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TUSCARORA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Welcome New Members Upcoming Events Chamber Lunch TWEP ~ Tuscarora Wildlife Education Project September 17, 2014 Charles Brightbill Environmental Center $10 paid at the door only RSVP 328-5827 September 2014 Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce 3 South Main Street, PO Box 161 • Mercersburg, PA 17236 www.tachamber.org • Phone 717-328-5827 Thursday August 27, 2014 the Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce was joined by 50+ people, Senator John Eichelberger and Nancy Bull from Congressman Shuster's office to celebrate the completion of Mercersburg Printing's Mercersburg Printing's Mercersburg Printing's Mercersburg Printing's building expansion project. Center of photo - owners of Mercersburg Printing, three generations of the Shenberger family and their employees. Echo Echo Echo Echo-Pilot Pilot Pilot Pilot 29 Center Square PO Box 159 Greencastle , PA 17225 Phone: Phone: Phone: Phone: 717-597-2167 Email: Email: Email: Email: [email protected] http://www.echo-pilot.com/ Friese Transportation Friese Transportation Friese Transportation Friese Transportation Trever Friese 4341 Mercersburg Rd. Mercersburg, PA 17236 Phone: Phone: Phone: Phone: 717-369-5072 Fax: Fax: Fax: Fax: 717-369-5072 Email: Email: Email: Email: [email protected] PDM Insurance Agency Inc. PDM Insurance Agency Inc. PDM Insurance Agency Inc. PDM Insurance Agency Inc. Rita McMullen 4050 Lincoln Way West Chambersburg, PA 17202 Phone: Phone: Phone: Phone: 717-369-5500 Fax: Fax: Fax: Fax: 717-369-5033 Email: Email: Email: Email: [email protected] http://www.pdminsuranceagency.com/ Sun Financial Group Sun Financial Group Sun Financial Group Sun Financial Group Abbie Cole - Independent Financial/ Insurance Professional 188 East Dutch Corner Rd. McConnellsburg, PA 17233 Phone: Phone: Phone: Phone: 717-485-5500 Fax: Fax: Fax: Fax: 717-485-4249 Email: Email: Email: Email: [email protected]

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T U S C A R O R A A R E A C H A M B E R O F C OMM E R C E

Welcome New Members

Upcoming Events

Chamber Lunch

TWEP ~

Tuscarora Wildlife

Education Project

September 17, 2014

Charles Brightbill Environmental

Center

$10 paid at the door only

RSVP 328-5827

September 2014

Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce

3 South Main Street, PO Box 161 • Mercersburg, PA 17236

www.tachamber.org • Phone 717-328-5827

Thursday August 27, 2014 the Tuscarora

Area Chamber of Commerce was joined

by 50+ people, Senator John Eichelberger

and Nancy Bull from Congressman

Shuster's office to celebrate the

completion of Mercersburg Printing's Mercersburg Printing's Mercersburg Printing's Mercersburg Printing's

building expansion project.

Center of photo - owners of Mercersburg Printing, three

generations of the Shenberger family and their employees.

EchoEchoEchoEcho----PilotPilotPilotPilot

29 Center Square

PO Box 159

Greencastle , PA 17225 Phone:Phone:Phone:Phone: 717-597-2167

Email:Email:Email:Email: [email protected]

http://www.echo-pilot.com/

Friese TransportationFriese TransportationFriese TransportationFriese Transportation

Trever Friese

4341 Mercersburg Rd.

Mercersburg, PA 17236

Phone:Phone:Phone:Phone: 717-369-5072

Fax:Fax:Fax:Fax: 717-369-5072

Email:Email:Email:Email:

[email protected]

PDM Insurance Agency Inc.PDM Insurance Agency Inc.PDM Insurance Agency Inc.PDM Insurance Agency Inc.

Rita McMullen

4050 Lincoln Way West

Chambersburg, PA 17202

Phone:Phone:Phone:Phone: 717-369-5500

Fax:Fax:Fax:Fax: 717-369-5033 Email:Email:Email:Email: [email protected]

http://www.pdminsuranceagency.com/

Sun Financial GroupSun Financial GroupSun Financial GroupSun Financial Group Abbie Cole - Independent Financial/

Insurance Professional

188 East Dutch Corner Rd.

McConnellsburg, PA 17233

Phone:Phone:Phone:Phone: 717-485-5500

Fax:Fax:Fax:Fax: 717-485-4249

Email:Email:Email:Email: [email protected]

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCEMercersburg, Montgomery, Peters, St. Thomas, Warren

Tuscarora Area

F&M Trust St. Thomas Changes Management

The Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently said

“Good Bye” to a valuable board member and event committee member, Dana

Kaiser (right) of F&M Trust. Dana recently moved from the St. Thomas

branch of F&M Trust to a Chambersburg branch with F&M Trust. Friday Au-

gust 29th Dana introduced the new St. Thomas office manager, Tina Bricker

(left), to TACC’s Event Committee. Tina is jumping right into serving the

business community of the Tuscarora region and plans to volunteer at Town-

fest September 27th. The chamber wishes Dana well with her career, and will

miss her positive energy and hard work ethic!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Board Members

Chair

Tammy Oberholzer

The Rotary Club of Mercersburg

Vice-Chair

John Flannery

Flannery’s Tavern of the Square

Treasurer

Travis Hall

Alliance Elevator

Secretary

Judy Boyd

Whitetail Resort

Board Members

Barb Danowski

Fast Ink

Elizabeth George, MD

Summit Health

Dwayne Johnson

St. Thomas Development

Gloria Pine

Buchanan Lioness

Debbie Rutherford

Mercersburg Academy

Chris Shelley

Tuscarora School District

Annalisa Ambrisco

The First National Bank of Mercersburg

Staff

Executive Director

Mary-Anne Gordon

The Chamber News is a monthly newsletter of the Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce. Submit your information by the 23rd of each month for inclusion. The Chamber reserves the right to edit content of submissions for space limitations. Ideas, opinions and statements expressed in articles by contributors are not

necessarily those of the Chamber.

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The annual Mercersburg Beer and Wine Festival will enjoy

its inaugural session Saturday September 27th, hosted by

the Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce at Mercersburg

Park 405 S. Park St. in Mercersburg. With spectacular pas-

toral and Tuscarora Ridge views, set in the historical Bor-

ough of Mercersburg, the event will deliver a distinctive

sampling experience. This festival happens in conjunction

with Mercersburg Townfest, a street festival with 110 ven-

dors and 10 food vendors just a block or two from the park.

Spend your entire day in Mercersburg! http://

mercersburgtownfest.com/

Initially offering one afternoon session, gates open at noon,

taps open at 12:45pm and close at 4pm, the Mercersburg

Beer and Wine Festival will offer an impressive array of 5

wineries and vintners and 19 Breweries with 30 craft beers.

Online pre-event ticket purchasers will have first access to the FREE Saferide Shuttle! Reservations for the shuttle are RE-

QUIRED. No reservation will be accepted without online purchase of tickets for the event. This is the FREE Shuttle sched-

ule;

• 11:15am The Orchard's Chambersburg back lot

• 12:30pm Dilly's Chambersburg side lot near RT30

• 11:30am and 12:30pm John Allison Public House Greencastle

• 11:45am and 12:45pm Stickell's General Store Upton

• 11:15am Saunderosa Park Mercersburg

• 11:30am and 12:15pm Top of the Mountain Parking Area on RT16

• 12pm Fort Loudon Legion back parking lot

• Return shuttles will leave the park at 3:30 and 4:30 for all who rode in

All online purchasers will get early access to the event, 11:30am. You may come early, set up your lawn chair first and

shop vendors and food when they open at 12pm. You also receive the exclusive event Koozie/Can Cooler!

Admission is $20 and includes

• A commemorative 5oz sampling mug

• Unlimited responsible sampling of all beers

• 3 samples from each winery/vintner

• Live music by The Negley Brothers

• Koozie/Can Cooler (online purchase only)

• Early entry 11:30am (online purchasers only)

• Access to purchase a glass or bottle of wine

• Access to purchase full pour of any beer for $5, every $5 pour will be donated to Team Reese

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Designated Driver admission is $8 and includes

• Complimentary water

• Live music by The Negley Brothers

• Koozie/Can Cooler (online purchasers only)

• early entry 11:30am (online purchaser only)

Confirmed Breweries Confirmed Breweries Confirmed Breweries Confirmed Breweries - Spring House, South County,

Penn, Crystal Ball, Magic Hat, Yuengling, Gunpowder Falls,

Neshaminy Creek, Troegs, Sam Adams, and Deschutes.

Great Lakes, Roy Pitz, Ithaca, Straub, Blue Moon, Redds,

Leinenkugal, Sierra Nevada

Confirmed Wineries Confirmed Wineries Confirmed Wineries Confirmed Wineries - Adams Vintners, Reid's Orchards,

Seven Mountain, University Wine/Slush, The Vineyards at

Hershey

Attendees will sample the finest craft beers, wines and hard

ciders ever assembled in Mercersburg! Enjoy the afternoon

interacting with representatives from breweries and winer-

ies, bring a lawn chair and enjoy the live music of The Ne-

gley Brothers with Strung Tight (former Boro Boogie Pick-

ers), delicious food will be provided by Flannery's Tavern,

there will be various other vendors as well.

Volunteer Opportunities!Volunteer Opportunities!Volunteer Opportunities!Volunteer Opportunities!

1. A local organization to run the parking lot 1. A local organization to run the parking lot 1. A local organization to run the parking lot 1. A local organization to run the parking lot

11am11am11am11am----2pm for a donation and free entry into 2pm for a donation and free entry into 2pm for a donation and free entry into 2pm for a donation and free entry into

the event. Can be a youth group with adult su-the event. Can be a youth group with adult su-the event. Can be a youth group with adult su-the event. Can be a youth group with adult su-

pervision (no one under 21 may enter MBWF.)pervision (no one under 21 may enter MBWF.)pervision (no one under 21 may enter MBWF.)pervision (no one under 21 may enter MBWF.)

2. Experienced money handlers to work admis-2. Experienced money handlers to work admis-2. Experienced money handlers to work admis-2. Experienced money handlers to work admis-

sion, front gate workers to ID people and people sion, front gate workers to ID people and people sion, front gate workers to ID people and people sion, front gate workers to ID people and people

to apply wrist bands. 11:30to apply wrist bands. 11:30to apply wrist bands. 11:30to apply wrist bands. 11:30----1:30 or 11:30 or 11:30 or 11:30 or 1----3pm for 3pm for 3pm for 3pm for

free admission.free admission.free admission.free admission.

3. Clean up and break down help 33. Clean up and break down help 33. Clean up and break down help 33. Clean up and break down help 3----5pm day of 5pm day of 5pm day of 5pm day of

for free admission for free admission for free admission for free admission

If you are interested, please email If you are interested, please email If you are interested, please email If you are interested, please email

[email protected]@[email protected]@tachamber.org.

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LOCAL ROTARIANS HONORED TO MEET ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

Recently, members of the Rotary Club of Mercers-

burg attended a dinner at Green Grove Gardens hon-

oring the Rotary International President Gary

Huang. The dinner was hosted by the Rotary Club of

Waynesboro with members of the Rotary Clubs of

Greencastle and Chambersburg in attendance. In all,

three hundred and thirty one Rotary members and

their guests attended the dinner. Pictured left to

right: First row: RI President Gary Huang and his

wife Corinna. Second row: Eric Holtzman,

(President of the Rotary Club of Mercersburg), David

Bell, Danny Bristol, Jason Piatt, (7360 District Gover-

nor), Liza Main and Kathy Hartung.

WHITETAIL RESORT MAKES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

With Winter fast approaching, employees at Whitetail are

busy implementing capital improvements in preparation for

the 2014-2015 Season. Over 2.5million dollars have gone into

upgrades that will ultimately enhance the guest’s over-all ex-

perience. The list of capital projects includes: upgrades to the

existing snowmaking system, Child Care Center and Kid’s

Mountain Camp facilities, to name just a few.

This year’s snowmaking improvements include 20 new fully

automated Techno Alpine Fan Guns on the Upper and Lower

Angel Drop trails. These new guns replace snowmaking

equipment that has been in use for many years along those

trails.

The Kid’s Mountain Camp facility has grown by over 3000

square feet. New space was generated through a 40’ x 40’ ad-

dition on the east side of the existing building. Additional

space was gained by relocating the Child Care Center to the

lower level of the Main Lodge. The area previously known as

the “Down Under” has been completely remodeled to provide

a fun new space for Child Care.

Our Rental Equipment has grown with the addition of new

snowboards and snowboard boots, as well as 1000 new hel-

mets and 400 sets of ski poles. Other improvements to the

Rental Facility include a fresh coat of paint and new flooring.

This year our guests will be greeted with new easy to read dig-

ital signs in various locations around the resort. These signs

will display helpful information, news and events about the

resort.

Other improvements include all new furniture in Marketplace

and the Upper Mezzanine, which will provide increased seat-

ing capacity; and new paved parking and driveway areas for

travel convenience.

“Whitetail is very pleased to have these improvement projects

underway,” said Whitetail Resort President and General Man-

ager, Don MacAskill. “We are always striving to improve our

resort and our guest satisfaction.” In addition to the capital

improvement projects, Whitetail Resort is busy with summer

activities including operations at Whitetail Golf Resort and

Dusty Wissmath’s Fly Fishing School. Whitetail also offers

full service venues for Special Events such as banquets, wed-

dings, and other large gatherings. For more information on

Whitetail Resort offerings, please visit www.skiwhitetail.com

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Manager's Corner™: Double Your Training Take Aways by Liz Weber, CMC, CSP

I, of course, love leadership training. However, I find it even more valuable when there's an

easy way to double your training take aways without additional cost. At the conclusion of a leadership training project with a client recently, one of the senior

managers said, "In order to keep this learning going, I'm going to pull my notes once a quarter just to see what else I should be working on." I wasn't quite sure what he meant by his comment. When I asked for a clarification, he provided a brilliant insight for me, "Liz, quite

often I find that some of the notes I make during training sessions or a conference workshop only make sense to me. They're not even related to the topic you or the speaker may be making at that time, but something you just said, spurred an idea in me that caused me to jot a

note to myself. Later, when I look back through my notes, I often find good ideas for new techniques or things I could or should do to improve my outlook, productivity, or management skills -- and they may have nothing to do with what you just presented."

His insight resonated with me as I often find myself doing the same thing. If the training or presentation support materials are developed well, there is often little need for me to take

many supplemental topic-specific notes. However, as I listen to the presenter and consider how to apply what the presenter is sharing, I invariably jot very specific notes relevant to my company, my team, and myself. These notes are typically specific to one of our projects, clients, or to a team member's task. Often these non-speaker/trainer specific notes are hidden

gold and not only increase productivity, but obviously double the value of the training and presentations I attend.

Why not pull out your old training and workshop notes? What gold can you mine and apply as you double your training take aways?

Copyright MMXIV - Liz Weber, CMC, CSP* - Weber Business Services, LLC – www.WBSLLC.com * Liz is one of only 12 people in the U.S. to hold both the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designations; the highest earned designations in two different professions.

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Thirty one display will be in house with consultant, Adrienne Stoner. Proceeds from or-

ders taken at this open house will go toward TWEP’s annual “Baskets, Bags, and Bling”

Bingo.

Visit the Center and enjoy a walk on the TWEP trails while supporting the Center and all

that it does for the community’s children.

TUSCARORA WILDLIFE E DUCATION PROJECT

September 7 -2:00-4:00

Open House

Charles Brightbill Environmental Center

4881 Ft. Loudon Road

Mercersburg, PA 17235

717 328-2126

Sheila Snider, Director

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Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce Event

September 17, 2014

TACC Luncheon to be held at the:

Time: 12:00 – 1:00

Cost: $10/person (cash or check at the door)

Menu: Chicken salad on croissants, Roast beef and Swiss sandwiches, fresh

fruit and dip, veggie tray, Tea Time Tasties cookies, and Sweet tea. (Catered

by Tea Time Tasties)

Directions: The Center is located at 4881 Fort Loudon Road on the campus

of the James Buchanan High School. Drive up main drive of JBHS and

proceed all of the way around the back of the building. Look for the Center

directly ahead. There is a sign on the building. You may park in the front of

the building or there is limited parking in the rear.

RSVP required, by September 11 – call 328-5827or respond to:

http://www.tachamber.org/chamber/event/225.

The Charles Brightbill Environmental Center is run by the Tuscarora Wildlife

Education Project (TWEP), which is a 501 C3 organization. The Center provides

opportunities for school groups, Scout groups, adult organizations, nursing homes,

and others to view a wide variety of animal specimens, as well as learn about their

role in the environment. Sheila Snider, serves as TWEP’s director, and will be on

hand to provide a brief overview. TWEP is planning an expansion to the building.

This plan will also be shared.

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Trail Life USA is a Christian adventure, character, and leadership program for young men. The K-12 program centers on outdoor experiences that build a young man's skills and allows him to grow on a personal level and as a role model and leader for his peers. Living the Trail Life is a journey established on timeless values derived from the Bible.

American Heritage Girls is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country. The K-12 organization offers badge programs, service projects, girl leadership opportunities, and outdoor experiences to its members.

Are You Ready for Adventure?Most kids want exciting outdoor adventure with their friends. We’ve got that! Trips and travel? That too.

Camping. Check. Physical and mental challenge? Yep. And awards? Of course!

Open House and Sign Up: Sunday September 7, 3:00 pm Cove Valley Youth Camp - 5357 Little Cove Rd., Mercersburg, PA 17236

For more information Email: [email protected] - Phone: 717-328-3055

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AT SAUNDEROSA PARK INC. 5909 LITTLE COVE ROAD MERCERSBURG, PA 17236 (717) 328-2216 SAUNDEROSAPARK.COM

ADMISSION: Daily: $3.00 Children 6 & up $5.00 per Adult

Weekend Admission: $5.00 Children 6 & up $8.00 per Adult

SATURDAY 9/13 SUNDAY 9/14 10am: Tractor Show Registration Opens 10am: Tractor Registration Opens Whitetail Rock Wall Opens (Free) Whitetail Rock Wall Opens (Free) SAW JAC CARVINGS Show #1 SAW JAC CARVINGS SHOW #1 Food & Craft Vendors Open Food & Craft Vendors Open MISS DICEY’S SCHOOL OF DANCE Kids Zone Fundraiser MISS DICEY’S SCHOOL OF DANCE Kids Zone Fundraiser 11am: CINCINNATI CIRCUS AERIAL ACROBATIC Show #1 11am: LITTLE MISS SAUNDEROSA PAGEANT

12noon: SAW JAC CARVINGS SHOW #2 12noon: FREESTYLE CONNECTION BMX BIKE Show #1 Pedal Pushers Open 1pm: BLACK ROCK REPTILE SHOW 1pm: Saunderosa Just for Fun Dog Pageant 2pm: Pie Eating Contest ($$$ Prizes) 2pm: SAW JAC CARVINGS SHOW #2 3pm: CINCINNATI CIRCUS AERIAL ACROBATIC SHOW #2 3pm: FLYING HOUNDZ FRISBEE TRICK DOG SHOW 4pm: Hillbilly Olympics Obstacle Course ($$$ Prizes) 4pm: FREESTYLE CONNECTION BMX BIKE Show #2 SAW JAC CARVINGS SHOW #3 5pm: CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT ($10 to play/$$$ prizes) 5pm: Tractor Show Awards followed by parade

*Activities are scheduled to change/ check saunderosapark.com for an updated activity schedule

For Camping Reservations, Activity Details & Vendor Information please contact Saunderosa Park Inc. (717) 328-2216 [email protected]

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This fall, CI will host a History Seminar Series on the theme of "Hacked Out of the Wilderness: Setting Boundaries on the Conococheague Frontier." Be sure not to miss these exciting speakers! Each lecture will take place in the Welsh Barrens Visitor Center, 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA. Although donations are appreciated, there is no charge to attend the lectures. CI members and the general public are welcome to attend. Remember, seating is limited, so please call staff at 717-328-3467 or e-mail us at [email protected] to reserve your seat. September 6, 10AM-1PM Sigrid S. Reynolds “Conococheague: Global Aspects on the Edge of the American Frontier” This presentation will examine life on the Conococheague Frontier in its global context. It will focus on trade goods, diseases, as well as political tensions and the differences between the Seven Years War in America, Africa, India and the Philippines. Sigrid is a retired high school history teacher. She taught in Advance Placement US, European, and World History at Washington High School, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Her training in anthropology and history blended nicely to form the basis for teaching the relatively new discipline of World History. She is a life member of the World History Association and serves in leadership roles for the College Board's AP World Readings. She also served on the College Board committee that revised the current AP World History curriculum, and she served on SAT II World History Test Development Committee for the Educational Testing Service. Sigrid says, “Now, CI lets me play with real history!” September 13, 1-3PM Melanie Desmond “Conditions on the Frontier: Civilian Refugees during the French & Indian War” Melanie Desmond spins, weaves, and hand-sews reproduction 18th C. clothing. She has over twenty years of experience presenting educational programs at historic sites in Maryland, northern Virginia, and south-central PA. With a BA in Anthropology/ Archaeology, and an MS in Education, she teaches in Washington County, MD. She enjoys engaging the public in discussions about textiles and clothing during America’s colonial period. Spinning and textiles are especially effective as “hooks” to get people interested in history. September 20, 10AM-Noon Aaron McWilliams “Securing the Lands over the Susquehanna: the Blunston Licenses, 1734-1737” Aaron McWilliams is a reference archivist at the Pennsylvania State Archives, responsible for handling research inquiries. He specializes in Pennsylvania state land records, the Pennsylvania militia during the Revolutionary War, and genealogy. He has appeared on WITF’s Radio Smart Talk and NBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are?” and

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has lectured at events held by the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania and Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining the Pennsylvania State Archives, Aaron worked as a reference archivist at the Maryland State Archives and as a professional genealogist. September 27 – 11AM-1PM William Kochanov “The Settler’s Road: Traveling through the Limestone Terrain of the Cumberland Valley” William (Bill) Kochanov is a Senior Geologist with the DCNR, Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey. Bill specializes in interpreting the geology of karst areas throughout the Commonwealth – karst areas being characterized by sinkholes, caves, springs, and disappearing streams. Come join Bill as he takes you on a perilous journey, following the paths of the early settlers across the limestone regions of Franklin and Cumberland Counties where hazards laid waiting just beneath the land surface. October 4 Melanie Desmond, 1-3PM "Hacked Out of the Wilderness: Women's Lives on the PA Frontier" Melanie Desmond spins, weaves, and hand-sews reproduction 18th C. clothing. She has over twenty years of experience presenting educational programs at historic sites in Maryland, northern Virginia, and south-central PA. With a BA in Anthropology/ Archaeology, and an MS in Education, she teaches in Washington County, MD. She enjoys engaging the public in discussions about textiles and clothing during America’s colonial period. Spinning and textiles are especially effective as “hooks” to get people interested in history. October 18 10AM-1PM Scott Parker “The Stoner Farm in the Era of Mason & Dixon” (working title) Scott Parker has a BA in Anthropology from the University of Arizona and an MA in Anthropology from the University of Virginia. He has worked, primarily as an historical archaeologist since 1985 and is now President and Director of Research for Little Antietam Creek, Inc. (LACI). November 1, 10AM-1PM Paul Parish "Thus Back to the Beginning…: A Brief Study of Colonial Surveying Practices.” Paul Parish, a retired Captain with the Cumberland, MD Fire Department, has been in the living history field as a re-enactor since 1975. About 13 years ago, he started working on the colonial surveying aspect, in particular the surveyors who worked for Thomas, Sixth Lord Fairfax, Baron of Cameron's Northern Kneck of Virginia, in the western portions of that area. Since then, he has acquired a 1770 surveyor's compass,

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and a drafting set made circa 1780, and he uses them in his portrayal. He has compiled an extensive library of books on the subject of colonial surveying, and the instruments, as well as original documents, and he has had numerous training sessions in regards to the subject. Paul and his wife, Elissa, live in Oldtown, Maryland. Paul is a member of Sons of the American Revolution, The Conocochegue Institute, ALHFAM, and The Department of the Geographer.

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The Conococheague Institute’s

Saturday, September 13 10 AM – 5 PM

Sunday, September 14 11 AM – 4 PM

At Rock Hill Farm

12995 Bain Rd Mercersburg, PA

10th Annual

Living History Weekend

18th century re-enactors, Colonial games for children

Craft demonstrations, Period wares for sale, Colonial music

Admission: $5

Free for CI members and children 12 and under

Call 717-328-3467 or email [email protected] for more information

Exploring the clash and integration of cultures on the Conococheague frontier

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Manager's Corner™: Double Your Training Take Aways by Liz Weber, CMC, CSP

I, of course, love leadership training. However, I find it even more valuable when there's an

easy way to double your training take aways without additional cost. At the conclusion of a leadership training project with a client recently, one of the senior

managers said, "In order to keep this learning going, I'm going to pull my notes once a quarter just to see what else I should be working on." I wasn't quite sure what he meant by his comment. When I asked for a clarification, he provided a brilliant insight for me, "Liz, quite

often I find that some of the notes I make during training sessions or a conference workshop only make sense to me. They're not even related to the topic you or the speaker may be making at that time, but something you just said, spurred an idea in me that caused me to jot a

note to myself. Later, when I look back through my notes, I often find good ideas for new techniques or things I could or should do to improve my outlook, productivity, or management skills -- and they may have nothing to do with what you just presented."

His insight resonated with me as I often find myself doing the same thing. If the training or presentation support materials are developed well, there is often little need for me to take

many supplemental topic-specific notes. However, as I listen to the presenter and consider how to apply what the presenter is sharing, I invariably jot very specific notes relevant to my company, my team, and myself. These notes are typically specific to one of our projects, clients, or to a team member's task. Often these non-speaker/trainer specific notes are hidden

gold and not only increase productivity, but obviously double the value of the training and presentations I attend.

Why not pull out your old training and workshop notes? What gold can you mine and apply as you double your training take aways?

Copyright MMXIV - Liz Weber, CMC, CSP* - Weber Business Services, LLC – www.WBSLLC.com * Liz is one of only 12 people in the U.S. to hold both the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designations; the highest earned designations in two different professions.

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Equal Opportunity Lender • Member FDIC

Patti Murray Small Business Relationship Manager(717) 261-3637

Get to know Patti. F&M Trust is proud to welcome Patti Murray as Small Business Relationship Manager. Patti has had an extensive banking career, bringing

over 25 years of experience to the F&M Trust team.

She is dedicated to helping small businesses with their

borrowing needs, as well as providing guidance

and expertise with other specialized services.

A graduate of the Alabama Banking School, Patti has

also completed a variety of banking courses offered

through the American Institute of Banking (AIB).

Her education and vast knowledge of banking has

allowed her to help many small businesses succeed

over the years.

As a new resident of South Central PA, Patti enjoys

exploring the area with her family. She continues to

be committed to the American Cancer Society, and

plans to get involved with other local community

organizations, as well.

To connect with Patti about your small business

financial goals, please call (717) 261-3637 or email her

at [email protected] today.

fmtrustonline.com

Financial Solutions... from People You Know.

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Upcoming Events at Stoner’s Dairy Farm & Corn Maze:Saturday, August 30

Season Opening Pig Roast, 10:00am-5:00pm

Friday, September 12, 19, & 26 and Friday, October 10 & 17

Flashlight Nights, 7:00pm-10:00pm

Saturday, October 4

11th Annual Harvest Farm Festival, 9:00am-5:00pm

Saturday, October 11

Corn Hole Tournament, 10:30am

Wednesday, October 29

Trick-or-Treat in the Maze, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Friday, October 24 and Friday, October 31

Haunted Maze Nights, 7:00pm-10:00pm

www.StonersDairyFarm.com7678 Oellig Road l Mercersburg, PA 17236

717-328-3617

Corn Maze open weekends thru November 2, 2014. Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5. Visit website for admission details.