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!

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Have a great weekend!