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FROM THE EDITOR:
An old Chinese proverb (or curse depending on how you look at it) says,
“May you live in interesting times.” As we complete the second year of Fine
Living Lancaster, we reflect on what can most certainly be well described as
“interesting times.”
As you watch your stock portfolio bounce around like a jumping bean
(comments on that from our Matt Z. on page 41) and wonder how to best
(and affordably) embrace the coming season of gifting, we are happy to bring
you a great selection of opportunities with a varied price range. Our second
annual gift guide has suggestions for just about everyone and at various price
points. All are fine choices for the recipient and for the wallet of the giver.
Remember, as someone said to us recently, “Fine is a state of being, not
just a state of economy.” We could not have said it better ourselves, so
go forward to page 46 and find the fine of all price points to brighten up a
special someone’s day.
While we are on the subject of prices, we thought it would be interesting to
see what is available on the top end of the Lancaster Real Estate markets.
How much do you need to spend in order to procure a home for yourself
that is a true showplace? How about a million dollars? We assumed that a
million dollars will still go quite a long way in homes in our area, and so we
did a little checking around. The results of that investigation can be found in
the feature we have titled (with thanks to Canadian rock band; Barenaked
Ladies), “If I Had a Million Dollars...” Sing along if you know the rest on
page 20.
Going back to the fact that all things fine are not necessarily tangible, we
were presented with a very intriguiging question recently. “You find so
many great people, places, and things, why can’t you find me a date?” As we
considered the question for a moment, we thought, “Why not indeed?” On
page 68, you will find the first in a series by our own Michael Upton that we
have entitled “Male Delivery.” Be prepared to participate, because not only
is it going to be a very fun and fine social experiment that will play out over
our issues next year, but we need the help of all of you, our readers. Surely
there is nothing finer than true love, and hopefully we (along with your
help), can cause it to blossom for two lovely Lancaster ladies.
All of this finery and the return of the regulars: “Dinner with Breakfast,”
where a wonderful tasting menu from Mazzi’s in Leola was enjoyed by our
great friends of 101 The Rose Breakfast Club and their guest the winner
of our Dinner with The Breakfast Club contest, educator Amy Heaton. We
were so delighted with Amy that we invited her to model for a fashion
layout for Zanzibar. You can enjoy the food on page 84 and the fashions
start on page 74.
Our other fashionable friends are back again, of course. The folks at Fillings
have provided some stunning looks for the Bollinger family. The brothers
Bollinger run the day-to-day operations of the Daryl Bollinger Siding
and Window Company, which was started by their Father in 1973. We
enjoyed a late afternoon with the six of them on the campus of Linden Hall
in Lititz. The stylish results begin on page 58 in “Window Dressing.”
To spotlight the fashion offerings of Pappagallo, we visited the Lancaster
Arts Hotel for the perfect backdrop for four stunning ladies. “Check in” for
the fashion starting on page 30.
Lunch returns with a name with which you may not be familiar. We have
a feeling, however, that the relatively obscure status of screenwriter Rick
Hansberry will not last long. He shared with us the details on his short film
Chemistry and where the film and he are headed next. Those of you with
an interest on how a film goes from the page to the screen will want to go
directly to page 14.
New and fascinating people abound in this issue. On page 26 a person to
“Watch” is Kerry Flanagan of the Humane League of Lancaster who fills us
in on her four legged friends and her favorite things in her new home of
Lancaster. Page 88 features saxophonist Tim Warfield and is sure to hit the
right note with jazz fans. In a new feature we will meet Steve Weaver and
Java in “My Best Friend and Me” on page 40.
Of course, we have new words of fiscal wisdom from “The Money
Pages” writers, also returning is “Listen” from Paul Scott. We are very
proud to debut a new recurring column from Kevin Cummings, General
Manager of the Lancaster Barnstormers. If you think that everyone at the
baseball stadium goes into hibernation from October to April, you will be
delighted to be kept up with the comings and goings of the Barnstormers’
organization and all of his other musings in Kevin’s column, “Pitch.”
Much, much more awaits you in this issue, a new “Give” highlights the
Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic; we spotlight upcoming Lancaster Arts Hotel
gallery showings, and the return of the popular “Party Scene,” where you
may see your friends or even yourself at recent happenings. “Read” returns
with more literary works worthy of your attention and a feature on the
fantastic J. Maki Winery just outside Lancaster County in a new “Go.” In
yet another new feature, we offer “Market Fresh” with our own culinary
writer Sue Barry as she shops at Lancaster Central Market for ingredients
to prepare a fantastic dish and then tells you how to prepare the dish.
Delicious!
So much more awaits you in the pages that follow but please let us take
just a moment to thank all of you, our readers, once again for the warm
welcome you give us, the kind words that you send our way, and your
grand enthusiasm for Fine Living Lancaster. For us, there is truly nothing
finer than that. FLL
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Contents

ON THE THIS ISSUE:

COVER:
FINE PEOPLE: FINE PLACES & THINGS:
10 See 13 Toast
Rachel-Marie Kantner, Zaccagnini Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Riserva

20
The hippest knitter in town
Million Dollar Homes: 28 Listen
Take a tour of the “top of the market” in Lancaster! 14 Lunch Wayman Tisdale
Rick Hansberry,
Lancaster’s own screenwriter 64 Cars
From winter to summer
26 Someone to Watch
Kerry Flanagan of the 66 Read

30
Humane League of Lancaster Three new reviews
Hotel Chic: 38 Build
The Lancaster Arts Hotel is fashionable 72 Market Fresh
all on its own. We took it to the next Owen Sechrist of Ruby Construction Sue Barry cooks up a fine dish with
level with Pappagallo. ingredients exclusively from Central Market
40 My Best Friend
and Me 86 Pitch
Steve Weaver and his furry friend Java Kevin Cummings of the Barnstormers
and some great moments

46 Gift Guide: 44 Give

The best things in life are free.
Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic, 92 Party Scene
miles of smiles since 1938 Lancaster’s finest parties
But the suggestions on our gift
guide are fine!
84 Dinner with the
Breakfast Club
Contest winner Amy Heaton FASHION & HEALTH:
with the club at Mazzi
58 Window Dressing

52
Go:
Just down the road to
J. Maki Winery for award
winning champagne, other
great wines, and scenery
to soothe your soul.
88 Tim Warfield Filling’s fashions... and the Bollinger clan
A life created by music
74 Nights on King
Fashions from Zanzibar light up the night
THE MONEY PAPERS: 81 Glow
Q&A with Doctor Carter
9 Count
$994 billion lost to occupational fraud

68 Male 18 Litigate
WIN IT!

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The economy woes, child and
Delivery: spousal support
A fine date? How about
eight! And you can help 41 Plan 79 Wine? Fine!
make it happen. Where’s your sherpa? Imagine yourself and nine of your
finest friends as you take a guided tour
62 Escrow of J. Maki Winery in Chester County.
Good financial news?
You and your guests will induldge in
Dress provided by Pappagallo: Badgley Mischka iris 82 Protect a private wine tasting courtesy of the
strapless velvet party dress with a full organza skirt. Protecting the family jewels owners. You will then be presented
Hair and makeup styling provided by Lani, Alana,
and Liz of Luxe Salon & Spa. Model: Alana Bryant with your very own selected bottle!
(left and cover.)
Left and cover photo by Steve Stoltzfus
 Count

$994 Billion By Jim Ostrowski

That is how much money it is estimated will be lost present. The key to fighting fraud is to successfully remove at least
to occupational fraud in 2008. This article is intended one of the components of the fraud triangle, thereby reducing the
for business owners and managers who are a little odds of becoming a victim.
nervous about that fact. In today’s economy holding
Opportunity is the one element that a business has the most ability
onto every dollar possible is important to the survival
to mitigate. Opportunity exists when an employee has easy access
of small businesses. Fraud prevention is one way to make sure that
to company funds, which could include access to cash receipts,
businesses hold onto their money.
check signing authority, payroll processing, etc. Opportunity often
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) publishes exists because most small business owners/managers place a lot of
fraud statistics based on actual cases reported by fraud examiners. trust in those people in the organization with whom they closely
Their “2008 Report to the Nation on Occupational Fraud and work. Also, in smaller businesses financial controls are generally less
Abuse” was compiled from 959 cases that were investigated by sophisticated, if they exist at all.
fraud examiners. In addition to the $994 billion in estimated losses, Incentive and Rationalization are much harder for the company
some of the other highlights from the survey are: to control. These speak to the psychology of the fraudster and
• The median occupational fraud loss was $175,000 are a result of the personal and mental status of the perpetrators.
• Small businesses (less than 100 employees) are especially Incentives are the motivation to act fraudulently and could
vulnerable to occupational fraud with a median loss of $200,000 include poor personal finances, family illness, gambling habits, etc.
Rationalization is the justification for the act: “It’s okay because
• The most common traits of the perpetrators were: living beyond they don’t pay me enough” or “They don’t treat me as well as the
their means and experiencing others” are some examples.
financial difficulties at the time
of the fraud In today’s economy holding onto There are ways businesses can
every dollar possible is important to reduce the risk of fraud in their
The ACFE classifies fraud organizations. Some methods are
the survival of small businesses.
into three categories: Asset relatively simple and inexpensive,
Misappropriation, Fraudulent and some are complex and costly.
Financial Reporting, and Corrupt or Prohibited Practices. I am The owner needs to assess the cost/benefit of implementing a
going to concentrate on Asset Misappropriation in this article control versus the risk of not implementing one and make decisions
since it happens most frequently. It comprises almost 90% of all accordingly.
fraud occurrences. Those missing dollars could be the difference
between making your loan payments or not, being able to The ACFE study highlights tips from employees as one of the most
purchase necessary inventory to keep the business functioning, or effective tools in detecting fraud, even more than internal/external
having the cash to pay yourself and your employees’ salaries. audits or the company’s system of internal controls. Having
confidential hotlines or other reporting mechanisms is relatively
As you can see from the statistics above, the financial impact to cheap but very effective.
a business can be significant. While $200,000 might not be a lot
of money to big companies, it may be the difference between Other ways to reduce fraud risk include employee background
survival and failure for a small business. Protecting your company checks and drug screening, effective oversight of financial activities
and reporting, mandatory vacation policies for employees in
from Asset Misappropriation is more important than ever in
financial positions, zero tolerance fraud policies, and good, sound
tougher economic times.
internal controls.
Asset Misappropriation simply stated is stealing. The most
stolen asset is cash, which makes up over 85% of the reported What can a business do? There are professionals who can help
cases. There are a lot of ways to divert cash in the unaware answer your questions, assess your controls and risks, and provide
organization. Cash thefts can occur from fraudsters diverting solutions. If you don’t know where to start, check the ACFE
customer payments or setting up phony vendors. Theft can also website – www.acfe.com.
occur as payroll schemes, check alteration, or fraudulent expense In addition, many CPA firms these days have professionals on staff
reimbursements among others. Corporate credit cards are also with the designation of Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and other
very susceptible to abuse. internal control specialists. These professionals are trained to help
Why do people commit fraud? There are three elements that the business owners protect their businesses and their livelihood.
are generally present when occupational fraud is committed. With proper financial controls and monitoring, you can rest easier
Opportunity, Incentive/Pressure, and Rationalization make up what knowing that your business is protected. FLL
is called the “fraud triangle.” Opportunity is the circumstances in
play that make it possible to commit fraud. Incentive and Pressure Jim Ostrowski is a CPA and partner in charge of the small business services group in
are the “why” of fraud. Rationalization is how the perpetrator the Lancaster office of Reinsel Kuntz Lesher LLP, a leading provider of accounting, tax
justifies the act. For fraud to occur, all three components must be and consulting services with offices in Lancaster, Reading and Harrisburg. Jim can be
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inspires other artists with her work. Best of all, she can do it that told me I needed to talk to her father (about the wool).
from the comforts of her Lancaster home—shared with her She took me through this whimsical farmland of kitty cats and
husband, Jerome Tucker, and their two children, Zoey and cows and these little boys pretending to drive the buggy. I was
Octavian. so excited!”
“You can weave; you can braid; you can crochet; you can knit,” Rachel-Marie says those are the simple pleasures of Lancaster
she says. “Whatever you feel like doing, you can just go ahead she treasures most. And although finding the wool always calls
and do it and have it done as fast or as slow as you want.” for celebration, the real work begins once she has it.
Although she loves sharing her passion for knitting with other True to her knittydirtygirl name, she actually enjoys the mixture
artists, she says her most important mission is spending time of natural textures with her yarn.“I think it’s really cool if you get
with her children and teaching them to express their own a skein of yarn that has a piece of dry straw or vegetation in it,”
creativity. Rachel-Marie’s 6-year-old stepdaughter, Zoey, loves she says. “It makes it like, ‘wow, this is real farm wool!’ and it’s
gathering business cards more sentimental.”
from craft shows for
Currently, a variety of
her collection. “I can
Rachel-Marie’s yarns
see quirky little things
are sold at Radiance,
she gets from me,” she
9 West Grant Street.
laughs. “She knows
Beginning this fall, they
Mommalicious. She’s
will also be sold at
really indie.”
Lancaster Yarn Shop,
And even if 10-month- to open at 136 North
old Octavian is too Prince Street on Gallery
young for his own Row.
card collection, he still
Owner Wendy Ellis
accompanies mom
said the shop will offer
to outings around
classes and a knitting
Lancaster—a place
lounge for “stitch and
she says fits her like
bitch” groups. Rachel-
a glove —in this
Marie has already
case, hand-knitted.
signed-up to work there
“Lancaster is the most
The artist at work on a loom. one night per week.
beautiful mix of country
and city,” she says. “It’s really going to
“And the culture! You can’t live in a more balanced area.” change my life and my business,” she says.

Rachel-Marie Katner with her son Octavian modeling Rachel-Marie’s bonnet and scarf creations. The same balance is visible in Rachel-Marie’s personality and In the meantime, Rachel-Marie has her eye on long-term goals:
her designs. Sporting spunky pigtails and vintage duds (or those to attract more return customers, to display her fiber art in
made from other local designers), she blends urban flair with a gallery shows and, in the future, to illustrate a children’s book.

Hipster Knitster By Kristy Buller / Photography by Kate Greenawalt

passion for the rustic elements of life.
She considers fabric art more than a living; it’s also a connection
with the people and places around her. A strong advocate of
“think local, buy local” mentality, she uses Lancaster county
“I get really obsessed with things I’m interested in, and it just
became one goal after another to what it is today,” she says.
Rachel-Marie is confident that the negative stereotypes of
knitting are breaking down, and younger generations are
wool and materials whenever possible. starting to appreciate it as a hobby and an art form.
When Rachel-Marie Kantner was in middle school, she clinched the title She makes sure her yarns do, too. Available in colors such as, “good
of “most unique” among her peers. In high school, the label changed to morning sunshine,” “keep it real teal,” and “intergalactic cabbage,” her “I just think it’s really important to give back to your local Until then, she doesn’t mind labeling her style “hipster knitster.”
“most artistic.” And although both remain true today, the 24-year-old made-to-order hand spun and hand dyed yarns guarantee a splash of community and support your own local economy,” she
Lancaster resident has gone on to champion a new reputation as one of color to any knitter’s stock. says. “If not handmade, at least you know where your money’s “When I say that I knit or spin for a living, I don’t want them
the hippest knitters in town. going; it’s not going to another convertible or another to think ‘oh she crochets little bear pot holders’ or something.
“I think it’s something really unique that I offer versus other spinners,” I think it just describes me accurately—that I’m edgy and you
summer home.”
Less than five years after learning to knit from a professor at Bradley she says. “Normally, you can only buy one or two skeins of whatever don’t have to be a prudish, old grandmother.”
Academy for the Visual Arts—where they have.” This ideology accompanies her wherever she goes—whether
she studied graphic design—Rachel- on weekly jaunts to Central and Eastern Markets or when For more information on Rachel-Marie and her designs, visit
For Rachel-Marie, branching away from www.knittydirtygirl.com. FLL
Marie spun her hobby into a career. driving through the countryside. Occasionally, such outings may
traditional spinning practices proves an
Now, as the owner of a website spark some artistic inspiration, and when they do, the creative
exciting prospect. She finds much of her
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and online shop, Knittydirtygirl.com, juices can’t be stopped (even if her husband has to pull over the Kristy Buller is a recent graduate of New York University, where she studied
inspiration on the Web, looking at the
she makes fabric art look cool car as a result). journalism and politics. When she’s not writing, she enjoys traveling, photography,
projects of other artists.“There’s a huge
and appealing. “The other day, we saw little lambs behind the outlets,” she and spending time in coffee shops. Her ideal Lancaster morning starts with a trip
indie craft community on the Internet and
to Central Market.
“There are so many different things once you start in one area of craft, you can explains. “We pulled in, and there was a barefoot Amish girl
you can do with fiber arts,” says snowball—just by looking at what other
Rachel-Marie. “Once you take away people do and by reading blogs,” she says.
the stereotype of what knitting is—
with your grandmother in a rocking
chair and acrylic red heart yarn—
One such lesson was the impromptu
carding of everyday household materials,
such as dryer lint, into elements of her
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As a member of Etsy, an online, Ebay-
work. She says she appreciates the
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esque mecca for crafters, Rachel-Marie can flaunt her original designs
with ease. From apparel to the more unique handcrafted dolls—made
entirely from handmade, vintage and recycled materials—the self-
spinable textures.” Plus, she basks in the notion of saving them from a
slow death at the landfill.
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 Toast!
Fortune smiled upon us (really upon you, our readers
who look forward to this page in every issue of FLL)
in that on the way to pick up a bottle to review for
this issue’s “Toast,” we happened to stop at the photo

Always Magical studio of our Head Photographer, Steve Stoltzfus. As

we mentioned that we were on our way to pick up
the wine for our next review, Steve mentioned that he
and his lovely femme, Susan, had recently embraced
a bottle (or two) of Zaccagnini Montepulciano Zaccagnini Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Riserva.
D’Abruzzo Riserva. $13.99* at the PALCB store on Centerville Road.
Well, what he really said was, “Susan and I just had a
great bottle of red that we got at the PLCB store on
*Price at press time. Current price may vary.
Fruitville Pike. I don’t remember the name, but it’s on
the right of the store as you walk in. You can’t miss
it; there is a twig on the bottle.” Having enjoyed a
glass or two with Steve at various FLL functions,
we were confident that the wine would be good,
even if the directions to find it were a bit dubious.
But of course there it was, exactly where he
said it would be and indeed with a twig on
the bottle! The interesting thing about where
the wine was placed in the store was that
without Steve’s directions we would
not have found it, as we always make a
beeline for the wine garden section of the
store. The Zaccagnini Montepulciano
D’Abruzzo Riserva proved that wine
snobbery can cost you! It turned out to
be a bold red, which paired beautifully
with a spicy pasta and sausage dish.
The wine has a strong note of plum
and a distinct herbal finish that would
do well paired with more robust
dishes such as lamb, pork, or any
braised dish.
And, as to the wine snobbery
comment we mentioned before? This
bottle was only $13.99*! We heartily
endorse the Zaccagnini Montepulciano
D’Abruzzo Riserva, and we offer this
advice to you: if you bump into Steve
and he recommends a bottle of wine
to you, embrace his endorsement but
make sure he draws you a map to help
you find it!

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Screenwriter Extrodinaire
Chatting it up with Lancaster’s own screenwriter about his former professions as a
paralegal and a disc jockey. His current endevour? Making films reality.
All his life he had been a writer,
but after that class he focused his
writing ambitions toward the field
of screen writing.
...they came across a 100-year-old
farm house in Manheim Township and
decided it was here they were going to
live and raise their family.
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Rick does not give up; he continues to
wonder what might have been and yet
14 continues his writing.
My editor gave me my next assignment—
to interview Lancaster screenwriter
Rick Hansberry. Forgive me but I was
immediately skeptical—a screenwriter in
Lancaster? Isn’t that a bit like a surfer in
Idaho? Oxymoron kept running through
my brain—jumbo shrimp, act naturally,
and Lancaster screenwriter.
We met at the restaurant, and I was
immediately struck by the fact Rick looked
like a lawyer, a successful lawyer at
that—his suit, tie, and shirt impeccable.
The shoes were polished, the glasses
professional, and the hair tidy. He
introduced himself, escorted me to the
table, began to talk, and he screamed
efficient, analytical, in control lawyer. I kept
thinking, where is the screenwriter?—Mr.
Bohemian, jeans, long hair, unkempt from
writing all day and losing track of time?
In fact, Mr. Hansberry was early and
then in his very controlled lawyer voice
graciously apologized. This article was
going to end up being about a successful
Lancaster attorney, not a screenwriter.
I was tempted to call my editor and ask
if I had understood him correctly; but I
had already ordered my meal, and I did
not want to upset the man sitting across
from me. We began with me explaining
that I would ask a few questions and that
I have found interviews are best if they
are allowed to be an organic experience,
emphasizing the second syllable so there
would be no misunderstandings. I started
with the elephant in the room question.
How can you be a screenwriter and live
in Lancaster?
Here I witnessed a genuine, glowing smile.
He was expecting this question, probably
had heard it a million times before, but
was undeterred by it. He explained that in
reality he worked in three professions—as
a paralegal for 20 years, as a disc jockey
for over 30, and as a writer for all of
his life. Well, that explained the suit and
demeanor, but how did these three very
different vocations merge together in Rick
Hansberry’s life? He began by explaining
that he worked as a DJ from the time
he was 17. He started with parties, bar
mitzvahs, and eventually worked the
Wildwood New Jersey night clubs. Seven
days a week from Memorial Day to
Labor Day, he kept the crowds dancing
so that he could pay the bursar at LaSalle
University, and in 1984 DJ Rick and now
screenwriter Rick earned his bachelor’s
degree in broadcast communications. It is
while in school taking a screenwriting class
By Marian Pontz
that Rick found his dream. All his life he
had been a writer, but after that class he
focused his writing ambitions toward the
field of screen writing.
In the 1984 economy of Philadelphia,
he was able to find plenty of interning
placements, but they were just that—
interning with no money. His goals
commanded a move to where the action
was taking place, LA or New York. He
announced to his parents his intention of
moving, perusing the dream, and finding
his place in the screenwriting community.
Being loving and practical parents, they
suggested that Rick not move to these
places until he had a marketable skill,
something to sustain him as he and
thousands of others tried to peruse
the same dream in the entertainment
communities. He found a paralegal 16-
week program that guaranteed placement
in a job in the city of his choice; and if they
couldn’t, they would refund one third of
the tuition. Rick asked for either LA or
New York. There were no job offers on
the West Coast, thus New York is where
he found his first adult job. He lived in
Philadelphia, but the two hours each
way train commute was a gift of time.
Those four hours he wrote. It was at this
point in dinner that Rick shared with me
that every day, each and every day since
1984, he has taken at least 45 minutes
a day to write his screen plays. He has
accumulated at least 25 of them and half
are registered with the screenwriters’
guild. I began to think, what have I done,
other than the mundane chores of daily life
everyday for the past 24 years? Rick attacks
this screenwriting job like an Olympic
athlete. There are no days off. This level of
discipline truly amazes me.
This New York paralegal job lead him to
his wife, Christin, and then to Lancaster. In
1990, celebrating their one-year wedding
anniversary, they planned a trip to a
romantic bed and breakfast here in Amish
country. While here they came across
a 100-year-old farm house in Manheim
Township and decided it was here they
were going to live and raise their family.
They now have two children, Ali, a senior
at Manheim Township High School, and
Evan, a freshman. The commute was
a strain on the family, and so now Rick
works as a paralegal in York and DJs
throughout the county. In addition, he
continues to write his screenplays. But
the cards fell as a new direction was taken
by the MTV board and all was lost. Rick
explains that in order to obtain an agent so jobs can be attained
by the artist he must have sold work, but the only real way to sell
work is to have an agent. Rick does not give up; he continues to
wonder what might have been and yet continues his writing. It
appears to me it does not matter the hurdle, where most of us in
our middle-aged years, with responsibilities of children and home
have fallen to the pressures and have captured the “I could have
been someone” syndrome, Rick keeps at it.
The meal is coming to an end, and I randomly begin asking
questions about his favorite writer. “Lawrence Kasdan,” he replies.
“You just get caught up in his stories.” Rick then asks if I ever saw
Body Heat. Did I! I was 19 years old, dateless and at a movie
theatre watching Kathleen Turner ask William Hurt if he wanted
to lick off the ice cream she has just dropped onto her very white
skirt. I have never forgotten that line, or that movie, and Kathleen
Turner has always represented the ultimate seductress who
I’ve always wanted to be and yet have never become. I instead
carry baby wipes in my purse. Rick moves the conversation to
other favorites such as Ron Howard, who is directing Nixon and
Frost, which stars one of the actresses that Rick hired to star in
his short film Chemistry. Her name is Jen Gotzon, and she plays
Tricia Nixon. Jen is also the actress that conducted a question and
answer session at the Wildwood Film Festival where Chemistry
premiered for an audience outside of Lancaster. Jen Gotzon is
on the fast track to Hollywood success, and she seems to like
Rick’s work enough to help him along. Then Rick also shares that
a Bollywood producer from India had called that morning and
sincerely likes one of Rick’s love stories The Tenth Woman. They
are going to work the story to fit the script to Indian culture, but
it looks good for a sale. I casually ask why he saved all this exciting
news for the end of dinner?—a highly supportive Hollywood
actress and a sale to Bollywood. He smiles and then humbly
shares that director George Heredia is going to direct his next 8
minute short film. “Good things are happening,” I say. This is very
exciting. You are so close.”
“Well I keep writing and mailing scripts and sending emails and
praying,” he replies. He continues to share the exciting news
that a country musician Timothy Paul (Timothyonline.com) has
written a song specifically for Rick’s short film Forever Starts. Rick
also reveals that a director is ready to begin shooting composed
original music and a completed script and that several music
channel outlets have expressed enthusiasm for this Bon Jovish 8
minute film about the trials and travails of a musician making it
in a very harsh business. But Rick’s body language expresses a
sense of worry rather than elation. “What is the problem?” I ask.
After a few moments he says, “Money. The very small budget is
still $10,000, but $10,000 could be a million. I do not have the
$10,000 necessary to produce this film.” So everything is in place
but once again something is going to stop Rick from reaching the
finish line, the end game, Hollywood.
As he spoke I flashed to one of my son’s favorite films, Rudy.
the true story of a young man, Rudy Rutteiger, who was always
told he was too small to play college ball at Notre Dame and
not smart enough to attend the prestigious university. But Rudy
persevered. He practiced, transferred in, and by never giving up
he didn’t become a star, but in the last season of his last year at
the last game the crowed began chanting “Rudy, Rudy, Rudy.”
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All he had to do is play in one game,
and he earned a sports letter and a
place in Notre Dame’s history. Rudy,
against all odds, kept at it and with the
help of others played his game. There
is not one viewer who does not cry at
the end of the film and who does not
cheer for the young man who never
gave up. Rudy is the ultimate can do,
Horatio Alger story, and it occurred to
me that Rick Hansberry is Lancaster’s
Rudy. Size and dyslexia couldn’t stop
Rudy Rutteiger, and money can’t or
at least I hope not, stop Rick. So I
ask, “What if people could donate
to producing your film? What would
they get besides knowing they were
helping a dream come true?”
Rick smiles and says, “Well we could
make them producers, listed on the
credits; we could send them the script
and ask for notes and input. We could
invite them to the premiere party
and offer them admission to all of the
festivals in which we enter the film. I
could DJ for their premier party with
all of their friends, and ultimately they
could be a part of Hollywood.”
How much would this cost them?
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and you stand up for the man who
has never lost his dream to the
everyday demands of life. He has
never given up. I was not able to be
part of Rudy’s incredible experience,
but I can be part of Rick’s. Basically
$500.00 invests in a celluloid dream
and Lancaster’s image. Philadelphia
has M. Night Shyamalan, but
Lancaster, we have Rick Hansberry.
Thoreau once wrote that “dreams are
the touchstones of character.” Rick’s
character is worth the investment, and
his dreams are worth seeing them to
fruition. I am standing and chanting,
envisioning myself in that stadium
cheering on the man who wouldn’t
give up and hoping with my help and
help from others that his success will
be shared. But, I also begin to think
about what young dreams I have left
behind that need to be rediscovered.
It appears Rick Hansberry inspires on
many levels. FLL
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Fast Forward >>
Since the initial interview, Rick has shared
that other positive events have occurred. The
short film Chemistry, starring Jen Gotzon,
has been accepted into the First Glance Film
Festival; it has also been listed with the IMDB,
Internet Movie Data base, a website www.
imdb.com that lists all the credits and release
information of all screened movies. Also, he
has just finished his script for the year. This
script entitled Expiration is posted on Trigger
Street .Trigger Street is a website developed
by Kevin Spacey and others as a networking
site where writers and filmmakers can meet in
an online forum to exchange ideas, tips, leads,
and read and review each other’s work. It has
developed a reputation for being a goldmine of
new, fresh talent for Hollywood. For all of the
exciting positive news, Rick has also informed
me that he is still in need of producers for
his music video Forever Starts. Associate
producers for a contribution of $100.00 can
also be a part of the process. Times are tough,
but Hollywood and other realms of escape
always flourish during economic down turns.
If interested, readers can contact Rick at
djrickhansberry@msn.com.
Litigate
The Economy Woes, Child and Spousal Support
By Lucile Longo
We know everyone is stressing about the economy
and a financial meltdown. We are bombarded
everyday with news about a new financial crisis that the
government is trying to fix. You can just imagine how stressful this
can be for a family that is contemplating divorce or separation. It
is axiomatic that two separate households cannot live as cheaply
as one. As part of my practice, I routinely represent clients in
domestic relations actions wherein support calculations are used to
determine how much income will be allotted
to each parent or spouse, once they have
separated. Needless to say, no one is ever There are many issues that arise
completely happy with the outcome. in the support system that
The support calculations are based upon keep lawyers arguing
a complex set of rules promulgated by the keep courts busy deciding how
much should
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. These
guidelines are required by statute to be
reviewed every four years to ensure that
their application results in an appropriate amount of support. The
purpose is to establish a system which promotes similar treatment
of persons similarly situated and to more equitably distribute
financial resources for rearing children. The guidelines are based
on Income Share Models. These economic studies look at the
average that intact households spend on their children for food,
transportation, housing, clothing, etc. They then try and apportion
that amount to each parent based on income level and the number
of children. All of these calculations sound well and good, but four
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gallon of gas. Obviously there may be a big gap between what the
courts say they want to accomplish and in reality what ends up
happening to the spouse who has to choose between putting gas
in the car to get to work and putting food on the table. The rules
mandate that the guidelines are to be based upon the reasonable
needs of the child or spouse seeking support and upon the ability of
the other parent or spouse to pay that amount. They place primary
emphasis on the net incomes
of the parties, with certain
deviations for unusual needs
and extraordinary expenses.
and that Unfortunately, they did not
anticipate the financial crisis,
be paid in support. mortgage foreclosures, or
sky high gas prices.
There are many issues that
arise in the support system that keep lawyers arguing and that
keep courts busy deciding how much should be paid in support.
The first argument is usually about how much income should be
attributed to each party. Income includes wages(yes, that means
overtime as well), salaries, bonuses, fees, commissions, income
from businesses, interest, dividends, rents, pensions, trust income,
social security and social security disability. The rules also address
voluntary reductions in income, fluctuating income, seasonal
employees, and earning capacity. Earning capacity is a frequent
issue when one spouse has stayed home to raise the children
and now finds that skills have been lost, but the other party wants
to impute an income to that spouse for support purposes. The
issue is whether or not that spouse has “willfully” failed to obtain
employment. The rules say the court must look at age, education,
training, health, work experience, earnings history, and child rearing
responsibilities to determine one’s earning capacity. After arguing
about the starting point, the incomes are plugged into a computer
model to determine the basic amount of support.
The next issues are any additions to the basic support. There
may also be adjustments based on divided or split custody. The
guidelines assume that parents spend a reasonable amount of
time with their children and make direct expenditures when they
have their kids. However, if you have your children more than
40% of the time, other adjustments will be made to your support
obligation. The percentages are calculated using the number of www.FirstHomeLancaster.com
overnights in a year that the party paying support spends with
the children. If that exceeds 40%, there are further reductions in
the support figure. There are further adjustments for child care
expenses, health insurance premiums, unreimbursed ongoing
medical expenses, private school tuition, summer camps, and
mortgage deviations, to name some but not all of the other things
that are considered. Needless to say, it is not a simple process. It
becomes even more complex if there are multiple families, if each
parent has one child, or if there are tax dependency exemptions
issues and support allocation.
The most recent adjustment to the guidelines took effect in January,
2006. It will be interesting to see how much impact our economy
will have on the next set of guidelines that are due to be published
in September, 2009. FLL
Lucy is an attorney with Honaman, Longo & Longo at 15 N. Lime Street,
Lancaster. She graduated summa cum laude from Widener University
School of Law.
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transient shelter: its essence

lies in the personalities of the
people who live in it.”
— H. L. Mencken

After doing a quick search of million dollar

homes for sale throughout Lancaster County,
my search resulted in 16 homes. These homes
ranged in price from $950,000 to $1.1 million.
One home, listed at $999,900, was on a 1/3
acre lot. Another, listed at $989,600, was on a
25 acre lot.
As several realtors repeatedly told me, million
dollar homes are for those “who want it all.”
A majority of these homes are completely
custom designed. Builders often meet with
the home buyers prior to building anything. In
this initial meeting, they are able to find out
exactly what the buyer wants and does not
want – and trust me, the buyers are allowed
to be as selective as they want. From that
meeting, the builder then draws up a plan
and again meets with the buyers, who review
the plan, make changes, and the process

If I had a
begins again. Once the buyers are satisfied

Million Dollars I’d buy you a house.

What do you get in Lancaster County for a million dollars?

Dreamy million dollar homes are the obsession of many –

those who have them, and those who can only dream of
owning such a luxurious piece of property. At any price
range, buying a home can be daunting and exciting. Imagine
each and every dollar that you put into that million – are you
getting every penny that you put into that home?
By Jessica Sparkes / Photography by Steve Stoltzfus
 of ground, and have a minimum of
Pictured here and below: Bent Creek in Manheim a three-car garage. They are built Pictured here and below: Laurel Pond in Manheim
Township offered by Susan Patton of Prudential with southern exposure and have Township offered by Darlene Fensternmacher of RE/MAX,
HomeSale Services Group, 717-286-9686 spectacular views. Construction $749,000. 717-569-2222
materials tend to be more natural—
stone, wood, and granite. Ornate
crown moldings, chair rails, raised
panel doors, extra-high and detailed
wainscoting, tray ceilings, cathedral
ceilings, curved archways, bars,
and custom cabinets in the walk-in
closets are among the many high-
end features found in every inch
of these homes. Lighting is very
important; you will find lights in
crown molding that radiate light to
the ceiling, impressive chandeliers,
and spot lights in the gardens.
Ceilings in these homes are high
and magnificent. Decorations are
just as custom – painting and fabrics
are just as impressive as the homes
other details. Darlene Fenstermacher
pointed out to me that home theaters
are becoming increasingly popular in
these high-end homes.
Kitchens are immense and typically
completely customized with granite
or marble countertops, tile, top-of-
the-line appliances, dual ovens, top-
of-the-line fixtures, a breakfast bar,
walk-in pantries, and huge islands.
Bathrooms are breathtaking and spa
like– walk-in showers, tile, marble,
granite, and glass, and a separate
room for the toilet.
The exteriors of these homes are
also immaculate – impressive
landscaping that is often featured
at night with well placed lights that

with the plan, construction on their beautiful home begins.

It often takes at least a year to complete one of these homes.
The buyers’ tastes are echoed in each intricate detail of the
home, and the builders are often able to slip in some of their
signature designs. Tom Costello often features a study between
“Mid pleasures and
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floor one and two of his homes. Manny Beiler is known for his
breathtaking kitchens. Each builder and contractor pours his
or her every talent into each square inch of the property.
palaces though we
Each home has a life of its own, having features that help it
may roam, Be it ever
stand out from other properties. The leading feature is size! so humble, there’s
With these homes, the answer is volume, volume, and volume!
Bigger is best. no place like home.”
While you can find many distinctly different and unique
features and amenities in these homes, there are many
common traits that can be found among them as well. I — John Howard Payne
found in Lancaster County that these homes typically have
a minimum of four bedrooms, are built on at least a half acre
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 Debbie was quick to add that L.A. does have some
positives as well – especially the weather. She noted
that she is outside all of the time. In her words,
“The most important “There is much to do here in L.A.” She did note that
homes in Lancaster County. Neil Perate notes that, “Many million
dollar homes throughout the United States are considered semi-
custom track homes.”
Several local Real Estate professionals describe Lancaster County
FLL writer, Jessica Sparkes, loves weekend trips to
the beach. She loves to indulge family and friends with
sweet treats. She received her B.A. in English with a
minor in Journalism from Millersville University and
currently resides in Lancaster County , Pennsylvania.

work you and I things were also more expensive in California – gas,
food, and entertainment, to name a few. On the topic
will ever do will be of money, Debbie says, “You just have to let it go; it
within the walls of could drive you crazy if you constantly think
about it.”
our own homes.” Many other homes that I looked at in Philadelphia,
Washington D.C, New York City, and Los Angeles
share the same story as Debbie’s. The lots are
smaller. The homes are older. You don’t get as much
— Harold B. Lee for your money.
You just do not get the Lancaster type quality of
home elsewhere in the United States. Many million
dollar homes in major cities are big and look quite
grand; however, they do not measure up to the
as “a hidden hub that people are just discovering.” Lancaster
County acts as a bedroom community to nearby urban areas like
Philadelphia and is also rich in values and history. Where else can
you drive five minutes from your home and be in rural America with
abundant farmland and horse drawn buggies? Lancaster County is
central to prime vacation and day-trip destinations: New York City,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, and east coast beaches.
There are million dollar homes throughout the United States, and
each is grand in its own way. However, buy Real Estate in Lancaster
County, and you are getting more house for your money—better Please contact the realtor noted
locations, better atmosphere, newer homes, more contemporary on each home photo for more
features, and larger lots. One can certainly see what Lancaster has details on the homes listed.
to offer for a million dollars. FLL

add that special look. Screened-in porches and

deck-patio combinations provide for the ever-
popular outdoor living style. Many homeowners
include built-in grills, cabinets, refrigerators,
and fireplaces.
To sum it up, these million dollar homes have
the WOW factor.
When local realtors and I began discussing
how these million dollar homes measured up to
other million dollar homes throughout the rest
of the United States, their answers were almost
unanimous: “You get SO much more here in
Lancaster County for a million dollars.”
Gary and Susan Patton put me in touch with
Debbie Cleary. Debbie used to live in Bent
Creek and recently relocated to Los Angeles.
She also works closely with a Real Estate team
in L.A. As Debbie and I began to discuss her
move to L.A., she was very open and honest
about her buying and selling process. She
spent $200,000 more for her home in L.A. and
got less. Her home has 2800 square feet, no
basement, a pool (that serves as her backyard),
three less rooms, and no garage. Homes in
L.A. are much older than those in Lancaster.
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Debbie’s home is ten years old, which is

considered new for the L.A area.
Property tax in Los Angeles is actually based
on the sales price of a home. But, L.A. has no
school tax which means that their students
have no extra programs – no art or gym, unless
parents graciously dedicate their time and
money. No school tax also means that students
have no after school programs, unless paid for Pictured here: $1,725,000 Waterfront Estates
by the parents, and no busing system. Debbie Drive, Lancaster. Offered by Anne Lusk of Prudential,
explained that you are constantly driving 717.291.9101
everywhere.
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FLL: Tell us about yourself, are you originally from Lancaster?
KF: I grew up in Chester County, in Exton. I went to Clemson in South
Carolina for college, lived briefly in Tampa, Florida and in San Diego,
California, and then moved back to Pennsylvania to go to graduate
school at Widener University.
I worked at the Chester County SPCA for two and a half years, and
then moved to Lancaster when I got the job at the Humane League of
Lancaster County. I’ve been in Lancaster for two years now and love it!
FLL: What is your favorite thing about Lancaster so far?
KF: I have a couple of favorites. I love my co-workers, which makes a
huge difference since I’m at work practically every day! They are all truly
dedicated to helping the animals in our community. I love all of the open
space in Lancaster. It is a beautiful area, and I enjoy going hiking and
exploring beautiful spots. Also, I love the restaurants in Lancaster! My
husband is a foodie, and we love dining out. One of our favorites is the
Belvedere. We especially like it when new places open, and we get to
check them out.
FLL: In addition to the food, what have you found to be some of your
other favorite cultural pursuits?
KF: I love Central Market, but I don’t go often since I work on
Saturdays. There are some great shops downtown that I also enjoy.
I haven’t gone to the Fulton Opera House yet, but the theater is
definitely on my “to-do” list for 2009. F&M gets some great speakers
too, and I’ve gone to a couple of those events to keep up with what’s
happening in the world!
FLL: As you mentioned, you work on Saturdays. Tell us about your
job. What does a typical week consist of for you?
KF: I never know what I’m going to find when I come into work, which
is one of my favorite things about my job. I’m responsible for many
administrative things, like processing bills and administering our benefits.
But I also spend time with the animals, administering vaccinations,
processing adoptions, and just playing and giving them some love. I
make sure the facility keeps running and arrange for repairs of our
buildings and vehicles. And I get to make a lot of decisions and to help
guide the staff to ensure all of our choices are in the best interests of the
animals. We’ve implemented some great new programs since I’ve been
here, and I’m proud to be a part of those changes.
I’ve done some unusual things too. On the sad side, I’ve gone out to
puppy mills when animals were being seized. Going to these places will
always stick with me—how filthy they were and how sad and desperate
all of the animals looked. It killed me that we couldn’t take all of the
animals. We had to leave some behind because legally we have no right
to take them unless they have obvious medical problems.
On the happy side, I’ve had the opportunity to transport abused farm
animals to a great sanctuary in Avondale, knowing that they would get
to live out their lives with plenty of open space and other farm-friends. I
got some strange looks when I was driving down Lincoln Highway with
a baby cow in our van, just hanging out!
FLL: Not to dwell on the more depressing aspects of your position, but
what is your take on the plethora of puppy mills in Lancaster County?
KF: I think it is very embarrassing for Lancaster to be known as the
puppy mill capital of the East Coast. I’m so glad that it has been getting
the attention it has and that real changes are in the works to make
conditions better for the dogs in these mills. The bill to make these
changes passed this week, so all of our hard work has paid off. Now we
are just waiting for it to be signed into law, which could happen today!
This is consumerism at its worst—that the demand for cheap purebred
dogs is so high when there are so many wonderful dogs, both purebred
and mutts, waiting for good homes in our nation’s animal shelters.
People need to educate themselves, and they really should visit a shelter
first when considering getting a dog.
FLL: What is your most memorable adoption story so far?
KF: We had three Pit Bulls who had been seized as a part of a dog
fighting case. The two females were just puppies when they came to us,
and the other was an adult male. It took a year and a half for the case to
be resolved. Those poor dogs grew up here. We placed them in a few
foster homes, but due to the length of the case, it was difficult for any
one home to keep them for that long. We all agonized over whether
or not they would be adoptable by the time the case was resolved.
The whole staff had fallen in love with those dogs. Finally, after the case
was over, we were able to find homes for the two females, and they
are doing great! Sadly, the adult male had dangerous aggression issues,
and we had to euthanize him. So, the resolution was bittersweet. I will
never forget any of them.
FLL: We imagine that bittersweet is an apt description of a typical day at
the Humane League?
KF: Absolutely, although there is definitely more happy than sad, which
is what keeps us all going.
FLL: We have spoken quite a lot about dogs; tell us about your friend
in the photo.
KF: Wilma is a three-month-old, domestic shorthaired kitten who is
very sweet and playful. She came in as a stray with her two siblings.
They were fostered by one of our volunteers until they were big
enough to be put up for adoption. Now they are all spayed, micro
chipped, and looking for good homes! Just as a side note, in my own
house the kitties actually outnumber the doggies by more than two to
one! We have five cats and two dogs.
FLL: That was actually our next question! Since you have already told
us about how many animals share your home, please tell us how many
more you think will find their way from the shelter to your home?
KF: None until any of the current residents pass away. I do foster little
kittens from time to time, but the new husband has put a moratorium
on any new pets for a while (although he called a halt before, and then
I brought home a really cute puppy, and that is how we ended up with
doggie #2.) So we’ll just have to wait and see!
FLL: It must be like being a baker who has to make sure that she
doesn’t bring home too much from work!
KF: Yes, it’s an occupational hazard. But I guess five cats and two dogs
will have to be enough for now!
FLL: As we wrap up, is there anything that you wish for our readers to
know about the Humane League?
KF: It is definitely the best place to find an animal friend, so they should
check us out if they are thinking about adding a family member. We’ve
made a lot of changes and improvements and are working very hard to
help the animals in our community. The animals here are looking for
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love and permanent homes and would be so thankful for someone to
give them a second chance!
FLL: It was certainly a challenge for our photo crew to not leave with
some new furry friends! Finally, as our “Someone To Watch” for this
issue, you modeled a beautiful ladies’ Rolex for your photo shoot, what
did you think of the watch?
KF: It was beautiful! I just wish I could have kept it!
FLL: That is understandable; surely our friends at Ream Jewelers would
be happy to work something out for you! Thanks again for sitting down
with us.
KF: My pleasure, it was a lot of fun! FLL
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Wayman Tisdale – Overcoming Adversity

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By Paul Scott

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You often hear stories on
TV or read articles in the
newspaper about people overcoming
adversity, people who have worked very
hard with determination and vigor to
overcome obstacles in their lives. Today I
write to you about a man, a smooth jazz
musician, and a former NBA star, who
overcame his adversity recently by making a
sacrifice—an ultimate sacrifice to overcome
his own adversity.
Bass guitarist Wayman Tisdale began his
career in sports. He was a three-time
All-American in the 1980’s playing for the
Oklahoma Sooners Basketball Team. In
1986, he played for the U.S. Olympic Team
and helped to bring home the gold. Soon
after, he began his NBA career playing for
the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, and
finally for the Phoenix Suns, scoring more
than 12,800 points and pulling down more
than 5,000 rebounds in a 12-year span.
Before he retired after the 1997 season,
Tisdale had already made the transition
toward a career in music. In 1995 he
released his debut CD, appropriately titled
Power Forward, which climbed to Number 4
on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart.
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Since his retirement from basketball,
Wayman has released seven more albums
including his last one entitled Way Up, which
garnered two number hits on the Smooth
Jazz Contemporary Jazz Chart. His latest,
Rebound, debuted at number one and his
first single release “Throwin’ It Down” is still
climbing the charts today.
So after reading about all of Wayman’s
successes and accolades, you might be
asking, “What kind of adversity does this guy
have to overcome being a former NBA star
and now one of the most popular musicians
in contemporary jazz?”
Wayman’s adversity began in 2007 when
he accidentally fell down his steps at home
and broke his leg. After further examination
and tests, it was determined that Wayman
had bone cancer in his right leg. It had
weakened his bone so much, that a simple
tumble down those stairs snapped his tibia
and knee. After knee replacement surgery
and multiple doses of chemotherapy and
radiation, Wayman was finally deemed
“cancer-free” in the spring of this year.
Needless to say, Wayman, his wife, four
children, one grandchild, and all of his fans
were delighted. Thus
the title of his latest
album – Rebound—
rebounding from
adversity—rebounding
from a scare that none
a huge decision to make. He could have
surgery again to remove the cancer in his
backache and fatigue. More serious conditions such
leg and follow it up with more chemo and as high blood pressure and ulcers can also occur.
radiation. Or, they could amputate. Yes,
amputate. The adverse decision Wayman Chiropractic care can remove or reduce nerve
had to make dealt with “going through all interference, releasing muscular tension and
of that again” or finally ending this problem
once and for all by having surgeons improving energy flow.
completely remove his right leg from his
knee down. Well, nothing stops Wayman This gentle care can greatly
Tisdale. Wayman loves to perform. He diminish the physical
loves to be with people. He has so much
more to do and didn’t want to be held up
symptoms of stress.
and go through it all over again. Wayman
decided on the amputation. So on August
25th , he underwent successful surgery and
wrote on his web page a few days later,
“This may sound drastic, but I have put it in
God’s hands and now have peace, knowing
that this is the best way to put this disease
in check. I have complete faith that with the
Lord’s blessings this surgery will eliminate
the cancer from my body, and I’ll soon be
back on the road doing what I do best.
After recovery and rehab, I plan to resume
touring in early ’09 and will be dancing on
the deck aboard the Smooth Jazz Cruise
that I host annually in late January. There is Dr. Matt Mullins • 235 Bloomfield Drive, 111B • Lititz, PA 17543 • 717-569-5075
a lot more music inside me, and once I am
back on my feet, I look forward to sharing
my joy with my fans, my friends, and my
fellow musicians.”
Get Away From It All–
In retrospect, would you have done the
same thing? I don’t know that I would have

And Away To It All

of us in his situation
or not. To make this kind of permanent
would ever forget.
You want to get the best price for your home, decision and overcome this adversity tells
plus sell it in the least amount of time. It’s So back on tour
important that you make the right moves you more about the man than any bio
at the very beginning of your homeselling Wayman went, happy ever can.
process to remain competitive. Here are some to be out with his fans
common traps that many homeowners fall I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and talking
into and how to avoid them. and always spreading
joy. All summer his tour with Wayman on more than one occasion;
1. OVER-PRICING - It’s easy to think your and after hearing and reading more about
home is worth more than the current market dates were sold out, city
may support. Home prices have cooled in
after city, but Wayman his decision, all I could say was, “That’s
many markets around the country; sellers Wayman for ya!” Nothing will ever keep this
must be prepared to negotiate on price and still didn’t somehow
terms, and stay flexible to other stipulations
feel quite right. Leg pain man down. His spirit, drive, determination
benefiting the buyer. (probably bred in the game of basketball),
continued to annoy him
2. NEGLIGENT HOUSEKEEPING - Buyers
but did not stop him. and approach to adversity are not only
need to be able to envision themselves living humbling but admirable.
in the home. Take a good, objective look at the Nothing stops Wayman
condition of your home.
Tisdale. He continued People overcome adversity in their own
3. FAILING TO FIX-IT - Buyers, unless they are his tour until the end of ways, but for Wayman Tisdale, this was a
looking for a fixer-upper, would prefer to move
into a home that is in perfect or near-perfect this summer and then no-brainer. Wow...
condition. If they have to fix anything, this back to the doctors he
may give them pause about buying. You can catch Wayman on his “comeback”
went for a checkup /
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tour at Whitaker Center, Harrisburg on
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5. NOT UNDERSTANDING THE AGENT same exact place in his
AGREEMENT - Your sale endeavor will
go smoothest when everyone has a clear
understanding of what is expected.
right leg. Adversity had
reared its ugly head
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Understand the types of agency agreements
when you sign with a real estate professional once again. Dejected Paul Scott is the Program & Music Director of
or company. Smooth Jazz 92.7 and hosts the morning
but not down, Wayman
show weekdays from 6-10am. Paul is an avid
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Be sure to check on fees, commission
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Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Most importantly, get everything in writing. privately. To contact Paul, simply email him at
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How could we possibly
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making sure his work is
durable but adds luster and
beauty, and ultimately he
wants it to display the unique
characteristics of the people
who live in the home. “We
aren’t exclusively sustainable,
but we make the option
available to anyone who may
be interested,” says Sechrist.
“I think that the construction
industry is finally starting to
look at things as a complete
interworking system,
rather than a collection of
various parts just thrown
together, and this thinking
helps considerably,” Owen
explains. “There are not
always specifics you can give
for what makes a project
sustainable and green; it
almost always depends on
the situation. In remodeling
work, you don’t always get
to address major established
issues like mechanical
systems. However, you can
always examine other issues
and determine how best
to serve the needs of the
client.” Sechrist continues by
emphasizing that both recycling and energy efficiency have helped
to promote positive changes. He also stresses the magnitude of
A Green Ruby
paying attention to seemingly small details. “Just examining the type
of chemicals and glues being used can make a big difference. There
are a lot of chemicals in certain adhesives that can impact the overall
air quality of a home, and thus impact the quality of health of the
residents. Even comparing the energy rating of shingles and siding can
By Dan McCullough / Photography by Dani Nusbaum determine how much energy is being absorbed, and this comparison
Ruby, in addition to its fiery red color, is a most desirable
gem due to its hardness, durability, luster, and rarity.
Owen Sechrist, son of a remodeler, confident and at ease in his polo shirt
and baseball cap, begins to tell his story. He is a resident of Millersville,
residing with his girlfriend and his two daughters, one fourteen and the
other four. His four-year-old, Ruby, is also the name inspiration for his
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new ecologically focused construction company. Though it was the family
business, Owen did not start off in construction. He has progressed through
several different careers, including a stint in the restaurant business as a chef
and co-owner of the Belvedere Inn. “I had always been interested in building
things though; it must have come from my father.”
Owen incorporated Ruby Construction in early 2008; prior to having his
own company, he worked for five years remodeling and subcontracting for
other companies. Growing weary of working for other builders, he decided
to strike out on his own to focus on projects that were more personally
fulfilling, such as quality “green” residential construction.
Of utmost importance to Sechrist, is the concept of environmentally
considerate, sustainable construction, and Ruby Construction strives to
offer this option to any client. Like the gemstone for which it is named,
Ruby construction owner Owen believes that the work should always be
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hard-wearing but soft on the Earth. He holds himself to a high standard,
has a major impact on
heating and cooling bills.”
Sechrist goes on
to explain how the
improvements in
technology have made it
possible to work at that
same pace with a higher
standard of quality and
a drastically improved
result. “We can make
sure to use all-Energy
Star appliances, heaters,
and plumbing fixtures
to ensure maximum
efficiency. Air-exchange
processes can be used
to draw air from the
outside, to heat or to
cool, depending on the
situation. We also can
recycle some of the
existing materials into the
new work.”
Even with all of this
thought put into his
company, Owen is still
looking for ways to polish
Ruby Construction. “We
have just begun offering a
satisfaction guarantee and
a dust-free guarantee to
ensure the quality of our
work,” he explains. “We
know first impressions last
forever, so it’s important to
us to make sure our ‘first’ is
the very best. We also know
that it can be a pain to live
around remodeling work.
It’s noisy; it’s dirty and dusty.
It’s still your home, so we
strive to find ways to reduce
impact on the lives of the
people living and working
through the construction.”
So what does the future
hold for Ruby Construction?
Sechrist thinks for a minute.
“It is really important to me
that the end result of our
work is very high quality, and
for me high quality means
hands on involvement. I
would definitely like to keep
the business on a relatively
small scale, so I can make
sure the work lives up to my
standards and the high expectations of my clients.”
The quality and beauty of Owen’s work can be appreciated by
visiting http://rubycon.us, the business site of Ruby Construction.
“
One can peruse a gallery of Mr. Sechrist’s gorgeous projects, not to
mention read
more in-depth
”
discussions of
how to pursue
a sustainable
There are all sorts of
building strategy. ways to be more efficient.
He also tackles
controversial
issues such as ethical employment in the construction industry, the
shady snake-oil salesmen who can call themselves “contractors” in the
state of Pennsylvania, and making green building affordable. With all
of these facets to the business, not to mention the regular stresses of
raising a family, Sechrist is a busy but happy man. He has created and
is nurturing a business that is supporting his family, that is protecting
the preciousness of our Earth, and that is making clients very happy.
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He possesses the rare and polished skills of a builder who listens and
of a craftsman who is constructing one jeweled project after another. FLL
Ruby Construction
www.rubycon.us • 717.876.0113
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To give proof to the old adage, “Every dog has its day,” we proudly debut the new feature, “My Best Friend and Me.” In each new issue
of FLL you will meet a Lancastrian and his or her best friend. Since we already know that pets are a fine part of our lives, we are treating
the canine or feline to a beauty day with our good friend Michelle Gargano, owner of A Pooch Parlor in Hempfield. Michelle will treat the
companion in question to one of her signature beauty sessions prior to our photo shoot. Just confirms that other old saying, “Lucky dog!”
My Best Friend & Me
With the unveiling of our new feature, we meet Steve Weaver,
President of Clean Energy Maintenance in New Holland. You
may recall from our last issue that the landscape division of C.E.M.
created the beautiful settings for the fashion shoot. We recently
sat down for a brief chat with Steve and his best friend, Java.
Steve found Java, a chocolate Labrador Retriever, at a New
Holland breeder in May of 1996. Since then, Java has seen many
changes in Steve’s life, the birth of his two children of course
being the most momentous of occasions. “Java loves the kids
and family life, and he is especially fond of our family time at
our beach home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware,” Steve told us.
Labradors have an affinity to the water, and Steve says that Java is
no exception, reveling in the water at the beach and on various
family boating excursions. His appreciation for the water has gone
a bit far on occasion, as Steve told us that several times Java has
improvised his own exit through a window screen at the beach
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Gargano of A Pooch Parlor
house when the family is out to dinner. “We come back from
dinner, and we find Java out of the house and on the beach,” he
said. “Usually he has temporarily adopted a family or some friends
until we return. We are never thrilled about the screen repair,
but it is hard to be too angry because he is always so happy to see
us when we return.”
But Java is not just a beach bum; he often accompanies Steve
to the office and is happy to loll by his desk, waiting for the
occasional trot around the office or outside as Steve goes about
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his day. “Everyone at work is always pleased when they see it is a
“Java day,” Steve shared.
These two gregarious fellows have an obvious respect and
affection for each other. For the past twelve years they have truly
been...best friends. We couldn’t have created better characters
to debut our new feature and to celebrate the unique bond of
friendship that exists between Lancastrians and our pets. FLL
Where’s Your Sherpa?
By Matthew G. Zanowiak, ChFC
As I sit down to write this article, I am by no means starved
for topics of interest and importance. Having just returned
from a meeting in Boston with some of the brightest
minds in the area of economics, finance, and politics, it
would seem only natural to discuss the proposed “bail-
out” package that most people mistakenly believe would benefit
exclusively Wall Street. My challenge is more one of timing. As you
are reading this article, there will likely be a “bail-out” package in
place, several triple digit swings in the stock market, and our great
nation will be several steps closer to making history by electing
either of the candidates running for president.
Because of the natural time lag between article and publication,
to attempt to shine any light on how the sub-prime mortgage
situation, the “bail-out” package, or the roller coaster stock market
is affecting the readers of Fine Living Lancaster would at best
be premature and at worst irresponsible. What I can tell you,
however, is that trying to navigate your way through these murky
waters toward a comfortable and confident retirement all by
yourself is like trying to conquer Kilimanjaro without a Sherpa.
With all these variables in mind, if a detailed discussion about
precisely how these events will impact your financial future would
be helpful, please contact my office. We will be happy to help
you get a better understanding of the good, the bad, and the ugly
of the last several months in our economy and on Wall Street,
and how it will impact life on your street. Mention Fine Living
Lancaster and that meeting will
be complimentary.
What I can tell you, however, is
With all the noise being that trying to navigate your way
channeled into your home,
through these murky waters toward
office, and automobile on a
a comfortable and confident
minute by minute basis, it is no
retirement all by yourself is like
wonder that you may agree with
trying to conquer Kilimanjaro
R.E.M.’s 1987 hit, “It’s the end of
without a Sherpa.
the world as we know it.”
Please keep this in mind: When
it comes to long term investing, one sure way to get your self
clobbered is to buy into the notion that “this time it’s different.” Ask
yourself this question: “Have my goals changed?” Do you still want
to retire comfortably? Do you still have children to educate, a family
to raise, parents to check in on, or you fill in the blank? Of course
you do. Do not let the latest tragedy dujor served up by the media,
adnauseam, distract you from the bigger picture—in this case,
realizing your financial goals and solving your financial problems.
THIS TIME IT’S DIFFERENT?
Granted we’ve not seen banks being gobbled up by other banks
for pennies on the dollar in quite some time. We have not lived
through 400 point, intra-day, Stock Market swings in over twenty
years (as a side note, can you imagine what would have happened
to the Stock Market in October of 1987—500 point loss in one
day—if CNBC and CNN had been around to tell us how bad
off we were). We certainly have not seen money being lent to
people with no credit and no verifiable income, nor an appetite for
a McMansion, two Beamers, and a Volvo. I get that. I understand
that, and I realize that. But it is just noise. It is a skosh louder this
time, but still, it is just noise that could easily take you off track.
Especially if you didn’t know where you were going or why you
were travelling on the track you are on.
One thing that has become abundantly clear in 2008 is that the
need for a Financial Guide has never been more important.
Here is another question: If you were stuck in the woods with
darkness approaching, coyotes howling, and the temperature
dropping, would you rather have a compass and a map or a trained
professional guide who had been in these woods before?
Pl an
At the risk of sounding self serving, if you do not have a Professional
Financial Advisor to walk you through this recent mine field, or at
the very least act as a professional sounding board to keep you on
track....get one. The relatively small amount of money you will pay
him to keep you on track will benefit your family in ways far greater
than it will benefit him.
Whew. That was quite a tongue lashing, eh? Assuming you buy into
my suggestion and you are part of the 93% of the American Public
(source: IRA Owners survey. See Holden and Bogdan, “The Role
of IRA’s in U.S. households ‘saving for retirement’”) that does not
want to go it alone when planning for a financial goal, what should
you expect from a Financial Advisor? Let’s take a look.
First and foremost realize that just because you have chosen to
enlist the help of an advisor does not mean your account balance
will go straight up. Life doesn’t live that way. There will always be
fluctuation in your account balances. Always!
Make sure that your advisor asks you the questions that make you
think. Watch out for an advisor who always agrees with you. When
two people in a business agree on 100% of the issues 100% of the
time, one of them is redundant.
How many times should you meet to review your situation? This
decision is up to you and your comfort level. However, it should
be no less than once a year. My twenty-five year history tells me
that when a person is nearing retirement, the review meetings
are far more frequent than when
he or she is many years away from
retirement (think Bell Curve).
Does your advisor’s temperament
match yours? Do you feel good after
a meeting or do you feel depressed?
Careful here. Do not confuse the
message with the messenger. It is
very common to feel uncomfortable
with the situation at hand. Try not to
confuse your feelings for the situation
with your feelings for the advisor.
Does he care? Do you feel rushed in meetings, or do you get your
questions answered and your needs met? Or worse, do you feel
like you’re simply a time slot on a schedule between breakfast and
a tee time? Make sure his concern is genuine.
Does he speak your language? Do you get the feeling you are
being dazzled with buzzwords and fancy phrases when all you want
to know is “will this help me or hurt me?”
In summary, there is a great deal going on in your world that could
very easily distract you from your long term goals and scare you
into doing nothing. That, in fact, may be the greatest risk of all...
doing nothing. By having a trusted advisor in your corner, you will
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be able to sit back and relax while the Chicken Little’s of the world
are screaming “the sky is falling.” Why? Because you will know why
you are doing what you are doing, and you’ll be able to find your
way through the woods calmly, comfortably, and confidently.
One last thing, as I’ve written before, there are two things
that drive the market: fear and greed. Today greed is definitely
on vacation! Therefore, do not confuse fluctuation with a loss.
The world is not coming to an end, and the sun will come
up tomorrow. FLL
Matthew G. Zanowiak is a Chartered Financial Consultant with Lancaster
Financial Services. With over twenty-four years in the Financial Service Industry,
his practice focuses on Total Financial Planning, emphasizing Retirement Planning
and College Planning. You can visit him at www.lancasterfinancialgroup.com or
call him at 717-569-4004.
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By Ellen Barley / Photography by Steve Stoltzfus

Rusty’s daughters might not be at the clinic, but

She’s a waif of a girl. Several wisps of black hair that might shout “foot loose and fancy-free” on the familial atmosphere, no doubt inspired by
a better-fed child convey instead, pasted to her doughy cheeks, a hapless neglect. Her head lists three generations—Rusty’s grandfather, father,
to one side, the sapling neck of one so young unable to bear up the burden of her deformity. uncle, and now Rusty himself—still reigns
Yet, for only 97 cents per day (the price of a cup of coffee) the narrator chides in a way that supreme. So when I meet Dr. Mohammed
makes us believe, with absoluteness, that we deserve this bitter taste in our mouths—we could Mazaheri, maxilla facial specialist, Jenny can
restore her to the beautiful child that she could be, that she ought to be, that she would have barely wait to pipein that he’s been at the clinic
been, if only... for over fifty years.

(For the purposes of this article, fill in cleft palate and lip. For the purposes of absolution, Mazaheri doesn’t miss a beat. “I paid her to say
read on.) that,” he says, eyeing me through his heavy,
black glasses. I think he may even have winked.
It’s a familiar scene—on television, at least. And, as we all know, in foreign countries. But
where, here in the United States, are the children who suffer from cleft palate and lip? Jenny, too, looks at me as she responds. “He
loves me to death. He couldn’t get along without
“We see a lot of them,” says Jenny Gregory, clinical coordinator and lab technician at the me.” And she is not referring just to the noses
Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic. Tuesday is team day, so on this morning about thirty patients and ears that she fashions out of prosthetics for
(including some from foreign countries) have already cycled through consults with orthodontists, Mazaheri to use in his reconstructive surgeries.
hygienists, prosthodontists, plastic surgeons, speech therapists, audiologists, pediatricians and The Lancaster Cleft Palate “Clinic Family”
feeding specialists. It’s nearly noon, now, Similarly, Dr. MacKay claims “old as dirt” in
the appointed hour when all of the doctors response to his length of service at the clinic.
wrap up their sessions and convene in a long, Rusty, 31 years.
book-lined conference room. Here, around Actually, a child born with cleft palate, cleft lip, or a combination of the two, will It’s what Raymond Antonelli, full-time fundraiser and relative newcomer, likes to call the “clinic family.” But this means “all of our clients,” he
the table, they will review the morning’s endure as many as six surgeries beginning at two months and will continue treatment is quick to point out, adding softly, but firmly: “It feels really good to see the children smile.” While this might sound hackneyed in another
cases and make holistic plans for the ongoing as often as every six months until he or she is 18 years old. Jenny explains some context; here, it is absolutely genuine, because without treatment,
treatments of each one. On this day, they of the complications during this maturation period: “The multiple surgeries create children with cleft lip cannot smile—and without treatment, children with
will also say goodbye to a dedicated oral scar tissue; the upper jaw doesn’t grow as quickly as the lower, so it needs to be cleft palate have little reason to laugh. “Teachers thought I was dumb,”
surgeon, Hendricks, who is deploying back ‘brought’ forward; the teeth come in crooked; the palate needs expanded; and, of one man admits, who first came to the clinic in 1959 in his early 20s.
to Iraq. Pizza and several metallic balloons course, speech could be a problem all the way through.” He had all the answers, Antonelli assures me. He just couldn’t express
mark the occasion. The individual issues are as wide-ranging as the prevalence of the defect itself: himself. Now, he has no problem expressing how grateful he is when
As the last white coat flaps through the he comes back to the clinic, just to say, “hi”—like he did on this morning.
• A few days ago, a frantic parent called. A cheerio had become lodged somewhere Another man from Hawaii comes twice a year. Then, there’s the 17 year-
doorway, he shoots out his arm for me to between the hole in her toddler’s soft palate and his nasal passage.
take his business card. Dr. Mackay, I find out old who saved her allowance to hop a bus from New York City to come
later, volunteers all of his time at the clinic. So • Peggy Bryner, 62 years old, needs a new prosthetic device made every ten years. to the clinic for treatment...
I am relieved, as I glance into the orthodontics Without it, her speech is unintelligible to anyone outside her immediate family. That was in the early 50s. And now, as the Lancaster Cleft Palate
suite, that he doesn’t pause to spend any of • A malnourished baby is bloated and close to death because he cannot absorb Clinic celebrates its 70th birthday, it’ s a perfect time to give a gift to an
it on me. A little boy, his own blue balloon nutrients properly. organization—to a family—that has been giving, even when others have
bobbing from the string clutched in his hand, not seen the need.
smiles crookedly at no one in particular. In Yet, insurance companies continue to deem cleft palate and lip as “non-medical.”
And, unfortunately, unlike the pleas from charitable organizations on television As one young girl with cleft palate said, with wisdom well beyond her
the adjacent opatory, the white board on the
commercials, the cost of cleft palate in this country is around $250,000 per individual, years: “Not all scars are visible.” FLL
door has not yet been erased from its last
occupant. “Jeremy Collins. Complaining of per year—not exactly the cost of a cup of coffee. So, if the insurance companies are The creation of prosthetics
facial pain. Teeth out of alignment.” not paying the full burden of treatment, who is?
Ellen is a freelance writer living in Lancaster City.
“Cleft palate affects it all,”executive director “We scramble, push buttons to find some means to pay,” Rusty answers. Since
and orthodontist Rusty Long says with its official founding as a non-profit hospital by Rusty’s grandfather Herbert Kurtz
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upturned palms, as if trying to buoy the lot
of it. A row of smiling portraits assesses us
from the ledge behind the small round table
we share, for a few moments, in his office.
“Chewing. Breathing. Speaking. Everything
that makes us human beings.” According to
Rusty, cleft palate also affects one out of every
525 babies born, rearing its ugly and costly
head as the most common birth defect in
America. The word “ugly,” here, is not used
lightly. Rather, it skulks at the root of the most
devastating misconception about cleft palate
and lip: that it is merely cosmetic. Or, as the
insurance companies like to say dismissively,
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“ a once and done fix.”
Cooper in 1947 (it has been in operation since 1938) the Lancaster Cleft Palate
Clinic has striven to treat all patients with cleft lip or cleft palate regardless of their
ability to pay. For the folks at the clinic, this dedication translates to a lot of work that
truly—and ironically—is non-medical and includes lobbying insurance companies,
soliciting benefactors and donors to establish funds, and appealing to legislators, like
Senator Gibson Armstrong and State Representative Mike Sturla to “give us a hand
here... and there.” At the end of the day, after the families have paid out what they
can, the clinic collects only around 70 per cent of what it needs to cover costs. The
rest comes in the form of doctors, who like McKay offer their services pro-bono,
and from other “benevolent” resources in the community.
“What you need is a social worker,” I say to Rusty.
“You know one?” he counters. Before I can answer, he laughs, gesturing to the row
of photos behind us. Turns out, two of his daughters are social workers. “But they
already have jobs elsewhere,” Rusty says.
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Every special occasion merits an equally special gift. And what better place to find inspiration than the streets of
Lancaster? Here’s your chance to support local businesses and spread the joy of fine living—by partaking in some
fine giving! Step aside Barneys and Bergdorf because here’s the best of what Lancaster has to offer—for anyone and
everyone on your gift list.

Gift
Guide
For the Theater Buff
Hailed as the nation’s oldest, continually
operating theater, the Fulton Opera House
was founded more than 150 years ago
but continues to maintain its reputation for
theatric excellence today. For the theater
buff in your life, give the gift of a Fulton
Flex Pass. Sold in bundles of six or more,
the passes are redeemable for the best
available seats to any of the season’s plays
By Kristy Buller or musicals. Think of it as a guarantee that
they’ll never miss a coveted curtain call
again! www.thefulton.org
For the Sports Fan
Since Clipper Magazine Stadium came to
Lancaster four years ago, catching a few
innings of a ballgame has become much
easier. Try a season tickets package for
your favorite sports fans—available in
full-season, 22, and 10 game packages, or
create your own bundle. Send spectators
equipped with Barnstormers’ apparel and a
foam number 1 finger wouldn’t hurt either.
Throw in a gift card from the official Inside
Corner Team Store—stocked full of club
merchandise (including Cylo in plush). This
is one gift that’s sure to be a grand slam.
www.lancasterbarnstormers.com

For the Athlete

When being a spectator isn’t his forte, send
him out on the green at Willow Valley
Resort. Sitting on 35 acres of land, the
nine-hole course provides a challenging and
fun way to spend the morning. Plus, Willow
Valley gift cards are also valid at the hotel,
the bakery, and the gift shops. So, when
he’s done with his round, let him refuel at
the resort’s famous smorgasbord. www.
willowvalley.com
All Hearts on Fire diamonds shown on Alana are
G-H color and VS-SI clarity in 18k white gold. They
were provided by Warren Jewellers.
For the Art Fiend
Whether you’re purchasing for an avid
collector or someone less-seasoned, Living
Light Gallery at 150 N. Prince St. tenders
artwork for any home. Featuring a wide
collection of mediums—including ceramics,
paintings, sculptures, glass, and more—
you’ll find creative pieces to be enjoyed for
years to come. www.livinglightgallery.com
For something more specific, journey down
the road to Christiane David Gallery at 142
N. Prince St. There, David commissions
her original paintings, ranging in subject
from abstract to landscape. Choose one for
an aficionado’s den or office and visit them
often so you can bask in the glory of your
inspired addition. www.christianedavid.com

The Repertoire Single-Row Necklace For the Crafter

Diamond weight is 3.84-4.02ctw Give mom’s knitting hobby a facelift with
the bright and innovative hand-dyed and
The Repertoire Double-Dream Drop Earrings
hand-spun yarns of Rachel-Marie Kantner.
Diamond weight is 3.10-3.30ctw
Using local wool when possible, Rachel-Marie
The Repertoire Triple-Row Bracelet churns out yarns in colors like “keep it real
Diamond weight is 7.58-7.82ctw teal,” “intergalactic cabbage,” and “Godzilla
eats pumpkins.” But don’t worry—for the
mom who is less-than-savvy with knitting
needles, Rachel-Marie offers plenty of pre-
made fabric art as well. Visit her shop at
www.knittydirtygirl.com and catch a glimpse
Harry Zimmerman sat for our shoot just before heading west of the hippest knitting you’ve ever seen.
to make his mark in Hollywood. Alana Bryant brings glamour
to Lancaster everyday as a stylist at Luxe Salon & Spa.
Photo by Steve Stoltzfus

For the Pet-Owner
For many, pets are extended members of
the family; but when intermixed with jobs
and kids, animals can sometimes make
the house feel like a zoo! Cue K&K Kritter
Sitters—a local, Manheim Township area
business that offers pet-friendly services,
such as dog sitting and walking. Whether
the owners are on vacation or simply living
a fast-paced lifestyle, they’ll have the piece
of mind that their furry friends are receiving
fantastic care. For more information on gift
certificates or how to hand over the leash,
visit www.krittersit.com.
For the Kids
Deck out your kids in stylish duds from
BellaBoo at 32 North Queen Street. Not
only will you have fun transforming your
teenyboppers into pint-sized fashionistas,
but you can also relish in the glory of
taking claim to the best-dressed babes in
the sandbox. One day, they’ll thank you.
509-5700.
For the Spa-Goer
Encourage your loved one to surrender
to luxury at one of the area’s premier day
spas and hair salons. Offering massages,
facials, hair treatments, and more, lavish
pampering is just too near to disregard.
www.FineLivingLancaster.com
Snag a gift certificate and let someone
special stay for the day or pop in for a
quick indulgence. For a great gift (and total
relaxation), choose any of the following
fine establishments:
Luxe • 824 1st St., Lancaster, PA 17603
393-3200 • www.luxelancaster.com
Bernards at Brighton •1325 Brighton Ave.,
Lititz, PA 17543 • 581-0903
www.bernardsatbrighton.com
Wavelengths • 121 E. Chestnut St.
Lancaster, PA 17602 • 295-7117
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For the Jewelry Lover
A diamond may be a girl’s best friend,
but there’s always room for his and
her accessories. Choose a piece for a
special occasion or just to show your
appreciation—and let it be a long-standing
symbol of your affection.
Visit Warren Jewelers at 1490 Harrisburg
Pk. to find beautiful pendants and earrings.
Or, find complementing gifts for the
husband and wife with the Hearts on
Fire Collection. For him, consider the
Commanding Men’s Signet Ring, which
can be engraved with his initials. For her,
the Divine Two-Piece Pendant and
Chain, provides two distinct pieces that
can be worn individually or combined
for a more dramatic look. Allow the staff to
assist you in choosing the perfect (and
most elegant) way to show you care.
www.warrenjewellers.com
For the punctual man (or the guy you’d like
to be slightly more-so), gift a stylish watch
from Ream Jewelers at 58 N. Queen St.
Carrying brands such as Cyma, Phillip Stein,
and Swiss Army, the shop gives you your
pick of the most timeless offerings around.
www.reamjewelers.com
For the New Mom
For every new mom frustrated by the
monotony of diaper changes, bath time,
and after-dinner clean-up, comes Baby
Clean Fun. The CD, featuring 16 catchy
songs, turns everyday headaches into
special moments for mommy and baby.
Recently featured on The Big Idea with
Danny Deutsch, the album was created by
local moms Beth Cardwell and Michelle
Cruz. Help the moms you know preserve
their sanity one track at a time. www.
babycleanfun.com, 1-800-348-8852.
For the Homebody
Not every day can be a spa-day, but add
some extravagance to any lady’s bath time
with fine toiletries from Zanzibar at 21
W. King St. With over 90 different soaps
by brands such as Crabtree & Evelyn and
Primal Elements (some starting at $2), let
her lather up with a new scent every day
of the week. For post-shower pleasures,
buy her a pair of handcrafted silk slippers
or a beautiful scarf—all in varying styles and
designs to please every fashion preference.
Stop in and romance your senses and help
someone else to do the same.
www.zanzibarshop.com
Even men need some pampering. Stop into
Pappagallo at 28 W. Orange St. and spruce
up his shave with shaving cream from
Fresh. He won’t ever want to return to
plain soap and water again! 392-0222
For the Fashion-
Forward Adult
Not to be outdone by the little ones, even
parents need to appear unbeatably chic.
Fortunately, Filling’s at 681 Harrisburg Ave.
has fashion solutions for mom and dad alike.
Stop by to browse (and buy) the season’s
latest trends. For men, pick up sport coats
in fabrics such as tweed and corduroy to
pair with their favorite jeans. And let the
ladies shine in shades of copper, gold,
and pewter. Committed to its customers
since 1979, Filling’s turns every-day-drab
into tasteful attire that will compliment the
personalities you already admire so much.
www.fillingsclothing.com
For the College Student
Dorms aren’t exactly synonymous with
peace and quiet. Treat your college student
to an unlimited mug of joe at The Prince
Street Café—the perfect backdrop for
studying or socializing. Open 24 hours
on Fridays and Saturdays, a multitude of
tables, couches, and chairs bids a laid-back
environment to help your hardworking
undergrad complete every term paper
at hand. Plus, the café’s live music series
serves as a great study break. Keep the
coffee, and the 4.0 GPA, flowing freely.
www.princestreetcafe.com
For the Traveler
Finding time for a vacation isn’t always
easy; but for a retreat close-to-home,
book a night at The Lancaster Arts Hotel.
Try the Lancaster Romantic Getaway
Package to pamper your favorite couple
with champagne, chocolates, and rose
petals. Or, simply reserve one of the
hotel’s other 79 guest rooms and suites
for an artfully inspired sleep. To make the
getaway even more memorable, call in
dinner reservations at the hotel’s restaurant,
John J. Jeffries. Supporting local farms and
organic ingredients, the restaurant’s big city
sophistication pays homage to its Lancaster
roots. www.lancasterartshotel.com
For the Music and
Movie Lover
As one of Park City Center’s newest stores,
The Apple Retail Store presents colorful
iPods, iMacs, and accessories galore for
any Apple-devotee. But if they already own
the gadgets, keep their MP3 selections
fresh with an iTunes gift card. Redeemable
directly from their computers, they’ll have
access to their favorite songs and movies
whenever the mood strikes them.
www.apple.com/retail/parkcity
For the Person
Who Has Everything
There’s always one person who seems to
have it all. But at Details, 30 N. Queen St.,
find a personal touch that’s sure to please
every recipient. In addition to the plethora
of unique house wares, try one of the
store’s upscale stationary sets. From brands
such as Kate Spade, Crane, and Vera Wang,
you’ll be sure to reignite every writer’s
enthusiasm toward the simple delights of
snail mail!
After the invites are sent out, give them
the tools to be great entertainers. Bar
and cheese sets from Picnic Time provide
everything they need to take the party on
the go. 397-5366 FLL
Kristy Buller is a recent graduate of New York University,
where she studied journalism and politics. When she’s not
writing, she enjoys traveling, photography, and spending
time in coffee shops. Her ideal Lancaster morning starts
with a trip to Central Market.
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By Sue Barry / Photography by Steve Stoltzfus

T
his time of year may be the season discovered that Chester County had excellent soil for this
to celebrate, but every day at the J. purpose, and she eventually made an offer on a 32-acre rolling
Maki Winery is a reason to celebrate. countryside site just a day before the declining, small estate
The folks at J. Maki Winery look at the was to be sold to a developer. That was 1991, and in a mere
subtleties in everyday life and believe six years the estate was transformed, grape vines strategically
that every day is a special day that should planted, and the challenging process of making champagne was
be celebrated. A great philosophy and refined. And, in 2001, the folks at J. Maki Winery knew there
one they borrow from the French who declare, “Every day was something special about their 1997 Blanc de Blanc
is a great day for a glass of champagne.” What they also take
from the French is their art and the actual process of making Continued on page 55
fine champagne, Methode Champenoise. J. Maki Winery even
took the coveted gold medal for their champagne at the
prestigious international competition in Paris, France, Vinalies
Internationales, in 2001.
So, you have never had Pennsylvania champagne or even
heard of Pennsylvania champagne? Well, you are about to
now. J. Maki Winery is in Elverson, PA, just a county away
from Lancaster in Chester County.
Janet Maki is the woman behind the success of the winery.
Yes, I said “woman.” In a worldwide industry of very few
female winemakers, Janet Maki is making her mark. Her launch
into wine making began in 1973 when she was at Drexel

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in downtown Philadelphia, and she acquired a wine press
from an elderly woman whose family was not interested in
inheriting it. She began making wine from California’s zinfandel
grape in her basement and eventually became friends with
wine producers in the Finger Lakes in the State of New York,
from whom she then started getting chardonnay grapes. Even
knowing that champagne making is an arduous process, she
enjoyed the challenge, which became a twenty-year hobby.
She learned from other wine makers, through experimentation
and mistakes.
Janet had a lifelong career as an executive at IBM in the
Philadelphia area but also wanted her own vineyard to produce
the grapes and make champagne. She began learning the soil
techniques to grow chardonnay grapes, which are one of only
three grapes that can be used to produce champagne. It was
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champagne and entered it in the Vinalies Internationales competition. They Acquisition-free for 155 years
won the international gold medal. No other U.S. winemakers can claim
this honor. and counting.
The Methode Champenoise, the process of making real champagne in lieu of
sparkling wine, is extremely complex and time consuming, as Janet explained
in great detail. It is a ten-step process beginning with the yeast starter, then
the fermentation process, the conversion to CO2 (bubbles), and the riddling
and removal of sediment on to disgorging. It takes a minimum of thirty-six
months from harvest to final product ready to be corked. An extra two
years makes a world of difference in the quality of the champagne. J. Maki
defines their champagnes as having, “the greatest combination of boldness won a silver medal in Paris, France, Vinalies Internationales, in 2003, for their
and distinction, without being overpowering.” ice wine.
The Blanc de Blancs 100% chardonnay grape champagnes are delicate J. Maki Winery also makes a variety of dry whites, including a delicate Union National Community Bank is proud to be a true community bank. Since
with hints of lemon, having a very dry Brut classification with great mouth but complex Pinot Grigio, the Alsatian style Gewurztraminer with spicy
feel and zillions of bubbles. Their low percent of residual sugar makes them 1853, we’ve maintained our independence — and our ability to serve you with
floral characteristics, and a Viognier having hints of melon and pear. Their
very dry. J. Maki Winery also produces red champagne. Barrel fermented distinctive reds include black raspberry tinged Merlot, Cabernet Franc with progressive banking products and services that make the most of your money.
chardonnay and layers of red raspberry and black cherry, and lighter bodied to full bodied
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Also unique to the palatial. Even Janet’s tasting room etiquette, as found on the website, was
J. Maki Winery, is beckoned by a British professor to be the forward in a wine educational
their production manual he was writing.
of ice wines, Vidal ������������� � � � � ����������������� Looking ahead since 1853
Blanc Ice Wines, I can see why those at J. Maki Winery want to celebrate each day. And, they
traditionally served want to change our thoughts to do the same. FLL
as dessert wines.
Very few locales
have the climate
to produce ice
wines, and this process, too, is laborious. Days are usually fourteen to fifteen Sue Barry has had original recipes published in national magazines, and for several years
hours long. Frozen grapes are pressed, leaving a concentrated liquid with she wrote articles on food and restaurants for a Dauphin County publication. She is
aromas and flavors of peaches and apricots. More accolades—the winery employed by Lititz Borough as Borough Manager.

FINE THINGS
for
FINE PEOPLE

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Providing the perfect

final touch for any room
in your home.
J. Maki Winery
200 Grove Road
Elverson, PA 19520
610-286-7754
1230 E. Newport Rd. • Lititz, PA 17543
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Daryl Bollinger launched his company in 1973 as a one-man
home siding company. His total focus was to provide top quality
materials and workmanship to ensure customer satisfaction. He
quickly expanded to include replacement windows in his product
offerings and the company grew to set the standard for home
improvements in Lancaster County.
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Over the years, not only have the product lines expanded, but
the workforce as well. Daryl’s sons Jeff, Nelson, and Ryan have all
joined the company in a variety of roles. Daryl remains active in the
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FUN FACTS
Ryan & Amy Bollinger Amy’s styling by
Bernards at Brighton:
Met: From a large group of friends
Hair and makeup by Susan
Children: None yet, but they do have a boxer
named Mya
Ryan: Joined the family business in 2003
Amy: Works at Albright Orthodontics
Photography by Kate Greenawalt
Provided by Fillings:
business in estimating, in ordering, and in scheduling the varied home Y? brown wash over black jean, Donna
improvement services that the company now offers. The brothers Degnan metallic floral stretch turtleneck,
work in the field in sales and installations and in the office as well. Sandy Duftler lambskin belt in metallic gold,
Marc Baxis ivory cobra look bomber jacket
We brought all three brothers and their lovely wives to Filling’s,
where Jay and the gang selected the perfect fashions for each of
them. The ladies were then escorted to Bernard’s of Brighton Peter Millar chocolate lambsuede blazer,
Scott Barber chocolate patterned sport shirt,
for hair and makeup. Finally, everyone was off to the picturesque Peter Millar chocolate and black houndstooth
campus of Linden Hall School for Girls in downtown Lititz for a half zip sweater vest, Bills Khakis flat front
fashion feature that we just had to call... black corduroy trousers
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Nelson & Tiana Bollinger Jeff & Judy Bollinger

Met: At church in 1994 Met: At Barnes & Noble in 2004
Children: Son Kenyan and daughter Aspen Children: Daughters Vivian & Rachel
Nelson: Joined the family business in 1993 Jeff: Joined the family business in 1989
Tiana: Owner of Play-N-Trade Video Games Judy: Is a consultant in sales and marketing analysis
on Manheim Pike

Provided by Fillings:
Hudson stretch denim jean, Judy Lee Cole black
camisole with lace trim, Credibility metallic
rouched jacket in copper and pewter floral,
Freshwater pearl and tigers eye necklace

Robert Graham purple and sage stripe sport

shirt, Agave washed stretch denim jean Torino
chocolate riveted belt

Provided by Fillings:
Nicole Miller metallic rouched dress with a
brocade bodice in plum, Amythest necklace,
Metallic silver and plum woven wrap
Judy’s styling by
Bernards at Brighton: Tallia charcoal chalk stripe suit with side
Hair by Jean vents, Jack Lipson blue and white diagonal
Makeup by Susan twill french cuff dress shirt, Silk paisley
pocket square, Geoff Nicholson purple dot
silk necktie
Tiana’s styling by
Bernards at Brighton:
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A Little Good News

By Mark Pontz

As we approach the end of 2008, it has certainly been

an eventful year in the financial sector to say the least.
A stock market that was as unpredictable as fashion trends and
that went up and down so dramatically that I hear Hershey Park is
naming its next roller coaster The Dow Jones Experience (OK, I
made that up, but it would be a good one wouldn’t it?).
How about some good news of financial interest to come out
of 2008? Well, there is some, and it is directed toward first-
time homebuyers. Almost everyone knows someone who is
considering the purchase of a first home, and out of the financial
abyss of this year has risen a tax incentive opportunity created just they will receive that amount when filing taxes for the year in which
for first time buyers. they purchased their home. This is not a rebate, in that it will need
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 provides for a to be repaid to the Federal Government over a fifteen year period,
tax credit of up to $7,500 for first time homebuyers. This credit beginning two years after the credit was taken. So simply, if the full
will apply to any first time buyer (defined as any person who has credit of $7,500.00 is available to the taxpayer/homebuyer and
not owned a home in the last three years), who settles on a home taken in 2008, the repayment begins in the 2010 tax year at five
purchase between now and July first 2009. hundred dollars per year. This amount is reduced from any tax
rebate due each year and carries no interest. As an astute young
There are income limitations on the credit; an individual can earn client of mine commented after I reviewed this with him: “A zero
no more than $75,000.00 and a married couple no more than interest loan with fifteen years to repay? No brainer!” While I might
$150,000 annually to qualify for the credit. have put it differently, I certainly agree that interest free money is
The question I have been asked most frequently is: “So, this is a tax certainly a very good opportunity.
rebate correct?” The additional positive news on this tax credit is that this is a very
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 READ
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skillfully and beautifully written—woven together like an intricate piece of lace. way to freedom. Upon finally resettling in America, Deng comes to find
with themselves. They are equally thrilled to find out that the English teacher on our team a new set of challenges
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dreams of education and stability.
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readers to contemplate the worth of their own lives, as well as cause them to mull over (wonder if they’ve read that one?). The
and keep up with his group of travelers. Deng soon discovers that although he is among waswho well worth
thousands of his people, he truly is left alone to fight his way to freedom. Upon finally
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culture and struggling to gain acceptance among a population of people who can’t begin any he’s ever imagined. Five people, whose lives have been intricately interwoven with his, await him.
to understand his struggles, and who seem to make it impossible for him to pursue his Both Eddie and the reader learn the impact that these people have had on his life, as well as his place
dreams of education and stability. in their own lives. It is a story of the power of human connections and of the value of a life well-lived,
even if this same life is not lived with glamour or finesse. The message of this book is not unlike the angel
What is the What is not only a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat novel, but it is also an
Clarence’s message in my all time favorite movie, It’s a Wonderful Life—“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life
important, necessary, and timely account of a little-known portion of our world’s history.
touches so many other lives...you’ve really had a wonderful life.” As Albom is prone to do, he pulls at
Deng’s story will surely open your eyes and your heart to the plight of Sudanese refugees All of the books mentioned
the can be found
readers’ at Borders
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force table
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their own lives, as well as cause them to mull over the
a mystery, a work of historical fiction, and most importantly, a must-read for all. identities of the five people who would await them in heaven, if such a place as the one Albom creates
in his book exists.
 FIRST IN A SERIES

The Finest
Gretchen and Molly’s hair
and makeup styling was
provided by Cheveau.

Photo at Greenfield
Inn’s new bar.
Dating Experience
Fine Living Lancaster plays matchmaker

By Michael C. Upton / Photo by Steve Stoltzfus

Molly Fine food. Fine spirits. Fine music. These are some of the things that add up to
Gretchen an enjoyable date. Now, enter a fine man into the equation and a simple date
may become the spark of a perfect romance.
With each issue, Fine Living Lancaster brings readers the best of what Lancaster
has to offer. We look high and low to find the greatest things and the grandest
places. We introduce readers to some of the most remarkable people in the
area. Yet, that wasn’t quite cutting it for Gretchen Fischer who asked, “What
about a fine single man?”
“Hmmm ...,” we said. “Challenge accepted!” If FLL can spotlight the hottest eats,
the smoothest music, and the highest fashion, we can certainly find a few of the
areas finest, most-eligible men.
If it is a date she wants, it is a date she’ll get, and you, the reader, will follow
every step. For the next few issues—or less, if like a crocus in spring through
snow capped earth true love springs from these pages—FLL will set out to find
a few fine men for two lovely Lancastrians, Gretchen and Molly Adams. Both
distinguished women have grown tired of the run-of-the-mill dating process.
These busy, young professionals do not have a whole lot of time to spend
carousing bars and singles spots. Nevertheless, no woman wants to just sit
around idly waiting for the perfect man to come waltzing into her life. That’s
where we come in. We will play matchmaker.
Like many first encounters, our behind-the-scenes look at dating in Lancaster
will start with a few drinks. FLL will set the scene for romance by introducing
each lady to a man by providing the cocktails. Ultimately, it would be a
perfect story if we found true love and maybe in a year we would be
chronicling a wedding. You can never know what will happen when toying
with love. Realistically though, both Molly and Gretchen are simply looking
forward to meeting some nice, new people. We can only set them up; it is
up to them to provide the spark.
If sparks fly, or even remotely fluoresce, and the pair decides to go for more than
drinks, we will chronicle the actual date. What she ate, what he said to make
her laugh, what they couldn’t agree on—every juicy detail will play out on these
pages. Gretchen and Molly have agreed to dish it all out for us.
Of course, not every date is champagne, roses, and a perfect stroll down the

* case, names may have to be changed to protect the guilty. Maybe our two
* Some gentlemen in the photo are married or in
committed relationships. No relationships were
harmed in the making of this photograph.
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Champs D’ Elysee at sunset; there may be some awkward instances. In that
lovebirds may hit it off, but the date is a total wreck—the food was raw at the
restaurant; they got a flat on the way to the bowling alley; a goose attacked him
at Long’s park—we will document all and any mishaps as well. Love is not always
a street paved with petals; there are cobblestones that often make things bumpy.
Now we need to find the men ... Mr. Fine should be handsome, intelligent,
and not allergic to seafood (you’ll see why when you read about Gretchen and
Molly’s favorite foods). If you know an eligible Lancastrian who would be willing
to meet Gretchen or Molly for a drink or two on us, simply log onto www.
finelivinglancaster.com. Or, maybe it is you who is the sultan of dating, and you
would like to show off your wooing prowess ... nominate yourself.
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LET’S GET TO KNOW THE LADIES GRETCHEN

MOLLY’s idea of a perfect first date includes dinner, “so we can have time to
talk, and then something a little more fun, a little more lighthearted, like bowling AGE – Thirties
or going for a walk at Long’s park.” She’s not picky about where to eat, although
she would prefer not to go to a chain restaurant. She likes unique restaurants HAIR COLOR – Brown with blonde highlights
that are not too expensive. The fine man for Molly will have to pick her up.
EYE COLOR – Blue
“Oh ..., I hate the car I have; it was actually my high school graduation present,”
exclaims Molly when asked about her ride. If she had her pick of the lot, she HEIGHT – 5’ 3”
would drive a Crossover SUV. Finding a car is easier than finding a man ... “I ZODIAC – Sagittarius
think the areas where you can meet (the right man) are slim,” says Molly. “To
find someone who shares the same interests as you but who has the same FAVORITE MOVIE – Pretty Woman*
values is difficult. If you go somewhere to dance, you usually don’t find someone
who shares the same qualities or values.”
FAVORITE FOOD – Seafood For those
Molly graduated from the Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts and is an alumnus
of Donegal High School. She’s never been married and is the buyer and general
FAVORITE MUSIC – A little bit of everything,
alternative rock
with an
manager of two high-end boutiques in Lancaster—Pappagallo and Details. “I’ve
been here for a little bit over a year,” says Molly. “And I was at my previous PROFESSION – Owner Cheveux eye for
fashion.
position (Doneckers) for seven years.”
Outside of work Molly likes to be ... outside. “I like sporting events; I like to * Although Gretchen named Pretty Woman as her
walk; I love to lay by the pool on a sunny day,” admits Molly. As for sports, she’s favorite movie, the answer came after she asked
an Eagles’ fan with claims to an authentic Brian Westbrook jersey. coworkers, “What movies do I like?” Same answer,
two different approaches, two different women.
Molly has no pets and when asked if she wanted any replied that they’re not
allowed in her apartment. She wants a mastiff. “They’re awesome dogs,”
Molly says.
She admits her biggest quirk is that she is impatient. By talking with her, I’m not 49 East Main Street
sure if she’s impatient or just quick and decisive; her answers come swiftly as I
prod her with questions. The next answer has me rolling with laughter, simply
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“People!” That’s it, followed by a lot of laughter from me and some chuckling on AGE – Twenties
her end. She follows up with, “Well, my biggest pet peeve would be crowds.”
HAIR COLOR – Dirty Blonde
“Still people-related,” I point out.
EYE COLOR – Green
HEIGHT – 5’ 4”
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GRETCHEN’s idea of a perfect first date includes dinner and “something Greenfield or have us cater
someplace quiet so you can talk and get to know each other.” She doesn’t give ZODIAC – Scorpio your next event.
a whole lot of detail, so the evening will be at the whim of our chosen man.
However, she might drive. FAVORITE MOVIE – Pretty Woman**
“I love my car,” she says, filling me in on the details of her cherry red Nissan FAVORITE FOOD – Shrimp The name Greenfield on the
350Z. “I love sporty cars.” She shares that her car radio is used often for
FAVORITE MUSIC – All kinds, but less invitation will assure that
listening to Good Charlotte, Live, or anything with “a little alternative edge.” Her your party is a must attend.
favorite band is Green Day. Finding a song on the radio is easier than finding a hard rock
man ... “My expectations are high,” she says. “It’s hard to find someone who PROFESSION – General Manager Pappagallo
is not too casual or too serious ... It’s hard to find that perfect in-between with and Details
whom you click.”
Gretchen attended Kutztown University and left to complete cosmetology ** No debate here, I think Molly answered this
school. She is a graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg High School. She’s been question before it was finished rolling off my lips.
married once and has been actively single for three years. She is the owner of “Be decisive,” says Molly. Same answer, two
Cheveux Day Spa and Salon in Lancaster. different approaches, two different women.
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Outside of work, Gretchen likes to go to the beach. She purposely creates a

work schedule that allows her to be shore bound as often as she can—almost
every weekend in the summer. “I love to go to the beach,” she explains
Log on to www.finelivinglancaster.com to
OPTIMAL
excitedly. “I have a house in Delaware so I like to go down there as often
as possible.” nominate an eligible bachelor for a date with
Gretchen has two cats, Lindy and Laine. “They’re my girls,” she says when I ask
about her cats. “They meet me at the door and follow me around like dogs.”
either Gretchen or Molly. Or if you thing you
have the stuff, nominate yourself! GRATITUDE
She admits her biggest quirk is that she is a neat freak, “like over the top neat.”
Her neatness is funny to her; I assume by her laughter that there is some ribbing INSURED
going on around the spa about her attention to detail.
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“And what’s your biggest pet peeve?” I ask. covers everything from funk punk to fine wine. He received his B.F.A
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currently lives in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
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Market Fresh
Lancaster County is immersed with bountiful farmers’ markets. The
historic Central Market in downtown Lancaster is not only the county’s
oldest market; it’s the Country’s oldest farmers’ market. And, the newest
market is the seasonal, open air Downtown Lititz Farmers’ Market, which
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happens to be the largest “growers only” market in the county. There is
the Bird-in-Hand Farmers’ Market where fresh fruit shares space with gift
stores, and two kitschy markets—the Green Dragon and Root’s, with
their flea market atmosphere where home furnishings are sold next to
baked goods.
Over the course of the next several issues, FLL and friends will be
exploring select Lancaster County farmers’ markets, letting the market
determine what will be cooked that day and sharing those recipes with
readers. It’s easy and fun to shop from stand to stand, talking to the
farmers and vendors, and turning great fresh finds into delicious fare.
Supporting the local farmers, purveyors, and the independent food
industry makes your taste buds perk up and your spirit feel good.
For the initial article, Lancaster City’s Central Market seemed like the
logical choice as it is in the hub of the county; it is open year-round, and it
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is always bustling. Did you know that USA Today declared it the “4th best
market to visit in the United States?” Central Market has been connecting
folks to their neighbors and to their community since the 1730s and is
housed in a beautiful, Romanesque Revival style red brick building. With
over sixty stands, the market is full of fresh local fruits and vegetables,
meats and cheeses, baked goods, seafood, jarred preserves, fresh
flowers, prepared foods, and regional specialties. It is easy to find great
ingredients for a great dish in no time.
Beautifully shiny, fresh, and briny mussels may not be local, but they
looked wonderful at the seafood counter just inside the Orange Street
entrance doors. These Prince Edward Island mussels that come to
Central Market through Philadelphia are renowned for their high quality
and are at their peak in fall, winter, and early spring. Cool weather-loving,
unblemished leeks and pure white, firm, sweet licorice tasting fennel
bulbs, their feathery fronds wavering, were locally grown and abundant at
three of the fresh produce stands. I planned on cooking these fall veggies
in fresh butter, which I found at the dairy stand. The fresh basil looked
vibrant, and juicy lemons that were at another stand were going to join
the mollusk mixture.
I kept the recipe simple with measurements that could
easily double. As always, adjust to suit your taste.
Central Market Inspired
Prince Edward Island Mussels
1 small fennel bulb, washed, stalks removed, a few
fronds reserved for garnish
1 small leek (white and light green parts only),
washed well, quartered & chopped
4 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup white wine
3 Tbsp fresh basil, julienned
pinch saffron threads, crushed to a powder
with a mortar and pestle
1/2 tsp anise seed, crushed with a mortar and pestle,
divided in half
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 coarsely ground black pepper
1 pound PEI mussels, beards removed, rinsed under
cool running water
(discard any that do not close when tapped
or have broken shells)
Fresh sliced crusty bread
Cut the fennel bulb in half lengthwise, remove the core
and thinly slice the bulb. Sauté the fennel and leeks in
butter over moderate heat until tender, approximately
8 minutes. Add the lemon juice, wine, basil, saffron, 1/4
tsp ground anise seed, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture
to a boil. Add mussels and cook covered, stirring
occasionally just until mussels open, approximately 4-5
minutes. Discard any mussels that remain unopened.
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with reserved
fennel fronds and crushed anise seed. Serve with
bread. Makes 2 appetizer servings.
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Tuesdays & Fridays – 6:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Saturdays – 6:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Now to spice things up, I rounded the corner and had my
choice of dried herbs and spices. When using the delicate
licorice-flavored fennel with the mussels, anise seed adds even
more dimension to the dish. And, the aromatic spice, saffron, is proud to introduce:
AFRO CELOTTO
would give a distinctive flavor and beautiful contrast in colors.
Anise seed, saffron, sea salt, and course black pepper filled up
tiny bags measuring in at less than an ounce. From a local bakery
stand, a loaf of crusty bread sounded like a good idea to dip into
any extra sauce from the mussels. I even picked up a bottle of Master Glass Blower
wine from the Red Rose Tasting Room in the Hagar Arcade
directly adjacent to the market as I was leaving. Hand-Blown & Cold Worked Glass
In less than twenty minutes, I was ready to get home and get From Murano , Italy
cooking my Central Market Inspired Prince Edward Island Mussels.
Everything I purchased from Central Market would go into this
dish, and I would need nothing more. From the market to the PAINTINGS SCULPTURES GLASS PRINTS
kitchen, above is the recipe for all to enjoy. FLL
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early sunset?
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While we cannot guarantee that the mannequins in their windows will be
this lively every night, we can promise that you will certainly enjoy the
sights and sounds of an evening downtown.
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Q&A with Dr. C. By Dr William A. Carter, M.D.

Doctor, in this very uncertain economy where • One or more 0.8-1.0 cc syringes of facial filler: Some offices will
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to spend! Let’s say for the sake of argument, that the person in longer duration and excellent safety profiles.
question would like to spend NO more money than they already In the over $5000 category:
are spending. Options in this spending category would be:
• Any of the various face and/or neck lift procedures: These
• Exercise: People who exercise feel better, have more energy, procedures should be properly done in the operating room and
have higher self- esteem, and therefore look and present are associated with the longest down times of one month or
themselves better. more. There is, however, no way to achieve the same level of
• Get enough sleep for YOU: Folks who are well-rested, feel dramatic tightening of skin that these techniques can offer.
better, are more self-confident, and look better. • Liposuction: There are newer variations on this older technique
• If you use any skin care products at all, consider buying physician that have been adapted to the outpatient office setting. Some
grade products instead of department store or off the shelf of these modifications are actually quite exciting and offer the
pharmacy skin care products. Most over-the-counter products possibility of greater safety and less down time. SmartLipo for
have no beneficial effects whatsoever. Spending money on them example utilizes a fiber laser under the skin to lessen bruising and
is therefore a waste of both resources and time. If you are going increase skin tightness following the liposuction itself.
to spend money on skin care, make it count and buy products In any event, for nearly every person, there are ways to help
that contain active ingredients with demonstrated benefit. Any individuals achieve greater self-confidence through an improved
esthetician, dermatologist, or other skin care professional can appearance that can fit any budget. FLL
steer you in the right direction. At our office, esthetician Gail
Trout does a great job directing clients toward products that
work well with each individual’s own particular skin care needs.
In the $100 or less category there are several Dr. William Carter heads both Medical Cosmetics and William Carter’s
possibilities: Family Practice. He is the leading cosmetic medicine practitioner in the
county and is the favorite family physician as well.
• Microdermabrasion: This treatment is a quick office way to
mechanically exfoliate the outer layer or stratum corneum of the
skin, making your skin look fresher and smoother for a period of
time. There is no pain and no down time.
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• A chemical peel: There are a wide variety of mild topical acids
that will chemically exfoliate the outer layer of the skin. This Urban Realtors
treatment has the potential of being either more or less invasive/
effective than microdermabrasion depending upon the type and
concentration of the acid used.
In the less than $500 category:
• Botox! Nothing has caused so much appearance happiness in
the past 10 years than the incredible facial muscle relaxation
that can occur with Botox. Every day we help people eliminate
their problematic between-the-eyebrows frown lines, lift their
eyebrows slightly higher on the face, soften or eliminate crow’s
feet, control migraine headaches, and eliminate problematic
underarm or excessive hand sweating with Botox.
• Small amounts of various facial fillers: Fixed or static creases in
the face can be lifted out with intradermal fillers. To stay less

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Protect the Family Jewels
This phrase may first bring to mind the advice you give
your son as he heads off to his first midget football
practice, but for many Fine Living readers, this phrase
has a meaning much closer to home.
A very timely subject as we enter the gift-giving season ... when it
comes to “valuable articles” as we call them in our business, there
are some severe limitations in the standard homeowner policy that
can really pinch you if you’re caught unaware. And we’re not just
talking about jewelry here. Limitations are also found for silverware,
guns, furs, money
& securities,
as well as fine
art and other
collectibles.
Because these
are typically the
things a burglar is
looking for, the
homeowners’
policy places
limits on “theft,”
paying only up to
certain amounts
for these types of
property, if stolen.
For example,
the standard
homeowner
policy will pay
no more than
$1,500 for
theft of jewelry,
$2,500 for
silverware, and
$2,500 for guns.
Many insurance
companies have
put together
programs for high-value homeowners offering higher coverage
limits for these items. Chubb and Travelers, for example, have
special policies that cover $5,000 for theft of jewelry, while
Westfield’s “Estate” program offers $10,000.
A homeowner or tenant can buy more coverage for these types of
property for an additional premium, and the cost to increase these
“unscheduled” limits isn’t terribly expensive. But when it comes to
items of particular value, there are still some dangerous gaps in
coverage about which to be concerned.
Even though you may increase the theft limit for jewelry,
for example, this increase still doesn’t cover “mysterious
disappearance.” So if a stone falls from its setting and is lost, or if a
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ring is simply misplaced, there is still no coverage. The best way to
protect these items of significant value is to itemize or “schedule”
them specifically on the policy. This type of coverage requires a
detailed description and a recent appraisal or bill-of-sale, and an
additional premium based on the item’s value. Worth noting here,
for items that spend most of their time in a safety-deposit box, there
may be an added discount available.
By scheduling valuable property this way, the homeowner gets
the maximum protection available. Last winter a gentleman’s
expensive Rolex watch slipped from his wrist and was lost in the
snow while skiing. The watch was scheduled, and he was paid in
full, no deductible. A similar situation occurred when a distressed
client called to report her 25th anniversary diamond ring had just
disappeared down the sink. It didn’t turn up when they took apart
the plumbing, but the claim was paid in full because the ring was
itemized on her policy.
Another situation
where you may
get caught with no By scheduling valuable property
coverage is in the this way, the homeowner gets the
“perils” for which maximum protection available.
the valuable item is
covered. In other
words, what causes the loss to the item may not be a covered
cause of loss. A common example when it comes to fragile items
... anything from a collection of fine art to a cellar full of fine wine ...
is breakage. When covering items such as these, be sure breakage,
or in the case of the wine – even spoilage, is a covered peril within
the policy.
Another popular item to schedule and to cover for breakage is a
musical instrument. Some of the cases that students tote back and
forth to school are now carrying “professional-grade” instruments
with some serious price-tags! Plus after seeing what goes on over
the course of a marching band season, maybe itemizing these
instruments isn’t such a bad idea.
Take a look around the house and think about the items of
particular value. Or even better – when you’re doing your home
contents inventory that I so strongly recommend, these items
should stick out like sore thumbs. Whether it’s a baseball card
collection, a display case filled with antique shotguns, or one of
those big holiday gifts in a very small box, these items should not
be treated like sofas or chairs. Be aware, and bring these items to
your agent’s attention. There is simply no replacement for the
right protection. FLL
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Bill is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter, a Certified Insurance
Counselor, and Managing Partner of Ross Insurance Agency. In business for 50
years, they focus on Personal and Business Insurance of all types. You can visit
them at www.rossinsuranceagency.com or call Bill at 717-397-4729.
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BREAKFAST
Dennis Mitchell, Michelle Cruz,
and Justin Broka from 101.3 FM
the

the Rose join us along with contest

winner Amy Heaton to sample the
Chef’s menu at Mazzi.
club

The perfect start to the evening is a cocktail in the fine bar at Mazzi.

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Michelle Cruz, Dinner with the Breakfast Club winner Amy Heaton, and Justin Broka.

Our Dinner with the Breakfast Club winner Amy Heaton, is an 11th grade American Literature teacher at Palmyra High School and
lives in Lititz with her son and daughter. She loves to cook and bake and watch the Food Network. She loves to hang out and play
with her kids and friends, read, watch movies and take quick getaways to nearby cities. For a great dinner, Amy doesn’t have to
go to Philly anymore – just to Leola.

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Pitch
The art of
These are the Moments Conversation
By Kevin Cummings
Is Not Lost
Believe it or not, the off-season starts at the beginning, bloody sock, Hank Aaron’s 714th HR, Roger Clemens 20-strikeout
not at the end. games, the first time you saw the Phillie Phanatic, the Big Red
It Was Just Looking
Machine of the 70s, and the earthquake that shook the World For a Comfortable

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It happens every year. On a day when the grass is at its greenest
and the ballpark lies silent in anticipation, another season finally Series between the A’s and Giants. These moments keep folks Place To Sit
arrives...and just as quickly it leaves. coming back to the ballparks.

On the morning of another season opener, amidst the review
of final to-do lists and the confusion and excitement of Opening
Night, I remind each of the Barnstormers’ staff to find a minute
or two during the festivities to stop and be a fan, to soak in the
atmosphere, and to relish in all that it took to get to that moment.
It’s a very satisfying and powerful moment, but then it’s gone...
much like each season that goes by in a blur.
These are the moments that connect the fans to the team, the
team to the community, and the community to the ballpark. The
ballpark provides many things to many people...a place to relax
after a hard day at work, an
escape from the troubles of the
world, or just a place to see
and to be seen. Whatever the
reason, the ballpark is a season
full of moments just waiting
to happen.
One of the things that has
always seemed unfair about the
ballpark is the off-season. We
all know that it’s coming; yet
when it arrives, it is startlingly
sudden. In a matter of two
hours, the ballpark goes from
a beehive of activity for six
months to a ghost town...no
more smiling fans to greet us at
the gates, no more aroma of
fresh Auntie Anne’s pretzels, no roar of the crowd, no more crack
of the bat, no more I.M.Fun running around the field, and no more
standings to watch. Blink...it’s gone.
At least we have our moments to get us through.
I recently went to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in
Cooperstown, NY...what an awesome time of year to visit this tiny
town on the shores of Otsego Lake. Like the game it celebrates,
I have to imagine this town is virtually unchanged from the days
when it was first settled. It is perfect as the home of baseball
history...everything about it reeks of “Fall Classic”...an idyllic setting
among the fall foliage and cool, crisp air.
The Hall of Fame is a terrific shrine that celebrates the players and
the tradition of the national pastime, but that also celebrates the
great moments of the game. “Remember when?” moments that
take you back...Nolan Ryan’s seven no-hitters, Curt Schilling’s
While the history of baseball at Clipper Magazine Stadium is much
shorter than what I found in Cooperstown, I realized that the
moments and traditions in both are much the same. The great Ah discourse, the
moments of the first
four seasons with
exchange of varying
the Barnstormers At least we have our moments
opinions between people
of all ages and points
are just as important to get us through.
to Lancaster as of view.
any of the ones I
saw at the Hall of Fame. “Remember when?” moments like the
While we cannot
Barnstormers’ inaugural game in 2005, the debut of Cylo, Eric guarantee that all of
Crozier’s inside-the-park home run in the playoffs in 2006, the your conversations will
CODE RED playoff games, Denny Harriger being carried off the be comfortable, we can
field as the conquering hero in the 2006 title game, Jeremy Todd promise that when they
winning the All Star Home Run Derby in Lancaster, Matt LeCroy are carried on across the
stealing third base, or the record Opening Night crowd of 2008. Sonoma dining set, the
These are the moments that have connected the team to this
community like no other that I’ve ever been a part.
conversationalists will be.
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20 years Lancaster residents will be sharing these moments with
the next generation of Barnstormers’ fans.
Over at the ballpark, we’re busy getting ready for our favorite
winter ballpark activity, The Ice Park. It’s not your typical ballpark
activity, but “skating under the stars” can lead to great family
moments around the holidays and during the off-season. If you
haven’t been skating at the ballpark before, slide on over and check
it out starting December 5th.
Besides skating, we’re already spending our off-season working on
plans for the new season, the 5th Anniversary Season. It promises
to be an exciting new chapter, filled with potential moments night
after night. Call the Barnstormers at 509-HITS to find out about
plans for the 2009 season and how you can reserve a front row
seat for your moments today.
But don’t blink; the next off-season will be here too quickly. FLL
Kevin Cummings is the General Manager of the Lancaster Barnstormers. He also
oversees the overall operations of the Clipper Magazine Stadium and its many
non-baseball functions, such as The Ice Park. He is entering his 20th season in the
business of professional sports management. Kevin lives in Manheim Twp with his
wife Chris, and two sons Jake and Michael.

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Music Defined
by Life,
“MY LIFE IN THE BEGINNING WAS NOT ANY
a Life Created
KIND OF SENSATONAL STORY.”
by Music
By Michael Upton / Photography by Steve Stolzfus
In the mid 1990’s, Tim Warfield found himself touring
Europe in support of a jazz legend. This event was certainly a
magnanimous one in the life of a budding professional tenor
saxophonist, but there is no epiphany here. Warfield’s story
has no climactic crescendo, no desperate beginning, and no
triumphant rise over adversity that you hear from so many
other artists—his life is a story of music, where music is art, and
art is the soul.
Tim Warfield is a busy man. Meeting at a small table in Park
City, he introduces himself by apologizing for his attire—gym
clothes. He explains that the last few days have been a furious
string of work... He flew into Harrisburg after playing in North
Carolina and drove to the Poconos last night. Tonight is a
recording academy mixer in Philadelphia, and tomorrow is a
CD release party in Reading. Trying not to be overwhelmed
by his hectic schedule, I press him into telling me about his
experience in Europe.
“It’s much different from here ... the crowds are bigger,” says
Warfield as he recalls the Jimmy Smith European tour that sent
him to France, Italy, Spain, Norway, Holland, and Finland.
“Jimmy Smith was an impeccable musician, and I considered
it an extraordinary honor to be a part of any endeavor that
he created,” Warfield states in a cautious and almost scripted
statement. Then he burst out in laughter. “Most of what happened
on that tour might have to be off the record.”
In 1995, world-renowned, jazz organist Jimmy Smith released a record
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on the Verve label entitled Damn! The European tour was scheduled to
promote that album and also highlight the list of young recording artists
who backed Smith, including Warfield who was hoping for a contract from
Verve. (Smith was the master of the Hammond B3 organ; Miles Davis called
Smith the “eighth wonder of the world,” and Smith is often credited for the
recent resurgence of the B3.) The tour began featuring the famed organist
and ended as the Verve All-Stars Tour—Smith was back in the U.S. The band
played on. The reason why Smith was gone? Speculation abounds.
“Damn! was a very appropriate title,” says Warfield. “Because that’s what you
felt like when the tour was over.”
Touring with a living legend was an experience Warfield will never forget. Yet,
Jimmy Smith is far from the only musician Warfield has accompanied. The list is
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a venerable who’s who of Jazz including Donald Byrd, Marcus Miller, always loved music, and I mean all kinds of music.”
Dizzy Gillespie, Isaac Hayes, Shirley Scott, and Hammond B3 legends
He learned jazz on his own, calling it something fun for him to do. It was
“Papa” John DeFrancesco and Joey DeFrancesco.
this tackling of the sound, which he heard creeping from the crackle of
Warfield’s work with Shirley Scott (trumpet, piano, and B3) led to his old LP’s, that made him the musician he is today. He tried to play what
latest album, One for Shirley. Scott, who passed away in 2002, was he heard.
“Even though I couldn’t play everything, as a matter of fact I
couldn’t play most things, I innately knew when something
wasn’t correct.” Ultimately, years of practice on a boyhood
whim have led to a life of jazz. “I had no idea this was going
to be my life,” he says laughing. “I didn’t know what I was
- Warfield
going to be.”
Warfield started playing shows in 1982, winning many jazz
soloist awards. He was known internationally by 1990.
considered a founder of the modern jazz movement known as soul jazz. Now, he is called upon by the top musicians in the industry to add sax.
Released in May 2008, the album has drawn acclaim from jazz fans However, it is not about the top. Warfield is about the art of jazz.
and critics.
“I know a lot of people who are doing music or entertainment for
Warfield has found himself upon a rather big stage. He knows how he accolades,” says Warfield. “Don’t get me wrong I don’t mind that,
got there ... the love of jazz. Nevertheless, jazz professional was not but if I could figure out a way to do this without
something he set out to become. anyone knowing who I am, that’s exactly what I
Long before Europe, Jimmy Smith and Shirley Scott, Warfield was an would do.”
ordinary kid growing up in an ordinary family in York. He went to a That is not likely to happen. Warfield’s
typical public school (his mother is a retired teacher) and picked up performances are plastered on YouTube.
an instrument not knowing exactly what to do with it or where it Googling his name returns 22,200
would lead him. references. He is working on a Christmas
“When I was nine years old, like every other student, I was album, if it turns out the way he
introduced to a bunch of instruments,” says Warfield wants—deep and soulful, yet
shrugging his shoulders as if he still isn’t sure what clicked marketable for the masses
that day. “I chose one and continued to play it.” of background jazz
listeners—the
It may be cliché, but maybe he didn’t choose
the instrument that day, maybe it chose
him. As a young boy, Warfield’s home Continued
was constantly filled with music, mostly on page
jazz. His parents grew up with jazz; they 20
danced to jazz. He quickly names his
family as the biggest influence in his life.
He dates his exposure to jazz back as far
as the womb—not that he remembers
“Stardust” and “Summertime” in
embryonic echoes, jazz just became an
elemental force in his life.
“As a result of that, when I was
introduced to the band instruments
in school I thought we were going to
play jazz,” says Warfield then laughs.
“I didn’t know we were going to play
classical music.”
Not that there is anything wrong
with classical, in the first five minutes
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of meeting Warfield he told me
numerous times that he listens to
all types of music. The radio was
a constant for him while growing
up. When it was time to put on
something other than jazz, there were
a couple classical albums in the Warfield
home, a little bit of gospel, and a little,
little bit of R&B.
“The best bands, Earth, Wind & Fire,
Stevie Wonder, those R&B artists who
were influenced by jazz musicians,” he
explains. “That’s what I listened to ... I’ve
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album will surely appeal to music lovers everywhere. Jazz (n.) \’jaz\: American music developed especially from ragtime

Bringing your
For the next ten minutes we talk about the definition of jazz—and and blues and characterized by propulsive syncopated rhythms,
even using the word definition takes on a connotation too static for polyphonic ensemble playing, varying degrees of improvisation, and
where our conversation goes. He poses a question to listeners after a often deliberate distortions of pitch and timbre.
performance: “What are you left with? If it’s just a rush of adrenaline like - Merriam-Webster Dictionary
watching a reality show or a sports game, then
you were probably given something
that’s not true.”
True. Art. Feel. These words
“ART IS SUPPOSED TO IMMITATE LIFE.”
- Warfield
inner beauty out.
resonate from Warfield as
we discuss jazz. “Not all
music is just music; there is
some music that is also classified as art,” That’s not the definition we devised. “For me it’s really about giving
he says looking at me to make sure I’m
something that will hopefully change someone’s life; it can be on the Choosing your plastic surgeon is an important
level of minutia ... it’s really about everyone else,” he says. “I just
hearing him correctly. “Art is something
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That’s what jazz should do. The essence Creative Writing from The University of Maine at Farmington. This piece is dedicated to
of jazz, he says, should leave listeners his father-in-law, Jake Law, who tuned Michael in to the Hammond B3.
knowing, “This is jazz; I feel this.”

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FLL contributing writer, Maia Cargas, took absence this issue to wed her fiancé, Christopher
Ginder. The wedding was at the Inn at Leola Village (Casa Di Fiore) on October fourth.
Congratulations Maia and Chris! Above is the blushing bride with her new hubby and her sisters,
Zoe Cargas (right) and Rachel Ketner (left).

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Loving Lititz Every 2nd featured music of all genres,
shopping, and delicious food. Even Silo from the
Barnstormers could not stay away.
First Fridays downtown are always an “Artful”
event. We stopped by (clockwise from top left);
Christianne David Gallery, Living Light Gallery,
Gallery 2, The Lancaster Arts Hotel, and Living
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FIRST FRIDAYS
At The Arts Hotel
November:
LINDA MYLIN ROSS • Catscapes
First Friday Artist’s Reception, November 7, 5:00 to 8:00
Exhibition continues thru December 3rd
Linda Mylin Ross is intrigued by her feline
companions and their characteristic playful
abandon. In this recent collection of work,
she captures them as “They observe, stalk,
and cavort in the shadowy periphery of
our domestic consciousness.” In this series
of drawings, she says, “Charcoal is used to
create the world of texture, pattern, and
light and dark that our wild-at-heart felines
inhabit.” Charcoal is Linda’s specialty, and she often addresses
environmental issues in this medium, drawing inspiration from
the Lancaster County countryside. An earlier series, “The
Turtle’s View” is currently featured in the Presidential Suite at
the Lancaster Arts Hotel.
December:
GREGORY BLUE
First Friday Artist’s Reception,December 5, 5:00 to 8:00
A Toast
Exhibition continues thru December 31st
Dreams are the manifestations of the unconscious mind. Rather
than recreate an exact representation of a place, I attempt to
capture universal themes that are more familiar to everyone.
Landscape painting affords me the greatest opportunity to
remain representational while continuing to abstract my
imagery. It is the constant redefinition of the boundary
between abstract and figurative work that holds my interest and
continues to provide a means of interpreting the way in which
To Ten Years!
I see the world. The transition of light during the course of the
day, influenced by weather and season, provides an infinite Stop by and raise a glass to celebrate.
wellspring of inspiration from which to draw.
January:
MITCH LYONS • Mid-winter Blues
First Friday Artist’s Reception, January 2, 2009, 5:00 to 8:00
Exhibition continues thru February 4th
Mitch Lyons has been working with clay since he received his
Master of Fine Arts Degree in Ceramics from the Tyler School
of Art in 1968. He has pioneered a technique for printing
with clay that has earned him praise as a true innovator in the
art world. The process sounds complicated but consists of
working on a slab of stoneware clay. Lyons mixes China clay
powder with water to create a milkshake-like emulsion, called
a slip, which he then colors with pigment. Various colored slips
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