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AUGUST 2022 | VOLUME 36 | NUMBER 4

Features

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Soak Up the Summer!

Our affinity for spending time in or near the water continues. The look and feel of Summer 2022 even has a name: Coastal Grandma.

22.

Discover Kayaking

When the pandemic arrived, people discovered that kayaking provided a link to both Mother Nature and social distancing. Fortunately, Lancaster County is home to scenic waterways and a growing number of outfitters.

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Millersville Lions Club Pool

Lions Club members devote their time and talents to maintaining and improving the community pool that celebrated its 60th anniversary last summer.

26. Float Away!

ON THE COVER: Nick Gould photographed

lifeguards Kari Anderson, Scott Moore and Jordyn Kendig at the Millersville Lions Club Pool, which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2021.

Tubing has staged a comeback at Sickman’s Mill courtesy of new owners, Joe Devoy and Dana Paparo.

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Learn to Swim/Exercise for Life On the job with Hempfield recCenter’s Mindy Yocom, whose water expertise extends to kayaking and collecting seashells.

32. Tre and Andre Fissella

Meet two brothers who have been swimming since they were toddlers. They now offer private lessons and work with competitive swimmers at their home in East Hempfield.

PHOTO BY JORDAN BUSH

Departments

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Way Down Yonder in the Pawpaw Patch

The tropical-looking fruit that was a favorite of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson and sustained “travelers” on the Underground Railroad, is making a comeback thanks to a growing interest in native trees and plants.

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Table for Two

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Why We Love Lancaster

Are you in need of a family outing? If so, head for Scoops Ice Cream & Grille in Mountville, where miniature golf is also on the menu.

Sunflower festivals begin to dot the calendar this month.

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If local adventures, dining out, remodeling your home or getting a jump on Halloween or holiday decorating are on your August to-do list, the businesses and events in this special advertising section are ready to help you enjoy the waning days of summer.

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Pawpaw fruit growing on trees planted at the John Wright Restaurant in Wrightsville.

Foodographer Pawpaws

Way Down Yonder in the Pawpaw Patch TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY JORDAN BUSH

A few years ago, Bill Lauris, the owner of Off the Beaten Path Nursery in Lancaster, clued me in on pawpaw fruit. Occasionally referred to as “Appalachian bananas” or “custard apples,” pawpaws are the largest edible fruit native to North America. Incredibly, one of the largest concentrations of wild pawpaw trees can be found in Lancaster County.

What is a Pawpaw?

Admittedly, a lot of people – especially younger generations – have no clue what a pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is. Pawpaws had fallen off the radar for a number of reasons, including the fact that their short shelf life makes them unlikely candidates for the produce sections of large grocery stores. However, thanks to a “growing” interest in heirloom and native plants, pawpaw trees are making a comeback – the National Park Service, which monitors their growth and spread, regards them as a “small tree” that makes a “big impact.” Outdoor Life calls them the “ultimate tree for survivalists.”

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Ancient History

So, how did pawpaws end up in Lancaster County? How did a seemingly tropical fruit make its way to colder climates? The name pawpaw is similar to papaya, a green, tropical fruit that also grows in clusters on trees. Many scientists hypothesize that as the planet warmed, nowextinct mammals, such as mastodons and the bear-like giant ground sloths, ate pawpaws whole, dropping seeds as they migrated north, traversing long distances.

According to historians at Colonial Williamsburg, Native Americans ate both wild and cultivated pawpaws. Two early American foodies, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, had

pawpaws growing in their gardens.

Pawpaws sustained members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition as they ventured into the Pacific Northwest.

Pawpaws also helped to supplement the meager diets of enslaved African people, as well as those making their way along the Underground Railroad. Soldiers from both the North and South subsisted on pawpaws during the Civil War.

The Tree

Pawpaw trees vary in size depending upon where they are grown. The average height is 25 feet or more in understory conditions, and 15 to 20 feet in urban areas. They will thrive in either shaded forest areas or in full sun, which will produce a higher fruit yield. Growing as far south as Louisiana, and as far north as Canada, this tropical-like fruit tree is winter hardy to Zone 5. (Lancaster County ranges from 6b to 7a.) The tree produces deep-crimson flowers in spring; the fruit ripens in late summer and is

Clockwise from top left: A variety of sliced pawpaw fruit illustrates slight variations in color, shape and size. Clockwise from top left: Overleese, Taytwo, PA Golden and Susquehanna® (Peterson) pawpaw fruit.

Cultivated pawpaw seedlings for sale by Heartwood Nursery, Felton, PA, at the 2021 Horn Farm Center’s Pawpaw Festival.

Freshly picked pawpaws.

The 2022 Pawpaw Festival will be held September 24-25 at the Horn Farm Center in York County. If you’re looking for an excuse to take a late summer/early fall getaway, pawpaw festivals are held up and down the East Coast. Heppy.org maintains a listing of such festivals.

typically available until early October.

As the pawpaw is a native plant, it is not bothered by insect pests. Deer will leave the trees alone, too.

Cultivation

Pawpaw trees don’t often survive being transplanted and are primarily grown in one of two methods: seed propagation and grafted cuttings of known cultivars. When grown from seed, the resulting tree will produce fruit with random traits. The quality and flavor could be less or more desirable than a named variety. On the other hand, cultivars that are grown from cuttings taken from a known tree and grafted onto rootstock, create a cloned tree identical to its parent. Pawpaw cultivars are selected by a producer for their growth and/or fruit traits.

Two notable producers of cultivars are Kentucky State University and R. Neal Peterson of Peterson Pawpaws in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

Trees that are grown from seeds take a few years to mature and produce fruit. The risk you take by growing a tree from seed is it

might not be prolific or offer consistent quality, a discovery that can only be made after a few years. From seed, fruit characteristics and traits are random. That means while foraging for pawpaws on a hike, you might find some you love and others not so much. However, since seeds are easier to obtain, they can make for a fun gardening project.

Pawpaws will not self-pollinate, so at least two different varieties of pawpaws are needed for a tree to produce fruit.

pudding, preserves, butter and jam. They can be creatively used in cocktails, beer and mead.

Flavor-wise they evoke notes of mango, banana and jackfruit.

Jim Switzenberg, the director of operations and executive chef at the John Wright Restaurant, planted a few trees five years ago.

The trees are now bearing fruit, which Jim plans to incorporate into the restaurant’s fall menu. At Artifice Ales & Mead in Manheim, pawpaw mead is available in the fall.

Taking the shape of a potato, the fruit of pawpaws has smooth, green skin, sometimes with flecked spots. As Bill puts it, “It looks like it has no business being in Lancaster County.”

When fully ripe, the fruit’s flesh presents as yellow-orange to white in color; its consistency is comparable to soft-serve ice cream or mashed potatoes. If you enjoy eating bananas, pawpaws are quite similar. Pawpaws can be used to create chilled desserts such as smoothies and ice cream. They also bring flavor to

RIPE PAWPAWS should feel soft and separate easily from the tree. The green skin color doesn’t provide for a reliable indicator of ripeness. If they’re harvested before they’ve achieved ripeness, pawpaws can last in the fridge for a few weeks. If they are fully ripe, soft pawpaws will keep in the fridge for about a week but are prone to bruising. Typically, commercially sold pawpaws are puréed and shipped frozen.

Fair warning: due to its limited commercial availability, pawpaw purée is expensive, ranging between $10 and $20 a pound.

I’ve had wild pawpaws that were not nearly

Fruit

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Top to bottom: One-year-old pawpaw seedlings for sale at the Horn Farm Center. While less expensive, trees grown from seed will yield fruit whose flavor profiles can vary from tree to tree.

According to Andrew Moore, the author of Pawpaw, “Unlike so many fruit trees, pawpaws are virtually unaffected by pests and are easily grown organically. Nativeplant and butterfly gardeners appreciate the tree both as a larval host and for its important niche in forest ecosystems. And because pawpaws are highly nutritious, they’re gaining the interest of health-conscious eaters.”

A sampler of wild and cultivated pawpaw fruit slices reveals a variation in color and flavor. Clockwise from top left: Shenandoah, Susquehanna, Allegheny, Overleese and wild pawpaw varieties.

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as delicious as a ripe, cultivated, nursery-grown pawpaw. For this reason, I’d encourage you to source cultivated varieties from a nursery.

Perhaps more importantly, as with any foraged food, over-foraging an area can be detrimental. For example, pawpaws are known to grow wild along the Susquehanna River; when that information became known a few years ago, the local foraging community was devastated by the over-foraging that resulted. If you forage for pawpaws, be considerate of others looking to enjoy the fruit. Don’t get greedy.

Health Benefits

Pawpaws are also good for you from a health standpoint. According to the Kentucky State University Extension’s bulletin, Cooking with Pawpaws, written by Snake C. Jones and Desmond R. Layne, “Pawpaws are very nutritious fruits.

They are high in vitamin C, magnesium, iron, copper and manganese. They are a good source of potassium and several essential amino acids. They also contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, calcium, phosphorus and zinc.” The bulletin goes on to say that such nutrients generally equate to the same amount (or greater) as those that are found in bananas, apples or oranges.

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York County’s Annual Pawpaw Fest

If you’re interested in learning more about pawpaws, the Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education will be holding its 18th-annual festival September 24 and 25. Located just across the Susquehanna River along Route 30, the farm center is home to an established pawpaw orchard, as well as wild pawpaw trees that grow on the property. The event is extremely popular; I’d recommend attending early in the day (hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m.) before lines get long and specialty items, such as frozen pawpaw pushpops, sell out.

This year, pawpaw fruit (both wild and cultivated varieties) and trees will be available for purchase. Other pawpaw-related items will be available, as well. In addition, the festival will feature local food vendors, artisans and community organizations. Fresh produce from the Horn Farm Center, as well as native plants, jams, jellies, honey and more will be for sale.

Visitors will also enjoy tours of the farm and pawpaw orchard.

As the festival serves as a fundraiser, a $5 donation is requested upon entry. All proceeds will support local regenerative agriculture practices and education programs at the Horn Farm Center.

Visit hornfarmcenter.org for details.

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• Off the Beaten Path Nursery (Lancaster), offthebeatenpathnursery.com • Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education (York), hornfarmcenter.org • Trees of Joy (Bethlehem), treesofjoy.com • Heartwood Nursery (Felton), heartwoodnurseryinc.com

Recommended Reading • For the Love of Pawpaws: A Mini Manual for Growing and Caring for Pawpaws, from Seed to Table by Michael Judd.

is a commercial photographer. His work has allowed him to discover and document cultures and food across five continents. A graduate of Garden Spot High School and Millersville University, Jordan and his fiancée, Jessica, reside and cook together in Ephrata.

• The Pocket Pawpaw Cookbook by Sara Bir.

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Visit SPOOKY NOOK FARM for a perfect summer day in Lancaster County. Hang out with their many llamas and alpacas, as well as their Valais Blacknose sheep, and learn all about the beautiful creatures and how they are cared for. The farm breeds, shows and sells the animals, so they will be sure to answer any questions you may have.

The farm offers tours of the property and llama walks. To visit Spooky Nook Farm, you will need to schedule an appointment, which they can personalize to your needs. They welcome schools and small groups, as well as special events on the farm. Be sure to visit their farm boutique, Pamela’s She Shed, for alpaca clothing, candles, fiber and yarn and much more! Call 717-459-3414 to schedule your visit and discuss how Spooky Nook Farm can make your experience unforgettable.

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Gochenauer’s is proud to be voted a favorite doggie daycare, dog groomer and pet boarding facility by the readers of Lancaster County Magazine and by the readers of Lancaster Newspaper. They are winners of 57 people’s choice awards from 4 different local and regional publications since 1996.

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Located just south of Lancaster city, GR Mitchell gives you the option to skip the big box stores for a locally-owned business. But a smaller business doesn’t mean fewer op�ons; GR Mitchell has a vast network of manufacturing partners, meaning they bring you the best assortment of quality goods across a variety of product categories.

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For their novice customers, GR Mitchell has in-store and online resources to help you make vital product decisions for your new build or remodel that can optimize budget, schedules or inclusion of the latest technologies and features. Their staff can even help you to select a contractor best suited to the type of work that you need completed.

Interested in learning how GR Mitchell can help? Visit their showroom at 14 Beaver Valley Pike in Willow Street, give them a call at 717-464-2999 or check them out online at grmitchell.com.

Visit HEART OF LANCASTER’S 34TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY ARTS AND CRAFT SHOW at Root’s Country Market on September 3-4. Enjoy the works of select artists and craftspeople from Pennsylvania and nearby states. From pottery and décor to jewelry and artwork, over 130 juried artists and crafters will be exhibiting their wares at the show. There will also be a delicious variety of food, as well as live entertainment. Heart of Lancaster Arts and Craft Show has been recognized in Sunshine Artist’s “200 Best” art shows for 10 years in a row. Parking and admission are both free. The show is rain or shine and will run from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday.

Visit hlcshow.com for more information.

Summer’s not over yet. 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. Open through October, 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, providing fun for all ages. Whether you are looking for a date night, family staycation or just a night out with friends, Scoops & Boulders has you covered.

Did you know Scoops Ice Cream & Grille has food trucks as well? You can catch them all around town at various events in the community. Or you can book them for your next event; they are great for weddings, corporate events, employee appreciations and more.

They offer both food and ice cream packages perfect for spoiling your guests or teammates. For more information, visit scoopsgrille.com.

KREIDER’S CANVAS SERVICE, INC. has been installing awnings in Lancaster County for more than 40 years. Leslie Kreider shares that Kreider’s Canvas offers an option that makes outdoor decks and patios more useful, more comfortable and a lot cooler.

“Our experience with observing the life of a canvas roof is that dark-colored fabrics last three to five years (or more) longer than light-colored fabrics. The main downside to a dark-fabric roof is that it’s warmer under them, especially when the top area is closed to seal out rain. We have developed a ‘Roof Vent System’ that can be used on the flat back wall of a deck or patio canopy. This increased venting area provides more natural air flow and minimizes trapped hot air,” Leslie says.

What’s trending? “Side curtains around porches, pavilions and outdoor kitchens are increasing in demand. The main trend has been the increased use of curtains to block wind when needed, while still having the ability to open up to full view of the outside.”

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Last summer saw a phenomenon wash over the country. Americans craved anything having to do with water. They wanted to swim in it, relax by it, walk along it, add it to their gardens with ponds and fountains and float atop it via watercraft such as kayaks, canoes and paddle boards. Rental houses at beaches, by lakes and aside rivers were in such demand that inventory was exhausted well into the fall. Pools and beaches were packed. Sales of backyard pools surged.

mornings by walking the dog on the beach, just as the sun begins its rise in the east. Her days are spent beachcombing, working in her garden and preparing salads made with organic ingredients. As the sun sets over the water to the west, this former Coppertone surfer girl contemplates tomorrow with a glass of wine.

She’s said to be inspired by Martha Stewart, Diane Keaton and Ina Garten (among others).

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hy? Everyone from trend watchers to psychologists attributed the draw of water to its ability to keep us cool, calm and collected. As we were dealing with the second summer of the pandemic, water provided the perfect escape.

It seems that our preoccupation with water continues in 2022. But there’s trouble brewing in those waters. Swimming lessons are almost impossible to find and the ongoing lifeguard shortage is becoming more dire.

However, there is good news – the parking lots that provide access to hiking and water trails along the Susquehanna River continue to be packed. Watercraft has become a familiar sight on Speedwell Forge Lake and along the Conestoga River, as well. Tubing is back at Sickman’s Mill. People are discovering the allure of exercising in the water at recreation centers and community pools.

OUR FASCINATION with water is also influencing fashion and home décor this summer.

The lifestyle is being called “Coastal Grandma” (or Grandmother), as it conjures up the fantasy of living the life of a woman who spends her summers by the sea. The term, which was coined by TikToker Lex Nicoleta, is controversial (ageism) and, as a result, has been the subject of debate on social media all summer.

In the fantasy world of glossy magazines, the Coastal Grandma spends her summers in a shingled cottage by the sea. She begins her

Designer: Cece Hurdleston; Nick Gould photo

Fashion-wise, the Coastal Grandma is attired in chambray, linen, khaki, a straw hat and a classic fisherman sweater from Ireland. The color palette is simple: blue, white and beige.

Her home reflects the coastal-chic vibes that are trending in interior design. Again, the color scheme takes its inspiration from the sea coast and includes hues of blue, aqua, green, gray, beige and crisp white. The slipcover look sets the tone for furnishings. Floors are covered with sisal rugs. Windows are hung with linen draperies. Fragrance comes courtesy of fresh flowers. Rocking chairs and vintage wicker welcome you to sit a spell on the porch. There isn’t a seashell or “Life’s Better at the Beach” throw pillow in sight.

Yes, water has the power to transport us to other places, even if it’s to the world of make believe.

Welcome to the Summer of Water, Part 2.

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Clockwise from left: Scott and Katie Matelis love to spend warm summer evenings on the water. On this particular day, the Lancaster residents headed for Speedwell Forge Lake, north of Lititz.

Diesha Cooper and Deesis Cooper, both of Ephrata, transport their kayaks in style!

Katie and Scott take to the water.

The shore of Speedwell Forge Lake is lined with canoes and kayaks, providing evidence of the popularity such watercraft is currently enjoying.

Discover Kayaking

If you decide to follow the directive of the headline, you’ll find yourself late to the party. The pandemic prompted kayakers – veterans and newbies – to come out of the woodwork! After all, kayaking provides simultaneous social distancing and camaraderie, is good exercise and allows you to be lulled into a state of bliss. Add Mother Nature and it’s nirvana!

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he demand for kayaks in the spring of 2020 took outfitters by surprise and they quickly found themselves dealing with empty showrooms. “Interest simply exploded,” an outfitter told the Today show. From May 2019 to May 2020, sales of kayaks reached a record $405 million. Had it not been for supply-chain issues, it is estimated that number could have easily been eclipsed.

The urge to get out on the water and away from reminders of the pandemic created an unprecedented demand for watercraft of all kinds. Fortunately, most outfitters had rentals on hand, but even then, they couldn’t keep up with demand. The problem persisted well into 2021 but fortunately eased somewhat with the arrival of summer 2022.

A KAYAK IS NOT the world’s shiny new toy. Kayaks have been used for hunting and transportation purposes for at least 4,000 years. Developed by the Indigenous people of the Arctic regions – namely the Yup’ik and Inuit of Alaska – kayaks were originally made from seal skin and whalebones. The word “kayak” is derived from the Greenlandic word, “qajaq,” which translates as “hunter’s boat” or “man’s boat.” The oldest surviving kayak – from Holland – dates to 1577 and is on display at the Museum Five Continents in Munich.

Kayaking captured the imagination of the general public during the 19th century thanks to an explorer and travel/adventure writer named John MacGregor, whose books detailed his worldwide water travels in a kayak he nicknamed the “Rob Roy Canoe.” Suddenly, Europeans

wanted to go kayaking and its sporting, fitness and recreational aspects were born. Clubs emerged throughout Europe. Kayaking became an Olympic sport in 1936; Hungary and Germany are kayaking powerhouses.

WITH THE DESTINATIONS we have easy access to in this area, is it any wonder that Lancaster’s waterways have become a mecca for kayakers? While kayaking provides an escape, it’s also very beneficial from a mind-body standpoint. As a form of exercise, kayaking benefits the cardiovascular and muscular systems. Core strength also improves. As it requires 450 strokes to cover a mile, that’s a lot of paddling! However, it is said the rhythmic motions propel you into a state of zen.

So, how do you get started? Fortunately, Lancaster/York is home to some top-notch outfitters.

Shank’s Mare Outfitters, Long Level, shanksmare.com Chiques Rock Outfitters, Columbia, chiquesrockoutfitters.net KayakLanCo, Lancaster County, kayaklanco.com Middle Creek Kayak, Northern Lancaster County, middlecreekkayak.com.

Muddy Run Park, Southern Lancaster County, muddyrunpark.com.

For details about these locations, visit their websites.

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Early summer mornings at the Millersville Lions Club Pool are devoted to swim team practice. This year the team is composed of 130 members ranging in age from 6 to 18.

Millersville Lions Club Pool

Still Roaring After 60 Years In the 1960s, when suburbia was expanding by leaps and bounds, members of Lions clubs saw an opportunity to serve their communities from a recreational standpoint through building and operating swimming pools.

Many are now closed due to aging mechanical systems, crumbling foundations and decreasing memberships. However, Millersville Lions Club Pool has managed to buck the trend and is not only surviving but is thriving.

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at Benson, who has been the club’s president for the past several years and is the pool’s treasurer, shares that Millersville is only one of two pools in Lions Club International’s District 14-D to have survived the past 50-plus years. According to the club’s website, the Millersville Lions Club received its charter in 1932. As the timing coincided with the Depression, the club’s initiatives centered on helping Millersville residents with medical expenses and needs such as heating their homes.

The club also created a college scholarship fund.

In the ’40s and ’50s, club members involved themselves in an expanding slate of other community-service endeavors.

The Millersville Lions also became a driving force behind the idea of building a pool for the community. The club went to work to raise $10,000 for the project through fundraising, securing bank loans and selling $100 bonds. The

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pool was dedicated in 1961, which coincided with Millersville’s bicentennial celebration. After nine years, the pool became self-sustaining, as all bank notes and loans had been repaid.

Today, with 47 members on the roster, the Millersville Lions Club continues to be a very active component of the community. “We’d love to welcome more members,” Pat says. “The more members we have, the more we can do in the community.”

Banners that are displayed on the fences around the pool convey the support of businesses in the area. “It takes a village!” says Pat, who served as Millersville University’s retail operations manager before retiring.

Dedicated employees also add to the dynamics. Manager Wendy Blake has been on the job for 20 years. Cece O’Day has coached the 130-member Sea Lions swim team (Division 2 in the Summer League) for years.

PAT SAYS THAT community support – on the parts of Lions Club members, businesses and pool members – has helped the pool to thrive. “It takes a lot of work to keep this pool operating,” she says. Fundraising helps the Lions Club with the all-important maintenance and improvement projects that keep the pool and its grounds in pristine condition. One such improvement – remodeling the kiddie pool – was carried out several years ago. This year, new umbrellas greeted members. A chair lift for physically challenged swimmers was added thanks to a grant from Lions Club International.

Pat notes that when work is needed for the pool and property, Lions Club members who have experience in plumbing, construction, electric, etc., volunteer their services. Members also volunteer to mow the lawn and take care of the landscaping. “That’s needed on an almost-daily basis,” she reports.

This season, new picnic tables in the pavilion were unveiled – they were a service project undertaken by Millersville University’s Construction Club. The pool’s food stand is operated by members of the Millersville Lioness Club, with proceeds benefiting their service projects. A pool member and his children built a new tether-ball area for the facility.

AS THE SUMMER of 2022 approached, many pool and beach goers feared they would be spending the summer watching the 1976 cultclassic movie Lifeguard (starring none other than Sam Elliott) or reruns of the original Baywatch television series instead of swimming under the watchful eye of an actual lifeguard. The American Lifeguard Association predicted that one-third of the nation’s 309,000 pools would have to remained closed due to a lack of staffing. Beaches and resorts are also dealing with staffing issues.

Lions Club members in Millersville were admittedly anxious about the looming nationwide dearth of lifeguards that began affecting pools last summer (in many cases, earlier) and was destined to continue in the summer of 2022. The shortage is being felt in Lancaster – especially at the pool in Lancaster County Central Park, which remained closed until early July, due to a lifeguard shortage. Other pools have had to curtail hours on occasion.

The lack of guards is attributed to the fact that certification programs had to be canceled in 2020 and 2021. Also, in the case of beaches, lifeguards were often recruited from overseas and with the curtailment of work exchanges via J-1 visas, that impacted staffing over that same period. In Philadelphia, the parks and

Left: Left to right: Kari Anderson, Scott Moore and Jordyn Kendig are among the team of lifeguards that oversees Millersville Lions Club Pool, which was voted “Best Pool” in last year’s LCM readers’ survey.

Here: A recent project brought improvements to the kiddie pool.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK GOULD recreation department thought outside the box and launched a recruiting effort through TikTok. One person who answered the call – Robin Borlandoe – is 70 years old and hasn’t guarded since she was 16. In Chicago, opening day for its 77 public pools and 22 beaches was pushed back first to June 25 and then to July 5, despite a punishing heat wave in mid-June. In Indianapolis, only five of its 17 pools have been able to open.

In New York City, 516 guards were certified as of mid-June. That represents a 49% drop from 2021 and a 66% drop from 2016. It was hoped that the offer of free certification programs would ease the crunch. Now, as August approaches, pools fear they will have to curtail hours due to the fact that student-aged guards will be unavailable to work because of school being back in session.

MILLERSVILLE COUNTS itself as fortunate where recruiting lifeguards is concerned. Pat notes that some Millersville guards have been on duty at the pool for as many as four summers.

“We not only have our core group, but we have backups who are ready to work,” she says. Three of those guards are pictured on this month’s cover. Kari Anderson, who will be a junior at Penn Manor High School, has been swimming since she was 5. Kari not only guards (this is her second year), but she teaches swimming lessons and is a member of the pool’s Sea Lions swim team. She also swims with the Marauder Swim Club that is based at Millersville University’s aquatic center.

Scott Moore, who swims year-round with the Five Star Swim Club (Lititz recCenter), just graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School. This is his first year at Millersville, but he has guarded at other pools, including SECA in Quarryville. “This is the best job for my

schedule,” says Scott, who will be swimming for Penn State this winter and plans to major in aerospace engineering.

Jordyn Kendig is the veteran of the three, as she has been a guard at Millersville for four summers. A graduate of Penn Manor, she is a psychology major at Shippensburg University, where she also swims for the women’s team. “I’ve been swimming forever,” she shares, explaining, “We have a pool at home.” She likes being a lifeguard, as it provides her with the opportunity to be outdoors. “I like working with the kids, too,” she says.

Speaking of being outdoors, Kari assured me that this generation of lifeguards does not slather on the baby oil and iodine concoction that guards no doubt used when Millersville opened in 1961.

“The guard room is well-stocked with sunblock and sunscreen,” she says of being conscious of the importance of skin protection.

PAT AND OTHER Lions Club members are proud of the events they provide to pool members, as well as the community. One event that is not pool-related takes place in the spring.

The Lions have been hosting their legendary Easter Egg Hunt in a community park since 1954.

Events at the pool kick-off in late April, when the community is invited to help with a spring clean-up. “We’ve had members of the Cub Scouts and the Millersville football team help with that,” Pat remarks.

Each June, the club reserves the first Saturday for Community Day, which is held at the pool. Anyone is welcome to attend. The price of admission is a nonperishable can of food that is then donated to the local food bank. The day is marked with games, contests, kid’s activities and

raffles, including one that awards the winner with a family season pass. “People are lined up at the door for Community Day,” Pat says.

This year’s event also reflected the effects that the pandemic and inflation have had on families. The Lions Club elected to purchase 108 40-pound boxes of food from Blessings of Hope that were made available to guests at Community Day. “Anyone was welcome to take one,” Pat notes.

The pool also hosts three splash parties each season. Again, anyone is welcome to attend the party (admission is charged) that includes a DJ, a 50-50 raffle, food trucks and, of course, swimming. “We close at 5 to get the pool ready and people start lining up at 5:30,” Pat says. “It’s always a fun time.”

The season officially closes the Saturday after Labor Day, when Doggie Dip sees four-legged guests take to the water. “It’s just the neatest thing to see,” Pat says of dogs braving the sliding board and diving into the pool. Again, all are welcome to participate. “We have people show up just to watch!” she says. Last year, 126 dogs took over the pool. Each of their owners paid $10 for their dog to participate, with proceeds benefiting the Lions Club’s efforts to fund the training for a service dog that will aid a person in need. “The dog’s name is Jax and we’re excited that club members will be able to follow his training and placement,” she notes of the project. Pat also adds that the official name of the event has been changed to the Mike Schaeffer Doggie Dip, which honors the Millersville Lions Club member who now serves as District 14-D’s second vice district governor.

For more information, visit millersvillelions.org and facebook.com/lionsclubpool.

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Float Away!

Clockwise from left: The waters of the tree-lined Pequea Creek provide the perfect escape from summer heat.

Tubers enter the water at Sickman’s Mill and float along the Pequea for approximately two hours.

Sickman’s welcomes four-legged visitors, too.

Buses transport guests to Sickman’s from Downtown Lancaster.

They also shuttle tubers back to Sickman’s following their rides.

The tiki-style bar, Jimmy’s Place, offers drinks and snacks before or after tubing. It’s also become a popular place to just hang out on a summer’s day. The property also hosts activities such as bingo, live music, dodgeball, potluck dinners and more. Note the mill building in the background.

Joe Devoy knows a little bit about entertainment … he launched the highly successful Tellus360 in Downtown Lancaster in 2010. Now, Joe and his wife, Dana Paparo, have taken the show a little south of the city, to Sickman’s Mill in Conestoga Township, where tubing has returned to the waters of the Pequea Creek and music resonates across the “holler” on weekends.

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he Devoys purchased the historic 12-acre property in early 2021 and revived the tubing tradition, along with adding a tiki-style bar – Jimmy’s Place – and introducing events such as

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Bingo Night, live music, river clean-ups, fireside sing-alongs, yoga, potluck dinners, maker’s markets and the list goes on. The property also now hosts weddings and other events.

AS FOR TUBING, passes are available for one ride, one day or the entire season. Tubers depart from Sickman’s Mill and follow the tree-lined Pequea Creek. Rides typically last two hours; shuttle buses then transport tubers back to Sickman’s Mill. Guided weekend tours are available by reservation only. Lasting four hours, they entail a combination of floating through still water and down some gentle rapids. Lunch is included. As many as six tubers can participate.

New this year is shuttle service from Downtown Lancaster, with buses departing from Tellus360 Friday through Monday (Friday and Monday at the top of the hour beginning at 12 noon and Saturday/Sunday beginning at 10 a.m.

The last departure on any of those days is 8 p.m.)

A stop has also been added at Valentino’s Café on

Sundays at 20 minutes past the hour. Return trips to Lancaster are made on the half hour, with final departure at 9:45 p.m.

The reviews give Sickman’s Mill a thumbsup, with visitors reporting they like the “chill” atmosphere, comparing it to “hanging out” in someone’s backyard. Others said they appreciated the silence and solitude that floating down the Pequea – sans a cellphone – provides. Many report it makes for a great family outing.

As for Jimmy’s Place, which is named in honor of the Devoys’ dog, who sadly passed away in May, the bar is stocked with brews and spirits from Pennsylvania, as well as a special concoction called Jimmy’s Juice. Grab-and-go items (vegetarian) are also available. Food is also provided by food trucks and other purveyors. Speaking of dogs, they are welcome to hang out.

HISTORY-WISE, SICKMAN’S MILL is bursting with it. Dating to 1752 (that’s the

earliest record of its existence), the mill has served as a distillery, a saw mill, a flour mill and a grist mill. More recently, it was the site of an antiques venue, a campground, an events space and a Halloween attraction. George Washington may have visited in 1773. The name was inspired by previous owners Fred Sickman, a miller of flour, and Warren Sickman, who operated it as such until 1967.

In regards to the mill’s picturesque location, it sits in an area that became known as Horse Hollow. Several events may have contributed to

the name. According to unchartedlancaster.com, on December 1, 1845, Frederick Pfeifer was on his way to deliver a load of wheat, when his horse slipped on ice and Pfeifer, the wagon and the horse fell off a cliff and met their demise. Legend has it that Pfeifer haunts the mill.

Another theory relates to June 1863.

Union soldiers arrived in the area to await the outcome of the Confederate advance north via the Susquehanna River at Columbia-Wrightsville.

The soldiers’ tethered horses dotted the landscape, ready to make a quick escape should

one be needed. Did they end up in Gettysburg?

Who knows. Another tale relates that the Union Army herded reserve horses into the hollow for safekeeping throughout the war.

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Learn to Swim

Exercise for Life Mindy Yocom: Water Rat With a degree in journalism from Shippensburg University and a career spent backstage in the theatre, how did Mindy become the assistant aquatics director at the Hempfield recCenter?

MOVING FROM NEW YORK to Washington Boro in the summer of 1972 may have played a role. In New York, Mindy and her sisters rode their bikes everywhere, including to the public pools in the area. But, Washington Boro was vastly different. “We were left to our own devices,” she says of her parents heading off to their new jobs that summer. “That’s when we discovered the river. Nobody told us we shouldn’t swim in that water,” she says, referencing a time when the Susquehanna’s water quality was less than pristine. “So, I guess you can say I’m more of a river rat.” The river soon proved to be alluring in another way – Mindy became an avid kayaker.

YEARS LATER, kayaking would inspire an idea. Musical acts visiting the American Music Theatre (AMT), where Mindy worked as a lighting operator, often asked for ideas on how they could relax and unwind. Mindy proposed that she could take guests kayaking. (One group

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that took her up on the offer was Billy Ray Cyrus’ backup band.) The success of the venture prompted her desire to become a certified lifeguard. Mindy enrolled in classes offered by Manheim Township and dove in. “I’m the oldest in the class,” she says of being 46 years old at the time, “and I fail the swimming test!”

Fortunately, her instructor, Katie Smith, saw something special in Mindy and offered to privately work with her in order to improve her swimming skills. So, Mindy concurrently – and successfully – learned to swim better and worked to become a certified lifeguard. “My first job was at Golden Meadows,” she recalls. “I guarded the pool when LAC [Lancaster Aquatic Club] held their morning practices there during the week. I’d leave AMT around 11 p.m. and have to be at Golden Meadows by 5 a.m.”

The Golden Meadows stint led to other opportunities. At many pools, lifeguards are recruited to teach water-aerobics classes and Mindy developed her own brand of classes that entail exercise mixed with storytelling.

“I taught for Manheim Township for years, plus a few other places,” she says. When she became employed by Hempfield recCenter, they requested exclusivity to her time and talents.

MINDY IS A FIRM BELIEVER in the power of water. When she began to experience ailments associated with the physical demands of her theatre job, water workouts kept the inevitable – finding a new career – at bay. When

she underwent knee-replacement in November 2018, she was back to exercising in the water by January. “You have to keep moving,” she says of battling the aging process. “Water exercise can be a lifetime endeavor,” she continues, pointing to the wide range of age groups that take the classes that are taught by herself and nine other instructors at Hempfield.

As many have discovered, working out in the water is good for the mind and body. The simple act of floating is a mindful exercise that disconnects you from noise and stress. As for the physical aspects, Mindy notes that while water provides a cushioned environment that is kind to compromised joints, it also allows for aerobic and strength-training exercises that benefit the cardiovascular and muscular systems in our bodies. “It’s not your mother’s exercise routine anymore,” she says of the early days of water exercise, when equipment consisted of milk containers filled with water to provide resistance.

Today, water classes utilize barbells, noodles and other devices that help to improve muscle and core strength (which lessens the chances of falling for older adults) and extend to spinning courtesy of water bikes and balancing classes that entail paddle boards. Classes also take their inspiration from Pilates, barre and the martial arts.

The fact that swimming is a lifetime endeavor is evidenced by the fact that lanes for lap swimmers (and water runners) always seem

Clockwise from left: Mindy Yocom leads a morning water-aerobics class at East Petersburg Community Pool, which is managed by the Hempfield recCenter.

Water walking/running is part of Mindy’s shallow-water class.

Shallow water allows swimmers of all abilities to take part in classes.

to be at a premium. (At Hempfield, the indoor pool opens weekdays at 5 a.m. for lap swimming and people are usually waiting at the door.)

FORTUNATELY, MINDY had a full-time job waiting for her at Hempfield recCenter when, after 14 years, she left AMT. Her duties increased to include teaching swimming lessons, overseeing the lifeguard certification program and managing the East Petersburg Community Pool, where she teaches classes, provides swimming lessons, oversees the lifeguards and coordinates community events during the summer months. National Night Out (August 2 this year) is always a highly anticipated event at the pool, as first responders are always a part of the festivities.

Mindy has become passionate about teaching people to swim. “Learning to swim is crucial,” she says. “It’s a life skill that everyone should learn. It breaks my heart to hear the stories that surround drownings.” Mindy shares that last summer, her lessons roster included six adults. “That’s the most adults I’ve ever taught in one year,” she shares, noting that many told her that learning to swim is an item they’ve always wanted to eliminate from their bucket lists.

MINDY’S OUTSIDE INTERESTS are also water-oriented. She continues to kayak, with the Susquehanna being her favorite local destination. She also loves to kayak in the ocean. She became an avid shell collector years ago, naming the Outer Banks as her favorite place to go shelling. This spring, she ventured a little farther south and explored the deserted islands that comprise Cape Lookout National Seashore (North Carolina) and came home with a treasure trove of shells. When storms troll the Eastern Seaboard, Mindy is known to jump in the car and head for Cape Henlopen in Delaware to search for shells. “Shelling is always best after a storm,” she says. She has turned her hobby into an enterprise she calls My Rustic Art. If you’re looking for anything made from seashells,

“It's not your mother's exercise routine anymore,” Mindy says of shallow- and deep-water classes that benefit the muscular and cardiovascular systems and improve core strength.

check out her work at myrusticart.com.

The Dilemma: Finding Lessons If you’re a parent seeking swimming lessons for your children, no doubt you’ve encountered the phenomenon that is sweeping America this summer … there’s no room at the pool!

AS AN AQUATOTS (children ages 6 months-plus) session was wrapping up at Hempfield on a Saturday morning in April, the instructor announced that if parents wanted to proceed with the next session, they needed to sign up ASAP. It wasn’t some sort of come-on to guarantee a full class – the fact was, plenty of potential students were waiting in the wings for a coveted spot.

Just like other supply-chain situations affecting life in America, the availability of swimming lessons is in dire straits due to a

tsunami effect of sorts: many pools curtailed lessons over the past two years and are now dealing with a backlog of kids wanting swimming lessons. The fact that there is an on-going lifeguard shortage (lifeguards typically assist with classes) only adds to the issue. A spokesperson for a pool in Chicago told the Today show that even if they could offer lessons on a 24/7 basis, the backlog would persist. A pool manager in Greensboro, North Carolina, reported that not a day goes by that she doesn’t have to field hundreds of messages from parents seeking lessons for their children. Pools across the country are echoing that sentiment. Many are sounding the alarm that an entire generation of children will not be proficient in the water.

Search lessons locally and the disclaimers “wait listed” and “sold out” appear on websites.

With the summer season being a “washout,” what’s a parent to do? Now’s the time to start perusing the websites of rec centers with indoor pools for sessions that are offered in the fall and winter seasons.

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AS MINDY YOCOM POINTS OUT, learning to swim is a vital life skill. According to statistics compiled by the YMCA, nine out of 10 parents view swimming as an important life skill. That viewpoint may be influenced by the fact that 24% of parents report feelings of inadequacy when they are in the water and therefore they want their children to feel more confident when they go swimming. (At East Petersburg, children must pass a test that entails swimming 25 meters without stopping in order to be in the pool without a parent or guardian.)

The statistics that point to why swimming lessons are important are sobering. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that drowning is the leading cause of death for children in the United States. On average, 11 children die from drowning each day. That’s nearly 4,000 per year. (Children ages 1-4 have

in trouble in the water. Older students (up to 6 years) are taught to combine rolling over with swimming in order to reach safety. The Millers’ twin sons, who were born in late 2019, began ISR lessons at 7 months of age. In this area, ISR instructors include Michelle Benko (ISR of Central PA) and Jennifer Witmer (ISR Lancaster). Instructors are also located in the Hershey and York areas. For more information, visit infantswim.com.

including Rowdy Gaines, Missy Franklin, Elizabeth Beisel and Nathan Adrian. Their first stop (May 9-10) took them to Philadelphia, where they worked with children at the West Philadelphia YMCA and the Salvation Army KROC Center. For more information, visit USAswimming.org/makeasplash.

THE STATISTICS ARE worse for minority children. Olympic gold medalist, Cullen Jones, who is the hands-on spokesperson for USA Swimming’s learn-to-swim initiative, Make a Splash, estimates that 70% of Black children cannot swim. His own near-drowning experience fuels his passion for teaching kids to swim. As a 5 year old, Jones was visiting Dorney Park in Allentown, and after coming down a water slide,

Even if lifeguards are present, there are things you can do to ensure a safe and enjoyable day by the water.

Olympic gold medalist, Cullen Jones, is the hands-on spokesperson for USA Swimming's learn-to-swim program, Make a Splash. In the aftermath of George Floyd's death, Jones made it a goal to bring the program to underserved inner-city neighborhoods. USA Swimming photo.

Staying Safe in the Water

1. Put the phone or book down and keep an eye on your children.

2. If you lack confidence in the water, swim in close proximity to a lifeguard.

3. Download apps that report beach conditions.

If rip tides or high surf are predicted, stay out of the water.

4. If you are in or on any kind of watercraft, wear a life vest. It only takes 60 seconds for an adult to drown.

5. If you’ve been drinking alcohol, stay out of the water.

Local Year-round Sources for Swimming Lessons/Exercise Classes the highest drowning rates, with most occurring in pools.) More alarming is the fact that another 22 children (per day) will experience non-fatal accidents involving water, with the outcomes ranging from no injuries to catastrophic impairment/disability. The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that children begin taking swimming lessons at age 1.

Olympic skier Bode Miller and his wife, Morgan (Beck), who is a beach-volleyball player, humanize those statistics. In 2018 their 19-month-old daughter, Emeline, drowned.

Morgan and Emeline were visiting with neighbors, when Morgan suddenly noticed the toddler was no longer in the room. Somehow Emeline had slipped outside. Morgan found her in the pool. Despite receiving CPR and medical attention at a hospital, Emeline died a day later.

Today, the Millers are advocates for Infant Swimming Resource (ISR), whose instructors teach babies as young as 6 months techniques that enable them to help save themselves in the water. The youngest students learn how to roll over on their backs should they find themselves

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became separated from his flotation device, as well as his father. He could not swim. To this day, he remembers the panic of not being able to breathe. Thirty seconds of being underwater caused him to lose consciousness. (A child can drown in as little as 20 seconds.) Lifeguards on duty provided CPR and revived him.

Upon returning home to Texas, his parents signed him up for lessons and the rest is history – he became the second Black swimmer to win an Olympic gold medal (actually he has two, from 2008 and 2012) and was the first to set a world record. He spent part of the pandemic returning that favor, as he taught his mother to swim. His own son began taking lessons at age 2.

The events surrounding George Floyd’s death inspired Jones to make a bigger impact with Make a Splash. With the backing of USA Swimming, Jones is taking the program into underserved inner-city neighborhoods where swimming lessons are rarely offered.

This year, the annual Make a Splash Tour, which is sponsored by Phillips 66, featured Jones and other Olympic ambassadors,

Ephrata Recreation Center, ephratarec.com Greater Elizabethtown Area Recreation & Community Services, getintogears.org Hempfield recCenter, hempfieldrec.com LA Fitness, lafitness.com (exercise only) Lititz recCenter, lititzrec.com Manheim Township Parks & Recreation, manheimtownship.org Universal Athletic Club, universalathleticclub.com YMCA of the Roses, rosesymca.org For details about the programs offered by these organizations, visit their websites.

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Andre (left) and Tre Fissella have been swimming since they were toddlers. Now they are involved in swimming from a teaching and coaching perspective. Both will graduate from college next spring.

Tre and Andre Fissella

A Brotherly Love for Swimming Whether they are competing, teaching, continuing their educations, coaching or vacationing, water is – and has always been – a part of these brothers’ lives.

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ou never know what you’ll come across on the social media site, Nextdoor.com.

One that recently stood out was an announcement posted by Bonnie Fissella relaying that her sons, Tre and Andre, would be teaching private swimming lessons in the family pool again this summer. Tre launched the service about four summers ago as a result of young swimmers asking him for help with their stroke mechanics. The next thing he knew, Tre had parents asking him to provide lessons to children who needed to learn the basics. “Then, someone asked me to take on their 18 month old,” he recalls.

Andre, who is a first-time coach this summer – Manheim Swim Team, which is a Summer League Division 3 team with 65

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members – is also joining his brother in providing swimming lessons. “I was asked a million times to get into coaching,” he explains.

“I finally said yes.” Working with the youngest swim-team members prompted Andre to become interested in helping Tre with lessons.

The two agree that learning to swim is vital. “Absolutely, 100% – it’s crucial that kids learn to swim,” Tre says. “One day you could find yourself in a situation where your life is on the line because you can’t swim.” He adds that being able to swim affects other aspects of your life – from hanging at the pool with friends as a kid to thoroughly enjoying a beach vacation as an adult.

Andre points out that lessons are not a once-and-done endeavor but rather “a learning process – swimming is very technical,” he says. “Few kids can grasp it right away.” As for working with competitive swimmers, the two focus on helping them to break bad habits.

As a result, the lessons have evolved from helping students who, according to Andre, have “nothing in the way of skills to competitive swimmers who are seeking help with the technical aspects” of the sport.

The two maintain that private lessons are especially beneficial for younger kids, as they can provide them with one-on-one attention.

Developing personal relationships with firsttime students often provides them with the courage to overcome things like getting their faces wet or going underwater. While kids won’t do such things for a parent, they’ll attempt them for Tre or Andre.

Such is the case with Lilly and Lucas Walters, who arrived at the Fissella pool with different issues to overcome. “Why do you like coming here?” I asked Lilly, who had been fearful of going underwater. “Because of Tre,” she answered. While Lucas is a pro on floating on his back and is beginning to master the mechanics of backstroke, he does not like to get his face wet. “We’re working on that,” says Tre. The brothers add that private lessons help kids to focus, as they are not being distracted by other kids or other activities taking place in the pool.

IT SEEMS THE BROTHERS are the exception rather than the rule where taking to the water like a fish early in life is concerned.

“Our mom was a swimmer,” says Tre. Their

Clockwise from top left: Tre works with Lilly Walters on the beginning elements of freestyle.

Lilly says Tre is the reason she enjoys her lessons.

Andre takes Lucas through the paces that will help him to become more confident in the water.

Andre works with Lucas to learn the fundamentals of backstroke.

father, Victor, was also an athlete. The boys grew up around water. Their previous home had a backyard pool and one was installed almost immediately after they moved to the home they have lived in since they were in middle school.

Tre remembers being a toddler – “I was still in diapers,” he notes – when his father introduced him to the deep end of the pool. “We have old movies of Dad throwing him into the deep end,” says Andre. “He loved it.”

The two participated in the Swim America program at the Hempfield recCenter and each joined the summer swim team at Golden Meadows by the age of 6. They also began competing year-round by joining the Lancaster Aquatic Club. Both also swam competitively for Hempfield High School, each earning trips to the PIAA state championship meets. Tre, who earned three All-American awards during his high school career, will be inducted into the Hempfield Sports Hall of Fame this fall.

When they weren’t training or competing, the brothers were lifeguards at Lancaster Country Club (Andre also guarded at Landisville Pool). They agree that lifeguarding gave them insight into identifying kids who fear water or struggle to find their comfort zones. “The giveaway was kids who always stayed by the steps or would venture away from the wall a little and make a beeline back to it,” says Andre.

Tre and Andre continued swimming in college. Tre, who took a two-year break after high school, will be a senior at Cabrini University in Wayne. He swam his freshman year but decided to forgo swimming after that in order to focus on his studies. A public health major, he is toying with the possibility of becoming involved with his mother’s business, The Finished Line, Disappearing Ink. Tre became interested in the procedure through which tattoos are removed and is now certified. “I love doing that!” he says. “I’m good at doing it.”

Andre, who will be a senior at Susquehanna University, will swim one more year. A psychology major, he plans to pursue a master’s degree in sports psychology. Presently, he is weighing his options and is looking at programs offered by such schools as Florida State, Michigan State and Oregon State, among others.

“It’s relatively new here,” he explains, noting that European universities are ahead of the curve. “Who knows, I might end up in Europe,” he adds.

ONE THING THEY ARE certain of is that swimming will somehow continue to play a role in their lives, even if it is just from an exercise standpoint. “It always manages to drag you back in one way or another,” Tre says.

For more information, call/text Tre at 717-598-5137 or Andre at 717-381-0159.

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2022 Field of Hope Recipients

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Lancaster County Field of Hope is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization that provides help and hope to Lancaster County families facing financial hardship due to extraordinary and unexpected medical expenses. Since our inception in 2016, Lancaster County Field of Hope has raised more than $235,000 for 26 families.

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Thank You to Our Sold Out 7th Annual Benefit Dinner Sponsors & Purveyors!

Premier Linen Co. • Stoltzfus Farms Produce • Breakaway Farms • Mad Chef Craft Brewing • Bistro Barberet & Bakery Mandros Imported Foods • Lancaster County Coffee Roasters • Tequila Mexican Grill, Bakery, & Store Andy’s Market • Trio Bar & Grill • Seltzer’s Lebanon Bologna • Martin’s Rolls • Fishers Greenhouse

Special Thanks to our chefs, Anthony and Chad and their crew, as well as Bobby Gentillo and his band for providing entertainment.

Table for Two Scoops Ice Cream & Grille

Ice Cream, Food and Fun It’s August! You’ve taken your vacation and the kids have grown bored with their summer routine. What’s a family to do? Head for Mountville, where you can enjoy a casual meal, indulge in ice cream treats and play miniature golf at Scoops!

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coops, which opened its doors in 1999 and has had several owners over the years, has been owned

by Jason Risner and Gabrielle Petrina since 2010. The two met while working at Scoops. Jason, who grew up in a nearby neighborhood and started working at Scoops as a teen, holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Millersville University and previously served as service supervisor and banquet captain at the Hamilton Club.

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what worked and what didn’t,” he says of assuming ownership of Scoops with Gabby, who is a native of the Harrisburg area.

Since buying the business, the two have added to the Scoops experience. In 2013, they launched Scoops’ first food truck.

“We’re along Route 30, but we’re a bit of a hidden destination. The food trucks helped make people aware of us,” Gabby says.

“They helped us build our brand. We now have four food trucks, and they’re a big part of our business,” Jason adds.

The food trucks feature a selection of items from Scoops food menu as well as ice cream. They operate on a year-round basis. The trucks can be found at corporate functions, fundraising events, weddings and other social occasions, as well as school and community events such as the Long’s Park Amphitheater Summer Music Series.

Gabby says for special-event catering, the food truck menu may be customized. To keep products fresh, food trucks will travel at most an hour from Mountville, which means jobs take them only as far away as West York, Reading and Harrisburg.

Their most recent addition – purchasing the adjacent Boulders Miniature Golf – transpired in 2020. In buying the

The perfect summer meal: A burger and fries, a milkshake and a banana split.

business, they’ve made improvements to the 19-hole mini-golf course including installing new greens, refreshing the landscaping, painting the footbridges and repairing the waterfall feature. During the last two weeks of October, the course takes on a festive look with Halloween decorations. “Mini-golf has always been a popular, fun family activity,” Gabby notes.

“During the pandemic, a lot of people were looking for outdoor activities, so mini-golf was a great choice.” The fact that families can enjoy ice cream on-site after mini-golf is a bonus.

LIKE OTHER RESTAURANTS, Scoops has had to make pivots during the pandemic. At Scoops, those changes included the elimination of indoor dining.

“We’ve outgrown our indoor space,” Gabby explains. “With the uptick in the demand for take-out food items and the supplychain disruptions, we’re using what had been indoor seating space to store supplies and ingredients.”

The elimination of indoor dining prompted the two to repurpose a portion of a parking lot and transform it into an outdoor seating area that can

Scoops’ menu includes ice cream from Leiby’s Dairy, non-dairy from Toffuti and water ice from Rosati.

accommodate 100 people at tables that are topped with colorful patio umbrellas. New landscaping was added, as well.

As for the increased demand for take-out, Scoops launched an online order platform that’s accessed via its website.

Orders are picked up at the drive-thru window. “We had the drive-thru window for a number of years, but it’s been heavily used since the pandemic began,” Gabby says.

JASON DESCRIBES Scoops’ fare as all-American, noting that cheesesteaks – there’s a wide variety to choose from – have become customer favorites. Other popular items include chicken bacon ranch wrap and the jalapeño Monterey burger. Burgers are crafted using 1/3-lb. fresh Angus beef; turkey or veggie burgers are also available.

Menu items also include small bites such as waffle fries or house-made chips, salads, quesadillas, sandwiches (including pork BBQ), wraps, hot dogs and baskets such as fish and chips and chicken tenders and fries. A kids menu is available; food and ice cream specials are offered on weekends.

“The food specials allow our chefs to be creative,” Jason says.

AS FOR ICE CREAM, Scoops offers premium, hand-dipped ice cream from Leiby’s Dairy, which is based in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County. Using fresh milk from area farms, Leiby’s base recipe for its ice cream products dates to 1928. Soft-serve ice cream (vanilla, chocolate or twist) and non-dairy Tofutti, as well as Rosati Ice, are also on the menu. Jason says the Italian water ice is scoopable, gluten-free and vegan. (According to its website, Rosati Ice was founded in 1912 and is “America’s original Italian water ice manufacturer.”)

“The non-dairy Tofutti has become popular, and the water ice is really refreshing,” Gabby remarks.

Scoops has become known for its homemade waffle cones and for the colossal banana split. The ice cream menu also features specialty and build-your-own sundaes and a variety of shakes and floats.

Scoops Ice Cream & Grille is located at 312 Primrose Lane in Mountville.

Only outdoor dining is offered. Online ordering for pickup at the drive-thru is available via the website. Hours through Labor Day are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Hours after Labor Day will be posted on the website/social media.

Scoops will close for the season at the end of October, but the food trucks have an extended catering season. Call 717-285-2055 or visit scoopsgrille.com, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more information.

Since purchasing Boulders Miniature Golf in 2020, Scoops has made a number of improvements and upgrades to the course.

Jason Risner and Gabby Petrina have owned Scoops since 2010. Jason, who grew up in Mountville, began working at Scoops as a high school student.

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In the Neighborhood HONG KONG GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT Our chefs have been serving Lancaster Countians their favorite entrées for 42 years. To add variety, they are always creating new and exciting specials. Vegetable entrées and children’s menu available.

We offer lavish lunch and dinner menus, made with quality, fresh ingredients, for dine-in or take-out.

1807 Columbia Avenue, Wheatland Shopping Center, Lancaster. 717-394-4336.

Join us at our Auction Gala, Friday, October 7 at Bent Creek.

Leap back in time to 1920s Chicago with Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre! The perfect date night performance, see Chicago: The Musical from Aug. 12- Sept. 17 and enjoy a complete buffet with everything from a salad bar to hot food to desserts. Or enjoy our 4-course served dinner on a Thursday evening before this Jazz Age dance-filled performance!

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!

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Second-hand shopping is the new NEW and ReUzit on State, an MCC Thrift Store, is a great place to give it a try. You will find quality clothing for the whole family, furniture, books, homewares, toys and treasures of all kind. Every purchase, donation or volunteer hour is a gift to the world, impacting neighbors here and globally through Mennonite Central Committee.

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ATTITUDES HAIR & NAIL SALON 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.

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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!”

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In the Neighborhood GALEBACH’S FLOOR FINISHING, INC. 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) 202 Main Street, Landisville 717-898-9680 Galebachsfloorfinishing.com

Get a Taste of Fun At Strasburg Rail Road From our Wine and Cheese Trains to our Tap Takeovers, treat the food lover in you to a unique experience like no other.

Learn more about our exceptional food experiences now available this summer and start planning your next visit.

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.

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LUSK & ASSOCIATES

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.

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HALDEMAN MECHANICAL INC. 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.

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Why We ♥Lancaster

Sunflowers!

Known to induce smiles and feelings of overwhelming happiness, sunflowers have been cultivated in the Americas since at least 1,000 B.C. They are also good for your physical wellbeing, as the seeds are a source of vitamins A, B and E, as well as protein, iron, calcium and nitrogen.

Fields of sunflowers and zinnias complement this year’s maze, the theme of which is National Parks: Celebrating America’s Beauty. (This year marks 150 years since the first national park, Yellowstone, opened.) A winery and two breweries will be on hand this year. The event also features mini photo sessions, live music, vendors, children’s activities, farm-related activities and more.

unflowers were also the favorite subject of one of the world’s most-revered artists, Vincent van Gogh, who admired them for their color and unrefined appearance. For one of his projects, van Gogh planned to complete a series of 12 sunflower paintings for his home in Arles, France. However, he only managed to produce five in the series, one of which – Vase with Twelve Sunflowers – can be seen at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. According to the Van Gogh Museum’s website, people who attended his funeral arrived with sunflowers in hand in honor of the artist.

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SUNFLOWERS HAVE become the focus of several late-summer festivals in Lancaster County.

VERDANT VIEW FARM SUNFLOWER DAYS August 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 Visitors to this fourth-generation farm will be greeted by fields that are aglow with 50,000 sunflowers. Craft beer and wine will be available evenings. Casual photography permitted.

Professionals can reserve times for styled shoots/ portraits. Tickets must be purchased online.

Admission includes a cut sunflower stem to take home. Sunflowers are also available for purchase.

429 Strasburg Rd., Paradise. Verdantview.com

COUNTRY BARN SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL August 20, 21, 27, 28 and September 3-5

Photos of Wheatland Middle School’s Learning Garden by Nick Gould.

Come to this 82-acre farm in Manor Township, where admission includes access to a field of sunflowers, a cut sunflower to take home, wagon tours, live music, the corn maze, pig races and more. Grandview Vineyards will be onsite for wine tastings. Sunflowers are available for purchase.

211 Donerville Rd., Lancaster.

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CHERRY CREST ADVENTURE FARM SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL August 20, 27 and September 3 Admission to this family-owned farm that boasts America’s favorite corn maze (per readers of USA Today), includes the Sunflower Festival.

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150 Cherry Hill Rd., Ronks.

Cherrycrestfarm.com.

September 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 A two-acre field filled with 23 varieties of sunflowers and zinnias greets visitors, who are welcome to take photos. Special sessions for professional photographers are available.

Admission also includes access to the corn maze, rides and farm activities. Flowers are available for purchase.

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READING, WRITING & SUNFLOWERS Mid- to late-August Wheatland Middle School in Lancaster is home to a learning garden that has evolved from an expanse of weeds to a plot that blooms with 1,000-plus sunflowers. Students – notably members of the Garden Club and specialeducation classes – parents and supporters gathered at the plot on May 14 to plant thousands of seeds that were harvested and dried from last year’s crop, which included 10 varieties of sunflowers.

When the sunflowers bloom, the garden will be open to the public. Purchases will benefit ongoing projects in the the garden. School District of Lancaster teacher and learning garden adviser Kevin Ghaffari expects the sunflowers will bloom “in late August, when students are returning, as we planted two weeks later than last year.”

It appears the project has a “sunny” future.

“We will continue to plant a sunflower garden annually and provide students with an outdoor learning environment,” Kevin noted via email.

“We are developing the garden space as an outdoor classroom and this year we added a watermelon and pumpkin drip-irrigation garden.

We are also working on a walking path that will come in the late summer/fall.”

919 Hamilton Park Dr., Lancaster.

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