In this episode of Sports Chat, Jeff and Corey are joined by Coach Rick Keller and two Gettysburg Girls Basketball players: Izzy Sites and Megha Makkencherry. Both whom were “Player of Game” for our 2024-2025 Winter Sports Programs.
Sports Chat – 02/25/2025 – Gettysburg Girls Basketball
4th Annual New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet – 2025
Congratulations to this years winners!
Non-profit of the Year – United Way of Adams County – Sponsored by Brown Plus
Community Impact- Rachel & Tim Greenholt with The Olive Branch – Sponsored by Lyle R Pitner State Farm
Student Achievement- Kaelyn Balko -Student at New Oxford High School – Sponsored by Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Volunteer of the Year- Toby Cool Sponsored by Children’s Aid Society
Educator of the Year- Joy Weikert Sponsored by PWI Incorporated
Business of the Year- Fiddlestix Mercantile Sponsored by Adams Economic Alliance
Open House – Elizabeth Grant | Cumberland Planning Commission
In this special Open House episode, guest hosted by Julia Chain from the South Mountain Partnership, we get to learn about Elizabeth Grant and her involvement with the Cumberland Planning Commission.
Gettysburg Borough Council Work Session – 02/24/2025
Borough of Gettysburg Council Work Session Meeting Agenda Monday, February 24, 2025 – 7:50 PM Page 1 of 2 I. Call to Order President Moon II. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon III. Announcements President Moon IV. Special Presentation Gettysburg Garden Club Maryan Daniels Pat Thorsen V. Public Comment (Restricted to items appearing on the agenda – not tabled items) VI. Current and Old Business (1) PBS 2016-12 Sidewalk Ordinance Revisions Whitmore c. Sidewalk Clutter / A-Frame Signs (2) PBS 2020-08 Code Enforcement Ticketing Whitmore VII. New Business (28) PBS 2025-01 Competitive Marketing for Conferences Fissel Gable VIII. Public Comment (Open to items currently tabled or not listed on the agenda) IX. Adjournment
Gettysburg Borough Council Special Business Meeting – 02/24/2025
Borough of Gettysburg Special Council Business Meeting Agenda Monday, February 24, 2025 – 7:30 PM 1 I. Council – Call to Order President Moon II. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance President Moon III. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon IV. Announcements President Moon An executive session was conducted by the Borough Council immediately prior to the adjournment of its monthly general business meeting held on February 10, 2025 consistent with section 708(a)(1) and section 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act. V. Public Comment (Restricted to Items on the Agenda) VI. Motions Needing Council Action Motion to honorably discharge Employee #BEVEN005 from employment pursuant to the Borough Code, 8 Pa.C.S.A. § 1190(a)(1), and Chapter 6, Section 6.3 of the Borough of Gettysburg Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Motion to award the base bid only for construction of the North Washington Street Sidewalks and Streetscape – CDBG Rebid project, to the lowest qualified, responsive, and responsible bidder, Kinsley Construction, LLC at the bid price of $344,268.00. A motion to set a public hearing and a special meeting of the Borough Council to be held on Monday, March 24, 2025 commencing at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public comments and recommendations of interested individuals residing within the Borough of Gettysburg, concerning an application filed with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board made by Gateway Mini Mart Use, Inc. seeking approval of an intermunicipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license for use in the Borough at certain premises located at 517 Baltimore Street. VII. Public Comment VIII. Adjournment
Joint Work Session Meeting (Gettysburg Borough Council & Storm Water Authority) – 02/24/2025
Borough of Gettysburg and GBSWA Joint Work Session Meeting Agenda Monday, February 24, 2025 – 6:30 PM Page 1 of 1 I. Call to Order President Moon II. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon Introduction of GBSWA Board of Directors Introduce Topic of Discussion o Stevens Run Channel Walls – Repair and Maintenance III. Public Comment (Restricted to items appearing on the agenda) President Moon IV. Stevens Run Channel Walls – Repair and Maintenance Chair Malewicki V. Condition of Stevens Run Channel Walls Engineer Clabaugh VI. Discussion / Council Direction President Moon VIII. Public Comment (Open to items not listed on the agenda) President Moon IX. Adjournment
Gettysburg Loves Love – 2025
2025 Gettysburg Loves Love was made possible through a partnership with Main Street Gettysburg, Destination Gettysburg, and Community Media. This free event invited couples to renew their vows officiated by Mayor Rita Frealing.
Huge thank you to our sponsors for this event: Celebrate Gettysburg, J.A. Myers Homes, Adventure In Fun, Gettysburg Chocolate Market, Adams County Community Foundation, Gettysburg Polish Pottery, Hotel Gettysburg, Est. 1797, ACNB Insurance Services, Lincoln Diner
Gettysburg Foundation’s Children of Gettysburg 1863® Named Among Nation’s Best Children’s Museums
Gettysburg, PA – The Gettysburg Foundation is proud to announce that Children of Gettysburg 1863®, its interactive children’s history museum in the historic Rupp HouseTM, has been named a top children’s museum in the nation for the second consecutive year. Chosen by an expert panel and voted by readers as the best in the United States, Children of Gettysburg 1863® is a winner in USA Today’s 2025 10Best Reader’s Choice travel awards for the category of best children’s museum.
As Gettysburg’s only children’s history museum designed specifically for young historians, Children of Gettysburg 1863® immerses visitors in the compelling stories of children, teens and young adults who lived in and around Gettysburg during and after the 1863 battle.
“Children of Gettysburg 1863 breaks down one of the Civil War’s most famous battles into kid-friendly, interactive activities and lessons that center around the lives of the young people who lived through it,” USA Today wrote about the children’s history museum operated by the Gettysburg Foundation. “From story scavenger hunts to hands-on exhibits, it’s the perfect place for a budding history buff to get a better understanding of American history.”
At Children of Gettysburg 1863®, families and student groups are immersed in Gettysburg’s rich history through an engaging, hands-on experience designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits, hear firsthand accounts and participate in meaningful activities that bring 1863 to life. On select dates, living history programs enhance the experience, providing visitors of all ages with a deeper connection to this pivotal moment in history.
The USA Today’s 2025 10Best Reader’s Choice award nominees were submitted by a panel of experts, with 10Best editors narrowing the field to select the final set for voting. Children of Gettysburg 1863® has ranked eighth among 20 children’s museums across the country. The Gettysburg Foundation is grateful to all who voted for the children’s history museum, as well as to all who have donated or contributed to the success of this museum adventure since opening its doors in 2021.
Located at 451 Baltimore Street in downtown Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Children of Gettysburg 1863® currently is operating on its winter hours through March 31—Thursday through Sunday, Noon until 5 p.m. Tickets for the museum adventure are available by calling 877-874-2478 or 717-334-2436, online at GettysburgFoundation.org/Children-of-Gettysburg-1863 and on-site.
GETTYSBURG FOUNDATION
Gettysburg Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit philanthropic, educational organization operating in partnership with the National Park Service to preserve Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site and educate the public about their significance. The Foundation operates the Museum & Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park, as well as the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital, Children of Gettysburg 1863® and the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad StationTM. The Foundation offers customized professional leadership development on the Gettysburg battlefield through its Higher Ground Leadership at Gettysburg programming. For information about visiting Gettysburg or how you can become a Friends of Gettysburg member in support of the Gettysburg Foundation’s preservation and education mission in partnership with the National Park Service at Gettysburg, visit GettysburgFoundation.org or call 877-874-2478. Proceeds from tickets and other purchases in the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center and donations to the Gettysburg Foundation benefit Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site.
Hanover Borough Council Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting – 2/19/2025
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 HANOVER BOROUGH FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING Committee meetings of Hanover Borough Finance and Personnel shall be held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Administration Building, 44 Frederick Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania. (Enter through the Side Parking Lot Door). Any person who needs accommodation in order to gain access to or participate in the meetings should call 717-637-3877 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting they desire to attend.
1. Call to Order 1.01 Call Meeting to Order, 7:00 PM
2. Public Comment 2.01 Hear Citizens concerning items presented in the Borough Finance and Personnel Agenda
3. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any
4. Presentations 4.01 Main Street Hanover Updates: Moriah Tyler
5. Consent Agenda 5.01 Minutes: Approval of Minutes of January 15, 2025 5.02 Finance Reports: a. Approve Bills for Payment b. Accept Monthly Financial Statement c. Accept Report of Monthly investments 5.03 Civil Service Commission: a. Authorize Civil Service Commission to create certified hiring list for police officer(s) 5.04 Approve 2025 Special Event Permits: a. Snack Town Spring Fling, Moul Field – 4/12/2025 b. Memorial Day Parade – 5/26/2025 c. Snack Town Street Fair – 7/12/2025 d. Snack Town Run Fest – 10/4/2025 2 5. Consent Agenda (cont.) 5.05 Guthrie Memorial Library: a. Approve Resolution for Friends of the Library donation funds process 5.06 Approve Council Committee Appointments a. Long Arm and Sheppard-Myers Reservoirs Master Site Development Plan Study Committee i. Bill Reichart ii. Barb Rupp 5.07 Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) Annual Conference a. Designate Primary Delegate: Margaret Lewis, Borough Manager b. Designate Alternate Delegate: Amy Adler, Assistant Borough Manager 5.08 Approve Easter Sunrise Service at Long Arm Dam a. St. Bartholomew’s United Church (ELCA) 6:00 AM 5.09 Approve 33 Frederick Sponsorships a. Utz Quality Foods $35,000 – Administrative Area b. Brightspeed $10,000 – 2 digital kiosks in lobby area 5.10 Approve YMCA Summer Recreation Playground Program Proposal a. Deguy Avenue b. Elm Avenue c. Moul Avenue d. Union Park 5.11 Accept Kiwanis Club Donation a. Pavillion at Union Park 5.12 Approve Field Use Agreements a. Bandits Baseball Club, Inc., Myers Park Lower Field, March – November 2025 5.13 Approve Joint Municipal Bid Awards a. Pre-Mixed Bituminous Concrete Paving Materials b. Chemicals c. Crushed Stone d. Petroleum Products e. Traffic Line Painting f. Snow and Ice Rock Salt and Calcium Chloride g. Street Milling h. Water Borne Pavement Markings 5.14 Approve Change Order for Primary Sludge Pump Replacement at Wastewater Treatment Plant a. Change Order #1: $1,814.11 for Meter Removal/Replacement 5.15 Approve United Steelworkers Side Letter Agreement a. Accumulated vacation and sick leave 6. Department of Water Resources 6.01 Approve Biosolids Management Oversight and Support Agreement a. 2025 Agreement with Material Matters at a budgeted estimated cost of $37,000 6.02 Approve USDA Wildlife Services for Management of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) a. Zero-cost agreement for management of deer population within the Borough’s wooded properties located in West Manheim Township 3 7. Public Works and Facilities 7.01 44 Frederick Street (Phase II) Public Safety Facility Capital Project a. Approve use of Single Prime Contract Model for Public Safety Administration Facility b. Authorize Solicitor and Borough Staff to proceed with preparation and advertisement of Public Safety Facility Contract for competitive bidding (tentatively set to be released April, 2025). 8. Parks and Recreation 8.01 Approve Susquehanna Outfitters Agreement a. 5 year Licensing Agreement for Kayak/Canoe/Paddleboard Concession at Long Arm Dam 9. Finance, Personnel and Administration 9.01 Ratify Building Construction Change Order Updates a. Change Order #17: $10,268.00 to reconfigure electric door access system (emergency egress) b. Change Order #20: $567.00 to reconfigure safety feature of stair treads (Stair C) c. Change Order #26: $2,682.00 to connect exterior lighting to automated clock system d. Change Order #29: $995.00 to relocate power and data for Building Automation Panel to Room 032 e. Change Order #32: $(1,232.00) Credit for removal of sanitary clean outs in Rooms 029 and 030 f. Change Order #33: $(5,555.00) Credit for reconfiguring exterior lower metal panel finish detail g. Change Order #39: $(5,106.00) Credit for removal of rolled plan storage system from Room 011 9.02 Approve Fire Pension Plan Amendment a. Ordinance amendment to align with benefits under the collective bargaining agreement 9.03 Approve Recodification of Hanover Borough Code E360 (budgeted) a. Contract with General Code for recodification and legal review in the amount of $14,000 10. Reports of Council Members, Council Committees and Other Public Bodies 11. Management Reports 12. Correspondence and Information 13. Additional Public Comment 13.01 Hear Citizens conc
Roots for Boots Announces New Location for Monthly MilitaryShare that Supports Local Military Families
Hanover, PA – Roots for Boots, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans, active duty, and military families in York and Adams Counties, is happy to announce a new location for its monthly MilitaryShare. Beginning March 2025, Roots for Boots will host the monthly MilitaryShare at Hampton Fire
Company, 5371 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford, PA 17350.
Since its inception, MilitaryShare has grown from serving a dozen military families to distributing food and supplies to over 200 veterans and their families monthly.
MilitaryShare is a partnership with Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and the local community, which donates additional canned, boxed, fresh food, and toiletries every
month to support our veterans. The inaugural event will take place on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pre-registration is essential to ensure that the
needs of all participating individuals are met.
Christy Lucas, founder of Roots for Boots, shared her excitement in announcing this new location: “We are extremely grateful to have had a space that allowed us to grow
these past three years at The Markets at Hanover. Our transition to the Hampton Fire Company is a change that we are confident will support our continued growth a
Mission to meet the current needs and future challenges of military families.”
The organization’s core values, “Serve, Educate, and Inspire,” have opened doors to community members, allowing them to utilize their gifts, talents, and resources in
support of those who have selflessly fought for our freedom. As Roots for Boot transitions its MilitaryShare to a new location, the organization continues to stand as a
pillar of hope and support for veterans and military families in York and Adams Counties. This is made possible by the dedication and support of the surrounding
communities.
To contribute or participate in the upcoming MilitaryShare, please contact Christy Lucas at r4boots@gmail.com. Your involvement can make a meaningful difference in our
heroes’ lives and their families’ lives.
About Roots for Boots
Roots for Boots is a nonprofit organization that transcends traditional support system for veterans and active-duty personnel. Through community collaboration, Roots for
Boots addresses specific needs and challenges faced by our servicemen and women facilitating opportunities for service and engagement. The organization is committed to
serving, educating, and inspiring military and civilian communities.
Carroll Valley Borough Council Meeting – 02/18/2025
BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARU 11, 2025 – 7:00 P.M. Richard Mathews, Council President, presiding Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call REGULAR MEETING 1. Approval of Minutes: January 14, 2025, Regular Meeting 2. Open to the public a. Citizens wishing to comment will be recognized in the Order of their listing on the Appearance Sheet and are asked to stand up and give their name, address, and organization they represent (if applicable). Impromptu comments are limited to five minutes per individual. 3. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Ordinance #1-2025: Elected Council & Mayor Compensation Rates beginning 2026 Term – for Approval b. Ordinance #2-2025: Chapter 18 Amendments – for Advertisement c. Ordinance #3-2025: House Numbering Ordinance – for Advertisement 4. Mayor’s Report – R. Harris a. Police Report b. Around Town c. Upcoming Events & Meetings of Interest d. In Requiem 5. Fire/EMS/EMA Report a. AREMS b. Fairfield Fire Company c. Fountaindale Fire Company 6. Committee Reports a. Appointments & Resignations b. Planning Commission 7. Administrative Business – Borough Manager a. Treasurer’s Report – January 2025 b. Borough Credit Card c. Septic Hauling Services Bids • Holding Tank Hauling– For Award • Sludge Hauling – For Award • Resolution #3-2025: Sewer Rates – For Approval d. 2026 Trash Collection Contract 8. Unfinished Business a. Grant Funding Updates b. Carroll Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility Project Update c. Sale of Borough Lots 9. New Business 10. Open to the public a. Citizens wishing to comment will be asked to stand up and give their name, address, and organization they represent (if applicable). Impromptu comments are limited to five minutes per individual. 11. Adjournment
Gettysburg Planning Commission Meeting – 02/18/2025
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 7:00pm | Borough Council Chambers 1. Convene Meeting 2. Reorganization 3. Review and Approve Agenda 4. Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes A. January 21, 2025, Meeting Minutes 5. Public Comment Restricted to Items on the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda 6. Tabled Old Business – NONE 7. New Business A. SLD-250001 / Kortney Meadow / Railroad Street Review of application for acceptance for a minor subdivision (Major in Straban Township) affecting portions of parcel 38G12-0110-000 located within the Borough of Gettysburg, PA. B. Planning Commission recommendation to Borough Council to approve the Borough of Gettysburg Zoning Ordinance Chapter 27 of the Code of Ordinances as presented on February 18, 2025, and drafted February 14, 2025. 1. Discussion regarding Gettysburg College Requests 2. Outstanding Items 3. Resolution 02182025 Recommending Borough Council Approval C. 2024 Annual Report. 8. Announcements A. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. 9. Additional Comments from Planning Commission Members 10. Public Comment 11. Adjourn
Gettysburg High grad aims at national women’s wrestling title
By STEVE HEISER
There aren’t many folks who make life-changing decisions at 8 years old.
For Montana DeLawder, however, one of the pivotal moments in her life came before she reached her ninth birthday.
“I was 8, and my family used to watch the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) on TV and we would always talk about wrestling,” she said. “Then one day I brought home a flyer from school about wrestling. No one from my family wrestled, and I thought wrestling was about kicking and punching (like UFC). So, I wanted to give it a try.”
She would quickly find out that wrestling — at least on the scholastic level — didn’t involve kicking and punching, but she also quickly discovered that she enjoyed the sport immensely, even though it was dominated by males.
Over the years, she proved to be more than competitive against her male counterparts, but when she got to compete vs. females, she became dominant.
Now the Gettysburg High School graduate is one of the finest female wrestlers in the United States.
The King University senior is ranked second in the nation at 124 pounds among female wrestlers from NCAA schools. Tuesday night, she earned a 10-second pin vs. Newberry to finish off an 31-4 regular season for the Tornado.
The psychology major will now carry a 113-18 career record into the postseason with one paramount goal – becoming a national champion for the school located in Bristol, Tenn. – a school that’s long been known as a national female wrestling powerhouse.
It’s a goal that’s certainly not beyond reach. She’s already a three-time college All-American in the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships. She finished seventh as a freshman, fourth as a sophomore and third as a junior. Finishing in the top eight earns All-America status.
Looking to make the final step: Now she’s hoping to make the final step to the top of the podium.
Getting there, however, won’t be easy. She’ll likely have to find a way to beat North Central’s Amani Jones, the defending champion in DeLawder’s weight class. Jones pinned Delawder in the third period of last year’s NCWWC semifinals. It’s one of Jones’ seven consecutive wins vs. DeLawder.
Despite that record, DeLawder feels good about her chances of beating the top-ranked Jones. DeLawder also said she never considered moving weights to avoid Jones, who was third at last year’s world championships.
“I want to beat her, so I wouldn’t want to move weights,” DeLawder said. “I think we know each other very well. We used to wrestle a lot in high school, and I got the best of her in high school. I definitely think the match could go my way. I just have to go out confident and wrestle smart.”
King’s interim head coach, Gracie Figueroa, also believes that DeLawder has what it takes to win a national crown.
“I absolutely believe this is her time to break through for a title,” Figueroa said. “We know she’s a stud and will scrap with anyone that steps across from her.”
DeLawder’s road for a possible national title will begin with the NCWWC Regional Championships on Saturday, Feb. 22, followed by the NCWWC National Championships in Iowa on Friday and Saturday, March 7-8.
Going against the boys: Getting to this point, where she’s considered one of the better female wrestlers in the nation, hasn’t been easy.
Because of the lack of female competitors for much of her career, DeLawder spent most of her time wrestling boys and she more than held her own. At Gettysburg High, she finished her career with an 85-52 record vs. the boys for a strong Warriors program. Her 85 wins were a state record for female wrestlers.
Wrestling against the boys, for the most part, was a positive experience for DeLawder.
“Growing up I got used (to wrestling against boys),” she said. “As I got older, the boys got stronger and that created some adversity. I had to learn how to deal with that. I had to be much more technical because I wasn’t going to win on strength.
“But there wasn’t any real disrespect. I was very blessed growing up because people got used to me in the area. When I went out of the area, I would sometimes hear a few little comments, but in the area, I felt very supported.
“… I had it way better than a lot of girls I’ve met, who told me some (unfavorable) stories. My male teammates were very supportive, as were all of my coaches.”
One coach she has particular fondness for is her former head coach at Gettysburg, Chris Haines, who has created a wrestling powerhouse with the Warriors. He’s also a big supporter of female wrestling.
“He is the reason where I’m at,” she said. “He is my go-to guy for any type of advice in life or wrestling.”
DeLawder also said much of the credit for her success must go to her parents, Phoenix and Meagan.
Inspiring young girls: When she got to wrestle vs. other girls, DeLawder was nearly unbeatable, winning four MyHouse Pennsylvania State Championships. The PIAA did not start to sanction girls’ wrestling as a varsity sport until after DeLawder left Gettysburg High.
DeLawder finds herself in a similar situation in college. The NCAA will begin to sanction women’s wrestling next year, the year after DeLawder’s final year of eligibility at King.
“It’s kind of funny, but I’m happy to see (other females) get the opportunity (to compete in PIAA- and NCAA-sanctioned events),” she said.
When she started in the sport, it was relatively rare for DeLawder to see other female competitors. As she’s gotten older that’s changed dramatically. For some young girls, DeLawder’s pioneering excellence has been an inspiration.
“I didn’t really see it until I coached a little,” DeLawder said. “As I’ve gotten older, I’ve had girls say they are looking up to me. It’s really eye opening and means lot.”
Those young girls who look up to DeLawder are likely joining the sport for the same reasons that she did.
“I like the team aspect, but it’s still also very much an individual sport,” DeLawder said. “Everyone on the team plays a part and it’s a family-oriented environment. But you really are in control of the results. It’s on you because you are all alone.”
Olympic future? No matter what happens in the upcoming NCWWC event, DeLawder doesn’t anticipate leaving the sport anytime soon.
“I’m going to stay in wrestling. I’m going to compete for another Olympic cycle or two,” she said.
DeLawder believes becoming an Olympian is “achievable.”
“It’s pretty much been my goal since I was 8,” she said.
“There are some things I need to get dialed in. Focusing on wrestling all the time (and not having to deal with school) will help. Getting a nutrition and strength coach could be a big game-changer. I think it’s very realistic.”
Her coach, Figueroa, agrees with her star’s assessment.
“She is smart and mature, and I know she understands how much of a commitment that road would be, but I think she has the type of tenacity and work ethic to accomplish anything she wants to,” Figueroa said.
The first step for DeLawder after college may be earning a berth for the world championships. That’s not out of the question for someone who may soon become a four-time college All-American, was a two-time national duals champ in high school and was an under-23 national champ in college. She was second in her bid last year to get a world berth.
DeLawder has already gotten the opportunity to compete internationally in Spain (in the Spanish Grand Prix) and in Colombia (for the Pan Am Games). She got silver medals in both events.
Eventually, once she’s done competing, DeLawder says she’ll likely look to get into coaching. It’s a role that Figueroa believes she’s well suited for.
“I think she would also excel in the coaching field because of her immense knowledge and experience in the sport but also her ability to be personable and motivational. She’s a very intelligent and supportive young lady,” Figueroa said.
She’s also a young lady who was once an 8-year-old girl who made the unusual decision to wear a singlet and headgear, while wrestling almost exclusively against boys.
It’s a decision she’s never regretted.
McSherrystown Borough Council Meeting – 02/12/2025
McSherrystown Borough Council General Meeting Agenda
Wednesday February 12, 2025 at 6:30pm
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Invocation
4. Attendance Roll Call
5. Police Department Award Ceremony
6. Approval of January 8, 2025 Meeting Minutes
7. Announcements/Communications
a. Mayor/Police Report
8. Public Comment Period
9. New Business
a. Approval of conditional use application for 516 Main Street
b. Approval of the Expenditures
10. Call for motion to Adjourn
Announcement of Next Public Meeting:
The next public meeting of the McSherrystown Borough Council is currently scheduled for
Wednesday March 12th at 6:30pm in the Borough Council Chambers.
Local Fire, EMS Receive $230,000 in State Grants, Says Moul
Harrisburg, PA – Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) announced today that 10 fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in his legislative district will be receiving state grants through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. The grants, totaling $229,791, represent the local share of about $38 million being awarded statewide by the Office of State Fire Commissioner.
The grants may be used for construction or renovation of a unit’s station, the purchase or repair of equipment, training, debt reduction, education and public outreach, as well as staff recruitment and retention efforts.
“Over the past couple of decades, the number of volunteer firefighters, EMS and rescue personnel has declined sharply, leaving some communities vulnerable in cases of emergency,” said Moul. “The General Assembly passed legislation that offers educational benefits, tax breaks and other incentives to encourage more people to volunteer for these critical public safety positions.”
Local grant recipients are as follows:
- Alpha Fire Co. No.1 – $16,107.
- Barlow Vol. Fire Co. – $13,310.
- Buchanan Valley Vol. Fire Dept. – $16,322.
- Cashtown Community Fire Dept. – $14,601.
- Fairfield Community Fire Co. – $14,170.
- Fountaindale Vol. Fire Dept. – $12,664.
- Gettysburg Fire Dept. – $15,246.
- Greenmount Community Fire Co. – $12,018.
- SAVES (Southeastern Adams Volunteer Emergency Services) – $63,031.
- United Hook and Ladder – $52,322. (Consolidation of Abbottstown, New Oxford, Bonneauville and Hampton fire companies.)
All fire companies, EMS services and volunteer rescue squads are eligible to apply for the annual grant program, which is funded solely with state gaming proceeds. The funding amounts are contingent on the recipients filing their grant agreements with the Office of State Fire Commissioner.
Gettysburg Borough Council Meeting – 02/10/2025
Borough of Gettysburg Council Business Meeting Agenda Monday, February 10, 2025 – 7:00 PM
I. Council – Call to Order President Moon II. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance President Moon III. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon IV. Announcements President Moon An executive session was conducted by the Borough Council immediately following the adjournment of its monthly general business meeting held on January 13, 2025 consistent with section 708(a)(1) and section 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act. An executive session will be conducted by the Borough Council immediately prior to the adjournment of this evening’s monthly general business meeting consistent with section 708(a)(1) and section 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act for the following purposes: (1) to provide information and to discuss matters involving the employment and the terms and conditions of employment of current Borough employees; and (2) to review and discuss matters of Borough business which, if conducted in public, could lead to the disclosure of information or matters of confidentiality protected by law. A joint work session of the Gettysburg Borough Council and the Board of Directors of the Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority (GBSWA) will be held on Monday, February 24th, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Gettysburg Municipal Building for the purpose of receiving information regarding the Stevens Run Channel Walls and to begin discussions on how to repair and maintain the Channel Walls. V. Approval of Agenda and Minutes – Council A motion to approve the February 10, 2025 agenda as presented. A motion to approve the minutes of the Borough Council Meeting of January 13, 2025 and the Borough Council Work Session held on January 27, 2025 as presented. VI. Public Comment (Restricted to Items on the Agenda) VII. Current and Old Business A. Planning Department 1. Planning /Zoning/Code Enforcement John Whitmore a. Departmental Report 2. Historic & Environmental Preservation Debra English a. Departmental Report B. Parking Department Becka Fissel 1. Departmental Report Borough of Gettysburg Council Business Meeting Agenda Monday, February 10, 2025 – 7:00 PM 2 C. Public Works Department Robert Harbaugh 1. Departmental Report D. Borough Engineer 1. Engineer Report Chad Clabaugh 2. Motion Needing Council Action Motion to approve Application for Payment # 5 to York Excavating Company, in the amount of $284,336.97, for the North Washington Street Water and Storm Project, as recommended by the Borough Engineer. Motion to award the 2025 Race Horse Alley Parking Garage Maintenance Contract to the lowest qualified responsive and responsible bidder at their bid of $ . E. Police Department 1. Departmental Report Chief Robert Glenny 2. Motion Needing Council Action F. Office of the Manager/Treasurer 1. Borough Secretary’s Report Sara L. Stull 2. Borough Manager’s Report Sara L. Stull 3. Motions Needing Council Action A motion to approve all bills and payrolls for the month as presented. A motion to adopt resolution #021025-1 authorizing and ratifying the submission of a grant application requesting $14,234,583.20 in Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) funds, through the United States Department of Transportation, to advance construction of a multi-modal transportation, infrastructure and streetscape improvement project in the historic downtown area of the Borough, with the total cost of the BUILD scope of work (construction) of $17,793,229.00 and committing the BUILD 20% local match requirement of $3,558,645.80 in non-federal local funds for the Borough of Gettysburg construction of the Gettysburg Gateway Connectivity Project. A motion to approve the Gettysburg Fire Department Active Volunteer Eligibility List, as submitted by the Chief of the Fire Department, for the Gettysburg Borough volunteer service tax credit program and to authorize the issuance of the 2024 Tax Credit Certificates accordingly. Borough of Gettysburg Council Business Meeting Agenda Monday, February 10, 2025 – 7:00 PM 3 A motion to authorize a COLA increase for retired police pensioner Douglas McKinney, to be paid from the Police Pension Plan effective February 1, 2025. A motion to adopt resolution #021025-2 to excuse the police from making contributions to the Police Pension Fund for fiscal year 2025. A motion to adopt a resolution #021025-3 appointing Jennifer Yablonsky as a member of the Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of Gettysburg to complete the remainder of the five (5) year term of office of Rodger Goodacre which term expires in January 2027. A motion to set a special meeting for a joint work session of the Borough Council and the Board of the Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority to be conducted on Monday, February 24, 2025, commencing at 6:30 p.m. for the purposes of receiving information and discussing matters relative to the maintenance, repair, replacement, construction and reconstruction of the channel walls of Stevens Run within the Borough…
Gettysburg Storm Water Authority Meeting – 02/10/2025
GETTYSBURG BOROUGH STORM WATER AUTHORITY (GBSWA) BUSINESS MEETING
I. GBSWA – Call to Order Chairman Malewicki
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks Chairman Malewicki
III. Announcements Chairman Malewicki A joint session of the Gettysburg Borough Council and the Board of Directors of the Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority (GBSWA) will be held on Monday, February 24th, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Gettysburg Municipal Building for the purposes of receiving information regarding the Stevens Run Channel Walls and to begin discussions on how to repair and maintain the Channel Walls.
IV. Approval of Agenda, Minutes, and other Business Chairman Malewicki A motion to approve the agenda as presented. A motion to approve all bills and payrolls as presented. A motion to approve the January 13, 2025 meeting minutes.
V. Public Comment (Restricted to Items on the Agenda) Borough of Gettysburg GBSWA – Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority Monday – February 10, 2025 5:30 PM 2
VI. Special Presentation Stevens Run Channel Walls Engineer Clabaugh
VII. Current Business A. Financial Updates Revenue vs. Expenses YTD (2024) Debra English Payments Received (2024 Billing) Debra English Liens Filed Adam Boyer B. Toxic Chemical Dropp-Off Debra English
VIII. Old Business A. Construction Project Update Robert Harbaugh GIL phase B2(B) – North Washington Street B. Update on implementing a Projects Application Form for Debra English those projects between 800 sq ft and 5000 sq ft.
IX. New Business A. Setting a Special Meeting of the GBSWA with Borough Council A motion to set a joint special meeting of the Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority (GBSWA) Board of Directors and the Gettysburg Borough Council to be conducted on Monday, February 24, 2025, commencing at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of receiving information and discussing matters relative to the maintenance, repair, replacement, construction and reconstruction of the channel walls of Stevens Run within the Borough of Gettysburg.
X. Public Comment
XI. Adjournment
Adams County Economic Alliance – Vision 2025
An event focused on the local, regional and state economic strategies for 2025
Hanover @ Gettysburg – 02/03/2025 – Girls High School Basketball
Community Media’s Game of the Week –
Girls High School Basketball – Hanover @ Gettysburg – 02/03/2025
Thanks to the sponsors of tonight’s game!
Biglerville Legion – American Legion Post 262
Dave Sites Reality
State Farm agents Mike Ball and Lyle Pitner
Ketterman Electric
Kennie’s Marketplace
Adams Electric Cooperative (Player of the Game)
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 2025
Come join in on the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at the Gettysburg College, February 3rd, 2025.
Chaplain Bright will deliver the ceremony’s keynote message, “More than Conquerors,” “This event was organized by the College’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the YMCA Hanover at Gettysburg. The ceremony will showcase the musical talents of the Brownsville Church of God Choir and Rev. Dr. Kelly Turner, as well as the Gettysburg Children’s Choir, Gettysburg Chamber Chorale, and the Sunderman Conservatory Jazz Combo—three ensembles proudly directed by the Sunderman faculty.”
Greencastle @ Gettysburg – 01/31/2025 – Boys High School Basketball
Community Media’s Game of the Week –
Boys High School Basketball – Greencastle @ Gettysburg – 01/31/2025
Thanks to the sponsors of tonight’s game!
Biglerville Legion – American Legion Post 262
Dave Sites Reality
State Farm agents Mike Ball and Lyle Pitner
Ketterman Electric
Kennie’s Marketplace
Adams Electric Cooperative (Player of the Game)
Open House – Gettysburg Loves Love 2025
In this special Open House episode, Guest Host Jessica Dean, from Celebrate Gettysburg and Celebrate Hanover Magazines, talks with the three organizations who partnered together to created the Gettysburg Loves Love event. Jill Sellers from Main Street Gettysburg, Amy Welsh from Destination Gettysburg, and our very own Raymond Gouker from Community Media of South Central PA. Jessica talks with them about the event, the success from last year, and what you can expect from it this year.
For more information or to RSVP visit: gettysburglove.org
Special Thanks to our sponsors for this event:
Platinum Sponsors:
- J.A. Myers Homes
- Celebrate Gettysburg
- Gettysburg Chocolate Market
- Adams County Community Foundation
- Horse Tours of Gettysburg
- Adventure in Fun
- Gettysburg Polish Pottery
Gold Sponsors:
- Lincoln Diner
Two Cumberland County Residents Place in 2024 “Leap In” State Park and Forest Photo Contest
Camp Hill, PA – Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) welcomed over 300 photo submissions for the 2024 “Leap In” Photo Contest and sends a ‘congratulations’ to all participants and the top 20 winners.
“The annual photo contest not only demonstrates the beauty and history of Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests, it demonstrates peoples’ connections to these special places,” said Marci Mowery, President of the Foundation. “We applaud the photographers for capturing the images and we applaud the leaders who had the foresight to conserve these special places for today
and generations to come.”
Jessica Mitchell, a resident of Carlisle, won People’s Choice ‘Best in Show’ with her photo taken at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center. “Seeing the look on my daughter’s face as she looked over the Cumberland Valley truly captured the feeling of “Awe,” states Jessica, recalling her visit where she captured the winning
photo.
“My daughter, Maggie (age 3), has “hiked” every trail at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center. She and I participated in the monthly guided hikes in 2022 – I hiked, while she mostly napped in her hiking backpack. That said, the Park is one of our favorite places to visit, whether it’s to hike or participate in any of the many fantastic events that they host!
The People’s Choice First Place ‘Leap In’ to Volunteering photo was taken by Sam Rob of
Boiling Springs while visiting Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
taken at Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
Sam took the photo while attending the Fall Furnace Fest. The reenactor and volunteer Chair of the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace chapter, Andre Weltman, was giving a demonstration of how charcoal was made in colonial times for use in the iron furnace.
“What I like about Pine Grove Furnace State Park is it has so much to offer in terms of nature, recreation, and history,” Sam says. “The park is, of course, named for the historic iron furnace on the property. The famous Appalachian Trail passes through the park and the park itself is home to the Appalachian Trail Museum. The park has a campground, two lakes with swim beaches, kayak and canoe rentals, and fishing – bass and perch in the lake for warm water and wild brown trout and native brook trout in Mountain Creek and its tributaries within the park.
You can view the winners and all of the 2024 submissions on PPFF’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/PennsylvaniaParksAndForestsFoundation/photos_albums
The award winners’ photographs will also hang in the East Wing Rotunda in the state capitol in April. Watch the PPFF website for additional details as they become available.
The 2025 Photo Contest is now open to adults and youth! This years’ theme focuses on Pennsylvanian’s love of trails. Whether it’s a slow forest bathing meander or extensive miles climbing mountains, PPFF encourages you to experience the journey. Categories for this year include Beyond the Trail, Comradery on the Trail, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Tales from the Trail, Texture of the Trail, and Young Photographers (12-17). For information on categories, rules, and submitting your photos, visit our website at PAParksAndForests.org/our- work/recreation/photo-contest/.
Gettysburg Borough Council Work Session – 01/27/2025
Borough of Gettysburg
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
Monday, January 27, 2025 – 7:00 PM
I. Call to Order President Moon
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon
III. Announcements President Moon
IV. Special Presentation
V. Public Comment (Restricted to items appearing on the agenda – not tabled items)
VI. Current and Old Business
GIL Phase B2(B) Project Update Clabaugh
VII. New Business
(1) PBS 2016-12 Sidewalk Ordinance Revisions Whitmore
c. Sidewalk Clutter / A-Frame Signs
(25) Parking Coupon Solution Teresa Trussel, CAPP
Pay-by-Phone
(26) Gettysburg Gateway Connectivity Project Gable / Sellers /
(Lincoln Square / Gateways) Clabaugh
VIII. Public Comment (Open to items currently tabled or not listed on the agenda)
IX. Adjournment
Gettysburg Foundation Welcomes New President at Destination Gettysburg Event
Destination Gettysburg held an event for its partners at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center on Tuesday January 21st 2025. Park Superintendent Kris Heister welcomed guests. Gene Barr, Vice Chair of the Gettysburg Foundation introdued Jackie Spainhour as the new President & CEO of the Gettysburg Foundation.
Karl Pietrzak and Amy Welsh of Destination Gettysburg introduced new member to their board and thanks outgoing board members.
“When the Sun Goes Down” – An Insightful Exploration of Mental Wellness
The Two Cool Dudes hosted a “When the Sun Goes Down” – An Insightful Exploration of Mental Wellness event on Wednesday, January 22nd at the Gettysburg High School. The Weary Arts Group performed stories that were shared by guest from the Two Cool Dudes podcast, adding a unique twist to their stories. Additionally, representatives from local agencies were there to provide valuable information about the resources and services they offer.
Presented by Healthy Adams County, Weary Arts Group, Gettysburg Area School District, Community Media of South Central PA
Northern York @ Gettysburg – 01/23/2025 – Boys High School Basketball
Community Media’s Game of the Week –
Boys High School Basketball – Northern York @ Gettysburg – 1/23/2025
Thanks to the sponsors of tonight’s game!
Biglerville Legion – American Legion Post 262
Dave Sites Reality
State Farm agents Mike Ball and Lyle Pitner
Ketterman Electric
Kennie’s Marketplace
Adams Electric Cooperative (Player of the Game)
Adams County Celebrates 225 Years
Gettysburg, PA – During the January 22nd 2025 Adams County Board of Commissioners’ meeting County Commissioners Randy Phiel, Jim Martin, and Marty Qually welcomed County Historian Tim Smith and President & CEO Andrew Dalton of the Adams County Historical Society for a brief history of Adams County’s origins which was formed on this day January 22nd 1800. Tim and Andrew showcased some items for the ACHS’s collection from the time of Adams County’s formation including a copy of ‘The Adams Sentinel’ dated March 4th 1801 which included an article on Tomas Jefferson’s inauguration and an image of the first Adams County Court house.
In celebration of Adams County’s 225th birthday, county residents are invited to enjoy free admission to Beyond the Battle Museum at the Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Rd, Gettysburg! ACHS will also have a variety of scavenger hunts for younger visitors. Plus, they will be offering two free screenings of Jake Boritt’s film, Adams County USA, at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM in the Battlefield Overlook Event Center. For more information visit achs-pa.org.
Hanover Borough Council Meeting – 01/22/2025
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING
Committee meetings of Hanover Borough Council shall be held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers,
Administration Building, 44 Frederick Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania. (Enter through the Side Parking Lot
Door). Any person who needs accommodation in order to gain access to or participate in the meetings
should call 717-637-3877 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting they desire to attend.
1. Call to Order_______________________________________________________________________
1.01 Call Meeting to Order, 7:00 PM
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
1.03 Moment of Silence
2. Public Comment____________________________________________________________________
2.01 Hear Citizens concerning items presented in the Council Agenda
3. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any
4. Proclamation: Dr. Rupp
4.01 Poverty Awareness Month: York County Community Progress Council
5. Consent Agenda_____________________________________________________________________
5.01 Minutes: Approval of Minutes of December 23, 2024
5.02 Finance Reports:
a. Approve Bills for Payment
b. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
c. Accept Report of Monthly investments
5.03 Current and Prior Year Tax Leins and Exonerations:
Consideration of a motion to ratify the action of the proper officers of The Borough of Hanover in approving
the following Real Estate Tax Lien Filings by the Hanover Borough Tax Collector Holly Liska, 207 Third Street,
Hanover, PA and exonerating the Tax Collector from further efforts to collect the aforesaid taxes:
a. The Real Estate Taxes listed on the “Return of Uncollected Real Estate Interim Taxes for the year
2023” totaling $1,255.81 face value.
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5. Consent Agenda_(continued)__________________________________________________________
b. The Real Estate Taxes listed on the “Return of Uncollected Real Estate Full Taxes for the year 2024”
totaling $136,151.72 face value.
c. The Real Estate Taxes listed on the “Return of Uncollected Real Estate Interim Taxes for the year
2024” totaling $1,072.44 face value.
5.04 2025 Tax Warrant:
a. Charge 2025 Real Estate Tax Collector Holly Liska, 207 Third Street, Hanover, PA with the
collection of 2025 Real Estate Tax in the amount of $6,694,254.69 and authorizing the issuance
of Tax Warrants for same with the payment of ninety-five hundredths (0.95%) percent
commission on the collection of each tax bill collected.
5.05 Approve Administrative Appointments:
a. Zoning Hearing Board Secretary – Lisa Graham Herrick
b. Assistant Borough Secretary – Kara Ellison
5.06 Approve Resolution No. 1427 Amendment of Miscellaneous Fees:
a. Designation of change of paid parking meter time periods from 8:30AM – 8:30PM
to 8:30AM – 6:00PM
5.07 Library Board Appointments:
a. Approve Amy Ehrhart, Library Association Appointee – 3-year term
b. Approve Scott Roland, Mayor’s Library Appointee – 3-year term
5.08 33 Frederick Sponsorships:
a. Community Kitchen – CommunityAid (5 years) – $20,000.00
5.09 2025 Field Use Agreements:
a. Hanover Diamond Sports, Good Field, April – Oct. 2025
b. Hanover Diamond Sports, Myers Field, April – Oct. 2025
c. Southwest Outlaws, Moul Fields, April – Oct. 2025
d. Southwest Outlaws, Good Field, April – Oct. 2025
5.10 Designation of Code Official Pursuant to 2018 IPMC:
a. Approve Resolution No. 1428
5.11 Approve CDBG Amendatory Contract:
a. West Hanover Street Park Improvements, reduction of amount from $5,000 to $0.00
5.12 Centennial Court Final Subdivision Plan:
a. Accept offer for 90 day time extension for plan approval from March 3, 2025 to June 1, 2025
5.13 Take Home Vehicle Policy
a. Approve policy designating list of positions authorized to take home Borough-owned vehicles
5.14 Bellview Street Vacation:
a. Approve Bellview Street Vacation Agreement and authorize advertisement of the Ordinance
5.15 Special Event Permits:
a. Approve Defeat MSA 5K Annual Run to be held March 29, 2025, with minimal impact on Borough
streets
5.16 Rename West Hanover Street Park to Union Park:
a. Approve Resolution No. 1429
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6. Finance, Personnel and Administration____________________________________________________
6.01 Ratify Building Construction Change Order Updates
a. Change Order #19: $14,306.00 for roofing repairs
b. Change Order #27: $2,611.00 for extension of low wall on West side of Council Chamber along
ramp
c. Change Order #30: $2,002.00 to provide power for low voltage pathway for fire alarm system
d. Change Order #31: $1,630.00 to provide vestibule access for MEP systems
7. Additional Public Comment____________________________________________________________
7.01 Hear Citizens concerning all other items relating to Hanover Borough Council
8. Adjournment
Gettysburg Planning Commission Meeting – 01/21/2025
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm | Borough Council Chambers
1. Convene Meeting
2. Reorganization
3. Review and Approve Agenda
4. Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes
A. December 16, 2024 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment Restricted to Items on the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
6. Tabled Old Business – NONE
7. New Business
A. Planning Commission recommendation to Borough Council to approve the
Borough of Gettysburg Zoning Ordinance Chapter 27 of the Code of Ordinances as
presented on January 21, 2025.
8. Announcements
A. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21,
2025, at 7:00 p.m.
9. Additional Comments from Planning Commission Members
10.Public Comment
11.Adjourn