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!

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. 

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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.

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Have a great evening!