Tuesday, October 16, 2012

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!

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

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!

Friday, September 28, 2012

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!

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

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!

Friday, August 17, 2012

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!

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Have a great weekend!

Thursday, August 9, 2012

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!

Thursday, August 2, 2012

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!