LCM | July 2021 | Manheim Gets Creative! by Lancaster County Magazine

Manheim Gets

Creative!

ARTISTS, ENTREPRENEURS, RESTAURATEURS, WINEMAKERS AND OTHERS ARE REENERGIZING THIS SMALL TOWN

HISTORY IS ALIVE! From William Penn to Baron Stiegel, Manheim has played a role in American history

Looking for a Tasty Donut? Head for Weiser’s Market in Akron

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FEATURES

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Manheim is Alive With History

From William Penn to Henry Baron Stiegel, Manheim has played a role in American history.

32. Manheim Gets Creative Artists, entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, winemakers, remodelers and other creative enterprises – including the introduction of 1st Thursdays – are infusing Manheim with new energy.

32. DEPARTMENTS

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Jordan Bush discovers what he deems to be the best cream-filled donut he’s ever tasted at Weiser’s Market in Akron.

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A few years ago on a summer evening, our neighbors brought us some donuts left over from a party. I sampled a Boston cream-filled donut and it was fantastic! The ample portion of creamfilled goodness was beyond comprehension! Soon, the only evidence that remained was powdered sugar that covered us like a blanket of fresh snow. I had to know where these donuts came from and what makes them so delicious.

he answer was Weiser’s Market, and having moved to the Akron area five years ago, I’m ashamed to admit it took a while for Weiser’s to catch my eye. Located on Main Street near the offices of Ten Thousand Villages and a stone’s throw from Route 272, Weiser’s is a notso-hidden gem that’s been known and loved by Akron-area residents for the last 23 years. With compounding humility, I’ll confess that I’d driven by countless times over that period, assuming the market was “just” a convenience store. Upon tasting that donut, I made it my mission to learn what makes Weiser’s a staple in the local community and to sample my very favorite on the confection scale – a cream-filled donut. The donut did not disappoint – in fact, it proved to be the best cream-filled donut of my life!

Bake All Night When I inquired about the possibility of devoting one of my columns to their donuts, Weiser’s invited me to document the process from start to finish. That meant I’d be pulling an all-nighter and, being a night owl, I was game. I ARRIVED AT Weiser’s Market in Akron precisely at midnight, hoping the bakers inside would hear me at the door. Akron was quiet, the market almost completely dark, save for the warm glow of light emanating from the small bakery inside. Denise Daughetee, a kind-hearted baker who already had a two-hour head start, greeted me at the door. She and manager Heather Harsh had already prepared the first of two 20-pound batches of yeast-risen dough made from scratch. One pound of dough yields approximately a dozen donuts, so tonight’s queue is 40 L A N C A S T E R CO U N T Y | J U LY 2 0 2 1

dozen, along with many other baked goods to prepare. Their work includes preparing special orders for a dozen or more donuts, as well as standing orders (most for weekly customers such as churches and auctions). The process is carried out nightly, as in seven nights a week.   In the middle of the bakery stands an old Hobart mixer, sturdy with the look of machinery from an era of lasting quality. Mixing ingredients with a dough hook the size of my arm, Heather watches the mixer attentively, instinctively eyeballing the amount of water to add to the flour, mentioning “ingredients change, and humidity is a factor.” Watching dough grab the edges of the metal bowl, she gently pushes in a fingertipsized amount of flour every few seconds until the 20 pounds of dough forms a perfect sphere. Once risen, the dough is rolled and cut before it’s placed in a proofing cabinet (set to around 110 degrees), until it’s ready for the fryer. When they emerge from the fryer, many donuts are glazed or powdered and then filled by hand. The cream filling, by the way, is pure perfection.

Top to bottom: Bakery manager, Heather Harsh (left), and Denise Daughetee (right), prepare donuts and muffins shortly after midnight at Weiser’s Market in Akron. Heather hand-rolls the yeast-risen dough, a lengthy process that’s become less common where donut-making is concerned. Donuts are stamped by hand, using a cutter for filled donuts. Another style cutter is used to make glazed donuts with a hole.

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LISTENING TO mystery podcasts and music in the otherwise dark and empty market, Heather and Denise always have something to do. They’re short-handed, which requires them to work extended shifts, but you’d never know it from their upbeat attitudes. There’s a rhythm and dance to the overnight operation: one tray of dough comes out of the proofing cabinet and into the 375-degree fryer oil (changed every Sunday), as another tray of donuts cools enough to glaze or pipe icing. Slowly, as the night turns into morning, their progress is marked by empty bakery racks that are beginning to fill. Weiser’s Market opens at 7 a.m. and the donut case is commonly depleted within hours. Early risers get the donuts. Fortunately, on this day I was among them – I was treated to a glazed, unfilled donut hot out of the fryer. Every morsel melted in my mouth; the aroma itself is good enough to eat. Satisfied with seeing what goes into making a Weiser’s donut, I departed the bakery around 5 a.m., with Heather and Denise moving on to other baked goods. Waiting for a disposal truck to leave so I could move my car out of the parking lot, the birds were singing their morning song and the deep blue hue of the sky was starting to climb from the east. AT HOME, I reheated a glazed donut in a convection toaster oven. The resulting bliss was made better still by a hot cup of coffee. A cold glass of whole milk would do it equal justice. I studied what used to be a Weiser’s cream-filled donut, now with glaze added.

It’s an offering they will not make, even as part of custom orders. There are signs about the bakery declaring so. Much of the reason has to do with the time it takes for donuts to cool before glazing, and then again for filling. There’s also another, more-important reason. To indulge my curiosity and to prove that point, Heather had filled a single glazed donut for me. Born with a mouth filled with many a sweet tooth, I could only get past a bite. It was painfully, sickeningly sweet. The experimental donut proved that perfection comes in the form of a Weiser’s powdered and cream-filled donut; nothing beyond it should or does exist.

A Familial Community I had more questions about the origins of Weiser’s Market and the surrounding community in which I now live. That led me to meet with founder Tim Weiser and his daughter, Laura Kauffman. Tim launched Weiser’s Market in Akron in 1998, after moving from the Harrisburg area. Four years later, he added a second location in Lititz. “Our people take pride in what they’re doing. They live here in town and serve the townspeople. You don’t want to disappoint your friends and neighbors,” says Tim of his employees’ dedication. “The sense of community and being a family-oriented place has always been a priority,” says Laura. “I don’t think that will change.” Tim cheerfully recalls a young neighbor from a nearby family of regulars who once ran over for milk and without asking for permission or understanding that it needed to be paid for, he left. “The kid came over, grabbed the milk and went home,” says Tim. “His confused mother exclaimed, ‘Where did you get the milk?’ to which he replied, ‘Over at Weiser’s.’ His embarrassed mother said, ‘You can’t just take the milk!’ It was so funny!”

The Original Home Delivery Covid, of course, prompted stores and restaurants alike to offer delivery options to their customers. For Weiser’s, however, it was business as usual, offering it as a service to customers residing in senior living communities or unable to leave their homes. “Today, people view home delivery as the greatest thing since sliced bread,” says Tim. “We’ve been doing it for over 20 years.” He traces the start of home delivery to a regular customer who approached him with a request. “I’m going in for surgery next week, I’m not allowed to drive, will you deliver groceries to us?”

Top to bottom: Ready for the fryer, risen donuts come out of the proofing cabinet that is maintained at temperatures kept at approximately 110 degrees. Denise displays a wire rack filled with two-dozen donuts that are on their way to the fryer. In the background, Heather rolls dough by hand; she stands above the counter to help make the physical work less tiresome. Donuts are turned in the fryer by hand with wooden sticks similar to percussion drumsticks. Paying careful attention to the process ensures an even fry on all of the donuts.

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he recalls of the conversation. “I said, ‘Absolutely,’ and it grew from there.” Both the Akron and Lititz stores make roughly 30 deliveries each week, with those in Akron made personally by Tim and his wife by van every Wednesday. Tuesday is delivery day in Lititz. It’s a service they’ve never advertised but as their longtime customers aged into retirement communities, the service allowed them to take Weiser’s with them – including small, personal-sized orders for donuts. “They took care of us, now we take care of them,” says Laura of the service.

“The people we deliver to have shopped with us for years, so it’s only right that we help them because they help us. We even deliver to those who weren’t regular customers – you can’t take advantage of someone because they can’t drive or don’t have the means to come to the store.” OBVIOUSLY, CUSTOMERS old and new can’t resist the allure of Weiser’s donuts. “When they call in their orders, many will say, ‘I’d like two cream-filled donuts.’ They can still experience a Weiser’s donut even if they can’t get here,” Laura continues. “We’ll gladly help them

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Above: In the foreground, Heather portions out dough for pretzel donuts. In the background, Denise glazes donuts by hand. Below: Pretzel donuts ready to proof. Hand-twisted and glazed pretzel donuts. One pretzel donut is the size of two traditional glazed donuts.

out.” Laura and several other employees “shop” all the orders. “Some of the people who call us don’t see very well and aren’t able to go on a computer to order online,” she explains. “Some don’t have access or the [technical] understanding, but they can call [with their order]. We pull out our paper and pencil and take their order.” WEISER’S PRE-MADE MEALS are made from scratch and are essentially home-cooked meals ready to go at a moment’s notice. I love their mesquite rotisserie chicken and loaded baked potatoes. Occasionally they have a macaroni-and-cheese infused with hearty bits of ham available that’s delicious. “Our meal solutions – subs, sandwiches and hot foods – are made in-house,” Tim notes. “Our hot foods table items are made from scratch and are not frozen.” Covid did bring one change to Weiser’s. “Before Covid hit, we’d have lunch on the porch between 10-2 on Saturdays,” Tim explains. “I enjoyed seeing people from the neighborhood come in and talking with a neighbor for 15 minutes. That’s what a family-owned community store is all about.”  LAURA WAS 15 when her family bought the market, so she remembers what life was like before and since. Laura and her husband’s three sons, who range in age from 5 to 9, are beginning to take an interest in the market. She recalls a lesson learned years ago when a large grocer “was running an advertising campaign about how much they donate to the community. It kind of made me upset because, obviously, they can donate a lot more than we can, but we try to do our share and be a part of the community. I commented to [Dad], ‘We should tell people what we do.’ I will never forget that – he looked me straight in the eye and said, ‘We do things because they’re the right thing to do.’”

Committed to Family and Community In talking with Tim and Laura it becomes evident that a fine line exists between family and employees. When they say employees are like family, they mean it. “We have had employees who I remember when they were born,” says Laura. “Their moms would bring them to the store in a stroller and when they turned 16, they’d apply for a job.” Tim adds: “We’ve had grandparents, parents and kids working for us.” Laura elaborates, saying, “We’ve had a lot of

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siblings – when someone leaves for college, they’ll have a younger brother or sister who will work for us.” Then there are the long-time employees. “Theresa Ackley, she’s been here 43 years – even before we bought it. She started here when she was 15,” Tim explains. “She worked for the previous owner for 20 years, and she worked for us for 23 years. She knows everyone and everyone knows Theresa. “We have a few others who have been with us for all 23 years,” he says of Deb Melcher, Amy Wiegand and Pamela Hayden. “Our deli manager’s mother worked for us,” Tim says of Katie Witwer and her mother, Terri Witwer. “When Katie was little, she would come to work for an hour or so with her mom, Terri. When Katie turned 16, she started working for us. Now, she’s our deli manager and a college graduate. Terri is our bookkeeper; she still comes in once a month to do our quarterly bank reconciliations. We’ve become family.” WHEN ASKED WHERE they hope to see Weiser’s in the coming years, Tim and Laura’s answers are simple, profound and in sync: to remain a family-owned business committed to the community. Their goal is not without challenges. Not only are family-owned, neighborhood grocery stores becoming fewer in number, but the number of small, local bakeries that roll out yeast-risen dough by hand are fewer still. An even less-expected service is the role Weiser’s often plays in the community as a hub for information. “I like when people come in and ask us what’s going on in the community,” says Tim. “They’ll come to us with questions like, ‘How do you rent the pavilions down in the park?’ They ask us instead of going to the borough. Because we’ve been here for 23 years, we can send people in the right direction,” he explains. “I’m getting older, I’m getting tired, so the hope is to turn it over to Laura someday,” Tim shares. Without hesitation, Tim repeatedly emphasizes that growing the market is his dream but he also acknowledges that it will fall to his children and their families to decide if they want to follow that path or pursue another. Ultimately, he wants them to be happy, healthy and do whatever they choose. With a warm smile, Tim admits that when any of his six grandchildren visit him and his wife at home, they’re going to “Maw’s,” but when they come to the market, they’re at “Paw’s.” “I enjoy the business, I enjoy the community,” says Tim. “Thank you, Akron; I’m glad I met you.” Glazed, powdered, cream-filled and Boston cream-filled donuts can be purchased at either location. Orders for a dozen or more donuts must be placed a day or more in advance. • Weiser’s Market Akron, 805 Main Street, 717-859-2765 • Weiser’s Market Lititz, 680 Furnace Hills Road, 717-626-0271 • Weisersmarket.com

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JORDAN BUSH 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.

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2. In ancient Greece and Rome, donut-like treats were “glazed” with honey or fish sauce. 3. Where does the “nut” reference come from? Early bakers inserted nuts into the middle of balls of dough. 4. As for the hole in donuts, credit for that goes to 19th-century sea

captain, Hanson Gregory, whose mother sent him off with donuts to sustain him through his voyages when he started as a crewman. He noticed the dough in the middle of the donuts was always nearly raw and asked a tinsmith to make him a device that would create holes in the center. He shared it with his mother and the rest is history.

5. National Donut Day is celebrated on the first Friday in June. 6. Washington Irving is credited for being the first writer to

mention donuts. In A History of New York (1809), he made mention of “balls of sweetened dough, fried in hog’s fat and called doughnuts or olykoeks.” Irving’s reference made sense: the Dutch made a donut-like treat they called “olykoeks” or “oily cakes.”

7. One legendary donut shop – Voodoo Doughnuts, based in Portland, Oregon – took pride in the crazy concoctions they devised. A line of medicinal donuts – glazed/topped with NyQuil, Pepto Bismol or Tums – attracted the attention of the FDA, which put an end to the donut flavors.

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8. There is some validity to the cops-and-donuts connection. Prior

to the 1960s, policemen working graveyard shifts had few options for taking a break. Only diners and coffee shops stayed open late at night. As a result, cops developed coffee-and-a-donut eating habits. The proprietors loved to see them stop by since a policeman on the premises provided a sense of security late at night.

9. Donuts fueled the troops during both World War I and II. The female volunteers who distributed donuts (even to troops in the trenches of France) were called Doughnut Lassies (WWI) and Doughnut Dollies (WWII). 10. Donuts also helped people endure the Great Depression and as a result, were designated as the “Hot Food of the Century of Progress” during the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair.

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Market Square is lined with buildings that exemplify adaptive reuse, as most now shelter businesses. On the opposite side of the square, building styles are a mix of old and new as a result of Manheim’s largest fire, which occurred in December 1998. Four buildings were damaged/destroyed in the wake of the fire that saw more than 200 firefighters from 40 companies arrive on the scene to provide assistance to the Manheim Fire Company.

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Next year, Manheim will observe its 260th birthday. However, even before it became known for its glasswork, farming traditions, auto auction, football prowess and now, a rebirth of creative energy, Manheim’s story relates to William Penn, the man whose vision of a sylvan utopia entailed democracy, religious freedom, “laws of behavior” and a city designed unlike any other. Manheim also celebrates its founder, Henry William Stiegel, whose life was an American success story until it all came crashing down. BY SUE LONG PHOTOGRAPHY BY JORDAN BUSH

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orn in England on October 14, 1644, William Penn faced adversity from a very young age. Contracting smallpox as a small child compromised his health. Thinking fresh air would help to restore their son’s health, the Penn family left London and took up residence in the country, where the younger Penn adopted a lifelong interest in agriculture. As a son of privilege, he attended the best schools. Penn also took an interest in the religious revolution that was occurring across Europe and, through doing so, became a member of the Society of Friends at the age of 22. Penn’s religious conversion and the fact that he participated in protests against the policies of the Crown, led his father to disinherit Penn on several occasions. At one point, seeking to punish their son and separate him from the political and religious turmoil taking place in England, his parents banished Penn to Paris. Legend has it that Paris is where Penn developed his fashion sense and dressing in style became a lifelong obsession – despite the fact that he was a Quaker. PENN RETURNED TO ENGLAND in time to witness two catastrophes. The first was the Great Plague pandemic of 1665.

According to historic-uk.com, the flea-borne plague “started in the East, possibly China, and spread quickly through Europe.” Diarist Samuel Pepys reported that the streets of London became eerily quiet, as residents either quarantined behind closed doors or fled to the country, neither of which provided much protection. During the summer of 1665, 15% of London’s residents succumbed to the horrendous disease. By fall, cooling temperatures helped to quell the flea population and with it, the pandemic. Outbreaks would continue to occur throughout time across the world, but not to the degree the disease was transmitted in 1665. The following year, disaster of another kind struck. A summer of drought caused the wood-constructed buildings of London to become tinderboxes and on September 2, when a fire broke out at a bakery and spread to neighboring buildings, calamity ensued. In a matter of hours, 300 buildings were destroyed. The fire raged for four more days; even the king joined the fire brigade. Hoping to create a firebreak, gunpowder was employed to act as explosives. The resulting noise caused the rumor mill to go full tilt and word spread that the French were staging an invasion.

Land that was originally part of the Penn Grant in the Manheim/ Rapho area was gifted to William Penn’s secretary, James Logan, and eventually was inherited by Logan’s granddaughter. In 1762, it came to be owned by Henry William Stiegel and his business associates. The Manheim Historical Society’s museum, which is located in the former railroad station, is home to a collection of Stiegel glass that predates the American Revolution. The display will grow this summer thanks to an acquisition of a private collection that will also include stove fronts and other Stiegel artifacts.

By September 6, the fires were fully extinguished. Only a fifth of London was left standing. All of its civic buildings were destroyed, as were 13,000 privately owned buildings and homes. Sir Christopher Wren was charged with rebuilding the city. He was especially proud of what he deemed his masterpiece – St. Paul’s Cathedral, which was built between 1675 and 1711. DESPITE HIS DISPLEASURE with Penn’s activities, the elder Penn’s last act on this Earth was to ensure his son’s safety by securing the protection of the Crown for him. Penn, meanwhile, discovered that the king was indebted to his father for a large sum of money. To settle the debt, Charles II offered Penn 45,000 square miles of land in the New World. The transaction would make Penn the owner of the largest, privately held tract of land in the world. The Penn Grant was finalized in March 1681. Penn viewed the acquisition as a “Holy Experiment” – one that would provide its citizens with religious freedom. In order to fund his experiment, Penn began selling land to settlers and investors. He also devised “laws of behavior” for what would become Pennsylvania: drinking, swearing, gambling, cockfighting and theatrical productions were forbidden. He also designed the city of Philadelphia to be unlike European cities in that numbered streets would intersect with those named for trees and green spaces would abound. PENN LIVED in the province from 1682 to 1684, at which time he returned to England with the hopes of settling a border dispute with Charles Calvert, who

had inherited the title of Lord Baltimore from his father, Cecil. Like Penn, the original Lord Baltimore, George Calvert, was a convert (Catholicism) who dreamed of creating a refuge for Roman Catholics in the New World. The land he was granted would become the state of Maryland. George Calvert died before he could see his dream to fruition and so it fell to his son, Cecil Calvert, the Second Lord Baltimore to carry it out. Upon his death in 1675, Cecil’s son, Charles, inherited the title, the land holdings and what would become a feud with William Penn. Penn argued that his land extended south to the Chesapeake Bay, while Calvert placed the border between the 39th and 40th parallels. While Penn laid claim to the northern reaches of the Chesapeake Bay, Calvert deemed Philadelphia to be among his holdings. The wrangling continued into succeeding generations (Calvert died in 1715 and Penn in 1718). Finally, two of England’s best surveyors – Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon – were assigned the task of determining the border between

the two areas. Work commenced in 1763 and culminated in 1768, with members of the Penn and Calvert families agreeing with the final – and definitive – results. PENN’S STAY in England lasted 15 years. He and his second wife, Hannah Callowhill Penn, finally left for Pennsylvania in 1697. Two years later, Penn was back in England, only to be sentenced to debtor’s prison as a result of his agent defrauding him and causing him to lose nearly all his land in the New World. On top of that, his namesake son and heir apparent was unqualified to take over the province, as he had become addicted to gambling and renounced his Quaker faith and upbringing. L A N C A S T E R CO U N T Y | J U LY 2 0 2 1

As Penn’s health began to fail beginning in 1712 – he suffered a series of strokes – Hannah took on the leadership role of governing the province. The mother of eight (Penn, a widower, married her when he was 52 and she was 25) continued in that role until her death in 1726. Unknowingly, her parents had prepared her for the role. She was the only child (of nine) to survive into adulthood. Needing help with their business dealings, they had no choice but to teach Hannah accounting and managerial skills. Many organizations recognize her as Pennsylvania’s second governor. In 1984, she became the first woman to be given the title of Honorary Citizen of the United States, which requires an act of Congress.

A replica of the Stiegel Glassworks Manufactory, which was located about two blocks from the Manheim Historical Society’s headquarters, is on view in the organization’s museum. A Pennsylvania Historical Marker that notes Stiegel’s importance to the town, is located in a small park that is located at the intersection of Main and Hazel streets.

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PHILADELPHIA, OF COURSE, reveres William Penn. That was especially evident when a 37-foot-tall statue of him was placed atop City Hall, which was completed in 1901. A gentlemen’s agreement among developers laid out a plan that declared new projects would respect Penn’s “stature” and not exceed a height taller than the top of his hat. The precedent endured until 1987, when One Liberty Place was completed. The project led to other high-rise projects that defied the agreement. William Penn became lost in a sea of towering skyscrapers. The disrespect shown to Penn prompted a “curse” to be born. For the next 20 years, Philadelphia’s sports teams were denied championship seasons. The drought was brought to a merciful end thanks to a topping-off ceremony that was held at the new and towering Comcast Center in 2007. When the final beam was put into place, it was topped by a statuette of William Penn. A year later, the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series. Ten years later, Comcast conducted a topping-off ceremony at the even-taller Technology Center (tallest building in Pennsylvania) that continued the tradition of placing a statuette of William Penn atop the final beam. A year later, the Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl.

Finally … the Manheim Connection

The Manheim area was originally part of William Penn’s land grant. In 1734, a tract was given over to Penn’s devoted secretary, James Logan, by Penn’s surviving family members. The tract passed from Logan to his granddaughter. In 1762, it attracted the attention of three Philadelphia businessmen: Henry William Stiegel and brothers Charles and Alexander Stedman. Stiegel took the most interest in the area, which prompted local farmers to refer to it as Stiegeltown. He preferred to call it Manheim in honor of the German city, Mannheim.

A mix of architectural styles defines the downtown area of Manheim.

STIEGEL’S IS an American success story. That is, until it all came crumbling down. Stiegel, his mother and brother emigrated from Cologne, Germany, and arrived in Pennsylvania in 1750. He found employment with the Stedman brothers, Scottish émigrés who escaped prosecution relating to a ploy to overturn the House of Hanover and restore the Stuarts to the English throne. The Stedmans settled in Philadelphia, where they engaged in importing goods to the colonies. Their ships were also used to transport untold numbers of immigrants to the colonies. During his two-year tenure with the Stedmans, Stiegel became associated with Jacob Huber, who owned what became known as Elizabeth Furnace, which was located in what is now Brickerville. Starting as a clerk, the ambitious Stiegel progressed to the point where he became a part-owner of the enterprise. He also married Huber’s daughter, Elizabeth, who tragically died soon after giving birth to their second daughter. (He later married Elizabeth Holtz of Philadelphia.) Following Jacob Huber’s death, Stiegel became the owner (along with some investors) of Elizabeth Furnace (he named it in honor of his wife). Stiegel increased his holdings with the purchase of Charming Forge in Womelsdorf, Berks County. SUCCESS IN BUSINESS prompted Stiegel to become active in civic and church affairs. He was one of the founders of the

German Society of Pennsylvania, whose intent was to provide aid to newly arrived Germans. He harbored a desire to create a community that would be populated by German immigrants and went to work designing a town in the center of Rapho Township, which had been carved from Donegal Township in 1741. Stiegel designed a town center that included an open area – now Market Square – a mansion for him and his family, offices for his enterprises and a manufacturing plant for his latest endeavor – glass. The “glasshouse” began operating in 1764 and was soon attracting talented craftsmen from the colonies as well as Europe. Eventually known as American Flint Glass Manufacturing, the glass was so highly regarded that it drew comparisons to the finest glass made in Europe. IT SEEMED EVERYTHING Stiegel tried met with success. His lavish lifestyle reflected that, prompting residents to begin referring to him as Baron Von Stiegel. However, his ever-growing fortune wasn’t spent entirely on life’s luxuries. Stiegel valued education and he bankrolled the construction of schools and hired and paid the teachers. Students were primarily the children of his workers. Stiegel also loved music. He supported a community band and directed the choir at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster on the occasion of its dedication service in 1766. A devout Lutheran, Stiegel was

instrumental in providing the congregation of Zion Evangelical Lutheran in Manheim with a church building by deeding land to its members in 1772. The mortgage note was rather simple; Stiegel expected to be reimbursed with “five shillings and in the month of June hereafter the rent of one red rose if the same shall be lawfully demanded.” FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS among Stiegel, the Stedman brothers and other Philadelphia investors provide evidence that Stiegel gradually became the sole “owner” of the town. When relations between England and the colonies began to sour in the years preceding the American Revolution, Stiegel and other wealthy business owners saw their empires collapse. For a time Stiegel (as well as Charles Stedman) was incarcerated in a debtor’s prison. Upon Stiegel’s release from prison, Robert Coleman, who had purchased Elizabeth Furnace, hired him to return to the furnace and oversee the Germanspeaking workers – including POW Hessian soldiers, who were sent there to provide needed manpower in exchange for monies owed to Coleman by the Continental Army. During the war, attempts were made to restart operations at the glass factory, as medics were in dire need of medicine bottles. Without Stiegel’s leadership and expertise, the venture failed and it was permanently shut down in 1780. The loss

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Being deemed the Red Rose Church, it’s only fitting that one of the stained-glass windows at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church conveys its connection to Stiegel.

of such an industry greatly impacted the town of 300. Ten years later, the census showed a gain of only 65 residents. As for Stiegel, he survived by taking on jobs such as bookkeeping and teaching. He died on January 10, 1785. INTERESTINGLY, events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, brought some well-known names to Manheim. It is believed that as many as 14 signers of the declaration took up temporary residence in Manheim, including Robert Morris. For a time, Benjamin Franklin’s daughter lived in Manheim. What was the allure of Manheim? It provided them with a safe place – after all, the Crown had placed bounties on their heads – yet was only a day’s ride from Philadelphia. In 1790, the town was officially given the name Manheim. In 1838, the state legislature recognized it as a borough. Sources: Manheim Historical Society, Philadelphia Magazine and historic-uk.com

A hand-painted bottle from Stiegel Glassworks Manufactory.

Paying the Rent: Festival of the Red Rose

Since 1892, Manheim’s Red Rose Church – Zion Evangelical Lutheran – has been hosting the Festival of the Red Rose to honor the 1772 “sale agreement” through which Henry William Stiegel and his wife, Elizabeth (Holtz), provided the Lutheran congregation with land on which to build their church. In addition to the sale price of five shillings, the Stiegels requested that “in the month of June hereafter the rent of one red rose…” be paid. Legend has it that a ceremony was conducted on two occasions – 1773 and 1774 – that saw Stiegel receive his payment of a red rose. Later in 1774, however, Stiegel was committed to debtor’s prison in Philadelphia and following his release on December 24, he never returned to Manheim. The rose ceremony simply became a historical footnote. That is, until 1892, when Dr. J.H. Sieling proposed that the church revive the tradition in the form of a festival that would pay tribute to the church’s beginnings. (The first two church buildings were log structures that sat in what is now the graveyard; the current church building dates to 1855.) The Festival of the Red Rose, which is always held in June, when roses reach their peak bloom time, was born. Drive through Manheim in June, and red roses seem to be blooming everywhere! The centerpiece of the festival is the presentation of a red rose

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Zion Evangelical Lutheran’s historic fountain is now the centerpiece of the church’s Memorial Garden. The congregation’s first two buildings were constructed from logs and stood in the vicinity of where the Memorial Garden is now located. The present-day church dates to 1855. Left to right are: Linda Keiffer, who is a life-long member of the church and has served as the chair of the Festival of the Red Rose for the past five years; Rev. Kate Warn, who has been the church’s pastor for the last three years; and Martha Rudisill, a festival committee member, who still calls herself a “transplant” despite moving from York to Manheim 51 years ago.

to one of Stiegel’s descendants. In 1892, John C. Stiegel of Harrisonburg, Virginia, did the honor of accepting the rose. In 2016, his great-great-grandson, Joseph Douglas Ragan III – a ninth generation descendant of Stiegel’s – did the honors. Ragan’s mother, Barbara Wood, was a past recipient, as well. Linda Keiffer, who has been a church member since she was a baby (she is 71 years old) has headed the festival’s planning committee for the past five years. While this year’s festival, which was held June 13, wasn’t as elaborate as those in years past because of the pandemic, she was excited to see it return to some semblance of normality. “Last year, we did a drive-in event and eliminated the rose ceremony,” she explains. “When we started planning for 2021’s festival in January, we didn’t know what to expect, so we decided to go the safe route and move everything outdoors,” she elaborates, noting that the inside of the church is usually decorated with roses and ferns for the occasion. For this year’s festival, the committee worked with Enck’s Catering to find an alternative for the catered lunch that is usually served. “We did box lunches instead,” she adds. The timeframe was also moved to late morning in order to avoid the afternoon heat. Other than that, the festival followed tradition and included a music program with the church choir, guest speakers, an ice cream

social and, of course, the rose ceremony. This year’s Stiegel descendants included Stephanie Stover Carroll of Media, Delaware County, who accepted the rose for 2020, and her sister, Stacy Stover Prince of Westminster, Maryland, who accepted this year’s rose. “They are both ninth-generation descendants of Stiegel and his second wife, Elizabeth Holtz,” says Linda. “We make it official,” she shares. “An attorney is present – this year it was J.D. Young Jr. of Young & Young in Manheim – and a rent book is signed.” Locating Stiegel descendants is made easier because of the late Millicent Cooper’s extensive genealogy research. According to Linda, many of the Stiegel/Holtz descendants make their homes in Virginia, which is where the Stiegels’ son, Jacob, migrated. “We invite all Stiegel descendants to the festival,” Linda explains. “The invitation letter always includes a genealogy chart that we ask them to update, as well as a form on which they can make recommendations for future recipients.” Linda appreciates her role in the festival. “I love history,” she says. She’s also become quite the student on the life of Stiegel. “It’s such a sad tale,” she says of Stiegel’s rise and fall. “Where he is buried remains a mystery,” she shares. “He was visiting his nephews – their last name was Ege – in Berks County when he died. It was winter, so it’s speculated he was buried somewhere

on their property.” (His first wife, Elizabeth Huber, is buried in the graveyard of the Brickerville United Lutheran Church and, according to a LancasterHistory.org article, Elizabeth Holtz traveled to Philadelphia to visit relatives sometime after Stiegel’s release from prison and unexpectedly died and was buried there.) “It’s also interesting that as flamboyant as Stiegel was, pictures of him don’t exist,” Linda shares. “You would think he would have had a portrait painted of himself.” Now, the planning committee is gearing up for a stellar event in 2022 – it will be the church’s 250th anniversary. Pastor Kate Warn, who has been at the church for three years, is excited to be part of the milestone celebration. “I came from [an assignment] in East Africa and was looking to land in a strong community. I got my wish,” she says of Manheim. The grounds are already being spruced up with the addition of a Memorial Garden and new plantings of rose bushes. “My favorite is the Mr. Lincoln Tea Rose,” Linda says of the bright-red blooms it produces. She also hopes that descendants from both of Stiegel’s marriages will be present. “We already have two nominees,” she shares. 2 S. Hazel Street • Zionmanheim.com

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Municipalities across Lancaster County have been enticing people to visit their downtown areas by hosting monthly “First” events, so why not Manheim? That’s exactly what members of the Manheim Area Chamber of Commerce were asking, so a group was put together to explore the options,

which led to the development of 1st Thursdays. “We thought we’d stay away from Fridays,” says Jason Horst of Horst Arts, who is involved in the event. “We’re excited!” So, it seems was everyone we talked to in Manheim. The monthly event kicked off June 3, with nearly 30 participants, including downtown (and outlying) restaurants and businesses. Going forward, plans call for the event to feature food trucks, live music, activities for the kids, a walking tour and special events in Market Square. The next First Thursday is July 1. 1stThursdays.com

The Reileys view their enterprise as a way to give back to their adopted hometown and credit their neighbors, Michele and J.P. Perron, the owners of The Booking House, for encouraging their creative energy and channeling it in a direction that would benefit Manheim. The Reileys, in turn, hope their venture will inspire others to invest in Manheim. “You know, Manheim has always been a crossroads of sorts. People would come through Manheim on their way to other places,” Barney says of Lititz, Lancaster, the PA Renaissance Faire and Mt. Gretna. “There was no reason for them to stop here. We want to change that. We want Manheim to be the best Manheim it can be. We’re not Lititz, we’re not Columbia and we’re not Lancaster. We’re Manheim, and we’re proud of that.” It seems that the success of REO Manheim Marketplace has rallied

Suzanne and Barney Reiley, owners of REO Manheim Marketplace.

Chipping in to Develop a Creative Environment

REO Manheim Marketplace

Barney and Suzanne Reiley could have called it a career after selling the three environmental related businesses they owned. Instead, the couple decided to pursue a business venture that would help to get Manheim moving in a new direction. They formed a development company – Staudt McGovern Holdings, LLC – and began attending workshops and seminars that focus on turning small-town downtowns around. Then, they began to actively look for an underutilized property and give it a new purpose in life. They found exactly what they were looking for along Main Street in Manheim – a 1.4-acre property that had once been home to an auto dealership, garage and a snack food company. The venture, which they named REO Manheim Marketplace, would tap into their previous business experience, as it would create a new “environment” for a complex of buildings that was languishing. The project, which benefited from the talents of Steven Funk of LeFever Funk Architects, entailed razing two (of six) buildings and updating the factory spaces to create an industrial-chic look for what is now the Prussian Street Arcade. The former dealership and garage is now home to Mill 72 Bake Shop & Café and two short-term rental apartments, while another building hosts ARTifice Ales & Mead. The last space has attracted the attention of other potential tenants and the Reileys hope to have it filled and operating by year’s end. “Just this complex alone has created more than 60 jobs in Manheim,” Barney notes. According to the Reileys, the premise of REO Manheim Marketplace is rather simple: A rising tide lifts all ships. That theory is apropos to the experience that awaits: You could spend an entire day here, beginning with breakfast/lunch at Mill 72 Bake Shop & Café, shopping at Prussian Street Arcade and ending it with dinner (and some relaxing axe-throwing) at ARTifice Ales & Mead. And, that doesn’t even take into account all the other attractions that Manheim now has to offer. Even the Reileys are a little taken aback by the instantaneous success of REO Manheim Marketplace and its ability to weather the Covid storm. “Last fall, we had a doctor from New York reserve one of the REO Suites,” Barney explains. “She had worked non-stop from March to September and just wanted to get her kids out of New York. We told her Lancaster was still kind of shut down, but she didn’t care. She just wanted to get out of New York. They had a great time and the next thing we know, we’re getting reservations from other front-line workers and first responders. We stay booked.”

the troops and caused others to take notice. “Change builds change and fortunately Manheim has some really good things going for it,” Barney says. “We have a great local government,” he says of Mayor Scot Funk’s leadership. “We have new blood in town,” he says of the investors who recognize Manheim’s potential and are buying and repurposing properties. In turn, new investors and business owners are helping to grow the Manheim Area Chamber of Commerce. “Its membership has grown from 135 to more than 200 businesses,” Barney reports. “And, those businesses are community-minded – they are the businesses that support local events and your kids’ sports teams.” Finally, like other small business owners, Barney and Suzanne are indebted to residents of the Manheim area for the support they have provided to make REO and other new businesses thrive in daunting times. “They really come out and support small business,” he says. Suzanne also has kudos for people like Holly DeKarske of Venture Lititz and Kelly Withum of Mainspring of Ephrata who have been very supportive of Manheim’s efforts. “Lancaster County is such a supportive place,” she says. “You can call anyone with questions and they are there to answer them and provide you with their support.” 51 N. Main Street • reomanheimmarketplace.com

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Making It

Prussian Street Arcade

When the redevelopment of the Bickel’s Snack Foods property got underway, Susan and Michael Ferrari, who live nearby, couldn’t help but to notice … and dream. The entrepreneurs, who have stepped back from their other businesses in order to oversee Prussian Street Arcade on a full-time basis, envisioned the former factory as the perfect place to launch a marketplace where makers, collectors, artists, designers, traders and curators could display and sell their items without having the overhead of a stand-alone shop or gallery. “There are no stipulations about [vendors] having to be here a set number of hours or days,” Susan explains. “We’re here to help makers and others grow. The plan allows them to do what they do best – make things – and for us to take care of selling them.” Essentially, Prussian Street Arcade operates according to the old adage of finding strength in numbers.

Top to bottom: Susan and Michael Ferrari, the owners of Prussian Street Arcade, love being partners in life and business. “We’re so happy to be here,” says Susan. “It still feels very new to us.” Welsh Mountain Candle Co.’s display area has grown three times since becoming a vendor at Prussian Street Arcade.

SUZANNE AND BARNEY REILEY liked the concept – in fact, it mirrored exactly what they were looking for – and the Ferraris were in business. Prussian Street Arcade opened in November 2019 with more than 100 makers, artists and other micro-businesses filling spaces of various sizes. From the outset, Prussian Street was a hit. Business during the 2019 holiday season was beyond the Ferraris’ expectations. Now, almost two years later, Prussian Street Arcade continues to thrive and grow. “Lots of stars aligned,” says Susan of launching the ambitious venture. “You know, I think we approached this with the right combination of ignorance and arrogance to make it fly,” says Michael. How did their dream become a reality? Susan, who has been a maker for years, says the idea for Prussian Street was inspired by the maker community she discovered online. “A real kinship exists there,” she adds. That online community sparked a movement that has given way to the introduction of large and small pop-up events as well as venues such as Prussian Street Arcade, all of which provide shopping experiences that emphasize handmade, vintage, curated and collected items. “I always enjoyed visiting Building Character in Lancaster,” Susan says. “Plus, we’ve been shopping at vintage markets for what seems like forever.” Still, Susan’s vision deviated from what she was seeing take place across the country. “My vision was boutique-like spaces that would really showcase a vendor’s artistry or creativity,” she explains. The airiness of the space would only lend itself to the atmosphere they hoped to create. Indeed, the whole industrial-chic vibe – a white backdrop, eye-catching displays, the right soundtrack, high ceilings and lots of windows – prompts you to slow to a stroll and take in the countless items you never knew you needed or wanted but now must have. With bag in hand, you’ll find yourself hurrying to get home and find places for your new-found treasures. OF COURSE, COVID presented its challenges. “Four months in and we had to close. We were terrified,” Susan recalls. “Especially when it became obvious that Covid would be more than just a three-week thing,”

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Michael adds. “There was no handbook to guide you through something like a pandemic.” So, they got “creative” and began emphasizing online sales. They introduced shopping by appointment in May (2020). Susan began to fill baskets with vendor items and sell them through social media sites. They created theme displays in the vestibule of the building to bring cheer to visitors. “Revamping the vestibule every month made us feel better, too,” Susan notes. With fall’s arrival, traffic returned and the holiday season was better than they expected. Now, it’s back to full steam ahead. THE CREATIVE ENERGY that pulses through the building is invigorating and inspiring. “I didn’t know what to expect when we announced we were looking for makers to fill the space,” says Susan. As it turned out, she had no reason to worry. The space filled in no time and now accounts for nearly 120 vendors. “The vendors sold it for us – word of what we were doing spread quickly,” Michael recalls. “We now have a waiting list,” Susan reports. Need any more encouragement to schedule a visit? Photographer Jordan Bush says he now “gets” why his fiancée, Jessica, loves to shop at Prussian Street. “This isn’t at all what I was expecting,” he says. “I could see myself coming along with her on occasion.”

Fiber art on view at Prussian Street Arcade.

On the menu at Mill 72 Bake Shop & Café: a chicken salad wrap and frozen chai.

49 N. Main Street • prussianstreetarcade.com

A “Slice” of Manheim History

Mill 72 Bake Shop & Café

Open since February 2019, Mill 72 is owned and operated by Melanie and Brian Miller and their daughters McKayla, Taylor, Morgan and Payton. “The neat thing about doing this as a family is that each member has something to contribute,” Melanie shared in an earlier issue of LCM. Located in a “slice” of Manheim history – the REO Manheim Marketplace – Mill 72 took over the space that once served as a showroom for an Oldsmobile dealership and a garage. Now, it’s a light-filled café that, according to Melanie, invites guests to “connect, unwind and enjoy delicious food.” By connecting, she means face-to-face or virtually. The dining area that mimics a living room – fireplace and comfy furniture – is always filled with guests. The delicious food comes courtesy of Morgan, who loved to help her mother in the kitchen as a child – “We baked lots of cupcakes,” she recalls – and took advantage of the food program offered by Lancaster County Career & Technology Center as a high school student. Breakfast (baked oatmeal, breakfast sandwiches, quiche, bagels and parfaits) and lunch (soups, salads and sandwiches) items are available all day. The beverage list is extensive – we visited two days in a row to order Frozen Chai. Jordan said it might even surpass his favorite beverage at the legendary Café du Monde in New Orleans. When you visit, be sure to save room for dessert – the cupcakes, pies, cookies, brownies, macarons and other sweet treats are delectable!

One of Mill 72’s dining areas resembles a cozy sitting room.

45 N. Main Street • mill72.com

A “Honey” of a Business

ARTifice Ales & Mead

ARTifice Ales & Mead owner, Willie Wrede, taps a honey mead.

Willie Wrede warned us when he greeted me and Jordan at the front door of ARTifice Ales & Mead that he can wax poetic about mead all day long. Then, he offered us samples of his honey mead. Jordan was leery, explaining the only mead he had ever tasted was so sweet it made his teeth hurt. “That’s the thing about mead,” Willie explains. “Everyone makes it differently. You have to keep tasting it until you find what you like.” With that in mind, we sampled Willie’s mead. Jordan’s eyes lit up. “Now, this is good,” he marveled. Walking back to the car, we tried to come up with an apt description of what L A N C A S T E R CO U N T Y | J U LY 2 0 2 1

ARTifice Ales & Mead makes its home in a building that once served as Bickel’s packaging/shipping department.

Willie demonstrates his axe-throwing skills.

we had tasted. It was crisp but not cloying. It almost had the consistency of lemonade. “A shandy,” Jordan offered. No matter what, we declared it to be refreshing and very tasty – the perfect summer drink. Ah, but according to Willie, mead is much more than a summer thirst quencher. “Mead is for all seasons,” he points out, noting that you can drink it cold, at room temperature or hot (it’s perfect for making holiday glogg). And, like wine, there is a mead to pair with whatever cuisine – “Pizza to 5-star,” he says – you may desire. Willie also advises that if you are a fan of craft seltzer, give mead a go. Mead also makes for a good mixer in cocktails. “A Mead Mule is gluten-free,” he points out. How did Willie become a fan of mead? Always a devotee of fantasy fiction, Willie

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immediately became aware that a libation called mead or “honey wine” often plays a role in the stories. He notes that mead was prominent in ancient mythology. He also relates that mead just might be the oldest alcoholic drink in the world. “Every culture had a brewing tradition,” he explains, noting that in the beginning, brewing was women’s work. He tells of the Romans, who upon invading the British Isles, made copious records that told of all the honey that existed. They also studied the lifestyle and diets of the people and noted their longevity. “The only thing they could attribute it to was the availability of honey and with it, mead,” Willie elaborates, adding that with the passage of time, honey became a trade commodity. “It was widely used for medicinal purposes,” he adds.

WILLIE, WHO HAD experimented with crafting his own beer in the early 2000s, was curious. Fortunately for him, a craze for mead was developing. “I kept hearing and reading that mead was going to be the ‘next big thing’ in the craft brewing world,” he says. He tasted his first brew at the PA Renaissance Faire, but found the drink to be too sweet for his palate. The bar wench solved the problem by mixing what was left of the mead with a stout beer to create braggot. Willie liked what he sampled and began crafting his own small-batch concoctions and entering them in competitions. Then, the former Marine, Army reservist, helicopter mechanic and independent government contractor, took the next step – a huge one – and became part of a niche market by opening Meduseld Meadery in Lancaster in 2017. “The writing was on the wall that I was going to be losing my job and I started looking for a new venture that would allow me to stay home and support my family,” he says of launching Meduseld, which is named after a mead hall in Olde England. When a neighboring business vacated the building, Willie was offered the space. Not knowing what to do with an extra 3,500 square feet of space, he took notice that axe-throwing was becoming a thing. He and some friends checked out a venue in Philadelphia and came away convinced that axe-throwing would be the perfect complement to mead. “We had a blast,” he recalls. While patrons in Lancaster were developing a taste for Willie’s mead, the buzz about axe-throwing really helped to put Meduseld on the map. Willie, who is a resident of Manheim, took notice of what the Reileys were doing and initially approached them about leasing production space. However, they were looking to bring in a restaurant or brewpub and passed on his idea. Willie began to mull his options and realizing that a void for breweries existed in Manheim, went back to the drawing board and presented a new concept to the Reileys that would incorporate brewing and food. “Through the Army reserves and as an independent contractor, I traveled the world,” he explains. “I really got into the street food I discovered in Korea, Europe and Central America. I wanted to bring that concept to Manheim.” He also envisioned what his mead hall would look like and worked with Duane and Michelle Gingrich of DMG Building Solutions in Manheim to redesign the exterior and interior spaces of what had been the packaging/shipping department of Bickel’s Snack Foods to achieve an old world-modern look for ARTifice. Willie, his wife Julie, his sister Jeanette Soler and her husband, Alfonso, and friend Duro Rajkovic – “He’s been my brewing buddy from the beginning; in fact, we experimented in his kitchen,” says Willie – have created a gastropub

where pairing the international-inspired menu items with the selection of mead, ales and craft beer is the new game in town. Speaking of games, fans of Meduseld will be happy to know that axe-throwing has made the move to Manheim. 55 N. Main Street • artifice.beer

Ashley Martin, owner of Boutique 1780, is a Prussian Street Arcade alumni who opened her own Manheim storefront in April.

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Boutique 1780 and Horst Arts

It seems the Reileys’ wishes are coming true – one of Prussian Street’s tenants, Ashley Martin, moved across Main Street and opened her first Boutique 1780 storefront in April. It was Suzanne Reiley who alerted her to the fact that a salon would be vacating the building in order to move to a larger space. Ashley toured the space and deemed it a perfect fit. It was only a few years ago that Ashley launched her fashion enterprise – clothing, accessories and gift items – in her garage and then took it mobile via a Winnebago (for pop-up events) before moving to Prussian Street Arcade (she continues to maintain space at Artisan Mill Co. in Lititz). While the selection covers the size spectrum – small to 3X – Ashley’s buying strategy is motivated by a particular customer – moms. “I still remember that feeling of nothing fitting right after I had my second daughter,” she says of moms being the catalyst for stocking the shop with clothing that is both “comfortable and fashionable.” Her social media sites also reflect her mission to be inclusive, as models represent all body types. “Some of them are customers,” she notes. On the drawing board is a coffee bar whose proceeds will benefit Hope Inspire Love, which addresses sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. ANOTHER REO NEIGHBOR is Horst Arts, which is owned and operated by Jason and Katherine Horst, who have called Manheim home since 2010. Katherine is from the Pottstown area, while Jason hails from Robesonia. The two met through attending the same church in Lancaster. Initially they shared space in another building along Main Street. When it was sold, they began searching for a space that would allow their talents – and visions for the future – to collaborate and expand. Friends connected them with a building near REO Manheim Marketplace that dates to 1910. Jason spearheads the graphic design and web development aspect of the business, while Katherine, who is a graduate of Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, has her fine arts studio in the front room, where she creates mixed-media collages using everything from paper to greeting cards, newspaper print, sheet music and magazines in her designs. “Paper is my thing!” she says. Together, the Horsts host maker’s events that are typically held on weekends. “I have so many ideas on what we can do with our space that sometimes I get ahead of myself,” Katherine admits. “That’s the beauty of working with your spouse – he or she can encourage your ideas or make you slow down and think about them. This isn’t a 9-5 kind of business – we’re constantly thinking of ideas and bouncing them off each other. We support each other in this crazy idea of ours!” The maker’s events are held in the space that separates Katherine’s domain from Jason’s. It’s furnished with a unique handcrafted round table that is perfect for both collaborating and social distancing. “We’ve been hosting lots of private events, as well as events that are open to the public,” Katherine explains. In addition to the maker’s space, the Horsts offer those hosting private events the use of a kitchen and a patio.

Jason and Katherine Horst share art and design spaces and a maker’s classroom at Horst Arts.

Katherine and one of her completed mixed-media collages.

Boutique 1780: 24 N. Main Street, boutique1780.com Horst Arts: 17 N. Main Street, horstarts.com

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The Hot Spot in Town

Stiegel Glassworks 1976

Two blocks from where Henry William Stiegel’s glassworks once stood, you’ll find a small building in the vicinity of the train station – now the home and museum of the Manheim Historical Society – in which glass objects are once again being made. Launched in the 1960s by a group of Manheim-area businessmen as a way to carry on the tradition started by Stiegel prior to the American Revolution, this modern version of glassblowing took center stage during the Bicentennial celebrations that were held in Manheim in 1976. Forty-five years later, Stiegel Glassworks 1976 represents more than an art form, as it is an organization whose survival depends on the support of local businesses, the Manheim Historical Society, the borough, volunteers and the art-loving public. For example, the glassworks’ latest acquisition, an electric furnace, was purchased with the help of the borough. On the day we visited, Jeremy Friedly and Hallie Krebs were hard at work creating glass rosette paperweights for the upcoming Festival of the Red Rose at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Jeremy, a local artist whose passion for creating glass objects began at HACC’s Harrisburg campus more than 15 years ago, manages the operation. Jeremy found the medium to be so interesting that at the age of 17, he began working at Ryan Blythe’s glassmaking studio in Lancaster. He went on to become a fixture at such studios as Through the Fire in Columbia, GoggleWorks in Reading, and Jewell Gardens in Skagway, Alaska. Art is in his genes – his father, Milton Friedly, has been an art professor at Elizabethtown College since 1987 and is an award-winning fine artist, potter and sculptor, as well as a curator and a sought-after judge for art shows. As for Hallie, the New Hampshire native has been involved in flameworking for nine years, first in Philadelphia and now in Manheim. “Glassblowing is what took me to Philadelphia,” she explains. “Covid is what brought me to Manheim,” she says of choosing to quarantine here in order to be close to her sister. “It’s so great to have this here,” she says of Stiegel Glassworks 1976. “I never went back to Philadelphia.” Jeremy says he loves the art form for several reasons. First, he appreciates the discipline that is needed to create glass. “Glass demands discipline – something I lacked as a kid – and determination. It’s both a technical and physical craft. It makes me focus.” He also appreciates that the process involves heat that burns so intensely (2,400 degrees) that the glass initially takes on a water-like appearance. “It’s going to do what it’s going to do,” he explains. “It’s the human element that creates art.” He also marvels

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at the fact that glass is both fragile and enduring. After all, shards of glass dating to ancient times can still be found. As the president of the organization, Jeremy is also charged with marketing the glass objects that are created on the premises. In addition to Stiegel Glassworks 1976’s studio, glass art is available at the Prussian Street Arcade and at Longenecker’s True Value Hardware Store in Manheim. He also has been taking Stiegel Glassworks on the road to area arts and craft shows. Tours of the studio and “Create Your Own” sessions are also available. When I remarked that his stemless wine goblets would be perfect for gift giving – notably weddings and house warmings – Jeremy smiles and says he has regular customers who think along those lines. Once he accomplishes the Festival of the Red Rose assignment, he says he will turn his attention to fall. “Glass pumpkins are a big seller for us,” he says. 210 S. Charlotte Street stiegelglassworks.org

History Lives! Manheim

Historical Society

Several years ago, I attended Christmas events in Manheim, one of which was an open house at the Manheim Historical Society. I never forgot seeing the Society’s collection of Stiegel glass. Unfortunately, Covid caused the Society’s museum to temporarily close its doors. I really wanted to include photographs of Stiegel glass in this issue, so I went online, completed the contact form and crossed my fingers someone would respond. The next day, Wes Geib Sr. came to our rescue. “I have exciting news,” Wes shared as he unlocked the door to the museum. “We are going to be adding to the collection.” The new acquisition, which is being purchased from a collector, is due to arrive at the museum this summer and includes Stiegel glassware, stove fronts and paper artifacts. “The thing about Stiegel glass is that he didn’t sign any of the work,” Wes explains. “We have to rely on the experts to identify Stiegel glass.” Founded in 1964, the Society’s mission is to “collect, examine, interpret and catalog the documents and artifacts” that relate to Manheim, as well as Penn and Rapho townships. It’s also the Society’s goal to “engage and educate the public on the people, places and events” that helped to shape and create that area of Lancaster County. The centerpiece of the Society’s holdings is the former train station, the interior of which appears to be frozen in time. Built in 1881, it is believed that Frank Furness, who did work for the Reading Railroad, designed the building. It

became a thriving place from both a shipping and social standpoint. When rail traffic began to wane in the 1950s, the station began to show signs of neglect. In 1976, it was closed. Vandals caused more disrepair. Fortunately, the building had good bones and at the behest of a young girl named Melissa Boyer to save the building, the Historical Society and other interested parties went to work. The $40,000 that was needed to buy it was raised, while grants were secured for the restoration work. Today, it’s filled with furnishings, equipment and other items that convey the heyday of the station. History lives here! The Manheim Historical Society also oversees the Heritage Center (research center), the Fasig House (a restored log house that dates to the 1700s) and the Keath House (another restored log house). It is integral to the operation of Stiegel Glassworks 1976. It played a major role in the restoration of the Birney Trolley Car #236 that once traveled between Manheim and Lancaster. It also played a role in acquiring the Town Clock and moving it to the park on Market Square in 1994 and restoring it in 2009. Despite being closed for the past year, its members – 600 strong – have been busy behind the scenes. A new website will soon be making its debut. Plans are underway to reopen the museum this summer and resume activities such as the popular Folk Art Show that is held in early December. And, a walking tour is being designed as part of First Thursdays activities. “You have to remember, this is an all-volunteer organization,” says Wes, who serves as vice president. 88 S. Grant Street manheimhistoricalsociety.org

“Bridging” Fun and Agriculture

Manheim Community Farm Show

Peruse the farm show’s Facebook page and it’s immediately obvious that Manheim is raring to go. Fundraisers driven by barbecued chicken, pulled-pork sandwiches and a golf tournament are being held to raise “seed” money for Lancaster County’s final fair of the season, which is scheduled to take place October 4-8. Manheim’s farm show has faced its “fair” share of challenges over the last decade, including torrential rains, flooding and of course, a pandemic. Last year, organizers held out hope that the show would go on but in the end, Manheim’s annual event followed the fate of countless others and had to be cancelled. This year’s show promises to include all the pageantry, animals, crafts, competitions, fair food, creative talents and blue ribbons that make

it one of Manheim’s most anticipated events. Yes, the show is fun and educational and celebrates agriculture, but Manheim likes to think that “community” is the secret ingredient that makes it special. In Manheim, “community” is a multifaceted word as far as the farm show goes. The mission of the show – to promote agriculture, crafts and competition in a friendly environment – embodies the town’s community spirit. Volunteers donate approximately 5,000 hours of their time during Farm Show Week. Visitors donate to a food drive that is conducted for the benefit of the Manheim Food Bank, while livestock exhibitors support the Central PA and Manheim food banks with donations of protein. All food stands are operated by area nonprofits, hence proceeds are inevitably earmarked for community projects. Community pride is also evident in the farm show’s symbol – Shearer’s Covered Bridge, which was built in 1847 by Jacob Clare and rebuilt in 1855. It was moved to its present-day location – Manheim Veterans Memorial Park – in 1971. It’s remarkable in that it is the only covered bridge in Lancaster County to be painted entirely red (inside and out). It is one of three in the county to have horizontal side boards. While vehicles no longer cross over it, the bridge sees plenty of foot traffic, as it is used by students on their way to and from school and farm show visitors who utilize satellite parking lots on the other side of Chiques Creek. Tourists love its picturesque accessibility. Eight years ago, the bridge was in need of a new roof and the Farm Show Committee, along with the school district, the borough and members of Manheim FFA and Manheim Young Farmers, came together to pay for and install one. 502 Adele Avenue • manheimfarmshow.org

A Farm of a Different Varietal: Waltz

Vineyards

As seen at the Manheim Historical Society’s museum: Stiegel glass.

Hallie Krebs and Jeremy Friedly at work at Stiegel Glassworks 1976.

The shard of glass from Stiegel Glass Manufactory – on view at the museum – gets a modern makeover with Stiegel Glasswork 1976’s unique rotating glassware. Shearer’s Covered Bridge, which was originally built in 1847, now serves as a foot bridge and is the symbol of the Manheim Community Farm Show.

Jan Waltz is a sixth-generation Lancaster County farmer. The view from high atop a hill on the farm takes in acres upon acres of grapevines and is so intoxicating that you can almost imagine yourself being in Northern Italy or Central France. Actually, Manheim does have something in common with those two regions – a continental climate that provides optimal growing conditions for grapes. On top of that, Manheim’s microclimate is complemented by well-drained soil and good air flow. Convinced he was on to something, Jan and his wife and business partner, Kimberly (both are graduates of Penn State, as well as wine aficionados), began handcrafting wine in their garage in 2000. With each passing year, the couple

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Kim and Jan Waltz walk through the vineyards of their farm. Waltz Vineyards began in the Waltzes’ garage in 2000 and today includes a state-of-theart winery, three tasting rooms/shops and 35 acres of grapevines.

Chardonnay grapes. The inaugural harvest (fall 2017) was used in the production of a Waltz fan favorite, Fusion. In 2018, another acre was cultivated and dedicated to growing Cab Franc grapes. Two months ago, the Waltzes released Kissel Hill Farm’s first small-batch Chardonnay to its wine club members. “It’s been a learning experience,” Jan says of the differences in weather and soil composition between Manheim and Lititz. The Waltzes are supportive of the new direction Manheim is taking. “So often, visitors to the tasting room will ask for suggestions on what else is available to do in this area,” says Kim. “Now, we can send them into town. We are promoting each other – we send visitors to Manheim and they send people here.” The Waltzes are thrilled that a new generation – their son, Zach – has joined the family business as director of operations in viticulture and enology. “Zach is bringing education and experience to the business,” Jan says of his son’s degree (Bachelor of Science: Viticulture and Enology) from Cornell University and his work experiences at Gallo in California, and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates in Washington State. 1599 Old Line Road • waltzvineyards.com

A “Marriage” of Old and New

The Booking House

perfected their fermenting and blending techniques and began devoting more acreage to growing grapes. Seven varieties of grapes – three reds and four whites – are now grown on 35 acres. A buzz about what was transpiring in Manheim began to swirl. The garage has grown into a state-of-the-art winery that employs the latest wine-making technology from Italy, a French oak aging system and the expertise of Italian enologist Goffredo Agostini. Waltz wines have won awards on state, regional, national and international levels. Its Europeaninspired tasting room begs you to relax and savor the wide variety of wine (be sure to order the cheese, cracker and chocolate accompaniments, all of which are locally produced). Two of the wines are named for Henry William Stiegel, including Baron Red, a dry, red blend and, from its Estate collection, Stiegel Rosé, which is created via the French method, siagnée, and is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes. It’s simply delicious! AH, BUT THE STORY doesn’t end there. Waltz wine-tasting dinners have become a staple at several area restaurants. Waltz’s first satellite shop in Lititz relocated from Main Street to The Market at Wilbur two years ago and is now known as Waltz Wine Room. Six years ago, a tasting room and wine shop debuted at Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse. Covid, of course, presented challenges unlike any they have experienced. From March to June (2020), the Waltz tasting rooms were closed. The company pivoted and began offering curbside pickup to customers, as well as shipping and delivery options. “We shipped three times our usual amount in 2020,” says Jan. Kim says it was all-hands-on-deck in the shipping department during 2020. When the Manheim tasting room was able to resume its hours, a reservation system was developed in order to meet state guidelines for occupancy. Fortunately, the Manheim location boasts an expansive outdoor area. “That proved to be a bonus last summer,” Kim notes. “We learned a lot from doing business during a pandemic,” says Jan. “Some practices we’ll retain, others we’ll do away with.” JAN AND KIM are excited by what the future holds. The newest enterprise is growing grapes at Kissel Hill Farm on East Oregon Road, near Lititz. Work began in spring 2015, when an acre was devoted to growing

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About 10 years ago, J.P. Perron was looking for storage space to accommodate his growing construction company. A friend suggested he check out a warehouse on S. Penn Street in Manheim. Built in 1884, the imposing brick building was used to produce cigars for 50-plus years. After that, it was used by a succession of companies for storage purposes. The building would suit Perron’s needs and he and his wife, Michele, purchased it in 2012. When they showed it to friends and associates, they all made the same observation: it would be a perfect venue for special events such as weddings. The Perrons had to agree with that J.P. and Michele Perron transformed a assessment and by the following warehouse into a special events venue and won year, plans were being developed to a C. Emlen Urban Award for adaptive reuse. give the building a new lease on life. The Perrons viewed the adaptive reuse project as their opportunity to give back to the community and add another unique venue to Lancaster’s fast-growing reputation as a premier destination-wedding locale. The goal was to retain the charm and patina of the original construction (exposed brick, massive chestnut beams, wood floors, etc.) and add modern-day amenities (new restrooms, an elevator, a new heating/ cooling system, handicap accessibility, etc.) to the building. A fireplace, crystal chandeliers, a bridal suite and The Crow’s Nest (cigar lounge/man cave) were added, as well. Work began in January 2014 and was completed that summer. Later that year, The Booking House was honored with the Historic Preservation Trust’s C. Emlen Urban Award for adaptive reuse. How did The Booking House get its name? In cigar lingo, it’s a cigarmaking technique whereby the roller layers the filler leaves on top of one another (like the pages in a book) and then rolls them up in a scroll. Booking is quicker than other rolling methods but it can create issues with a cigar’s draw if not done properly. 210 S. Penn Street • thebookinghousemanheim.com

A Flowering Career

18,000 Square Feet of Zen

Cool Spring Garden

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Mindi Bruckhart was in search of a new career that would enable her to be a stay-at-home mom to her five children. Fortunately, that dilemma was solved when Mindi and her husband, Jared, moved their family to Cool Spring Farm near Manheim. Jared grew up on the 200-year-old farm that was now the home to new generations of Bruckharts. Living on a farm got Mindi’s creative juices flowing and it occurred to her that she could parlay her love of the outdoors, nature and tending to plants into a career. The latter was a genetic gift – her mother, Jean Horst, maintained a large cutting garden at the family home in Ephrata. As a child, Mindi was permitted to cut flowers and create her own floral arrangements. No doubt, readers are assuming Mindi became a floral designer. You would be wrong. Mindi became a physical therapist.

MINDI BEGAN tending to strawberries, gourds and pumpkins and launched her business venture in 2014 with a table she placed along the roadside. Encouraged by the positive reception it received, Mindi added peonies to the mix the following year. Customers went gaga over the selection of blooms. Confident in her career pivot, Mindi began growing her own flowers – sunflowers, zinnias, garden roses, dahlias – as well as specialty blooms such as ranunculus, anemones, poppies, lupine, etc. Essentially, you name it and Mindi grows it. The roadside table grew into a country-chic self-serve stand (complete with convenient offroad parking). Mindi’s new career path veered in a number of directions. She returned to design and now creates arrangements and bouquets for weddings and Mindi other occasions Bruckhart of in her barn Cool Spring studio. She offers Garden. Kelly Belousov/ flower lovers a Golden Co. floral version Photography. of a CSA. Other floral designers and event planners have become customers. She also offers workshops (both private and open to the public) throughout the year. (The next one is July 21.) The farm stand, which is open April through December continues to flourish. In fact, it was a career-saver during Covid. While her wedding work nearly vanished, Mindi was kept busy creating arrangements that customers ordered for themselves, as well as for friends and family. “Flowers just make people happy,” she says. “I think last year’s gardening craze points to that. Flowers provided a way for people to stay connected,” she theorizes. 489 Doe Run Road • coolspringgarden.com

Launched in 2016 by a “couple” of friends – Bryan and Heather Zeamer and T.J. and Brooke Mousetis – the SUPPLY building was an industrial warehouse in need of some serious love. Built in 1952 – in a part of Manheim I never knew existed – it was home to a succession of owners and satisfied a number of industrial uses, the last being a recon center. Today, you would A photography never guess what its past studio at SUPPLY. once entailed. Now, it’s an 18,000-square-foot study of total Zen, thanks to soaring ceilings, pristine white backdrops and expansive windows – all courtesy of the Scenic Ridge Construction Company and Plant + Fig Design. Vinnie DePaul, SUPPLY’s building manager, describes Plant + Fig’s Lori Oberholtzer as the “brains behind all the design and décor work” you see throughout the building. The premise of SUPPLY is rather simple and straight forward: to offer individuals and teams a place to do business and share spaces such as meeting and conference rooms, an outdoor seating area, a kitchen, etc. According to Vinnie, photographers from all over the region utilize the photo studios that are available for short-term use. SUPPLY has also been the scene of many micro-weddings – even before they were cool or became a Covid necessity. The minimalistic backdrops and outdoor patio/balcony are perfect for micro-weddings. 280 S. Oak Street • supplymanheim.com

A Drink for the Ages

Mount Hope Estate & Winery

Several years ago, I attended Gourmet Gala, a long-held benefit for the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County. I sampled some cider from Lancaster County Cider, which I learned was part of the Mount Hope Estate & Winery umbrella. Oh, my gosh, was that cider tasty! I bet I visited the stand a half-dozen times that afternoon. Fast forward to May 2021. Jordan and I were doing photography for the July cover. He looked at the cans of Lancaster County Cider I had brought along and said he wasn’t crazy about cider but admitted he based his opinion on the products of an industry giant whose products are frequently advertised on television. I took a sip of the Sweet Cider and nirvana set in. Jordan sampled it … and sampled it again. He changed his tune. “This is good from start to finish,” he proclaimed. L A N C A S T E R CO U N T Y | J U LY 2 0 2 1

in cider is also being driven in part by demand for gluten-free and low-alcohol beverages. With Asian markets embracing cider, sales and market share are expected to increase internationally.

A restored barn at Mount Hope Winery that is used for special events features a creative chandelier made from wine bottles. Nick Gould Photography.

LANCASTER COUNTY CIDER is one of nearly 60 cideries in the state (pre-Covid). Washington State, which ranks as the top producer of apples in the United States, is home to nearly 80 cideries. Lancaster County Cider was launched in 2016. Its hand-crafted products are made from locally sourced apples and other natural ingredients. In addition to its signature dry and sweet ciders, the company makes special/seasonal ciders that are tinged with fruit such as blueberries, pineapples, cranberries and blood oranges. Pumpkin cider is a fall sensation, as is salted caramel. In addition to shops affiliated with Mount Hope, it is distributed by Kirchner Beverage. YOU MIGHT SAY that cider – the fermented variety – is as old as the hills. Throughout the 13 original colonies, hard cider was the beverage of choice. According to National Geographic, cider made sense – it was simple to make, was costeffective and the ingredients were plentiful. As you might guess, cider also became a “wonder drug” as it was said to aid digestion and prevent rheumatism, gout, bladder stones, colic and the list goes on. It was also believed that cider aided longevity. Legend has it that John Adams always started his day by drinking a tankard of cider and he lived to be 91. It was also said that cider fueled the American Revolution. Ethan Allen preferred a

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concoction of cider and rum that gained the name, Stonewall. Legend has it that the Green Mountain Boys’ bravado came courtesy of the drink in the hours leading up to the capture of Fort Ticonderoga. PROHIBITION SPELLED DISASTER for cider. Like other alcoholic beverages, cider was banned. Temperance advocates went so far as to burn and destroy apple orchards in order to ensure cider couldn’t be made. Unfortunately, in their zeal, an untold number of heritage varieties of apples were forever lost. When Prohibition was repealed, cider failed to stage a comeback – beer became the preferred beverage. Most people came to know apple cider as the brown-colored beverage that has become the buzz-free mainstay of fall festivals and harvest celebrations. The craft-brewing movement that got underway in the early 2000s began with beer and grew to include seltzer, mead and cider. Penn State even has a cider authority on staff in Carla Snyder. The craft movement also helped to foster small distilling companies and boutique wineries. Interest in cider steadily climbed through the last decade in the United States. According to a study by Penn State (conducted before Covid), hand-crafted cider enjoys a solid following, which has prompted the growth of cideries and tasting rooms, food pairing events, cider-based cocktails and research by fans into apple varieties. Interest

YOU SAY YOU’VE DRIVEN by Mount Hope a gazillion times but unlike the 200,000 visitors to another business under its umbrella – ever hear of the PA Renaissance Faire? – you’ve never stopped? Believe me, there’s a lot to discover. First, though, a little history is in order. The property was purchased in 1779 by Peter Grubb, who built an iron furnace there in 1784. His son, Henry, built the estate’s Federal-style mansion over a five-year period beginning in 1800. Formal gardens also took root. Succeeding generations of Grubbs used the estate as a summer home. It wasn’t until Daisy Grubb (1850-1936) moved to Mount Hope that it had a permanent resident. She enlarged the house in 1895, bringing it to 32 rooms and adding Victorian elements to its design. Following her death, the estate was subdivided and sold. After a succession of owners, Chuck Romito purchased the property in 1979, with plans to transform it into a vineyard and winery. A year later, he welcomed guests to Mount Hope Estate & Winery. In order to attract visitors, Romito held special events, including a jousting tournament staged by members of a club in Maryland. The success of the jousting event prompted Romito to hold a one-day Renaissance Faire in a parking lot on the property. The rest is history. The PA Renaissance Faire has grown into a 13-week extravaganza that is held weekends, August through October. You might describe it as the area’s largest dinner theatre, as it entails food, drink and entertainment spread over 35 acres. The Ren Faire has been owned by Scott and Heather Bowser since 2005. Prior to that, the couple owned a restaurant in Manheim (Summy House), where Scott established a small brewery – Swashbuckler Brewing Co. At Romito’s invitation, Scott established a small brewery at the Ren Faire in 2000. He also became the president and CEO of the Ren Faire’s food and beverage division. Mount Hope has grown exponentially over the last 15 years. In addition to its wine, beer and cider operations, a distilling company joined the lineup. A restored barn now hosts weddings and other special events. The mansion is the scene of theatrical, musical and comedy productions. Theme festivals dot the calendar. Satellite shops can be found throughout the county, as well as in Gettysburg and Shrewsbury. And, a drive-in movie theatre will be in operation once again this summer. 2775 Lebanon Road (Route 72) mounthope.estate

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A Hometown Tradition Manheim Twin Kiss has been a favorite destination for families, first dates, sports teams and ice cream lovers since 1952. BY ROCHELLE A. SHENK PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK GOULD

ennifer Rettew Bushey, who represents a third generation of ownership at the Twin Kiss, is especially proud of the family aspect of the business. “I grew up in the business,” she recalls. “When I was a little girl, I helped by washing the trays that people used to pick up their food orders.” Twin Kiss manager, Mark Murr, is almost family – he has been with the business for nearly 30 years. For countless generations of teens, the Manheim Twin Kiss has been a home away from home, as many got their first jobs there. The Twin Kiss also holds a soft spot in the hearts of many Manheim residents, as it’s been the scene for quite a few first dates and subsequent anniversary celebrations. “We’ve had people come back to celebrate the anniversary of their first date or mark other special occasions

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they had here,” Jennifer says with a smile. As for its history, Manheim Twin Kiss was started by Chet Ruhl as a seasonal business selling ice cream. Jennifer’s grandfather, Ned Rettew, who was a teacher, worked in the business over the summer; he became a part-owner in 1959. “It was originally an ice cream stand – a drive-in where people would order ice cream at the window and take it back to their cars and eat it,” Jennifer explains. “A few years later, someone began selling food at a small stand beside it. Over the years, the stands were joined together and then enclosed. We have old photos on the wall inside the restaurant showing the evolution.” Jennifer’s father, Bruce Rettew, joined the business in 1973 and eventually took over ownership. He made a number of changes including the addition of a dining area and an enlarged kitchen. Jennifer, who earned a degree from Penn State University in hotel, restaurant and institutional management, and her husband, Steven Bushey, who is from Califon, New Jersey, and is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, became its owners in 2019. One of the first things

they did was add a drive-up window. “We wanted to make it more convenient for our customers. Last year, we were glad we had it – the drive-up window got lots of use during the pandemic,” she acknowledges. TWIN KISS ICE CREAM stands began to pop up all over America in the early 1950s. In Lancaster County, Twin Kiss stands could be found in Manheim, Mount Joy, New Holland, Elizabethtown and other locations. Manheim and Elizabethtown are the only two still operating. According to some internet sites, Twin Kiss was the first to debut soft-serve ice cream. Twin Kiss is also regarded as the first to offer a vanilla/chocolate combo. Root beer was also a specialty of the house. “We’re known for our frozen mugs of root beer, as well as the ice cream,” Jennifer says. “The ‘Twin Kiss’ in the name refers to the combination of vanilla and chocolate ice cream that are swirled together on a cone and topped with the signature curlicue. When we serve cones or dishes, we make sure there’s a curlicue – it makes people smile to see that.” Other ice cream-related treats include

milkshakes that are made with real ice cream (10% premium cream), floats (Pepsi, root beer and Orange Crush), banana splits, fudge boats and sundaes such as hot fudge, dusty road and CMP (chocolate, marshmallow and peanuts). “Our ice cream menu is like a trip back in time – we have all the favorites that delight today’s kids as well as their parents and grandparents,” Jennifer says. As for the food menu, customer favorites include crispy fried chicken, house-smoked pulled pork (sandwiches, sliders), the Hollywood burger, fries, homemade soups and chili. Another favorite is chicken pot pie, which is available on Wednesdays, October through March. (Crispy fried chicken, homemade soups and chili, pulled pork BBQ, creamy slaw and soft-serve ice cream are available to take home in bulk. Party platters are also available.)

The ice cream menu includes milkshakes and the iconic Twin Kiss cone, as well as floats, banana splits, fudge boats and sundaes.

THERE’S ALSO a catering side to the business – Rettew’s Catering. Jennifer says the catering business, which dates to the late ‘80s, was an outgrowth of the Twin Kiss. “People would ask my dad for food for their picnics and it just grew from that. Now we do a lot of weddings and corporate events,” she remarks. “We are professional caterers – we help clients think through their event and then execute it from start to finish.” Menu items are made with the freshest and finest ingredients and, as part of customer service, Rettew’s has a pastry chef on staff.

Jennifer Rettew Bushey’s father, Bruce Rettew, and her nephew, Isaac, enjoy lunch at the Manheim Twin Kiss.

JENNIFER AND STEVEN recently launched a new venture. In May, they purchased Tony’s Mining Company Restaurant in Cornwall, Lebanon County. Open since 1974, the restaurant was known for its atmosphere (coppertopped tables) and classic menu. The restaurant closed in April due to the owner retiring. The Busheys’ initial plans include adding a patio or deck and designing a bistro menu. Other details will be finalized in upcoming months. Manheim Twin Kiss is located at 309 South Main Street in Manheim. Hours are 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Take-out and party platters are available. Online ordering is available via manheimtwinkiss.takeout7.com. For more information, call 717-665-2897 or visit manheimtwinkiss.com and on Facebook. Information about Rettew’s Catering is available at rettewscatering.com. The Manheim Twin Kiss, which dates back to 1952, grew out of two seasonal stands that offered ice cream and food.

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It’s a Beautiful Day CAROLE & TERRY SHEFFIELD

This month we’re switching it up a bit and asking former Manheim residents, Carole and Terry Sheffield, where the road has taken them (North Carolina), what they miss about Lancaster, and don’t-miss spots for visitors from Lancaster County to see in their new home state.

About Carole and Terry

Carole, who was born in Baltimore, Maryland, moved to Manheim around the 7th grade as a result of her father being transferred for work. She is a graduate of the Lancaster School of Cosmetology and the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design. She owned and operated New Image Salon and Spa in Manheim, as well as Caramia Design. She is currently a real estate broker with BlueCoast Realty Corp. in Wilmington, North Carolina. Terry, who was born in Granbury, Texas, is a graduate of Fairfield University in Connecticut. He works in finance for Amerifund. The two met in Pennsylvania and were married in 1995. They raised two children, Brent and Erin. “We lived in town on Laurel Street near Manheim Central High School, so we could be close to schools and Manheim activities,” Carole says of the house she completely remodeled (inside and out) and decorated. Erin and her husband, Justin, still live in Lancaster and are the parents of Brody, 8, and Chase, 5. Brent and his wife, Jessica, live in Raleigh, North Carolina, and are the parents of Mack, who will soon be 2 years old. What Took You to North Carolina? According to Carole, “We wanted to live near the coast and beaches and Terry has always wanted to live on the Carolina coast. We visited Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach and fell in love with the weather, the lifestyle and the people.” Is Real Estate as Crazy-busy in Your Area as it is Elsewhere? “Real estate is beyond crazy,” Carole concurs. “Our area offers such a variety of options: historic downtown Wilmington with the River Walk along the Cape Fear River; beach vacation destinations; University of North Carolina Wilmington; and the Intracoastal Waterway for boating and boat travel.” What Do You Miss Most About Lancaster? “I miss family and friends and the beautiful

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farmland and countryside that Lancaster County has to offer,” she shares. “Being from Manheim, we can’t help but miss Farm Show Week. Manheim has always been a place where you would run into so many friends from the past. “Fortunately, we still own a commercial property in Manheim, so between visiting family and overseeing the property, it brings us back often.” If Someone from Lancaster was Planning to Visit Your Area of North Carolina, Name Some Don’t-miss Places You Have Discovered. • Historic Wilmington and the River Walk along the Cape Fear. • Airlie Gardens is a must! It is 67 acres of formal gardens and wildlife,10 acres of lakes, more than 75,000 azaleas, a seasonal butterfly house and the tall Airlie Oak tree (southern live oak) that dates back to 1545. Airliegardens.org. • Another must is Epic Excursions Wrightsville Beach Boat Cruises and Adventures. We have so many uninhabited outer islands off the Carolina coast and you can only get there by boat, so this excursion is a great way to see those beaches and hang out for the day. Epicexcursionsnc.com. • If you love to fish, Hot Ticket Fishing Charters is an absolutely fun day! Hotticketsportfishing.com.

Describe Your Perfect North Carolina Day.

For us, living on the Carolina coast offers such an active outdoor lifestyle. Our perfect day is always filled with boating, beaches and, of course, our needy rescue dog, Lulu. Terry and I both work from home, so our typical workday can start as early as 7 a.m. and end as late as 9 p.m. We both love what we do and are perfectly fine charging hard during the week so we can enjoy a relaxing weekend. The weekend is approaching, and we are already checking the weather, wind and tides. Saturday has finally arrived and we are up early to enjoy a nice cup of coffee on

the patio and discuss which outer island we will go to today. Swimsuits go on, bags are packed for the beach and today the waves look good, so we are taking the surfboard along. We jump in the truck and have about a five-minute drive to Motts Channel Marina where our 21.5-foot Tidewater boat is in a wet slip. Today we are heading out to one of our favorite spots – a private island off the North Carolina coast called Masonboro Island Reserve, an 8.4-mile-long barrier island/nature preserve that can only be reached by boat. We’re sure to see lots of friends on the island along with families and dogs running around. Since it is a private island, there is no leash law so Lulu can run and play. After spending a day relaxing, surfing and walking Lulu around the island, we take a leisurely boat ride back to the marina and decide that tonight is an “at home” seafood dinner night! Motts Channel Marina is not only where we keep our boat but it also has one of Wrightsville Beach’s best fresh seafood markets. Once docked, Terry cleans the boat as I walk to the fish house and see what has just been brought in by the fishermen. Tonight’s dinner will be clams, shrimp and fresh-caught grouper. On the way home, we call some friends to invite them to dinner and to hang out by the pool. Our day ends full circle – on the patio with the firepit going, a glass of wine and great friends.

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- Loren N. Genetti, D.M.D., M.S.

- John A. Weierbach II, D.M.D.

We are proud to announce the addition of prosthodontist Dr. Loren Genetti to our outstanding team — a team driven by a passion to provide the finest dentistry in a comfortable and caring environment. Call us today to set up an initial conversation. American Dental Association (ADA) - recognized specialists in restoring and replacing teeth for a timeless display of confident beauty and Members in the American College of Prosthodontists.

160 North Pointe Boulevard

Suite 203 / Lancaster, PA 17601

717.560.9190

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