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LEADING LADIES IN ADAMS COUNTY A Note From the Publisher Complimentary | March / April 2018 from area high schools. Times sports editor Josh Martin does a great job profiling MAGAZINE DeLawder and providing historical Gettysburg & Surrounding Areas perspective on past female wrestlers at area high schools. A publication of There are several other great feature Gettysburg Times, LLC stories on current and past female leaders PO Box 3669, Gettysburg, PA from Adams County. Please make sure you check them all out. Special thanks to the Gettysburg Area Historical Society for their publisher BY HARRY HARTMAN help with putting this issue together. With Harry Hartman the support of our partners at the historical I moved to Adams County and Editor society, we were able to profile five women Gettysburg in 2013 and it did not take Alex J. Hayes who were leaders in our community when me long to realize we have a very special times were different and it was unusual to community for many reasons. One of Magazine Design see a woman taking a leading role outside those reasons is the strong women and their Kristine Celli of the home. voices that are respected and listened to One of our newest contributing writers Contributing throughout the area. and someone we all know very well, This issue of Companion Magazine is Writers Michael Cooper White, got to sit down dedicated to the Women of Adams County. Michael Cooper-White with three of the current leading ladies in There are many very special women who Jim Hale Adams County and provides a detailed take the lead in our community, and our Ashley Andyshak Hayes perspective of all three of these special staff has searched to find a small sampling Mary Grace Keller women. of these women who do some great things Josh Martin Another feature in this issue looks to make our Gettysburg and Adams at what Adams County and some great County a better place for all of us. Photography organizations in the area are doing to help In most parts of the country as the John Armstrong children with Autism. I have a niece who calendar moves to March, you can tell it’s Jim Hale is Autistic and I know I am thankful that almost spring, as spring training begins Mary Grace Keller there are many more programs available to for Major League Baseball, and in Adams Darryl Wheeler help children who suffer from this disease. County you can tell it is almost spring as Kudos to Jim Hale for seeking out this Advertising Sales district, regional, and state championships story and telling it so well. Brooke Asper for high school wrestling get underway. This is also our Easter edition so please As we all know, high school and youth Tanya Parsons check out some of our submitted Easter wrestling in this area are HUGE!!! This Nancy Pritt recipes and Easter photos. month’s issue has a great feature story on Montana DeLawder. For this edition of Companion The Gettysburg Companion is published bimonthly and distributed throughout the Montana is a female wrestler for Magazine I had the honor to write area. Gettysburg Area High School and she is the editor’s note for Alex Hayes. I am The Gettysburg Companion can be mailed truly something special. While her success nowhere near the editor or journalist to you for $27 per year (six issues) or $42 for two years (12 issues). Discount rates are as a freshman has been inspiring, she that Alex is but it was an honor to fill available for multiple subscriptions. You can follows a line of several female wrestlers those very big shoes of his for this issue. subscribe by sending a check, money order or credit card information to the address above, going online to gettysburgcompanion. Calendar ��4 com or by calling 717-334-1131. WOMEN OF COUNTY'S PAST ��6 All information contained herein is protected by copyright and may not be used without 10 Adams County Leading Women �� written permission from the publisher or READER SUBMITTED PHOTOS ��13 editor. STAFF SUBMITTED RECIPES �� 14 Information on advertising can be obtained GIRL SCOUTS ��15 by calling the Gettysburg Times at 717-334-1131. AUTISM FUN NIGHT ��19 Visit GettysburgCompanion.com for ADAMS COUNTY HALL OF FAME �� 21

Contents additional information on advertisers. 2 3 WEDNESDAYS MARCH 28 APRIL 28 College Wednesdays! 18th Annual Callie Awards APRIL 21 Hard Cider Run Liberty Mountain Resort Gettysburg Hotel 3rd Annual Hauser Estate Winery www.libertymountainresort.com www.ywcagettysburg.org www.hauserestate.com MUSIC DAY AUTISM WALK MARCH 7 MARCH 17 APRIL 3 & EXPO Cirque Eloize: “Saloon” Rosè Spring Trunk Show Saturday, April 7 Irish At Gettysburg The Gettysburg Rec Park APRIL 28 Majestic Theater Antrim 1844 Dobbin House Tavern 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.focusnonprofit.org Hidden Figures Film & Discussion www.gettysburgmajestic.org www.antrim1844.com A free, open-house celebration of the United Lutheran Seminary www.dobbinhouse.com Adams County Arts Council’s 25th Anniversary www.ywcagettysburg.org MARCH 11 APRIL 5 featuring APRIL 21 MARCH 18 Music Together® Demo Class • Instrument Girl Scout Cookie Pairing Dublin Irish Dance: Read Between the Vines Andrea Picard Boecker & APRIL 29 Hauser Estate Winery Adams County Arts Council Petting Zoo • Community Music Student “Stepping Out” Showcase • Gamelan Gita Semara • Irene Kim (Piano / Violin) 2018 Music, Gettysburg! www.hauserestate.com Majestic Theater 717-334-5006 or www.adamsarts.org If Music Be the Food...Concert Cross Keys Village Professional Artist Series Hymn Festival www.gettysburgmajestic.org For more information, visit: Nicarry Meetinghouse, Cross Keys Village Gettysburg Seminary Chapel MARCH 13 – 31 APRIL 6 www.adamsarts.org www.crosskeysvillage.org www.musicgettysburg.org MARCH 23 First Friday, Gettysburg Style Ad sponsored by March Madness Toy Drive www.gettysburgretailmerchants.com www.adamscountymusic.com for Children’s Cancer Gettysburg College APRIL 21 APRIL 29 Antique & Vintage Recovery Foundation Jazz Dispatch Concert Chat with an Author Schmicker Hall, Gettysburg College Outdoor Market The Naional Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg www.gettysburg.edu/academics/conservatory APRIL 8 Rebel's Roost Antique Emporium 339 S. 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Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727 www.gettysburgaccommodations.com pera erformance Gettysburg College O P www.ywcagettysburg.org MARCH 25 Contact 301-447-6606 Spring Choral Concert Majestic Theater Palm Sunday Mass MARCH 31 Christ Chapel, Gettysburg College www.gettysburgmajestic.org The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Eggstra Special Event MAY 5 MARCH 30 Rotary Club Gettysburg 339 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Good Friday Mass / The The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg APRIL 15 APRIL 28 Lobster Dinner Contact 301-447-6606 Lord’s Passion www.theoutletshoppesatgettysburg.com My Father's Dragon Gettysburg College Symphony The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Gettysburg Fire Hall Majestic Theater Orchestra Concert www.gettysburgrotary.org MARCH 29 339 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727 APRIL 1 www.gettysburgmajestic.org Majestic Theater Holy Thursday Mass of the Contact 301-447-6606 Easter Sunday Mass www.gettysburgmajestic.org Lord's Supper The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton MAY 5 APRIL 13 APRIL 28 Annual Tears Turns 30 The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton MARCH 31 339 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Gettysburg College 339 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Easter Vigil Contact 301-447-6606 South Adams County Winery Wind Symphony Mountain www.adamscountywinery.com Contact 301-447-6606 The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Majestic Theater Fairgrounds est 339 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727 www.gettysburgmajestic.org F Contact 301-447-6606 Deb Gibbons 717-521-7891 or [email protected]

4 5 Elsie Singmaster Lewars (1879-1958)

Known as Gettysburg’s “First Lady of letters,” Elsie Singmaster Lewars wrote scores of short stories and more than a dozen books during her 79 years. Born in Schuylkill Haven, she moved with her family to Gettysburg in 1901 when her father, John Alden Singmaster, joined the faculty W men of the Lutheran Seminary. He later served as president of the seminary for 20 years. large piece of Elsie’s short stories were published in dozens of periodicals, including Youth’s Companion, the Saturday Evening Post, Harper’s, the Ladies’ Home Journal, and the Atlantic Monthly, among others. The majority of her books were written for Story by Ashley Andyshak Hayes and about young people, including “A Boy at Gettysburg.” Photos courtesy of In 1916, she became the first woman to receive an honorary Adams County Historical Society degree, a Doctorate of Literature, from Gettysburg College (then Pennsylvania College). Despite her great success in the literary field, Elsie’s skills and ambitions were not limited to writing. During World War Annie Warner, center, is pictured at the groundbreaking ceremony for Annie Warner Hospital in 1919. Annie’s I, she helped organize the Gettysburg chapter of the American husband, John, donated the land and money needed to build the hospital when Annie became ill with the flu Red Cross, and she later served as chapter chair, a position she and doctors questioned if she would survive. held until 1946. She also served as a member of the first board of directors of the Adams County Free Library Association, Elsie Singmaster was an author who was a strong supporter established in 1944. According to her obituary in the of co-education at Gettysburg College “in days when it Gettysburg Times, she was a strong supporter of co-education was controversial.” at Gettysburg College “in days when it was controversial.” Elsie died in 1958 after a series of strokes left her bedridden for the final two years of her life.

Johnstown Flood. She later became the assistant superintendent of Lavinia Dock nursing at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and served as superintendent (1858-1956) of the Illinois Training School at Cook County Hospital. Following her desire to return to direct nursing care, she moved Lavinia Dock was born in Harrisburg, but her family had strong to New York City, where she worked with the city’s poor at the ties to Adams County. Her father, Gilliard, attended Gettysburg Henry Street Settlement House. She also lectured in the nursing College, and the family home was located in Caledonia, near program at the Teachers College of Columbia University, and Fayetteville. A respected nurse and a pioneering suffragist, Lavinia wrote and published several books that became standard issue in spent much of her working life in large cities, but retired to the nursing schools across the country, including “Materia Medica for family home and remained in Adams County until her death in Nurses” and a four-volume “History of Nursing.” 1956. Lavinia’s other passion was women’s suffrage. Over the course Lavinia’s nursing career began in 1884, when she decided of two decades, she was arrested multiple times and jailed twice for her demonstrations in support of women’s right to vote. In Throughout Adams County’s history, women have contributed to to attend Bellevue Hospital Nursing School in New York City. 1912, she was one of five women who completed a 170-mile hike According to an article published in a 1997 issue of “Adams its success in a number of ways: as writers, nurses, teachers, and from New York City to Albany to present a suffrage petition to County History,” Lavinia made this decision despite the absence the governor. Following her final arrest in 1917, she retired to of financial need and the general attitude of the day which philanthropists. Below is a short history of five of these women. Thank the family home in Adams County, where she continued to write opposed women seeking employment. Upon graduation from articles for nursing publications and on other issues, including you to the Adams County Historical Society and the Gettysburg Times Bellevue, she worked as a visiting nurse, assisting during a yellow labor laws. fever outbreak in Jacksonville, Fla., and in the aftermath of the for providing access to this information. Lavinia developed pneumonia and died at the Chambersburg

6 7 Hospital, where she was being treated for a hip fracture. “Looking back over the past may be much overdone. It may ADAMS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Her perspective on the importance of history and historical result in an undue veneration for what is behind us in time unless interpretation is made clear in a quote from an article in the we relate it very clearly to the present and so gain an intelligent Annie www.achs-pa.org American Journal of Nursing: certainty of how and where we mean to go in the future.” Warner

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Colored School for 16 years, and she later served as treasurer of the to Annie’s obituary, her National Association of Army Nurses. Many years later, Sally’s diaries were husband said at the time: “I published by her great-great granddaughter, Sarah Sites Thomas. am going to build a hospital as a memorial to my wife, in the event she dies, or as a thank-offering in the event Annie Danner she recovers.” John donated an estimated (1833-1920) $20,000 plus an additional $5,000 in land to establish The Danner family was instrumental in establishing the Adams County chapter of the Young Women’s Christian Association. Though the hospital in the southwest she died before the local YWCA got off the ground, Annie was perhaps the most passionate of all the family members about the welfare part of Gettysburg Borough. of working girls and the need for a local organization to assist and support them. Adams County residents According to a history of the YWCA written by Carolyn Blocher, members of the local Acorn Club, a group for business women, had donated additional money stayed at a YWCA facility while on vacation. They were interested in starting a YWCA chapter in Adams County, but found it to be cost- to complete the project, and prohibitive. John and Annie were pictured When Irene Danner Reinwald, Annie’s youngest sister and last remaining member of the family, died in 1923, the family home at 8 with shovels breaking ground Lincoln Square was willed for the establishment of a local YWCA. In honor of its founder, the YWCA established an Annie Danner Club at the site on March 18, 1919. in 1927 with the intent “to help each member understand herself more clearly, see herself in relation to the world of which she is a part, The first patient was treated and to satisfy a longing for the worthwhile both for herself and her fellow workers, through wholesome recreation and a self-governing at the hospital in March of club.” Club meetings often included light entertainment to provide a much-needed break for young women, who often worked long 1921. hours in the county’s silk mill, furniture factory, or two shirt factories. Club members also performed service to the community. Annie died at her home on The YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County operated at the Lincoln Square location until the 1980s, when the present-day facility was Baltimore Street in 1927. constructed on Fairfield Road in Cumberland Township.

8 9 Front Cover Photo By John Armstrong Featuring Across town at the community college, HACC Vice President were finally rewarded as she donned the coveted yellow shirt. For Left: Janet Riggs, Middle: Deb Adamik, Right: Jackie Dwyer Shannon Harvey, is a recipient of one of this year’s YWCA those convinced that a woman must work twice as hard as a man Gettysburg & Adams County Callie Awards for outstanding to succeed in certain arenas, Dwyer’s Navy promotion story offers women leaders. confirmation. An Abundance of She reports that, “HACC is deeply committed to an Dwyer reflects that women have made great strides in many environment characterized by inclusion, cultural sensitivity, ways as she muses, “People forget it wasn’t long ago that women respect and safety.” couldn’t have a credit card in their own names, or own property.” Both HACC and Gettysburg College have diversity officers, Still, she believes, we remain in an era when forging alliances and all three institutions have personnel responsible to ensure with colleagues of both genders is critical for women to succeed. compliance with U.S. Title IX anti- “Straight white males still hold the power in so many arenas,” discrimination requirements. she concluded, “and if they don’t give us opportunities, we won’t Leading Women be able to prove we can do it.” Working Together for a “Healthy Adams County” She expresses appreciation for the warm welcome she has Women also lead the way in the realms of received in the Gettysburg area, with a board that’s “easy to in Adams County recreation, fitness and social services. work for and open to adaptability.” by Michael Cooper-White When a group convenes to coordinate President of Wellspan’s Gettysburg Hospital and multiple other healthcare centers, Jane Hyde, oversees an entity with When the great Civil War battle was fought here a days when only two of 35 courses she took were taught by efforts promoting citizens’ health and well- nearly $200 million in annual net revenue, century and a-half ago, those regarded as heroes were adjunct women faculty. Janet reminisced that her mother being, eight of the ten persons around the SHANNON HARVEY serving thousands of patients. She finds it almost all men. initially expressed doubts about her plans to become a professor table are women. Women hold top spots at “rewarding that this community fosters a Today, so many of our local leaders engaged in heroic and also raise a family. the YWCA, Gettysburg Area Recreational climate in which women’s leadership gifts work are women. “After earning a college degree,” Riggs reported, “my Authority (GARA), Gettysburg are embraced.” She points to a key mentor In some sectors— higher education, recreation, and Mom went to secretarial school so she could get a job.” Hospital, Survivors Inc., South Central earlier in her career who “recognized my social services in particular—nearly all the current chief Watching Janet succeed, her mother became her most Community Action Programs, Adams entrepreneurial spirit and invited me to join executives are female. A tally of women who bear stalwart supporter. County Office on Aging, United Way, her leadership team.” the titles of president, principal, CEO or executive When asked what brings her the greatest joy as Manos Unidas Hispanic American Hyde believes women continue to face director in Adams County agencies and institutions president, she responded without hesitation: “I love Center, Adams County Arts Council, ASHLEY ANDYSHAK HAYES barriers, and that both men and women readily exceeds two dozen. Dozens more also serve being around this age group of students, watching them Adams County Library, and several sometimes are reticent to challenge in senior level leadership positions, including as grow and learn and undergo transformation.” She also other non-profit agencies. themselves. government employees, elected officials, and volunteer commented on the rewards of observing parents rejoice at The YWCA Executive Director MARY GRACE “You have to find your voice and be board officers. the growth and development of their daughters and sons. Deb Geesey’s journey to the top spot KELLER open to take risks.” Each of these dynamic leaders in our community In the current climate, where public attention has been mirrors Riggs’. Geesey was a long- While not having direct authority in has a compelling story of how she rose to a top spot riveted in recent months by the exposure of widespread time employee prior to the board tapping her to serve as executive matters of patient care, Jane’s greatest joy in her organization. The handful interviewed for sexual harassment and abuse on the part of high-profile director. is found when her influence “has made a this article would be the first to say that their personal men, the spotlight is focused on every organization’s efforts By contrast, GARA’s relatively new chief executive, Jackie Dwyer, was brought in all difference for a patient or family.” achievements are merely representative of the extraordinary to create safe space and prevent abuse, as well as confront DEB Like all our schools and other contributions of so many others. abusers when their misdeeds come to light. The college’s the way from California to serve at the Rec GEESEY Park during a time when the new entity community agencies, Wellspan, the Leaders in Higher Education personnel policies and student handbook offer clear guidance formed by Cumberland Township and the YWCA and GARA all take strong Gettysburg College is widely recognized as one of the on boundaries of appropriate behavior for all employees and Borough of Gettysburg was still struggling measures to ensure the safety of users of their facilities and nation’s top-ranked small liberal arts institutions. Its president, enrollees. Gettysburg’s policies establish reporting procedures to gain the community’s confidence. That programs. Thorough criminal background checks are conducted Dr. Janet Morgan Riggs, has been a member of the college for any community members who feel they have been violated, it has done so under Dwyer’s leadership is for all employees, and codes of ethics established to guide community for 45 years since enrolling as a student in the and ensure prompt investigation and safety measures to protect attested by members of the GARA board interactions with clients, patients and members. The leadership fall of 1973. Hers is a story of someone working their way victims against further abuse. Recognizing that developing VANESSA of directors and many others. styles of those who head these service agencies is marked by up through the ranks in one institution—from professor of a healthy climate requires more than enacting policies, the PELLECHIO Before college, Dwyer enlisted in an open-door policy whereby they encourage that concerns be psychology to departmental chair, a stint in the President’s president assured, “We’re trying to do even more outreach and the U.S. Navy, and soon after 9/11 was brought to their attention. Office as a special assistant to the late Gordon Haaland, and as education.” assigned to the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. Not content Behind-the-Scenes Leaders are Legion the college’s provost prior to being named the institution’s 14th Similar policies and abuse-prevention measures are in place at to settle into roles more typically assigned to female sailors, While some leaders serve in highly visible public positions, president. Gettysburg’s other two higher educational institutions—United Jackie aspired to take on one of the most challenging and many others work more quietly and behind the scenes in efforts Students refer to her affectionately simply as “JMR.” Lutheran Seminary, where Dr. Theresa Latini is in her first year dangerous duties on the giant floating airfield—as a “yellow-shirt” that seldom make headlines. Main Street Gettysburg President Reflecting on her own journey to the top spot at the college, as president, and the Gettysburg campus of Harrisburg Area responsible for the pre- and post-launch movement of all aircraft and CEO Deb Adamik is an example of such an unsung hero. where she presides over a 2,600-member student body, Community College (HACC). on the 4-acre flight deck. She worked below deck at assigned Midway in the process of preparing for the grand observance of and faculty and staff workforce of over 700, Riggs spoke of The Seminary was once an all-male institution. Today, half of secretarial duties during the day, and then volunteered “upstairs” the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, a multi-agency encouragement received from both male and female mentors. those preparing for ministry are women. The Seminary requires driving tractors during the most perilous night time hours. steering committee turned to Adamik to chair the effort. Those of She recalled how much things have changed since her student all students to complete workshops that will enable them to help churches ensure safe space for all who enter their sanctuaries. “I was working 20 hours a day,” she reports, and her efforts us who served with that group witnessed Adamik’s gift for getting 10 11 people with diverse interests and responsibilities to come together Again, many new leaders work quietly far from the public and envision every possible scenario that could evolve during a eye. At Fairfield airport’s Mid-Atlantic Soaring Association, for summer-long series of events. Time and again in our meetings, example, the only female flight instructor, Catherine Williams, Easter’s Best! she would say quietly but insistently, “We need to think outside was recently chosen by her peers and its board as Chief Flight Reader Submitted Photos the box. We only have one shot at this, and we all need to work Instructor. Similarly, at Gettysburg’s Regional Airport, 2d Lt together to get it right.” Sarah Kotlinski is a leading officer and mentor for aspiring aviator Despite advances by women and greater acceptance of their cadets in the Gettysburg Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol. leadership, Adamik echoes others’ conclusion that women Younger Leaders Rising often must work harder and navigate the politics of some male Looking to the future, a quick glance around the community colleagues’ continuing dismissive attitudes. is reassuring that emerging younger leaders are already “We’re still fighting for respect,” she reflected, pointing to demonstrating their competence and commitment. The requests women receive for tasks many men consider beneath Gettysburg Times own ranks include outstanding young them. journalists like Ashley Andyshak Hayes, Vanessa Pellechio and Adamik describes her vision of “collaborative leadership,” a Mary Grace Keller. At the Gettysburg Hospital Foundation, a counterpoint to top-down or command-and-control direction. A recent United Seminary graduate, Kristin Vought, is Director of feminist style is “more like a willow tree, more agile” and focuses Development. Kaycee Kemper, vice president at Adams Economic on team-building. “Stronger leaders, men or women,” concludes Alliance, and Stacey Fox, vice president at Destination Gettysburg Adamik, “are the ones who are most humble.” She too finds her are but two others among many up-and-coming “executive ready” Upper Adams Red Hats for Easter Bonnets greatest joy watching others flourish, and feels a deep measure Biglerville senior citizens show their Easter Bonnets/Hats leaders who will be prepared to assume top spots in their current at April 12, 1995 meeting: Apple Darlins & Country Bumpkins of satisfaction “if I have made some small contribution to their organizations or elsewhere if given the opportunity. and Biglerville Senior Citizens (1995) Seated (L-R): Zelma Taylor, Alma Brodbeck, Helen Rex, Doris success.” Girls and boys growing up in the Gettysburg area after the great Brough, Cathy Bigham, Margaret Stall-Smith, Julia Bucher, While in some areas, the traditional pattern of male Civil War battle may well have concluded that the only ones who Mary Jane Fair. Standing: Elaine Ecker, Hazel Lawver, predominance still prevails—fire companies, law enforcement, could be named heroes were men. Thanks to the host of inspiring Daisy Sheaffer, Madeline Ehlman, Nora Smick, the judiciary, the local clergy ranks and some businesses—in local leaders, as they look around themselves today, our young Evalene Sell, Barbara Ditzler, Zell Thomas, Norman Blocher, President other realms where men were typically “at the top,” new winds are people of both genders can find reasons to believe those who tell blowing as well. them, “You can be anything you want to be.”

Gettysburg Borough Council Vice President Jake Schinder 1982

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Ingredients: Hands reach out to grab a drill, while another pair sands still in place today, growing the next 6 BoiledDeviled Eggs Eggs wood back and forth. generation of leaders. 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish Some hands mix concrete, others dig a hole and Maddie and her mother 2 tsp Mustard, Salt & Pepper, for taste drive in rebar. These hands are anything but idle. Wendy, troop leader and 1 Mini Carrot, 1 Sweet Midget Pickle Although these hands are small, their owners Girl Scout alumna, are firm (or you can also use a few pieces of relish) know that doesn't keep them from being leaders believers that Girl Scouts • Remove yolks and Directions: and achieving their goal. builds leadership skills. • Cut zig zag pattern around middle Cutof egg strip off pickle and then • Cut small slice off bottom of egg Salt Ten-year-old Maddie Brubaker and her Junior Maddie defines a good place in a bowl • Cut carrot so that you end up with 6 small triangles • Mash yolks with a fork and stir in mayonnaise, Transfer pickle mixturerelish and to mustardzippered •bag Girl Scout Troop built a "blessing box" last May leader as "somebody make 12 small squares • • Place eyes and behind the Gettysburg Presbyterian Church. who can teach" and help and pepper, to taste • Mix until consistency is smooth and creamy • JoAnneGraphic Designer • Pipe mixture into cooked egg whites, piping until over full and clip corner for piping The wooden box sits atop a post at the others, or "anybody that beaks in place • Top each bottom with its top half Turner edge of the church parking lot, facing does something kind." East High Street. Open the glass door "It's putting others above and inside you'll find food, scarves, yourself," Wendy added. toiletries, pet supplies, gently used Her troop practices this by Asparagus books, and more. volunteering in the community on The budding leaders of Troop 80096 a regular basis. Wendy said she and the Ingredients: are not alone in their desire to serve assistant leaders allow the scouts to generate their own ideas 1 1/2 lbs Asparagus, Tarttrimmed the community. In fact, Girl Scouts about what they want to do. 8 oz. softened cream cheese have been striving to "make the world In January, the girls went to SpiriTrust Lutheran, The 1 tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin Salt and pepper • a better place," like the Girl Scout Village at Gettysburg to make crafts with senior citizens. 1 sheet Puff pastry, frozen Promise says, since the organization was "We made cookies and we bent hangers in the shape of 1 cup of parmesan cheese founded in 1912. hearts," Maddie said. Bake the pastry for about Juliette Gordon Low started Girl The troop prepared the clothes hangers beforehand and Directions Unroll puff pastry & poke all over with a fork • • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees • Bring a large skillet of water to a boil, add the asparagus & Scouts with a troop of 18 in Savannah, Georgia, according to when they came to SpiriTrust they helped seniors tie bits of fabric 12 minutes, or until lightly golden and puffed • GSUSA. They hiked, swam, camped, played basketball, but above around them to make wreaths for their doors. Remove the asparagus to a plate and Spread toss thewith cheese the olive mixture oil, salt evenly & pepper; over the set top aside of the• cook 2-4 minutes • Brush the exposed all else, they offered a hand to those in need. The scouts also keep busy maintaining the blessing box. They Whisk together cream cheese & 3/4 cup Parmesan Layer • the asparagus evenly over the cheese • Graphic Designer Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan Kristine pastry, leaving a 1” border all the way around • The values Girl Scouts started with more than 100 years ago are receive donations from the church to keep it stocked, but Wendy Return to the oven and bake for 15-20 min • crust with olive oil • 14 Celli 15 said they've also discovered items they did not put in the box. It A minimum of 80 hours is suggested for completing the Gold Katelyn break out of her shell, and saw Allie, now 28, learn how around. Motter said both troops enjoy learning about STEM, so looks like people are taking items and donating some, too. Award, according to GSUSA. to express herself. the experience left quite the impact on them. "It's a need and it's really being used," Wendy said. Worley estimates she impacted about 100 children through her Motter remembers a time when Katelyn saw a senior citizen "Girl Scouts instills a wonderful fellowship amongst girls," Maddie said clinics at Spring Grove, the East Berlin Area Community Center, struggling to carry her groceries and asked if she could help her. Motter said. she had fun and Jewish community center. The act spurred her father to lend a hand, too. Carrie Stuart, already a leader in the community as president building the Worley's high school tennis coach, Holly Metzger-Brown, served "She wouldn't have done that if she hadn't been in Girl of the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce, found herself blessing box as a mentor during the project. Scouts," Motter said. leading in a new capacity when she got involved with Girl Scouts. and taking a Having earned her Bronze and Silver awards earlier in scouting, The kids aren't the only ones who've benefitted from Girl Stuart is co-leader of her daughter Chloe's Junior Girl Scout step outside Worley said getting the Gold was a great way to finish off her 13 Scouts, though. troop in East Berlin and co-lead of Juliette Low Service Unit her comfort years in Girl Scouts. Serving as a troop leader and cookie program liaison, Motter within GSPHA. Her younger daughter Carley just became a zone. "It's not just Brownies. A lot of people, when they think of Girl said she has learned to work more efficiently, be organized, kind, Daisy, the first level of Girl Scouts. "There Scouts, they think it's for younger girls," Worley said. and patient. Stuart, having only been a Brownie in her youth, found herself isn't a line "I think it's important for girls, especially my age...to be in Girl Motter said she loves how Girl Scouts encourages young volunteering to co-lead Carley's troop in East Berlin, Troop between Scouts because it can make them feel like they're actually a part of women to face their problems "head on," even though society 80650. what is a something," Worley said. might teach girls to "look the other way." Between sports, clubs, church groups, and other activities, boy activity Through scouts, Worley said she discovered her crafty side, Motter's Cadette and Junior troops had the chance to Stuart sees children being pulled in all sorts of directions, making and what practiced communication skills through cookie selling, followed practice problem solving when the STEM (Science, Technology, it difficult to recruit girls to scouting. She thinks it's worthwhile is a girl the values in the Girl Scout Promise and Law, learned first aid and Engineering and Math) Mobile came to visit. for girls to make time for Girl Scouts. activity," CPR, and served her community. Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania (GSHPA) brings this "It just builds those skills that they don't necessarily get in Wendy "It always pushes you to try to achieve something," Worley said mobile classroom to scouts so they can learn about the school," Stuart said, naming leadership, team building, and said. of the organization. STEM fields, Motter said. The scouts confidence. She One of her favorite memories of scouting was visiting Arlington learned coding One of the benefits of Girl Scouts is that it provides a female said Girl National Cemetery each year with Troop 20501 to lay wreaths on and programed space in which girls can thrive and be inspired by other female Scouts graves. Worley said the experience with Wreaths Across America little robots leaders, Stuart said. shows taught her the importance of honoring veterans. to "Just giving them that self-confidence and ability to express girls it's Her troop also took trips to go white water rafting, hiking, and run themselves is so important," Stuart said. OK to to the Flight 93 memorial. Through these experiences, Worley Through their troops, girls get to choose what activities they pick made a life-long friend. She and Karena Myers started scouts want to do and places they'd like to go, under the guidance of up a hammer or earn your social together in Daisies and are still close-knit. troop leaders and parent volunteers. butterfly patch. You can be whatever you want to be. Worley said one of the best parts of scouting is the people. Stuart said her troop is especially passionate about rescue Wendy said the troop relies on experts in the community to "I just feel like you can't get that anywhere else," Worley said. shelters and helping animals. Through cookie sales, they were able instill this message and teach girls new skills. Aaron Heistand of For a troop leader in New Oxford, that feeling of sisterhood to donate funds to a local shelter. Heistand Home Repair, Schmuck's Lumber Co., Gettysburg Glass runs deep. Jen Motter has three daughters, all of whom have been Although Stuart is already serving in a leadership capacity in Co., and Len Dick Signs donated their time and supplies to help involved in Girl Scouts. her work life, she says Girl Scouts helped hone some of her skills Troop 80096 build the blessing box, according to Wendy. Motter was in Girl Scouts as a child for a few years but didn’t and teach her new ones. Knowing what it's like to be a volunteer The troop's effort earned them their Bronze Award, the highest find her true passion for the organization until she became a through Girl Scouts, Stuart said she finds more patience for honor a Girl Scout Junior can receive. volunteer. volunteers that help the chamber. While the Gettysburg troop worked toward this goal, an East "I leave Girl Scouts every Tuesday night with a smile on my As co-lead of the service unit, Stuart assists with promotion Berlin Girl Scout was on her way to earning the Gold Award. face," Motter said. of community events, manages social media, and sends out The Gold Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Motter is a leader for her youngest daughter newsletters. Girl Scouts has even provided her with new Senior or Ambassador (high school age) can Madelyn's troop of Juniors, Troop 80965. She connections in the community, which helps with her day job. achieve. It is comparable to Eagle Scout in Boy also co-leads Cadette Troop 80094 in New "It really just extends your family and your network," Stuart Scouts. Oxford. Her daughter Katelyn is a Senior in said. Rachel Worley, 19, earned her Gold after Girl Scouts, eldest daughter Allie finished She encourages girls to try out Girl Scouts, come to an event, graduating from Spring Grove and before scouts, and husband Eric is a volunteer. and see what it's about. As for adults, the organization is always starting at West Chester University. Altogether, Motter has 21 years of Girl looking for parent volunteers, Stuart says. More information is Worley held tennis clinics for boys and Scout volunteer experience under her belt. available at gshpa.org. girls ages 4 to 12 to teach them the basics "The main reason is the girls," Motter Whether you want to go camping, make crafts, or build a of the sport and educate them about healthy said. blessing box, Girl Scouts seems to have an experience for everyone eating. "I love seeing where they started." — just ask the experts, or scouts, that is. "I didn't realize how much time it takes," Motter says she sees extroverted Madelyn "Anybody can do anything" in Girl Scouts, according to Worley said. learning to think of others first, has witnessed Maddie.

16 17 It looks like a bunch of kids playing happily, but there's more going on than YORK/ADAMS Village pulls together to meets the eye. In fact, the gathering is a lifeline extended to local families. help children with Autism Fun Night is a monthly opportunity for local children on the autism spectrum and their siblings to interact socially in “a non-judgmental environment,” said Meghan Riordan, one of the event's organizers. It is also open to children with similar undiagnosed challenges. Walk & Expo Just as importantly, the event provides parents with a chance to “bounce ideas off each other,” learn about resources, and Saturday, April 21, 2018 • 10am-2pm share with “others experiencing what you experience,” she said. Rain or Shine (indoors/outdoors) and their families Gaining a sense of solidarity is “huge. It's very beneficial to have that support system,” Gettysburg Area Park, 545 Long Lane, Gettysburg Riordan said. All monies raised will help to support local families & individuals affected by autism spectrum disorders. Story and photos by Jim Hale She hopes more families will take part AUTISM EXPO: Vendors & information about Autism Services, presentations, food, silent auctions. in the free event on the second Wednesday of each month, which includes crafts and Volunteers needed • Register today at www.focusnonprofit.org many other activities. Recent Fun Nights Contact us today: featured a visit from therapy dogs and a lively Joe Ciccone: [email protected] 717-220-0276 yoga session led by Riordan's sister, Maura Cindy Domeier: [email protected] 410-259-1980 Riordan, a highly trained instructor from The Focus Foundation is a charitable 501 (c)(3) organization as provided by the IRS. Clinton, N.J. The events take place from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Room at SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Gettysburg, 1075 Old Harrisburg Road. Fun Night is open to all family members because it's valuable for children to “practice social skills with kids on the spectrum and not,” Riordan said. “Dealing with social situations is the most difficult thing for them, so the opportunity to practice in an atmosphere that's not judging them” is vital, she said. The events began in August last year as the result of efforts by Riordan, who is the director of communications & finance for United Way of Adams County; JoAnn Smith and Diane Joiner of The Arc of Adams County; and Amy Vail of Pennsylvania Counseling Services in Gettysburg. There is a great need locally for programs like Autism Fun Night, Riordan said. Families generally have to travel to Hanover or York to obtain services, which can be a problem for some folks who don’t have a lot of resources, she said. Joiner said the need for something like Fun Night became clear when another local program closed down. Her son and his

18 19 welcomed his positive response tothe yoga session. outside ofschoolthatallows himtoexplore,” shesaid,and and hersonattendedtheirfirst Fun Night. them,” shesaid. career. “Hearing madeitoneofpassionstohelp abouttheir struggles spaces androutines are helpfultothechildren, shesaid. said Vail, whothankedSpiriTrust fordonatingthespace.Familiar in therightdirection” afterherchildwasdiagnosed,shesaid. Caitlin Kolasa, whoattendedarecent Fun Night. “It helpedputme said. to develop totheirfullestpotential,justlikeanyotherchild,Smith They're allindividualslikeanybodyelse” theopportunity anddeserve they willhave.” fortheirchild,themore success tofindservices starts said Smith, whonotedthat“the sooneraparent variety ofprogramming offered by ARC, skills, Smith said. friendships” aswell asdeveloping of value becausethey're finding disabilities. health, intellectual,anddevelopmental citizens withmental Arc, whichservices said Smith, executive director ofThe spend alldaythinkingitwasstupid,” a fish by itsabilitytoclimbtrees, itwould a placeofconnectionforparents andkids,” shesaid. where theycanlearnandbond.“We wantedtobearesource and school,” shesaid. have asocialexperienceoutsideofstructured environment like missedthechanceto“getfriends whohadtakenpart togetherand 20 “We learnedsomethingnew. Ithinkwe're goingtocomeback,” “It wasfuntowatchhiminteractwithotherkids” in“a setting Local parent Holly Kirchten wasn'tsure whattoexpectwhenshe Vail hasworked withchildren through herwholecounseling “We wantedaplacewhere parents couldseethey're notalone,” “I'm afirmbeliever ittakesavillageandthensome,” Kolasa said. Getting helpfulfor tointeractwithotherparents hasbeenvery Children “don't onthespectrum allfitintoabox. Fun Night complementsawide The chancetointeracthas “a lot Fun Night's acceptingatmosphere “If we iscrucial. judged Plus, Joiner said,parents whosometimes“feel alone” needavenue

and a place of connection and aplace ofconnection for parents andkids.” – Diane Joiner to bearesource “We wanted“We many services isattruenorthwellness.org many services Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, and York counties.Information aboutis individuals between 2and21years old. school, after-school,andsummerprograms, hesaid.Theclubserves than 250were already intheclub'sarrayofbefore- participating president of TrueNorth's board, saidatthegroundbreaking. More inprograms suchastheAmazingKidsClub,part Ken Farabaugh, people whounderstand.” and hisbrother Trey whoalsohasautism,"cango tofeelsafe,with Williams saidatthegroundbreaking. It provides ahaven where TJ "special, notdifferent." develop theirsocialskills, TJ saidhelearnedthatautismmakeshim ceremony inApril 2017. with anoutdoorplayarea. contact Riordan foradditionalinformation.Riordan canbereached Kirchten said. at 1181 Westminster Ave. It includesclassrooms andoffices,along TrueNorth isanonprofit organizationwithlocationsin Adams, facilitywillallowThe new some100additionalindividualstotake The organizationhas"meantalot"to TJ'sfamily, hismom Denise Through TrueNorth programs suchastheclub, whichhelpskids TJ Williams ofLittlestown, then10,spokeatthegroundbreaking Families interested inAutism Fun Night cansimplyshow up, or at theUnited Way [email protected]. The organizers wanttoincrease theiroutreach tothe Amazing KidsClubAutism CenternearHanover community, andtheyhopetheevent willgrow as they and families plan activities and develop they andfamiliesplanactivitiesdevelop opening of its new 24,000-square-foot 24,000-square-foot opening ofitsnew dealing withautismis TrueNorth Wellness Another keyresource forarea families long-term programs. Services and its Amazing anditsAmazing Services is available atwww.arcadamspa.org. ceremony inFebruary tocelebratethe County anditsbroad arrayofprograms Information aboutARC ofAdams

TrueNorth plannedaribbon-cutting Kids Club. HALL OF FAME first winatthe District 3Class3A Team championshipssince1999. and helpedGettysburg repeat as YAIAA-2 championinaddition toscoringtheschool’s record heading intotheindividualpostseason.Her 16pinsrankamongtheteamleaders, wins andpinsforthe Warriors. 106-poundercompiledanimpressive Thestarting 24-9 on themattakecare ofitself. I’ll show you through myactions.” wrestler. the Gettysburg High Schoolfreshman, whoseesherself assheseesheropponents:a M DeLawder hasbeenkickingover anystereotypes leftstandingthisseasonasshepiledup “I approach itthesame,they’re wrestlers, notguysorgirls,” shesays.“Letwhathappens It justsohappensthatsheisagirl,aswell. The gender distinctionisofnoconcernfor ontana DeLawderisawrestler. just liketheboys Gettysburg freshmana Pho S wrestler, tos by JOHNARMSTR tory by JoshMartin ONG 21 DeLawder did her part in that historic victory, controlling her opponent from Cocalico from start to finish in delivering three crucial for female wrestlers in District 3, but she is not a lone pioneer. Rachael (Groft) Meyer was a four-year starter at New Oxford High team points. School, graduating in 2004. She won numerous state- and regional-level female tournaments prior to competing in the 2004 U.S. There is no novelty to DeLawder’s prowess on the mat; she has been involved in the sport for most of her young life, dedicating herself Olympic Trials. Meyer moved on to coaching at the collegiate level and was recently named the USA Wrestling Utah Girls National to training and competing nearly 12 months a year. She knew wrestling suited her perfectly the first time she stepped on the mat, even if Team Coach. she was left with a nagging question. Nicole Small, a 2013 Fairfield High School graduate, concluded her varsity career by becoming the first female to qualify for the “My whole family would watch the Ultimate Fighting Championships and the announcers would always say that (the fighters) had District 3 Class 2A Championships. Small qualified at 106 pounds after posting a 20-13 record. a background in wrestling, which I thought was pretty neat,” said DeLawder. “When I was eight years old I brought a wrestling flyer Female wrestling has evolved from a novelty in its early stages to becoming one of the fastest growing sports in America. According to home from school and my dad took me to an the National Wrestling Coaches Association, there were 804 female wrestlers competing in 1994. That number has skyrocketed to more open gym, and I liked it and signed up for than 17,000, with 42 colleges now offering women’s programs. “When she steps on the mat she is a the whole season. The only thing I couldn’t “It’s going to continue to be a big thing,” said Haines. “Culturally it’s becoming more acceptable.” figure out was why they didn’t let us kick Haines said despite increased acceptance, stereotypes still linger in some circles, but not within the Gettysburg program. wrestler through and through, and punch people in the head (like in “My perspective has always been different; anyone willing to step on a wrestling mat deserves your respect,” he said. “Our UFC).” school and community have been tremendous, they’re huge Montana fans. People see that she is a good wrestler.” and she has a job to do. Other people view it After spending several years in the DeLawder draws some of the loudest roars from Warrior fans when she takes the mat. And when she nails down a Fairfield and Biglerville elementary pin, her teammates are usually hopping out of their chairs to congratulate her. differently, but she’s a wrestler.” wrestling programs learning the ropes, “I’ve been pretty fortunate with the community and my coaches, they’ve been really supportive,” she said. DeLawder took up residence in the Gettysburg “They’ve known me since I grew up and have stuck up for me.” program under the tutelage of head coach Chris Haines. Haines also runs the Gladiators Wrestling club out of his home in Orrtanna, DeLawder has a clear vision of what she plans to accomplish in wrestling, setting a list of personal short-term putting dedicated wrestlers from all corners of Adams County and beyond through the paces in ‘The Barn.’ and long-term goals. Ultimately, she would like to earn a college scholarship and continue competing following From the start, DeLawder became one of his cherished Barn rats, practically living wrestling. her high school career. To that end, she has traversed the country competing at some of the most prestigious female “It was the same with all the kids, I want to see how them carry themselves, which is more important than the physical tournaments in the land. attributes,” said Haines of his early impressions of DeLawder. “It was obvious early on that she was very competitive. She went 4-2 in last summer’s Body Bar Nationals, held in Irving, Texas. She also competed individually and on a team Physically, she developed before the boys did and she has a mean streak that helped her become successful.” in Fargo, North Dakota, posting a 4-2 overall mark. DeLawder’s personal highlight was a bronze-medal effort in her DeLawder embraced wrestling from the start, scrapping other sports and cheerleading to focus on her mat division at the Super 32 Nationals, where she placed third among a field of 26 competitors. pursuits, even though no one in her family had a wrestling background. Haines quickly recognized “That helps me see that I’m capable,” she said. “I can hang in there.” her willingness to commit to a sport that is unmatched in terms of mental and physical During this season DeLawder – or, ‘Tana’ as she’s known by teammates, coaches and fans – has displayed a willingness to sacrifice. mix it up with the competition. Agile on her feet, DeLawder has the quick-twitch ability to hit takedowns on the stingiest of “You either improve or you get beat up on,” he said. “If you want to wrestle foes. Her best position, however, is on top, where she sticks like glue while searching for her favored arm-bar combinations. year ‘round and get to a national level, there is a certain commitment involved. “Once you get it, they’re hard to get out of it,” said DeLawder, giggling. “I got that from wrestling at Biglerville for two years.” Montana’s willing to do those things.” DeLawder credits Chris Haines and his older brother, Ken Haines, the Biglerville High School head coach, who have mentored her DeLawder’s success became historic at the Class 3A throughout her entire career. The Haines brothers are an intense and imposing pair, with full beards, numerous tattoos and a shared Section 4 Tournament at South Western High School on desire to see their wrestlers succeed on the Saturday, Feb. 17. By winning her first two bouts of the highest level. The visual of an imposing coach tournament not only did DeLawder reach the finals, but shouting at DeLawder could be unsettling more important she qualified for the District 3 Class 3A to some, but the relationship developed Championships, something no female wrestler had ever done. between Haines and his young pupil has A loss in the sectional finals did little to dim the wattage been strengthened through years of working coming from her smile as she exited the podium with a together. silver medal hanging around her neck. “You have to remember that Ken and I can “Everything went as planned, it worked be somewhat intimidating at times, but she’s out perfectly,” gushed DeLawder. “I was not intimidated,” said Chris. “There is a high definitely more nervous, I just had to keep level of respect. Outsiders may see the way I’m it under control.” taking to her and cringe, but she understands Upon receiving her medal, the what I am saying. We’re familiar with and crowd was informed of DeLawder’s confident in each other.” accomplishment, prompting After a tremendous varsity debut in which a hearty ovation from every any remaining critics were likely silenced, corner of the gymnasium. DeLawder stands out not because she is a “It’s awesome to see female, but because she is a wrestler. And a very everyone support it and not good one, at that. just say ‘hey, that’s a girl,’” she “I don’t see a female,” said Haines. “When said. “I’m excited to see what’s she steps on the mat she is a wrestler through coming up next.” and through, and she has a job to do. Other DeLawder has helped blazed a trail people view it differently, but she’s a wrestler.”

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