The
Cardinal Center Is Heating Up
On
December 11, the Village of Gettysburg secured financing to satisfy
the remaining obligations of their land-purchase contract with Tom
Batelle and to install a new modern heating system in the community
wing of the building. The new high efficiency forced air furnaces
will replace the inefficient low pressure steam system and will allow
for the addition of air conditioning. Installation of the new system
is expected to be completed in early January.
In
the meantime, the lack of a new system is not preventing use of the
center. The Upwards Sports (pleasantviewmc.org/upward.html) program
sponsored by Pleasant View Missionary Church has started using the
facility for youth basketball. They are practicing every Monday and
Thursday through December with games every Saturday starting in
January. The program runs until the last week of February. A
temporary heater is in place and keeps the building comfortable for
the players.
The
Friends of the Cardinal Center continues to meet at 7pm the second
Tuesday of each month in the center and is off to a flying start.
Their initial appeal to Gettysburg alumni has returned over $6,000 in
donations. They have received their certificate of non-profit status
from the State of Ohio and are now in the process of applying for tax
exempt 501c3 status. The group wants to create a list of as many
former students as possible and would like to hear from anyone who
has ever attended or worked at the Gettysburg School. The friends can
be reached by mail at PO Box 305, Gettysburg, OH 45328, facebook
(facebook.com/cardinalcenterfriends), or contacting Esther Clark
(937-447-8473).
Also,
the rental rates for the Cardinal Center have been updated and can be
found at villageofgettysburg.net/thecardinalcenter.htm.
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