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28. The Pursuit of Happiness
A lifelong interest in Thomas Jefferson – as well as history, art and antiques – prompted a Lancaster resident to build his dream home that exhibits influences provided by Monticello.
36. Styling a Garden
Shawn Hyson’s bungalow-sized home is surrounded by an amazing collection of plants, container gardens, art, shrubs and trees.
History, art, color, furniture styles and craftsmanship come together in this dining room-library that demonstrates how spaces can converge and multitask in interesting ways. Photo courtesy of Kreider and Diller Builders, Inc.
Departments
8. Event-Full
May brings garden-related swaps and sales, music, theatre, benefits, food events and more!
12. Uptown & Down
Michael C. Upton gets a sneak peek of the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy, which will debut with grand-opening celebrations on May 1.
18. Life of a Party
Veterans of PM Magazine gather in Lancaster for a reunion.
48. Foodographer
Jordan Bush discovers why foodies are diving into tinned fish, which is proving to be very versatile, as the varieties provide for healthy snacks, cocktail party fare, sandwiches and entrée additions. FYI: Charlie the Tuna is celebrating his 65th birthday this year.
52. Table for Two
No matter the occasion, John Wright Restaurant is your summer destination.
56. Neighbors
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“Flores Galores” by Jerry Brown, winner of the 2025 Spring Membership Show’s Myrtle Tremblay Award for Watercolor.
of Creativity.” In addition, Marcia Miller will be hosting a solo exhibit in the Steinmetz Gallery. Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg. Information: Lcaaonline.org
May is in Bloom
It’s that glorious time of the year! The weather is perfect, gardens are blooming with spring flowers, rhubarb and strawberries are in season, the school year is in its final stretch and Memorial Day is just around the corner. If that’s not enough to keep you busy, events fill the calendar (visit lancastercountymag.com for a full list). June’s events will appear online later in May.
PHOTOS: LCM AND SOCIAL MEDIA
LCAA
Spring Membership Show
May 3-June 4
Lancaster County Art Association
Founded in 1936, the Lancaster County Art Association is the county’s oldest arts organization offering support for the visual arts through providing exhibition opportunities for artists, as well as art classes, workshops, special programs and opportunities for the community to see the work of local artists and artists from outside of Lancaster County in special exhibits. LCAA kicks off its 90th year with this annual show, the theme of which is “Celebrating 90 Years
Herb & Garden Faire
May 8 & 9
Landis Valley Village & Museum
The Herb & Garden Faire, now in its 38th year, will feature plants from the museum’s Heirloom Seed Project, as well as heirloom, native, perennial, vegetable and other hard-to-find varieties from 80+ vendors. Vendors will also be selling herbal skin care products, garden art, jewelry and more. The event will also feature demonstrations and workshops. Food and drink will be available onsite. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (rain/shine). 2451 Kissel Hill Rd., Lancaster. Information: Landisvalleymuseum.org
Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy
May 9
Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction
Celebrating its 37th anniversary this year, the beloved event, which grew out of a single
wish, draws hundreds of big-rig trucks and thousands of spectators, both at the family carnival and along the convoy route, which this year will travel mainly on Route 283 between the Manheim and Middletown area. The event kicks off with a silent auction and basket raffle (8 a.m.-12 p.m.), and a free family carnival (9 a.m.-2 p.m.) that features games, entertainment and local food trucks. The official start of the convoy begins at 1:30 p.m. The event celebrates current and former wish kids, while raising money to grant more wishes to children with critical illnesses. 1190 Lancaster Rd., Manheim. Information: Wishconvoy.org
Bird Walk for Beginners
May 9
Flory Park
The Lancaster County Bird Club invites fledgling bird watchers to learn about bird identification and using binoculars and mobile apps as you delve into one of the most popular hobbies in America. 8-10 a.m. Clark Pavilion, 416 Dohner Rd., Lancaster. Other birding opportunities will be offered, check the website for dates/times/locations. Information: Lancasterbirdclub.org
Rhubarb Festival
May 15 & 16
Kitchen Kettle Village
Rhubarb represents the arrival of spring, and with it, the start of the growing season. Kitchen Kettle Village pays homage to this spring crop with a festival devoted to all-things rhubarb. The highlight of the festival is the Rhubarb Dessert Baking Contest that is held Saturday morning and
invites participants to submit their favorite rhubarb-based desserts for judging and prizes. Proceeds from the contest and sale of desserts benefit The Lancaster Farmland Trust. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse. Information: Kitchenkettle.com
Baron Brew Fest
May 16
Manheim
Back for its fourth year, this event offers something for every palate – beer, wine, mead, cider, spirits and more. Dozens of breweries, wineries and distilleries will be represented. Products can be purchased to go. Food trucks will be participating, as well. Live music will be provided. Must be 21+ to attend, ID required. 3-6 p.m. (rain/shine). Market Square. Note: This is a ticketed event. Information: Lovemanheim.com/brewfest
Yacht Rock
Concert
May 17
Lititz
3 Hour Tour kicks off the Lititz Historical Association’s summer concert series, providing an evening of yacht rock and soul. Bring your chairs or blankets and dancing shoes and enjoy the music and setting. This is a pay-what-you-can event; donations will help to preserve the Mary Oehme Gardens and 18th century structures. Refreshments available by donation. 6:30 p.m. 145 E. Main St. (Rear), Lititz. Information: Facebook.com
All Shook Up
May 22-June 20
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, with Elvis Presley’s music, this show
is about repressed residents of a small 1950’s American town experiencing an awakening within themselves when a roustabout with a guitar comes to town. Enjoy classics such as Heartbreak Hotel, Jailhouse Rock and Don’t Be Cruel. Note: This show is rated PG13. Lunch and dinner buffets precede the show. Times vary. 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Information: Dutchapple.com
Memorial Day Flea Market
May 25
Amos Herr Park
On Memorial Day, Landisville is the place to be if you love flea markets and thrifting. Featuring over 100 vendors, the flea market offers everything from antiques and collectibles to handmade crafts, vintage clothing and more. Food trucks will also be onsite. Proceeds from this event are used to fund Hempfield RecCenter’s “Everyone Belongs” financial-assistance program, as well as other community endeavors. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. 1700 Nissley Rd., Landisville. Information: Hempfieldrec.com
Lancaster’s Best Food Truck Competition
May 30 & 31
Vahalla Farms
Back for its fourth year, the event will feature 40+ food trucks competing for the title, “Lancaster’s Best,” in a wide range of categories. There will also be a maker’s mart, beer garden, inflatables for the kids, a live DJ, food voting and much more. Bring a chair/blanket. Proceeds benefit Joyful Doberman Rescue of PA. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 1466 Brubaker Rd., Columbia. Information: Joyfuldoberman.org
Democracy by the People
Lancaster has built a testament to two of its greatest citizens, a space to explore the ideals of freedom, and a fortress for the history of human responsibility.
At long last, the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy will celebrate its grand opening on May 1.
BY MICHAEL C. UPTON
PHOTOS BY NICK GOULD
In May 2024, Robin Surratt stood before community leaders and philanthropists, scholars of history and the curious, educators and politicians. The now-president and CEO of LancasterHistory pulled inspiration from Martin Luther King Jr. for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy. “It’s always the right time to do the right thing,” she said.
After 15 years of planning and construction, the center will open its doors on May 1 at 13-15 East Vine Street, the former home and office of Stevens
and the workplace of Smith. More than a museum for its namesakes, the center celebrates democracy past and present and Lancaster County’s role in the fight for freedom, equality and justice.
“Now is the appropriate time to solve the greatest problem ever submitted to civilized man.”
Thaddeus Stevens, The Selected Papers of Thaddeus Stevens: January 1814-March 1865
Thaddeus Stevens
In 1842, at age 50, Thaddeus Stevens arrived in Lancaster, packing a political will big enough to shape the nation. He built both a thriving legal practice and a reputation as a relentless opponent of slavery from his law office on South Queen Street, a building (along with an attached inn) that became a discreet station on the Underground Railroad. In town, Stevens was known as a sharptongued attorney and an advocate for public education, but his influence stretched far beyond Lancaster.
In Washington, the member of the House of Representatives became the fiery leader of the Radical Republicans, chairing the powerful House Ways and
Means Committee and pushing the Union toward a broader promise of freedom during and after the Civil War. He helped shepherd the constitutional changes of the second founding, most notably the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery and the 14th Amendment guaranteeing equal protection under the law.
Stevens died in 1868; he is buried in the Shreiner-Concord Cemetery along North Mulberry Street, which at the time of his death was the city’s only cemetery open to all races.
Lydia Hamilton Smith
Lydia Hamilton Smith arrived in Lancaster in the mid-19th century as a free woman of color at a time when both laws and social conventions restricted opportunities for women –especially Black women. “The archival record surrounding Lydia Hamilton Smith is sparse, save for a few personal letters, documents related to her will, and depositions provided after Stevens’ death,” writes Naomi Subotnick in the thesis titled Defiant Home: A Material Biography of the Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Historic Site in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (2022).
Yet, she proved to be extraordinary for her time. In Lancaster, she quickly
A panel depicts Thaddeus Stevens delivering one of his fiery speeches before Congress.
became more than a housekeeper and served as manager of the Stevens household, political gatekeeper and property owner. She quietly participated in the Underground Railroad, offering refuge to freedom seekers moving north. She began to acquire properties across Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., building a notable real-estate portfolio.
After Stevens’ death in 1868, Smith continued to thrive as an entrepreneur, operating a successful boarding house in Washington and managing her investments with confidence. Her legacy as a woman who quietly but firmly helped shape a household, a city and a nation will now be on full display at the center bearing her name.
“What Does Freedom Mean to You?”
“You are really going to get a sense of the community, what was going on in the 1840s and 1850s and … recognize how – as a border community – we were on the front lines of the most important issue of the day, which was slavery,” explains Robin, walking me through the space 45 days before the ribbon cutting and opening. As we tour the space, workers are completing final punch-list tasks, installations remain protected, and “hero artifacts” are securely stored away awaiting display. To get to this point, LancasterHistory heard from over 190 different voices, from evaluating scripts to possible educational components. “We are trying to make sure that as many people in the community as possible help guide the formation of [the center],” says Robin.
Compiling public input from dozens of meetings, workshops and feedback sessions is the responsibility of Dr. Mabel Rosenheck, director of education and exhibition planning, and Starleisha Gingrich, education and programs manager. “We started strategizing with script-review sessions with educators, members of community groups and recent [high school] graduates. Their feedback on the exhibits really got us thinking,” explains Mabel.
Targeted outreach helped LancasterHistory find voices from every aspect of Lancaster County society. Planners aimed to ensure every voice was heard. “We’ve had a lot of engagement from teachers … Getting the teachers in was key,” says Mabel.
Stephanie Townrow, who worked on the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York, has been onsite at the Stevens & Smith Center for the last three years.
The lower level of the museum is dedicated to the 13th15th amendments, which Stevens championed, as well as to other civil-rights movements that impacted the nation.
The Space
These buildings were almost lost. As Stevens’ legacy waned through Reconstruction and beyond, so did the memories of what took place on these wooden floors and behind closed doors. A simple historic marker found its way onto the façade of 45 South Queen Street in 1931. The site became apartments and retail spaces, eventually converting into an auto mechanic’s shop. In disrepair, the buildings faced demolition in 2000, until the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County stepped in. In 2010, LancasterHistory took over the site.
“The Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy will be the most important contribution LancasterHistory has ever made to our county, our commonwealth, and to our country,” said past LancasterHistory president and CEO Thomas Ryan during the site’s ceremonial groundbreaking in 2024. It is an easy truth. After 15 years in the making, the $19 million project converts spaces that were bedrooms, basements and barrooms into testimonials of local history, the Civil War, Constitutional freedom and more.
Beyond the expected information boards, the 20,000-square-foot center features state-of-the-art audio and video components, installations for blind and hearing-impaired guests, and art by local artists and makers. “Even all the talent for our film pieces are local actors,” says Robin. “This is a lot of Lancaster on display.”
The Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy, located at 13-15 E. Vine Street in Lancaster, will open on May 1 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony (8-10 a.m.) and a First Look Fete that evening (sold out). On Saturday, May 2, the public is invited to take part in a Community Block Party that will be held on Vine Street from 12-6 p.m. The event will feature music, artists and more. Free timed entries to the museum will also be offered. For more information, visit Stevenssmithcenter.org.
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A section of the museum pays homage to the Christiana Riot and the role it played leading up the start of the Civil
A replica of Stevens’ bedroom can be seen on the third level of the museum. Wallpaper based on patterns popular in the mid-19th century was designed for several spaces on this level.
The museum delves into the life of the museum’s other namesake, Lydia Hamilton Smith. The portrait of Smith is by Tiffany Anderson.
Backlit panels relay the stories of people like Columbia’s William Whipper, who played a key role in the Underground Railroad.
Left to right: LancasterHistory’s Stephanie Townrow, president and CEO emeritus Tom Ryan, and president and CEO Robin Sarratt. The three were photographed on April 3, one month removed from the museum’s opening.
A mural spans a wall on the main level of the museum.
A 40-YEA R REWIND
The on-camera faces and behind-the-scenes producers and videographers from WGAL-TV’s PM Magazine recently reunited for an evening of reconnecting over memories and hilarious anecdotes, and of course, catching up on 45 years of careers and living.
BY JILL BROWN
In September 1980,
WGAL-TV’s Kim Lemon and Josh Hooper stepped out of a van that was emblazoned with a PM Magazine logo and introduced a new television show format to the Susquehanna Valley. For the next 10 years, Monday through Friday, viewers tuned in at 7:30 p.m.
to be entertained by stories about local people and landmarks, mixed among nationally produced features of celebrities, faraway places, unusual/ quirky collections and eccentric personalities.
As PM Magazine and Evening Magazine shows aired on 109 television stations across the U.S., the careers of
many successful future TV personalities were launched including Tom Bergeron, Nancy Glass, Matt Lauer, Leeza Gibbons, Dennis Miller and Mike Rowe. “It was a way to get into TV,” recalls Kevin Martorana, a Kutztown University student who landed an internship with WGAL-TV’s PM Magazine and was hired as a videographer and producer. “The show was incredibly creative … we had a blast doing it.” So much of a blast, in fact, that Kevin organized the reunion of 15 of the former PM crew.
Lancaster’s Thorn Hill Vineyards Tasting Room was the party site with
left
Then: Kim Lemon and Kevin Martorana review a script while on location.
Then: The Today show’s Willard Scott visited the Susquehanna Valley and learned about fasnachts from Doug Allen and Nancy Byrne.
PM Magazine memorabilia was on display. Photo by Sean Heisey, Midland Media.
Rebecca Campbell, Nancy Byrne-Wise, Doug Allen, Max Zug and Cara Williams Frey were on hand for the reunion. Photo by Sean Heisey.
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Photos by Sean Heisey, Midland Media
PM Magazine alumni attendees included (L-R) Nancy Byrne-Wise, Jill Brown, Brad Nau, Carolyn Black-Sotir, Cara Williams Frey, Josh Hooper, Max Zug, Doug Allen, Stacie Royal Salvatore, Rebecca Campbell, Kevin Martorana, Maureen Morrissey Leader, Kim Lemon, John Campbell and Amy Thorn.
Original co-hosts Kim Lemon and Josh Hooper, with videographer/producer Kevin Martorana.
Winemaker Amy Thorn
A PM Magazine internship launched Brad Nau’s 45-year career as a video journalist.
PM alumni and friends watch a PM Magazine retrospective video.
a special connection – owner and winemaker Amy Zacharias Thorn was a PM Magazine intern during her time as an Elizabethtown College student.
From traversing Central Pennsylvania to cover polka dancing and donkey baseball, the PM crews also traveled to Mexico, Greece, Hong Kong, Brazil, Germany and more to
bring stories to the show’s viewers. Many miles were also traveled 45 years later for this reunion: former on-camera “tipster”
Carolyn BlackSotir was enroute from the Philadelphia Airport, returning from a trip to Italy, before heading to her Maryland home. Former producer Cara Williams Frey traveled from Seattle. Past PM co-hosts Nancy Byrne-Wise arrived from North Carolina, while Doug Allen made the trip from South Carolina.
Lively conversations paused for a video featuring highlights (and
bloopers) from the show’s 10 years, archived and edited by Kevin. While Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Simmons and Muhammad Ali may have been among the “stars” PM hosts interviewed, the stories of the Susquehanna Valley’s unique people and the daily unpredictable consequences made the magical memories of our 20-something selves.
“It was great, like hanging out with your friends and getting paid for it,” Josh Hooper reminisced of his PM Magazine years. Kim Lemon reflected, “How grateful we were the day we were hired to work on PM Magazine. What a blessing beyond measure to know each of you and have worked with you during the ‘Golden Days’ of television.”
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The concept of multitasking rooms has given way to a design trend that centers on combining a dining room with a library to create a more useable and interesting space. The homeowner refers to the décor of his dining room-library as “Federal meets Art Deco.” The orange chairs are from the 1930s. The portrait over the fireplace is of Alexander
Color drenching adds an element of drama to the room.
Hamilton.
THE PURSUIT of Happiness
While it took Thomas Jefferson 40-plus years to arrive at a point where he was nearly satisfied with the design of his home, a Lancastrian spent almost that long envisioning his own dream home, which takes its inspiration from Jefferson’s beloved Monticello. No doubt, Mr. Jefferson, as Virginians refer to the country’s third president, would approve.
BY SUE LONG | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF KREIDER AND DILLER BUILDERS
Clockwise from top left: Doorways in the dining room-library help to establish the flow that the homeowner appreciates when he is entertaining.
The staircase that leads to the second floor features a modern version of a Chinese Chippendale railing, which is widely seen in Virginia.
While the island, cabinetry, lighting and other elements convey Art Deco styling, the coffered ceiling introduces neoclassic design to the kitchen.
The staircase is located on the edge of the kitchen. Arched doorways help to create an open and airy atmosphere on the first floor. Jefferson was a proponent of filling rooms with natural light.
THEplan
began to take shape in childhood. “I’ve known Wendy Tippetts since I was a kid and told her that one day, she would design my house,” says the Lancaster resident of the architect who is a principal with the firm Tippetts/ Weaver Architects. In the meantime, he went about his life.
Like Jefferson, his interests and tastes constantly evolved. “I’ve always had a fascination for Jefferson,” he says, noting that the interest is probably rooted in the fact that, “I come from a family that loves history, antiques and art.” It was only natural that he would follow in their footsteps. “I’ve always loved classical architecture,” he says of Georgian and Federal styling, adding that he was also drawn to a Modern Greek Revival in Upstate New York that was designed by architect Peter Pennoyer. He also lists Americana, Art Deco and art as major
interests. “I’ve been collecting Americana and art for a long time,” he notes.
FATE!
Several years ago, the Lancaster resident became a guide at Monticello and moved to Charlottesville, which is the home of the University of Virginia, where many of the campus’ original buildings were designed by Jefferson, as was the state capitol building in Richmond.
In the meantime, a building lot on the outskirts of Lancaster had been languishing for nearly 15 years. Owned by the home-building company Kreider and Diller Builders, the lot came with the stipulation that prospective buyers would need to agree to have the company build their home. “The lot was narrow and really woody,” says company owner, Don Diller. “I think people had a difficult time envisioning what could be done with it.”
As they say, it takes just one buyer and as fate would have it, the Lancaster resident was familiar with the lot and asked realtor Gil Lyons to further investigate it. Family matters were bringing him back to Lancaster and he deemed it was time to build the home of his dreams. He also contacted Wendy Tippetts, who brought her colleague, Jon Sullenberger, into the project.
“The goal wasn’t to create a replica of Monticello, but rather to have it serve as an influence,” says Jon of their new client’s vision. One of the first things Jon did was to delve into Jefferson’s world by visiting Monticello. “I had the best tour guide,” he says of his client.
TEAM EFFORT
It was obvious from the outset that in order to weave the client’s interests and ideas into the final design, the project would need to be a collaborative
In the living room, a modern sofa and lighting fixture pair perfectly with period furnishings and artwork.
The dome feature is located just inside the entryway and travels upward to the roof level. It hearkens to the homeowner’s favorite aspect of Monticello, the octagonal-shaped Dome Room, which provided Jefferson with an 18th century version of a man cave. Three arched doorways punctuate the structure, as do several “windows” on the second floor. It’s topped with an oculus that admits light. Intricate molding distinguishes the interior of the dome.
The purple-hued tiled floor conveys the homeowner’s favorite color. A bust of Jefferson is set into a niche.
Thomas Jefferson
“I think that this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered together at the White House, with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone.”
John F. Kennedy, upon welcoming 49 Nobel Prize winners to the White House
Having inherited 5,000 acres of land from his father, 25-yearold Thomas Jefferson broke ground on his dream house in 1768, calling it Monticello (Italian for “little mountain). It was the sort of house that was never finished, as Jefferson constantly remodeled and expanded it.
Jefferson became the Minister to France, serving from 1785-1789, during which he became enamored of French style, notably architecture.
When he returned to the U.S., he brought along books, art and furnishings. Brimming with ideas for Monticello, he launched a major remodeling project in 1793. Among the renovations were the addition of a central hallway, a remodeled second story and an octagonal-shaped dome atop the entrance area. Bricks were made onsite using clay from the property, which also supplied the lumber, stone and limestone used in the project. Nails were manufactured onsite, as well.
The property reflected Jefferson’s diverse interests that included politics, philosophy, architecture, archeology, botany, bird watching, wine, music, cooking and horticulture in that it was filled with formal gardens, orchards, vineyards, vegetable gardens and ponds. Throughout his life, he kept detailed journals relating to the weather, crop success, etc.
Jefferson could also be described as a contradiction. History.com notes that while his home was filled with books that addressed the Enlightenment (or Age of Reason), they were dusted by enslaved people. While he wrote the words, “all men are created equal,” he was not convinced of that from a personal perspective.
Ironically, Jefferson died on July 4, 1826, at the age of 83. John Adams died
within hours of him, passing away at the age of 90. The day marked the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Jefferson had been in poor health at the time of his death. Monticello suffered the same fate. The estate, which was deeply in debt, was left to Jefferson’s daughter, Martha Randolph, who sold it to James Turner Barclay, who in turn sold it to Uriah Levy, who aimed to return the property to its former grandeur. It remained in the Levy family for decades, after which time Jefferson Levy sold it to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation in 1923. It is the only presidential property to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
For more information, visit Monticello.org.
one and would require experienced craftsmen at every level.
Don Diller, for example, is a secondgeneration builder (the company was founded in 1959) who also happens to be the consummate problem solver.
The project was also blessed with a bonus team member. Don’s son, Steven, a registered architect, had returned to Lancaster after working in Philadelphia for 10 years and joined the family business. He became the perfect intermediary for the project. (Another son, Adam, is also a partner and Don reports a fourth generation is waiting in the wings.) The company also had an ace on staff in William Rehak, who served as the job foreman. “Bill is the kind of guy who questions everything,” says Steven of the now-retired Rehak. “He’d call all the time with questions and updates.” Jon also has high praise for Rehak’s work ethic. “He was the man for job,” he says. “He had the experience to do a house like this.”
AS FOR TIPPETTS/WEAVER, which was founded in 1987 by Wendy Tippetts
and Gary Weaver, the firm is renowned for restoring, renovating and creating new uses for historic buildings, as well as honoring timeless architectural styles where designing modern structures is concerned.
The firm follows the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation (part of the National Park Service’s Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program) when approaching such projects. According to Tippetts/Weaver’s website, “Our expertise in working with existing and historic structures, coupled with our beliefs that architecture of the twenty-first century should speak to our time, our social context and to the construction technologies of this era, create a very interesting and compelling dialogue between the modern aesthetic and the historic or existing context.”
In this case, they would utilize that philosophy to design a home influenced by what is considered to be one of America’s architectural masterpieces.
It fell to Don to determine if the client’s ideas were in budget and to Jon to break the news that modifications would be needed. “Even if modifications were required, we never compromised on the end result,” says Jon.
18TH
CENTURY AESTHETICS, 21ST CENTURY AMENITIES
Upon entering the house, you immediately take note of the main level’s floor plan. It’s more akin to the 18th century than to the 21st, as each room is an entity unto itself. Open concept would look out of place in such a home. Still, it feels open and airy thanks to high ceilings, arched doorways, light oak floors, oversized windows, cream-colored walls, white kitchen cabinetry and a unique dome
feature that extends from the edge of the foyer to the rooftop. “The first floor has a great flow, which makes it perfect for entertaining,” the homeowner says, noting the first test came with a housewarming party held during the holiday season. Two bedrooms and an office define the second floor that is accessed by a staircase in the kitchen area. An unfinished basement provides more potential living space.
AS FOR THE DOME FEATURE, paying homage to the homeowner’s favorite aspect of Monticello – the iconic Dome Room – was a must-have. The challenge: how to create the intricate molding that would encircle its interior. “Flexible molding provided the solution,” Don says, adding, “GR Mitchell did all the millwork – and there was a lot – for the house.” The dome is topped with an oculus (Latin for “eye”) that admits natural light. The dome is further illuminated by LED lighting that curves behind the moldings. “It’s beautiful at night,” says the homeowner.
ART AND FURNISHINGS such as a highboy and a chest he had inherited from an uncle, prompted the homeowner to request specific wall sizes that would accommodate
his treasured pieces. Jon’s designs –notably in the living room – provided the specifications that were needed. Yet another request was to somehow incorporate the homeowner’s favorite color, purple, into the design. That was achieved by painting the front door that hue and tiling the floor of the dome in shades of purple and blue.
The homeowner’s love of Art Deco is reflected in the kitchen, where a large island is defined by curved reeded panels that are painted a vivid shade of blue. It’s complemented by gold accents and period lighting. Jon credits KBE Design Build for interpreting the desired styling. To bring a sense of neoclassic architecture to the space, a coffered ceiling completed the design. Modern living enters the picture thanks to ample storage and a wall of patio doors that connects the kitchen with the spacious outdoor living area.
Period design and modern living are also showcased in the dining room-library, where the homeowner describes the décor as “Federal meets Art Deco.” This is definitely a room that speaks of his interests, as it’s filled with antique furnishings, art, books, Art Deco pieces, modern lighting and personal items. It’s not a staid dining room or library. Instead, it’s a space that’s simply fascinating due to the mix of furnishings and decorative items. Color enlivens the room. “I love this [space],” says Don. “It’s a room that really conveys his personality.” Indeed, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy dinner, read, play a game of cards or have cocktails on a Friday evening. The homeowner was hesitant about the dramatic color that drenches the entire room. “I asked Wendy for her advice, and she encouraged me to go for it,” he reports. “I love it!”
Left to right: Don Diller, Jon Sullenberger and Stephen Diller.
A large portico that extends from the kitchen provides the perfect spot for enjoying the outdoors.
Like many Southern homes, the ceiling of this portico is painted blue, a custom that dates to the Gullah Geechee people of South Carolina, who believed blue wards off evil spirits. A more modern interpretation is that the color deters insects.
Jefferson’s Monticello features a Greek-Roman-influenced portico and a dome. Monticello photo.
Ground was broken in the spring of 2024 and the house was completed in May 2025. “I ended up with a bit of everything,” says the homeowner of the results that indeed are interwoven with his ideas and interests. The details that define each space of this home speak of the design expertise and craftmanship that transformed one man’s idea into reality.
“I’m glad the homeowner was open to sharing it,” Don says of the project’s appearance in the magazine. “We’re all very proud of it.”
CREDITS
• Architects: Wendy Tippetts and Jon Sullenberger, Tippetts/Weaver Architects, Lancaster, tippettsweaver.com
• Builder: Kreider and Diller Builders, Lancaster, kdbuilders.com
• Kitchen and Bath Design: KBE Design Build, Brownstown
• Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry: Signature Custom Cabinetry, Ephrata
• Painting: Two Dudes Painting Company, Lancaster
• Flooring: Cloister’s Flooring America, Ephrata
• Lumber, Trusses and Interior & Exterior Custom Millwork: GR Mitchell, Willow Street
• Civil Engineer: Steven P. Gergely, Harbor Engineering, Manheim
• Site Excavation: BN Excavating, Marietta
• Poured Concrete Foundation: Weiler Walls, Lititz
• Foundation Waterproofing: Weaver Commercial, East Earl
• Framing Contractor: Zook Home Builders, Strasburg
• Siding & Exterior Millwork Installation: Pequea Roofing & Siding, Willow Street
• Insulation: Keener Insulating & Supply, Lancaster
• Trim Contractor: Dale H. Martin Trim Carpenter, Ephrata
• Roofing & Gutters: Shea Roofing, Mountville
• Sierra Pacific Windows: J&L Building Materials, Landisville
• Drywall: Rock & Metal Systems, Quarryville
• Stucco: Weiler’s Masonry, Richland
• Concrete Flatwork & Masonry Fireplace: AC Masonry, Quarryville
• Bluestone Porches: River Valley Landscapes, Wrightsville
• Plumbing: Mervin Zimmerman, Lititz
• HVAC: JK Mechanical, Willow Street
• Electric: Criswell Electric, Lancaster
• Kitchen Pendants: Olde Brick House Shoppes, Lititz
The home's front entry pays homage to the one Jefferson designed for Monticello. The flat, rubber roof is surrounded by a parapet that adds to the historic look of the home.
STYLING A GA R DEN
“I could design hair and interiors, but I just didn’t get how the earth works,” says Shawn Hyson, whose amazing garden epitomizes years of trial and error. “It’s been a work in progress,” he admits.
BY SUE LONG | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JORDAN BUSH
Actually, gardening is in Shawn’s genes. “My mom was really into it,” he says of his late mother, Deborah Hyson. The two also share another creative genetic trait, as both became hair stylists. Deborah operated her business, Phase II Hair Design, out of the house where Shawn now lives and operates Shawn Hyson Hair Design. A stylist for the last 35 years, Shawn began his career at Headlines in Downtown Lancaster. He then worked with Deborah for 10 years, and when she passed away in 2011, he took over the salon and
Shawn’s property is home to 80 varieties of hosta. Here, a selection is complemented by coleus, grasses and ferns.
Above: Shawn Hyson delved into gardening in order to provide his clients with a welcoming entrance to his salon.
Here: The front porch provides a birds-eye view of the garden.
Clockwise:
A low-maintenance ZZ plant (it tolerates neglect) does well in lowlight conditions. Its leaves transition from green to purple-black with age.
Shawn calls rain chains “earrings” for the garden. Containers and garden art bring color and texture to the garden.
moved into the house. “I inherited a lot of my mom’s clients, as well as her hydrangeas” he notes. Shawn began experimenting with gardening at his previous residence. “I’d get frustrated when I’d plant something and it didn’t make it,” he explains. Then, a neighbor who had a beautiful garden shared some words of wisdom. “She told me that things didn’t need to stay where I put them and to not be afraid to move things around,” he recalls. Voila! Shawn began to have success.
The bungalow in which Shawn lives is more than 100 years old. He decided to enhance the landscaping for the sake of his clients. “I wanted to give them a nice entry,” he says of the walkway that passes through the small front yard and delivers them to the entrance of the salon at the rear of the house.
THE PROJECT CREATED quite a challenge for the neophyte gardener. The front yard is essentially a shade garden due to the trees that grow in it and on neighboring properties. “Maple trees have shallow root systems, so that was another problem,” he says of their not wanting to share moisture. The backyard presented the opposite conditions: it’s sun-filled throughout the day.
A billboard he spied in the Carlisle area provided the answer to the front yard dilemma. “It advertised a place called The Hosta Hideaway,” Shawn explains. He hit the jackpot, as the York Springs nursery stocks over 400 varieties of hosta, as well as shade plants and statuary. “I now have 80 varieties of hosta,” he reports of what he considers to be one of his favorite plants. He also found another solution for combatting the root system of the maple trees. “I use a lot of container gardens,” he says. He fills them with shade-loving perennials and houseplants. “The pots not only add texture and color, but they also provide differing heights to the garden,” he points out. Because he only buys frostresistant containers, the perennials can
stay put throughout the year. “I’d put the pots in storage over the winter but then someone told me that perennials need low temperatures to go through their life cycle. So, now I just leave things alone. I give the houseplants away to clients.” Some containers are sent to Little Brook Orchids for safekeeping over the winter.
He also credits his clients for his horticultural education. “They have me driving all over the place to check out their favorite garden centers,” he shares. “In fact, this spring, I scheduled some days off so that I can go plant shopping.” Locally, his favorite sources include Frey’s Greenhouse and Ken’s Gardens. His goal this year is to add more natives to the landscape. “I need to work on
that,” he says. “My problem is how to have them meet my aesthetics … natives can look a little messy.”
THAT OBSERVATION explains Shawn’s garden-design philosophy. “I’m a maximalist,” he says of his desire to outfit every square inch of his property with plants. “But it must have variety and balance. I have a problem with negative space.” As it stands now, Shawn estimates that 80% of his property is planted in perennials. He relies on annuals to fill in spaces and provide a consistent pop of color throughout the growing season.
Shawn has also embraced the movement to cut back on lawns. “When I moved in, the front yard was basically trees and lawn and a few hydrangeas my
mom had planted. The garden has almost taken over the lawn. There’s a patch left that is so small that I can use shears to trim it,” Shawn reports. He’s also a proponent of not using chemicals on his property. “The only thing I use is Hollytone on the hydrangeas,” he shares.
The rear yard is totally devoid of grass. It’s covered in flagstone and is surrounded by crepe myrtles, sun-loving flowers and containers that are filled with dwarf and miniature shrubs. “I want to do more work back there,” he says of the space. A recent trip to Spain provided him with inspiration. “In Spain, the annuals grow huge, and the trees are gorgeous,” he says.
Shawn also makes it a habit to do a fall clean-up. “It makes spring easier,”
Very little grass remains in the front yard. Shawn even beautifies the strip between the sidewalk and street with plants, thus creating an extension of the yard.
he says. Ah, but there’s another reason. Like many gardeners, Shawn decorates his property for each and every holiday. His Easter display was not only whimsical but also gorgeous. “I go all out for Halloween and Christmas,” he admits, noting that his husband, Juan Gonzalez, is a driving force, as he helps Shawn develop and execute seasonal decorating concepts.
This spring his goal is to divide many of the hosta and perennials. “A lot of the hostas are four years old, so it’s time,” he says. He also views the chore as an economic boon for the garden.
Shawn has also become a devotee of houseplants. “I’ve been experimenting,” he says of the growing collection that fills his salon and home. He’s also learning to propagate them.
In the backyard, containers hold flowering plants and miniature shrubs.
Shawn’s been training this shrub for the past six years. The pot is also filled with verbena and lantana.
The backyard is in full sun, hence it’s filled with crepe myrtles, annuals, shrubs and even a hosta that does well.
Shawn found this unusual orange-hued crepe myrtle at Stauffers. “It was the only one they had, so I bought it,” he says.
SHAWN TAKES PRIDE in how far he’s come from a green-thumb perspective. “Clients are always very complimentary,” he says. “Some say it looks like a mini-Longwood, which is very rewarding to hear. Knowing that they recognize the time it takes to keep everything looking good is also rewarding. But I give the credit to Mother Nature and God. It’s cool to see things grow and thrive.”
Shawn’s stylish front porch provides a birds-eye view of his creative handiwork. I was sure he put the beautiful space to good use. “No, not really,” he replies. “I have allergies and can’t be outdoors for too long.”
Clockwise from top left: Shawn’s newfound interest in houseplants is seen in the reception area of his salon.
KREIDER’S CANVAS SERVICE, INC. has been installing awnings in Lancaster County for 50 years. Leslie Kreider shares that Kreider’s Canvas offers an option that makes outdoor areas more useful and comfortable. “We 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 air flow and minimizes trapped hot air,” Leslie says. What’s trending? “There has been an increased use of clear drop curtains around porches and pavilions to block the cold, wind and rain when needed. The clear inserts in the curtains block the cold, but not the view,” Leslie notes.
Celebrate Summer
BARREL HOUSE ANTIQUES and BRICKERVILLE ANTIQUES BARN , both located in Brickerville’s Bricker Village (corner of Routes 501 and 322, north of Lititz) specialize in vintage and antique items, along with one-of-a-kind products created by local artisans.
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In 1954, the late George Grove Sr. founded what is now known as GEORGE J. GROVE & SON, INC. The family-owned business, now in its third generation, is built on a firm belief in quality products and installation, as well as maintaining professionalism, integrity and fairness in their relationships with their customers. George J. Grove & Son, Inc. provides all types of home improvements. Their product lines include windows and doors, roofing, vinyl siding, spouting, gutter protection systems and patio enclosures. They also carry skylights, shutters, railings and retractable fabric and metal awnings.
Travel to South America courtesy of CHELLAS , with two Lancaster locations: 1830 Hempstead Road and 325 North Queen Street. Here, you’ll find what owner Luis Quiroz calls, “South American-inspired comfort food, but with a twist.” The selection includes a variety of entrées such as Lomo Saltado (made with
grilled steak and vegetables), and extends to handmade arepas, cornmeal cakes that can be filled with a variety of savory ingredients. Sauces – including his grandmother Chella’s special sauce – are made in-house. “They are the cherry on top of the meal,” Luis promises. In 2025, Chellas was named to Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in the United States
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Looking for something fun to do? HAMMOND’S PRETZELS not only offers bakery tours, but you can visit our bakery store, too. We have a viewing window where you can watch our pretzels being hand-twisted and see pretzels roll out of the oven onto a conveyor
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TINNED FISH: dive in
Before you pinch, thumb or turn up your nose, hear me out. Tinned fish is a nutritious, simple snack, and extremely delicious once you’ve established your preferences. I dipped my toes into the water before diving in and was surprised by the rich flavor of these shelf-stable delights. Loaded with savory glutamate and Omega 3s, I was hooked.
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BY JORDAN BUSH
Gone Fishing
Tinned fish is an obsession for a surprising number of foodies around the world. As a food category, it has long been popular in coastal regions throughout Europe (notably the Mediterranean and Scandinavia) and Asia, and is enjoying an increasing global acceptance. As a shelf-stable appetizer, snack or low-key meal, it is often considered an inexpensive and nutritious “struggle food.”
Of late, tinned fish has also gained an upscale reputation by landing on charcuterie boards and becoming a mainstay at cocktail parties. Depending on the brand, price points range from a couple of dollars per tin to $20 or more. Premium tinned fish brands include Patagonia and FishSnax (from chef José Andrés). The active Reddit forum r/TinnedFish is a popular hub discussing recipe ideas, new varieties and showcasing diverse collections of tins.
Tinned fish is an excellent source of lean protein, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 and beneficial fat (Omega 3). Typically packaged in olive oil (not brine) to preserve the quality and texture of the fish, tins can also include garlic, olives and tomatoes preserved with lemon or smoked for deeper flavors. Playing off the rich, fatty texture, acidic foods such as tomato, pickled onions, citrus juice or zest, vinegar and vinegar-based condiments such as hot sauce and mustard complement tinned fish.
The fish can be eaten out of the tin or used to complete dishes such as pasta, rice or even pizza. With charcuterie, the inherently salty profile pairs well with soda crackers or unsalted nuts.
The contents of opened tins can be transferred to airtight glass containers and kept refrigerated for a day or two depending on the tin recommendation.
A Safe Start
Until recently, I never loved canned tuna. This winter, as we restocked our pantry to weather winter snowstorms, we bought several tins of Fresh Catch tuna. Thinking it would only serve when the cupboards ran low, curiosity got the better of me and I cracked open a tin of the premium-grade fish. Offering a pleasant texture and flavor worthy of the higher price, this solid-cut variety of yellowfin tuna is prepared in water. Neither salty nor bland, the tuna does not need to be drained or rinsed. Being accustomed to albacore, yellowfin tuna had a more pleasing, less bashful flavor. How good was it? I had to resist the urge to eat more than a couple of cans a week. It was clearly the best canned tuna I’d ever eaten to that point. Other well-regarded varieties include Wild Planet and Tonnino Yellowfin Tuna.
Fresh Catch claims to test every fish for mercury levels, clocking in at (25x) lower than FDA standards. Reading the label, I started to wonder how mercury accumulates in fish. Larger, predatory fish consume many smaller fish, each potentially containing small amounts of mercury. As larger fish consume more and more smaller fish ascending the food chain, accumulated mercury levels increase. Eating lower in the food chain, smaller fish are less susceptible to high mercury levels, making them an ideal choice for regular enjoyment.
On the Menu
SARDINES Sardines are dense, creamy in texture and, depending on the variety, neither the smell nor flavor is overpowering. I started with Season brand Skinless and Boneless Sardines in 100% olive oil, certified wild caught. While the oil was a bit heavy and needed an ingredient with fiber to offset it, the fish texture was pleasant, with intense umami notes.
Sardines from the King Oscar and Season brands are my current favorites for the value and flavor and where I’d recommend anyone to start. Boneless and skinless, they’re lighter in color and
The gamut of tinned fish is as vast as the sea. Open tins include Wegmans brand Sardines, Smoked Oysters and Smoked Mussels.
portions with the skin
Portomar Razor Clams from Spain, given the Chef Andrew Zimmern treatment with thinly sliced shallots, fresh-squeezed lemon juice and Rincón de la Subbética Olive Oil, also from Spain. The simple plate plays on the senses: luxurious, oceanic, bright, sweet, tangy, crunchy and chewy.
Gourmet tuna going head-to-head. Left to right: Safe Catch Ahi Yellowfin Tuna, a dense, solid piece of meat, large flakes, fatty, enjoyable, sweet aroma, packed in water. Tonnino Yellowfin Tuna (my favorite), “solid pack” pieces of meat, small flakes, nicest color, sweet flavor, packed in olive oil, superior mouthfeel. Wild Planet Albacore Tuna, solid piece of meat, light color, packed in water, dry texture, lacking in flavor.
flavor, with a uniform texture. Preserved in rich olive oil, pairing them with bread, toast, pasta or crackers will add fiber. Wegmans brand sardines are another approachable tin with a high value proposition and quality.
If you want to increase calcium and Vitamin D in your diet, look for brisling sardines in extra-virgin olive oil. This smaller species is canned whole. The skin and bones (which are too delicate to remove) are an excellent source of nutrition.
Notes: If the olive oil is too rich, pair it with water crackers or bread. If a tin doesn’t specify that sardines are skinless or boneless, assume the opposite is true. Some tin lids feature a pull tab, and if opened too abruptly, can make an oily mess. Keep the container held firmly on the counter while pulling back the top.
ANCHOVIES Best used as an ingredient on pizza, buttered toast or in salad dressing, anchovies are salty with a thick prosciutto-like texture and flavor. The fine bones dissolve when cooking but can be needle sharp splinters if eaten out of the tin. Tinned anchovies preserve best/longer in cold storage or about a year at room temperature.
Salmon is one of my favorite foods. I like it as raw sushi, pan-seared or baked, in that order. Kirkland’s Wild Caught Alaskan Pink Salmon is a large chunk fish with a strong but not fishy flavor. It mellows perfectly with avocado mayonnaise and bright lemon juice in a sandwich. Fishwife’s Smoked Salmon tin, however, offers large chunks of fish (with the skin) in olive oil, resulting in a tangy, smoky flavor much like jerky. With capers and cream cheese, this is delightful on a bagel.
TROUT Smoked Rainbow Trout from Fishwife is a must-try. Large fillets fill the length of the can. Packed in olive oil and diced garlic, the flavor is strong on smoke. It’s also relatively lower in sodium, with 180 mg per tin.
MACKEREL Another satisfying variety from Wild Planet, the Wild Smoked Mackerel in extra-virgin olive oil uses alder wood to infuse flavor. The large filets offer a dense texture similar to tuna but with a richer flavor.
HERRING The largest fillets have few to no bones. Almost a to-go meal in a tin, some herring is prepared with a creamy marinade such as a mustard sauce. It cuts the oil but dominates the flavor; I’d opt for a plain variety and make vinaigrette from scratch.
RAZOR CLAMS Unlike fish fillets, the texture of clams is best preserved in brine and should be rinsed (remove from the can) to lower the sodium content and remove sand. Chef Andrew Zimmern, a fan of tinned fish, offers a simple treatment (see it on YouTube) for razor clams that includes sliced shallots, lemon juice and olive oil. Equally applicable is his lemon-Dijon vinaigrette: three parts olive oil to one part vinegar, emulsified. Add 1 Tbsp. mustard, lemon juice to taste and freshly ground black pepper.
OYSTERS I love oysters but with that said, I’ve been reluctant to eat Gulf Coast oysters ever since photographing the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010. Wegmans Smoked Oysters pair well with “Cilanktro” Hot Sauce from Hank Sauce in Sea Isle City, New Jersey (made with garlic, cilantro and salted butter). I found the soft oyster texture to be surprisingly pleasing, but the smoke flavor intensity is extreme, even with pasta and olive oil.
MUSSELS A nice addition to dress up a cold pasta dish with panko and lemon zest. Nice texture, heavy on the smoke.
SALMON
Clockwise from above:
Fishwife Smoked Salmon in the tin. Large smoked
on make for a delicious snack with crackers.
Considerations
• The texture of fish fillets is generally preserved best in olive oil, not water.
• Olive oil is calorie-dense, though it might not be the best place to skimp.
Quality olive oil is nutritious and can absorb nutrients from tinned fish, which can be leveraged as an additional ingredient, as with pasta.
• Always check the sodium content.
• If you include fish oil supplements in your diet, the Omega 3 fatty acids in tinned fish can easily match or exceed those amounts, potentially reducing or replacing them with an underrated superfood.
Premium tins with alluring packaging can lead to wonderful finds, though at a cost. Reputable brands should also be ethically sourced and be mindful of the origin, as some bodies of water are cleaner than others.
The health of our planet’s oceans is at risk, as cited across many sources, as it’s on track to host more plastic than fish by 2050. Mercury and microplastics
are considerations when consuming fish, in addition to how we reduce, eliminate or dispose of waste to protect our oceans. For example, Fishwife, founded in 2015 by Becca Millstein and Caroline Goldfarb, sources fish from canneries in Washington State, Spain, Denmark and Scotland, with an emphasis on sustainability and stewardship. Their packaging has stylistic branding created by illustrator Danny Miller and is easy to spot. Less expensive tins may offer an excellent value for experimentation and learning your preferences.
It’s Not For Everyone, Maybe
If you’ve made it this far, you’re either treading water or are hooked. I’ve grown to enjoy eating two or three of my favorite tins on a weekly basis, preferring meaty sardines in extravirgin olive oil or lemon preserves with a handful of Simple Mills Almond Flour Sea Salt Crackers.
In the middle of researching this story, Covid found me, and I lost my sense of taste and smell. Known as parosmia, it’s something I’ve experienced before, and my senses
usually return in a couple of weeks after some weird interpretations. For a few weeks, bacon tasted metallic, coffee was off-putting, and I went from ravenously craving tinned fish to being utterly repulsed. About a month later, I was back to enjoying most varieties of tinned fish that didn’t include tomato.
Getting past the texture of sardines with skin and fine bones is another consideration. I’m slightly neurodivergent (sensory processing disorder, or SPD), and struggle with specific food textures. I’ve never been able to tolerate skin on a pickle, stuffed peppers or dry seaweed in sushi rolls, but I’ve gotten past it in regards to tinned fish. I was surprised to eat through a tin of Fishwife’s Sardines in Lemon Preserves in their entirety, and enjoy it. The skin was beautiful in color, the flavor bright with savory notes and the crunch astoundingly satisfying.
As with stinky cheese, you might love tinned fish or hate it. I’d suggest you take the bait and give it a try.
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.
Pappardelle pasta with Wegmans Sardines (boneless, skinless), lemon juice and garlic, finished with fresh parsley, lemon zest and shallots prepared in a Lancaster Cast Iron No. 8 skillet.
John Wright Restaurant
TIME TO Celebrate!
It’s the season for special events such as Mother’s and Father’s days, graduations, weddings and birthdays, notably America’s 250th, which means you may have house guests at some point in the summer. John Wright is your go-to destination for celebrating all the above!
BY ROCHELLE A. SHENK | PHOTOGRAPHY
BY NICK GOULD
NOmatter the occasion, consider taking the party to brunch at John Wright’s, where Sunday’s
Prime Rib Brunch Buffet caters to those who love breakfast fare, as well as to those who are more in the mood for lunch. Held in the restaurant’s bar and Four Seasons Room, the menu includes omelets made to order, a waffle station and a prime rib carving station. A wide array of breakfast fare is also available. Items more tailored to lunch change from week to week. Another highlight is a Bloody Mary Bar; mimosas are also a specialty of the house on Sundays.
SPEAKING OF BRUNCH, the next big event on the calendar is Mother’s Day (May 10), and John Wright will be preparing a special menu that day. “We do get very busy on Mother’s Day,” notes Jim Switzenberg, John Wright’s director of operations and executive chef. “We encourage people to
make reservations for Mother’s Day, but will try to fit people in without reservations,” he says.
AS FOR CELEBRATING GRADUATIONS, the seasonal Pizza Patio is perfect for observing that milestone. The area has its own bar and kitchen, as well as a wood-fired pizza oven.
“The Pizza Patio has its own vibe,” Jim reports. The menu features burgers, sandwiches, salads, kabobs and an array of 10-inch wood-fired pizza selections.
For other special occasions, the Four Seasons Room offers a more refined atmosphere. Housed in a climate-controlled, glass-enclosed timber-frame structure with floor-to-ceiling windows, the area seats 160. The dinner menu ranges from small plates to salads, a wide range of entrées and pasta dishes. Like the Pizza Patio, it offers a beautiful view of the Susquehanna River and Veteran’s Memorial Bridge.
Clockwise from top: Hammond's Pretzel-crusted trout with sweet corn risotto; coconut curry shrimp; and braised lamb shank with heirloom grits. Drink selections include brunch favorites, a Bloody Mary and a mimosa.
Both the Four Seasons Room and Pizza Patio are sure to be a hot ticket for July 4th festivities that will kick off with Riverfest (June 26-28) and culminate with a special “Lighting of the Bridge Piers” on the evening of June 28 that will recall the burning of the covered bridge that spanned the river (June 28, 1863) and kept Confederate forces from entering Lancaster County.
As for larger events such as weddings, the 180-seat River Room boasts a separate entrance, exposed brick walls, beautiful wood floors, a bar and a deck that offers a view of the river. The restaurant’s setting makes it a perfect place for an outdoor ceremony by the water, followed by a reception in the River Room.
History Meets Modern Day
The restaurant is housed in a 27,000 square-foot brick building constructed in 1916 as a warehouse for the Wilton foundry. It was used as a silk mill from 1932 until the early 1960s. The restaurant’s humble beginnings date to nearly 40 years ago, when it was a sandwich shop for patrons of the John Wright Factory Store.
“WE ARE ALL ABOUT local and non-GMO products. We work with local farmers to source produce, meat and dairy products,” Jim says. John Wright’s chefs – Zack Byers and Austin Hallet – curate the menu and specials. “Although there are menu staples, we work with our purveyors to create menu additions. Last year we added blue potatoes to the menu since one of our purveyors added that to the vegetables they grew. Our local purveyors are our partners,” Jim explains.
Pastry chef Nichole Flaharty creates desserts and housemade ice cream with seasonal flavors, as well as pizza dough and pasta in-house. One of the unique ice cream flavors is sweet corn. “It’s a great flavor, and it’s popular with our guests,” Jim reports.
JOHN WRIGHT’S BAR also focuses on local brews and wines. The taps feature a rotating selection of Pennsylvania craft beer. There’s also a selection of domestic and imported beer. Spirits are also from local distillers including Stoll & Wolfe Distillery in Lititz. Local wines from Finca de Torres and Allegro Winery are included in the wine selections.
THE RESTAURANT ALSO hosts a number of special events throughout the year including monthly themed dinners that feature cocktails and other beverages paired with food items.
John Wright Restaurant is located at 234 N. Front St., Wrightsville. Lunch is served 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Dinner is served 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 4- 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sunday’s Prime Rib Brunch Buffet is available 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Pizza Patio hours are Friday and Saturday, 4- 9 p.m. in May, and Wednesday to Sunday, 4-9 p.m., June through August. Reservations are recommended for both indoor and outdoor dining. Takeouts available. 717-252-0416, jwrpa.com and on Facebook.
The brunch buffet (bottom) features such favorites as (clockwise from top) prime rib, eggs Benedict, waffles, seasonal salads and French toast. The Brunch Buffet is offered Sundays
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REUZIT ON STATE
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GUILD OF CRAFTSMEN
Summer Fine Craft Fair
The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen’s Summer Fine Craft Fair will be indoors at Foundry 48. This event will feature 60+ artists representing art and fine craft mediums ranging from traditional to contemporary. Join us 10AM-5PM June 20-21 at Foundry 48, 100 W Millport Rd., Lititz • 717-431-8606. Pacrafts.org/fine-craft-fairs
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)
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ARTS & CRAFT SHOW
Saturday, May 16, 10am to 4pm
The annual Spring Heart of Lancaster Arts & Craft Show is the third Saturday in May at Roots Market. Select artists and craftsmen from Pennsylvania and nearby states will display their finest work. Free admission, free parking, rain or shine.
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HERSHEY COMIC CON
July 10, 11 & 12, 2026
Welcome to the Hershey Comic Con, the Sweetest Comic Con on Earth! A convention with comic books, pop culture, and more, celebrating the comic art industry showcasing various legendary guests and up-and-coming creators with their work. With over 125 exhibitors, cosplay contests, panels, and other events, Hershey is a show made to make memories.
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A Heart for Bainbridge
Gina Mariani holds the honorary title of “Mayor of Bainbridge,” and while the moniker might have started out as a joke, Gina is serious about her love for the town. “Bainbridge is such a great little community,” she says of the river town. “Everybody just takes care of each other. I like that feeling. Bainbridge is like a family.”
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Gina has lived in Bainbridge since the age of 17. A Lancaster Catholic High School graduate with experience in business ownership and marketing, she seized an opportunity in 1987 when the owners of a bar at Second and Race streets offered to finance her purchase of the business. Taking them up on their offer, she ran the popular gathering spot for years before selling it and extending the same financing offer to the new owner, wanting to “pay it forward.”
Later, while splitting time between Pennsylvania and Maryland to help with youth programs, she learned the bar had closed and the building had fallen into disrepair. Where others saw a mess, she saw potential. “I didn’t want to reopen it as a bar,” she says. “I thought, ‘I’m going to do something for me this time. What do I like? I like cartoons. I like kids. I love ice cream.’”
EIGHTEEN YEARS AGO, she opened GiGi’s Ice Cream Bar –named for the nickname her nieces gave her – and business has been sweet ever since. The location is open April to September, and over the years, Gina has employed hundreds of local youths at the shop. Pictures of some of them decorate its walls, and Gina proudly highlights where her former employees are now. Some are married, some are in college and a few help with Gina’s other main venture, a summer playground program held at Conoy Township Park, which provides programming and field trips for students ages 5 to 14.
“We have 225 kids in our program,” Gina notes. “We do local field trips and longer trips. We go swimming, bowling, roller skating, to Hersheypark, Urban Air, Go ’N Bananas. But we also make sure the kids have time to just play. They need time to get outside and just be kids.”
There is a minimal charge for children to attend the summer program, and the rest of the expenses are offset by a unique system Gina put in place from the beginning. Each camper must sell 40 tickets for giveaway items, with the proceeds from the giveaway supporting the playground program. She also hosts fundraisers to support the camp, including a recent event that put local celebrities behind bars, tasked with raising enough bail money to get out of “jail.”
“I find sponsors for playground if kids can’t afford to attend,” she explains. “I always find a way.”
Her goal for the summer playground is to bring back oldfashioned fun. “Can you think of all the stuff that made you happy when you were a kid?” she asks. “Take that and transfer it over to the playground. I want them to be creative, to become problem-solvers and to have fun.”
BEYOND GIGI’S AND the playground program, Gina serves as chair of the Conoy Township supervisors, is on the board of the Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society, runs both the Memorial Day and Halloween parades, coordinates the annual poppy program to raise funds for veterans and is the secretary/ treasurer of the Conoy Youth Athletic Association. She coached soccer for more than 20 years, and she was a firefighter for Bainbridge Fire Company, earning Firefighter of the Year honors. She’s also a crossing guard. Her latest endeavor is overseeing a partnership between Masonic Village in Elizabethtown and Bainbridge, encouraging intergenerational activities with the youths she serves. “Whatever anyone needs help with, I help,” Gina says simply.
AS FOR THAT TITLE of “mayor,” Gina recalls it started as a joke, as she had developed a reputation in town for being a go-to resource. “People would call the fire company with a question, and they would say, ‘I don’t know. Call the mayor,’” she says. “It was a joke. I thought, ‘They must think I know everything,’ and I have to laugh, because I’ll get a call and someone will say, ‘Hey do you have such-and-such’s number?’ And I usually do!”
Asked what she does for fun in her free time, Gina doesn’t hesitate to answer. “Everything I do is fun! All the stuff I do for the kids is fun,” she says. “I’m a kid at heart.” The mother of two daughters now loves spending time with her granddaughter.
GINA DOESN’T ENVISION ending her commitment to Bainbridge any time soon. Now 65, she has no plans to stop giving back to her favorite small town. “It’s too late to quit now,” she says with a laugh. “I’m too involved. I love this town, and I don’t know what I would do if I retired. I’d be bored. You rest, you rust.”
Gina Mariani operates GiGi’s Ice Cream Shop in Bainbridge.
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