed auctioneer, calls the project “a labor of love.”

NATIONAL WATCH & CLOCK MUSEUM The history of timekeeping is the focus of this museum that boasts more than 13,000 clocks and watches – the largest and most comprehensive horological collection in North America.

514 Poplar St. • Nawcc.org

WRIGHT’S FERRY MANSION Built in 1738, it was the home of Susanna Wright, whose sophisticated tastes and wide variety of interests are reflected in the furnishings and accessories that were curated by the Von Hess Foundation following the restoration of the house. The ceramics, glass, metals, textiles and PA-made furniture reflect the 1700-1750 time period and comprise what is considered to be the most complete collection of its kind.

Second and Cherry streets Facebook.com/pages/Wrights-FerryMansion/371989566166143

Cimarron Investments will be transforming a former potato chip factory into a hotel.

TURKEY HILL EXPERIENCE Introduce the kids to the concept of adaptive reuse and some tasty Lancaster County history at this fun and interactive “museum” that makes its home in a once-deteriorating silk mill. Beautifully restored and adapted to its new role, the building is now used to tell the story of the iconic dairy that is located a few miles away and overlooks the Susquehanna from atop Turkey Hill.

301 Linden St. • Turkeyhillexperience.com

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Marietta

Art is Second Nature Historic preservation, adaptive reuse, a thriving restaurant scene and a new focus on the arts define this riverside town.

The Marietta Community House Upon buying the house at 264 West Market Street in 1919, Henry S. Hiestand made community the focus of its existence.

Originally built in 1871 by Dr. John Huston, the house was sold four years later to Amos Bowman, a banker and entrepreneur. In 1909, Edith Gilliland purchased the property and transformed it into a sanitarium she named The Pines.

Upon buying the property, Hiestand and his wife renamed it The Marietta Community House. They also formed a corporation – using the same name – and dedicated both

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to the memory of their son, Lt. Benjamin Hiestand, a lieutenant in the United States Air Service, who was killed during a training session with a cadet in Florida. Dedicated on December 30, 1919, the goal of the corporation was “the promotion of the spiritual, intellectual, educational, social and physical welfare of men, women and children of Marietta.”

One of the organization’s first projects was building a gymnasium on the property.

In 1920, townspeople gathered to launch the project by hand-digging a foundation for the building. Marietta High School utilized the gym until 1936. Since then, it has seen various uses, including serving as the home of Susquehanna Stage from 2008 to 2018.

THROUGHOUT THE 20TH century, The Marietta Community House met the needs of the community. From the ’30s to

the ’50s, it was home to a well-baby clinic.

During the Depression, it functioned as a soup kitchen and coal distribution center.

When flooding occurred, the Red Cross arrived to set up a command center on the property. It became a meeting place for clubs, nonprofit organizations and youth groups. For a time, Community Bible Church held services there. It also served as a school for a time – the Pennsylvania School of the Arts (now Pennsylvania College of Art & Design) was headquartered there until 1982, at which time it moved to Lancaster.

THE 21ST CENTURY has seen The Marietta Community House once again adapt to the needs of the area it serves. A new emphasis has been placed on microweddings and other social events that require seating for 65 or less. While the venue dates to the Victorian era, the rooms

Clockwise from left: Marietta’s architecture is a work of art in itself! It endures thanks to residents, businesses and organizations that respect and revere historic preservation. The architecture is part of the reason for Marietta’s successful holiday tour of homes that is one of the oldest events of its kind in the state.

A refurbishing project that was undertaken in 2019-2020 at The Marietta Community House created a venue that is perfect for micro-weddings and other small-scale events. In addition, the building at the rear of the property was also updated and renamed Studio 264.

Marietta Community House photo.

In 2018, Susquehanna Stage fulfilled its dream of owning its own theatre with the purchase of a vacant church building at 133 West Market Street.

for such occasions reflect the current trend of white walls and minimal décor, allowing for florals and linens to set the scene for the event. Get-ready suites and the house’s fireplace were also renovated as a result of the refurbishing project that was carried out in 2019-2020. “During the pandemic, the Community House Board approved of and worked hard to improve the amenities of the house,” Joy Persinger of Fancy Peacock Events shared via email. Joy was also brought aboard as the venue’s manager and is excited that the upgrades have proven to be a hit – events were booked throughout the spring.

She was also pleased by the “reception” that Make Your History in Marietta – a collaborative website of local venues and vendors – received during the inaugural Wedding Walk event that was held on

March 27. Participants could tour venues in town, visit with vendors and win prizes.

The former gymnasium has also been given a new lease on life. Now known as Studio 264, the refreshed interior was unveiled in late April when the Marietta Art Alive River Towns Plein Air art exhibit was open to the public for viewing. Members of the board that oversee The Marietta Community House perceive Studio 264 being used for a plethora of possibilities including fashion shows, craft/maker shows, art exhibits, educational classes, seminars, yoga/meditation … they are open to all suggestions.

In the meantime, The Marietta Community House is welcoming back popular fundraising events such as the dinner and auction that was held May 14 in Studio 264. Last month, the property served

as the headquarters for the annual garden tour and a barbecue dinner.

264 W. Market St. Mariettacommunityhouse.org

Marietta Center for the Arts/ Susquehanna Stage Founded in 2008 by a small but enthusiastic group of theatre lovers who were intent on bringing community theatre back to Lancaster County, Susquehanna Stage made its debut in the former gymnasium that sat at the rear of The Marietta Community House. To their astonishment (and delight) the first production – The Music Man – was a hit. As productions grew more sophisticated, the public responded with donations and by

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buying tickets. The dream scenario was for Susquehanna Stage to secure its own building.

The dream became a reality in 2018 with the purchase of an empty church building on West Market Street that dates to 1853 and offers 12,000 square feet of space.

Now a part of an umbrella organization called Marietta Center for the Arts (MCA), Susquehanna Stage presents plays and musicals in Eater Theatre, the main stage that was named in honor of the Eater Family Foundation, which generously donated to the effort. A smaller theatre, the Gallery Stage, hosts events such as open-mics, live music and staged readings.

The lower level of the building holds a sewing room, storage for costumes and props, dressing rooms and classrooms. Spaces for private events are also available.

Education is also a key element of MCA. The expanded space now allows them to offer classes and workshops for adults, as well as activities for children, including camps in the summer.

The balance of this year’s lineup includes the following productions:

CATS JULY 29-AUGUST 7 One of the longest-running shows on Broadway, Cats, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, won seven Tony awards in 1983, including Best Musical.

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AGNES OF GOD OCTOBER 21-30 The Tony Award-winning psychological drama tells the story of a novice nun who gives birth to a baby and the psychiatrist and mother superior who clash during the investigation into the mystery.

RENT DECEMBER 9-18 The pop-culture phenomenon and Tony Award-winning musical focuses on falling in love, finding your voice and living for today.

Upcoming Staged Readings ALL THE WAY BY ROBERT SCHENKKAN JULY 2, 6:30 P.M. The play focuses on Lyndon Johnson’s efforts to achieve passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

FADE BY TANYA SARACHO SEPTEMBER 3, 8 P.M. Presented by Teatro Paloma, Lancaster’s Latinx Theatre, the play tells the story of Lucia, a Mexican-born novelist who is offered a job on the set of a male-dominated television show.

The only welcoming face belongs to Abel, who is the janitor.

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Camps ARTS ALIVE SUMMER CAMP

The reaction to Marietta Art Alive’s Plein Air event in April made organizers realize that the “draw” of the river appeals to both artists and art lovers alike. They will soon begin planning next year’s event. Photo by Kaylee Rex.

JULY 11-15 FOR AGES 7-13 Guest instructors will help campers explore self-expression and creativity.

ARTS ALIVE SHOW CAMP AUGUST 15-20 FOR AGES 7-13 Through learning the basics of musical theatre, campers will stage a musical for friends and family at the close of the session.

133 W. Market St. • Susquehannastage.com

Marietta Art Alive Thanks to the efforts of six women – Marianne Calenda, Melissa W. Carroll, Susan D. Darling, Marita Hines, Joanne McIlvaine and Linda Mylin Ross, who are collectively known as Marietta Art Alive – 60 artists from five states were painting up a storm from April 18-27. The event Marietta Art Alive sponsored, River Towns Plein Air, saw the artists fan out across the area to create paintings that captured the play of sun and shadows on the architecture of the river towns or the riverscape, essentially capturing a moment in time with paint. Another event, which was held on April 23, was called Quick Draw. Open to all artists, it was held in Marietta and the challenge was to finish a painting in under two hours. The following day, a family-oriented event saw children learn the nuances of the Japanese technique of “fish painting.”

At the conclusion of the sessions, Marietta Art Alive staged a three-day exhibit of 323 paintings at Studio 264. The sale of the art on display benefitted The Marietta Community House and Rivertownes PA, USA. In reflecting on the event’s success, Linda Mylin Ross noted, “The Susquehanna River has always been a mecca for artists.”

THE MEMBERS OF Marietta Art Alive are all accomplished artists who love to share their passion for art with others. Member Marita Hines remembers meeting at what is now Molly’s Courtyard Café in 2019 with a group that also included a business owner and other Marietta artists in hopes of starting a co-op. She shared in an email: “Our initial interest in forming an artist co-op never materialized but the group, which consists of six artists, keeps the MH Gallery [42 W. Market St.] open two days a week and has worked with other organizations such as the Marietta Center for the Arts, Susquehanna Waldorf School, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design and the Demuth Foundation. In 2020, we became part of Rivertownes PA, USA, whose mission is to cultivate art, heritage and recreation in the river towns of Columbia, Marietta and Wrightsville. It seemed like a great fit and helped us to further our alliances.”

The success of the Plein Air event provided more than enough evidence that the public cherishes the river and feels a connection to it.

Marita explained, “It was clear to the organizers that visitors to the final art show connected with the unique landscape portrayals on a personal level.” The group was also grateful to the residents (who hosted out-ofstate artists in their homes) and businesses that supported the event.

The visiting artists were also enthusiastic about the event, as well as the results – sales of art were brisk – and many asked if they could return.

The overwhelming response convinced the organizers that Plein Air #3 is in order. They will soon begin to plan next year’s event. “It was clearly the talk of the locals!” Marita reports. As the event takes shape, news will be posted to the group’s website.

Above: Jay Dombach won first place (Open Award category) in Marietta Art Alive’s Plein Air event for his painting, Old House on the Hill. Marietta Art Alive photo.

Left: Marietta Art Alive is driven by original organizers (left to right): Melissa Carroll, Susan D. Darling, Joanne McIlvaine, Marita Hines, Marianne Calenda and Linda Mylin Ross.

Marietta Art Alive photo.

Mariettaartalive.com For more information on Rivertownes PA, USA, visit rivertownes.org.

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Go Forest Bathing Are you looking for a pristine place to practice the outdoor trend that became a huge phenomenon during the pandemic?

For

the uninitiated, forest bathing became trendy in Japan in the 1980s.

It made a “splash” on the West Coast about 10 years ago and traveled East. It entails the practice of “immersing” yourself – in a mindful way – in nature. The Japanese discovered that by disconnecting from technology and tuning into the natural world, forest bathers experienced an improvement in their mental and physical well-being. Think of it as wandering through the woods as opposed to hiking with the intent to get from Point A to Point B at a swift pace.

There’s a spot along the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail that’s perfect for forest bathing thanks to the efforts of the Lancaster Conservancy (and its partners), which continues to play an active role in preserving our riverlands in both Lancaster and York counties. One such preserve is located in Falmouth. From the parking lot, it’s a short walk to the Falmouth Forest Garden.

The restored floodplain garden is filled with trees such as black walnut, persimmon, pawpaw and hazelnut. Shrubs such as native serviceberry and elderberry have been reintroduced, as well. Groundcover includes native herbs and wildflowers. It’s interesting and educational.

Walk on through the Conoy Wetlands Nature Preserve and you’re surrounded by towering trees. Birds sing. Bees buzz.

Butterflies flutter about. Fishermen steal an hour to put rod to water. Soon, you hear the sound of rushing water. A bridge provides a view of creek water tumbling over rocks as it makes its way to the river.

Next up is the jackpot – a wetlands area whose mirror-like water reflects the trees and sky. A shelter with observation windows allows you to become one with nature. It’s absolutely beautiful.

Jordan Bush and I walked four miles without even realizing it. We both rated the experience as a wow!

For information about the preserves maintained by the Lancaster Conservancy, visit lancasterconservancy.org.

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Foodographer the competition heats up

e u c e b r a B s i t a F e Th t a s ’ t i e Wher Nick Santoleri and Scott Nemeth met more than 10 years ago through their wives, Tina and Krystle, educators who were enrolled in the same master’s program at Millersville University.

When they started spending time together socially, the guys were along for the ride … until they discovered a shared passion for competition barbecue.

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day, Scott works as a quality control manager for a tech company, while Nick is a mechanical designer. When they entered the world of competition barbecue in 2019, it started as an entertaining pastime. Their chosen name – The Fat is Where it’s At Barbeque – underscores the significance of fat’s influence on flavor and heat. Committing themselves to the competitive circuit, they outfitted an enclosed trailer to transport barbecue smokers and handle food prep. It also doubles as a camper. “Our competition season starts in March. We typically have at least one competition per

month until late November, when we will be competing in the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) World Invitational,” Nick explains.

KCBS STARTED IN 1985 as a way to distribute barbecue news through a newsletter known as The Bullsheet.

Thirty-seven years later, their website declares KCBS to be “the world’s largest organization of barbeque and grilling enthusiasts with over 20,000 members worldwide.” KCBS hosts two levels of competitors, the Backyard Series and Master Series; points are based on placement and field size at each

competition. The Master Series teams are well-outfitted, as they are often associated with restaurants or catering businesses.

The Backyard Series offers a wide range of skillsets, from first-time competitors to highly driven teams like Nick and Scott, competing as individuals or as a group throughout the country.

AS YOU MIGHT NOTICE, Nick and Scott (as well as KCBS) use “q” in the spelling of barbecue. Either spelling is correct. The word itself is traced to the Spaniards, who added the word “barbacoa” to their culinary language following their exploration of the Caribbean. Barbacoa is

no doubt an interpretation of a word – barbaca – that was used by the Taino people of the Dominican Republic to describe how meat and fish are slow-cooked/smoked over an open fire or in a pit. The English began referring to the cooking technique as barbecue in the 18th century. The technique became popular in Mexico and made its way to Texas. Enslaved people in the American South also perfected the technique as a way to tenderize inferior cuts of meat, notably pork. Because of our fondness for acronyms – bar-b-q and BBQ – substituting a “q” for the “c” has become more popular.

Clockwise: Drumsticks are readied for smoking.

Nick Santoleri (left) and Scott Nemeth begin the process of identifying their best smoked chicken drumsticks mid-smoke, with trays of butter prepared for the next step.

Scott hand-dips smoked chicken drumsticks in a honey-glaze sauce before returning them to the smoker to develop a deep, glass-like appearance with layers of seasoning. The dipping method provides a more consistent coating than does brushing on the seasoning sauce.

The finishing touches are applied to the entry box that Nick will carry to the judges’ table. Out of 18 chicken drumsticks that were smoked in a tray of butter and seasonings, seven of the most pristine and similarly sized drumsticks were submitted into competition.

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From left to right are Donna and Fran McBurney (Nick’s parents), Christina and Nick Santoleri, Maxwell Nemeth held by Krystle Nemeth, Scott Nemeth, and his parents, Sandy and Bob Nemeth.

Twin Valley Fire & Smoke BBQ Competition Ahead of the 2022 season, Scott and Nick spent the winter practicing and perfecting new recipes and techniques.

When spring arrived, Nick and Scott were ready to hit the circuit. In May, they headed for Morgantown for the annual Twin Valley Fire & Smoke BBQ Competition, a KCBS event that is hosted by the Twin Valley Fire Department.

Held at the Classic Auto Mall, a temporary village of barbecue aficionados took over the complex, filling it with rows of trailers, campers and tents. License plates represented states near and far.

Smoke and intoxicating barbecue aromas moved through the air. The field consisted of both seasoned regulars and newcomers, including newbies who had attended Nick and Scott’s chicken barbecue workshop that was held at Key-Aid Ace Hardware in Ephrata last fall.

The field is competitive, but not without community. “You’re competing against yourself,” says Scott. “If you don’t win, you want to see your friends do well.”

As with any competitors, numerous

traditions and superstitions are part of the preparations. Nick, for example, cracks open a cold brew once the smokers are lit at approximately 7 a.m. A few hours later, Nick skips the communal “9:22 Shot” and, while he’s not a coffee drinker, he sets up a coffee service that is free for passersby and is provided by Lancaster County Coffee Roasters. Team decals and magnets are proudly exchanged, while shirts are swapped for luck. Then there’s “Wild Child,” a buy-in awarded to the team finishing in eleventh place overall. If the eleventh-place finisher didn’t participate, the cash prize is awarded to the next participant down the list.

In KCBS competitions, barbecue is judged on appearance, tenderness and flavor (the latter is subjective). Nick and Scott want classic barbecue flavors and strive to make their offerings wellbalanced and appealing – not too hot, not too sweet – to all six judges. As clear blue smoke flows out of the smokers, minutes quietly pass into hours, interrupted by temperature checks and the addition of ingredients. Nick and Scott make adjustments on whether their chicken or ribs are over or underdone at that

Opposite page, clockwise: Nick and Scott check their three racks of smoked ribs on their home-made “ugly drum smoker.” UDS for short, it is a popular and versatile smoker with a perfectly seasoned interior.

Scott lays out the full racks of ribs before a sampling and adding final seasonings.

Ribs should not fall off the bone, but have a specific amount of pull to separate the meat.

Nick checks his watch numerous times on the hurried yet careful walk to deliver their barbecue entry to the judging table. To avoid a fumbled hand-off, entrants must place their submissions on the tables where the judging staff will pick them up.

Winning Reserve Grand Champion at Twin Valley, Scott and Nick celebrate while congratulating the Grand Champion team, Mispillion Meat Works, from Milford, Delaware.

Backyard Series trophies awarded to The Fat is Where it’s At Barbeque at Twin Valley: Reserve Grand Champion and third place for chicken. They also placed fourth in the ribs category.

point in the day, based on their timeline.

“We agree on everything,” says Nick.

“We’re a true 50/50 team.” Nick works ahead of Scott’s focus and vice versa.

Enormous pride elevates their cooking but it’s devoid of ego. That might be the “secret sauce” in how two passionate competitors work seamlessly under pressure and remain friends.

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Top to bottom: In April, Nick and Scott presented a Saturday morning brisket and steak workshop at sponsoring Key-Aid Ace Hardware in Ephrata. To prepare for the workshop, the team camped out in the Key-Aid parking lot overnight and the brisket went into the smoker at midnight. Soaked every 30 minutes in staggered shifts on a 40-degree night, their heater tripped a circuit breaker locked inside the store, yet they didn’t miss a beat.

“Smoke doesn’t like sharp corners,” says Nick. “Round the ends, smoke will flow over [meat] better. You want this to be as smooth as possible for a nice line of bark,” he says. “A cold brisket is easier to trim. I grind [trimmings] and make sausage out of it.”

Nick discusses advantages and differences between smoked and sous vide cooking. Sous vide steak, cooked in a sealed bag in a hot water bath, reaches the perfect temperature and stays juicy ahead of an event, but isn’t as complex in flavor as smoked steak.

Constantly refining their processes, one phrase stands out: “Next time, what we need to …” At this competition, they’ve realized the full value of cooking on-site the day before a competition, to “knock the rust off,” says Nick. It’s an opportunity to try new recipes and seasonings, dial-in equipment and ensure everything is prepared for competition.

The Final Minutes At Twin Valley, the Backyard Series requires two smoked entries: chicken and ribs. The stopwatch around Scott’s neck keeps the pace, running up to three concurrent timers. Nick has an uncanny sense of time, ready for the next process seconds ahead of each alarm. Working backwards, they’ve engineered a two-meal timeline, detailed to the minute, allowing for variances. All teams must submit chicken between 11:55 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. (not a second earlier and not a second later). Following the same format, ribs are submitted 30 minutes later. Those competing in the Master Series have two additional entries, pork and brisket.

As the chicken legs and ribs come off the smoker, Nick and Scott sample what they deem to be the least-presentable before and after final seasoning. Ribs are cut with a bread knife from the middle of the rack and the meat should not fall off the bone, protruding on one end. “This is a tenderness competition,” says Scott. “You gotta put in the time to make it cook right.” A gridded cutting board is used to arrange portions before boxing. A colortemperature adjustable light aids in photographing plated dishes for reference and to aid with final adjustments. Constantly calling out the clock, “We have plenty of time,” says Nick calmly, having three minutes left before needing to depart. “Details,” says Scott.

“These are the things we didn’t pay attention to when we started.”

The final few minutes of each cook are the most actionpacked, leading up to “the walk,” when teams turn in plated barbecue in Styrofoam containers. Presentation boxes – each containing six items for the judges to study and sample – can be styled with a bed of lettuce, parsley or kale. It’s customary to add an extra portion for the judges’ table captain. Today, Nick and Scott submit seven smoked chicken legs out of the 18 they prepared. From three full racks of ribs, seven ribs are entered.

With entries submitted, an illusionary respite is prelude to a mind-game of second-guesses until results are announced at 5 p.m. Key to the learning process, friends from other teams stop by to trade food samples, seek feedback and commiserate over the day’s struggles. Since today’s competition is close to home, Nick and Scott’s families were able to join them for a cookout and the awards ceremony.

The Results Are In In most KCBS barbecue competitions, awards are given to the top three finishers in each food category for both the Backyard and

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Master Series. Awards are also presented to the top two overall finishers in each series (Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion). The cash prizes help offset expenses, from entry fees to hundreds of dollars spent on meat. For scoring, “the difference between first through fifth places might be one point,” Scott notes.

“At one competition, we came behind first place by .01 points ... out of 180.” Making for a potentially heartbreaking outcome, ties are settled by a coin toss. Today, Scott and Nick felt their chicken was among their best but not their ultimate. They deemed their ribs to be on the dry side. For the rest of us mere mortals, their efforts would qualify as the best barbecue of our lives.

As it turned out, Nick and Scott were a little hard on themselves. In the Backyard Series, the judges awarded them third place in chicken and fourth in ribs. They also won Reserve Grand Champion as the second-best overall team. The finishes helped to propel them to the top of the leader board – as of May – in the national KCBS Backyard Series: first place for ribs (with 1,222 points) and second place for chicken (1,172 points). They hold similar rankings in the Mid-Atlantic BBQ Competition.

Future Ambitions With success early in the year comes pressure to advance from Backyard to the Master Series. Where they go from here is a question they ask daily. “Our short-term goals are to be successful this year: Win the Mid-Atlantic Barbecue Association team of the year chase, do well in the KCBS’s team of the year chase, and place well at the Kansas City World Invitational. That’s the biggest event for Backyard Barbecue,” Scott shares. Nick and Scott are working to achieve these goals before advancing. They are also pondering additional possibilities, whether that could be catering, teaching or going in another direction. In the meantime, Nick will soon complete the ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Certification.

BBQ Workshops at Key-Aid Ace Hardware Taking a page out of their wives’ playbooks as educators, Nick and Scott started teaching barbecue workshops at sponsoring KeyAid Ace Hardware in Ephrata. Co-owner Elliott Pfautz is thrilled with the team’s success and nods to the value of having Nick and Scott as resources. “We sell barbecue [supplies] year-round. This is not seasonal for us,” says Elliott, who appreciates the fact that Nick and Scott can advise him on what products to stock. As a result, Key-Aid’s selection includes smokers and grills – including Weber, Traeger and Big Green Egg – as well as an incredible selection of rubs/sauces and grilling accessories.

Follow The Fat is Where it’s At Barbeque on Instagram and Facebook Key-Aid Ace Hardware: 1739 W. Main St., Ephrata, keyaid.com Twin Valley Fire and Smoke BBQ Competition: facebook.com/twinvalleyfireandsmoke KCBS: KCBS.us

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Small Towns:

The Susquehanna River

Columbia ... continued

History is alive and well at WRIGHT’S FERRY MANSION in Columbia. The 1738 mansion reflects the life of early settler, Susanna Wright. It was originally built for her brother, James, and his family who settled in the area in 1730 and established a ferry service across the Susquehanna River for westbound pioneers.

The pre-Revolutionary War house exemplifies Pennsylvania architecture in the English style and is furnished completely with items made before 1750, including needlework, ceramics, glass and other decorative arts. The house and collection of artifacts reflect the elegant yet restrained taste of Susanna Wright, as well as her many interests. The home is one of the most complete and representative in the country as if its 18th-century resident had just left the room. The mansion is open for tours May through October, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 717-684-4325.

Whether you’re looking for a place to unwind after a long day at work or you want to enjoy a night out with family and friends, stop by TRIO BAR AND GRILL located on Marietta Avenue in West Hempfield. Cool off inside or relax out on their new patio where you can savor the lovely summer weather, listen to live music and enjoy a delicious meal and a cold drink from the outdoor bar.

The chefs at Trio Bar and Grill have cultivated an exciting spectrum of dishes created with fresh ingredients. Choose from

Welcoming Visitors

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, May through October, all tours are guided and commence on the hour, beginning at 10:00 am (last tour, 3:00 pm).

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appetizers, salads, wings, steamed seafood, tacos, flatbreads, sandwiches, burgers and entrées such as crab cakes, misoglazed salmon, a variety of pasta dishes and more. In addition to a full bar, Trio Bar and Grill offers a rotating selection of beers on tap. Be sure to check out their daily and weekly specials! For more information, visit triobarandgrill.com.

Wrightsville

Established in 1978, SHANK’S MARE OUTFITTERS is located in a historic 1880s general store building on the banks of the Susquehanna River in Wrightsville. Their seven retail rooms offer equipment and clothing for kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, walking, hiking and disc golf. The store also features its own branded Go Play Outside clothing, hats and accessories. A portion of each Go Play Outside sale benefits Waterkeepers Chesapeake. Check out their gear at goplayoutside.net. Shank’s Mare Outfitters also offers an Outdoor Education Center that provides paddle sports instruction, guided paddling, hiking tours, environmental programs and other outdoor adventures to ensure everyone can experience the history, beauty and environmental importance of the Susquehanna River. Shank’s Mare Outfitters is sure to provide you with all the tools you need to “go play outside.” For more information about rentals and programs, visit shanksmare.com.

Summer Hours: Mon., Wed. & Fri. 10am-6pm Tues. & Thurs. Noon-8pm • Sat. & Sun. 10am-5pm.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

OCTOBER 14 & 15 Stories by Lantern Light Tours

JULY 17 Christmas in July Tea

DECEMBER 2 Cookies, Carols & Chapels Tour

SEPTEMBER 17 Fall Into History Day

DECEMBER 10 Holiday Tea

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HISTORIC WRIGHTSVILLE, INC. invites you to cross the Susquehanna River to learn about the “furthest eastern point” reached by the Confederate troops during the Civil War. This story is revealed at the Burning of the Bridge Diorama at 124 Hellam Street. Other portions of the Wrightsville story are detailed at the Wrightsville Museum, 309 Locust Street.

Additional Wrightsville history will be shared in September at the “Fall Into History” event, during the multiple “Stories

by Lantern Light” tours in October and the “Carols, Cookies and Churches” tour in December. For special memorable fun and delectable food, attend the always popular “Christmas in July Tea” and the “Holiday Tea” in December. For details and questions, contact Historic Wrightsville, Inc. at 717-252-1169 or historicwrightsville1983@gmail.com.

Located in beautiful, historic Wrightsville, JOHN WRIGHT RESTAURANT is the perfect setting for an intimate date night, family celebration or just getting lost in the view of the stunning Susquehanna River. Enjoy lunch, dinner, Prime Rib Sunday Brunch Buffet or wood-fired pizza on their seasonal Pizza Patio.

Reservations are always highly recommended! The restaurant also welcomes wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, birthday parties or any other reason to celebrate. For more information, call 717-252-0416 or visit jwrpa.com.

Marietta & Bainbridge

The owners of LANCASTER RECUMBENT love cycling – just not the uncomfortable seats, sore wrists and back pain that comes with it. That’s why they opened Lancaster Recumbent – a cycle shop specializing in alternatives to traditional upright

Cycling never felt so good.

Visit our shop to learn more about recumbent cycles and to experience recumbent riding for yourself.

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In addition to cycles, they offer a variety of cycling accessories, repairs and service (for bikes, trikes, handcycles and even wheelchairs and walkers) and recumbent trike rentals.

Lancaster Recumbent is located at 103 West Market Street in Marietta, just a few blocks off the beautiful Northwest Lancaster County River Trail. Call 717-553-5834 to schedule a test ride or visit their website, lancasterrecumbent.com, to book a recumbent trike rental.

George Martin’s dream of building high-quality furniture came true when he started GEORGE’S FURNITURE in 1970.

He loved training craftsmen and watching them enjoy their craft.

Each craftsman brings their project to life, displaying the unique grain designs of solid hardwood finished with their signature and date as proof of authenticity. The craftsmen at George’s Furniture enjoy designing with the customer, then watching their eyes light up when the final product exceeds their expectations.

George’s is adamant that “there is no shortcut to quality.” They use the highest quality hardwood and finish that stand the test of time and is easy to clean with a damp cloth. Customer favorites include easy-to-open dining tables extending from four feet to 12 feet or more. George designed his own chairs for comfort and

durability including his famous non-tipping rocking chair. Take a personal tour to see craftsmen building tomorrow’s antiques today. Learn more at georgesfurniturepa.com.

Built in 1823, THE RAILROAD HOUSE INN is a historical property along the banks of the Susquehanna River in Marietta.

The Railroad House Inn has survived catastrophic floods, the effects of war, a depression, prohibition and economic downturns over the course of nearly 200 years. Today, that historic character and charm makes the Railroad House Inn a unique setting to stay, dine or host an event, especially after the property’s recent renovations.

In the midst of the pandemic, The Railroad House Inn took the opportunity to upgrade and renovate the entire estate for a myriad of events. The Carriage House was rebuilt with all new bathrooms and a service bar with access to their tent with combined seating for around 110 guests. The patio was re-laid and expanded while the Summer Cottage was converted from sleeping accommodations into a private dining space for up to 20 guests. The main building, which houses 10 hotel rooms, were updated with new bathrooms and beds while still keeping the historic charm.

Since 1965, WHERE & WHEN PENNSYLVANIA has been the answer to the age-old complaint, “There’s nothing to do.” The fresh, new summer issue is filled with ideas for in-state getaways, bucket-list destinations and events across Pennsylvania. Visit whereandwhen.com to find the latest information on hundreds of events, attractions and things to do this summer in the River Towns and beyond.

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Special Advertising Section NOAH F. BOYLE CABINETS, located in Elizabethtown, has been manufacturing and installing their custom cabinets since 1993. Noah F. Boyle has the ability to create quality kitchen and bathroom cabinets that complement any budget and style. From design to installation, Noah F. Boyle provides excellent customer service and attention to detail through every step of the project. “The cabinets are a work of art,” says one satisfied customer. Call 717-944-1007 to find out how Noah F. Boyle Cabinets can help create your dream kitchen or bathroom.

Gather some friends and come celebrate summer outdoors at NISSLEY VINEYARDS’ Summerfest. Relax on the lawn and enjoy libations, food and live music on Friday and Saturday evenings from July 8 to August 27. The event begins at 6 p.m. with live music from 7:30 to 10 p.m., but feel free to arrive early to reserve a good spot near the band. You can also reserve a table when you purchase tickets through Eventbrite. A variety of food trucks will be on-site each evening, including Brewster’s BBQ, Grappling Crab, Brotherly Love and more. Sip on Nissley wines, slushies and canned sparkling wines or try a flight to experience multiple varieties. Beer from Moo-Duck Brewery will also be offered.

If you feel that one concert just isn’t enough, Summerfest season passes are available. To purchase tickets and view the full lineup, visit nissleywine.com/summerfest.

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Cle Berntheizel, the owner of Garth in Columbia, oversees a second-floor café that offers a tasty summer refresher: flavored Italian soda made with fresh cream.

Photo by Jordan Bush.

A River Runs Through It RESTAURANTS, CAFÉS & BREWPUBS

The yummiest shrimp & cheesy grits this side of Charleston, South Carolina, can be found at Café 301 in Columbia. Photo by Sue Long.

BY ROCHELLE A. SHENK

Whether you’re walking the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail, spending time on the Susquehanna River, antiquing or exploring the area’s rich history, the River Towns – Columbia, Marietta, Bainbridge and Wrightsville – have a variety of restaurants, cafés, wineries and brewpubs for you to enjoy.

Columbia BULLY’S RESTAURANT & PUB 647 Union St., bullys-restaurant.com

The building dates to 1903 and once served as the Union Hotel. Bully’s carved walnut and chestnut bar was created for the hotel. Today, guests can enjoy the finely prepared food, including Bully’s signature creamy crab soup, and the carefully selected wines and numerous beers from Bully’s Beer Bible.

CAFÉ 301

301 Locust St., facebook.com/Cafe301llc This cozy, casual café was established in 2018 by chef Laurie Myers. It’s housed in a historic building renovated by Cimarron Investments. The menu features Southern comfort food including baked oatmeal, chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits and the signature soul roll (egg roll stuffed with collard greens, rice and chicken BBQ in a house-made sauce). The menu also features hot or cold coffee drinks and flavored lemonade.

COFFEE AND CREAM

101 N. Front St., coffee-and-cream-coffee-shop.business.site A short walk from the river trail, this casual café boasts both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu features a variety of coffee, tea and chocolate drinks (both hot and cold), hand-dipped ice cream, pastries, baked oatmeal and sandwiches.

COLUMBIA KETTLE WORKS

40 N. Third St., columbiakettleworks.com The brewpub features its own craft-brewed beer, as well as local wines and cocktails made with Pennsylvania distilled spirits. The food menu includes snacks such as house-made hummus, Hammond’s pretzels and flavored popcorn from Columbia Popcorn Co., as well as soups, salads, meat & cheese plates and sandwiches.

GARTH

22 S. Second St., garthart.co Garth is an art gallery, frame shop, café and events venue that’s located just a few doors away from Wright’s Ferry Mansion. Located on the second floor, the café features a house-blend coffee crafted

by Vintage Coffee Works, tea, chocolate drinks and Italian soda made with fresh cream.

GYPSY KITCHEN

15 S. Third St., eatgypsykitchen.com Located in the historic Columbia Market House, the restaurant offers a new menu every week, with the five-course meals designed around the availability of fresh ingredients in Lancaster that week. Menus are posted weekly. BYOB.

HINKLE’S RESTAURANT

261 Locust St., hinklesrestaurant.com The iconic restaurant has a new modern look that features links to the past via photos and some time-

honored menu items such as chicken croquettes and the shifter sandwich. There’s even a vintage soda fountain that serves up delicious ice cream and cold treats.

STARVIEW BREWS

224 Locust St., starviewbrews.com Open since January, craft beer is brewed onsite.

“Guest beer” from other local craft brewers is also featured. Starview’s craft brews are named after local landmarks and include Long Level Lager and Chickies Rock Cream Ale. Local wine and cocktails crafted with Pennsylvania spirits are also on the menu.

SMITH’S HOTEL

1030 Lancaster Ave., facebook.com/pages/ category/Pub/Smiths-Hotel-71318856372 Smith’s cheesesteaks are legendary. There’s both indoor and outdoor dining. Food and beer are available for carryout.

UNION STATION GRILL

173 S. Fourth St., unionstationgrill.net This casual restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining. The menu features soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches and wraps, entrées and seasonal offerings. Beverages include domestic and craft beer (bottles/cans), as well as cocktails with fanciful names like Summer Girl and Mint Cucumber Sparkle.

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Mulberry Thrill in Marietta is known for its customizable ice cream sandwich: you choose the style of cookie and the ice cream flavor. Photo

by Jordan Bush.

Marietta MARCO’S

1410 River Rd., marcos-pizza.net The focus is on hand-prepared authentic Italian meals. The dough that’s the basis for fresh dinner rolls, pizza crust, stromboli, calzones, focaccia and sandwiches is made fresh daily, as are the flavorful sauces. A selection of soups is made fresh daily, as well.

Both the food and spirits menus are varied and extensive. Menu items include Irish favorites such as bangers and mash, fish and chips and shepherd’s pie. Seating options include the pub-like dining rooms, the bar area and a glassenclosed four seasons patio. There’s also live music Wednesday through Saturday. McCleary’s will be hosting the Marietta Music Festival on July 16.

MOLLY’S COURTYARD CAFÉ

STANLEY’S TRAIL SIDE

17 E. Market St., mollyscourtyardcafe.com

392 E. Front St., stanleystrailside.com

This charming café serves breakfast (all day) and lunch. Menu items include peanut butter toast, breakfast burrito, baked goods (bagels, muffins, donuts, cupcakes), soups, salads, sandwiches and warm grain bowls.

While hand-cut Angus steaks and hand-crafted burgers are the main draws, the menu also features chicken entrées and sandwiches and pub favorites such as onion straws, cheese fries and smoked mac-and-cheese. Indoor dining has a comfortable feel with an open ceiling, exposed hemlock beams and wood dining room tables.

There’s a deck for outdoor dining.

The extensive ice cream menu includes custom sandwiches – you choose the ice cream and the cookie flavors. There’s even vegan ice cream, gluten-free cones and Achenbach’s pastries. Cold brews are also a specialty.

NICK’S BISTRO

324 W. Market St., nicksbistromarietta.com Nick’s features casual, relaxed dining. The dining room’s exposed-log walls and fireplace provide a romantic, Colonial atmosphere, while the bar area features a more modern vibe. The menu is a mix of classic American cuisine and creative feature items. There’s a music trivia night and an open mic night.

RAILROAD HOUSE INN

280 W. Front St., railroadhouseinn.com This historic property is home to several unique venues including the restaurant and patio (with innovative food and beverage menus), the casual Perry Street Cellar (pub-style fare), event space and 10 recently remodeled guest rooms.

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SHANK’S TAVERN

Regarded as the oldest continuously operating tavern in Lancaster County, Shank’s is known for its neighborhood atmosphere, as well as its daily food and drink specials. There’s both indoor dining and outdoor patio dining. The extensive menu includes homemade soups, sandwiches, salads and flatbread pizzas incorporating glutenfree, low-carb and vegetarian options and always using market-fresh produce. Their crabcakes are legendary!

100 W. Market St. (rear), facebook.com/mulberrythrill

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Formerly Pig Iron Brewing, River Trail features both casual indoor and patio dining. The menu focuses on seafood and high-quality comfort food. The drinks menu includes craft beer and cocktails. River Trail is dog-friendly – a K9 meatsand-treats menu was introduced in May, and there’s a Saturday “Yappy Hour.”

36 S. Waterford Ave., shankstavern.com

MULBERRY THRILL

John Wright Restaurant in Wrightsville offers its guests a stellar view of the river and Veterans Memorial Bridge. John Wright FB photo.

40 E. Front St., rivertrailbrewing.com

MCCLEARY’S PUBLIC HOUSE 130 W. Front St., mcclearyspub.com

Dog-friendly restaurants and bars are all the rage! In Marietta, River Trail Brewing (formerly Pig Iron) even has a K9 menu and holds a “Yappy Hour” on Saturdays.

River Trail FB photo.

RIVER TRAIL BREWING

Wrightsville BURNING BRIDGE TAVERN 108 Hellam St., bbtpa.com

This neighborhood tavern bills itself as “Wrightsville’s First Honky Tonk Bar.” The focus is on mesquite BBQ with meats done low and slow in an onsite BBQ cooker. The menu also includes pub fare like nachos, wings, crab pretzels and fried pickles as well as sandwiches, wraps, salads and burgers. Burning Bridge is also known for its live music lineup.

JOHN WRIGHT RESTAURANT 234 N. Front St., jwrpa.com

Riverside dining with a view defines this restaurant that makes its home in a former warehouse.

Indoors, the Four Seasons Room features glass walls that provide a view of the river. The seasonal patio features a wood-fired pizza oven. Menus vary by season to take advantage of fresh, locally produced ingredients. The Real Food Emporium by

John Wright Restaurant is located on the premises and offers fresh local ingredients and to-go familystyle meals.

LITTLE ITALY RESTAURANT

MOON DANCER WINERY

The restaurant features Italian favorites such as pizza, stromboli, calzone, subs and pasta.

Appetizers also have an Italian theme.

1330 Klines Run Rd., moondancerwinery.com The setting resembles a vineyard in France, complete with a French chateau and a patio that overlooks the vines and countryside. The wine selection ranges from European-style dry varieties to Pennsylvania sweets. Cider and craft beer are also available. As for food, Ta Ta Kua’s menu (available weekends) includes wood-fired artisan pizza, grilled cheese, mac-and-cheese and more. Live music is also offered weekends.

WILD BATCH BISTRO

120 N. Fourth St., facebook.com/thewildbatch Wild Batch features house-made baked items and coffee drinks/cold brews. The menu includes homemade bagels, breakfast crepes and pastries including tarts, scones, muffins and macarons.

Gluten-free and vegan items are offered.

WRIGHTSVILLE INN AND DRAFTHOUSE

601 S. Front St., wrightsvilleinn.com The seafood-focused menu also features broasted chicken, black angus burgers, mac-andcheese and salads. The colossal lump crabcakes were voted “Best of York County.”

Bainbridge CONOY COFFEE

230 Locust Grove Rd., facebook.com/conoycoffee Coffee for a cause is the mission of this shop that makes its home at Historic Haldeman Mansion.

In addition to coffee and other drinks, the revolving menu offers items such as breakfast pizza, breakfast burritos, pastries, baked goods, avocado toast and more. Proceeds help community members who are facing unexpected or sudden loss.

GIGI’S ICE CREAM BAR

2 S. Second St., facebook.com/bainbridgepa A seasonal ice cream parlor that is a favorite stop for trail users, Gigi’s offers everything under the sun where ice cream treats are concerned. It also offers before-dessert items such as burgers, wings and more. Note: Open evenings (5-9 p.m.) only.

2141 River Rd., facebook.com/Little-ItalyRestaurant-201416267018

NISSLEY VINEYARDS & WINERY ESTATE

140 Vintage Dr., nissleywine.com Summerfest kicks off July 8 with music provided

by Pocketful O’ Soul and continues weekends

through August 27. In addition to Nissley’s lineup of wines, beer from Moo Duck is also available for purchase. As for food, the area’s favorite food trucks will be on hand to provide their specialities. If you feel like spending a lazy afternoon enjoying the weather, ambiance and a glass (or two) of wine, you can also purchase the makings for a charcuterie board at the winery, as well as snacks.

With so much to choose from, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

PURSUE a “home” that celebrates you!

From a work home to a home for retirement, Moravian Manor Communities celebrates the journey of living with abundant opportunities to pursue what matters to you … whether it’s a fulfilling career or maintenance-free lifestyle.

A Career with Purpose!

We recognize Excellence In Customer Care and reward team members for their hard work. Some of our staff have been with us for 20+ years! Apply today at www.moravianmanorcommunities.org/careers.

An Enriched Life!

With two campuses, four residential home styles (Apartments, Carriage Homes, Cottages & Townhomes) and four comprehensive levels of care (Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Care, and Short-Term Rehab), we can accommodate your needs for today, and tomorrow!

Call 717-626-0214 for a tour!

If you’re searching for a celebrated community in which to work or live, we’d love to see you here!

Residential Living • Assisted Living • Personal Care • Memory Support • Skilled Care • Short-Term Rehab

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In the Neighborhood Simply the BEST Chinese Food!

Family-Owned and Operated for 42 Years!

At Hong Kong Garden, you’ll find consistency in taste, generous portions, a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere and excellent service. We offer lavish lunch and dinner menus, made with quality, fresh ingredients, for dine-in or take-out.

Gift Certificates Available

Hong KongChinese Garden Restaurant

WHEATLAND SHOPPING CENTER • 1807 COLUMBIA AVENUE, LANCASTER • (717) 394-4336 CASEY JONES’ RESTAURANT All aboard! Join us in our two original P-70 80-ton dining cars that once rode the rails of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Featuring 175 seats, this unique property offers indoor dining, outdoor deck seating with train and farmland views, and take-out. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, Casey Jones’ Restaurant is a one-ofa-kind experience for all ages!

312 Paradise Lane, Ronks 717-687-5000 CaseyJonesRestaurantPA.com

CAFÉ ARABELLA Café Arabella, located in Downtown Lititz, offers a wide variety of drinks, as well as delicious breakfast and lunch menus. Their modern farmhouse-style café offers a lovely, laid-back atmosphere to enjoy hand-crafted coffee and cuisine.

The café is available for private events on Sundays and after closing on weekdays.

40 East Main Street, Lititz.

717-568-5771. Cafearabella.com.

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JOHN A. ZERN & SONS BEVERAGE John A. Zern & Sons Beverage specializes in beer and beverage sales and service and has been serving the Lancaster region since 1948. They provide beverage setups for weddings, banquets and other events and work with a number of venues across Lancaster County and surrounding areas.

202 South Charlotte Street, Manheim. 717-665-2233.

Zernsbeverage.com.

DUTCH APPLE DINNER THEATRE Head to the sea this summer with Disney’s The Little Mermaid at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre! A fun, full family experience, Dutch Apple offers a show you and your kids know and love. Prior to the show, experience a wonderful buffet with hot food, a full salad bar, and so many desserts! With cocktails and appetizers also available prior to the show, everyone is sure to enjoy this fishy tale!

510 Centerville Rd, Lancaster 717-898-1900 • Dutchapple.com

In the Neighborhood MOUNTAIN REALTY ERA POWERED Austin Curtiss and Jordalys Castillo of Mountain Realty ERA Powered offer SUPERIOR real estate services to their clients whether they are relocating to or moving within the Lancaster County area or outlying areas. The goal of ALL Mountain Realty ERA Powered agents is to be an ADVOCATE for you through the entire process of Buying, Selling and/or Investing.

Austin Curtiss • 717-406-7337 (cell) Jordalys Castillo • 717-990-6906 (cell)

Yo Hablo Español

Fun Is Brewing Tap Takeover Train Enjoy 4 local artisan beers and lite bites as you travel in first-class accommodations.

2938 Columbia Avenue, Suite 602, Lancaster. 717-390-8701. www.eramountainrealty.com.

CERTIFIED CARPET A local family-owned flooring company in business for over 70 years, Certified Carpet has earned the trust of their clients. “When It’s Certified, You’re Satisfied!”

• New flooring sales and installation • In-home carpet and furniture cleaning • Oriental and area rug cleaning • Entrance mat sales and service www.certifiedcarpet.com

BOOK YOUR TASTING NOW StrasburgRailRoad.com

LUSK & ASSOCIATES

HALDEMAN MECHANICAL INC.

Sotheby’s International Realty Anne M. Lusk has over 25 years of real estate experience. Anne’s mission is to provide world-class service to each and every one of her clients. Supporting local charities allows her the chance to be a difference-maker in the lives of others. By collaborating with some of the finest agents in the area, Lusk & Associates was formed with the goal of bringing a shared vision for world-class service to a broader base of homeowners and buyers.

Founded in 1939, Haldeman Mechanical Inc. has been providing plumbing, heating, cooling and water conditioning services to residential and light commercial customers for three generations. We are a certified Rheem ProPartner offering sales and 24-hour service as well as service agreements to keep your equipment running at peak efficiency. Free estimates are available by calling 717-665-6910 or visiting our website at haldemanmechanical.com.

(PA#007777)

100 Foxshire Drive, Lancaster 717-291-9101 • AnneLusk.com

GALEBACH’S FLOOR FINISHING, INC.

ATTITUDES HAIR & NAIL SALON

Galebach’s Floor Finishing, founded in 1924, is the oldest floor finishing company in Lancaster County. We specialize in residential wood floor refinishing and have extensive experience with historic restorations. Our dust containment system keeps your home as clean as possible while our workers are on-site sanding and finishing. (#PA019030)

Celebrating 24 years in our mission of helping you LOVE your hair and nails! We specialize in trendy and traditional hair design, refreshing color, brightening highlights and perms for added style. Rejuvenate your hands and feet with relaxing manicures and pedicures. Thank you for trusting us to help you look and feel your best and voting us ‘Among the Best’ salons in 2021.

202 Main Street, Landisville 717-898-9680 Galebachsfloorfinishing.com

We welcome Cathy Duffy, formerly of Odyssey Salon.

798A New Holland Avenue, Lancaster. 717-295-0836.

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Why We ♥Lancaster

Photos by Bill Simpson.

Hiding In Plain Sight Milestones are interesting pieces of history and fortunately you can still find them hiding in plain sight along roadways in Lancaster County.

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he word “milestone” has come to mean an important event in a person’s life, but the word’s first meaning was something much more literal.

Originally, a milestone was exactly what the word says – a carved piece of stone that served as a mile marker along highways.

Before big green signs and GPS systems, these stones were the only way to know how far it was to the next town.

MILESTONES HAVE guided American travelers for centuries, but they’re hardly an American invention. The ancient Romans installed the first of them to tell travelers which road they were on and how far it was to their destination.

In the early years of the United States, people traveled in a manner much like the Romans had - on foot, on a horse or in a vehicle pulled by a horse. Travel was difficult

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because rain and snow would turn the dirt roads into mud, while dry spells would turn them into dust.

Many milestones were adjacent to the wayside inns that served as hotels, bars, restaurants, stables and general stores, and were so important that in 1774, the Colonial Legislature imposed a fine of three pounds or imprisonment in the common jail for defacing or marking milestones.

WHILE MILESTONES are no longer necessary, many are still standing and, if you look closely, you can still spot them. In fact, it’s highly likely that you’ve driven or even walked past some of them hundreds of times without even noticing.

For example, one such milestone stands on the grounds of The Castle, aka Lancaster County Prison, on East King Street. It’s obviously been there for a long time, since the turnpike to which it refers is the Philadelphia/Lancaster Turnpike, which opened in 1795.

The turnpike was the first hardsurfaced road in the United States, and it stretched from 34th Street in Philadelphia to Lancaster. In 1913, much of the original route of the turnpike achieved another first when it became part of the Lincoln Highway,

the nation’s first transcontinental highway.

Like the meaning of “milestone,” the meaning of “turnpike” has evolved. Just like modern turnpikes, early turnpikes charged tolls. At a tollhouse, a long wooden pole – called a pike – guarded the entrance to the road. When a traveler would pay the toll, a worker would turn the pike to allow entrance, hence the origin of “turnpike.”

NOW, IF YOU WANT to have a scavenger hunt for milestones in Lancaster County, where’s the easiest stretch of road for finding them? That’s probably Harrisburg Pike, which was originally the Lancaster, Elizabethtown and Middletown Turnpike.

As you leave Lancaster, you can see seven of the first eight milestones. The first, indicating one mile to Lancaster and 24 to Middletown, is in front of the Burnham building. The second milestone has disappeared but the next six are intact.

If you do go looking, keep in mind that milestones on east/west highways are on the north side of the road, and on north/south highways, they’re usually on the east side of the road.

This month’s column was submitted by a guest writer, Bill Simpson of Lancaster.

ABOUT TEETH WHITENING Why Whiten Teeth?

As you can see, Kendall’s natural beauty (inside and out) is enhanced by her beautiful, radiant smile. Research studies consistently show the number one feature that men notice first in a woman is her smile. Conversely, the number one feature that a woman sees in a man is his smile.

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How Many Ways are there to Whiten Teeth?

There are several ways to whiten teeth: in-office whitening, whitening trays applied every night, whitening pens and strips, and other methods.

So, which One do you Recommend?

There is no one system that is always the best answer for every patient. Depending on your dental situation, types of restorations currently in your teeth, lifestyle, and financial commitment to your smile, we create the approach that’s effective and cost efficient for your desired result.

What is ZOOM Teeth Whitening?

We have been whitening teeth for over 25 years now and have used many systems. In our opinion, there is no doubt that the ZOOM in-office whitening system is the easiest and quickest way to get the most dramatic results. In about an hour and a half, your teeth are whitened by up to 7 shades.

I’m not sure of the Best Way to Achieve a More Attractive Smile. What is my First Step?

In our opinion, the best way to proceed is to get a smile evaluation. We work together with you and listen to your concerns. Many times a simple one-visit whitening gives you that beautiful, natural-looking result. For some, other enhancements will make a huge difference in giving you that smile you always wanted! Our website, yourclassicsmile.com, displays many before -andafter pictures of our actual patients. Or, simply call us at 717.560.9190 to schedule your personal smile evaluation or teeth whitening visit.

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