Kathy Gaskin, Executive Director of Healthy Adams County talks about the task forces & initiatives that the organization has implemented. Kathy also discusses how Healthy Adams County, Wellspan Health, and other community organizations are teaming together to help stop the spread of Covid-19 and provide resources our community members in need.
wellspan.org/CoronaVirus
South Central Community Action Programs
Adams County Food Policy Council
Adams County Office for Aging
Ray talks with Yianni Barakos, owner and operator of Mason Dixon Distillery in Gettysburg. Though they had to shut their doors to the public amid the Corona Virus outbreak Yianni focused his knowledge of distilling toward making hand sanitizer for area health organizations. You can support Mason Dixon Distillery by purchasing from their online shop at masondixondistillery.shop until normal operations resume.
Adams County Community Foundation recently held a community call–in on Covid-19 and Adams County titled “Coronavirus Can’t Shut Down Philanthropy”. Ralph Serpe of the Community Foundation and leaders of other key Adams County community institutions including Adams Economic Alliance, The Chamber, Gettysburg Times, Pennsylvania Interfaith Community Programs, South Central Community Action Programs, United Way of Adams County, Upper Adams School District, and Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital/Wellspan Health gave brief updates on what their organizations are doing to address this public health crisis. For those who weren’t able to participate we spoke with Mr. Serpe to provide a summary of the conference.
Ray speaks with Crystal Noel, Principal of St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School. They aren’t letting the Coronavirus stop education. The school quickly created a learn from home program to provide guided learning for their students when the ‘stay at home’ order was given.
The Borough Council of the Borough of Gettysburg holds a special meeting on Thursday, March 19, 2020 commencing at 11:00 A.M., prevailing time, in the Amphitheater located at the Gettysburg Area Recreation Park, 545 Long Lane, Gettysburg, PA 17325. The purpose of the special meeting is for the Borough Council to consider the ratification and extension of the Declaration of Disaster Emergency issued and proclaimed on March 16, 2020 by Theodore H. Streeter, Mayor of the Borough of Gettysburg, and to consider and act upon any ancillary matters and related items of business that may be brought before the Borough Council.
Ray Gouker speaks with George Hubbard, Bob Channell, and Martha Channell of the Hanover Exchange Club. hanoverexchangeclub.com
The Center For Youth and Community Development (CFYCD) offers FREE academic afterschool programs onsite for students in grades K-12 throughout Adams County and outlying areas. Our staff work with school personnel to reinforce school day lessons, while providing homework help, tutoring, and academic enrichment activities. We focus on providing safe and supportive environments where children can experience fun, hands-on learning. Each site offers: STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math); nutrition and fitness; positive behavior reinforcement, and more.
Deb Adamik (President & CEO of Main Street Gettysburg), and Charles Gable (Borough of Gettysburg Manager) discuss the projects Main Street Gettysburg undertakes for our community.
This ACHS lecture features Gettysburg buildings that were significant to the community but are now lost to time. Speakers for this lecture include Jean Green, Lisa Malandra-Shower, and Jane Malone. All three are longtime ACHS volunteers and seasoned historical researchers.
Local stars compete for the top dancer bragging rights. All proceeds benefit the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County and Adams County Arts Council.
Frank Daire and Julie Lawson
Cathy Kamsler and John Wagner
Linda Neiswender and Fabio Carella
Rachel Smith and Danijel Lolic
Denice Staub and David Salisbury
Frank Hancock and Melody Lang
