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MARCH 2022 | VOLUME 35 | NUMBER 11

Feature ON THE COVER:

Nick Gould photographed interior designer Cece Hurdleston at the home of one of her clients.

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Cece Hurdleston … Born to Design

Meet Cece Hurdleston, an interior designer at INTERIORS Home, and discover how ModernClassic styling is being used to tweak Lancaster County’s penchant for traditional design.

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The Long & Short of It

How Homes For Our Troops is changing the lives of injured post-9/11 veterans.

10. Uptown & Down

Michael Upton catches up with illustrator, writer and educator (Pennsylvania College of Art & Design) Jeff McComsey, whose book, Grendel, Kentucky, has generated interest in Hollywood.

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Why We ♥ Lancaster

A new generation of bagel makers has infused the doughy treats with fresh ingredients and flavors, thus creating renewed interest, novel uses and increased demand for bagels.

Rochelle Shenk visits Hinkle’s Restaurant in Columbia, where a new look and a trio of new owners are writing the next chapter for this iconic landmark.

Fastnacht Day is March 1. Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Columbia has been making these Shrove Tuesday treats since 1924. There was one hiccup – Covid preempted last year’s sale.

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All-Things Home Over the past two years, home has become our haven.

The approach of spring signals it’s time to “feather our nests” with painting, remodeling, redecorating and landscaping projects. Meet the professionals, retailers and service providers that can help you carry out home-related projects.

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The Long & Short of It

Homes for the Brave

Last July I visited my son, Charlie, and his wife, Jenn, for the first time following their move to North Carolina. The first thing he asked upon my arrival was, “When were you planning to leave?” Seeing the look on my face prompted him to explain that he was representing his company at a “key ceremony” that Saturday, during which a Marine veteran who had been injured in Afghanistan would receive the key to his new home. He thought I might like to go. He also sweet talked me into making a donation to the organization that was sponsoring the event, Homes For Our Troops (HFOT).

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he company Charlie works for – United States Cold Storage – had adopted Homes For Our Troops as its charity for 2021. Each site was raising money for the organization and in the case of the Fayetteville plant, was providing volunteer manpower during the building process of an HFOT house in Jacksonville, which is home to Camp Lejeune. Charlie had gone to Jacksonville several times to help with landscaping projects at the house.

I agreed to go, assuming it would be a low-key, short and simple ceremony in which a few people would say a couple of words and then hand the house over to the recipient. I’d probably be on the road by 10. Think again!

As it turned out, it was quite the affair

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with a parade, a color guard, a flag ceremony, tours of the house and speeches – lots of speeches – that started with Senator Thom Tillis and Congressman Gregory Murphy and continued with several spokespersons for other Congressional representatives, as well as Senator Richard Burr. Then, the state and local politicians said their peace. I kept thinking, “And, Charlie’s going to give a speech?” Finally, his turn came. I held my breath. He did such a stellar job that I thought to myself, “Where’s my kid and what did you do with him?”

THE LAST PERSON to speak was Chris Hancock, who would soon become the owner of the beautiful house. Chris, who hails from a military family in Tennessee, joined the Marines soon after graduating from high school. He

Clockwise from left: The Homes For Our Troops key ceremony was held in Jacksonville, North Carolina, on July 10, 2021.

During his second deployment to Afghanistan in 2011, Sgt. Chris Hancock was leading a patrol when an IED detonated, causing him to lose both of his legs.

The primary bathroom in an HFOT house features a spa-like, roll-in shower.

Charlie Long was the spokesperson for United States Cold Storage at the key ceremony.

The kitchen in an HFOT house is outfitted with rollunder counters.

was also motivated to serve his country by the events of 9/11. His role as a combat engineer took him to Japan, China, Guam, Australia and finally Afghanistan. He loved experiencing the various cultures.

During his second deployment to Afghanistan in 2011, he was leading a battalion patrol in the Sangin Valley. As the point man, it was his job to detect explosives. During a sweep, Chris detected a device. An improvised explosive device (IED) immediately detonated.

The blast caused Chris to lose both of his legs.

He ultimately spent months recovering at Walter Reed Medical Center, where he underwent a combination of 50 surgeries and blood transfusions.

He shared with the audience how much

having such a house meant to him and his son – being able to easily maneuver in a wheelchair and have access to kitchen appliances and a spa-like bathroom would be life changing.

HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS was established in Massachusetts in 2004, when a general contractor offered to build a home for a veteran who had been injured in Iraq. The vet agreed to the proposal on the condition that the contractor would work with other injured vets to provide them with accessible homes. Out of that gesture Homes For Our Troops was born. Based in Taunton, Massachusetts, the organization’s mission remains the same: to build specially adapted custom homes and donate them to severely injured post-9/11 veterans.

Providing such veterans with accessible homes has helped them and their families rebuild their lives. Typically, 15% of such veterans pursue college degrees or trade certification following their military service.

The percentage climbs to 71% for HFOT vets.

Becoming employed climbs to 99.5%.

AS OF JANUARY, HFOT has provided 325 veterans with homes that go beyond being VA and ADA compliant. Each home bears the same design – 2,800 square feet of one-floor, open-concept living, with four bedrooms and two baths. The adapted floor plan features wider hallways and entry doorways; automatic door openers; roll-under sinks, stovetops and counters; pull-down shelving; sliding windows; digital temperature controls for water; roll-in showers; light switches positioned at wheelchair height and the list goes on. Chris’s house is gorgeous. Best of all, it’s paid for. His responsibilities extend to home insurance and taxes.

VETS APPLY TO participate in the program and once accepted – they must satisfy certain criteria – take part in a series of interviews and seminars relating to financial planning, budgeting, etc. Participants choose where they will live. Some obviously want to be close to family, while others prefer to stay connected to the military. Others need to stay in close proximity to medical centers. Still others have bonded with the artistic engineers who create prosthetics that allow vets to regain movement and mobility. Thanks to ever-improving technology, prosthetics have helped to change the lives of vets, hence they feel very connected to the teams they work with.

The entire process – from applying to the key ceremony – takes an average of 24 to 36 months. At present, 70 projects are on the drawing board. Two projects are underway in Pennsylvania, one in the western sector of the state and the other in the Northeast.

HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS is publicly funded with 65% of operating costs donated by individuals, family foundations, community fundraisers, online auctions and other endeavors. The balance of HFOT’s budget is provided by corporate donations – both monetary and materials. Some of the more recognizable corporate partners whose products are seen in the houses include Budget Blinds, C.H.I. Overhead Doors, COREtec, OakCraft Elegant Cabinetry, Progress Lighting, Harvey Building Products, Wayfair, Shaw Industries, Sherwin-Williams, Silestone and Whirlpool.

General contractors for the projects are chosen

from the communities in which an HFOT house is being built. They, too, undergo a screening process and must agree to abide by HFOT’s blueprints, budget and schedules.

ATTENDING THE EVENT was very moving – Chris shared by becoming a homeowner, he had finally achieved a sense of peace and looked forward to furthering his education, participating in Wounded Warrior athletic events and raising his son. “I look forward to what the future holds,” he told the audience.

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Uptown & Down and all around

Could Grendel, Kentucky make it to the big screen?

Jeff McComsey grew up in Oxford, Chester County, and now lives and works in Lancaster.

Telling Tales Anew

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“They sang of his valor, and his deeds of great strength, With all their power praising the hero.” – Beowulf Part of my routine as a writer is making sure I read the works of my contemporaries.

Mostly, I accomplish this through a selection of magazine subscriptions and by keeping up with new material from The Comic Store.

I almost dropped the issue of Grendel, Kentucky I was greatly enjoying when I learned the modern spin on Beowulf was penned by someone living in Lancaster.

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hen anyone Googles the name Jeff McComsey, there are two well-known writers who appear under the heading “people also search for.” One is comic powerhouse Chuck Dixon (Batman, Punisher, Green Arrow). It is good company for Jeff, the Lancaster-based writer/illustrator who teamed up with Dixon, a Philly native, after finding each other’s work on a then-fledgling world of social media. The resulting zombified WWII graphic novel, FUBAR, was one of the earliest published works by McComsey, but the genesis of his inspiration hinges on the pop culture of his childhood.

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The Fourth Man is Jeff’s latest book.

“I grew up watching cartoons like G.I. Joe and Transformers and shows like those had great lead-ins with comics. I started emulating that stuff. I guess I’ve always wanted to do comic-style storytelling, even if as a kid I knew it or not,” the now 40-year-old illustrator/writer recalls.

During his formative years, his art was just emulations of the superheroes he liked. And, like many artists, he is glad those early renderings have been lost in the sands of time. Growing up in Oxford, southern Chester County, his home was always full of art materials, so he had ample opportunity to create. He also got a good dose of Bob Ross courtesy of PBS. “There’s no more clear-cut support than what I got from my parents growing up,” Jeff says. “At the time, drawing just felt like the normal thing to do. A lot of my friends did it. It was like a phase we all went through to pass the time. We didn’t have the most awesome video games on the planet, so we did other stuff. Most people just put that aside at some point but I never did.”

AFTER INSPIRATION AND encouragement from his Oxford Area High School art program, he made his way to Lancaster in 2001 to attend Pennsylvania College of Art & Design. Jeff’s goal was not to become a successful comic creator; instead he looked for a more commercial outlet for his talents in editorial portraiture – the

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Michael C. Upton works as a freelance writer specializing in arts

and leisure covering subjects ranging from funk punk to fine wine. He graduated with a BFA in Creative Writing from the University of Maine at Farmington and is actively published by trade journals, specialized websites, and regional and national magazines. Upton lives in Lancaster County with his wife, Mel, and two youngest children, Halligan and Teagan. Tyler, his oldest son, is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America.

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art of illustrating the story of the person who is the subject. He considered other art schools but liked the intimacy of PCAD. “With comics you can immediately start to tell your own story, so I migrated [to comics] after graduation,” he says. “I like Lancaster; it’s got a nice vibe. I stayed and now I teach at PCAD.” At PCAD, Jeff teaches in the illustration and the animation & game-art departments.

His focus is on the more advanced conceptual and portfolio-building classes.

He does get to teach some comics classes and his favorite comic book character is Superman. “I mean, we’ve all seen the movies and he’s kind of ubiquitous, but I didn’t quite see the allure for a long time.

As I’ve gotten older, Superman has become super cool,” says Jeff.

When he’s not writing, drawing or teaching, Jeff enjoys the kid-friendly nature of Lancaster City. He and his wife, Samantha Halsey, have two children and they all love to spend time in the city parks.

FOR GRENDEL, KENTUCKY, Jeff pulled from another influence in his past, a novel from Michael Crichton. Crichton’s Eaters of the Dead: The Manuscript of Ibn Fadlan Relating His Experiences with the Northmen in AD 922 was the first “grownup” novel Jeff had ever read. The book is essentially a retelling of the Old English tale of how Beowulf vanquished the horrible Grendel (and his mother and a dragon).

The 1976 novel was later republished under the title The 13th Warrior to match the 1999 film adaptation.

“The story always lived large in my mind,” says Jeff. “It was one of those things that when I got the opportunity to pitch new material, I went for it. I like the idea of a heroic band of warriors, and I had the idea of putting it into a modern context.”

Just like Crichton’s Eaters, there is talk about turning the more modern spin of Grendel, Kentucky into a film. Jeff is quick to note this is “just talk” but he welcomes the idea, for sure. “It’s garnered more interest than I generally get for my projects,” admits Jeff, taking a humble tone. “It is exciting. I just have to wait for the good or bad phone call.”

For now, Grendel, Kentucky remains a stand-alone project. Jeff’s latest book, The Fourth Man, was released on January 3.

The four-issue mini-series is illustrated by the legendary Mike Deodato Jr. (Batman, Amazing Spider-Man, Thor, etc.) and is published by AWA Upshot.

“It’s a quirky Fargo-esque murder-forhire plot gone wrong, which takes place

in the fictitious town of Medford, Pennsylvania,” says Jeff. His “Medford” is an amalgamation of Oxford – the town where he grew up – and Lancaster – the city where he now lives. “For the eagle-eyed reader there are some Lancaster locales that have been worked into the book,” he notes.

WHILE GROWING HIS own reputation as an artist, Jeff has managed to surround himself with some dynamic names; as a PCAD student, he was mentored by fellow Lancaster comic artist Tim Truman. On Grendel, Kentucky, Jeff teamed up with illustrator Tommy Lee Edwards, who AIPT Comics calls “perfect in drawing horror set within rural America … mixing thick inking and a variety of many different colors.” The other name to come up when Googling Jeff McComsey is James Fenimore Cooper, author of The Last of the Mohicans and The Deerslayer.

“That is some kind of Google algorithm mistake,” laughs Jeff. “The first ever book I did post-PCAD graduation was called American Terror Volume 1: Confession of a Human Smart Bomb. I cowrote that with my friend Jimmy Cooper, so he’s James Cooper and somehow, somewhere that metadata got crossed.”

Google does not get everything right. Jeff, on the other hand, seems to be doing everything right by growing his reputation as a solid storyteller with creative ideas. Issue one of The Fourth Man is on sale now.

For more information, visit jeffmccomsey.com.

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Cece Hurdleston Born to Design!

Cece Hurdleston earned her degree in interior design from West Virginia University. Her career has taken her from Lancaster to the San Francisco Bay Area, Philadelphia and back to Lancaster, where she has been on staff at INTERIORS Home for the last two years.

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A new generation of interior designers is tweaking Lancaster’s penchant for traditional styling by adding a nod to modernism. Cecilia “Cece” Hurdleston is one such designer. She loves working with clients who entrust her to create home styles that mirror their personalities and interests. “Pushing boundaries is truly what turns a successful project into an exceptional one,” she philosophizes.

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discovered Cece through perusing the portfolios of area designers, including those at INTERIORS Home, where Cece is an interior designer.

A project that had obviously been undertaken in a home dating to the late ’80s “spoke” to me. I had found this month’s home feature!

Actually, fate, kismet, the Lancaster connection … whatever you want to call it, also intervened. Not long after spying the project, Cece’s Instagram postings began to mysteriously appear on my feed.

Then, I saw that Nick Gould had recently photographed Cece for her website and social media. Nick had become acquainted with Cece through patronizing George Zagas’ coffee shop, Aura Espresso Room, in Downtown Lancaster. George and Cece are engaged and will be getting married in the fall. I actually crossed paths with Cece when Jordan Bush and I were stationed outside the home of one of her clients in order to photograph an INTERIORS’ delivery team for the November issue of the magazine. I decided working with Cece was meant to be, so I emailed her.

Cece, who grew up in

Manheim Township, recalls being infatuated with design from the time she was a child. “I was obsessed with rearranging the furniture in my bedroom,” she recalls. “I was constantly moving things around.” From her bedroom, she began “designing” other rooms in the Hurdlestons’ home.

She was also genetically predisposed to become a designer. Her father, Chris, owned Marbleon, a company that specialized in cast-polymer and cultured-

marble products for the home. “I just loved looking at all the samples,” she says. Her mother, Phyllis, was formerly an account rep for Learning by Design, a trade publication that focuses on the design aspects of educational institutions.

She’s been an account rep for the Lancaster-based publication, East Coast Equestrian, since 2014. “I grew up riding horses,” Cece notes.

After graduating from Manheim Township High School, Cece enrolled at West Virginia University, majoring in interior design. “I was fortunate to get into the program,” she notes. “They had 20 spots and 50 candidates.” At WVU, Cece learned the technical skills of interior design, including the computer programs that have replaced the pencils, rulers and graph paper that were once used to plot room layouts.

After graduation, Cece returned to Lancaster, where she went to work for the architectural firm, Reese, Lower, Patrick & Scott (RLPS). “I was pulling fabrics and other materials for commercial projects,” she explains. Feeling restless, she headed for Los Gatos in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she went to work for Restoration Hardware, which is headquartered in nearby Corte Madera.

“I liked living there but I really missed my friends and family,” she explains.

Back in Lancaster, Cece jumped at the opportunity to work for AK Interiors and Steiner-Houck & Associates. “I really got a feel for residential design through those experiences,” she says.

Her next stop was Philadelphia, where Cece worked at SHOPHOUSE, a small, luxury-design firm whose clientele includes high-profile professionals. “That was definitely a learning experience,” she says. “In fact, it shaped who I am as a designer. The level of professionalism that was required was an education in itself.

I learned the importance of delivering concierge-style service and became a very detail-oriented designer. The skills I learned from working in Philadelphia are forever ingrained.” A quick learner, Cece eventually earned the title and responsibilities of project manager.

Two years ago, the lure of Lancaster again beckoned and Cece returned home.

Working at INTERIORS also represents a professional homecoming of sorts. “I interned there when I was in college,” she explains. She’s enjoying the opportunity she has been given to work for a familyowned business. “It’s a wonderful working environment,” she says. “At INTERIORS,

we have access to really amazing companies and products.” She also enjoys working in an area where creativity abounds and people take great pride in their homes. “People really love their homes in Lancaster,” she notes.

Thanks to her education and

diverse experiences, Cece’s expertise extends to helping clients design their homes from top to bottom. While she has access to an incredible selection of products, Cece says the key to executing a successful design is “getting to know my clients and their personalities.”

As for style, Cece says Modern-Classic is her favorite look, as it isn’t definitive and allows for deviation. You could say that Cece “embodies” Modern-Classic, as she thinks nothing of accessorizing leather with pearls or pairing a cashmere sweater with distressed jeans and hightop sneakers. “I know Lancaster still has a reputation for being traditional but the beauty of Modern-Classic design is that you can go in a traditional direction but include some modern elements to provide an edge,” she explains. Of course, the opposite is also true – modernists can include some classic pieces to change things up. “Vintage can be edgy,” she points out. In her opinion, “ModernClassic provides the best of both worlds.”

As with all of us, Cece likes to peruse social media and study what’s going on in the rest of the world from a design perspective. Who does she follow?

“Who don’t I follow!” she remarks. She’s intrigued by the creativity and design work that are coming out of Texas. “There’s so much happening in Texas right now,” she says of the designers who are making the Lone Star State a design mecca.

“And, Canada – there’s so much talent up there!” She pinpoints some favorite sites, naming Erica Gelman (Ontario, Canada), Caitlin Wilson (Texas), Ali Budd (Ontario, Canada) and Shea McGee (Utah, with a show on Netflix) as her current favorites.

As for her next goal, Cece would love to attend Furniture Market in High Point, North Carolina, in order to be among the first to see the designs and products that make their debuts each fall.

Follow Cece on Instagram @ceciliainteriordesign and view her portfolio at Interiors-furniture.com.

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An All-Occasions Room

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A colleague at INTERIORS asked Cece to help her bring new life to her entryway and very traditional dining room. The client’s goal was to update the spaces but not to the extent that it would detract from the character of her circa-1930 brick Colonial home.

In the case of the dining room, Cece was aware her well-traveled client loved art and therefore felt she could “push” the aesthetics of the room, which had

become one of those seldom-used, specialoccasions-only spaces. It had also taken on office-oriented duties during the pandemic.

Cece chose to enliven the room with lighter-toned wallpaper. She chose a pattern called Bastoni from Cole & Son. Based on the design of a silk scarf from the 1940s, the pattern features antique walking sticks and canes, some of which are artistically embellished with carvings that take the shape of the heads of dogs and birds. The choice of paper proved to be a perfect fit, as her client is an animal

2022 Style • Warm Neutrals • Texture • Wallpaper Opposite: Before the re-do, the style of the dining room was very traditional thanks to the period furnishings, pineapple-embellished chandelier and Colonial color scheme. It was definitely reserved for special occasions. Now, its Modern-Classic vibe makes it a room for all occasions – holiday dinners, Friday night take-out, a game of cards or happy hour with the neighbors. The wallpaper evokes traditional styling due to the plaid effect it delivers. Its whimsical nature equates to modern styling. The black trim, molding and ceiling medallion provide “punch” to the room. Texture comes courtesy of the wool fabric on the backs of the chairs that in turn complements the wool cornice boards over the windows. Finally, the chandelier provides the wow factor. The rug is the only holdover from the previous décor.

Left: Art and accessories are kept to a minimum.

The one exception is the burnished-gold mirror.

Below: A close look at the wallpaper reveals that the tops of the canes/walking sticks are embellished with carvings that take the shape of the heads of dogs and birds.

lover. Gold elements in the paper add shimmer to the walls.

As I studied the wallpaper, I asked Cece what had drawn her to it, as I doubted I would have given it a second look. Her reasoning made perfect sense. “It provides the room with a tailored Ralph Lauren-like look, yet it’s whimsical and modern. The cane pattern is plaid-like, which takes it in a traditional direction.” Cece also points out that because the paper makes an artistic statement, hanging art on the walls is not necessary and, in fact, would only detract

from the paper. Ditto for accessories; here, less is more.

As for the touch of modern, the moldings, trim, ceiling medallion and French doors were painted black, which according to Cece, makes the room “punchier.” The same philosophy applies to the black chandelier that appears to have been crafted from twigs.

A painted, vintage-inspired, octagonalshaped table that is surrounded by upholstered chairs makes the room all the more inviting. “This room is now

comfortable for all occasions,” Cece says.

“It’s no longer reserved just for special occasions.”

Credits • Chandelier: Arteriors • Chandelier Installer: Peter Argyropolous/Petros Electric • Buffet Lamps: Visual Comfort • Wallpaper: Cole & Son • Paint: Benjamin Moore

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New Home/New Look Upon meeting her new client, Cece felt her vibrant personality and very traditional decorating style didn’t mesh. Now that the client and her husband were moving to a newly built home, Cece was determined to unleash her client’s inner Modern-Classic style. “I feel this dining room really reflects the shift they’ve made,” Cece says of the bright and airy space.

First, you’ll notice the statement floral wallpaper that pairs the “dynamicduo” colors of 2022, pink and green. The paper also provides a perfect tie-in to the gray-toned walls that define the rest of the house. “I just think this wallpaper perfectly mirrors [my client’s] personality,” Cece says. “I think it will look stylish for years to come.”

Other highlights in the room include a buffet whose embellishments mimic the design of the molding beneath the chair rail; a hardwood table with a painted finish and brass details that pay homage to traditional styling; and a mix of chairs, some of which speak to modern styling, while the chairs at each end of the table embody traditional thanks to nailhead trim and vintage-inspired fabric. The final element is a sisal carpet that pays homage to the past (18th century) but looks very modern in 2022.

Credits • Wallpaper: Thibaut • Dining Table: Century

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This page, clockwise from top: The wallpaper reflects 2022’s dynamic color duo of green and pink. It also exhibits shades of blue and gray.

Performance fabrics are forgiving where pets and kids are concerned.

The dining table, which was crafted from hardwoods and then was painted and subtly distressed, defines ModernClassic styling.

The glam dining chairs are upholstered with a neutral herringbone fabric.

Opposite: Cece maintains that the Modern-Classic styling of the dining room perfectly captures the homeowner’s vibrant personality.

2022 Style • The Color Green • Earthy Hues of Pink • Performance Fabric

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Life’s a Beach You know how it goes. You so love the beach that you resolve to carry that feeling of a seaside vacation back home to Lancaster County. The same could be said for a love affair with Tuscany, Charleston, Miami, Santa Fe or the latest obsession of many, a Montana ranch house, thanks to the blockbuster television series, Yellowstone.

As often happens, you not only carry out your vision but you go overboard to the point that your home can start to look like a gift shop.

“So, what motivated you to turn to Cece for help?” I asked the homeowner.

“Did you see the before pictures?” she exclaimed, admitting that decorating had taken a back seat to work and kids for the last 25 years. Not only did she want to tone down the beach theme and go in more of a Coastal direction but she also wanted to refresh her ’80s-era house top to bottom.

“There wasn’t a surface in this house that wasn’t touched,” Cece says of the refresh that was carried out in phases.

First up was redefining the beach theme. While Cece’s client wanted to go completely in a Coastal direction, Cece maintained the look didn’t lend itself to landlocked Lancaster County. Instead, the two agreed to combine Coastal with the client’s second-favorite style, Modern.

The resulting Modern-Coastal look provided the client with the best of both worlds. The color palette – hues of blue, gray, beige and white – conveys Coastal, while design elements such as the textured

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Clockwise from top left: A lamp delivers the essence of coral.

A pop of pink demonstrates how you can add a color of the year to a space without going to extremes.

The dining room is enveloped in a dramatic shade of blue paint, grasscloth and gauzy white draperies and shades.

After 25 years, the homeowners deemed it was time to remodel and refresh their home from top to bottom.

Opposite: The beach-loving homeowner now enjoys a more subtle connection to her favorite getaway thanks to the ModernCoastal styling that now defines her home.

2022 Style • Grasscloth • Furniture with Curves and Angles • Multi-tasking Furniture

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Right: The tide definitely turned in this powder room!

The blue-and-white, trellis-inspired wallpaper, marbletopped vanity and silver plumbing and lighting fixtures make the small space pop!

Below: A second-floor loft was designed to provide the homeowners’ son with his own getaway and study area. The space is furnished with a sectional sofa and a coffee table whose cubic shape echoes the angles of the ceiling.

Before grasscloth (it’s made a huge comeback), a blue/beige sisal rug and lighting fixtures harken to Modern design, as do the comfortable furnishings that will hold up to wear and tear due to performance fabric, which is a huge buzzword in the industry these days.

Accessories subtly allude to Coastal; for example, the lamps on the sofa table appear to be made from coral. The white, linenlike draperies that frame the window are trimmed in blue, while the shade admits or blocks light. The wow factor is supplied by the floor-to-ceiling fireplace whose textured surface glistens like, well, sand.

The mood continues in the dining room, where painted furniture with very modern curves stands out against the blue-hued walls. In the powder room, the beachy color scheme and wallpaper border were replaced by a blue-and-white, trellis-inspired wallpaper. In the kitchen, the Carrara marble counters mimic shifting sand. The styling continues in the primary suite, as well as the second-floor bedrooms, bath and loft area.

The results are beautiful. Despite not seeing one shell or beach-inspired throw pillow, I definitely felt the Coastal vibes, as well as the unmistakable Cece-modern touch.

Credits • Blue Leather Ottoman: Vanguard • Custom Window Treatments: fabrics by Brunschwig & Fils; trims by Samuel & Sons • Dining Room Grasscloth: Phillip Jeffries • Powder Room Wallpaper: Lee Jofa • Wallpaper Installation: Bill Mineo

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

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

This increased venting area provides more natural air flow and minimizes trapped hot air,” Leslie says.

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

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Foodographer a well-rounded breakfast

Bagels Bagels on the

on the Brain Brain Twenty years ago, bagel shops were popping up on street corners and in suburban shopping centers from coast to coast. Like all trends, bagels enjoyed their 15 minutes of fame and went back to being a New York thing. Now, a new generation of bagel makers is putting their spin on this deli and bakery staple. Bagels are back in a big way!

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Grand Central Bagel Café

Over New Year’s, Jessica

and I visited friends in Connecticut. We hadn’t seen Matt and Sarah Jordan since the onset of the pandemic, so a visit was long overdue.

Originally from New York, they’re serious foodies who know a good bagel when they see one. In fact, they’re members of a biweekly bagel subscription from Popup Bagels in Redding, Connecticut. Fortunately, we happened to be there on the “right” Saturday.

If a bagel subscription sounds like a CSA for freshly baked carbs, it is, but nonetheless, I immediately loved the idea. Popup Bagels bakes more than 400 dozen bagels over the course of a weekend and on the morning of January 1, we ended up with five of them. Yes, you read that correctly – five dozen. A comedy of what some might mistakenly refer to as “errors” led to the order being filled with five dozen bagels.

Fortunately, Sarah’s parents arrived to help us and Matt and Sarah’s three-year-old celebrate the New Year with bagels.

THE SELECTION was outstanding. Because of the quantity, individually we had boundless options, slicing bagels in half and then quartering each segment in order to explore fantastic options. The plain bagels allowed us to experiment with sweet or savory combinations.

Some bagels had flaky Maldon salt on top and could be enjoyed in either direction. The happy accident also included an assortment of more than a dozen house schmears or flavored varieties of butter, cream cheese and lox (smoked salmon). The cinnamon-raisin cream cheese was as rich as cheesecake. Truffle butter, dill butter, honey butter … everything was divine.

For the more adventurous, trout roe and capers were side accouterments that infused bursts of tangy, umami flavor. Dill butter on a plain bagel with trout roe, lox and capers was out of this world, as robust, savory flavors balanced one another to perfection.

When our visit ended on Sunday, Sarah sent us home with eight bagels to freeze. They lasted about as long as our trip.

During the long drive home, I reminisced about some of the best bagels I’d ever had throughout my travels. Two destinations stood out, which I’ll mention briefly. To my taste, bagels are worthy of a road trip, so if you are looking for an adventure, check these out.

Top to bottom: Myer’s Bagel Bakery in Burlington, Vermont, boils their hand-rolled bagels in honey water before baking them in a wood-fired oven.

A bacon, egg and Cabot cheddar breakfast sandwich on a rosemary seasalt bagel from the wood-fired oven at Myer’s Bagel Bakery.

A customordered “eggeverything” bagel sandwich with bacon, cheese and hash browns from Surf Bagel.

Myer’s Bagel Bakery Burlington, Vermont

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will warm your soul in more ways than one.

The Jordans sent us to Myer’s, which is located next to a glass-blowing workshop in a building that qualifies as a Vermont gem. In a state with unbelievable cheeses, Myer’s bagels stand tall amidst epicurean delights. The aromas coming from the oven and the resulting flavors of the bagels are complex, tasty and divine.

The bakery’s origin story is equally as memorable. Myer’s was founded in 1996 by Lloyd Squires, who learned to make bagels as a homeless 15-year-old boy after a chance encounter with Myer Lefkowitz. A Holocaust survivor of the Buchenwald Nazi concentration camp, Lefkowitz later founded the famous St-Viateur Bagel in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Myersbagels.com.

Surf Bagel

Lewes and Rehoboth, Delaware

Clockwise from above: Michelle Drobnak bakes, boils and tops yeast-risen bagels at Grand Central Bagel Café in Lancaster.

The hole in the middle of each bagel harkens from practical, centuries-old use: bagels were stacked on wooden dowels for swift transportation and display.

Grand Central Bagel Café’s Long Island Lox bagel sandwich, with cream cheese, tomato and red onion.

Mike Casertano and Evan Yoder of Water Street Mission collect leftover bagels donated by Grand Central Bagel Café.

These bagels will help nourish 200 people staying at the WSM shelter plus another 50 to 80 in the community through meals served three times a week.

Another divine indulgence is the eggeverything bagel made by Surf Bagel, with locations in Lewes and Rehoboth in Delaware.

Founded by brothers Dave and Tom Vitella, their egg-everything bagels are further perfected as sandwiches filled with bacon, eggs, cheese, home fries and hot sauce. Surf Bagel carries an assortment of cream cheeses to “Wax up your Surf Bagel.” I typically go the savory route, so strawberry and blueberry cream cheeses are favorites for a sweet departure. There’s usually a long line of hungry folks in need of breakfast and coffee, especially on summer weekends when vacation rentals turn over. Waiting in line is well worth the rewards! Surfbagel.com.

Grand Central Bagel Café Lancaster

Upon returning home, I needed more bagels. Craving an egg-everything breakfast bagel sandwich, the closest thing I’ve found locally is from Grand Central Bagel Café on Centerville Road in Lancaster, where the bagel case is filled seven days a week. The menu offers an “egg” or an “everything” bagel, and their pancake bagel is a pure gem. Curious, I wanted to discover if an egg-everything bagel can be ordered. Not only that, but I also wanted to see how they’re made, which is where baker and pastry chef Michelle Drobnak comes in.

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.

Bagels served with cream cheese, capers, dill and lox (smoked salmon), served with Twining’s English Breakfast tea. There are a plethora of opinions regarding the merits of toasting a bagel. If a bagel is fresh, toasting it could alter the texture and flavor. If it’s not fresh, toasting a bagel could improve its taste and deliver a crunchy crust and soft interior. The SMEG toaster is from Zest! in Lititz.

For the past five years, Michelle has been one of Grand Central’s hard-working bagel bakers. On this Monday morning, she had to navigate her Jeep through the snow as she made her way to work at 4:30 a.m. in order to prepare the day’s bagels. Today she will boil and bake almost 60 trays of bagels, which equates to approximately 1,200 bagels. Remarkably, by the end of the week, daily production will double in order to meet demand.

BAGELS ARE TYPICALLY made of yeast, flour, salt, water and sugar or barley malt.

Temperature and humidity affect how active yeast becomes in the dough, impacting the rise, size and texture. Being a cold, dry day, an extra step must be added: steaming the dough so that it will rise. “On a 100-degree day, we love it,” says Michelle. “In the winter, we have to steam bagels.

It takes a lot more effort.” If yeast rises too quickly, bagels become too large and the texture will change, eventually becoming too dense.

In Grand Central’s bakery, the temperature change throughout the room is astounding.

Aside from the walk-in cooler that helps slowrising yeast, a massive oven heated to 550 degrees warms the air in the room around it.

The nearby steam kettle is rolling with boiling water. Constantly being filled via a faucet, the kettle produces heat and humidity, much of which is removed through an exhaust fan.

Cooler air can be felt moving through the

kitchen and bakery because of customers entering through the front door.

To find a consistent rise, Michelle rolls a cart over to the kettle to steam the bagels before putting them next to the warm oven.

While those proof, risen bagels are flash boiled for 30 seconds to lock in a chewy crust with a glossy surface without setting the dough inside.

WHILE THE FIRST board of bagels boil, Michelle prepares wooden boards covered in burlap, which creates the signature texture on the bottom of the bagels. Toppings such as poppy and sesame seeds are sprinkled on the board for the bottoms before the flash-boiled bagels come out of the kettle. Toppings are added to the top side of the bagels before they’re offloaded into the oven and placed on one of four rotating shelves wrapped in a burlap cloth, baking for 13 minutes.

As the oven rotates, bagels proof, while others boil. The work is dizzying, and Michelle is a one-woman army. She sets each subsequent batch of bagels in order within the oven, as each shelf starts baking at a separate time.

This is another instance where humidity and room temperature can affect the bake and final product, leaving experience as the best guide.

There is only one oven with four trays – “Your eyes are everywhere, constantly looking around at the oven, the kettle,” says Michelle.

AS BAGELS ARE removed from the oven on a flat wooden peel, they go into wire baskets to cool. The baskets make for easy transport right into the display case. Chewy on the outside, soft on the inside, they’re ready for schmears or to use as a sandwich. At the end of the day, Grand Central uses leftover bagels to make croutons and bagel chips. Leftovers are also donated to Water Street Mission.

To my extreme delight, I learned custom orders can be placed 24-48 hours in advance – and that includes ordering my coveted eggeverything bagel. There is no minimum order size and payment is taken at the time the order is placed.

If you buy a dozen (or five) and have a few leftovers, they can be cling wrapped and frozen in freezer bags. Reheating a bagel whole will help keep the texture chewy; toasting it changes the experience entirely. For day-old bagels, wet the bagel first with water or place it in a wet paper bag before reheating.

Sisters Emily and Eryn McCoy took ownership of Grand Central Bagel Café last year. Grand Central is celebrating its 27th anniversary this month and will be offering specials throughout March. They’ll also be celebrating with green bagels – while supplies last – on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17.

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Friday, April 8 7:30 PM Saturday, April 9 3:00 8:00 PM Salute this season of renewal a vibrant day has dawned! Melodies unfurl like long-awaited spring blooms and simple folk tunes take flight in joyful celebration. Join us as we welcome our third music director finalist Michael Butterman! His program Awaken is well suited for the spring season with its themes of refreshment renewal and reinvention.

ALL PERFORMANCES AT FIRST PRES TERIAN CHURCH

For tickets and more information, visit: www.lancastersymphony.org or call (717) 291-6440

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Michael Butterman Music Director Finalist

In the Neighborhood HONG KONG GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT

DUTCH APPLE DINNER THEATRE

Our chefs have been serving Lancaster Countians their favorite entrées for 41 years. To add variety, they are always creating new and exciting specials. Vegetable entrées and children’s menu available.

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

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre allows patrons to enjoy both dinner and a Broadway-worthy show all in one experience! Head chef, Alex Rosario, plans a wonderful buffet to correspond with each show. On Thursday nights, Alex and his staff prepare superb served-to-yourtable dinners of soup, salad, entrée, and dessert for each guest to enjoy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zernsbeverage.com.

Simply the BEST Chinese Food!

Family-Owned and Operated for 41 Years!

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

Gift Certificates Available

Hong KongChinese Garden Restaurant

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Table for Two Hinkle’s Restaurant

A New Look for an

Iconic Restaurant

The remodel included the return of an old favorite – the soda fountain. Here, Kabrina Daniels puts the finishing touch on a vanilla malt.

Hinkle’s Restaurant in Columbia has served customers for more than 124 years. Saved from the brink of closing by Don and Becky Murphy, the new version of this iconic landmark, which is now operated by Robin Ortman, John Sipe and Tom Davis, is a mix of old-fashioned charm and modern décor.

BY ROCHELLE A. SHENK | PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK GOULD

Founded by Samuel Hinkle in

1893, Hinkle’s became a family affair that continued through four generations. The building became home to a pharmacy, a restaurant and a gift shop. Until 1970, the basement of the building was home to the production of Doc Hinkle’s Easter Egg Dye. In October 2017, the tradition ended, when John Hinkle III announced that the business would be closing. Fans of the restaurant – the sort of place where “everybody knows your name” – lamented its demise.

It appeared to be an end of an era … until real estate developers Don and Becky Murphy announced they would be buying the business and remodeling the building. With the pharmacy no longer in operation, there was room to expand. The renovations included the addition/return of a soda fountain.

While the restaurant retains its original charm, improvements such as doubling the kitchen size and installing new flooring, a counter, booths and a pressed tin-style ceiling, have given the interior a more modern look. Links to the past exist, as well.

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During renovations, boxes were found in the basement that contained historic photos of Hinkle’s and Columbia’s downtown. Some of those photos were framed and now hang on the walls of the restaurant.

With other projects to oversee, the Murphys turned Hinkle’s over to John Sipe, Tom Davis and Robin Ortman. The trio had worked at Hinkle’s for a number of years and have a combined management experience at the restaurant and other operations of over 70 years.

HINKLE’S NOW SEATS about 200 at tables, booths and a counter. “We went from a seating capacity of 80 to 200,” Robin notes. There’s also a small, private dining area that seats about 40 and is used for overflow dining on weekends, as well as for private meetings and events. Social distancing is also accommodated, as the number of tables in the area that offers a view of Locust Street has been reduced.

While the atmosphere is light, casual and relaxed, there’s a hint of nostalgia with

an old-fashioned soda fountain complete with stools. “People really love the soda fountain. When we put it in, our ice cream sales increased dramatically,” Robin says, adding that it, too, provides a link to the past, as is evidenced by some historic pictures that depict John Hinkle Jr. and the ladies who worked at a soda fountain that was part of the restaurant in the 1940s and ’50s.

The dipping cabinet is a refurbished antique that came from Green’s Dairy, but Robin is not sure of the specific location. The back bar is also from an old soda fountain.

Hand-dipped Turkey Hill ice cream is used to create soda fountain specialties such as sundaes, floats, shakes and malts. Old favorites such as cherry and vanilla Cokes and lime Rickey are also available.

There’s even an ice cream challenge.

The Great Gatsby Challenge is composed of 20 scoops of ice cream, whipped cream, cherries and toppings. Customers can select up to five ice cream flavors and up to five toppings. The Great Gatsby can be shared among friends or consumed by a single

customer. If a single customer consumes it within an hour, the $40 sundae is free of charge. “We’ve had several people complete the challenge. One person came prepared with his own spoons, and he ate the entire thing in 17 minutes,” Robin explains. “We were all amazed!”

BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER are served, and the expansive menu features items prepared with fresh ingredients. Additionally, soups are made fresh daily. “We have the same menu that’s been in place for years,” Robin says. “We wanted to keep it the same so it would be familiar to our guests. We also have recipes for items that Hinkle’s is known for like chicken croquettes. Our chicken croquettes are made using the same recipe and in the same way as they have been for years.”

Another customer favorite is the oldfashioned shifter sandwich, which originated in Columbia and is a Hinkle’s staple. This ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sweet pickle and mayo sandwich was a favorite of Pennsylvania Railroad workers who operated the switch engines. Hinkle’s also offers a shifter salad and a shifter burger.

Other customer favorites include turkey club, Susquehanna salad and crab cakes.

Popular breakfast items include creamed dried beef, Chesapeake eggs Benedict and the cheesesteak omelet.

The menu is augmented by weekly specials. Robin reports that corned beef and cabbage and other Irish specialties will be featured this month in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.

Clockwise from top left: The new owners of Hinkle’s include Robin Ortman and John Sipe, as well as Tom Davis.

The Susquehanna Salad: pickled eggs and red beets, tomatoes, lettuce and tuna salad.

Ham Club (with bacon!)

Chicken Stir Fry The remodeled restaurant features new floors, a pressedtin-style ceiling, a variety of seating areas, a soda fountain, a private dining/meeting room and an expanded gift shop.

An iconic banana split

IN ADDITION TO familiar menu items, frequent diners are sure to see a number of familiar faces among the wait staff. “We have a number of long-time staff members. And, our staff has been great through the COVID-19 pandemic and the [resulting] shutdowns; they’ve really stuck by us, and we appreciate that. The staff is an important part of the dining experience here,” Robin stresses.

HINKLE’S RESTAURANT was also known for its gift shop, and that tradition continues with Murphy’s Mercantile, which is operated by the Murphys. Robin says there’s a wide selection of items available, ranging from old-fashioned candy to merchandise crafted by local vendors.

“Hinkle’s was known for its selection of cards, and the Mercantile uses that same card vendor,” she notes.

Hinkle’s Restaurant is located at 261 Locust Street, Columbia. Hours are 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday.

Take-out is available. A catering menu is also available. Call 717-684-2888 or visit hinklesrestaurant.com and on Facebook.

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In the Neighborhood

PENNSYLVANIA GETAWAYS, UNIQUE DESTINATIONS & FUN THINGS TO DO,

delivered to your door!

ANCHOR LANCASTER Anchor Lancaster, voted #1 nonprofit, provides a hot breakfast, warm showers and a warming center every weekday to our neighbors in need. Guests are received with dignity, respect and compassion.

• 7:00 a.m. Showers • 8:30 a.m. Hot Breakfast • 10:00 a.m. Winter Warming Center (funded by CommunityAid grant) 29 East Walnut Street, Lancaster Anchorlancaster.org • 717-394-7231 Director@anchorlancaster.org

ATTITUDES HAIR & NAIL SALON For over 20 years, our mission is helping you LOVE your hair and nails! We specialize in trendy and traditional hair design, refreshing color, brightening highlights and perms for added style. Rejuvenate your hands and feet with relaxing manicures and pedicures. Thank you for trusting us to help you look and feel your best and voting us ‘Among the Best’ salons in 2021.

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

TWISTED EASEL ETC. Twisted Easel Etc. offers unique painting and crafting experiences and art lessons for all ages. With many creative projects to choose from, Twisted Easel Etc. is perfect for date nights, bridal or birthday parties, team building exercises or a girls’ night out. Gift certificates are available. Stop by and check out our newly expanded studio space!

Twistedeaseletc.com.

717-951-7834.

1 South Market Street, Elizabethtown.

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

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

Clockwise from top left: Michael Hogue, Ty Gant, Austin Curtiss, Cathy Curtiss, Darian Lundy Jr.

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

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

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

GALEBACH’S FLOOR FINISHING, INC. Galebach’s Floor Finishing, founded in 1924, is the oldest floor finishing company in Lancaster County. We specialize in residential wood floor refinishing and have extensive experience with historic restorations. Our dust containment system keeps your home as clean as possible while our workers are on-site sanding and finishing. (#PA019030) 202 Main Street, Landisville 717-898-9680 Galebachsfloorfinishing.com

LUSK & ASSOCIATES

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

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

HALDEMAN MECHANICAL INC.

Service Since 1939 PLUMBING HEATING COOLING WATER CONDITIONING

717.665.6910

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Why We ♥Lancaster

Fastnachts!

On March 1, which is Shrove Tuesday, bakeries, grocery stores, diners, coffee shops, convenience stores, fire companies and churches across Lancaster County will be selling fastnachts, those wonderfully filling treats that signal the Lenten season has arrived. Celebrated by Christians the world over, the culinary element of Shrove Tuesday is long-rooted in tradition. For example, in the United Kingdom, pancakes reign supreme. In Spain, omelets made with sausage or pork fat define the day. In Iceland, salted meat and peas are on the menu. In Finland, green pea soup and a special pastry filled with whipped cream and jam or almond paste fit the bill.

PHOTO OF HOLY TRINITY FASTNACHTS BY JORDAN BUSH

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hrove Tuesday also signals the final day of celebrations that began shortly after Three Kings Day (January 6). The French celebrate Mardi Gras (as do various locations along the Gulf Coast, notably New Orleans), while many Central and South American countries usher in the Lenten season with Carnival. In Germany, the revelry – described as a combination Mardi Gras and Carnival – is called Fastnachtsdienstag.

No matter the manner or the customs that accompany the celebrations, the day before Ash Wednesday is regarded as one of over-indulging.

The Lenten season that follows provides plenty of opportunities to sacrifice, fast, pray and reflect.

In most cultures, the gluttony aspect of Shrove or Fat Tuesday grew out of a need to eliminate extravagances such as sugar, butter, lard, animal fats and even meat from kitchens during the Lenten season. In an effort to empty the cupboards of such items, people would prepare special meals and treats in the days leading up to Lent.

THE PRE-LENTEN customs made their way to the United States. In Lancaster County, Columbia exemplifies the German tradition of making fastnachts, which might be described as a “Plain Jane” cousin to donuts in that they are devoid of sprinkles and fillings but can be glazed or dusted with powder or a combination of powder and cinnamon. They typically lack donut holes and take a square shape.

Columbia’s connection to the fastnacht (which translates as “fasting night”) took root during the period 1840-1860, when newly arrived Germans settled in Columbia, with another wave immigrating over a 20-year period beginning in 1875. While the Catholic Germans were welcome

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to worship at St. Peter’s, which was built by English and Irish residents in 1828, the language barrier left them unable to understand the sermons. Recognizing the problem, the Bishop of Philadelphia recommended that the Germans build their own church. In 1859 the first step to achieving that goal was realized when the Germans purchased a plot of land at Fourth and Cherry streets. A year later, a parish was established and the cornerstone of Holy Trinity Catholic Church was laid. A church-sponsored school was established in 1870.

THE PARISH’S GROWTH during the early years of the 20th century signaled a need for a larger church building. Fundraising endeavors were launched. In 1924, the Altar Rosary Society held a precedent-setting fastnacht sale. Initially, members of the group oversaw the baking and selling of the fastnachts but as demand grew, volunteering became a church-wide effort. Even students played a role in making fastnachts, as they brought eggs from home to donate to the cause.

Today, making fastnachts is a communitywide effort. “We’ll accept the help of anyone,” says Jim Knapp, who has been involved with the fastnacht project for 15 years. “If you have an hour to spare, we’ll put you to work!” In view of the fact that volunteers make upwards of 7,500 dozen fastnachts over the course of a month, the contributions volunteers make are invaluable.

THIS YEAR MARKS the return of Holy Trinity’s legendary fastnachts. “In 2020, we had to cut the sale short,” Jim says of Covid declarations that closed schools, businesses and churches.

Last year – again because of Covid – Holy Trinity’s kitchen remained on lockdown. “We had a lot

of upset people,” Jim says of fastnacht fans who had to satisfy their taste for the deep-fried confections – or what Holy Trinity calls “little bites of heaven” – elsewhere.

A veteran of the fastnacht sale, Jim says 2021 marked the first time in the sale’s nearly 100-year history that it was canceled. He prays that the fastnacht brigade that’s composed of teams such as the Holy Rollers, Holy Friars and Holy Dunkers will be able to work through March in order to fulfill orders that have been placed for February 28, March 1 and 2, as well as for bakes that will take place two days a week during the weeks of March 7, 14 and 21. While monies earned from the sale of fastnachts are typically earmarked for Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School, Jim reports that they are used “wherever there is a need.”

HOLY TRINITY AND its renowned fastnachts received their 15 minutes of fame back in 1989, when the Today show’s Willard Scott telecast his Shrove Tuesday weather forecasts from the church.

His on-air banter included the line, “You eat three of these and you can’t get out of your chair!”

A bite of a fastnacht also provides a taste of folklore. Legend holds that if you eat a fastnacht on Shrove Tuesday, you’ll have good luck. Back in the day, farmers believed that if they fed the first batch of fastnachts to their chickens, hawks would not prey on them (or their chicks) during the spring. Farmers’ wives also treated their laying hens to fastnachts on Shrove Tuesday, believing they would produce more eggs.

Holy Trinity’s fastnachts are available for purchase on an online basis only. Visit holytrinitycolumbiapa.com for details.

Z10 for hot & cold The new

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Freshly ground, not capsuled.

A world first, the groundbreaking Z10 prepares both hot and cold brew specialty coffees – freshly ground, not capsuled. At the touch of a button, it brews the full spectrum of hot drinks, from intense espresso to on-trend flat white. It also opens up a whole new dimension in coffee enjoyment with the introduction of cold brew specialties, thanks to the Product Recognizing Grinder (P.R.G.) that recognizes the chosen specialty and adjusts the grind accordingly. Experience a completely new way to enjoy coffee.

The JURA Hospitality Center is right here in Lancaster County. Family-owned and operated, it is one of the few places on the East Coast where you can experience the latest JURA machines first hand. You are welcome to stop in and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee.

JURA Hospitality Center • 134 Shellyland Road, Building 6a, Manheim 717.492.4433

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