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By the Numbers: The Big Game

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By the Numbers: The Big Game

Life Insurance Awareness

September is life insurance awareness month.  Many households either don't have any life insurance, or would not be prepared to financially deal with the untimely loss of a loved one.  There are several different types of life insurance available from term to permanent, and many different face amounts and pay plans available as well.  Contact our office at 717-334-8118 or visit our website at www.crsinsurance.com  We will be glad to discuss different life insurance options with you depending on your needs.

Moving on to local events, there is a lot going on in the area over the next few weeks.  The last weekend of September boasts the Pippen Fest in Fairfield.  This is always a great family friendly event with small town charm.  The first two weekends in October bring a lot of traffic to the Upper Adams area with the National Apple Harvest Festival held at the South Mountain Fairgrounds.  On October 12, the YWCA in Gettysburg hosts a 5K event to raise awareness for breast cancer.  On October 20, the Blue/Gray half marathon will run starting at the Straban Township Park on Smith Road.  As you can see, there are lots of fun, family friendly events coming to our area over the next month.  Hope to see some of you there!

Enjoy the last weekend of summer!

Holiday Season

As the days in December rush by, the end of 2012 is coming into view rather quickly.  Before that, though, we get to take time and celebrate Christmas!  Although many of you have had your homes decorated inside and out, some as early as Thanksgiving, please take a second look at outlets that have multiple cords or fixtures running into them.  This should be a joyous time of year for all, and we certainly don't want anyone to suffer a loss in their home that could have been easily avoided.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the events in Connecticut on Friday.  We are deeply saddened by what happened and hope for strength for the family, friends and community affected by this tragedy.

Middle of October

Hard to believe it is the middle of October already.  Apple Harvest Festival here and gone, the runners at the YWCA Breast Cancer Awareness 5K had a chilly race on Saturday morning, but we finished up the weekend with some great weather. 

Upcoming this weekend is the Blue and Gray Half Marathon starting at Straban Township Park.  9a.m. start time through some beautiful Adams County countryside. 

Halloween is right around the corner.  Please be aware of trick-or-treat participants in neighborhoods walking and possibly in darker clothing and not as visible. Let's make sure all the kids, big and small, get home safely.

Have a great evening!

Seasonal

Things have become very seasonal here in Adams County.  The Pippen Fest in Fairfield came and went, the first weekend of the National Apple Harvest Festival is over, the mornings are much cooler, the leaves are changing, and the Halloween decorations are up.  What a great time of year here!  There is still time to check out a local corn maze, get some great locally grown apples, perhaps a pumpkin for the kids to draw on and have the parents carve, or just take a drive and enjoy the beauty of Adams County as the leaves change.  As we get closer to November, keep an eye out for our locally grown white tail deer population.  The next month or two are traditionally the worst time for vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania involving deer.  Take care, have safe travels, and enjoy this beautiful time of year!

Local events

We mistakenly forgot to mention Pippenfest in Fairfield this weekend in our blog post earlier this week.  Please add that to the list of upcoming events and stop by and support local vendors.  The following two weekends feature the National Apple Harvest Festival at the South Mountain Fairgrounds in Arendtsville.  The Breast Cancer Awareness 5K is at the YWCA Gettysburg/Adams County on Saturday, October 13.  Good luck to all the local high school football teams in action this weekend.  Enjoy the beautiful fall weather. 

Have a great weekend!

End of September

Summer was here and gone and we've moved on to fall here in Adams County.  The leaves are beginning to change, local fruits and vegetables are being harvested, and there is a slight chill to the air most mornings lately.  What a great time of year!

A few upcoming events to note.  The National Apple Harvest Festival will be at the South Mountain Fairgrounds the first two weekends in October.  The YWCA will be hosting a 5K run on Saturday, October 13, 2012, in Gettysburg.  Halloween festivities will be in full swing before you know it!

Fall is a great time of year to update things at your home as well.  Make sure the batteries in your smoke detector are functioning properly.  Does your furnace filter need replaced?  Has your chimney been cleaned?  Please take the time to do some routine checks on the safety of your home for you and all your other residents and guests.

Have a great day!

Middle of August

It's hard to believe it is the middle of August already.  At least the weather has been more tolerable this month than the brutal heat we were dealing with in July.  Kids will be going back to school or off to college shortly, and the end of summer will be quickly upon us.  Want to know about coverage for your college student's personal property when they go off to school?  Give us a call for a coverage review or quote and we will be glad to discuss coverage you already have, and make some recommendations for you.

It's still a great time to support your local growers.  Markets in the area are featuring some of the best produce around. 

The Heidlersburg Fireman's carnival started last night.  It's a wonderful place for family fun, great food, and a great night out.  Check it out if you get a chance.  The South Mountain Fair begins next week also!  September 8 is the 5K race at the rec park benefiting spinal cord injury research.  Early registration ends tomorrow!

Check out our website at www.crsinsurance.com

Have a great weekend!

Adams County Summer Time

What a great time of year it is here in Adams County.  Fresh peaches are very abundant this year, the sweet corn has been great, squash, cantaloupe, and tons of other fresh fruits and vegetables look great.  Stop in at any local market and pick up some great fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables and support your local growers!  Adams county's signature apples should be here any day now as well. 

Summer is a great time for family and friends to gather and have picnics, parties, and all the fun things you can enjoy outdoors during this great season.  Along with summer and the humidity come some potentially dangerous thunderstorms.  We have had some pretty intense lightning, strong winds, and even flash floods as a result of these storms in our area.  It's always a good time to review your insurance policy and make sure you have adequate coverage should the weather cause damage to your home or car.  Give us a call or check out our website for a coverage review.  www.crsinsurance.com 

The Littlestown carnival is going on this week, followed by the Heidlersburg carnival next week, and the South Mountain Fair the week after that.  These events are a great chance to support local organizations in our area!

Have a great day!

August Already

It's hard to believe it is August already.  Where has the summer gone?  Vacation season is coming to a close, and in a few short weeks, the kids will be going back to school.  It's been a hot and dry summer for the most part, although our area has been fortunate enough to get much needed rain just in time for the most part.  Weather events haven't been as severe this year, at least to this point, and we're hopeful that trend continues.  With that being said, the latest update from the tropics indicates storms forming and possibly hurricane season starting to kick up a bit.  It could be a great time for a policy review or flood insurance quote.  Give us a call or check out our website www.crsinsurance.com for more information.

On the local front we have a few things coming up.  The Bendersville Fireman's Carnival started last night and runs through Saturday night.  Friday night will be fireworks!

There will be a 5K run on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 9:00a.m.  The race will begin at the Gettysburg Recreation Park 545 Long Lane in Gettysburg.  The race will benefit SCI-FI (Spinal Cord Injury-Fighting Impairment).  Come out and run or walk for a great cause!

Middle of July

Gettysburg is very quiet today compared to the past two weeks or so.  Reenactors are here and gone, bike week participants are here and gone, and aside from a few tourists, it seems to be just us locals.  Speaking of local things to do, there are plenty of local events still coming up.  If you are looking for family friendly events, carnival season is here.  We will try to post a list of local fire company carnivals in the near future.  The Gettysburg Fireman's Carnival is here and gone, but there are plenty of other smaller local carnivals that offer great family fun.  There are also other events going on at the local wineries, such as concerts and special events all summer.  Take time to get out and support your local businesses that employ local people, and also support local volunteer organizations.

There will be a 5K race on Saturday, September 8th beginning at the Rec Park at 8a.m. to benefit Spinal Cord Injury research.  Please come out and attend or donate to this great cause.

Looking for a home, auto, life, or commercial insurance quote?  Check out our website at www.crsinsurance.com  or give us a call.

Have a great day!

Middle of 2012

It's been an interesting year so far.  Currently we have wild fires burning in the west, flooding in Florida and surrounding areas, and severe storms up and down the east coast.  It seems like every year we are facing a new set of challenges thrown at us by mother nature.  Would you be properly covered if one of these disasters struck your home.  Have you thought about a flood insurance quote but just haven't made the time to call?  Why not give us a call for a coverage review to look at all your policies!

On a local note, reenactment week is here in Gettysburg.  This event will bring a lot of tourists to our town.  Please be careful with the additional foot traffic as well as congestion on our roads.  Let's make sure everyone has a safe and happy Independence Day.  Please be careful in your outdoor activites as well.  High temperatures and high humidity can make for difficult times if you are not properly hydrated. 

Check out our website at www.crsinsurance.com 

Have a great evening!

Summer is here

Summer arrived this week, and it wasn't hard to tell it was here.  Temperatures rose to the upper 90's and the heat index topped 100.  It was very uncomfortable outside for a couple days.  It was sad to say goodbye to spring, especially because it was much kinder to us this year than the past couple years.  Along with summer comes the threat of other severe weather however.  Hurricane season is here and, depending on what forecast you read, may possibly be another active year.  There is no better time than now to review your coverage and possibly get an idea of what a flood insurance policy may cost you.  It's always better to be prepared before disaster strikes. 

Along with the nice weather, there are some good local events going on.  The Gettysburg Festival just finished up with their celebration.  Now it is on to the Spirit of Gettysburg 5K race this weekend.  The race is forecast to bring 1,300 runners to our area for the event.  This is a wonderful local event, and the race offers something for all ages and abilities.  Contact the Gettysburg YWCA for more information.  There are also plans for a possible 5K happening in September, but we will release more details on that as they become available.

Give us a call or check out our website for a coverage review or quote.  www.crsinsurance.com

Have a great weekend!

Flag Day

The middle of June is upon us already.  Summer is right around the corner, and the heat and humidity seem to have arrived.  Flag day always seems to be a reminder for me that summer is just around the corner.  Locally, flag day has grown into a nice event with a fine ceremony performed by the Adams County Allied Veteran's Council.  The American Legion in Biglerville has hosted the event at their pavilion for the past several years.  Worn, torn, battered, faded, unservicable flags are collected all year long at Veteran's clubs in the area and are properly and honorably retired at this annual event.  If you have old, unservicable flags that you would like to see honorably retired, simply drop them by a local service club (American Legion, V.F.W., AmVets, Marine Corps League) and someone there would be glad to get the old flag into the proper hands to have it honorably retired on flag day.  The ceremony this year as always is at 7p.m. at the American Legion pavilion in Biglerville.  The ceremony lasts less than an hour, and is a worthwhile trip for spectators of all ages.

As we get closer to summer, please remember to be careful in your outdoor activities.  Drink plenty of water as the temperature and humidity rise.  We hope everyone enjoyed the spring, and we look forward to a great summer.  Looking for something active to do, check out the Spirit of Gettysburg 5K race on Saturday June 23, 2012.

Check out our website at www.crsinsurance.com

Have a great evening!

Graduation

This is a big week in our area with high school graduation.  We would like to take this time to say congratulations to all the graduating seniors.  After 12 years of school and hard work by you, your teachers, administrators, coaches, and family, you've received your diploma.  Please take this time to enjoy your family and friends.  Some of these people you may never see again, some have become lifelong friends, and lots more people will come into your life in the coming months and years.  Social media now makes it much easier to keep in touch with people, no matter what the distance between you.  Be careful with such things though.  As great a communication tool as it is, the internet and social media open us up to dishonest people as well.  Use caution in the information you put out there about yourself and your family, and keep in mind that once something is posted, it is difficult or impossible to remove. 

Enjoy this time, celebrate your accomplishments, and embrace the next chapter in your life that is about to open.  Life keeps moving and doesn't stop and wait for anyone. 

Check out our website at www.crsinsurance.com  or give us a call.  What better time to look into life insurance than when you are young and healthy.

Have a great weekend!

Last day of May

This spring has certainly been much different than last year.  Although we have had our fair share of rain, and even some locally heavy downpours, we haven't had the flooding and damage we had last year.  I say that with a hopeful watch on the forecast for tomorrow which will bring potentially severe thunderstorms and heavy rains to our area.  As we head into June, we look forward to summer vacation season, travel, picnics, fireworks, parades, carnivals, and all the fun getting together with friends and family.  Please be careful in all your activities and travel.  Be aware of tourists and keep in mind they may not be aware of local traffic patterns, one way streets, traffic circles, etc.  Take a little extra time and caution to be aware of your surroundings, it may save an accident or something tragic from happening.  Be aware of increased walkers, runners, cyclists, and children at play now that the nicer weather is here and schools are letting out for the summer. 

Looking for an active event in the Gettysburg area, check at the Spirit of Gettysburg race sponsored by the YWCA.  The event will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012 and has something for everyone from a 5K race to a children's fun run.  The event is sure to be fun for the whole family.

Travelling for the summer and have rental car questions, give us a call or check out our website www.crsinsurance.com

Have a great day!

National Bike to Work Day

Happy National Bike to Work Day!  What a beautiful day for it too.  It's been a beautiful spring here in adams county so far this year, and we're hoping the great weather continues.  Please be careful today as there are sure to be additional people riding to and from work on this special day.  It's always great to see people out getting some exercise, taking in the sights, and just enjoying the outdoors on a bike.  Some friendly advice to our two wheel commuting friends:  Always wear a helmet, properly signal so others are aware of your intentions, and be aware of your surroundings.  We hope that everyone can share the road, enjoy the time outdoors, and make it home safe and sound. 

While we are on the subject of being outside, getting exercise and staying healthy, there is no better time than now to check out life insurance rates.  Rates are best when you are in good health and taking great care of yourself.  Don't wait too long to start planning for the future or to prepare for the unexpected or unfortunate.  Give us a call or send us an email for a life insurance quote today.

Check out our website at www.crsinsurance.com

Have a great weekend!