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A monthly publication of the gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce

The Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce is a member-focused, not-for-profit community service organization dedicated to providing and promoting business opportunities and connections that promote and enhance county-wide economic and civic well-being.

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Innovative software Upgrade launched at the ChamberSince 1996, WebLink® software has helped chambers of commerce and business associations use Internet technology to deliver added value and benefits to members.The Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce recently purchased this new software to better suit your needs. The software allows for easier membership, event and financial management, as wellas a referral tracking component.

The biggest change that you will notice is the look of the Chamber’s website. Two of the most utilized portions, the online membership directory and the events calendar, have undergone changes to make the registration process even easier for you.

The online membership directory is now searchable by business name, category and even by coupons/discounts. Each time the category listing is displayed, it rotates in fairness to all members. There are also a variety of options for members for their individual listings. Each listing currently includes the address, a pinpointed location on a Google map, phone number, fax number and web address. The general public is also able to submit a message directly to a member on that member’s individual page listing.

Every member will receive a username and password, which will allow for control of your information at any point in time. So, for example, if it’s after hours and you remember that you didn’t call in to change your e-mail address so that you receive the Chamber Connections e-blast regularly, you can log in and make that change when it’s convenient for you. This feature will also

WebLink® allows you to track Chamber referralsto your business.

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18 Carlisle St., Ste. 203 | Gettysburg, PA 17325717.334.8151 | FAX 717.334.3368

info@gettysburg-chamber.orgwww.gettysburg-chamber.org

Office HoursMonday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Jennifer McCleafMembership/Events Directorjenniferm@gettysburg-chamber.org

Allysa DillonMembership Assistant/Bookkeeperallysad@gettysburg-chamber.org

Stephanie MummertMarketing Assistantstephm@gettysburg-chamber.org

Edith WaldronOperations Assistantedithw@gettysburg-chamber.org

new Members

*S. Gregory Allen, Board ChairGraphcom, Inc.

*Stacey Green, Vice ChairBiggerstaff's Catering

*Gregory Livelsberger, SecretarySchmuck Lumber Company, Inc.

*Steve Rasmussen, TreasurerAdams Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Mary BottorfHACC - Gettysburg Campus

*Darlene A. BrownAdams County Housing Authority/Pennsylvania Interfaith Community Programs Inc.

*Emried ColeLutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg

Norris FlowersGettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

Carl E. FrantzCarl E. Frantz, Inc.

William G. HanneBorough of Arendtsville

*John G. KrambAdams County Winery

Katie LawhonGettysburg National Military Park

Pete MartinSharrah Design Group, Inc.

Frank PizzutoEdward Jones-Frank Pizzuto, AAMS

Gary RappoldtACNB Bank

Nina ReddingPenn State Cooperative Extension of Adams County

Matt SheadsHockley & O'Donnell Insurance Agency

*Carrie S. Stuart, PresidentGettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce

*Denotes Executive Committee member

Jim Young Dick’s Homecare236 West St.Gettysburg, PA 17325717.338.0711 www.dickshomecare.comHome Care Services

terry shriner Down to Earth General Services LLC1304 Cold Springs Rd.Fairfield, PA 17320717.642.6591 866. 312.3737FAX 717.642.8355downtoearth@centurylink.netwww.downtoearthloghomes.comContractors—Building & Construction

Kirsten hubbard Fort Ritchie Community CenterP.O. Box 755Cascade, MD 21719301.241.5085 FAX 301.241.5086khubbard@thefrcc.orgwww.thefrcc.orgNonProfit Organizations

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allow you to update, on a monthly basis, your discount for the Member-to-Member discount program.

The Front Desk feature, or referral tracking system, allows the Chamber staff to track referrals for your benefit. This component has the capability of creating an informative report, which will allow you to see how your membership is working directly for you. The report offers a look at the number of times someone viewed your online listing, clicked through to your website and found your location on the Google map. It even tracks the number of times the Chamber staff referred your company to potential clients.

The Chamber staff is excited to help you make the most of your membership investment with the new software. Be sure to watch for e-mail reminders on the many features and benefits of the software, in addition to updates in future editions of the Chamber Chat.

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President’s Message

The Chamber would like to thank the following businesses for continuing their commitment to the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce and the Gettysburg/Adams County community:

Membership renewals

Adams Automotive Service Center Adams County Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. Artillery Ridge Enterprises Avenue Restaurant Brown’s Ranch, Inc. Conewago Valley School District Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Family First Health

Gettysburg Internal Medicine Associates, Inc. Groundwater Sciences Corporation J’s at the Village Land and Sea Services, LLC Links At Gettysburg, LLC Robin’s Nest Aviaries, Inc. Steve Rice, P.C. Smith & Company, CPA Super 8

Continuing in the same vein as last month, I would like to offer you updates on two more key attributes and goals of the Chamber’s Strategic Plan, which focuses on being a

strong community partner and resource center for local businesses. We will serve as a one-stop-shop for local businesses seeking information and resources. In order to fulfill that goal, one of the main objectives of the Marketing Council is a complete redesign of the Chamber’s website.

The new site will provide you with more information on the issues affecting your businesses or organizations. Chamber Teams are providing input to ensure well-rounded content from all aspects. Content will range from links to other organizations and government entities to more comprehensive information on Chamber programs and activities.

We continue to partner with local organizations, such as ACEDC,

Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, Main Street Gettysburg, Freedom Transit, Commuter Services of South Central PA, government agencies and others to better utilize community resources while delivering quality programs and services. The Environmental Team has worked with HACC Gettysburg Campus and Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve to promote their Earth Day celebrations and activities.

The Chamber was happy to support Senator Alloway, ACEDC and PA CareerLink of Adams County in promoting the job fair held in May, which featured approximately 30 local businesses offering openings to 500 job seekers.

In an internal collaborative effort, the Agriculture and Environmental Teams worked together to develop programming for the February general membership breakfast—which filled the room to capacity—and recognize Gettysburg Eddie’s and the Gettysburg Foundation for their environmental stewardship efforts.

General membership breakfasts have developed into opportunities for the Chamber to promote various industries, such as agriculture and education, offer economic updates and provide a forum to recognize local businesses and individuals for their outstanding contributions to the Chamber and the community.

With the current road construction, transportation issues continue to be a focus of the Chamber. As you may have noticed in recent e-mail communications, we have been providing regular construction updates from the Gettysburg Borough. Additionally, the Chamber is represented on the Adams County Transportation Planning Organization and Susquehanna Regional Transportation Program to stay abreast of regional transportation concerns.

Watch for our new website later this year to stay abreast of all of the activity going on at the Chamber. Don’t just stay informed, get involved!

Carrie S. StuartPresident

Flats, Original Flatbread Company celebrated a ribbon cutting at its new location on July 7, 2011.

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Member newsAdams Electric Cooperative, Inc. recently announced that its Vice President of Operations, Ronald Plank, received the 2011 Rural Electricity Resource Council’s Distinguished Service Award for his professional contributions to consumer

education and rural community support. Ron’s record of accomplishments supporting the agricultural and rural sectors, including activities that benefit both the utility industry and the rural community also factored into the award. Plank joined Adams Electric in 1969, and progressed through the ranks starting as a journeyman lineman, and entering his current position in 2006.

Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc. recently received national Spotlight on Excellence awards for its 2010 “Ready, Set, Stop” advertising campaign and its “Starting Lines” quarterly products and services newsletter, from the Council of Rural Electric Communicators (CREC) and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). “Ready, Set, Stop” encourages members to reduce their use of electricity during hot, weekday afternoons. “Starting Lines” was created in 2009, to increase awareness of products and services among Adams Electric’s members. The annual Spotlight awards competition recognized the top-rated communications and marketing efforts of electric cooperatives and related organizations. The Spotlight on Excellence program, in its 23rd year, chooses from nearly 800 entries.

Dave Scheib of Gettysburg, key accounts specialist with Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc. has earned his Certified Energy Manager (C.E.M.) certification from the Association of Energy Engineers. Scheib has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and joined

Adams Electric in 2009. He is responsible for working with the largest accounts served by the cooperative in matters such as electricity rates, energy conservation, new service connections and distributed generation. In addition, he works with area real estate developers.

C.S. Davidson, Inc. is pleased to welcome John Petro, Jr., E.I.T. to its bridge team out of the York office. Petro will specialize in the structural design of bridges and concrete structures. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Structural Design and Construction

Engineering Technology from Penn State in 2009, and is presently completing the thesis for his master’s degree in Engineering Science. He is registered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Engineer in Training.

The Gettysburg High School Marching Band members performed at Walt Disney World Resort on April 8, 2011. Dance groups, choirs, ensembles and marching bands from

around the world apply to perform each year as part of Disney Performing Arts at both the Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resorts. Once selected, they’re given the opportunity to perform at the resort for an international audience of theme park guests.

Dan Carber, IT specialist for the Gettysburg National Military Park, has been awarded the Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service Medal for his service to the U.S. Army in Iraq in 2010. The medal is an Army achievement award for civilians. He also received a Commander’s Award for Iraq service. Carber joined the Gettysburg National Military Park

in August 2010, immediately after his service in Iraq.

Dr. Tempel and staff are pleased to announce the addition of general dentist, Dr. Anne Etzkorn. Dr. Etzkorn graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland Dental School in 2011. She has received numerous impressive honors and awards upon

graduation. Dr. Etzkorn has interests in dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry and implant dentistry. Dr. Etzkorn will be able to offer patients a new service, Oral Sedation Dentistry, as well as more convenient hours and less waiting times between appointments.

Preferred HealthStaff, Inc., a local, licensed in-home care agency, would like to welcome a new addition to its management team, Caroline Smith. Caroline is the new Community Liaison and has been an active community member, both as a volunteer, and by owning/managing several businesses in the county. Caroline joins Donna Moyer, CEO/Director; Bret Garretson, Assistant Director of Operations; Nicole Lady, Client Services Manager; Jane Johnson, Marketing Director; and Rhonda Guise, Accountant.

Knovex, LLC, a regional provider of training services and custom course development is excited to announce the opening of their new

office in downtown Gettysburg. Members of the Gettysburg Adams Chamber are invited to join Knovex, LLC for an open house on Thursday, August 11th from 5-7pm to celebrate the opening of their new office at 122 Chambersburg Street. Light refreshments will be served and their team will be available to share information about their training capabilities and professional development resources.

Bob Kirby (left), Gettysburg National Military Park Superintendent, and Dan Carber (right).

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Gettysburg National Military Park recently presented Maria Brady, law enforcement ranger, and Ken Kime, a program management specialist, withan incentive award for leadership. Brady received the award for improving the work environment for law enforcement rangers. Kime received the award for his outstanding commitment to safety.

LaQuon Brown and Cody Williams of Gettysburg High School and Karen Keefer of New Oxford High School competed in the National Skills USA Competition for Crime Scene Investigating in Kansas City, Missouri. After winning the bronze medal, these Adams County Tech Prep students were invited to participate in the national competition as State Silver medalists after the State Gold medalists withdrew. This is the third year Law Enforcement Instructor Patrick O’Leary has had students advance to compete in state competition and the second year in a row in the national competition.

Heritage Inns, Inc. of Gettysburg has donated an unusual artifact to the Gettysburg National Military Park—a lock of Abraham Lincoln’s hair. The lock of hair was collected by Dr. Robert K. Stone during the autopsy conducted following President Lincoln’s death. This framed lock of hair was later presented by Dr. Stone to Enoch Pratt, a prominent unionist and philanthropist in Baltimore. The hair is framed and was dated

by Dr. Stone, “April 1865.” The donation was presented to Gettysburg National Military Park Superintendent Bob Kirby on July 29 in the offices of Heritage Inns, Inc.

The members of Smith Elliott Kearns and Company, LLC are proud to announce the addition of Laura L. Stover, who will be specializing in the outsourcing of human resources

consulting to local businesses. Laura joined the firm in May 2011 and is a graduate of Shippensburg University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, majoring in Human Resources Management. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge she acquired during her more than 10 years of work experience in the human resources field.

EZToUse.com is celebrating its 10th year of yellow pages production for all of Adams County and western York County. Published by Ogden Directories, Inc., Gettysburg Hanover Area Community Directory is one of 72 yellow pages directories published in eight states by the Altoona, Pennsylvania company. With over 4.7 million published directories yearly, Ogden Directories, Inc. is the seventh largest independent yellow pages publisher in the United States.

The Adams County Farmers’ Market Association’s community partnerships and outreach programs have increased sales for market growers as well as provided much needed services for area families in need. The Association now accepts both SNAP and debit card transactions. Applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called food stamps, have

increased over 20 percent in the last 18 months in Adams County. Accepting SNAP at the open air farmers markets improves access to nutritious food and supports the local economy. Supported through grant funding received by Capital Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the Adams County Farmers’ Market Association implemented SNAP services in August 2010. Please visit us at: www.acfarmersmarkets.org for more information.

Member news

Maria Brady, left, and Ken Kime, right, received awards from Gettysburg National Military Park Superintendent Bob Kirby, center.

Thomas E. Metz, owner of HeritageInns, Inc. and Gettysburg Tours, Inc., presented the donation along with Max Felty, of Gettysburg Tours, Inc., representing the late Ron Felty, an owner of Heritage Inns, and Donna McCleaf, executrix of the late Ken Rohrbaugh’s estate. Mr. Rohrbaugh was also an owner of Heritage Inns Inc. You and a business associate are invited to get to know your

Chamber better at our Membership Orientation

Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2011Time: 11:30 Lunch (provided by Flats, Original Flatbread Cafe)

11:45 Presentation will beginLocation: Chamber Conference Room 18 Carlisle Street, Suite 203, Gettysburg

Get the most from your Chamber membership:• Learn how we represent your interests within Adams County and our region.

• Educate yourself on benefits of Chamber membership.

• Get acquainted with other new members, Chamber staff, board and committee representatives.

Please call the Chamber office at 717.334.8151 before August 12 to make your reservation.Be sure to bring brochures and plenty of business cards!

Welcome to the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce!

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Community PartnersPositive Approach to ongoing road Construction in gettysburgby Carl Whitehill, Media Relations Manager

The Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau is urging the Adams County community to take a positive approach with our visitors regarding the ongoing road construction in Gettysburg. While the construction has certainly had an effect on

our lives, what’s most important is that we pass solutions along to visitors, rather than share in the complaining.

The CVB encourages all businesses and residents to offeralternative routes or suggest ways to avoid the road construction. Many of our businesses, as badly as it has affected

them, are keeping their heads held high and concentrating on helping their guests.

Because even local news makes its way around the world through the Internet, we must be careful not to make Gettysburg sound impossible to visit. All businesses are open during this construction and reachable, albeit sometimes in a round-about fashion.

Government officials know that there is no good time to do road construction, but we can at least appreciate that the work is being done ahead of what we expect to be a busy 2013 season.

One of the major goals of Main Street Gettysburg in operating the David Wills House(DWH) is to partner with the Gettysburg business community and increase promotional opportunities for everyone.

This summer and fall, the David Wills House is hosting an online Facebook contest. By

using social media tools, this museum hopes to increase itsfollowers on Facebook and Twitter, draw more visitors to themuseum and build awareness about the DWH while simultaneously strengthening community relations with local businesses.

This online competition and partnership with local businesses involves taking photographs of a President Lincoln figurine at various shops, restaurants and hotels each week and posting these photos to the DWH Facebook page. Participants must guess which local site Lincoln was photographed at each week. The first

person to guess correctly will receive a buy-one-get-one-free ticket offer to the DWH. There will also be a weekly raffle that offers the opportunity for others to win a prize.

Since the day of the project’s creation, membership on the DWH Facebook page has increased significantly as have its weekly page views. As the DWH is tagging local businesses in our posts, we are reaching more than 10,000 fans from other pages. We hope that a project like “Where’s Abe?” will help to build an online community and ultimately bring together more people with an interest in historic locations, like the David Wills House, so they will visit Gettysburg.

We encourage everyone to visit our local businesses and enjoy high quality goods and services. If you are a business interested in becoming part of the “Where’s Abe?” project, please contact the David Wills House at reservations@davidwillshouse.org or call 717.337.2499.

“little lincoln” travels Around gettysburgby Caitlin Kaltenbach, Gettysburg College student and Main Street Gettysburg intern

Idox Grant Advisor is an advanced online toolkit that will help maximize fundraising potential by providing access to the United States’ most comprehensive database of funding opportunities. Idox’s search engine

allows searches by keyword or any number of criteria to find relevant funding opportunities for any project in minutes. Search results can be viewed in summary, intermediate or full detail with complete information on program eligibility, value, availability, contact details and supporting documentation. Information is updated on a daily basis by an expert team of funding researchers to ensure the most updated and complete online resource bank of information.

Idox Grant Advisor is a solution which continues to deliver results in the dynamic world of funding information. Some of the benefits of using this tool are:

• Confidence to stay informed of external funding opportunities;• Opportunity to clarify data with a dedicated in-house research

team;• Proactive mechanisms to ensure you never miss an

opportunity;• More time to spend on your area of expertise and less time

spent gathering information; and• An organized and planned approach to maximize efficiency

and save time.

Does your business have a project on the horizon for which you are seeking financing? Let ACEDC assist you in finding federal, state and local financing incentives using the Idox Grant Advisor. Contact Kaycee Kemper at 717.334.0042, extension 2 for more information.

Introducing the Idox grant Advisorby Robin Fitzpatrick, President, Adams County Economic Development Corporation

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Program UpdatesWant to make a meaningful difference in a young person’s life? The Mentoring Program is actively searching for several women to sign on to mentor individual female high school students. These young ladies are in need of a stable adult in their lives. We have current mentors who would be happy to talk to you about their experiences if you think this is the program for you. We guarantee that you will learn and benefit from the program as much as the students! Please contact Edith at edithw@gettysburg-chamber.org or call 717.334.8151.

The Awards Team is seeking nominations for the Chamber Volunteer of the Year Award. Take this opportunity to nominate someone that you believe displays outstanding commitment to the mission of the Chamber. Completed forms are due to the Chamber office by August 31. Please contact the office if you have not received a form and would like

to nominate a Chamber group or member. The recipient will be announced at the September 23 General Membership Breakfast. This year’s breakfast is sponsored by:

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Matt Sheads, Volunteerof the Year in 2010.

Mark you calendars for the Holiday Jackpot Raffle Party on Thursday,

December 8 at the Wyndham Gettysburg. Raffle tickets are $75 and include admission for 2 people. This year’s prizes include: • (1) $5,000 winner • (1) $1,000 winner • (3) $500 winners • (2) $250 winnersTickets will go on sale soon, watch for an order form in future editions of the Chamber Chat. $10 cover charge if not purchasing a raffle tacket.

The Holiday Basket Bingo offers a great opportunity for your business/organization to showcase services and/or products to the public and business community alike. The annual event will be held November 13 and is one of the Chamber’s three fundraiser events. For more details, contact Jennifer McCleaf at 717.334.8151 or jenniferm@gettysburg-chamber.org.

As a senior executive of one of the most successful Lancaster County asset management companies, Dave Hanson will share with attendees of the annual Community Prayer Breakfast how Fulton Financial arrived at a formula of success in a difficult financial market. He will also address what the future of investments look like in today’s uncertain times. Join the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Gettysburg Christian Businessmen’s Connection on Friday, October 28 at the Refectory at Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary. Networking and breakfast is available, beginning at 7am, with the program beginning at 7:30am. Registration forms will be included in the September’s Chamber

Chat.

A little over a month from now, volunteers and staff will be busy prepping for set-up of the Seventh Annual Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival. Are you

indulging your senses with great wine, great food and great music on September 10 & 11? Twenty-four wineries from across the state of Pennsylvania will be on hand with a variety of flavors to savor. Apart from the wine, there will be an assortment of delicious foods, arts/crafts, cooking and wine pairing demonstrations and some great live entertainment.Saturday’s lineup: Sunday’s lineup includes: • Phoenix Rising • Little Ivory Blues Band • The Willy’s - a local favorite • Jazz Me • Billy Bauer Band • Ronnie Rhoads and The Big Riff BandGeneral admission is just $20, if you purchase your tickets in advance, and includes a souvenir wine glass, unlimited sampling and applicable taxes. For details on each band, a list of participating vendors and to order your tickets, visitwww.gettysburgwine.com.

Membership spotlight

Last year, a gentleman walked into the office of Preferred HealthStaff in Fairfield. He explained that his mother needed home care as soon as possible. The man left the office and was greeted at his mother’s

home within the hour by a member of staff, ready to begin home care services for his mother.

“That’s not the first time we’ve set up services for someone so quickly,” said Donna Moyer, one of the owners of Preferred HealthStaff. Moyer, a nurse and health care instructor, has empathy for those who are trying to find quality home care services for themselves or a loved one. “We recognize the unique physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each person. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of client services with courtesy, compassion and respect.”

Preferred HealthStaff is a Pennsylvania-licensed In-Home Care Provider that can provide assistance with things like eating, bathing and personal care. Caregivers can provide transportation, homemaker services, meal preparation, companionship, and respite services. They can offer medication reminders as well as many other services including health care staffing and child care services. Services are available for all ages. The management of the company can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “I believe that effective communication is a key factor in providing quality care,” said Bret Garretson, co-owner. He added, “We are not a franchise; we started from scratch, so that allows us to be more flexible—so we can adjust to fit the individual needs of the clients.”

Clients find no hidden fees or surcharges in their bills, and they have the comfort of knowing that someone will be with them whenever they want or need it.

Preferred HealthStaff upholds a very high standard which involves an extensive screening process for its caregivers. Quality, proficiency, attitude and personality are considerations for employment as well as education, training, experience and recommendations. “We take great pride in the quality of our caregivers,” said Moyer.

Preferred HealthStaff provides a free in-home assessment in Adams, Cumberland, Franklin and York counties. Preferred HealthStaff also matches caregivers with clients based on the caregiver’s skills, personality and travel distance. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and there are no minimum hours required. Adjustments can be made to the days and times at no charge to the client.

During the caregiver’s first visit to the client’s home, someone from Preferred HealthStaff’s management team will orient the caregiver to the client and the client’s individual needs and requests.

“We don’t send anyone in alone for the initial visit,” Moyer said. “This creates an increased level of comfort for the client and the caregiver.” Supervisors will also visit the home after care begins to ensure quality of care and satisfaction for the client. Preferred HealthStaff’s goal is to improve lives, one client at a time.

Preferred HealthStaff is a member of the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce, the Pennsylvania Home Care Association and the Better Business Bureau. They are located at 201 E. Main St., P.O. Box 165, Fairfield. Hours are 9am- 5pm, Monday through Friday, and by appointment any other time, including weekends. Someone is on-call at all times. Call 717.642.8500 or visit www.preferredhealthstaff.com.

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The Adams County Breast Cancer Coalition (ACBCC), an affiliate of Healthy Adams County, and a proud financial supporter of Gettysburg Hospital’s free mammogram program, is pleased to announce a new application process for women who currently have financial restrictions and are in need of a mammogram. Women of Adams County, age 40 or older, can call Michelle Shriner, RN, nurse navigator of the WellSpan Adams Cancer Center at 717.339.2657 to schedule an appointment.

The scenic Hauser Estate Winery in Cashtown will host artists, food and music on Saturday, September 3, from 11am-6pm for Art at the Winery. At press time, artists displaying and selling their work include Larry Brogan, Lisa Harman, Annette Ehly, Amy Lindenberger, Dana Miller, Leah Powell, Heather Sefcheck, Jim McCabe, Laurie McKelvie, Wendy Heiges, Annie DeGeorge, Janet Hikes, Ruth

Sullivan and Amy T. Dreves.

Enjoy a sample of the Adams County Arts Council’s fall schedule of classes in colored pencil, pastels, sketching and fused glass. There will be a spinning demonstration, plein air painting and food by the Ragged Edge. The event is free and open to the public. Wendy

Heiges and committee are still accepting artists for the event. Contact Wendy at classes@adamsarts.org for more information.

The YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County will host Joyce Levin, of the South Central PA Cancer Education Network, for a discussion of cancer prevention during the August 16 Brown Bag Lunch session. The presentation begins at noon and is free and open to the public. Participants can bring their own lunch, or order from the Ragged Edge II, located inside the YWCA. Please register for the session at 717.334.9171, ext. 113, or email aahayes@ywcagettysburg.org.

Looking for SINGers. No, we are not forming a new choral group. The Senior Interest Networking Group (SING) is a Healthy Adams County task force, whose purpose is to provide networking and educational opportunities for professionals who serve seniors. While SING membership includes several health and human service providers, we recognize that seniors are also a large client/customer base for other types of businesses. If you are interested in joining SING, or might be willing to make a presentation to the group about your product or services, please contact Nikki.Weekley@aseracare.com.

Enjoy lunch as well as an educational program at the Fifteenth Annual Longaberger® Basket Fund-Raiser Luncheon on Friday, August 26, 11:30am-1:30pm at the Stephani Maitland Farm, 2795 Fairfield Road in Gettysburg. Proceeds of the event benefit the American Cancer Society and the Adams County Breast Cancer Coalition (ACBCC), an affiliate of Healthy Adams County. For each basket sold, Longaberger® donates $2 towards breast cancer research. In addition, sales consultant

Candra Bretzman donates $2 per basket to the local ACBCC. Call 717.339.2018 for a registration form and a listing of ticket contribution levels.

WellSpan is teaming up with the Adams County Farmers’ Market Association on Friday, September 2 to showcase Fresh Food, Flavor and Affordability! Betsy Wargo, community nutritionist, along with local chefs will present a series of free cooking demonstrations that promise to inspire consumers to enjoy the flavor of nutritious food. The cooking demonstration will be held at the farmers’ market at the Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg from 9:30am–10:30am. For more information, visit www.acfarmersmarkets.org.

United Way of Adams County, along with five other area United Ways, WGAL-TV 8, and PSECU, are sponsoring the 2011 Jefferson Awards. The awards, named after Thomas

Jefferson because of his insights into the value of public service and the importance of giving of oneself to help others in need, recognize those individuals who strive to better their community through extraordinary public service. Nominations will be accepted from now through August 19. If you know someone who deserves this special recognition, pick up a nomination form at the United Way office on Buford Avenue, or online at www.wgal.com under the Community Section. For additional details, please call Kathy Nelson at 717.334.5809.

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Adams County Farmers’ Markets

Adams County may be best known for Gettysburg, one of the most popular small towns in America. But just beyond the battlefields of 1863 are rolling hills of abundant fruit farms and orchards. Even though we are tops in Pennsylvania for apples and peaches, there’s more growing here than you may imagine.

Our markets feature fresh fruits and produce, flowers, herbs, artisanal cheeses, alpaca yarns, farm eggs, pumpkins, homemade soaps, wine, bakery items, jams, jellies, kiwi berries and more!

Sign up for our e-newsletter at www.acfarmersmarkets.org

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2018 York Rd., Gettysburg • 717-339-0033 • www.gettysburgsmiles.com

Gettysburg Smilescosmetic & family dentistry

General, Cosmetic, Pediatric & Implant Dentistry

Comfort amenities include nitrous oxide, oral sedation, private dental suites, before and after photos, TV screens during appointment…and so much more!

Accepting New PatientsEvening and Saturday Appointments Available

“Where Beauty, Quality and Comfort are Our Top Priorities”

Participating Member

Dr. Rita A. Tempel Dr. Anne Etzkorn

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Membership rmixe news

Banners & Flags

Event Signage

Building Signs

Vehicle Graphics

Labels and Decals

Trade Show Exhibits and Displays

Portable Signage Solutions

Posters

Point of Purchase Signage

Lobby Signage

Exceptional Design Services

1140 Chambersburg Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 : : : 800.669.1664 : : : rsanders@graphcom.com : : : www.signsbygraphcom.com

Please help C.S. Davidson Inc. celebrate 20 years of service in Gettysburg at the monthly mixer on August 18, from 5 to 7pm. There will be tours of the facility and plenty of refreshments to enjoy while networking with other local members. Don’t miss out!

RSVP your attendance by August 12 to the Chamber office at 334.8151 or info@gettysburg-chamber.org.

We would like to thank last month’s gracious hosts, Graphcom, Inc., for a wonderful evening at their facility. Their kind staff offered tours of the facility, answered questions and made everyone feel welcome.

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First Data Merchant Serviceshas negotiated special bankcard rates and packages specificallyfor members! Beyond great pricing, here are some of the otherservices we offer to enhance your ability to attract morecustomers and increase sales:

Debit Card AcceptanceMore and more of your customers are turning to their ATM/DebitCard for payment. We are linked to all national and regional debitnetworks, to make accepting Debit cards easier for you.

FREE DEBIT PINPAD PROVIDED TO MEMBERS - $175.00 Value!!

Electronic Check AcceptanceFirst Data Merchant Services offers the ability to accept checks andCredit/Debit/Gift cards all through on POS device. This allows you toelectronically accept checks, with no more returned checks, or bankhandling fees!

Quick Service Restaurant / High Speed IPNFrom beginners to experts, we offer payment solutions for whatever yourInternet needs may be. From high-speed dual-communication IP terminalsideal for QSR, to Web-based stores. Full Internet payment solutions – FirstData Merchant Services will support your business from bricks to clicks!

Wireless TechnologyFirst Data Merchant Services offers you the ability to accept all Credit and Debitcards electronically through state-of-the-art terminals. Making use of theCingular Wireless network, First Data has opened up more then 92% of theUnited States to you! If no signal is available, our “Store and Forward” featurewill capture the sale, and call for an approval later, giving you the best rate!

Electronic Gift Card ProgramIncrease brand awareness, build customer loyalty, and increase sales with yourown customized electronic Gift Card program. Gift Cards have rapidly becomea “must have” for all types of businesses…and now you can get an affordable,complete turnkey program for your business from First Data Merchant Services.Whether you are a business with one location or multiple locations you canbenefit from your own gift card program. FREE Gift card programs availableon all leased POS terminals!!

For more information about processing with the industryleader or for a detailed cost comparison please contact:

Sheila Vargas, Account Executive717-682-2684

Attention Gettysburg Adams Chamberof Commerce Members!

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gettysburg Wine and Music festival to be featured on “one tank trips” on ABC 27

The Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce has a new rising star. Jennifer McCleaf, Membership/Events Director for the Chamber, was recently filmed for a sixty-second vignette onABC 27’s One Tank Trips. The vignette will air on Wednesday, August 24 during the 5pm live news broadcast. The One TankTrips segments highlight destinations that are literally in your backyard. One tank of gas from Central Pennsylvania can getyou to a lot of fun places! So tune in to watch Jenn in hertelevision debut on the 24th.

Wine festival Updates

The Gettysburg Adams Chamberof Commerce Would like to

thank the current sponsors:

Sponsorships and advertising space in the event program are still available!

If you are interested in information, please contact Jenn McCleaf at 334.8151 or

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September 10-11Noon-6pm

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August 2011 eventsAugust 1

Staff Meeting, 8:30am, Chamber office

Wine Festival Steering Subcommittee Meeting,

1:15pm, Chamber office

August 3

Winter’s Palette Team Meeting, Noon, Seminary Refectory

August 8

Staff Meeting, 8:30am, Chamber office

August 9

BEP Advisory Council, 8am, Chamber office

Environmental Team Meeting, Noon,Chamber office

August 11

Legislative Team Meeting, Noon, Inn at Herr Ridge

August 12

Board of Directors Meeting, 7:30am, Chamber office

August 15

Staff Meeting, 8:30am, Chamber office

August 17

Membership Orientation, 11:30am, Chamber office

August 18

Business & Industry Team Meeting, Noon,

Inn at Herr Ridge

Membership Mixer, 5 to 7pm, C.S. Davidson, Inc.

August 22

Staff Meeting, 8:30am, Chamber office

Membership Council Meeting, 3:30pm, Chamber office

August 29

Staff Meeting, 8:30am, Chamber office

August 31

Executive Team Meeting, Noon, TBD

Financial Consulate, Inc. celebrated the Grand Openingof its new office on June 17, 2011.

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18 Carlisle St., Ste. 203 | Gettysburg, PA 17325717.334.8151 | FAX 717.334.3368info@gettysburg-chamber.orgwww.gettysburg-chamber.org

Office HoursMonday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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