After a year in which the pandemic shut it down and amid concerns about its ability to continue, the Gettysburg Halloween Parade will be back on October 19. The parade will be organized by Businesswomen Supporting Gettysburg, with support from local businesses and individual donors. In this episode, we talk with parade organizer Sarah Dull, General Manager of Comfort Inns and Suites of Gettysburg, and a member of Businesswomen influencing Gettysburg, about the festivities. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a few seconds to support us by signing up for our weekly mailing list. The site is completely free of charge, but we do ask your help in sharing our content with other people in the community. Please, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Musical Introduction by Thane Pittman.

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The Gettysburg Halloween Parade Returns on October 19 [Episode 55]

  Editor's Note: This podcast was recorded two years ago when the stormwater fee was collected for the first time. We're now getting our third annual bills. I thought you might still find the information interesting and important. If you have an average home in the borough, your storm water fee will be $100. If that seems a lot, you might feel a bit better knowing that Gettysburg College is going to receive a bill for about $100,000. The fee is the end result of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948 and the Clean Water Act, which was signed by President Nixon in 1972, and will allow the borough to manage the rainwater that falls in the borough as required by those regulations. In this podcast I speak with Mike Malewicki, chair of the Gettysburg Borough Stormwater Authority. Malewicki describes the origins of the fee and the many benefits of containing storm water runoff. He also explains how your fee is calculated and now you may be able to reduce it in the future. There is also a lot of information available on the Gettysburg Borough Stormwater Authority webpage. Malewicki mentions a video that was produced by the storm water authority, and you can see that here.

Understanding Your Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Bill [Episode 54]

World-renowned historical fiction author Jeff Shaara has moved to Gettysburg with his family, relocating into a restored historical house on W. Confederate Ave. In his remarkable career, Shaara has already published 18 books, almost all of them best-sellers, and is hard at work on number 19:  Its topic? - Teddy Roosevelt. Jeff Shaara: Photo by Stephanie Shaara Shaara is the author of “Gods and Generals” and “The Last Full Measure,” both stories about the battle of Gettysburg. In this podcast interview Shaara talks about how a phone call from the media entrepreneur Ted Turner changed his life, how he crafts and writes his books, his new book project, and his restoration of the historical "Red Patch" house. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a few seconds to support us by signing up for our weekly mailing list. The site is completely free of charge, but we do ask your help in sharing our content with other people in the community. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Musical Introduction by Thane Pittman.

Historical fiction writer Jeff Shaara returns to live in Gettysburg, plans new book on Teddy Roosevelt [Episode 54]

El podcast de esta semana es especial porque está en español. [La publicación se vuelve a publicar desde el pasado mes de agosto.] La entrevista es con Yeimi Gagliardi, educadora de salud comunitaria de WellSpan Health y copresidenta del Grupo de Trabajo de Servicios Latinos. Gagliardi Parte del trabajo de Gagliari es garantizar que los latinos conozcan los riesgos para la salud del COVID-19 y los servicios disponibles para ayudarlos. Gagliard dice que hay una separación, una especie de "muro invisible" entre los grupos latinos y no latinos, y explica la brecha y las formas de cerrarla. Si disfruta del podcast, tómese unos segundos para apoyarnos registrándose en nuestra lista de correo semanal.El sitio es completamente gratuito, pero le pedimos su ayuda para compartir nuestro contenido con otras personas de la comunidad. Por favor, danos Me gusta en Facebook y comparte con tus amigos que habla español. (Introducción musical de Daddy Long Legs.)

Yeimi Gagliardi se Acerca a la Comunidad Latina Local [Episodio 53]

Beth Peart, 3rd grade teacher at Littlestown Area School District’s Alloway Elementary, has won this year’s Rotary District 7390/WITF 2021 Teacher Impact Award. In this interview, Peart “remembers the world through a 3rd grader’s eyes,” as she talks with Gettysburg Connection Media Editor Peter Byhouwer about her teaching styles and what it means to be a great teacher. Peart also talk frankly about the losses but also the many gains that children have made during the stress of the pandemic and says she wants to share the award with every teacher in Adams County. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a few seconds to support us by signing up for our weekly mailing list. The site is completely free of charge, but we do ask your help in sharing our content with other people in the community. Please like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Musical Introduction by Thane Pittman.

Alloway Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher Beth Peart Wins Teaching Award [Episode 52]

Founded in 1993, The Adams County Arts Council is now in its eleventh year in its spacious 10,000 square foot building on South Washington St. and it continues to grow with new users and new programs. The center includes spaces for arts and culinary classes, artist studios, a gallery for local art, pottery and glass workshops, and a reception hall with a full kitchen. The facility breaks down barriers of cost by providing scholarships for low income youth and senior citizens. I this podcast, Executive Director Leona Rega, who has been at the helm of the organization since November, talks about the history and the future of the organization. I was amazed to find how many different offerings there were for learning and creating art of all types. I’m so thankful that Leona took the time to talk with me and I think you’ll enjoy the conversation. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a few seconds to support us by signing up for our weekly mailing list. The site is completely free of charge, but we do ask your help in sharing our content with other people in the community. Please, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Musical Introduction by Thane Pittman.

Leona Rega: What’s New at the Adams County Arts Council? [Episode 51]

In a small building on N. Washington St. on the Gettysburg College Campus, Editor Mark Drew and his staff quietly and diligently work to select content for the college’s quarterly literary magazine The Gettysburg Review. The Review, which was founded in 1988 and recognized as one of the country’s premier literary journals, publishes poetry, essays, fiction, and paintings for an international audience of readers. In this episode Drew discusses the challenge of reading through the “slush pile” of over 6,000 submitted manuscripts every year, the dedication of the magazine to nurturing new writers, and the many awards that have been won by the authors who make it in. On this page we’ve also published Drew’s poem, “My Father as Houdini,” that was accepted into the magazine in 1995. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a few seconds to support us by signing up for our weekly mailing list. The site is completely free of charge, but we do ask your help in sharing our content with other people in the community. Please, like us on Facebook. Musical Introduction by Thane Pittman. My Father as Houdini Mark Drew 1. The Car Wreck ChallengePinioned and fluttering,I breathe gasoline and antifreeze.I leak blood. My teeth are lostamong the cubes of safety glassspangling the dash. A crowd gathers.Where are my assistants? Slender vapor wispsfrom the buckled hood, accumulatesabout the car and Poof!I’m gone.2. The Death TrickI’m not supposed to die. No one is.Everyone wants me to come back;you want me to come back.I’m not promising anything,but think of my body full of preservatives,think of the shelf life of the soul.With the right audience, anything is possibleif you just know the trick.Watch me pull these words from your mouthlike a knotted skein of parti-colored hankiesmy mother, your mother, and her mother weep intoat my death.3. MetamorphosisLarval, straight-jacketed,my ankles bound and slung from a hook,I dangle over you like a nightmare and writhe.Encased in a coffin of water and glass, I squirm,mouthing secrets so you won’t turn away.I’m a ghost shackled in your mouth,I’m a face hung in a hallway.I insinuate myself into you.I’ve always known how to keep an audience.4. The Show Must Go OnKid, we livefrom deception to deception.You keep me on stage.My final trick?Look at me and I’ll live forever;turn away and we’ll both disappear. Mark Drew received his MFA from the University of Alabama, where he edited the Black Warrior Review from 1993-95. Currently, he works as the assistant editor of the Gettysburg Review. This was his first publication. “My Father as Houdini” appears in The Gettysburg Review's Summer 1995 issue.

Mark Drew and The Gettysburg Review Literary Magazine [Episode 50]

This week's podcast is a reposting of an interview I did during the Fall of 2019.  It's relevant now as the spring begins.  Warmer weather brings more mosquitoes and more West Nile Virus. Please stay safe and please enjoy the podcast. Summers In this episode I talk with Stephanie Summers who is Adams County’s Mosquito Borne Disease Control & Conservation Technician. Her job is to keep an eye on disease-causing insects in the county, including mosquitoes and ticks. Stephanie talks about how to the county helps keep these insects under control and how you can stay safe from Lyme disease and West Nile Virus. Here are some web links you may find useful: Adams County Conservation District PA Department of Environmental Protection U.S. Center for Disease Control Information on Lyme Disease U.S. Center for Disease Control Information on West Nile Virus  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Information on Choosing an Appropriate Insect Repellent

It’s Mosquito Season in Adams County: How to Stay Safe from West Nile Virus [Episode 49]

If you have lived or visited Gettysburg or Adams County over the past 15 or so years I’m sure you’ve noticed some major changes. These developments, which have enriched the lives of thousands of people in the county, include the establishment of the Wills House, the remodeling and reopening of the Gettysburg Majestic Theater, revitalizations of Baltimore and Steinwehr Avenues, a successful 150th remembrance of the Civil War battle, and the establishment of the annual Gettysburg Christmas Festival. Although hundreds of people have been involved in making these things happen, a common voice in all of these projects has been Deb Adamik, who has been president and chief executive officer, of Main Street Gettysburg since 2007. Adamik is retiring in the next few weeks and it seemed an appropriate time to ask her to reflect on her 14 years making positive changes for the borough and the county. I learned many new things about the development of our area in the podcast and I expect you will too. Will you please leave a comment on this page to thank Deb for all she has done? If you enjoy the podcast, please take a few seconds to support us by signing up for our weekly mailing list. The site is completely free of charge, but we do ask your help in sharing our content with other people in the community. Please, like us on Facebook and Instagram. Musical Introduction by Thane Pittman.

Deb Adamik Reminisces about 14 Years at the Helm of Main Street Gettysburg [Episode 48]

[THIS IS A REPOST OF A PODCAST 27 FROM MAY, 2020] With spring coming and the COVID-19 crisis leading us toward outdoor activities, it may never be a better time to ride a bicycle in Adams County. Eric Meyer The local cycling experience has become even more pleasant with the addition of new bicycle trails that have been built in the past years with the support of the local nonprofit Healthy Adams Bicycle Pedestrian Inc (HABPI). In this episode HABPI president Eric Meyer talks about his organization's past projects and future plans and about the many individual and community benefits of bicycling. During the interview, Meyer mentions two local cycling clubs in the area: Franklin County Cyclists and Hanover Cyclers. More information about Adams County area cycling groups can be found at Gettysburg Bicycle.

Spring into Cycling with HABPI on the Adams County Bicycle Trails [Episode 47]

With the pandemic closing schools around the county and forcing teachers to adapt to new methods of teaching, at least some are finding the challenges can have some positive outcomes. In this episode we talk with veteran 5th grade teacher Nicole King from the Upper Adams School District. King talks about how she refined her teaching style to cope with the constraints of the pandemic, becoming more focused on individual students and more aware of her own approaches. I think you’ll find the podcast a refreshing and rewarding take from a front line worker. The interview is conducted by our media editor Peter Byhouwer. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a few seconds to support us by signing up for our weekly mailing list. The site is completely free of charge, but we do ask your help in sharing our content with other people in the community. And please, please like us on Facebook! Musical Introduction by Thane Pittman.

UASD Teacher Nicole King Learns from her Fifth Grade Students [Episode 46]

As co-owner of GettysBike Tours and the producer of the Addressing Gettysburg Podcast, Matt Callery is one of the many Gettysburg residents who love sharing their knowledge, thoughts, and ideas about our community with others. In this episode Callery explains how he ended up in Gettysburg and why he loves the borough. I very much enjoyed our conversation and I think you will too. Callery shared many thoughts ranging from how to best experience the Gettysburg battlefield, the personalities of New Jersey residents, the sound quality in Ken Burns films, and how so many young people are starting businesses in Gettysburg. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a few seconds to support us by signing up for our weekly mailing list. The site is completely free of charge, but we do ask your help in sharing our content with other people in the community. Please, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Musical Introduction by Thane Pittman.

Matt Callery Explores Gettysburg on Bicycles and in Podcasts [Episode 45]

Meals delivered to senior citizens, tax preparation help, seminars on death and bereavement, and how to navigate Social Security and Medicare.  These are only a few of the many offerings from the Adams County Office for Aging that are making a difference for local seniors. And the office has just rolled out a new Shared Housing And Resource Exchange (SHARE) program in which seniors who need housing are matched with people who have space to share in their homes. Valery Adams The cooperative arrangements benefit both the seniors who are renting and the homeowner who receives rental income and helps a senior in need.. Anyone over 18 years of age can offer a share to someone over 60 years old, after backgrounds are checked on both sides. In this episode SHARE Housing Counselor Valery Adams explains the program and how you can get involved. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a few seconds to support us by signing up for our weekly mailing list. The site is completely free of charge, but we do ask your help in sharing our content with other people in the community. Please, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Musical Introduction by Thane Pittman

Office for Aging Helps Seniors Find Housing Shares [Episode 44]

For the past 73 years, the United Way of Adams County has helped thousands of residents deal with challenges related to education, income, and food security, through its programs, collaborative projects, and community partnerships. Laura Mcmahon The organization’s new director, Laura Mcmahon, is continuing the mission with a focus on expanding programs and reaching out to new audiences. In this podcast Mcmahon talks about her work at the United Way.  She reminds listeners that the organization offers free tax preparation for families with incomes of less than $57,000 and talks about plans to hold the annual “Give it up for good” sale at Gettysburg College. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a few seconds to support us by signing up for our weekly mailing list. The site is completely free of charge, but we do ask your help in sharing our content with other people in the community. Please, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Musical Introduction by Thane Pittman.

Laura Mcmahon Leads the United Way Forward [Episode 43]

Although many students struggle with online learning, it very much suits others. Eighth Grader Ellen Cadigan found it so beneficial she wrote a letter to the Gettysburg Area School Board asking them to keep it in place even after the pandemic ends. You can read her letter here. Ellen Cadigan In this podcast I talk with Ellen about her views and how she has thrived in a hybrid environment. She has some important and interesting ideas about student learning. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a few seconds to support us by signing up for our weekly mailing list. The site is completely free of charge, but we do ask your help in sharing our content with other people in the community. Please, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Musical Introduction by Daddy Long Legs.

Eighth Grader Ellen Cadigan Says Hybrid Learning Allows Flexibility, Builds Independence [Episode 42]

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