Showcasing Gettysburg s Black History. Chancellorsville. A Sporting Chance. Marks 150th Anniversary of The Perfect Battle

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1 Vol. 10/No. 2 APRIL/MAY 2013 Your Information Link To Area Past & Present gettysburgcompanion.com Showcasing Gettysburg s Black History A Sporting Chance Gettysburg College s Club Sports Chancellorsville Marks 150th Anniversary of The Perfect Battle

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3 What s Inside april/may 2013 Vol.10, No. 2 Black History Museum...18 Battle at Chancellorsville...24 Gettysburg College Club Sports...26 Features REGULAR Editor s Notebook By Alex J. Hayes... 5 Community Faces... 6 Community Cornerstones H.A.R.T. Center of New Oxford... 8 What s Goin On?...10 Personality Profile Kyle Leinbach...14 One Tank Traveler The National Archives Experience Delectable Dining Mamma Ventura Restaurant & Lounge...34 Our Supporting Advertisers Adams County Transit Authority Blue & Gray Bar & Grill...4 Cozy Village Inn Detour Winery Fitzgerald s Shamrock Restaurant Foremost Insurance Group Franklin County Visitor s Bureau...4 Gettysburg Family Restaurant Gettysburg Foundation Gettysburg Hotel Gettysburg Companion App Gettysburg Times Homewood at Plum Creek Kennie s Marketplace Maggie s Restaurant Mamma Ventura Restaurant & Lounge O Rorke s Family Eatery & Spirits Snyder s of Hanover S&W Coins Yesteryear Antique Center The Village of Laurel Run...4 ON THE COVER Living historians portray members of The United States Colored Troops during a Remembrance Day ceremony. As the sesquicentennial of the Battle of Gettysburg nears, The Gettysburg Companion takes a look at how black members of our community helped shape our history. 3

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5 Notebook EDITOR S BY Alex J. Hayes A publication of Gettysburg Times Publishing, LLC PO Box 3669, Gettysburg, PA publisher Harry Hartman Editor Alex J. Hayes Magazine Design & Production Chris Blaska Kate Delano Matt Fern Contributing Writers Ashley Andyshak Hayes Jarrad Hedes Adam Michael Tommy Riggs Andrew P. Robinson Dick Watson Photography John Armstrong Bill Schwartz Darryl Wheeler Advertising Sales Gettysburg Times sales staff The Gettysburg Companion is published bimonthly and distributed throughout the area. The Gettysburg Companion can be mailed to you for $18 per year (six issues) or $27 for two years (12 issues). Discount rates are available for multiple subscriptions. You can subscribe by sending a check, money order or credit card information to the address above, online at gettysburgcompanion.com or by calling All information contained herein is protected by copyright and may not be used without written permission from the publisher or editor. Information on advertising may be obtained by calling the Gettysburg Times at Visit the Gettysburg Companion website at gettysburgcompanion.com for additional information on advertisers. Remember when you were 9 years old and could not wait to reach the double digits? It was a pretty big deal. After a decade of learning how to walk, read, write, multiply numbers and play ball, you were excited for 10 years that would include becoming a teenager, driving, going on your first date, getting a job, graduating from high school, going to college and becoming more and more independent from your parents. That 9-year-old child knew change was ahead. The 9-year-old Gettysburg Companion magazine has also enjoyed its first decade but is excited about its double digits. The Companion is under new ownership, but the team of writers and photographers you know are still here. We plan on continuing many of our regular features, but we will also spice things up a bit. On July 1, 2 and 3, America will commemorate 150 years since the most decisive battle of the American Civil War, which of course, was fought here in Gettysburg. Those of us who love this town and have seen it change over the years know that while progress is inevitable, we must also never forget what occurred on these grounds. The Companion magazine is starting to take a deeper look at Adams County s history. We want to help you learn the complete story of Adams County. In this edition, we feature the newly-formed Gettysburg Black History Museum. This museum has been a dream of many for some time and will tell the story of what it was like for African Americans since people began settling in Gettysburg in This month s feature story leads into a back page serial highlighting sites throughout Gettysburg that are important to the black story in Gettysburg. The edition also includes our regular features, such as a Personality Profile on Gettysburg resident Kyle Leinbach. Leinbach is a member of Gettysburg Borough Council, bass player in the band Blackhand and restaurant owner. Writer Adam Michael tells us how Kyle keeps his diverse life balanced. Writer Dick Watson spent some time at Mamma Ventura s Restaurant in Gettysburg for this month s Delectable Dining. If you want delicious, genuine Italian food not far from Lincoln Square, then be sure to check out Mamma s. We sent Andrew P. Robinson to our nation s capital this issue so he could write about the National Archives for One Tank Traveler, and Jarrad Hedes tells us about the 150th commemoration of the Battle of Chancellorsville. We hope this magazine helps you better understand all that Gettysburg and Adams County have to offer. As we move into the Companion s next decade, I want to hear from you on what you would like to see in future issues, so please give me a call at or send me an at ahayes@gburgtimes.com. 5

6 aces COMMUNITY 1 Area residents from all walks of life, who are out & about, doing this & that. 1. Jim Sixeas, left, is recognized with a plaque presented by Kenny Hassinger for his volunteer efforts on behalf of the Gettysburg Little League. 2. Student musicians perform at Adams County School District s All-County Band Festival on Feb. 23 at Fairfield High School. 3. At the 2013 Dancing with the Local Stars, Ernie Kranias, owner of Ernie s Texas Lunch and a courier at Gettysburg Hospital, tosses his bugle while performing Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy as his partner, Bridgid Wills, looks on. Kranias and Wills were named champions of the event, which was hosted by the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County in partnership with Battlefield Harley Davidson. 4. Members of the Victorian Dance Ensemble/ Performing Troupe of the Civil War Dance Foundation show couples at the Valentine s Day Victorian Masquerade Ball at the Gettysburg High School how dances were done during the Civil War era. 5. Adam Buck, left, receives a certificate and a check for $100 from Jody Dickey, vocational chair for the Rotary Club of Gettysburg, as the winner of the Rotary s essay contest, Four Way Test Essay Contest. 6. Rebecca Chase dances to Secret by The Pierces during the annual Biglerville Variety Show on Feb Gettysburg Area High School technology teacher Kevin Hardy discusses design issues with students who are building remotecontrolled blimps. 2 3 Photo by Darryl Wheeler 4 Photo by Darryl Wheeler 5 Photo by Darryl Wheeler Photo by Darryl Wheeler Photo by John Armstrong 6

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8 Cornerstones COMMUNITY Caring for one another is the cornerstone of every community. story BY DICK WATSON photos by Darryl Wheeler H.A.R.T. Center in New Oxford Celebrating its 44th anniversary this year, the H.A.R.T. (Hanover-Adams Rehabilitation and Training) Center provides dozens of area businesses with a dedicated workforce as needed while rehabilitating and providing training and work experience for 150 adults with disabilities. Located at 450 E. Golden Lane in New Oxford, the H.A.R.T. Center is a private, non-profit agency whose $1.8 million annual budget is partially supported by tax dollars as well as by subcontract work from three dozen companies, contributions and various fundraising activities. Approximately half of its 40,000-square-foot facility consists of warehouse and storage space as well as areas for inspecting and sorting donated clothing, housewares and other items for its Thrift Shop. The remaining half of the facility is dedicated to work areas where subcontract work is carried out for local and regional clients. Touring the facility, one can see repair kits being assembled for military trucks; shrink-wrap packaging of books for Destiny Image and Quad Graphics, fasteners for field assembly kits for Schindler Elevator, ceramic backing strips assembled for ESAB Welding; performing quality control inspections on thousands of wire clothes hangers for Cintas and numerous other tasks. In all, nearly two dozen well-known companies are clients like Snyder s of Hanover, Yazoo Mills, Martin s Potato Chips, Pella Corporation, SKF USA Inc., Solo Cup, Packaging Corp. of America. Depending on a client s needs, the work can involve small parts assembly, custom packaging, sorting, collating/mailings, shrink wrapping, labeling, quality control/inspection, etc. Rita Bouchard, assistant director, notes that those with physical or mental disabilities who apply for work at H.A.R.T. are carefully evaluated before being assigned to a specific work area. They spend their first 20 days with us sampling the work required on all of our subcontract jobs, explains the former registered nurse who joined H.A.R.T. 28 years ago when she and her husband first moved into the area. We want to get to know them, help them meet others and have them try out the various types of work they could be doing, said Bouchard. She heads a special team of four staff members who help evaluate what tasks the worker enjoys, what machines they can operate, 8

9 what counseling they may need as well as their social and communication skills. Once they are assigned to a specific work area, we have a 1 to 15 ratio of production supervision to workers, she said. We get to know them well, even their families. It s more than a job. It s certainly not the money, quips Lloyd Sterner, a 40- year H.A.R.T. veteran, who operated every machine and filled every position before becoming executive director 20 years ago. I think everyone in the community deserves to work if they wish, Sterner said. As our economy increasingly becomes more automated, it s hard for those with disabilities to find meaningful work. It s really very rewarding to help them develop confidence and self respect. Bouchard points out that over the years about 100 workers have decided they would like to find a job outside of H.A.R.T. In such cases, we help the employee find a job within the community that he/she is best suited for, she said. We also provide on-site training support for them as well as supervision at no cost to the company. About a block away from H.A.R.T., at 400 Lincoln Way East in the New Oxford Shopping Center, one can find H.A.R.T s Treasures from the H.A.R.T. thrift shop. The 5,000-square-foot store stocks gently used clothing, housewares, glassware, books, toys, records and CDs at very reasonable prices that make up five percent of H.A.R.T s annual budget. The store is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 9

10 Goin WHAT S On? Compiled by Jessica A. Haines April 2013 Now-April 4. Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War is on display at the Musselman Library, Gettysburg College, N. Washington St., Gettysburg. For more information, call (717) or visit edu Now- Dec. 31 Expanded Slaves, Soldiers, Citizens: African American Artifacts of the Civil War Era is on display at the Musselman Library, Gettysburg College, N. Washington St., Gettysburg. For more information, call (717) or visit edu. April 2, 7:30 p.m. DanceBrazil will perform at the Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. For more information and tickets, call (717) April 3, 6-9 p.m. Ladies Night will be held at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit www. hauserestate.com or call (717) April 4, 18 & 25, 6-9 p.m. Thirsty Thursday will be held at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit or call (717) April 4, 7:30 p.m. 2Cellos will perform at the Whitaker Center, Harrisburg. For more tickets, call (717) 214- ARTS. April 4, 8 p.m. Boyz II Men will perform at the Luhrs Center, Shippensburg. Tickets are available at (717) 477-SHOW. April 5-7 The Gettysburg Community Theatre presents Once Upon a Time Cabaret at the theater at 49 York St., Gettysburg. For more information and tickets, visit www. gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org. 10 April 6, noon Beekeeping for Beginners, Part 2 will be held at Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve, Fairfield. Call (717) for details. April 6, 4 p.m. Burning of the Vines will be held at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit or call (717) April 6, 6-9 p.m. Ken Jankura Trio will perform at Hauser After Hours at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit or call (717) April 6, 7 p.m. The Gettysburg 150 Music Festival will be held at the Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. For tickets, call (717) April 7, 14, 21 & 28, 1-4 p.m. Wine and Cheese Sunday will be held at the Adams County Winery, Orrtanna. Visit April 8, 7:30 p.m. Theresa Caputo will perform at the Hershey Theatre, Hershey. For more information and tickets, visit com. April 10, 6-9 p.m. Dancing with the Vines will be held at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. Visit com or call (717) April 10, 7:30 p.m. The Russian National Ballet presents The Sleeping Beauty at the Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center, York. For more information, visit org. April Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy at the Giant Center, Hershey. For more information, visit www. hersheyentertainment.com. April 10, 8 p.m. David Sedaris will perform at the Whitaker Center, Harrisburg. For tickets, call (717) 214-ARTS. April 10, 8 p.m. The Texas Tenors will perform at the Luhrs Center, Shippensburg. Tickets are available at (717) 477-SHOW. April 11, 7 p.m. A Timberdoodle Trek will be held at Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve, Fairfield. Call (717) for details. April & April The Hanover Little Theatre, 360 Blooming Grove Road, Hanover, presents The Fox on the Fairway. For tickets, call (717) April 12, 8 p.m. The Sunderman Conservatory Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. For tickets, call (717) April 13, 6 p.m. An Evening With the Painting will be offered at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, Gettysburg. For more information and tickets, visit or call (877) April 13, 6-9 p.m. The Willys will perform at Hauser After House at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more

11 Goin WHAT S On? CONTINUED information, visit or call (717) April 13, 8 p.m. The Sunderman Conservatory at Gettysburg College will present its spring choral concert at Christ Chapel, N. Washington St., Gettysburg. For more information, visit April 14, 2-4 p.m. An artist reception for Cornelius Knorr will be held at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit or call (717) April 14, 3 p.m. The Sunderman Conservatory Wind Symphony will perform at the Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. For tickets, call (717) April Gettysburg Restaurant Week will be observed throughout downtown Gettysburg. For more information, info@gettysburgrestaurantweek.com. April 15, 7:30 p.m. Steven Anderson will present Homegrown Heroes: Pennsylvania Communities in the Civil War at Ye Olde Sulphur Spa Historical Society, York Springs. For more information, visit April 16, 7:30 p.m. Joe Mieczkowski will use a multi-media presentation to speak about the battle of Gettysburg during the monthly meeting of Historic Gettysburg Adams County at the GAR Building, 53 E. Middle St., Gettysburg. For more information, visit April 17, 6-9 p.m. Trivia Night will be held at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit or call (717) April 17, 8 p.m. ABBA The Concert will be presented at the Luhrs Center, Shippensburg. Tickets are available at (717) 477-SHOW. April 19 Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley will perform at the Giant Center, Hershey. For more information and tickets, visit www. ticketmaster.com. April 19, 7 p.m. I Hear America Singing will be presented at the Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. For tickets, call (717) April The Friends of Gettysburg s Spring Muster will be held at the Wyndham Hotel, Gettysburg. For more information, call April 20, noon- 4 p.m. Earth Day will be celebrated at Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve, Fairfield. Call (717) for details. April 20, 6-9 p.m. Island Fusion will perform at Hauser After House at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit or call (717) April 21, 3 p.m. The Sunderman Conservatory Symphony Band will perform at the Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. For tickets, call (717) April 21, 7:30 p.m. Brian Gantz will perform at the chapel at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg as part of Music, Gettysburg! For more information, visit www. musicgettysburg.org April 25, 7:30 p.m. The Merling Trio will perform at the Gettysburg Area High School. Concert is presented by the Gettysburg Community Concert Association, gca/gcca. April The 15th annual Greyhounds in Gettysburg will be celebrated throughout Gettysburg. For more information visit April Gettysburg Community Theatre presents Dora the Explorer Live at the theater at 49 York St., Gettysburg. For more information and tickets, visit www. gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org. April 26, 8 p.m. Up Jumped Spring will be presented at the Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. For tickets, call (717) April American Odyssey Relay Race will travel through Gettysburg. For more information, visit April 27, 6-9 p.m. The Al Parsons Band will perform at Hauser After House at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit or call (717) April 27, noon The Metropolitan Opera presents Giulio Cesare live in HD at the Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. For tickets, call (717) April 27 National Junior Ranger Day will be observed at Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg. For more information, call (717) April 28 The Gettysburg North-South Marathon will be held on roads surrounding and traversing the Gettysburg battlefield. For more information and registration, visit April 28, noon-5 p.m. Gettysburg Appreciation Day will be held at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, 11

12 Goin WHAT S On? CONTINUED visit or call (717) April 28, 3 p.m. The Sunderman Percussion Ensemble will perform in concert at the Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. For tickets, call (717) may 2013 May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 6-9 p.m. Thirsty Thursday will be held at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit or call (717) May 3, 1:30 p.m. The Hamilton-Gibson Youth Choir will perform at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. For more information, call (717) May 3, 6:30 p.m. Super WHY, Live: You ve Got the Power, will be presented at the Hershey Theatre, Hershey. For more information and tickets, visit May 3, 6-9 p.m. Hauser After Hours will be held at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit or call (717) May 3-5 The Rites of Spring Festival will be held at the Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. For tickets, call (717) May 4, 6-9 p.m. Salsa with Wito will perform at Hauser After Hours at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit or call (717) May 4-5 The 58th annual Apple Blossom Festival will be held at the South Mountain Fairgrounds, Arendtsville. May 5, 7:30 p.m. Music, Gettysburg! presents Voices from the Hill at the chapel at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. For more information, visit www. musicgettysburg.org. May 8-12 Totem Pole Playhouse, Fayetteville, presents Simply: Sally Struthers. For more information and tickets, visit www. totempoleplayhouse.org or call (717) May 8, 6-9 p.m. Dancing with the Vines will be held at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit or call (717) May 10, 11:30 a.m. The Southside High School Concert Band will perform at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. For more information, call (717) May 10, 6-9 p.m. Jazz Me Duo will perform at Hauser After Hours at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit or call (717) May 10, 7:30 p.m. Masked Marvels and Wondertales will be presented at the Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. For tickets, call (717) May 11, noon Edible Wild Plants Part 1 will be offered at Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve, Fairfield. Call (717) for details. May 11, 6-9 p.m. Hauser After Hours will be held at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit or call (717) May 11 Mamie Remembers Gettysburg will be offered at the Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg. For tickets or more information, call (877) or visit May 12, noon-5 p.m. Mother s Day Brunch will be held at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit or call (717) May 12, 1 p.m. A Mother s Day Nature Walk will be held at Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve, Fairfield. Call (717) for details May 11, 2 p.m. The Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform at the Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center, York. For more information, visit www. mystrandcapitol.org. May 12, 3 p.m. Lily Tomlin will perform at the Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. Tickets are available at (717) May 12, 4 p.m. Music, Gettysburg! presents the Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra in concert at the chapel at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. For more information, visit May 15, 6-9 p.m. Trivia Night will be held at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. 12

13 Goin WHAT S On? CONTINUED For more information, visit www. hauserestate.com or call (717) May The 66th semi-annual Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival will be held at Granite Hill Camping Resort, Gettysburg. For a full listing of performers, check out (Photo by John Armstrong) May Gettysburg Community Theatre presents Grease at the theater at 49 York St., Gettysburg. For more information and tickets, visit www. gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org. May 17, 6-9 p.m. Hauser After Hours will be held at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit or call (717) May 18 The Gettysburg Outdoor Antique Show will be held on the streets immediately surrounding Lincoln Square in Gettysburg. For more information, visit www. gettysburgretailmerchants.com. May 18, 6-9 p.m. 2nd Time Thru will perform at Hauser After Hours at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit or call (717) May 18, 7:30 a.m. 3 p.m. The Gettysburg Garden Club s annual spring plant sale will be held at the corner of Baltimore and W. High streets in Gettysburg. May 19, 6 p.m. The Rosies will perform at the Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center, York. For more information, visit www. mystrandcapitol.org. May 21, 7:30 p.m. Tim Smith will speak about Jennie Wade during the monthly meeting of Historic Gettysburg Adams County at the GAR Building, 53 E. Middle St., Gettysburg. For more information, visit org. May 21 Gettysburg Area Middle School s Of the Student, By the Student, For the Student vodcasts will premiere at the Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. For tickets call May 23, 7 p.m. & May 25, 9 a.m.- 3p.m. Backcountry Hike with Trekking Poles will be held at Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve, Fairfield. Call (717) for details. May 24, 6-9 p.m. Hauser After Hours will be held at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit www. hauserestate.com or call (717) May 25-June 9 Totem Pole Playhouse, Fayetteville, presents Noises Off. For more information and tickets, visit or call (717) Stop in and See Us! Affordable Civil War Currency & Tokens S&W Coins LLC May 25, 10:30 a.m. Walhalla Middle School Band will perform at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. May 25, 6-9 p.m. Klinger McFry will perform at Hauser After Hours at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit or call (717) May 26, 6 p.m. An Evening With the Painting will be offered at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, Gettysburg. For more information and tickets, visit or call (877) May 27, 2 p.m. Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by Jim Getty, waves to the crowd during the 2012 Memorial Day Parade in Downtown Gettysburg. The 146th Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies will be held May 27 at 2 p.m. May 31, 6-9 p.m. The Al Parsons Band will perform at Hauser After House at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. For more information, visit or call (717) COINS/COLLECTIONS GOLD SILVER JEWELRY PAPER MONEY POST CARDS ~ BUY - SELL - APPRAISE SINCE 1979 ~ ORVILLE SMITH & HENRY WILSON 9 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA Phone: (717) swcoins@yahoo.com Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed 10a-5p, Fri 10a-6p, Sat 10a-4p, Sun and Thur Closed Member NGC, ANA, WCC, PAN and ICC 13

14 PERSONALITY Profile Text By Adam Michael Photos By Darryl Wheeler 14

15 Kyle Leinbach Balances His Busy Life in the Borough He Loves For most 24-year-olds in Gettysburg, grasping the reigns of responsibility in any element of life is a feat. A 40-hour work week is more than enough to feel accomplished. With passion and preparation, local businessman, politician and musician Kyle Leinbach pours nearly 100 hours a week into the great passions of his life, the most important of which is helping to revive and sustain a proud, local, youthful energy. If there is a single phrase to describe my philosophy, it would be Gettysburg local, Leinbach said. With some preparation and forward thinking, not just from the government, but from private business owners as well, there s an opportunity to turn Gettysburg into a real cultural hot spot. Leinbach is a co-owner of the local restaurant Tipton s Grill, one of Gettysburg s nine Borough Council members and the bass player for the band Blackhand. He was born and raised in Gettysburg, living with his grandmother on Buford Avenue in the earlier years of his life. Through his teenage years, he moved to McSherrystown while attending Delone Catholic. After his high school graduation in 2007, Leinbach studied philosophy at George Mason University. But after the holiday break in 2010, Leinbach decided to forego the rest of his junior year to pursue his passion in the food industry with his future wife, Catherine Leinbach. Soon after, the couple opened their restaurant, Tipton s Grill, at 135 Baltimore St. in Gettysburg. We really do have a passion for, and an addiction to, casual food, he said. We made what we like to eat, and we felt if that was true, most Gettysburg College kids would feel the same. Three years later, the menu at Tipton s Grill has been perfected to satisfy the appetites of like-minded college kids. Just one glance at a few names of breakfast sandwiches Roy-Al with Cheese, All Merican and Veg Head shows intentions to cater to a patron base with a sense of humor. Knowing the tendency of college students to be a little slow to get out of bed, Leinbach s restaurant also delivers from the time it opens; with hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Each meal has a homemade feel, an intentional aspect of its preparation. Leinbach said as much food as possible is prepared on site from scratch. Any product he s unable to prepare is purchased from a local vendor. The bacon comes from a butcher in Lancaster, the eggs from a farm in Gettysburg and the bread from a local grocery store. From the turkey on the turkey melt to the burgers and steak for the cheese steak, it s all trimmed in-house, he said. When we make gravy fries, we use our beef and turkey fat in the recipe. The walls of the restaurant are decorated 15

16 with local art much of it for sale. While dining, customers can expect to listen to music from several genres including rock, folk, bluegrass, blues, reggae, country, improvisational jazz and psychedelic. Many of the employees are as young as Leinbach, if not younger. Most young people seem very receptive to what we re trying to do, and we can trust them, he said. It s been a really good thing as well from a marketing perspective. College kids see people their age running the restaurant and they dig on that in a lot of ways. While the students certainly appreciate the atmosphere, Leinbach said it s not unusual for to be taken aback when they find out he and his wife are the owners of the establishment. With most businesses in the downtown area run by much older owners and managers, it s a welcomed change of pace for many of their patrons. Maybe it s because I m wearing tie-dye and jeans, but they seem surprised that people our age are running the place, Leinbach said. We ve gotten to know a lot of people just because of that conversation. The Leinbachs will be relocating their business over the summer. The store s last day of operation in the Baltimore street location will be April 12. Leinbach said he d like to move closer to the college and is considering a traveling food cart rather than a rented store front. He said he s not too concerned about missing out on opportunities for the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Since the day we opened, we were about the locals and the college kids that live here for four years, he said. I m really not very into the tourist market. Though it s his most recent role played in Gettysburg, Leinbach s politics probably encapsulate his vision for what Gettysburg could be. At first glance, he may look a bit harmless, but Leinbach is well prepared to duke it out with longer-standing borough politicians. Nearly 10 years of policy debate in middle school, high school and college has prepared him for the role. Leinbach entered into the political arena in Gettysburg because he felt the business district s concerns were not adequately represented. A staunch liberal on national politics, Leinbach was voted in as a Democrat but said he s reading out of the Republican handbook most days. Less government, less regulation, he said. Let s use the laws we have to keep taxes down and find alternative sources of funding. That s what makes sense to me, and that s what it s about. It s not about my national beliefs in council chambers; it s about what works best for Gettysburg. Leinbach focuses his efforts in finding new funds and employment for Gettysburg s younger generation. While he understands the value and necessity of historical tourism, he stresses the importance of improving the town s agricultural and cultural tourism for long-term sustainability. Looking at the town s demographics, Leinbach sees disturbing trends. He s concerned that most college-aged people leave the town for better occupational opportunities, and he also wishes to better balance a renter populous in the borough that nearly doubles the number of homeowners. People stay here, get their degree and then go where the jobs are, he said. Then they come back as empty-nesters and retire here. There s nothing wrong with that, but when the next generation of older folks want to move to Gettysburg, they ll have different demands and needs. We need to prepare for that by having an innergenerational dialog. When Leinbach took office in 2012, he said he wanted to encourage more young people to be aware of and involved with their local government. The desire to do so has not worn off, though he sees it as even more of a challenge now than he did at his inauguration. It s very difficult to keep young people engaged; there is no reason for them to be, he said. They re worried about where they re going to get a job and not worried about why there are not good jobs here. It s important for young people to stay local; otherwise you end up in an environment saturated in one opinion. There s a necessity of age variance in business. The older generation knows how things worked and are sensible about those things. The younger generation comes up with big, bold ideas. You need both mindsets to come to a viable conclusion for all. There may be no better way to reach youth than through music. In the fall of 2010, Leinbach began playing with a band called Blackhand, which is heavily influenced by The Grateful Dead. Guitar player David ZigZag Issacson and his wife, Alex, who plays drums and sings, began the band several years ago along with John Wentworth, a local keyboardist. Shortly after opening the restaurant, Leinbach asked for an opportunity to jam with the group and six months later he was playing bass on stage with them. Leinbach described the genre as American folk rock. It spans everything, he said. We 16

17 have a full spectrum of ability. We can do some reggae, classic folk tunes and Irish drinking songs. It s the only place where I can be playing western one minute and funk the next. Leinbach said he wasn t a Grateful Dead expert until joining the band, but it s taught him a new appreciation for the group. The band has also helped him to understand marketing, networking and showmanship. Zig really thinks on a bunch of different levels and has done a phenomenal job, Leinbach said. I just take a back seat and learn all I can. Blackhand plays up to five times per week. With each member working full-time jobs, they don t get many opportunities to practice as a group, but Leinbach said he enjoys the adventure of collaboration. We do a lot of our practicing on stage, he said. If we re playing some new stuff, we might not have played it together until we re on stage together. At the age of 24, Leinbach s learned a lot about himself, but said he couldn t be half the person he is now without his wife, his band and his mother. He spoke most adoringly about his wife, Catherine. She really keeps me straight, and she s super supportive, he said. She s not only the co-owner of the restaurant, but she s at Blackhand shows helping to sell tickets and even out there letting me bounce ideas off her for council. She s as involved with all this as I am, and I couldn t do it without her. FAMILY EATERY & SPIRITS FULL MENU OF AMERICAN & IRISH CUISINE Specializing in mouthwatering Charbroiled Burgers and Steaks Live entertainment every Saturday! Dogs are welcome on the patio 44 STEINWEHR AVE. GETTYSBURG, PA OPEN DAILY 11:00AM

18 black history Few know the history of blacks in Gettysburg, but a planned Black History Museum aims to change that. By Ashley Andyshak Hayes 18

19 In Gettysburg, it s easy to find stories about President Abraham Lincoln, General George Meade or Jennie Wade. It s quite a bit more difficult to find information about Lloyd Watts, Basil Biggs or Mag Palm. All of these people lived during the Battle of Gettysburg, and while the first list is known by nearly everyone who visits Gettysburg, the second is known only to those who go beneath the surface of Civil War history. Theirs are the untold stories of Gettysburg. But a group of citizens is trying to change that. Their vision: a museum and heritage center honoring the rich history of black citizens in Gettysburg, before, during and since the Civil War. Black residents of Gettysburg in pre-civil War times and during the war itself lived in a unique situation: seven miles from Gettysburg, just across the Maryland border, black men, women and children were living in slavery. While blacks in Gettysburg were free, they lived under constant threat of being kidnapped by slave catchers and taken south into captivity. During the Battle of Gettysburg, many black residents went into hiding or left the area entirely. From before the battle to present times, black citizens of Gettysburg have had stories to tell but not always a platform to tell them. We don t have to create anything. It s right here around us, says Ron Bailey, board president of the Gettysburg Black History Museum. Why is this left out of the discussion about the Civil War? During the past decade, the Gettysburg Black History Museum has developed from an idea discussed around a kitchen table to a site along Baltimore Street and a Black History Tour led by licensed town guides. For museum founder Mary Alice Nutter, the project is a culmination of a life spent improving her community. I ve always had something inside of me, a concern for others, she says. Nutter was born in Gettysburg in 1945, and she and her two sisters were raised by their mother and Aunt Hazel. Including Hazel s six children, the household of 11 was the springboard for a childhood full of memories. Nutter recalls street fairs and bazaars, visits with neighbors along High and Breckenridge streets and listening to stories of ancestors and days past. I never had a desire to leave Gettysburg, she says. I wouldn t trade it for anything. Nutter s neighborhood was home to people of all races, and she says she didn t know anything about real prejudice until she started school at age 5. These were kids who didn t have experience with people of color, she says. We definitely heard the N word. As she grew up, racism became more apparent in Nutter s life. She and her siblings and black friends had to sit in the balcony at the town s two theaters. But despite racial prejudice, Nutter became the first person in her family to attend and graduate from college. She returned to Gettysburg with a degree from West Chester University and was faced with the same three career options as other black women of the day: nurse, secretary or teacher. Nutter says she didn t necessarily want to become a teacher, but she wanted to help support her mother and aunt as much as she could, so she took a job as the first black teacher in Gettysburg s integrated schools. She later attended Kean University in New Jersey for her master s degree and continued her work in the Gettysburg community. In the 1970s, Nutter founded the Third Ward Concerned Neighbors, a group that focused on education and housing needs and tackled concerns about drugs and violence in the neighborhood where she grew up. Many times, she attended Gettysburg Borough Council meetings to advocate for her community s needs. The Concerned Neighbors took a very direct approach to addressing these issues themselves. The group organized nighttime drug walks, a bold and sometimes dangerous way to confront the blatant drug problem in the area, and coordinated neighborhood cleanup days. We wanted people to take pride (in their neighborhood), she says. The group also organized street bazaars to encourage neighbors to get to know one another and worked on recruiting more teachers of color in Gettysburg schools. The Concerned Neighbors ultimately became the group behind the Gettysburg Black History Museum, but if you ask Mary Alice 19

20 Nutter, the real founder of the museum is her mother. I remember we were sitting around the table, and my mother said to me and (my sister) Jane, you need to do something about this rich history, she recalls. That s when it started. At that time, both Nutter sisters were working in high-power jobs that didn t leave a lot of free time for side projects, but this conversation with their mother got the wheels of the project turning. Margaret Nutter died in 2001, just two years after admonishing her daughters to preserve their past. As the Nutter sisters and their friends and neighbors began to work on a concept for the museum, Ron Bailey was half a world away, working as a missionary in South Africa. photo by john armstrong Bailey will be the first to tell you that he s not a historian, and says he never had any idea he d end up in Gettysburg. Born in Hampton, Va., and raised under segregation, he was 16 years old the first time he sat next to a white student in a classroom. His life took him around the world. While studying at Amherst College, he lived in Paris for a year. He worked for IBM before moving to South Africa for close to a decade. He returned to the States in 2004 and settled in Frederick, Md. His company transferred him to Gettysburg two years later, where he met Cassie and Mary Alice Nutter. The sisters asked him to be a part of the museum project, but he declined at first. I had just come back from South Africa, and I didn t want to commit to it. I wasn t ready, he says. Several years went by. He reconnected with the Nutters at a concert in Gettysburg, and they asked him again to consider joining their efforts. He said he d think about it, and after several months of discussions and learning about the town s history, he decided to jump on board. He became president of the museum s board of directors in January 2011 and has served as such ever since. The museum site, in Old Gettysburg Village along Baltimore Street, is a shell of its future self. Bailey says he and the board envision the building to be more than just a place to display artifacts. He says he hopes to eventually develop the site into a black heritage center, with exhibits, lectures, performances and other interactive ways to discover and celebrate the history of the black community. Visitors to Gettysburg can make an appointment to take the Black History Tour, which offers a glimpse into the lives of black residents of Gettysburg throughout history. The tour includes stories of people like Lloyd Watts, Nutter s great-grandfather, who was a sergeant in the U.S. Colored Troops in the mid-1800s and later became a teacher at Gettysburg s all-black school; Basil Biggs, who worked as a veterinarian and farmer in Gettysburg and reportedly used his home to conceal runaway slaves; Mag Palm, who several times escaped attempted kidnapping by slave catchers; and Jack Hopkins, a janitor at Pennsylvania College (now Gettysburg College) whose funeral brought the entire black community together. The tour also includes stops at the St. Paul AME Zion Church, which was a cornerstone of the black community in Gettysburg; the Franklin Street site where Gettysburg s all-black school once stood; and Hopkins home. The museum will also include memoirs written by the black families in Gettysburg whom Nutter grew up with, as well as stories recorded nowhere but in 20

21 memory. Nutter remembers these stories told by older relatives gathered on front porches on summer evenings, and says these oral histories are a crucial part of the preservation project. She says she knows this museum can t and won t be like any other. This has to be special, she says. This is Gettysburg. She says the words of her mother are guiding the project: What s worth doing is worth doing well, or you don t do it at all, she quotes. The tour and museum also fill a need for young black people to learn about and understand their own history, Nutter says. Looking back, Nutter recalls a high school class on the Battle of Gettysburg. The instructor was very animated and even brought in swords to demonstrate for the students, she says, but nowhere in the curriculum was there a mention of black historical figures. It s an untold story for Gettysburg, she says. Our children have missed out on learning who they are. When young people begin to learn about their history, they begin to feel that (they re) really somebody and a part of something that is positive, she says. Bailey echoes that feeling. He works as a mentor for at-risk boys of color in the local school systems and says that giving these young men a link to their past can help pave the way to successful futures. Nutter says the overarching theme of the Black History Museum can be summed up in one word: hope. I hope this will bring some enlightenment to people, says Nutter. We want to promote peace and understanding. The Gettysburg Black History Museum is located at 777 Baltimore St., Gettysburg. Visitors can take the Black History Tour by appointment. For reservations or more information, call (855) or visit gettysburgblackhistory.org. Come Visit Snyder s Factory Store, Your One-Stop Snack Shop Bargains by the Bagful Mention this ad for a free gift Why not join us for a tour? Just give us 24 hours notice. The schedule is listed below ext Toll-Free: ext York Street Hanover, PA Store Hours: Mon. Sat. 9 AM 6 PM Sun Noon 5 PM Tour Schedule: Tues., Wed., Thurs. 10 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM America s Pretzel Factory Since

22 honoring service by black soldiers Photos By John Armstrong About 185,000 people served in the United States Colored Troops during the Civil War, including officers who were not African American. These men faced the same dangers that white men did, however their skin color prevented them from receiving the same recognition as other soldiers. Many of the soldiers were buried along Long Lane in Gettysburg, in what is now known as Lincoln Cemetery. Their white counterparts were buried in the National Cemetery. Living Historians honor members of the United States Colored Troops during remembrance activities held three times a year on Memorial Day, Remembrance Day and Dedication Day ceremonies. 22

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24 Civil War Before there was Gettysburg, there was Chancellorsville. 24

25 BY JARRAD HEDES G eneral Robert E. Lee s perfect battle lasted from April 30 through May 6, 1863, and officials in Spotsylvania County, Va., are preparing for a three-day event to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the campaign. According to Terry Dougherty, curator of the Spotsylvania County Museum, a re-enactment is scheduled for May 3-5, The re-enactment events, held on the Dabney/Alrich Farm, begin on Friday, May 3 and continues Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m. with sutlers, speakers, the 2nd South Carolina String Band, living history programs and speakers. On Sunday, officials said, the general public is invited to start the day with a nondenominational period church service. Camps will be set up and visitors can see firsthand how the soldiers lived and spent their free time. Speakers and living historians will also be on hand to discuss civilian life, music, and agriculture. The battle will begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday, and at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Organizers expect around 15,000 spectators will attend the weekend event. A portion of the proceeds from this event and related commemorative events will go to historical preservation and to the further development of the Spotsylvania Museum. Major-General Jake Jennette will serve as Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia. Jennette said he would like to express thanks and gratitude to the re-enactors who are now planning to join in this epic commemoration of a real turning point in American history. Consider the consequences, he added, of a Union victory by Hooker at Chancellorsville, or if Jackson had not been lost. On this hallowed ground, our ancestors met in an epic struggle for the soul of this country. Portraying the Commander of the Army of the Potomac will be Brig. General Darrell Markijohn. I am extremely pleased and honored to have been asked to command the Federal forces at the 150th Chancellorsville, he said. As we look forward to this event, we will have come off the 1st and 2nd Manassas as well as the 150th Antietam and will be looking toward the 150th Gettysburg events. Adult tickets are $25 for the weekend, or $15 for a one-day pass. More information on the event is available at www. battleofchancellorsville.com. The battle itself resulted in 17,197 Union casualties and 13,303 Confederate casualties. The fighting featured what many experts, includ- ing A. Wilson Green, former staff historian for Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, called one of the greatest gambles in military history. Lieutenant General Thomas Stonewall Jackson s corps, about 30,000 troops, would follow a series of country roads and woods paths to reach the Union right, Wilson wrote. Lee, with the remaining 14,000 infantry, would occupy a position more than three miles long and divert Major General Joseph Hooker s attention during Jackson s dangerous trek. Once in position, Stonewall would smash the Federals with his full strength while Lee cooperated as best he could. The Army of Northern Virginia would thus be fractured into three pieces. Despite an eventual Confederate victory, the campaign may be best remembered for the death of Jackson. After his troops netted a significant victory the previous day, Jackson and his staff were mistaken for Union cavalry during the early morning hours of May 3, 1863 and he was hit by friendly fire from 18th North Carolina Infantry men. Three bullet wounds did not kill him, but Jackson succumbed to pneumonia on May 10. Lee, in historical documents, has been quoted as calling Jackson s death the equivalent to losing his right arm. Chancellorsville, and the death of Jackson, were featured in Gettysburg director Ronald Maxwell s film, Gods and Generals, in Lee s triumph at Chancellorsville imbued him with the belief that his army was invincible, wrote Wilson. He convinced the Richmond government to endorse his proposed offensive into Pennsylvania. Within six weeks, the Army of Northern Virginia confidently embarked on a journey northward to keep an appointment with destiny at a place called Gettysburg. Event Highlights Special programs sponsored by the Spotsylvania Museum at the Courthouse An educational day for area school children Living History Area Kids Camp Period Sutlers and food vendors Arts & crafts and special events Two days of re-enactments of the Battle of Chancellorsville and Salem Church The Sound of the Guns fireworks special Period music Commemoration Gala Dinner Re-Enactors Ball 25

26 Gettysburg College club sports BY TOMMY RIGGS Almost 300 student-athletes, approximately 11 percent of the student body, participated in club sports in the fall of Men s and women s Ultimate Frisbee, men s rugby, women s rugby, ice hockey, equestrian, fencing, and Tae Kwon Do were the eight club sports last semester. That number is looking to grow as water polo and archery start teams as soon as this spring. It s amazing how many girls and guys are involved in (club sports) and how skilled they are, said Club Sport Director Chase Straub ( 07.) All of the college s club sports are run by student members. They all have club presidents, vice presidents, captains, and other officers, so the students determine how they want their clubs to be run and where they want to go. I enjoy letting them take the reins, empowering the students to develop their own schedules, strategies, and what direction they want the club to go in, said Straub. Some of the clubs have worked their way to success, posting excellent records in the fall. The women s Ultimate team went 29-0,winning five tournaments in the process, and is looking to go to Nationals in the spring. The men s rugby team qualified for the national tournament in the spring after defeating previously-undefeated Susquehanna University on Nov. 17. The ice hockey team went in the regular season in the Great Northeast Collegiate Hockey Conference and made it to the semifinal round in the playoffs. The Gettysburg Equestrian Team (GET) competed as one of 17 teams in the Tournament of Champions at Goucher College in the fall. The team also defeated Penn State at Wilson College to be named High Point Team. GET looks to continue its success into the spring, hoping to beat Penn State for regional High Point Team, something no team has accomplished since the formation of their region. The club sport experience goes well beyond the sports themselves. You learn a lot about social interactions with people, how to deal with 26

27 many different types of personalities, said Ultimate Club President Jenny Donoghue. I ve learned about cooperation and conflict resolution. The sport forces you to work together with people toward a common goal. The sport of Ultimate is self-officiated, meaning that players have the responsibility to fairly make their own calls and resolve disputes. Because I play a sport where all of the issues have to be resolved by me (and other players) in order for the game to continue and function smoothly, it s either I learn how to handle myself when I m in a conflicting situation with other people, or I can get off the field, said Donoghue. If I m not playing with a spirited attitude, I shouldn t be playing at all. Gettysburg College club sports are generally inclusive in nature, and the teammates support each other and enjoy themselves. We will never cut someone for being physically inadequate to be on the team, but there is a strong physical side to the game, said men s rugby captain Mike Molinaro. In my four years on the team, I ve seen my fair share of broken collarbones, broken ribs, concussions, bloody noses and twisted knees and ankles. Beyond that, you need to be a good sport, and get ready to be made fun of. No one is safe on the team from pranks to bad jokes, and I ve had my shoelaces tied together during practice a few times. Men s rugby qualified for the 16- team national tournament, which took place March in Norfolk, Va. The ice hockey team is among the club sports that demand the most from the athletes. The team practices at the York City Ice Arena twice a week, and it goes to two-three games per week all over Pennsylvania and in parts of New Jersey. In the fall, the team also took weekend trips to Massachusetts and North Carolina. With all the driving and ice rental time, team members each spend around $1,200 per year to play, and team captain Niall Hines estimates that he gives 15 hours per week to hockey. He has learned a lot about time management as a result. Our commitment level is pretty significant, and, throughout the week, you have to manage your time to keep up with your studies, said Hines. In addition, being a captain and president for the last two years, I have really learned what it takes to be a successful leader. Between working with Chase, Coach Esser, and the team, I have seen what works and what does not work as a leader. That is something I will carry with me forever and cannot thank Gettysburg and the club sports program enough for that. Some club teams are also active in the community. The hockey team raised funds for the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County this year, and the equestrian team has members who volunteer at the SPCA and at Hoffman Homes for Youth. This fall, we started organizing a volunteer program with Hoffman Homes for Youth, a residential psychiatric treatment program in Littlestown, said equestrian team co-captain Alexa Riddle. Team members are helping out with therapeutic riding lessons and overall horse care. Working with the residents at Hoffman Homes is a fantastic opportunity for team members to engage with and contribute to the community through a knowledge and love of horses. Our hope is that Hoffman and other horserelated community service activities will become an integral part of our team. Water polo and archery are two sports that students are trying to start in the near future. All new club teams must go through a process to become official college club sports. Students must show that there is enough interest, and they must put together a constitution that outlines their goals for the club. Regina Campo, co-director of human resources at the college, deems if the sport is high-risk or low-risk. We don t let the students coach a team if it s deemed high-risk by HR, said Straub. Rugby is highrisk, hockey is high-risk, equestrian is high-risk, water polo is high-risk. New teams are given a one-year trial period in which they must fully fund the club themselves. We make them fully fund it themselves the first year just to show their level of commitment, said Straub. If they make it through and have a good turnout, we reassess it the next year to see if they re eligible to get some money (from the school). Club sports at Gettysburg College give student-athletes an outlet from academics, an opportunity to learn leadership and teamwork skills, and sometimes an opportunity to help the local community. I m working with people that are so passionate about their sports, said Straub. It s what they make of it; there s no telling what a club sport can or can t be

28 Traveler one tank Washington, D.C. Short trips you can take on one tank of gas. by ANDREW P. ROBINSON photos BY Andrew P. Robinson and the National Archives 28

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30 National An Inexpensive and From Gettysburg, it s just a short drive to the Shady Grove Metro Station in Rockville, Md., and another short ride on the Metro, you are in the heart of our nation s capital, Washington, D.C. There is so much to explore and to do in D.C., and it s impossible to experience it all in a lifetime, let alone one weekend trip. One destination everyone should visit is The National Archives Building, run by the National Archives and Records Administration, our nation s record keeper. 30

31 Archives: Fascinating Getaway Things to consider T he line can be very long, and it begins outside, so be sure to dress appropriately. No photography is allowed inside of the Archives. All bags are searched upon entering. Last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing. No parking at the building is available for researchers. Several commercial parking lots are located nearby and metered curb parking may be available on nearby streets. 31

32 The Archives Building is filled with many of our nation s most precious documents including the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Magna Carta. The Emancipation Proclamation was on display earlier this year to commemorate its 150th anniversary. The Rotunda of The National Archives Building was created in 1934 to safeguard records from all three branches of our government. The goal of the Archives is to ensure the American public has access to records that document the rights of citizens, the actions of government officials and the national experience. The lines for some of these exhibits in the Rotunda can be lengthy. My friend and I waited about 45 minutes before we entered the Rotunda. It was well worth the wait, because we got to see a large part of our nation s history all in one room. Displayed in the Rotunda are the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights and more significant documents. On the main level of the Archives, more fun awaits. Visit the public vaults, an interactive exhibit that allow visitors to get up close and personal with documents like Abraham Lincoln s telegrams that he sent to his generals and other interesting photos and documents. In the Boeing Learning Center, obtain copies of documents found within the exhibits and participate in handson Archival Adventures. Also in the learning center, parents with middle-school-aged or older children can take them to the Learning Lab, a collaborative research experience that connects children with our nation s past. In the Lawrence F. O Brien Gallery, every few months something new is on display. Right now, visitors can experience Searching for the Seventies: The Documerica Photography Project. This project takes a new look at the 1970s through government photographs taken all across the nation. It documents the decade s cultural shifts and changing times. Many hours can be spent at the Archives, but when it is lunchtime, dine on the National Mall or take a short ride on the Metro to Chinatown, where numerous interesting and inexpensive restaurants await. The Archives also has a café on the lower level as well as a theater that displays an introductory film and occasionally hosts public programs. There is so much to see and to do inside of the Archives; plan to stay at least a few hours. Admission is free so take the whole family. And you can do this entire trip on just one tank of gas. HOW TO GET THERE from GETTYSBURG Follow Route 15 south, continue on I-270 south; take exit 9 B-A to merge east onto I-370 east. Continue straight onto Redland Road and take a slight left to stay on Redland Road. Turn right and the Shady Grove Metro station will be on your right. Parking is $5 at Shady Grove and free on weekends and national holidays. One day unlimited Metro pass is $14. 32

33 If You Go The National Archives Building 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC archives.gov Free admission (866) Rotunda and Exhibit: Now through Labor Day: 10 a.m. 7 p.m.; Labor Day March 14: 10 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Research Center: Monday, Tuesday and Saturday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 9 a.m. 9 p.m. Stop in and see us! Antique Center of Hanover Yesteryear Antique Center of Hanover is a climate-controlled 26,000 square foot facility, all on one oor, with over 140 booths and display cases. Yesteryear has a wide range of quality antiques and collectibles including coins, furniture, glassware, dishes, postcards, primitives, linens, books, jewelry, toys, ephemera, and dealer supplies. We are open 10 am to 6 pm daily with plenty of parking. Our Yesteryear Cafe is open on Saturdays and Sundays. YESTERYEAR ANTIQUE CENTER 441 Pine Street Hanover, PA Phone Join us for generous helpings of great home-cooked foods served in a friendly, family atmosphere. Daily Specials Breakfast Lunch Dinner Our History Is Serving Good Food York Rd., Peebles Plaza Hours: Monday - Saturday 6am-9pm, Sunday 7am-8pm 33

34 Dining Delectable Teasing your palate with the fascinating fare of area eateries. Mamma Ventura s: A true Italian, Family Place 32 34

35 Mamma Ventura s Restaurant 13 Chambersburg St. Gettysburg, PA BY DICK WATSON PHOTOS BY DARRYL WHEELER and mamma ventura s restaurant When it s time to eat, it doesn t take tourists or new residents long to find Mamma Ventura s Restaurant. A fixture near Gettysburg s Lincoln Square for 33 years, Mamma s, for the past 23 years, is easily found just a few steps away from the square at 13 Chambersburg St. It touts itself as the only truly Italian restaurant in town. Known for casual and fine dining, Mamma s is a favorite destination for fresh lunch salads, pizza, cold and hot subs as well as for leisurely dinners. The four-page colorful menu is full of appetizers, pizza favorites, pastas, salads, chicken entrees, fresh seafood, veal and steaks. Of course, tortellini, manicotti and other pasta dishes are a favorite of many patrons, says owner Jackie Fazzolari. All our pasta is handmade here as well as are the various sauces that go with them. But, just as popular, are fresh seafood entrees of shrimp, flounder, haddock, Zuppa Di Pesce and others. Whether at lunch or at dinner, patrons can compliment their meal from a selection of wines by the glass or select from an extensive list of imported and domestic bottled beers and wines. Asked about the secret of the restaurant s long success, Fazzolari cites three. I don t change my products. People come in and 35

36 36 offer supplies at lower prices, but I refuse. I want patrons to know we re dependable, that what they ordered and liked the last time they were here will be just as good and made with the same quality ingredients this time. And just as important, she adds, is good service and being faithful to her 20 employees, all of whom have been at Mamma s five years or more. Executive Chef Juan Carlo Barbosa, formerly of the Four Seasons in Philadelphia, is a nine-year veteran; waitress Kim Peterson has been with the restaurant for 17 years; Stephen Price, who started as a dishwasher 15 years ago, was trained on the job and is now a main line cook and the unofficial Mr Fix It of just about everything. We are a family, says Fazzolari. We work together, clean together and eat together. Daughter Cristina Fazzolari, in the business since she was 12, is a graduate of the Cordon Bleu Culinary School. She manages the front of the restaurant as well as serves as the pastry chef, creating the restaurant s signature dessert menu dishes of Tiramisu, Nutella Gelato and a variety of cakes and Italian pastries. We do all of this to honor the legacy of my husband, Carmelo, who died in an auto accident 10 years ago, explains Fazzolari. Carmelo bought the restaurant with a friend in 1980, a year before he and Jackie married. A few years later, the friend sold his interest to Carmelo. Another aspect of honoring Carmelo s legacy is the Fabreto Foundation in Managua, Nicaragua. Started by Jackie, the foundation funds education and nutrition programs for

37 more than 10,000 needy children as well as a $30 per month child sponsorship program. In addition to sponsorships and contributions, the foundation is funded by the Annual Carmelo Open golf tournament for 100 golfers every June at a local club. Mamma s has seating for 84 in the main restaurant, as well as a private, 70-seat banquet room plus a large, informal downstairs lounge. The lounge, which can accommodate 200 and is a favorite of locals and college residents, features daily drink and wing night specials, Thursday Karaoke and deejay weekends. Mamma Ventura is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m, Friday and Saturday, and closed Sundays. Reservations are recommended on weekends, particularly when special events are scheduled in the town. The phone number is The lounge is open daily through Saturday 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Sunday from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. See Our Ad On Line At kenniesmarket.com Follow Us On Call or for Special Event Catering (717) biglervillecatering@kenniesmarket.com GETTYSBURG 217 West Middle St THREE LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU LITTLESTOWN 520 W. King St BIGLERVILLE 3463 Biglerville Rd Retirement Living At Its Best! A tradition of caring for over 80 years Skilled Nursing Care Alzheimer s/dementia Care Medicare/Medicaid Approved Personal Care Well-designed Suites Private Room Accommodations Active, Independent Living Modern, Spacious Villas Cozy, Inviting Cottages Attractive, Luxury Apartments 425 Westminster Avenue Hanover, PA TDD Accepting Applications 37

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