RENFREW INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Annual Report and Journal 1992–2016

Photos by Tracy Holliday Annual Report and Journal Renfrew Institute for Cultural and Environmental Studies

Streamside From our Executive Director Sponsors Melodie Anderson-Smith Publication of Streamside is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors. This issue is funded in part Welcome to the new look and updated style of our membership publication, Streamside. We through grants from: hope you like it! John R. Hershey, III/ It was time for a design update, but in RBC Wealth addition, we knew that with changing tech- nologies it was also time to use new ways of Management communicating with our members. Streamside has grown in the number of its pages and will now only Martz Plumbing, come to you once a year. Production is a major undertaking, and the board Heating & AC and staff agreed that Streamside will become Renfrew Institute’s Annual Report and Journal. Patricia O’Connor The publication has taken on a magazine format with more photos, colorful graphics and more reporting on the activities that make Renfrew Dennis L. Koons Institute (RI) the valuable community organization it is. We hope you of Raymond James enjoy the new full-color format, made possible with the support of our Streamside sponsors. Financial Services, Inc. Those of you who have provided an email address will receive each issue “hot off the wireless” in your inbox. No worries though—if you prefer Lucinda D. Potter, CPA to receive the print version, you will! Or, you can receive it both ways. As you look inside, you will see the usual annual review of members and finances, important information that sheds light on the institute’s organizational strength and depth. But you will also find professionally produced articles on topics of interest in the areas of environmental and cultural studies. You will find feature lights shining on some special people in the institute family—adults doing incredible things and students excelling in many ways. We have stories to tell and knowledge to share. This publi- cation will keep you informed—and hopefully inspired, too. As we fully embrace the 21st century, you will now be able to learn about upcoming RI events through e-blasts and email announcements. Some of you have seen these coming your way in the past year. With membership renewals heavily rolling in right now, most of you MISSION STATEMENT are providing your email addresses. Please be assured…we do not want to Renfrew Institute’s bother you with constant inbox chatter. Our messages will be attractive, mission is to guide the timely, informative—and brief. We will never share your email address, and you will always have the opportunity to opt out. people of the Cumberland We hope you enjoy the improvements we’re making in an effort to keep Valley Region to become you updated on RI happenings. Of course reading about these activities stewards of their natural will never be the same as experiencing them! Join us often here on site, or and cultural worlds. come along on a field trip as we share and learn together through programs that enrich our lives and our understanding of the world around us. Streamside • Fall 2016 • Vol. 27 Melodie Anderson-Smith PresIdent’s Message: so Much going On!! To have the honor to serve as the president of the board of directors of Renfrew Institute is rather humbling. I certainly have looked back at the accomplishments of past presi- dents and past boards, and am amazed at what has made, and continues to make, this organization a true “gem” for the Waynesboro community and surrounding area. The mission of Renfrew Institute is quite simple in wording: “…to guide the people of the Cumberland Valley region to become stewards of their natural and cultural worlds.” But it’s the yearly accomplishments and endeavors of the staff and volunteers that drive the “mission” to its success. The environmental and cultural education programs provided for elementary and secondary students of the region are a testament to the hard work and extensive educational background of our staff faculty and directors. Their commitment to ensuring quality programs for our students is paramount to the success of Renfrew Institute’s mission. Several times during the year the board has the opportunity to see the faculty and their programs in action, and I, for one, am so impressed with their originality and creativity in presenting “fun tasks with a purpose.” Who says learning can’t be fun?? Last year, the board took time to update its Strategic Plan, enabling Renfrew Institute to look to the future with logical steps and financial stability. It is a blueprint for success. This plan provides the strategies and proposed actions to be taken over the next several years along with target dates for completion of those actions. It is a “working document” and will be updated as needed to keep the Institute’s mission in line with the needs and requirements of the times. [See the new Strategic Plan on page 20] Yes, there is so much going on! You have been, and will continue to be—as members, donors and volunteers— a major factor in our success. Without you Renfrew Institute would not and could not exist. On behalf of the Board of Directors, the administration, faculty and staff, I say Thank You! You are our backbone, our support. If you haven’t done so, why not make a resolution to attend as many Institute programs as possible? There is something of interest for everybody, regardless of age. Jay Heefner

In this Issue: 25th Annual Jazz Fest...... Inside front cover Pumpkin Fest Recap ...... 25 Cultural Currents ...... 3 Calendar of Events...... 26 Earth Day Artistry Awards...... 4 Departing Board Members ...... 27 Summer Interns ...... 5 Remembering Gerald Reichard...... 28 Professional Development—Winterthur ...... 7 Our Sponsors...... 31 Intern Report: Antietam Watershed Update ...... 8 International Staff...... 32 New Sponsorships...... 12 Cultural Studies Intern ...... 33 Financial Report...... 13 Memorial–Honorial Donations...... 33 Summer Stories ...... 13 SOAR Bird Walks Extended ...... 34 Board of Directors in Action ...... 14 Endowment Fund Report ...... 35 Membership List ...... 16 Chesapeake Bay Supper Recap ...... 37 Denny Koons–Chesapeake Bay Foundation ...... 18 Garden Corner ...... 38 Strategic Plan...... 20 Welcome New Members...... 39 WaterStriders Science Champ, Jack Hubbard ...... 21 Endowment Trustees...... 39 Welcome New Directors ...... 22 Renfrew Institute Board and Staff...... 39 Welcome Emma Lewis...... 23 Salamander Scramble! ...... 40 Top of the Mushroom: Lynn MacBride...... 24 Scramblers Collage 2016 ...... Inside back cover

2 Culturalwith Christian SwartzbaughCurrents EDITOR’S NOTE: Cultural Currents is a regular column in this newsletter. It features articles about past ways of life in our area, and strives to help us better understand our cultural heritage. The author of this article is a German and linguistics major at Bucknell University. In summer 2015, he completed an internship with Renfrew Institute based on learning about and helping non-profit organizations. [Read more about Christian and his work on page 33.] Christian is currently studying abroad in Germany.

Who are the Pennsylvania germans? ontrary to the commonly religious persecution to come and grammar and vocabulary. However, held belief that “Pennsylvania settle his land. it does borrow linguistically from CGerman” (Penn-German) is With Penn’s liberal views on both English and High German. just another name for the Amish, freedom of religion, and the poor Through contact with English in the the term actually refers to the de- treatment of German immigrants New World, the particular dialect scendants of German people that in New York at the time, German of German spoken by the Penn- came to America during the 18th Baptists, Lutherans, and other Germans underwent a variety of century. Protestants were drawn to Pennsyl- interesting linguistic changes. Another common term is “Penn- vania’s farmland and forests. A Simple Phrase Tells a Story sylvania Dutch.” This name has its During the late 18th century, We can see an example of these origins with the German-speaking Pennsylvania Germans accounted linguistic changes in the simple Penn-Germans themselves. The for nearly half of the population of phrase, “How are you?” German word for German isDeutsch . Pennsylvania. In High German, the language Hence, the term Dutch was derived Despite their name, descendants taught in German schools and the from the name for Germans them- of the Penn-Germans spread out parent language for Pennsilfaanisch, selves. This should not be confused to other areas of the country, most “How are you?” is translated to Wie with the Dutch of Holland, who are notably counties in Ohio and geht’s?, which literally means “How a different people. Michigan. goes it?” This is also used as a Where did they come from, Other smaller communities exist greeting that in Germany typically and where did they settle? in Maryland, West Virginia and warrants a response. The Pennsylvania other states close to Pennsylvania. In Pennsilfaanisch, the German Germans hailed from A small number of Pennsylvania Wie geht’s is just used as a “hello” an area in what is now Germans also emigrated to the and does not require a response. southwest Germany Waterloo region of Canada early in To ask how one is actually doing in called the Palatinate. the 19th century. Pennsilfaanisch, the question would The Royer family that A Distinct Language be Wie bischt du? This literally The Palatine Lion lived on the property One of the more interesting translates to “How are you?” The heraldic crest is now known as facets of the life of the Pennsylvania word bischt derives from the High found on many coats of arms in Renfrew Park were Germans was their language, German word bist, which also southern Germany. citizens of the Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch. Some means “are.” Source: Wikipedia. Palatinate before people believe that it is not a separate In High German, bist is only they came to the United States. language, but merely slang or a used descriptively, and not as a way Fleeing religious persecution dialect of English, with just a few to ask someone how they are doing. and political oppression, many extra words to be learned to speak it. This important difference would Germans sought asylum and freedom Those who begin to study the confuse a German speaker if they in the New World. language will quickly learn that heard a Pennsilfaanisch speaker William Penn, founder of Penn- Pennsylvania German is, in fact, sylvania, invited all who were fleeing its own language, with a unique (continued on page 6)

3 2016 environmental artistry awards Honor elaine Longenecker and Bob north Local artist and historian this region for his fine poetry. Becky Dietrich returned to the He is a member of the Destina- stage during the 2016 Earth tion ARTS! Writers Forum in Celebration Day & Festival of Waynesboro. [Bob’s poem Art on Saturday, April 30 to about a tree swing, Jerk the present the annual Renfrew Chains, appeared in the spring Institute Environmental 2010 issue of Streamside, and Artistry Award to two very Such Royalty, about a light- worthy recipients, Elaine ning storm, in spring 2011.] Longenecker and Bob North. Bob’s tin-smithing began in Elaine Longenecker 1974 when he used salvaged tin Elaine, a former school teacher from turpentine cans to make for 31 years, got started in his wife an electrified lantern. Basketry artist Elaine Longenecker, left, received an Environ- He continued to learn all he basketry when a teacher friend mental Artistry Award from fellow-artist, Becky Dietrich. Photo asked her to join her in learning by Kathy Helfrick. could about the trade, studying the craft. under a master tin-smith in The two of them continued Eden, Pa. to work baskets together, and In recent years, Bob has held enlisted the help of a master classes in his shop on Country basket maker who coached them Club Road in Waynesboro. along. They made a new basket Bob designs, cuts and forms every week, driving an hour and a tin into modern lighting, but he half each way to study under the also enjoys piercing the tin with master. Elaine was hooked. small holes to allow the light to Elaine has been a member of shine through. His pierced tin the Central PA Basket Weavers nightlights can be seen at the Arts Guild for 25 years. She is co-chair Co-op at 42 W. Main Street in of the Guild’s Weaving Odyssey, Waynesboro. an annual regional “weave” at the Congratulations to both of these Eisenhower Convention Center in fine artists, who have inspired Gettysburg. Weavers come from others with their dedication, Tinsmith and poet, Bob North receives congratulations all over the mid-Atlantic, from and an Environmental Artistry Award from Renfrew Insti- creativity and craftsmanship! tute exectuive director, Melodie Anderson-Smith, left, and Michigan to Georgia. Becky Dietrich Having taught scout groups, Becky Dietrich. Photo by Kathy Helfrick. church and social groups, Elaine master tinsmith. He was honored Editor’s Note: See Bob’s poem, continues to teach adults and seniors this year for his poetry as well as Tinplate, on page 5. at Menno Haven, where she lives. his superb craftsmanship with tin. She also demonstrated basket Bob was raised in weaving and sold her baskets at the Michigan, but settled with State Museum in Harrisburg and his wife in Waynesboro. He has won ribbons and awards for her taught public school for 32 creative craftsmanship. years. As a classroom Elaine’s works are done with flat teacher, Bob’s focus on reed, round reed, cane, ash and writing brought this art to oak. She makes ribbed baskets, his young students. He Nantucket and twill baskets. began each classroom day Bob North with a song followed by J.R. (Bob) North is one very talented recitation of a student- A selection of baskets and a lovely straw hat man, excelling as a former elemen- written poem, or one of his created by Elaine Longenecker are displayed tary school teacher, faculty member own. near a lantern handcrafted by Bob North. on RI’s teaching staff, poet and Bob is well known in Photo by Kathy Helfrick.

4 summer Interns explore stream Flora Tinplate Threeand Shippensburg Fauna University geo-environmental students, Acacia Tin is a lady, Snedaker, Emily Heckman and Megan Leeper created a project during their yielding and light, 2016 summer internships with Renfrew Institute. The project identifies A lady of luster, and illustrates different flora and fauna commonly found in and along the noble, yet slight, Antietam Creek in Renfrew Park and other local watershed areas. The interns Well suited to iron, shared their project with visiting Italian rugged and hard, high school students Yet subject to rust, in July. [See photo, unless she guard right, and article on page 19.] Him in his weakness; The project includes a scale and he for hers. model of Antietam Plated yea married Creek, representing Each better endures. the East and West branches that come Photo by Emma Lewis She bringing service together to form the And he, his strength. main Antietam, which flows on into Maryland. The confluence of the two branches is where Iron Bridges Road and Lyons Road meet Potomac Street Both yielding their best just south of Waynesboro. Therefore, much of the lower half of the model traits to the smith. is in Maryland. One of the display boards includes flora and fauna found in the stream JRN (fish, crayfish, water flea, etc). The other board has flora and fauna found January 2001 on lands along the stream (rabbit, birds, sycamore tree, brown water snake, The poem, Tinplate, was written fishing spider, etc.). by J.R. (Bob) North, who received The display was created for the window at 32 West Main Street in a 2016 Environmental Artistry Waynesboro, the headquarters office of Antietam Watershed Association Award. See article on page 4. (AWA). The goal was to make the display eye-catching and colorful with- out too much text or small print. To construct the exhibit, the interns used some recycled materials as well as craft supplies purchased especially for the project. The dis- play will be used for future exhibits at public events where AWA and/or Renfrew Institute are involved. Shippensburg University geo-environmental students (left to right) Acacia Snedaker, Emily Heckman and Megan Leeper were interns at Photo by Melodie Anderson-Smith Renfrew Institute in summer 2016.

5 Cultural Currents: Who are the Pennsylvania germans? continued from pg. 3 ask them, Wie bischt du? This word also has its origins in Pennsil- important to keep this cultural question has no practical meaning faanisch. heritage alive, for without it we lose in High German. When two languages come into an important part of our local history. This semantical change came contact, words and phrases inevitably about with the adoption of English mix and become shared. This in- Christian Swartzbaugh vocabulary and grammar into the creases the connection between the References: German dialect when the Penn- two cultures, and can lead to a Arthur, Dan, and Ronald R. Keiper. The Royer Family. Renfrew Park: A Germans came to America. In a blending, like that found in Penn- Pennsylvania German Farmstead. way, the change simplified the German culture. Waynesboro, Pa. 1988. German word for “are” to mean Changing Times Pfund, Harry W. The History of The essentially the same thing it does in Changes Languages German Society of Pennsylvania. History. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 June 2015. English. Sentence structure was also Pennsilfaanisch began to die www.germansociety.org/history modified by contact with English. out after WWII, when most of its “Palatine German Ship Passenger Lists Cultural Influences speakers began to use English more to Pa.” History of Palatine Immigra- on the Language often. As time and technology pro- tion and Ship Passenger Lists of the Palatine Germans. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 The Pennsilfaanisch language gressed, Pennsilfaanisch did not June 2015. was heavily influenced by the culture have words for many new develop- www.searchforancestors.com/ of the Penn-Germans. In High Ger- ments taking place, so it borrowed passengerlists/history man, the proper title for addressing more and more from English. Rupp, Prof. I. Daniel. A Collection of Upwards of Thirty Thousand Names a man is Herr, as in Herr Schmidt Despite this decline in general of German, Swiss, Dutch, French or Herr Beethoven. Although used usage, the Pennsilfaanisch language and Other Immigrants in Pennsyl- by the Germans as the equivalent of is still alive and well today. About vania From 1727 to 1776. Philadel- “Mister,” Herr directly translates to 300,000 people speak the language phia. Second Revised Edition, 1876. Haag, Earl C. “A Very Brief Introdu- “Lord.” today and that number is growing. tion to the Pennsylvania German Religion was a very important Young people interested in their Language.” Professor Haag’s PA part of life for the Penn-Germans, cultural heritage are taking an German Dialect. The Pennsylvania and they believed there was only interest in Pennsilfaanisch, and in German Society. N.p., 8 Apr. 2014. Web. 29 June 2015. one true Herr—the Lord Himself. some areas, it is being reincorpo- www.pgs.org/dialect.asp Instead of compromising their rated into daily life. religion, they adopted the English Special Thanks to: The language can be heard most Butch Reigart, Pennsilfaanisch expert “Mister” as a formal title. This commonly today in a small number Pam Rowland, Renfrew Institute small linguistic change highlights of Pennsylvania counties. It is Director of Cultural Studies the importance of religion in the lives and culture of the Pennsyl- vania Germans. Mutual Language Exchanges Not only was Pennsilfaanisch influenced by English, but English Montour spoken by those in proximity to Columbia the Pennsylvania Germans was in Northampton turn influenced by the Pennsil- North- faanisch language. umberland Lehigh Around this area of Pennsyl- Schuylkill Dauphin vania [Franklin County], one Berks Bucks Lebanon Montgomery often hears someone refer to “that there chair” or “this here house.” Lancaster Chester This peculiar phraseology can be York traced back to Pennsilfaanisch speakers. Map of counties in “Pennsylvania Dutch Country,” one of several regions in which Pennsylvania Another word heard in local German and Pennsylvania Dutch English have traditionally been spoken. Source: Wikimedia. conversation is “spritzing.” Mean- Pale blue = Counties considered “Dutch Country” ing a light drizzle or rain, this Dark red = Counties with significant numbers of PA German speakers.

6 Fig. 1 rOFessIOnaL eveLOPMent by Beth Skroban P d : Renfrew Institute Director of Winterthur Museum Textile Studies and faculty member Among many In one gallery there was an ex- lovely things, we hibit of Tiffany stained glass lamps, saw several 18th- with pictures of their New York century decorated factory and store, along with a trunks, wardrobes, display of the history of Tiffany’s and beds, tables and information about their family. chairs, all beauti- Of special interest was a display Last December (2015), my fully painted. that showed how to tell a real colleagues Pam Rowland and In addition, Tiffany piece from a fake one. It Doris Goldman and I traveled there were many was set up like a guessing game— to Winterthur Museum in examples of textiles “can you pick out the real one from Wilmington, Delaware to see decorated with the fake?” Very interesting and fun. the exhibit, A Colorful Folk: quilting and The day was wonderful and we Pennsylvania Germans & Fig. 2 embroidery, and learned a lot about so many aspects the Art of Everyday Life. samplers done by school age girls— of Pennsylvania German culture, as We had our own private tour such minute stitches! well as about the historic Du Pont with a wonderful guide who One really unique floor included family’s home and collections. showed us floors of the museum architectural items salvaged from I felt so lucky to be able to take not regularly open to the public. different old houses, such as an open advantage of When we explained where we hearth with a beehive bake oven. this excursion worked and what we do, she tailored We also saw a variety of windows, —sometimes I our tour specifically for us. front doors, and stone floors. pinched myself, From the mid-19th thinking, “I’m century, Winterthur was the actually getting home of the famous Du Pont paid to go to a family. Our tour included the museum—one house, beautifully decorated of my favorite for Christmas, and we learned places to be!” Fig. 4 about the family’s Christmas Fig. 3 traditions. about Winterthur: about the Images: Almost 60 years ago, collector Fig. 1: Exhibit catalog cover. and horticulturist Henry Francis Fig 2: Sampler made by Elisa Kulp, du Pont (1880–1969) opened his Franconia area, Montgomery County, childhood home, Winterthur, to Pa., 1816. Silk embroidery on linen, the public. 17½ x 11 inches. Private collection. Today, Winterthur is the premier Fig. 3: Chest for Johannes Miller, museum of American decorative decoration attributed to Henrich Otto arts, with an unparalleled collection (1733–ca. 1799), Millbach area, Lebanon County, Pa., 1783. of nearly 90,000 objects made or used in America between about Fig. 4: Drawing of a schoolmaster, attributed to Conrad Gilbert (1734– 1640 and 1860. 1812), Berks County, Pa., ca. 1800. The collection is displayed in the magnificent 175-room house, Professional development oppor- much as it was when the du Pont tunities are possible with the family lived here, as well as in per- generous support of Nancy & Jim manent and changing exhibition Hall, Richard & Peggy Walsh, galleries. Waynesboro Lioness Club, Donna & Tony Haugh, and Karen & Source: www.winterthur.org Ed Herald. Winterthur Christmas tree

7 InternIng, sPrIng 2016: an antietam Creek Watershed Update By Katie McClellan & Emery Saylor, 2016 Interns Introduction overlooked, but incredibly important we were interested in seeing how During our 2016 spring semester part of the process! the overall health of the East and interning at Renfrew Institute (RI), During this first week, we also West branches has changed since Patrick Peck, Emery Saylor and I were given a tour of the watershed the beginning of the monitoring (Katie) were each immersed in the to gain familiarity with the sites we program. many programs and activities run would be sampling and learn a little As a student enrolled in Quanti- by our site supervisor, Melodie bit of the history of each site and tative Methods, a 400-level statistical Anderson-Smith and the dedicated how it was obtained for the moni- course in our department at SU, educators and volunteers at RI. toring program. Emery decided to take on the statis- Providing assistance to school This part of the internship tical analysis of the 8+ years of data programs such as EarthSeekers process was such an insightful and collected by the program, while and Wake Up Earth, Melodie and I deter- It’s Spring! was an ex- mined the sites that ceptionally enjoyable would be most effective experience, but our in showing the changes biggest job as interns in each branch, as was to continue the well as the progres- Antietam Watershed sion of water quality Association’s water from source to mouth. quality monitoring After learning that program, which has both the West and been headquartered at East branches are RI for the past 10 considered impaired years. by the federal EPA, Stream we were very curious Monitoring Goals to see how several As participants in riparian projects this program, we were installed by the AWA responsible for may have impacted sampling 32 sites Shippensburg University geo-environmental studies students Emery Saylor (left), Katie the creek, and how the within the Antietam McClellan and Patrick Peck process samples to measure the water quality of the East and watershed may have Creek Watershed in West branches of the Antietam Creek during their internship with Renfrew Institute in changed naturally spring 2016. Photo by Melodie Anderson-Smith. order to monitor its over the last decade. health, gain enjoyable experience, as we were Once the sample sites were experience in water quality testing, able to see so much of the Waynes- selected for our analysis, Emery and most importantly, analyze the boro area and gain greater appreci- began the task of crunching numbers. data to determine the health of the ation for the beauty of south-central Methods East and West branches. Pennsylvania. In order to see how pollutant We also wanted to see if the As students from Shippensburg levels in the watershed changed various environmental projects University (SU), we were already over time, statistical analyses were undertaken by the Antietam Water- immersed in the natural beauty of completed using IBM SPSS analytics shed Association (AWA) have been the Great Valley, but traveling to software. effective in improving the health of the many sample sites this semester Using the dataset that Renfrew the watershed. provided us with an enhanced Institute has been compiling for Hands-on Learning understanding of local resources, many years, a Mann-Whitney U In our first week as interns, we and appreciation for the people that test analysis of variance was used to learned how to collect and test water call this area home. determine if nitrate, phosphate and samples, as well as to properly clean Tracking Stream Health turbidity levels were changing at the glassware and equipment used After the first several weeks of selected sample sites within the to perform the tests—an often interning, Emery and I decided that watershed.

continued on page 9 8 Intern report continued from page 8 The selected sites were both on the East and West branches of the Antietam. The East branch site, Renfrew Park and the West branch Owl’s Club Picnic site were selected for analysis. Red Run 2 was also selected for a statistical analysis. In addition to using the IBM analytics software, graphs were generated in Microsoft Excel to show pollutant level change as water flows Year down the East and West branches. Sites all along the East and West branches were selected in order to Figure 1: Showing nitrate changes for the East Branch Antietam from 2007 to 2015 with a trendline show any changes. showing a general downward trend in nitrates. For the East branch, the selected sites were Antietam Shelter (on the Appalachian Trail), Renfrew Park, and the Baumgardner property on Lyons Road. For the West branch, the selected sites were Mont Alto State Park, Hess Benedict Road and Owl’s Club Picnic Grounds. Graphs were also generated for Red Run. There were four sites used to generate these graphs: Red Run Park, Red Run 1 (at Blue Ridge Summit Lions Club Park), Red Run 2 (at the Rt. 16 Appalachian Trail crossing), and the mouth of Red Run (near its confluence with the East branch). Figure 2: Showing phosphate changes for the East Branch Antietam from 2007 to 2015 with a Throughout this process, we were trendline showing no general upward or downward trend in phosphates. A spike appears in 2011. very grateful to property owners, clubs, forest agencies and munici- palities for granting us permission to access these and other stream sites in our monitoring program. These owners and authorities have an interest in our work and have been very cooperative and supportive. We thank them! continued on page 10

Right: Graphs created by interns Katie McClellan and Emery Saylor illustrate changes in various water quality parameters comparing data gathered between 2007–2014 with continuing trends through 2015. Additional Figure 3: Showing changes in turbidity for the East Branch Antietam from 2007 to 2015 with a graphs on page 11. trendline showing an upward trend in turbidity.

continued on page 10 9 Intern report continued from pg. 9 Results decrease was not determined to be Phosphate levels remained stable, NOTE: Healthy nitrate levels statistically significant and is there- around 0.30 mg/L (Figure 5). Tur- in our local streams should not be fore considered stable (Figure 2). bidity levels also remained stable. more than 2.0 mg/l (milligrams However, turbidity increased at While Figure 6 shows a downward per liter). Healthy phosphate levels Renfrew between the first year of trendline, indicating a decrease in should not be more than .1 mg/l sampling and 2013. (Figure 3). turbidity levels, the decrease was and turbidity (sediment) should not Possible explanations for these not determined significant enough be more than 10 JTUs (Jackson results include the installation of to be considered a true decrease. Turbidity Units). riparian buffers, which have helped However, future sampling and East Branch Antietam from prevent agricultural runoff from analysis may show a continuing 2007 to 2014 at Renfrew Park: polluting the stream, and better downward trend, which hopefully • Nitrate levels have declined agricultural practices that have will be significant enough to be (t0.029, p<0.05, Figure 1). reduced fertilizer use or have im- considered a decrease in these levels, • Phosphate levels have not plemented more environmentally- indicating improving stream health. changed significantly conscious spreading practices that The high nitrate results were not (t0.129, p>0.05, Figure 2). have reduced runoff from fields. unexpected for the West Branch, • Turbidity levels have increased Interestingly, turbidity (sediment) considering the location of a number (t0.012, p<0.05, Figure 3). levels seemed to spike at Renfrew in of streamside farms without riparian West Branch Antietam from 2013, which may have been due to buffers, and where animals have 2007 to 2014 at Owl’s Club Picnic the installment of the new sewer line unrestricted access to the stream. Grounds: adjacent to the stream. Reductions Manure is deposited directly into • Nitrate levels have increased have been noted since. This bears the waterway, adding to manure (t0.001, p<0.001, Figure 4). watching closely in the coming years. run-off from pastures along the • Phosphate levels have remained Also, the East Branch picks up banks. stable (t0.051, p>0.05, pollutants when it gains the waters These issues will need to be Figure 5). of Red Run and Falls Creek down- addressed in the future, both by the • Turbidity levels have remained stream from Renfrew Park. Further local community and the farmers stable (t0.512, p>0.05, discussion of the data and results located directly on the waterway to Figure 6). for Red Run and Falls Creek are utilize environmentally-conscious Discussion available upon request. practices to reduce the runoff of EAST BRANCH WEST BRANCH this nutrient into the waterway, The East Branch at Renfrew The West Branch remained stable hopefully resulting in lowered levels. Park has shown an improvement in in turbidity and phosphate levels, continued on page 11 agricultural pollution reduction for while nitrates increased. Between BELOW: Renfrew Institute’s watershed related the years tested. Nitrate levels were 2007 and 2014, nitrate levels in- programs for all ages help build awareness of our reduced, decreasing from 1.5–2.0 creased from <2.0 mg/L to nearly water resources and the importance of caring for mg/L in 2007 to nearly 0 in 2014 6.0 mg/L, remaining impaired them. Our college interns and water monitors study and interpret stream data, which can pro- (Figure 1), and phosphate levels according to EPA standards vide guidance for local citizens on how they can decreased slightly, though the (Figure 4). help maintain healthy streams, lakes and rivers.

Sixth graders in the Discovering Wetlands Rinsing sampling bottles can be fun. WaterStriders preparing an exhibit on program study macroinvertebrates. land use and pollution for Earth Day.

10 Intern report continued from page 10 While a decrease in both phos- phate and turbidity levels is desired, stable levels are more promising than rising levels, as they could indicate utilization of practices that have prevented more nutrient and sediment pollution. Conclusion While this particular project brought great insight into the health of the Antietam Creek Watershed, it also provided us with adventures and much more as we traveled to and from the many sampling sites. We gained new appreciation for Figure 4: Showing changes in nitrate levels for the West Branch Antietam from 2007 to 2015 with a trendline showing an upward trend in nitrates. the area where we have spent the last several years living and learning. Each sample site had its own unique beauty and history, and we were able to watch the seasons change at the beautiful Renfrew Park. We experienced bitter cold and frozen fingers as we sampled sites in January, flooded creeks, unfortu- nate fall-ins in late February, and finally, the warmth and new life brought by spring. While many of our sample sites were just a short walk or drive from Renfrew Park, others required hikes down the Appalachian Trail (AT) and drives through forest roads. Here we experienced so much natural beauty and fun as we waded through Figure 5: Turbidity changes from 2007 to 2015 on the West Branch Antietam with a trendline showing a downward trend. creeks, hiked to springs, met AT through-hikers, ‘forest-bathed,’ and ate lots and lots of ice cream! We also had the opportunity to meet the many amazing and dedicated individuals who walked through Renfrew’s doors each day. The people we met and the knowl- edge we gained by our internship experiences will be carried with us for the months and years to come. As we graduate we will embark on new adventures and professional journeys that will take us (and already have taken us) to many different places, some similar, and many so very different from the Great Valley we have called home Figure 6: Phosphate changes from 2007 to 2015 on the West Branch Antietam with a trendline during our time at Shippensburg showing no general upward or downward trend. University and Renfrew Institute.

11 new sponsors Fuel the Fun and Learning! renfrew Institute announces new Underwriting support PROGRAM SPONSORS Tell Me a Story Into the Woods When summer rolled around, Thanks to retired educator Renfrew Institute was ready with Emma Lohman for new under- plans for “fun in the sun,” thanks in writing support for Fall Walk. Emma part to two new sponsors of Summer enjoyed a career as an elementary Institute happenings. John and school teacher at Hooverville Deb Beck noticed that Summer Elementary and embraced the Stories was in need of a funding opportunity to support school partner and stepped in to support children directly with her gift that that family favorite. places some of our youngest learners Tuesday mornings found young in the natural world during the fall children and their families gathered season. slightly out of the sun in the shade of They can see the changes that the Horse Chestnut tree to hear are underway as plants and critters new inspiring tales followed by a special in the park prepare for the coming craft activity and snack relating to sponsorshipsby Tracy Holliday winter. Of course, there are fun and the story. [See photos on page 13.] Associate Director games involved in their explorations! Gardening is Growing Institute board member Anne Out of This World Slightly older children were Shepard and her husband Patrick Former Renfrew Institute school invited Down a Garden Path, Minnick were inspired to become program student and now practicing spending a morning exploring sponsors of the Royer Legacy attorney Benjamin Kiersz made Renfrew’s historic Four-Square program for sixth graders through a gesture that reconnected him to garden, thanks in part to a gift by Patrick’s ancestral connection to his home community by extending Max Creager, in memory of his the Royer family many years ago. support for the first- grade experi- late wife, Nancy Hess Creager. Recently, they added support ence, Marvin Visits Earth. The summer garden is rich with for the Trail of Trees experience Now a father with his own young goodies to harvest and fun of all for third grade students. Their new children, Ben appreciates the value kinds, from getting close-up looks gift underwrites an experience that of a relationship with the natural at cool bugs (some are pests, some invites kids to learn about trees world for people of all ages. are beneficial critters!) to playing while they’re immersed in the During their visit with extra- fun old-fashioned games. forest setting, a perfect example of terrestrial puppet character Marvin, John R. Hershey Jr. the special connections that can be first graders are set on a quest in and Anna L. Hershey made with place-based learning. search of the four non-living things Family Foundation that support life on Earth. The late John R. Hershey Jr. Their excursion on the trails and Anna L. Hershey demon- leads them to discoveries of strated a lifelong commitment to soil, air, water and sun, leadership and community contribu- complete with fun hands-on tions, giving of their time and talent activities that help them to make a positive difference in the remember their discoveries. lives of others. Their forward thinking in establishing the Hershey Family Foundation permits their gen- erosity to continue beyond their lifetimes, and into the future. Now administered by their adult children, the foundation makes sig- nificant contributions to numerous regional non-profit organizations. Trail of Trees students engage in a dramatic In Marvin Visits Earth, students exercise to learn about trees. learn the ingredients for SOIL. (continued on page 15)

12 2015–2016 Renfrew Institute’s Financial Health renfrew Institute assets as of 6/30/16 renfrew Institute Financial statement 2015–16 3% (July 1, 2015–June 30, 2016) 2% 1% Operating Income Operating Expenses 2% Memberships $34,937 Salaries, Benefits, FICA $172,296 23% (faculty & admin.) Bequests, Memorials 4,741 8% Community Events Student Fees 44,026 7,441 (schools, adult/teen wkshp & Summer Inst.) Fund Raisers 17,984 Grants/Sponsorships 15% TOTAL 70,000 Program Supplies, Printing, Postage 12,078 47% (educ’l. programs, publications, prof. dev.) (programs, office, newsletter, etc.) ASSETS: Grants/Sponsorships 8,603 Prof’l Devel. & Chamber Memberships 1,877 $640,414 (community events) Admin./Consult. Fees/Bank Fees 2,198 Grants/Today’s Horizon Fund 3%—Checking Account: $17,814 21,048 Phone/Internet/Equip. Maint. 2,325 23%—Savings: $144,436 Fund Raisers (Pumpkin Fest, Yard Sale, 48,362 Insurance [not on chart] Bay Supper, Salamander Scramble) 3,866 Petty Cash: $100 Misc. (petty cash, vol. apprec. mtg. snacks) 2%—Equipment: (less depreciation) $12,757 Other (special projects, interest, misc.) 357 2,579 Facilities Contrib. (to Renfrew Museum) 8%—M&T Securities (reserve/operations): $52,604 Endowment Income 2,500 9,274 15%—Bequest Trust Fund (operations): Restricted Expense (water testing supplies) 275 TOTAL $243,570 $97,108 47%—Endowment Fund/M. Keller Fund: Capital Income $530 (mutual funds & bonds investments) (from operations) TOTAL $223,197 $296,067 Capital Expense $530 1%—Accounts Receivable: $6,531 Endowment Fund $16,144 (color laser printer) (donations, interest) 2%—Fixed Assets: $12,644 .05%Prepaid Expenses: $353 (not on chart) note: this budget reflects new prepaid commitments to a funding initiative that commenced in 2015–2016. detail provided upon request.

Once Upon

Perenniala time... program favorite, Summer Stories, kept kids entertained—and creative— during Summer Institute 2016. Storytellers Kathy Helfrick and Jane Glenn read stories and conducted crafts for apprecia- tive groups of kids and their parents. Photos by Tracy Holliday

Summer Stories were underwritten by a gift from John and Deb Beck.

13 renfrew Institute’s Board of directors— Working or Playing at Institute Happenings Judy & Andy Papoutsis Donna Haugh & Jay Heefner Bay Supper Bay Supper

Sarah Klink Salamander Scramble Ken & Judy Beam • Jazz Fest

Group photo, left to right, seated: Jeremy Bowersox, Judy Papout- sis, Steve Graham, Judy Beam. Standing: Jay Heefner, Lucinda Potter, Anne Shepard, Terry Eisenhauer, Donna Haugh, John Hershey, Sarah Klink, Tim Parry. Missing from the group photo, but shown below: Renee Preso, Jeb Keller, Dick Anne Shepard Jeremy Bowersox Walsh, Karen Herald. Erin, London & John Hershey Jazz Fest Salamander Scramble Photos by Tracy Holliday. Jazz Fest

Renee Preso Jeb Keller Dick & Peggy Walsh Karen Herald Wake Up Earth, It’s Spring! Jazz Fest Jazz Fest Earth Celebration Day

14 new sponsorships continued from pg. 12 Renfrew Institute recently be- adorned with puzzle pieces showing came beneficiary of that generosity nine parts of nature. through a grant in support of four When puppet character Sidney programs within the organization’s the Spider tugs on one strand in her school program series. web, other strands move. Sidney Learning About invites her young friends to set out on Pennsylvania the trail to investigate how the dif- German Farm Life ferent parts of nature—plants, animals, Four-Squares finds second-grade insects, fungus, soil, air, sun, water Sidney’s Wonder Web suspended in the students immersed in exploration and people are interconnected in na- pine forest. of Renfrew’s historic Pennsylvania ture, just like the strands of her web. such as these have been the corner- German garden. As they complete The Trail of Trees leads third- stone of Renfrew Institute’s mission. seasonal tasks that include planting, grade naturalists on a journey into The John R. Hershey Jr. and Anna weeding, watering and harvesting, tree science. Puppet characters L. Hershey Family Foundation has Millie Maple Leaf and Timothy touched hundreds of young lives Tulip Poplar have lost their with its gift in support of these chlorophyll, and their sense of experiences that immerse students usefulness in the natural world. in the natural world and historic After consulting with Mother farmstead. Nature, they invite visiting students We extend much gratitude to the to set out on the trail in search of Hershey family for its care for the clues to a secret password that will mission of Renfrew Institute, and reveal their continued importance for this gift. in nature. Along the way, students learn PROFESSIONAL Young gardeners make and DEVELOPMENT SPONSORS taste mint tea in the 4-square garden. about the inner workings of trees, Our Staff Keeps they learn about the labors Learning, Too faced by the 1800s Royer Renfrew Institute’s faculty family to meet their nutri- members are the ones who tional needs on this long- roll out the inspirational ago farm. learning on the nature trails Growing Clothes: Flax and historic farmstead Culture of the Pennsylvania through the school program Germans invites fourth-grade series. students to use reproduction As trained educators, they period tools to transform are the institute’s resident rigid stems of flax straw into experts on the science and pliable fibers that may be history that they bring to life spun into linen cloth. Flax becomes linen cloth after much labor. for our young visitors. Production of linen, “the Our faculty members cloth of the farm,” occupied the Royer both the legendary and scientific have benefitted over the past year family for an entire year, from explanations of leaf color change, from time spent with the head and the many ways in which trees planting, harvest, seed removal, gardener from Monticello, Pat are useful in nature and to humans. braking, scutching, hatcheling, Brodowski; learning about (and Puppet character Old Hickory spinning, weaving and finally sewing using!) historic dyes; and a full-day appears at the end of the trail jour- clothing and household textiles workshop on wetlands education ney, summoned by the students who such as bed linens. sponsored by the Pennsylvania invoke the secret password, SOIL. Seeing the Forest Department of Conservation and Old Hickory reveals that Millie and the Trees Natural Resources. There was so and Timothy will undergo decompo- Second-grade students travel to much more—the list is too long to sition, becoming soil that will nourish the pine forest, where they discover enumerate here! Sidney’s Wonder Web. Suspended their trees into the future. Since 1990, school programs in the forest, the glistening web is (continued on page 29)

15 renfrew Institute Membership Includes 2015–16 members and new/renewed for 2016–17 Educational Leadership Clint & Mary Bolte Fund–Vanguard Don & Angie Stoops Blaine Holliday Faculty Chair Gifts Charitable Doug Tengler Tracy Holliday ($10,000 Annual Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Brown WACCO Properties Bill & Katrina Hoopes Donation, 5 Year Cornerstone Family Dentistry Waynesboro Physical Therapy Claire Hunter & Vince Cahill Commitment) Franklin Co. Visitors Bureau Cole & Kathy Werble Ruby Hykes Alma W. Oyer–Director of Steve Graham Naturalist Society J&M Printing Environmental Studies Jay & Pat Heefner ($100 to $249) Brian, Deborah & Connor Leonora Rocca Bernheisel, Karen & Ed Herald Advanced Financial Security, Inc. & Eric Jacobs Mary's Delight Farm–Director William & Kathleen Kaminski Jack & Lois Abbott Melissa Johns of Cultural Studies John N. & Martha Dudley Keller Bill & Karen Adams Keller, Keller & Beck, LLC Today’s Horizon Family Tom & Pam Anderson Jayne Keller, DMD ($3,000 or more, Mercedes Benz of Hagerstown Melodie Anderson-Smith Phil & Donna Kelly multi-yr.) Rick Mouer Dan W. Arthur Barbara Kercheval APX Enclosures, Inc./Andrew David Neterer/Sterling Financial Bonnie Bachtell Nancy & Jim Kirkpatrick Papoutsis Management Clint & Amy Barkdoll Mark & Sarah Klink The Carolyn Terry Eddy Family: Patriot Federal Credit Union Linda & Terry Barkdoll Mary Jo & Gerald Kowallis Carolyn, with daughters Connie Betsy Payette Mr. & Mrs. Robert Beaumont Dr. Barbara Kehr & John Krebs Fleagle & Kim Larkin Mary Ann M. Payne & Family Bonnie Larson-Brogdon The Nora Roberts Foundation RBC Foundation Tom & Stacy Beck Family Daryl Lehman Alma W. Oyer Sheetz, Inc. Michelle & True Benshoff Jason & Michele Levick & Family Anne M. Shepard, Law Office Drs. Gregory T. & Diana J. Heritage Society Garrett Blanchet & Elena Kehoe Eunice Statler David D. & E. Louise Boon Lyon-Loftus ($1,000 or more) Richard & Peggy Walsh Joseph & Margaret Mackley BB&T JR & Stephanie Bowers Waynesboro Area Education Assoc. James & Barbara Bowersox Walter & Karen Manderson Thomas & Helen Beck Waynesboro Area Lioness Club The Manning Family Mr. & Mrs. John W. Beck Jeremy & Andrea Bowersox Waynesboro Lions Club Neal & Jacqueline Brewer March Chiropractic Leonora Rocca Bernheisel Wayne & Debbie Martz Mr. & Mrs. George P. Buckey Conservation So ci ety Joy Brown ($250 to $499) Otis & Carol Brown Chet & Betsey Mauk Greg & Debi Duffey Judy & Tucker Maxwell Nancy L. Erlanson & Don Gibe AgChoice Farm Credit Beth Bryant Marie & Ed Beck Bethany Bui & James Kim John & Peggy Maynes F&M Trust Company Donald M. & Barbara B. McBride FirstEnergy/West Penn Power Robert & Shelley Benc hoff Drs. Stephen Bui & May Cao Bea Boccalando H. M. & A.G. Caldwell Helen McCabe Grove Bowersox Funeral Home, Inc. Marilyn McCarney John R. Hershey III & Erin Hershey Buchanan Auto Park Dr. Minh Cao Matt Burton & Megan Shea Burton CFAR/Waynesboro Running, Inc. Sean, Jenny, James John R. Hershey III/RBC & Lily McFarland Wealth Management Jared & Denee Childers & Family Frank & Susan Conway Max Creager Peggy B. Corley Dr. & Mrs. James G. McKenzie The John R. & Anna L. Hershey Thomas & Jill McKenzie Family Foundation Craig, Friedly, Potter & Moore Caroline Dean Insurance Marie E. & Desmond G. Dean, Jr. Edward C. Miller Johnson Controls, Inc. Jill Miller Benjamin L. Kiersz Marc Desrosiers & Emelda Valadez Robert & Teresa Dee /RaceWax.com LLC Denny’s Garage Madeline F. Miller Marge Kiersz The Mohn Family The Land O’ Lakes Foundation Dennis & Patricia Eckstine David & Julieann DesJardins Sandy Fisher Patricia M. Domenick Steve & Kitty Monn Doris Large Harry & Jill Morningstar M&T Bank Barbara Gaydick Barbara & Paul Dunlap, Jr. Hadley Farms Bakery Eagles Club, Inc. Susan & Tom Murphy Manitowoc Cranes Robert J. North Martz Plumbing, Heating & Hamilton Hyundai Eichholz Flowers Hamilton Nissan Lori Eigenbrode Noelker & Hull Associates, Inc. Air Conditioning, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Paul D. Orange, M.D. Peggy McCleary Donna & Tony Haugh Terry & Debra Eisenhauer Kathryn Helfrick Nancy L. Evans Doug & Ginny Parks The William & Diane Bill Pflager Nitterhouse Foundation David S. Keller Family Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Fleagle John, Tiffani & Kody Kelley Twila & Bill Flohr Debbie & Bill Pflager Patricia O’Connor Cheryl & Ken Plummer PA Partners in the Arts Dennis L. Koons of Raymond Foreman’s Rare Coins James Financial Services, Inc. John & Jean Frantz & Family Jaime Pratt Lucinda D. Potter, CPA Carmen Richardson Bernie & Rosemarie Roberts Lynn Y. MacBride Pat Gaffney & Jon Pearson Yvonne MacBride Darlene Giasomo & Gary Goubeau Andrew & Sally Sussman Mr. & Mrs. J. Christopher Richwine Arlene Unger/ReMax Associates Millennium 3 Energy Elizabeth Grant Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Miller Calvin Grass M. James & Barbara Rock John & Lois Unger Marcy Rost Rotary Club of Waynesboro Brenda Miller Matt Gunder Anne Shepard & Patrick Minnick Vince Halcomb Stephen & Sharon Rost Angela Grove Weagly Andrew & Margaret Rovelstad Peggy Weller Carl & Bonnie Monk Kevin & Olivia Hammond Matthew & Tana Oyer Ann Haugh Pam & Bruce Rowland Preservation So ci ety Owl’s Club of Waynesboro Dean & Dorothy Hebb Joe & Beckie Sariano ($500 to $999) Tim Parry Jackie Henicle Savage Family Pharmacy, Inc. Antietam Eye Associates Jeff & Kelsey Rock Richard Hersh Schlosser Family Bartlett Tree Experts Rouzerville Lions Club Derek Hine & Rita Sterner-Hine Michael Beck & Family Smith Elliott Kearns & Co. Bill & Judi Hofmann Stephen & Maxine Beck (continued on page 17)

16 Membership con tin ued from pg. 16

Dr. & Mrs. Ronald F. Schultz Greg & Kate Wenzloff Donna Levick Emma Lohman Jodi & Pascal Schwarzer Yvonne & Andrew Yoder Emma Lewis & Justin Baker Concetta A. Maryjanowski & Family Mrs. Janet Zook Lisa Luny Alice Noll David & Tawnya Secor Associate Ann Markell Savoy Catering Service, Inc. Kathy Seiler ($25 to $99) Dick & Penny Marks Thomas D. & Jeanne W. Singer Jeff & Deb Shank Anne & Jim Aden Patrick & Sharon McCormley Janet Smedley William E. & Roberta R. Shank Majid & Barbara Afkhami Barbara McCracken Cindy & Terry Sullivan Mike & Marcy Shea James & Rebecca Alfeld Dr. & Mrs. Dennis McCullough Mrs. Sarah K. Zimmerman Harvey Sheets & Marty Amrhein Brooke & Terry Althouse Douglas & Phyllis McCullough Honorary Members Brian & Mary Shermeyer B & H Lawn Service and Floral Beverly McFarland Franklin Co. Commissioners– Richard & Patricia Ann Shew Carol Bailey Rhonda McFarland & Lowell David S. Keller, Chairman Joseph A. & Laura M. Shull Keith & Susan Baker Ezersky Robert L. Thomas, Alois & Kay Singer Carroll & Brenda Bakner Richard & Wendy Mohn Vice Chairman Fred & Beth Skroban & Family Dr. Jacqueline H. Barlup Harry & Louise Morningstar Robert G. Ziobrowski, St. Andrew the Apostle School Allen & Mary Alice Baumgardner H. Clayton Moyer Secretary Frank & Mary Anne Smith Carol Baylor Melvin & Frances O’Dell Cheryl Mankins & Family Dr. & Mrs. Joseph H. Stewart, III Brian & Kathryn Beck Bill & Yvonne Pfoutz Jessica McCleary & Family Ellen Stinebaugh Joyce & Larry Belella Angela Piatt Phil & Jerry’s Meats and More Vicki Stinebaugh Gail Pitt A.J. & Kate Benchoff Organization Dr. & Mrs. Earl O. Strimple L. Joe & Liane Miller Benchoff Mrs. Willard F. Rahn Carroll & Louanna Sturm B. Murray Reed Ex change Mike & Cathy Bercaw Alliance for the Chesapeake Rodney Teach Beta Chapter Y-Gradale Sorority Jean Reichard Total Vac/Sam Long Bonnie & Jeff Rhodes Bay The Blackburn Family Antietam Watershed Assoc. The Von Rembow Family Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Blubaugh Joe & Karen Rock Pete & Karen Walters Angela Rocks Conococheague Institute Mrs. Dorothy Bollinger The Discovery Station Mr. & Mrs. Charles Warner Gary W. Brashear, Sr. Mary C. Rocks Waynesboro Water Works Marilyn Ross Franklin County Conservation Patrick & Anita Brezler District Mr. & Mrs. William G. Weagly, Jr. Dennis & Judith Bricker Sue Rotz Greg White Mary Ellen Selvaggio & Franklin County Master Jean A. Brinser Gardeners David Wilson Rodney & Holly Carey Patric Schlee Johnson W. & Bonita C. Yocum Stanley Schoonover Franklin County Planning Jane & Ernest Charlesworth Commission Dr. Bob & Linda Zimmerman Susan H. Cipperly Gwen Scott David & Connie Zimmerman Mark & Connie Senft Little Antietam Creek, Inc. Kimberly S. Cordell Nicodemus Center for Family Dr. & Mrs. James H. Craig, Jr. S. Lynn & Jackie Shaw Dennis & Kim Shockey Ceramic Studies ($50 to $99) Ann & Dan Dedona Tammy Piper Mary Ashe-Mahr & Michael Mahr Sarie & Barry Dickey Mr. & Mrs. Richard Shook Mr. & Mrs. William Short Renfrew Museum & Park Sue & Donnie Barthalow Jean G. Dienstag TriState Astronomers Penny Beatty David G. & Joan Dionne Wanda Snoke George Souders Strawberry Hill Nature Center Rob & Kathy Bostic Mike & Carolyn Doncheski Waynesboro Historical Society Jeremy & Andrea Bowersox Mrs. Judy Elden Bill & Jo Spigler Ned Brown & Pamela Wagner Michael Engle Randall & Victoria Sprenkle Additional Support Doug & Melissa Burkholder Kim Fitzgerald Greg & Cindy Stains Becky Dietrich Stephen & Holly Cieri Deb Flinchbaugh Dr. John Stauffer Ronald & Mary Jane Collins Janis P. Foster Martha Stauffer Mr. & Mrs. James Deegan Walter & Catherine Gembe Dr. & Mrs. Robert G. Steiner Mr. & Mrs. William George Ruth Gembe Doug & Deb Stine Cynthia & William A. Gillard, Jr. Charlene Good Fawn Stitely STAY Roy & Andrea Struble Stanley & Darlene Grube Margie A. Griffin IN TOUCH! Jeremy & Marianne Haugh Sharon Gunder Michael & Kristen Szynal The Haugh-O’Malley Family Carroll & Carol Henicle Lois Good Thompson Do we have your Ryan Henderson Family Glenn & Susan Henicle Ruth Ann & Phil Wert Gregg & Lois Hershberger Vicki Hess Charles A. & Dorothy B. Willhide email address? Kirsten Hubbard Sherry & Scott Hesse Bill & Maggie Yoder Upcoming events are now Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Jones Barbara Hohman Educator announced via e-blasts— Will & Jill Kessler & Family Ginny Ingels ($25 to $99) Ryan, Nicole, Logan & Blake Klipp Sally Jenkins Grace M. Baylor they’re short, they’re fun, Nancy & Jeff Mace & Family Mr. & Mrs. Alan Johnson Ken & Judy Beam and they keep you in the Ray & Ginnie Miller Jeb Keller Joan Bowen Tim & Mary Louise Misner Phyllis & Ralph King Barry, Lisa & Erin Donohoe loop! Send us an email at Jack & Holly Olszewski Dorothy Kirk Robert & Doris Goldman [email protected] Renee & Mike Preso Roger & Katie Klink Carol Ann Henicle and ask to get on Sue, Kristin & Elizabeth Robson Barbara Layman Dixie Hickman Linden & Ruth Showalter Kevin Ledden & Tracy Holliday William J. & Karen S. Hudson the e-blast list. Don’t miss James Smith & Melodie John & Joyce Lefebure Claire Jantz out on the fun! Anderson-Smith Debra K. Levick Patricia A. Kugler

17 This article is reprinted here courtesy of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Please see note on adjacent page about Denny Koons.

Exemplar Conservation

he West Branch of Antietam Creek runs clear and quick in bottom land along Prices TChurch Road, just outside Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. The banks grow thick with yellow asters, goldenrods, and tall grasses, the water bubbles over riffles, a hatch of tiny flies hovers low over the stream.

Until a few years ago, the stream ran brown, its banks bare, muddy and trampled by cows. Dennis Koons changed that. A partner in West Branch Farms, Koons consulted local farm “ I think all farmers conservation agencies. They gave him a conservation plan and put him in touch with CBF. have an interest Restoration of that section of the creek started in 2013. With CBF’s help, contractors placed rock and large tree roots to stabilize the banks and restore the natural contours of in taking care of the creek. Plantings followed in 2014. Now, although the stones remain visible, they are their land. overhung by grasses and already blending into the banks. These plantings will continue to grow, soaking up pollution before it runs into the creek. This Koons said he wondered whether enough Pennsylvania farmers know about the resources available for restoration. He said he found the process fairly easy to navigate, and the CBF helps the staff he worked with— Restoration Specialist Kristen Kitchen and then-CBF Pennsylvania Watershed Restoration Manager Stephanie Eisenbise—“very supportive and well educated. stream, They did what they said they’d do and there was good communication all through the process.” it helps

According to Koons, the work was truly a win-win: good for the farm as well as the the Bay.” environment. “I think all farmers have an interest in taking care of their land,” Koons said. —Dennis Koons “This helps the stream, it helps the Bay. It restores habitat for fishing and hunting, and we Partner, West Branch Farms get an income stream from CREP [the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program] for 15 years.”

Now, hundreds of sycamore, silver maple, and willow trees stand along the stream’s banks. CBF is grateful for Planted in neat rows like sentries, they guard the stream’s water quality. The grass between the generous support of: the trees is mowed; the trees, where needed, staked. The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment, Inc.; Pennsylvania Department of Environmental “People use Prices Church Road,” Koons said. “This planting is looked at a lot. It’s Protection; The Beirne Carter picturesque. It’s a nice example of what could be.” Foundation; The G. Unger Vetlesen Foundation; Donald W. Hamer; Deering Family Foundation, Inc.; ACE Charitable Foundation; Luck Companies Foundation; and Arbor Day Foundation.

CHESAPEAKEC HES APEAKE BAY FFOUNDATIONO UNDATIO N 20152015 ANNUAL REPREPORTO R T 9

18 dennis Koons featured in Chesapeake Bay Foundation Profile The adjacent article (left, page 18) board of directors, 2008–2011. Denny exemplifies the important spotlights the role Dennis Koons He is currently a member of the role of the Bay watershed farmer played in stream restoration meas- institute’s Advisory Council and right here in the Waynesboro area, ures along a portion of Antietam financial advisor to the institute’s using best management practices to Creek. endowment trustees. improve stream water quality. Denny has a strong connection In addition to farming, Denny is Congratulations to Denny for with Renfrew Institute, having a financial consultant with Raymond this recognition from the served as a member, vice president James Financial Services, and is Chesapeake Bay Foundation. and president of the institute’s among the sponsors of Streamside.

Italian exchange students learn about the Chesapeake Bay Watershed at renfrew Institute Renfrew Institute isn’t just for local Ferry, W.Va. and Mercersburg, Pa. “Wading into the creek, students school kids, but for students around and were able to understand the collected tiny critters by shuffling the world! connections within the watershed. their feet in front of the net and Through the World Exchange The visiting students also learned reaching in with their hands to flip Program (WEP-USA), a group of about local plant and animal life. over rocks,” Melodie explained. 15 high school students from Italy Shippensburg University geo- Different worms, mayfly nymphs visited Renfrew Institute in July to environmental students, Emily and caddisfly larvae were found, but learn about the Chesapeake Bay Heckman, Megan Leeper and Aca- the crayfish were the most popular, watershed and the Antietam Creek. cia Snedaker were summer interns and the students observed the cray- The students were in the United with the institute, and presented fish’s resemblance to lobster. States for three weeks for an inten- their project that identifies and The students were accompanied sive study program to learn about illustrates flora and fauna found in by their teacher, Maria Tereasa the Washington D.C. region. the Antietam Creek watershed. [See Nicoli, who remarked, “Before, the While at Renfrew, the exchange article on page 5.] kids were ‘water resistant’ but now, students learned about how the The Italian students got their feet they are ‘waterproof’!” Antietam Creek flows through wet when institute executive director, Laura Puckett, Community Waynesboro and into the Potomac Melodie Anderson-Smith, intro- Coordinator for PAX Academic River, eventually spilling into the duced them to the kick net, a spe- Exchange, arranged the visit to Chesapeake Bay. They had previously cial net used to collect macro Renfrew, and families in Franklin visited sites in Baltimore, Harpers invertebrates. County, Pa., Maryland and West Virginia hosted the Italian students during their three-week stay. PAX is always looking for families to host international exchange students. Interested persons should contact Laura at: [email protected] or by phone at 717-404-3698.

Emma Lewis

Led by Melodie Anderson-Smith (second from right), a group of Italian exchange students waded into Renfrew Park’s Antietam Creek to look for “creek critters,” also known as macro invertebrates. Renfrew Institute presented a special program on July 13 to teach the students about the Chesapeake Bay watershed and Antietam Creek. Photo by Emma Lewis.

19 Renfrew Institute’s board of directors adopted this Strategic Plan on June 15, 2015. Our Mission: To guide the people of the Cumberland Valley region to become stewards of their e t u natural and cultural worlds. it st Renfrew In renfrew Institute strategic Plan

gOaLA. Develop I:annual ensure balanced operatingfinancial budget stability. and capital budget. B. Increase community awareness about Institute’s funding sources, current financial status, and needs. C. Plan and implement annual membership drive with actions for increasing membership and mechanisms for electronic membership maintenance. D. Evaluate fundraising initiatives/events. E. Explore and develop plans to increase revenues from programs [while keeping activities affordable for all income groups]. F. Promote and support the growth of the endowment fund.

gOaL II: Create sufficient customer-friendly space A. Identify and prioritizeto meet needs forprogram increased space and and facilities.administrative needs. B. Identify options to expand space.

gOaL III: Provide and promote sustainable programming A. Develop and implementto meet assessment the needsprocess to define of changing and prioritize community’s communities. education interests, needs, and likely support. B. Based on above assessment findings, develop 2 to 5 year growth development plan for programs’ expansion to targeted audiences and define required resources. C. Develop and maintain up-to-date technology to support Institute goals and strategies as well as customers’ needs. D. Develop, implement, and evaluate plan to promote all programs.

gOaL Iv: Maintain qualified staff to address programming A. Develop, implement,and and other measure Institute effectiveness ofneeds. plan to recruit and retain qualified teachers and other staff. B. Develop, implement, and evaluate plan to recruit and retain volunteers. C. Develop succession plan for management staff.

gOaL v: Build and nurture relationships to increase A. Create interdependentcollaboration and collaborative and relationships ensure with Renfrew sustainability. Museum and Park. B. Nurture communication and collaboration with Borough of Waynesboro, Washington Township, Franklin Co. Commissioners and other government entities. C. Strengthen commitment and participation from area school districts and private schools. D. Strengthen collaborative relationships with other organizations. E. Enhance and support the mission through a strong board of directors.

20 Jack Hubbard Wins science Champion award county’s championship Marine life in particular interests competition. Jack. “There is much marine life Jack, now age 15 and in that we know nothing about. For grade nine, was an eighth- example, there is a jellyfish, called grader when he created his the immortal jellyfish, that cannot project. His fellow com- die from natural causes. The cells petitors included several just revert back to stem cells. It high school students, and would be amazing to study a species all had to defend their work that has showed us that death is to a panel of scientists. just an adaptation,” he said. Jack’s project was named “These jellyfish are taking over Franklin County Champion the oceans, so there is a plethora of (there was also a first-place them that we can study to see how Grand Champion). In Feb- they adapted and what sort of con- ruary, Jack will compete at ditions made them adapt to their the state level at a three- environment. WaterStriders gives day fair in Harrisburg. me a great start by studying water Science is an ongoing and life in the creek.” interest for Jack. He com- Congratulations to Jack on this pleted two summer intern- huge accomplishment, and we wish Jack Hubbard with his award-winning science study project, ships through Fort Detrick’s him good luck at the state level “Fear: What are You Afraid Of?” Jack is an active member U.S. Army Medical Research competition! of Renfrew Institute’s WaterStriders stream monitoring group. Institute of Infectious Jack Hubbard of Waynesboro won Diseases (USAMRIID), where he the Champion Award at the 2016 extracted and studied insect DNA. Franklin Science and Technology In addition, Jack is a recruit for Fair in Chambersburg, Pa. Hagerstown Community College’s The 33rd annual science fair was STEMM (science, technology, engi- open to all Franklin and Fulton neering, math, medical) Technical County students in grades K–12. Middle College, and completed a Jack is a member of Renfrew In- course through that program over stitute’s WaterStriders (student the summer. He is also a Star Scout stream monitoring group). with Boy Scout Troop 88. His science fair project, “Fear: We asked Jack what he likes What Are You Afraid Of?” showed a best about studying science. “I am correlation between how fear changes most interested in marine biology,” with age. Jack collected data from he said. “I want to learn more about more than 450 people. The project the oceans because we know more Jack won a trophy for earning the Champion won first place in its category at the about outer space than about the prize in the Franklin Science and Technology science fair, earning a place at the deepest parts of the ocean.” Fair’s 2016 Championship Competition. a Parent’s view of Waterstriders In a note to WaterStrider instructor, Emma Lewis, Kirsten Hubbard wrote, “I can tell what Jack likes not by effusive enthusiasm, but by intense focus. And he likes WaterStriders! You are the ones spending time with our kids and passing on your message to a new generation. Truly, I thank you! “ Kirsten continued, “This program has been instrumental in developing Jack’s interest in science...it gives him somewhere that honors, supports, and develops that interest. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! I simply could not have imagined a better program or instructors!” (See article above on Jack’s science award) We asked Jack why he enjoys WaterStriders. “What I like about WaterStriders is that it meets what I love about science and marine biology. The testing of the water interests me. You can't do that anywhere else.” WaterStriders is sponsored by John R. Hershey, III/RBC Wealth Management, and by Jay & Pat Heefner.

21 “Renfrew is a special place for Welcome new directors me because I grew up in the park,” he said. “The institute provides our Renee Preso “It is important to keep this special place alive and well for kids with unique learning opportu- many others to see.” nities that cultivate interest in Renee is a graduate of Wilson nature and history. Renfrew is a College and the Pennsylvania place that holds our local history Bankers Association School of and provides cultural experiences Banking. that are not available elsewhere— Also a graduate of Leadership a place where people can enjoy the Franklin County, Renee is involved beauty of nature. Renfrew is a in the Penn National Lions Club, Waynesboro treasure and worth time chairs the Friends of the Coyle and effort to preserve and promote.” Library, and currently serves as The former Shakespeare on secretary on the Waynesboro Cham- Wheels program and Halloween ber of Commerce board of directors. ghost stories are some of Keller’s Renee resides in Chambersburg favorite memories of the institute. with her husband, Mike, and two A Waynesboro native, Jeb resides children, Megan and Luke. in Chambersburg and is an attorney with Keller Keller & Beck, LLC. He Jeb Keller Renfrew Institute is pleased to received a bachelor’s degree from welcome two new board members. Shippensburg University and a juris Renee Preso joins the board doctor degree from the University of directors after years of service to of Pittsburgh School of Law. the area in a variety of capacities. Jeb previously worked as a law She is currently the vice president clerk for Judge Carol Van Horn and and market manager for F&M Trust for Craig, Friedly, Potter & Moore Company, where her many duties as an insurance producer. He was include directing community also assistant football coach at involvement in southern Franklin Waynesboro Area Senior High County. School. Personally, Renee is very in- Jeb serves on the Waynesboro volved in her local community and YMCA board. He previously served understands the importance and on the boards of Waynesboro value of an organization like Renfrew Jeb Keller’s history with Communities that Care and the Institute, where her own children Renfrew Institute runs deep as he Waynesboro Area Business, Educa- attended both summer activities is a former student of the school tion and Community (WABEC) and school programs. programs [see photos below]. He Foundation, along with being a “I have witnessed what the can also be considered a legacy former Rotarian. In his free time, education programs can provide to as Keller’s mother, Dudley, was Keller enjoys hiking, athletics, and children about our wonderful world president of the institute’s first frequenting concerts. of nature and history,” she said. board of directors. Emma Lewis

Renee Preso shares a nature kaleidoscope with a student during the program, Wake Up Earth, It’s Spring! Renee works for F&M Trust Co., a co-sponsor of the program. Flashback! A young Jeb Keller cards wool with sister, Lexie, (left) and dons period britches (right).

22 Welcome emma Lewis We are pleased to welcome long- Baker spend weekends time volunteer Emma Lewis to the kayaking on area lakes institute’s administrative staff. On and streams, hiking July 1, 2016, Emma began working forest trails and camping with us as a part-time administrative whenever possible. assistant, but she is no stranger to Justin, a math teacher the institute. She has been volun- at Boonsboro High teering off and on since 2009. School, has also been Emma holds a bachelor’s degree a big help during RI in communications/journalism events. Most recently from Shippensburg University. She he manned the CD sales worked in the legislative documents table for the musicians department of the Pennsylvania at the 25th Annual Jazz state capitol in Harrisburg, as well Festival on August 28 at as in the alumnae relations office at Renfrew. Wilson College in Chambersburg. “I’ve always loved Emma comes with excellent being outside,” Emma organizational and writing skills, said. “My dad would along with enthusiasm, energy and take us—my brother, a cheerfulness that keeps everyone sister and me—hiking, smiling. fishing and hunting. In addition to the usual office The outdoors has always Outdoors enthusiast Emma Lewis hiked the trail to Sandstone tasks, Emma is also providing “boots been my sanctuary, a Peak, the highest point in California’s Santa Monica mountains. on the ground” for our PR director place for me to retreat, Photo by Justin Baker. Andi Struble, who is currently to clear my mind and find my soul. Time is one of our most valuable working from Japan [see article pg. “As I got older, I realized I didn’t resources, so I want to make sure 32]. Emma delivers posters and flyers have to be a hunter or fisher(wo)man that my time is spent doing some- around town, interact ing with the to enjoy being outside. In high thing I truly believe in, promoting businesses and organizations on the school I began canoeing, and even- Mother Nature and everything she distribution list and adding new ones. tually I got my own kayak. As with has to offer.” She also handles bulk mailings, hiking in the mountains, I found We are fortunate that Emma has works on computer projects, updates that being on the water has equally made Renfrew Institute her choice the school schedule wall calendar, restorative powers, and I have for working in an environmental changes the road sign and waters learned so many powerful, life organization with a mission she the tree nursery. lessons from being on the water. could embrace. Her choice and our Because of her interest in science, One of my favorite sayings (and need came together at just the right the outdoors and especially streams, lessons from the water) is, ‘Let it time. Emma is assisting with RI’s after- go, let it flow.’ Thanks Emma, and welcome to school program for middle school “Since college,” Emma continued, our staff! students, WaterStriders. “I knew I wanted to work for some Emma and her husband, Justin type of environmental organization. Melodie Anderson-Smith

Emma paddles her “duckie” (inflatable kayak) through a white water Emma Lewis (center) with WaterStriders JoHanna Walters & Jack Hubbard. course in Deep Creek, Md.

23 Lynn MacBride

endowing“I retired from my firm inus 2008,” withInstitute Inspiration have truly enriched my Lynn said. “However, I continue to life.” work part-time as Guardian ad The institute’s Endowment litim, an attorney for children in Fund, established in September, the foster care system in Fulton 1998, is Lynn’s signature accom- County, Pa.” plishment as board president, and Throughout her legal career, an enduring legacy. Lynn was active in the local com- “Lynn wrote the legal document munity, particularly with Renfrew to establish an irrevocable trust for Institute. Upon the institute’s 20th the purpose of securing the financial anniversary (in 2009), Lynn wrote future of Renfrew Institute,” said about how she had become involved, Melodie Anderson-Smith, RI exec- and what the institute means to her. utive director. “The board approved “I became involved with the the creation of the fund, appointed Institute from the very beginning three trustees to manage it, and when my children would walk down added language to our bylaws ad- For nearly a quarter-century, Lynn to the park from Summitview dressing the composition, election, MacBride has been an integral part Elementary School. They loved terms and basic duties of the Board of Renfrew Institute (RI). It’s high everything about those experiences. of Trustees.” time she enjoyed the view from the The initial trustees were John institute’s traditional place of f the M L. Grove, George P. Buckey and honor, On Top of the Mushroom! o us Thomas J. MacBride, Lynn’s father. Lynn has worked tirelessly for p hr Lynn succeeded her father as an the institute since 1993, serving as o o endowment trustee in 2003 and event volunteer, board member, vice T o became chair of the trustees in president, president, endowment n m 2011. Her extended term as trustee trustee and on the Advisory Council. O ended June 30, 2016 as required by Although she stepped down this the RI bylaws. year from her position as chair of Over the years, Lynn’s dedication the Endowment Board of Trustees, to the growth of the Endowment she continues to be involved—both Fund and her leadership as chair with the institute and in the local has seen the fund grow from the community. initial deposit of $2,000 to more Lynn was born in Carlisle, Pa. than $300,000. [Note: see pg. 35] when her father attended Dickinson Lynn’s creation of the endow- School of Law. However, her family ment fund was inspired by the wish moved to Waynesboro when she was to ensure the institute’s longevity. just two years old, and Lynn con- “Although I became involved siders Waynesboro her home town. In 1993 I was lucky enough to be initially through my children,” she “I left Waynesboro when I went asked to serve on the board of said, “I could see what a wonderful to college,” she said. “I married a directors, and was president of the place of learning the Institute was— Canadian and lived in Vancouver, board from 1996 to 1999. not only for children, but for our British Colombia for a number of “I am happy to say that during entire community.” years, where my three children were that time the Institute endowment “Through the Institute, youth born. We moved back to Waynesboro was started. And, I take great joy in and adults alike enjoy fantastic in 1976.” seeing that fund grow each year as cultural and educational opportuni- Following in her father’s foot- so many here in our community ties,” Lynn wrote in 2009. “From steps, Lynn graduated from Dickin- show their support of the Institute learning about the soil and plants son School of Law in 1975, and through donations. The people with or building and flying kites, to practiced law in Franklin County whom I worked and the many gazing at the stars, carving and for many years. friends I have made through the (continued on page 34)

24 We were delighted to receive the We Love Fan Mail emailed note, left, from Meredith Hi Tracy! Piatt, a grade 2 teacher at Bigler- We had a team meeting today and the new ville Elementary. teachers agree with us “old” teachers that visiting Students from the school have Renfrew Institute is an amazing field trip! participated in several Renfrew So, when you begin scheduling for the spring, Institute programs. The students please let me know. We would love to book three in these photos took part in the more dates in late April/early May. environmental program, Earth

Thank you! Encounters. Meredith Thanks, Meredith, for making our day!

The Earth Encounters program is supported by two memorial donations: Doris R. Large, in memory of J. Warren and Jessie O. Large; and Bernie & Rosemarie Roberts Family, in memory of Harry D. Catts, Florence Gertrude McGowan, Richard G. McGowan and Richard G. McGowan, Jr.. record-breaking Pumpkin Fest! Record attendance and record proceeds! We had 1,600 visitors + 200 wonderful volunteers—the most EVER! Net profit for the event was approximately $11,500—the highest ever! This amount will be shared equally by Renfrew Museum and Renfrew Institute. We couldn’t have done it without all our wonderful volunteers! Our 23rd 20162016 year!

Photos by Trey Gelbach

25 2016–2017 Calendar of events – See our website for details! All events supported in part by Today’s Horizon Fund contributors: The Nora Roberts Foundation; Alma W. Oyer; APX Enclosures, Inc.; and The Carolyn Terry Eddy Family: Carolyn, with daughters Connie Fleagle & Kim Larkin. Q Programs with a green asterisk are Adult-Teen Ed offerings. Please see the flyer enclosed in this newsletter for more details, or check our website: www.renfrewinstitute.org Adult Ed programs sponsored in part by Marge Kiersz; Lucinda D. Potter, CPA; Smith, Elliott, Kearns & Company Q Q Thursday, Dec. 8 • 6:30–8:30 p.m.star (Cloud Party date: 12/15) renfrew rocks! Family geology Field trip Backyard of the Renfrew Museum house, Renfrew Park Sat., May 6Fossil • 8:30 a.m. Collecting to 6:00 p.m. in • Visitorsschuykill Center, County Renfrew Park Presented in partnership with the Tri-State Astronomers Youth Festival Q tInY BIt OF sHaKIn’ gOIn’ On: Sunday, May 28, 2017 • 1 to 5:30 p.m. • Renfrew Park gravitational Waves and the Universe Sponsored by BB&T Thursday, February 2 • 7 p.m. • Visitors Center, Renfrew Park Fun for all kids! Workshops, demonstrations, activities, exhibits, and Presented in partnership with Tri-State Astronomers entertainment. Theme to be announced. Free. Q Creatures of the night: adult Owl Walk Q Thursday, February 9 • 6:00 p.m. (snow date TBA) Saturday in June,renfrew date and time rocks! TBA Mystery trip Meet at Visitors Center, Renfrew Park Q Birding Field trips to gettysburg Battlefield Q Basketry Workshop Saturdays, June 3 & 10 • 7:30 a.m. to approx. 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 • 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (snow date Mar. 4) Visitors Center, Renfrew Park June and July 2017, datessummer & programs Institute TBA • Renfrew Park Q telescope Clinic Sponsored by John and Deb Beck, Stephen and Maxine Beck, and Max Saturday, March 11 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. • Visitors Center, Renfrew Park Creager, in memory of Nancy Hess Creager. Presented in partnership with Tri-State Astronomers Fun summer adventures in the park for kids of all ages. Q annual Lecture series–Pollinators and night 20th annual Chesapeake Bay supper Fundraiser Fliers: Butterflies, Bees and Bats (Free) Friday, June 23, 2017 • 5:30 p.m. • Waynesboro Country Club Thursdays: March 2, 9, 16 • 7 p.m. • Visitors Center, Renfrew Park Sponsored in 2016 by lead “Blue Crab” sponsor, FirstEnergy Foundation March 2: Butterflies, March 9: Honeybees, March 16: Bats on behalf of West Penn Power, & by Advanced Financial Security, Caroline Sponsored by Robert and Grace Brown Dean, Denny’s Garage, Foreman’s Rare Coins, Matt Gunder, Kirsten Q Hubbard, Keller, Keller & Beck, LLC, Chet & Betsy Mauk, Noelker & Hull Presented in partnershipOcarina with the Workshop Waynesboro (2-part)Ceramic Arts Center Associates, Inc., Savage Family Pharmacy & Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Schultz. Tuesdays, March 7 & 14 • 6:30–8:30 p.m. NOTE LOCATION! Food, fun, and frolic with Bay-inspired menu and related activities. Silent Waynesboro Ceramic Arts Center, 13 S. Church Street, Waynesboro and live auctions. Reservations required. Admission fee. Q (‘studying Ornithology at renfrew’) 10th anniversary salamander scramble 5K Saturdays,‘sOar’ April Bird 1–May Walks 27 • 7:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2017 • Start time 8:00 a.m. –AND– 1st & 3rd Saturdays in Fall and Winter • Renfrew Park In conjunction with Waynesboro’s July 4 Jubilee Firecracker 5K Run Q Sponsored by lead underwriter Arlene Unger Re/Max Associates, Grove- Thursday, Aprilrenfrew 6 • 7 p.m. •rocks! Visitors Center,geology Renfrew Program Park Bowersox Funeral Home, Cornerstone Dentistry, John Hershey, RBC Wealth Presented in partnership with the Franklin Co. Rock & Mineral Club Management, WACCO Properties, Waynesboro Physical Therapy, CFAR/ Waynesboro Running, Eichholz Flowers and Waynesboro Waterworks. Saturday, April 15 • 10 a.m.annual to 4 p.m. Fun • Renfrew Fly Park Lace up your running/walking shoes and join Team Salamander as we Sponsored by Buchanan Auto Park “scramble” around Waynesboro to raise funds for Renfrew Institute. All Free kite flying (all ages) with Kite Masters, brothers Sam & George athletic levels are welcome. Pre-race training runs. Lots of team benefits! Adams. Bring your own kite. Build-a-Kite workshop 12:00–1:30, $1. 26th annual Jazz Festival Q Sunday in August, TBA • 2 to 4 p.m. • Renfrew Park ThursdayJoint Programin April, TBA with • 7:00 antietam p.m. • Topic Watershed TBA association Sponsored by lead sponsor, FirstEnergy Foundation on behalf of West Visitors Center, Renfrew Park Penn Power, plus a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the earth Celebration day & Festival of art National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Additional support Saturday, April 29 • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Renfrew Park provided by Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Hamilton Nissan, Hamilton Sponsored by Angela Grove-Weagly in memory of Joyce L. Ceyler Hyundai, and an anonymous donor. and in Honor of Richard D. Ceyler, and by Lucinda D. Potter, CPA and Renfrew Institute’s annual jazz festival spotlights top professional artists. Millennium 3 Energy. Informal Q&A follows. Free. Environmental exhibits, music, student clothesline display, food stand, drum circle, area artists display, demonstrate, and sell their works. Free. Saturday, Octoberannual 21 (TBC)renfrew • 11 a.m. Pumpkin to 4 p.m. Festival• Renfrew Park recycle/reuse earth day Yard sale Sponsored by M&T Bank. Co-sponsored by Renfrew Institute and Saturday, April 29 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Renfrew Park Renfrew Museum as a joint fundraiser. Sponsored by lead sponsors, Drs. Jerzy Kornilow O.D. & Alison Ridenour, Pumpkin-chuckin’ trebuchet, pumpkin carving, hayrides, live music, kid’s O.D., Antietam EYE Associates and Dave Neterer, Sterling Financial activities and games. Free lunch included with admission fee. Management; and by Hadley Farms Bakery and Total Vac. Look for bargains or sell your own discards at this event coinciding with Halloween storytelling Earth Celebration Day & Festival of Art. Wednesday, October 25 • 6:30–8 p.m. • Visitors Center, Renfrew Park Sponsored by Patriot Federal Credit Union Q Thursday, Maydeer-resistant 4 • 7:00 p.m. • Visitors native Center, trees Renfrew & Plants Park Q Thursday Creaturesin November, ofTBA the • 6:00 night: p.m. •Family Renfrew OwlPark Walk

26 departing Board Members: Matt gunder & Kathy Helfrick Since the last Streamside issue we setting up, taking down, making the Kathy is also an accomplished bid adieu to two very dedicated calls and guiding decisions, Matt quilt maker. As a gift to our teaching members of the institute’s Board is the kind of board member every staff, she created an exact replica of a of Directors. Matt Gunder and organization needs. small quilt depicted in the children’s Kathy Helfrick served the institute book, The Quilt Story by Tony admirably and are still involved Johnson and Tomie De Poala. The with the organization. Both have Wo book is used in the kindergarten joined the RI Advisory Council. he od program, Once Upon a Farm to Matt Gunder stepped off the t e teach children the importance of board after eight years of dedicated f n quilts in early American life. Kathy’s

o

o C service. At his final board meeting C thoughtful creation adds a beautiful

o

o r

in June 2016, he was awarded r and “concrete touch” to the program.

o

o e

e

the wooden cookie moniker, Bay k Kathy also served as secretary

k

d

d i

r i e r

e Supper Skipper for his role as O of the board (2015–16) and as a chair of the institute’s major fund- O member of the Youth Education raiser, the Annual Chesapeake Bay Committee for all three years of her Supper. board service. A retired first grade With his soft leadership style, teacher, Kathy has taken over the Matt brought people together to We are very pleased that Matt Children’s Summer Stories program. accomplish a lofty goal—the best has agreed to continue as Bay Partnering with her colleague and fund-raiser three years in a row. Supper chair and will also stay on friend Jane Glenn (also a retired Matt also served on the Mem- the nom/gov committee, though WASD teacher), the two read stories bership Committee, and as chair that chairmanship will pass to an- and lead related craft projects for of the Nominating/Governance other board member as required by the six-week series in June and July. Committee. In all of these ways, the bylaws. Thank you Matt, for In addition, Kathy helped with Matt contributed many hours of your dedication and service, for the 2016 Youth Festival, attending time and exceptional leadership, your support and leadership. planning meetings and offering a accomplishing much. From bylaw Kathy Helfrick served a three- workshop during the event. revisions to recruitment of the best year term on the RI board and was We are grateful that Kathy will board members ever, Matt led the awarded the wooden cookie moniker, continue to be involved in these nom/gov committee with efficiency Earth Muffin for her role as coordi- major leadership roles. She is and professionalism. nator of exhibits and artists for the cheerful, committed and always As chair of the Bay Supper, institute’s Earth Celebration Day & ready to lend a hand. Her support Matt ensured that meetings ended Festival of Art for the past two years. of the RI staff is greatly appreciated. on time with all duties delegated. Her moniker also notes her con- Thank you Kathy, for being He was always looking out for others tribution of time as the captain of the there for us in so many ways. and was very supportive of the staff. bake sale for the annual Pumpkin Always willing to lend a hand Festival for the past three years. Melodie Anderson-Smith too Many Lists! If you are reading this newsletter, directed to the institute, we are moving chances are great that you’ve had away from extensive published “thank- some role in the success of Renfrew you” lists in this newsletter. We will Institute’s activities. of course continue to acknowledge many We extend a monumental thank monetary donations as in the past. you to all who have made donations Our focus will be on relevant news, thanks! of time and materials to keep the scientific and historic investigations proverbial wheels in motion. and research, and the organizational In deference to the scale of our accomplishments that define Renfrew thanks activities and the sheer number of Institute as we strive to inform, a lot! acts of kindness and generosity educate and inspire.

27 remembering gerald reichard We were saddened to lose Gerald plants (flowers or vegetables). Reichard, who died on October 2 Gerald crossed paths with our following a severe stroke that left staff at conferences and meetings him paralyzed and unable to com- where farm professionals exchange municate effectively for the past ideas and projects. Working coop- few months. eratively with his ag colleagues Ironically, he will be remembered from Penn State, Gerald promoted as a gifted communicator who countless projects and created ideas contributed in countless ways to that will influence the field into the the benefit of our community, the future. region, state and even nation. He He also served in leadership was “Mr. Agricultural Education.” positions in organizations too Gerald touched Renfrew Institute numerous to mention here. in many ways over the years. He was Renfrew Institute is successful Gerald Reichard. Photo courtesy of The Herald- Mail. the one we called when questions in large part because of the broad arose within the realm of agricul- network of resource professionals a way of life. tural education. who, when called upon, help us We are grateful to have known Most recently, he helped us find bring cutting-edge information and Gerald and will always remember speakers for the 2015 lecture series, programs to our area. his smile, his energy, his dedication Harvest Close to Home. A year Gerald Reichard was our number and his way of bringing excellence earlier, for the institute’s 2014 one resource for agricultural educa- to everything he did. Earth Celebration Day, Gerald tion. He was a doer and a giver… installed a Grow House Village always helping the community, Melodie Anderson-Smith, exhibit—a cluster of wire building always striving to spread awareness Executive Director structures that serve as backyard and knowledge about farming, farm Pam Hind Rowland, playhouses when covered by vining life and preservation of farming as Director of Cultural Studies Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Photo by Emma Lewis

28 new sponsorships continued from pg. 15 Thanks to several recent gifts husband, Jim, who provided funds in support of Professional Staff needed to host a master class pre- Development, our instructors sented by professional puppeteer, are able to maintain professional Carolyn Koerber of The Puppet excellence as they deliver institute Factory. experiences for children. Many of the institute’s programs Renfrew Institute board member include the introduction of a Donna Haugh and her husband, quest—or invitation to discovery— Tony, provided a gift that resonates by loved puppet characters. Trail of Trees puppet charactersTimothy Tulip deeply with Donna as a former Puppetry invites suspended Poplar, Old Hickory and Millie the Maple Leaf. educator. Their gift has supported a logic from our young visitors who Dollars from this final fundraiser wide array of learning opportunities gleefully embrace the magic. Al- of the fiscal year are crucial to the for faculty staff members in both the though it seems like fun and games, institute’s efforts to educate, enter- environmental science and farm- the puppets play an important role tain and inspire. stead history arenas. in setting up the educational frame- Arlene’s support supplied funds Likewise, current board member work for concept-rich experiences. needed to outfit our team in the and retired educator Karen Herald The puppets work hard, thanks very cool eco-technical jerseys that and her husband, Ed, were inspired to their “handlers,” RI faculty have become our signature look, to offer a gift in support of profes- members, who expressed gratitude and keep our athletes comfy in the sional development activities. for Carolyn’s expert training during race day heat on the 4th of July. Former board member and the half-day clinic that helped them The jerseys are made in the U.S. Lioness Club member Pat Shew improve their puppetry techniques. from fabric woven in the U.S. using arrived at the office one day with FUNDRAISER SPONSORS recycled fibers from plastic bottles. a gift from the Lioness Club of In order to provide a full array Arlene’s gift helps us practice Waynesboro. It was added to the of programming, Renfrew Institute what we preach, while providing funding support for this important relies on four annual fundraisers to fantastic visual unity for our team facet of the institute’s operations. provide an income stream that helps on race day. We are grateful for Puppets Can Teach keep it all going. her commitment to the institute’s A fourth gift in support of Scrambling for a Cause mission, and to the success of the Professional Staff Development Arlene Unger, ReMax Salamander Scramble fundraiser. came from former institute faculty Associates Broker, provided lead [See Scramble photo collage on in- member Nancy Hall and her funding support for one of these, the side back cover of this publication.] 9th Annual Salamander Sailing Along at the Bay Supper Scramble. A long-time New sponsor gifts were received member and funding part- during June’s Chesapeake Bay ner of Team Salamander, Supper Fundraiser from recently Arlene offered a substantial outgoing board member and current increase in her support by adopting the lead sponsor role. (continued on page 30)

Marvin invites kids to get a close up look at living and nonliving things. Sidney’s Wonder Web fun—a brisk chase game of fox.

29 new sponsorships continued from pg. 29 Bay Supper Committee Chair Matt extraordinarily talented jazz Gunder and his fellow committee musicians and vocalists to member Caroline Dean. our backyard for our cus- In addition to our gratitude for tomers and others to enjoy,” their many years of involvement, said David McDonald, and investments of time and energy president of West Penn to the supper, we extend thanks to Power. Matt and Caroline for this additional “We hope this gift generosity. encourages support from FirstEnergy/West Penn Power others to sustain this re- The Bay Supper markable tradition over the FirstEnergy Foundation was next quarter century.” the lead underwriter at the $2,500 The institute was able to level for the 2016 Chesapeake Bay offer this musical experience Supper Fundraiser last June. to community members free of charge, thanks in large part Young gardeners learn to plant in the PA German FirstEnergy’s corporate philoso- 4-square garden. phy includes providing community to FirstEnergy’s and West support. The FirstEnergy Foundation Penn Power’s generous generosity, helping to provide the was created to help local nonprofit support of Renfrew Institute’s experience in which our young organizations that strengthen mission and activities. learners are dubbed “Heritage communities both socially and We are extremely grateful to the Keepers” upon their completion economically. In the Waynesboro FirstEnergy Foundation for their of the seven-year series. area, FirstEnergy Foundation’s support, and to Dave Kline for his First Faculty Chair support is on behalf of West Penn role in forging our partnership. Leonora took her gifts in support Power. [See Jazz Fest collage on the inside of institute programming one step The Chesapeake Bay Supper front cover of this publication.] further by adding support for a represents Renfrew Institute’s largest FUNDING Faculty Chair gift, funding the fundraiser of the year, generating EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP educational leadership position, nearly $17,000 this past year in Leonora Rocca Bernheisel Director of Cultural Studies. support of the institute’s activities. loves learning! A former Renfrew Currently held by Pam Rowland, EVENT SPONSOR Institute board member and life- the Director of Cultural Studies Music to our Ears long learner, Leonora has been oversees all institute farmstead We were thinking silver and supportive of the institute’s efforts educational offerings within the sparkle when Renfrew Institute’s to engage people of all ages with school program series (one at each 25th annual Jazz Festival took opportunities for joyful discovery grade level, K–6), along with cultural place on Sunday, August 28. for more than two decades. education experiences offered On the occasion of this quarter- Raising Clothes, through the institute’s Adult/Teen century anniversary, event organizer Yesterday & Today education series. and founder Andrew Sussman Since 1996, Leonora has exclu- Leonora also serves on the noted, “Since 1992, we have been sively and continuously underwritten Adult/Teen Education Committee honored to host an incredible list the farmstead program, Raising that plans these offerings. of internationally acclaimed and Clothes: Wool Culture of the Penn- Recently, Renfrew Institute legendary jazz artists in Waynesboro. sylvania Germans. This sponsorship engaged in an initiative to put addi- This free concert has become an resonates with Leonora’s life as tional funding support in place for important tradition and a key owner of Mary’s Delight Farm, its educational leadership positions. component of the arts revitalization which promotes and sells natural More Faculty Chair Positions of the town.” sheep products made in Maryland. Arising from the early seed This year’s event had a generous H eritage Keeper planted by Leonora’s first gift, four new lead sponsor at $5,000, In 2003, Leonora’s support Faculty Chair funding positions FirstEnergy Foundation on extended to include the sixth-grade now exist, supporting the Director behalf of West Penn Power. program, The Royer Legacy. The of Environmental Studies, Director “We are proud to help sponsor capstone lesson in the farmstead this marvelous concert that brings series seemed a perfect match for her (continued on page 36)

30 renfrew Institute sponsors 2015–16 and renewed for 2016–17 APX Enclosures, Inc. - Matt Gunder - Bay Supper Fundraiser The William & Diane Nitterhouse Waynesboro Lions Club - Today’s Horizon Fund Discovering Wetlands Hadley Farms Bakery - Foundation - Once Upon a Farm Advanced Financial Security, Recycle/Reuse Yard Sale & Royer Legacy Waynesboro Physical Therapy - Bay Supper Fundraiser Salamander Scramble Inc. - Hamilton Hyundai - Jazz Fest Noelker & Hull Assoc. Inc. - Dairy AgChoice Farm Credit - Hamilton Nissan - Jazz Fest Bay Supper Fundraiser Waynesboro Water Works - Culture Salamander Scramble Nancy & Jim Hall - Professional Patricia O’Connor - Streamside Antietam EYE Associates - Development & Discovering Wetlands Recycle/Reuse Yard Sale Donna & Tony Haugh - Professional Alma W. Oyer - Today’s Horizon Linda Barkdoll/Ronnie Martin Realty Development Fund, Faculty Chair Memorial Pumpkin Festival - Pat & Jay Heefner - WaterStriders PA Partners in the Arts - Jazz Festival Trail of Trees & Honorial Bartlett Tree Experts - Kathy Helfrick - Fall Walk Patriot Federal Credit Union - Youth Festival, Dairy Culture BB&T - Karen & Ed Herald - Professional Halloween Storytelling Summer Stories Sponsorships John & Deb Beck - Development Betsy Payette - Flax Culture Steve & Maxine Beck - Erin & John R. Hershey III - Lucinda D. Potter, CPA - Max Creager, in memory of Nose to Nose with Nature Salamander Scramble Sidney’s Wonder Web, Earth Nancy Hess Creager Down a Garden Path Leonora Rocca Bernheisel (Mary’s John R. Hershey III/RBC Wealth Celebration Day & Festival of Art, Delight Farm) - Management - Streamside, Adult/Teen Education, & Wool Culture Royer Legacy WaterStriders Streamside Debi & Greg Duffey, in memory of , C. Alvin Henicle & Faculty Chair John R. Hershey, Jr. & Anna L. RaceWax.com LLC - Tech Support From Field to Table Robert & Grace Brown - Hershey Family Foundation - RBC Foundation - Home Sweet Home Adult/Teen Education Lecture Flax Culture, Four Squares: The Nora Roberts Foundation - Steve Graham, in memory of Series Pennsylvania German 4-Square Today’s Horizon Fund Virginia Steck Graham Discovering Wetlands Buchanan Auto Park - Garden, Sydney’s Wonder Web, Jeff & Kelsey Rock - Lifesavers Annual Fun Fly (kite fly) Trail of Trees of the Chesapeake Bay Jay Heefner, in memory of CFAR/Waynesboro Running, Inc. - Kirsten Hubbard - Bay Supper Rotary Club of Waynesboro - Evelyn Heefner Salamander Scramble Fundraiser Wake Up Earth, It’s Spring! Dairy Culture of PA Germans Cornerstone Family Dentistry Johnson Controls, Inc. - Lifesavers Savage Family Pharmacy - Bay Salamander Scramble of the Chesapeake Bay Supper Fundraiser Patricia Heefner, in memory of - Jean Foster Craig, Friedly, Potter & Moore William & Kathleen Kaminski Sheetz, Inc. - Wake Up Earth, Once Upon a Farm Dis cov er ing Wetlands Insurance - - Fall Walk It’s Spring! Caroline Dean - Bay Supper Keller, Keller & Beck, LLC - Anne Shepard & Patrick Minnich - Doris R. Large, in memory of Fundraiser Bay Supper Fundraiser Trail of Trees J. Warren and Jessie O. Large Bay Supper Park Ranger Training Program Denny’s Garage - Ben Kiersz - Marvin Visits Earth Law Office of Anne M. Shepard - Fundraiser Earth Encounters Marge Kiersz - Adult-Teen The Royer Legacy & From Field to Greg & Debi Duffey - Education Lectures & Workshops Dr. & Mrs. Ronald F. Shultz - Mary Ann Payne, in memory of Table Dennis L. Koons of Raymond James Bay Supper Fundraiser Helen Herr Moyer Carolyn Terry Eddy Family: Carolyn, Financial Services - Streamside George & Judy Smith - Sidney’s Wonderwalks for Pre school with daughters Connie Fleagle & Land O’Lakes Mid-Atlantic Grants Wonder Web Today’s Horizon Fund Bernie & Rosemarie Roberts, Kim Larkin - Program Foundation - Dairy Culture Smith, Elliott Kearns & Co. - Salamander in memory of Harry Delaney Catts, Eichholz Flowers - Emma Lohman, Fall Walk Adult/Teen Education Scramble Florence Gertrude McGowan, M & T Bank - Pumpkin Festival Sterling Financial Management From Field to Richard G. McGowan and F & M Trust Co. - M & T Charitable Foundation - Four - Recycle/Reuse Yard Sale Table Wake Up Earth, It’s Spring Richard G. McGowan, Jr. , Squares: Pennsylvania German Total Vac - Recycle/Reuse Earth Encounters First Energy/West Penn Power - 4-Square Garden Yard Sale Jazz Fest & Bay Supper Fundraiser Manitowoc Crane Group - Arlene Unger/Remax Associates - Angela Grove Weagly, in memory Foreman’s Rare Coins - Bay Supper Home Sweet Home Salamander Scramble of Joyce Grove Ceyler and Fundraiser Martz Plumbing, Heating & AC, Inc. WACCO Properties, Inc. - in honor of Richard D. Ceyler Streamside Salamander Scramble Earth Celebration Day Franklin Co. Rock & Mineral - & Festival of Art Club - Adult-Teen Education Chet & Betsy Mauk - Bay Supper Dick & Peggy Walsh - Professional Franklin Co. Visitors Bureau - Fundraiser Development Jazz Fest YOU Mercedes Benz of Hagerstown - Waynesboro Area Education THANK Nancy Erlanson & Don Gibe - Four Squares:Pennsylvania Association - Fall Walk, From GRACIAS MERCI Lifesavers of the Chesapeake Bay German 4-Square Garden Field to Table DANKE grazi Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home - Millennium 3 Energy - Earth Waynesboro Lioness Club - Salamander Scramble OBRIGADO Celebration Day & Festival of Art Professional Development Arigato Thanks!

31 Our International staff Yes, Renfrew Institute has branched out—to Japan! Our public relations director, Andrea (Andi) Struble is living in Tokyo, where her husband, Roy, is teaching middle school math at Nishimachi International School. When Andi broke the news to us that they would be leaving for Tokyo, we all agreed that RI’s public rela- tions work would have to go with her. Like to Press releases, posters and flyers, the publication you are now reading and all else “graphic design” are GARDEN done electronically these days. Andi already worked mostly from home, and make so it seemed entirely possible to do Roy and Andi Struble in front of Nezu Shrine in Tokyo. One of Tokyo’s oldest shrines, Nezu dates from the things grow? that from afar. mid-17th century. The Tokyo Sky Tree can be seen Well, it has been a year now in the background. At 2,080 feet high, it is the tallest Renfrew Institute’s and it is working beautifully! The structure in Japan, and the second-tallest in the world. only adjustment has been that those Andi has found learning the 4-Square Garden of us state-side have to remember Japanese language difficult, but she can use your that Andi is sleeping while we’re in loves the culture there. She had helping hands! the middle of the work day, and traveled to Japan before, in 1987. vice-versa. There are short windows “After visiting Japan as a tourist Garden volunteers keep our in the early morning and late all those years ago, I certainly never historic garden maintained evening when we can email back dreamed of living here,” she said. throughout the year: and forth at the same time. “But I love it. Tokyo is a beautiful, • Transplanting With Tokyo 13 hours ahead of safe city with a million things going • Weeding U.S. east coast time, Andi is often on all the time. Living without a car in the next day on these exchanges, is great—we are walking more than • Watering so we talk of “your tomorrow” or ever before, between taking our dog • Harvesting Produce (Tibetan Spaniel, Kera) out several “our tomorrow” when determining Volunteer Benefits: deadlines. Still, it is truly amazing times a day and exploring the city • Learn about the historic that our exchanges feel like they are whenever we can. Pennsylvania German traveling across town rather than “I am so grateful that the institute 4-square garden allowed me to continue working across the planet! • Sharpen skills from Japan—it feels like I have the Avid travelers, Andi and Roy had • Pick produce for personal use long dreamed of living abroad at best of both worlds!” • Help maintain the garden The world seems smaller today. some point. After Roy retired in 2015 used for teaching area school We are thankful for the advanced from Washington County Public children about history Schools, where he taught math at technology that allows Andi to work and gardening and communicate with us, keeping Boonsboro Middle School, he • Harvest Dinner the institute’s publications and accepted the position in Tokyo. • Field Trips It has been a very successful promotional materials rolling… • Fun Gatherings move. “I wasn’t ready to stop teach- even from the other side of the ing yet, and my new school here in globe. The garden is located in Tokyo has been amazing,” Roy said. Renfrew Park “My students come from several Melodie Anderson-Smith 1010 E. Main Street, different countries around the Waynesboro, Pa. world, although about half of them こんにちは東京から For more information, call are Japanese. I am learning as much Kon'nichiwa Tōkyō kara from all of them as they are learning 717-642-8802 from me. I love it.” “Hello from Tokyo”

32 InternIng, sUMMer 2015: Cultural studies Intern In the summer of 2015, Renfrew He even had a hand in the Institute welcomed its first intern entertainment. “Christian plays in the cultural studies arena, several instruments,” Pam said. Christian Swartzbaugh. “Accompanied by a friend on cello, Christian, a Bucknell University he played piano and created won- German and linguistics major, derful music for our get-together.” completed his internship after his The garden was just one of his sophomore year. He is currently many experiences. “Christian studying abroad in Germany. assisted in the school programs, Christian Swartzbaugh Arranged through the Bucknell attended a board meeting, helped Public Interest Program (BPIP), maintain grain plots, harvested teaching them to staff members. which is designed to teach students flax, assisted with Summer Institute Another academic project about careers in the nonprofit and programs, joined us on hikes and involved writing a research paper public service sectors, Christian’s helped with the children, helped on a topic related to Renfrew’s internship spanned three months. with an inventory of the farmstead Pennsylvania German farmstead, As a nonprofit organization with clothing and created an inventory to be published as an article in strong ties to the Pennsylvania spreadsheet, and cleaned the storage Streamside. [see article on page 3] German culture, Renfrew Institute areas in the Fahnestock barn and While on site, Christian lent his was a perfect fit for Christian. Pam the climate-controlled lockup area linguistic and acting skills to a proj- Rowland, RI’s Director of Cultural in the Visitor Center,” said Pam. ect for Renfrew Museum, starring as Studies, oversaw the internship. In addition to all the hands-on “Quentin Royer” (“QR”) in a series The institute’s Pennsylvania work, Christian utilized his linguistic of video vignettes for YouTube, German 4-square garden kept skills and created a presentation on produced by Mike Cermak. Visitors Christian busy, and even provided the Pennsylvania German dialect scan the QR code at various sites in event-planning experience. He for staff members of Renfrew Insti- Renfrew Park, and “Quentin” tells helped volunteers with garden tute and Renfrew Museum. them all about it. maintenance tasks, attended garden With help from a Lancaster “We tried to make sure Christian volunteer events and helped arrange County language expert, Christian saw every aspect of running a non- the garden volunteer appreciation learned some Pennsylvania German profit organization,” Pam said, “from dinner. Christian attended meetings phrases related to the institute’s cleaning to teaching, to meetings, with caterers and visited Beech classes and to the farmstead. He to gardening, paperwork and more, Springs Farm (the venue) to plan made a CD of these words and Christian certainly got an education event details with the owner. phrases, and spent an evening in the world of nonprofits!” Memorial & Honorial Donations Thank you to the following who have each made a special donation to Renfrew Institute. In memory of… In memory of… In memory of… Joyce Ceyler Bill Werzyn and Donald “Mike” Waters by Heewa Faraj & Family In honor of… by Vanguard Charitable, Conway Lohman Eunice Statler C. Clint & Mary T. Bolte Fund Jere & Pyle Lohman by Richard D. Ceyler In memory of… Shakawan Rashid & Family In memory of… Frank Larson Tony & Meg Rose by Tracy Holliday Waynesboro Medical Associates Louise Kyser Michael & Judy Werzyn by Steve Graham Please see additional memorials Tom & Val Werzyn under Sponsorships (page 31). Gay Yeatts

33 top of the Mushroom: Lynn MacBride continued from pg. 24 hurling pumpkins, or relaxing and The Endowment Fund remains extends beyond the institute. She is swaying to a wonderful jazz concert at the top of her list. “For me, the past president of Women in Need, while sitting under a beautiful shade most significant and memorable and has served on the boards of tree behind the museum house, aspect of my involvement with the Waynesboro Day Care, United Way, Renfrew Institute serves almost Institute was starting and seeing Waynesboro Hospital and Easter everyone.” the endowment grow. It gives me Seals. She is currently on the board During her time on the board, such joy to see that others feel and of the Waynesboro YMCA. Lynn was chair of the Renfrew Institute Development Committee has become a family and helped with many tradition. “Not only events and activities. do I have three chil- She currently serves on The people with whom I worked dren who grew up the Advisory Council, and the many friends I have enjoying Renfrew and in recent years has Museum and Park served on the Renfrew made through the Institute and learning through Pumpkin Festival plan- Renfrew Institute,” ning committee in the have truly enriched my life. Lynn said, “but I role of pumpkin sales have five grandchildren captain. believe in the mission of the Institute who love going down to the museum, “The most fun things for me are and the joy it brings to our entire playing in the stream and learning the Jazz Fest and Pumpkin Fest,” community.” about our environment.” she said. “There is nothing like a “Having Lynn in leadership “I have remained attracted to long ‘pumpkin chuck’ [from the positions with the board and the the Institute because its mission is trebuchet] to make everyone laugh. trustees over all these years has ongoing and is something that I also love the Chesapeake Bay been such a gift,” said Melodie. “Her everyone should be interested in,” Supper.” influence as an RI ambassador and she said. “Our environment and the “In whatever I did, my favorite her steadfast support of the staff world we live in is so important to part was working with the“ people,” helped us through some of our each and every one of us. I believe she said. “Everyone associated with growing pains years ago. Strong it is something we must all learn to the Institute has such a driving and and steady, that’s Lynn. We are so take care of. The Institute provides thriving joy in their work, and in grateful for her service and hope programs that help us learn at all their love for our environment. It is she will continue to be involved.””ages.” contagious.” Lynn’s community involvement Andrea Struble S.O.A.R.– Studying Ornithology At Renfrew Saturday Bird Walks Now in Spring, Fall & Winter Renfrew Institute’s guided bird walks at Renfrew Park, a springtime tradition of more than a quarter century, now continue through fall and winter. Fall walks are on the first and third Saturdays of each month, from 7:30 to 10 a.m., beginning on the first Saturday in September. Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro are leading the fall and winter walks in the upcoming months. The institute’s regular weekly spring Saturday bird walks, led by naturalist and wildlife expert, Jack Olszewski, will resume in April and May. The bird walks are free. Participation in Renfrew’s bird walks with Olszewski has grown in recent years. A group of regulars now call themselves S.O.A.R.—Studying Ornithology at Renfrew. The Williames joined S.O.A.R. this past spring and did not want the Jack Sharon and Olszewski Larry Williams activity to stop for the rest of the year. They offered to help lead the Jack Olzewski walks to keep them going. Jack Olszewski and Sharon & Larry Williams lead bird walks through three seasons. (continued on page 35)

34

THE ENDOWMENT endowment Fund value still strong CORNER Renfrew Institute’s Endowment Fund continues to grow and is now producing income for day-to-day operations, a goal realized for the first time in 2015–16. A total of $9,274 income from the endowment supported the 2015 –16 operating budget, which ended June 30, 2016. Principal in the fund is never touched, and the amount of income used each year (based on availability and budget need) is determined by the RI board. Some or all of the income may be reinvested, adding to principal. With fluctuation due to changing market conditions, the fund has had some ups and downs over the past year. However, the trustees, along with our financial advisors, are currently watching performance with increased scrutiny and are making sure that the portfolio is balanced and diversified in accordance with RI’s investment policy for the fund. Thanks to the support of our members during the annual supplemental giving campaign last year (total 41 gifts = $11,060) and prudent management by the trustees, the sustainability of the fund is on a good track. The value of the fund as of August 17, 2016 was $305,744. Thank YOU for helping us maintain and grow this important nestegg. The next endowment giving campaign will launch in December 2016. Members will receive a special mailing. Please give generously! NOTE: Contributions are welcome year round. Please make your check payable to Renfrew Institute (memo “endowment”) and send to: Renfrew Institute, 1010 E. Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268 For more information, please call our office 717-762-0373 or email us at [email protected]. Our sincere thanks to the following who made donations since the last Streamside listing: $1,000 –$2,500 $100–$499 $1–$99 Leonora Bernheisel Matt & Megan Burton Neal & Jacqueline Brewer F&M Trust Co. Robert & Grace Brown H.M. & A.G. Caldwell Martz Plumbing, Heating & AC, Inc. Martha & George Buckey Mr. & Mrs. James Deegan Lucinda D. Potter, CPA Paul E. Dunlap, Jr. Walter & Catherine Gembe $500–$999 & Barbara Shank Dunlap Vicki Hess Mike & Denise Beck Jeff & Kay Fitz Blaine Holliday Greg & Debi Duffey Steve Graham Tracy Holliday & Kevin Ledden Lynn Y. MacBride Melissa Johns Debra Levick Carol W. & Bonnie Monk John N. & Martha Dudley Keller Karen & Walter Manderson Eunice Statler Barbara Kercheval Beverly McFarland Angela Grove Weagly Yvonne MacBride Gerald & Jean Reichard Wayne & Debbie Martz Mary Ellen Selvaggio Ed & Ann Miller & Patric Schlee Noelker & Hull Associates, Inc. James Smith (J. R.) Bob North & Melodie Anderson-Smith Betsy Payette Thanks Bill & Debbie Pflager …for helping Cheryl & Ken Plummer so much… George & Judy Smith us grow!

S.O.A.R. Bird Walks Season Extended continued from pg. 34 Formerly of Bowie, Md., the Williamses are past board members of the Prince George’s Audubon Society where they enjoyed birding with many top experts in the Washington, D.C. area. “We go out in all seasons and all weather. I’m amazed, but some of the most unusual birds I’ve seen have been there on the worst weather days,” said Larry Williams. “When we moved to Waynesboro we started looking for a new group to join and discovered S.O.A.R.” Participants should meet in Renfrew’s lower parking lot off Welty “A beautiful park setting, a pleasing Road, bring bird identification books and binoculars, and wear variety of birds and wildflowers, comfortable walking shoes or boots. gentle people—S.O.A.R. bird walks.” ~Jean McBride

35 for its own future and the new sponsorships Marvin, from the planet Popcorn, emerges from his rocket continued from pg. 30 need for a firm financial to greet kids and launch the program, Marvin Visits Earth. foundation as we serve the of Cultural Studies, Director of the community. Four-Square Garden and Director We extend heartfelt of Textile Studies. thanks to Alma for her Leonora’s generosity has been care for Renfrew Institute’s multiplied with a newly increased mission, and her gifts that funding commitment for the Director inspire and enable us to of Cultural Studies annually over five believe in and plan for the years. Her gift will deliver crucial future. financial stability that will help FUNDING Renfrew Institute ensure continued cheerleader for more than two EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP decades for the organization’s activ- educational excellence through A Deep Connection high-caliber educational leadership. ities that invite others to develop a to the Natural World relationship with the natural world. We extend deep and heartfelt Peggy Weller has a special gratitude to Leonora for her generous Peggy’s understanding of non- connection to the natural world. profit administration through her partnership in Renfrew Institute’s She recently completed her own pursuit of learning excellence! own work on various boards has trek of the entire 2,190 miles of the provided her with special insight Building Foundations Appalachian Trail (AT)—from about the importance of sound for the Future Maine to Georgia and points in organizational leadership. We reported in the previous between—as a section hiker. She is issue of Streamside on a gift from Importance of known on the AT as ‘Nanny Goat’ Professional Excellence Alma W. Oyer in support of the for her nimble trekking style. As the institute’s initiative to Director of Environmental Studies Peggy believes that experiences Faculty Chair. fund educational leadership positions in nature can inspire personal got underway, Peggy recognized the Alma has deepened her commit- achievement, provide solace, instill ment to that role with a substantial importance of including executive courage, and form the basis for rich staff salaries in the calculation of new gift that will help secure the and lasting friendships. She is institute’s educational leadership leadership needs. walking proof that all those things One of the most important facets farther into the future. are true. In speaking with her recently, of providing sound leadership is to Peggy is an ardent steward of ensure that dollars are in place to Alma described her satisfaction in natural wonders and wild places. Her helping to fund valued programming attract and maintain professional passion inspires stewardship in excellence in those positions. for children, citing the importance others. She has occupied a special of planting the seeds of curiosity in With that in mind, Peggy has role to that end close to home, lead- requested that her contribution be our youngest citizens. She astutely ing community hikes in the Michaux observed that investing in children earmarked for use in support of Forest each Tuesday morning for Renfrew Institute’s executive lead- is an act of investing in the future. many years. Alma’s remarkable generosity ership salaries. It is in this spirit that Peggy Her special gift will ensure that brings significant resources to the recently extended a generous gift institute as the organization plans additional dollars will be in place to Renfrew Institute. A supporting over five years to help meet that need. member since the institute’s We extend heartfelt gratitude to inception, she has been a Peggy for her thoughtful generosity, and hearty congratula- tions on her recent completion of the AT!

Tracy Holliday

Director of Cultural Studies Pam Rowland leads Fall Walk reveals changes All photos in this article by students to the PA German 4-square garden gate. in the woods in autumn. Tracy Holliday.

36 Patrons 2016 Bay supper Fundraiser a Bonnie Bachtell Wayne & Debbie Martz Huge success—$16,641!! Harold & Lori Blubaugh Ed & Ann Miller The 19th Annual Chesapeake Bay Supper fundraiser on Grace & Bob Brown Carl & Bonnie Monk June 24, 2016 at the Waynesboro Country Club saw the George & Marty Buckey Bill & Debbie Pflager second largest attendance in event history and proceeds Max Creager Jim & Barb Rock nearly tied with the all-time high of $17,000 raised in 2015. Caroline Dean Dade & Wendy Royer These funds are used in support of the many school & Brad Royer Eunice Statler programs and family activities provided to educate and Greg & Debi Duffey John Stauffer inspire the local community. Barbara Gaydick Dick & Peggy Walsh This year’s event was dedicated in memory of Steve Graham Angela Grove Weagly Joann Hersh, former Bay Supper auction chair and Jay & Pat Heefner Rebecca Wertime long-standing member and generous supporter of Ren- Jackie Henicle Bob & Linda Zimmerman frew Institute. Lynn MacBride Mark your calendars now for Friday, June 23, Silent Auction Donors 2017. Hope to see you there! Melanie & Ken Arendt Shippensburg Alumni Thank You to everyone who supported the supper: Brenda & Amos Bakner James Smith Marie Beck Eunice Statler Maxine Beck Bill Van Gilder Pat Brezler Patrick Varley Max Creager Washington County Museum Dick, Stein, Schemel, of Fine Arts Lead Sponsor Wine & Frey Angela Weagly Blue Crab Level Sandy Fisher Holly Wheeler FirstEnergy Foundation on behalf of West Penn Power Daughters of Don Fry Sue Zacharias Printed Program Underwriter Barb Gaydick Linda Zimmerman Chet & Betsy Mauk Dan Gossard Live Auction Donors Sponsors Steve Graham Greg & Debi Duffey Tracy Holliday Advanced Financial Security, Inc. Karen Manderson Virginia Hair Caroline Dean Marshfield Associates and Donna & Tony Haugh the Hershey-Fitzsimmons Denny’s Garage Pat & Jay Heefner Group, RBC Foreman’s Rare Coins Kathy Helfrick Debbie Martz Matt Gunder Elena Kehoe Peg & Dick Walsh Kirsten Hubbard Marge Kiersz Heads/Tails & Mystery Keller, Keller & Beck, LLC Mark & Sara Klink Prize Donors Noelker & Hull Associates, Inc. Liberty Mountain Resort Antietam Dairy Savage Family Pharmacy, Inc. Scott Lux Tom Boock, The Cottage Dr. & Mrs. Ronald F. Shultz Lynn MacBride Max Creager Today’s Horizon Fund Contributors: Karen Manderson Frantz’s Roadside Market The Nora Roberts Foundation, Alma W. Oyer, Debbie Martz Marriott Corp. APX Enclosures, Inc., and The Carolyn Terry Eddy McLaughlin’s Heating Oil Mathias’ Restaurant Family, with daughters Connie Fleagle & Kim Larkin Renfrew Museum & Park Misty Meadows Creamery Our wonderful planning committee & their helpers: Laura Rock Pure & Simple Cafe Event Chair: Matt Gunder Mary Ellen Selvaggio Zoe’s Chocolate Company Emcees: Jay Heefner & Bob Zimmerman Special Thanks to... Auctions: Donna Haugh (Chair), Carol A. Henicle, Tony Haugh, Jay & Pat Heefner, Dick & Joann Hersh, Pat Steve Graham for providing the littleneck clams & Gary Radtke, Eunice Statler, Dick & Peggy Walsh Dave & Jane’s Crab House, Fairfield, PA, for Food & Arrangements: Debi Duffey (Chair), Steve Graham, procuring, preparing and delivering the crabs Waynesboro Country Club Executive Chef Maria DeVore, Alan Peck for donating his live auction services Clubhouse Manager Roberta Harner, & Staff Invitations: Eunice Statler (Chair), Caroline Dean, Shirley Greg Duffey for hand-crafting a new Heads ‘N Tails Faith, Barb Gaydick, Jay & Pat Heefner, Matt Gunder, wheel Donna Haugh, Dick Walsh, Linda Zimmerman, Janet Zook Cordless microphone system courtesy of Phantom Reservations: Pat Heefner Shadow Entertainment with technical Seating: Debi Duffey assistance by Frank Conway Set-up/Decorations/Auction Floor Helpers: Caroline Dean, Debi Duffey, Matt Gunder, Donna & Tony Haugh, Coldwell Banker-Waynesboro for Jay & Pat Heefner, Dick Hersh, Wayne & Debbie Martz, balloon helium Red Mohn, Pat & Gary Radtke, Eunice Statler, Jordan Hats off to everyone who Trostle, Dick Walsh, Linda Zimmerman Interns: (remote controlled balloons construction): made this great event super Emily Heckman, Acacia Snedaker great in 2016! Window Dressing: From the Duffey, Henicle & Hersh Gardens

37 2016 Garden Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Garden Corner Photos by Bruce Rowland New volunteers always welcome! Email to: [email protected] or call 717-642-8802. garden volunteers Keep Us growing! garden WIsH LIst: All year round, a dedicated group of volunteers works to
Wheelbarrow for everyday use, modern is fine. keep Renfrew Institute’s Four Square Garden beautifully
Neutral-colored tarp to cover indoor supplies maintained. The care provided by all these “green thumbs” when they must be left outside for a while. is reflected in the bountiful garden!
A couple of 1800s-style wheelbarrows, one Thanks for all your time and effort! small “child size” and one medium-size (often 2015-16 Four Square Garden Volunteers: available on eBay). Becky Alfeld Melissa, John, Kathy Morrisey
Children’s garden gloves (15 pairs) Barb Bailey Audrey Leitha Rountree
Variety of gardening implements: Cookie Beck & Trey Foreman Andy Rovelstad • Pick Maggie Rovelstad Maxine Beck Trey Gelbach • Small sledgehammer Shelley Benchoff Diane Keeney Lew Thomas • Pitchforks (2) Jane Birt Pat McClain Marilou Thomas • Garden hoe Carolyn Crampton Rebecca Mitchell Darlene Weddle • Pruning shears (3)

Before the Harvest Dinner in their honor, the institute’s garden volunteers, several spouses and four RI staffers enjoyed touring the grounds at Beech Springs Farm in Ortanna, Pa.

38 elcome new Members! 2015–16 and 2016–17 Note: New members sponsoring specific programs are also listed under Gifts—New Sponsorships beginning on page 12 James & Rebecca Alfeld JR & Stephanie Bowers Bushey Feight Morin Architects, Inc. Jared & Denee Childers and Family Photo by Tracy Holliday Mike & Carolyn Doncheski Nancy L. Evans endowment trustees RENFREW INSTITUTE Darlene Giasomo Renfrew Institute’s endowment BOARD OF DIRECTORS trustees welcomed new member, Jay Heefner, President Calvin Grass Marge Kiersz (right), who began Anne M. Shepard, Vice-President Jeremy & Marianne Haugh her 6-year term July 1, 2016. Wayne Timothy S. Parry, Treasurer The John R. Hershey, Jr. Martz (left) joined the trustees last Judy Papoutsis, Secretary and Anna L. Hershey Foundation year and veteran trustee Jim Rock Judy Beam Barbara Hohman is succeeding Lynn MacBride as the Jeremy A. Bowersox Terry T. Eisenhauer Jeb Keller new chairman, effective July 1. All Steve Graham Jayne Keller, DMD three trustees are former RI board Donna Haugh Benjamin L. Kiersz members. The trustees are a separate Karen H. Herald Emma Lewis & Justin Baker board, appointed by the RI board of John R. Hershey III directors and charged with the Helen McCabe Jeb Keller management and oversight of the Sarah Klink The Haugh-O’Malley Family institute’s endowment fund. We Lucinda D. Potter Bill & Yvonne Pfoutz thank these dedicated volunteers Renee Preso Gail Pitt for their important service to our Richard Walsh Jaime Pratt organization and its future. RENFREW INSTITUTE STAFF Sue Rotz Melodie Anderson-Smith, Executive Director Brian & Mary Shermeyer Editor’s note: see the article on Tracy Holliday, Frank & Mary Anne Smith page 24 about Lynn MacBride, Associate Director Wanda Snoke who created the Endowment Fund Pam Rowland, Fawn Stitely during her board presidency. Director of Cultural Studies John & Lois Unger Beverly McFarland, Accounts Manager Andrea Struble, Director of Public Relations renewal reminder Emma Lewis, We are grateful for the many member- Administrative Assistant ship renewals coming in daily. If you Jen Atkinson, Faculty haven’t renewed your membership, Dottie Fawks, Faculty please consider doing so today! Doris Goldman, Faculty and Director of Four-Square Garden We need and value your support! Lori Schlosser, Faculty Renew Online Kathy Seiler, Faculty Use link on homepage at: Beth Skroban, Faculty and www.renfrewinstitute.org Director of Textile Studies Or call us for a renewal form, 717-762-0373 Nora Slick, Faculty

39 Help Us Celebrate… a decade of scrambling! When the starting gun was our special eco-tech team jerseys fired, we were off, and we and race day goodies, that’s a whole never looked back. lotta fuel for the engines that keep Swelling to 112 members the institute’s wheels in motion with at its largest iteration, the educational offerings and family team has included scramblers events for our shared community! of all ages and fitness levels. As we plan for our BIG DAY on As of this past year, eight of July 4th, 2017, we invite you to the original 15 donned their jump into your Scrambling shoes and team jerseys on race day. Team make plans to join in the celebration! members have participated as Bob Correll has long since passed “satellite members” in such far- the torch to current board member According to tradition, tin and flung places as Spain, France, Aus- and committee lead, Jeremy Bower- aluminum are featured 10th tralia, Tanzania, Costa Rica, sox who, along with his committee, Anniversary gifts, serving as symbols Guatemala and Fiji, and across the has nurtured and nudged the event, of durability and malleability. U.S. from California to Utah, Florida with big plans for the 10th annual. As Renfrew Institute prepares to to Hawaii, and even as nearby as We hope to renew the cast with celebrate a decade of hosting the Carlisle on “moving day!” every past participant over Salamander Scramble Fundraiser Parents and grandparents have the last nine years, and add 5K on July 4, 2017, we can look scrambled with younger family some new scramblers, too! back on 9 years that exemplify those members, with participant ages Please mark your calendars very qualities. ranging from 10 months to 72 years. now and come get your scramble With 15 charter team members Team members have been devoted on as we celebrate a “Decade of in 2008, the plan was launched to to seeking pledges in support of Scrambling.” partner with Waynesboro’s Summer Renfrew Institute as they walk, run Check out our Team Salamander Jubilee Firecracker 5K, fielding or scramble to the collective tune of 2016 photo collage on the inside Team Salamander within the Fire- more than $50,000, while under- back cover for motivation! cracker 5K. Then board member writing Scramblers have contributed and committee lead, Bob Correll, nearly $30,000 over nine years. took the idea and…well…ran with it! Even with substantial expenses like Tracy Holliday Ninth Annual Salamander Scramble Awards Ceremony and Recap • Net Income: nearly $7,000 Special Thanks to our Committee! • Team Members: 75 total—55 Adults and 20 Youth Jeremy Bowersox, Stephen Bui, Fred and Beth Skroban, Sarah Klink, • Youngest: Peter Childers (7 years old) John Hershey and Lori Eigenbrode • Senior-most: Dr. Greg Lyon-Loftus (72 years young!) Prize Donors: • Largest family: Manning Family (8 members!) Advanced Chiropractic Care–Drs. Cao and Bui, and massage • Satellite team members (5): Bea Boccalandro (MA), Elizabeth Grant therapist, Willow Wier : (1) Thai massage (Carlisle. Pa.), Calvin Grass (Hawaii), Rachel Hovis and Daryl Waynesboro YMCA: (2) three-month memberships Lehman (Guatemala) Nic. Center for Ceramic Studies: $30 gift card • More than $5,000 raised by runner participation in support Sarah and Mark Klink: assorted $10 gift cards (9) of RI’s $250,000 plus annual budget! Edward Wimmer Road ID: $15 gift certificates (6) Sponsor Recognition: $5,600 in sponsor support! Waynesboro Waterworks: $10 gift cards (3) • Team Jersey sponsor: Arlene Unger, RE/MAX Associates John and Erin Hershey: Misty Meadow Farm • Icy-cool finish line towel sponsor: Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home Creamery family ice cream outing • Team Comfort Sponsors: Cornerstone Family Dentistry, John Waynesboro Municipal Golf Course: gift certificate for two 9-hole rounds, with a cart Hershey, III–Hershey Fitzsimmons Group RBC Wealth Management • Pacers sponsors: WACCO Properties, Inc., Waynesboro Physical Therapy • Plus: CFAR, Eichholz Flowers, Waynesboro Water Works Car Wash Thanks to our volunteers! Kyle Barton from Chambersburg’s Sprint/Nextel Tiffani Kelley: Event Photographer

40 The Scramblers werein 2016 Scrambling

Team Salamander 2016

Photos by Tiffani Kelly and Tracy Holliday Renfrew Institute for Cultural & Environmental Studies 1010 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268 717-762-0373 • [email protected] www.renfrewinstitute.org

Students cross Antietam Creek during the school program, Fall Walk. Photo by Emma Lewis.