Fall 2022 - The Circle Newsletter

Letter

New Oxford Chamber Wraps up 2022 with Signature Community Events

The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to wrap up the year with some of our most popular community events, including Harvest Hunt, the Harvest Day Festival & Parade and Light Up New Oxford. For a sneak preview of what’s new with these beloved events, check out our updates below!

New Oxford’s 3rd Annual Harvest Hunt

Prizes will be awarded to both scavenger hunt and pumkin decorating contest winners. Physical event booklets will be available throughout the event at the New Oxford Chamber office as well as participating businesses around town. An online voting form will be available for the pumpkin decorating contest. For more information, such as event updates, please visit www.newoxford.org/harvest-hunt or check out the Harvest Hunt Facebook event page.

15th Annual Harvest Day Festival & Parade

Member

The Chamber’s fall festivities kick off on Saturday, October 8 with the 3rd Annual Harvest Hunt presented by Adams Electric Cooperative. Harvest Hunt is a family-focused community event featuring a scavenger hunt, trivia and a decorating contest. Over 20 businesses in and around New Oxford, including some of our newest businesses, will be participating in this year’s event, which runs through Sunday, October 23.

This year’s decorating contest is a pumpkin decorating contest with both business and residential divisions. The entries will be on display at the Harvest Day Festival & Parade on Saturday, October 22 for community members to cast their votes.

Our second fall event is the 15th Annual Harvest Day Festival & Parade, which will take place on Saturday, October 22. Harvest Day features approximately 100 vendors as well as a free children’s area. The event concludes with a parade at 3 p.m.

New for this year are fun additions to the children’s area, lawn games, pumpkin painting, face painting, a photo booth, arts and crafts and more! The parade route has also been adjusted for 2022 for safety and logistical purposes. The parade will run from New Oxford High School and down Berlin Rd. to the intersection of Carlisle St. From Carlisle St. the parade will continue down W. Golden Lane before ending at the fire station parking lot. The parade will feature local school groups, antique vehicles, floats, costumes and more. Parade registration is free and is open until Friday, October 14.

Board of Directors:

Ashley Hershey, President

Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz CPAs & Business Advisors

Lyle Pitner, Vice President Lyle R Pitner State Farm

Jennifer Meckley, Secretary

Members 1st Federal Credit Union

Christina Palermo, Treasurer

M&T Bank

Dorothy Robinson, Borough Liaison New Oxford Borough

Janise Bankard YWCA Hanover

Chad Collie Allied Plaster & Construction

Heather Laughman HD Entertainment

April Majka

Individual Member

Janice Swartz WellSpan Health

Chamber Staff:

Michaela Shaffer

Director of Membership & Marketing

Jennifer Smith Membership & Marketing Coodinator

“The Circle” is a quarterly publication of the New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce. Members interested in submitting news for future issues are encouraged to contact the Chamber at info@newoxford.org

The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization.

Board meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month and are open to Chamber members. For additional details, please contact us at info@newoxford.org.

Letter from the Editor

To our valued Chamber members:

I am excited to announce the hiring of Jennifer Smith as the Me mbership & Marketing Coordinator for the New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce. Over the past two months, I’ve been working through the onboarding process with Jennifer. As of October 1, Jennifer will be the primary contact for all Chamber members and Chamber-related communications.

The Chamber board and myself are thrilled to have Jennifer onboard as our new Chamber representative. Jennifer has an associate degree in business administration and an extensive background in retail, customer service and management. She is a graduate of New Oxford High School and lives in the New Oxford Borough. Jennifer is looking forward to the opportunity to work within her own community and build connections with member businesses. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and husband.

Some of you have had the opportunity to meet Jennifer at the Chamber’s September events. For those who haven’t met her yet, she is looking forward to meeting everyone in person in the near future. If you would like to stop by and meet Jennifer at the Chamber office, feel free to drop in anytime Monday - Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Jennifer with her husband, Austin, and daughter, Sky

Thank you for your continued support during my time with the New Oxford Chamber. It has truly been a privilege to get to know you and work with you and your business/ organization. I look forward to attending future Chamber events as a representative of my new employer (and Chamber partner), the Adams County Historical Society, and seeing this amazing organization continue to grow under the current board and Jennifer’s leadership. If you have any questions for me in my new role, please feel free to reach out to me at mshaffer@achs-pa.org. I hope to see you around!

Sincerely, Michaela Shaffer Director of Membership & Marketing

Welcome New Members!

BriteLife Recovery

544 Iron Ridge Rd. Hanover, PA 17331 (717) 589-9800

briteliferecoverypa.com

Health & Wellness

Continental Food & Vending Service

1604 W. King St. York, PA 17404 (717) 845-8125

continentalvendingservice.com

Dining & Food Services

Freedom Christian Schools

3185 York Rd.

Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 624-3884

freedomchristianschools.com

Education

Gettysburg Osteopathic Family Health Center

28 Apple Ave. Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-2233

Health & Wellness

MANTEC

600 North Hartley St., Ste. 100 York, PA 17404 (717) 843-5054

mantec.org

Community & Non-Profit Organizations

Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program

3175 Old Harrisburg Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 451-9509

shinningstarstr.org

Community & Non-Profit Organizations

Traditions Bank

361 Eisenhower Dr. Hanover, PA 17331 (717) 637-0063

traditions.bank

Financial Services

New Oxford Harvest Hunt Saturday, October 8 - Sunday, October 23 New Oxford

October Membership Mixer Tuesday, October 11, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Harvest Barn Country Market, 1924 York Rd, Gettysburg

Harvest Day Festival & Parade Saturday, October 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Center Square, New Oxford

Annual Membership Meeting Wednesday, October 26, 5:30 p.m. New Oxford Borough Building, 124 N. Peters St., New Oxford

November Membership Mixer Thursday, November 3, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Unique Upscale Resale, 4335 York Rd, New Oxford

Fall 2022 Lunch & Learn Wednesday, November 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Elite Therapy Solutions, 438 Lincoln Way E, New Oxford

Fall 2022 New Member Breakfast Wednesday, November 16, 8:30 a.m.

The Bridges Golf Club, 6729 York Rd., Abbottstown

Small Business Saturday Saturday, November 26 New Oxford

New Oxford Tree Lighting Saturday, November 26, 5 p.m. Center Square, New Oxford

Light Up New Oxford Saturday, December 10 to Sunday, December 25 New Oxford

A full events calendar, featuring both Chamber and member events can be found at www.newoxford.org/events. Members can submit event details directly through the Chamber website.

New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce

July

August 4 - Ribbon Cutting at Fiddlestix Mercantile

Fiddlestix Mercantile is located at 2 Carlisle St. in New Oxford

August 11 - Ribbon Cutting at Fireplace Gifts

Fireplace Gifts is located at 6 Center Square in New Oxford

Guests mingle in the Yazoo Mills, INC. lobby

Winn and Troy Eckert of Yazoo Mills, Inc. receive a 120th anniversary certificate from Chamber Membership & Marketing Coordinator Jennifer Smith

September 15 - Ribbon Cutting at Phoenix Physical Therapy

September 14 - Fall 2022 Lunch & Learn presented by WellSpan Health

Phoenix Physical Therapy is located at 600 Carlisle St., Ste. C in Hanover

Lunch & Learn attendees listen to Dr. Michael Diller’s presentation on finding resilience

Chamber News

Getting to Know...Lyle Pitner

It’s time for another edition of “Getting to Know...” Each quarter, we feature one of our board members in this section. Our board members are imperative to the Chamber’s success, and we are excited for you to get to know them better.

This quarter we are excited to introduce you to Lyle Pitner. Lyle has been a member of the New Oxford Chamber Board of Directors since 2019. He is currently the vice president of the board. Lyle owns Lyle R Pitner State Farm, located right off of the square in New Oxford.

What inspired you to open your own business?

I decided to open a local business to own my own destiny and be able to give back and better support my communities.

What is your favorite part of being a part of the New Oxford Chamber Board of Directors?

I love working with the awesome business leaders who are part of the board and within our community. The support and camaraderie at our events is so rewarding!

What is your favorite thing about New Oxford?

I love the history and small town feel of this community. Being able to walk though our amazing Square and have people yell out “hello” as they are driving by is so cool!

What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?

Not necessarily advice that I was given directly, but I encourage anyone to watch the Jimmy Valvano ESPYs speech as he was literally dying from cancer. “To me there are three things everyone should do every day. Number one is laugh. Number two is think –spend some time in meaningful thought. Number three, you should have your emotions move you to tears. If you laugh, think, and cry, that’s a heck of a day.”

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Border Patrol Agent /Secret Service

What is your favorite vacation spot and why?

I love Northern Quebec. The remoteness and solitude, along with sheer beauty is absolutely amazing. Now, if I could only get my wife to go with me!

You’re cooking for your staff picnic - what would be your signature dish?

They dug my Hawaiian Chicken and Island Pomegranate Rice this summer (I love to cook!).

What is one important skill you think everyone should have?

Ability to look people in the eyes. Our communication skills have really taken a turn for the worse with cell phones, etc. A good ‘ol conversation with eye contact is so needed!

Have you ever met a celebrity? If so, who was it?

Met a few but Doug Flutie was by far my favorite!

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For more information about the Harvest Day Festival & Parade, please visit www.newoxford.org/harvest-day.

Thank you to our Harvest Day sponsors:

Parade Sponsor:

Children’s Area Sponsor:

Health & Safety Sponsor:

Silver Sponsors:

Bronze Sponsors: Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz, Elite Therapy Solutions, PWI, Inc., Riggle Wealth Group and Sleighter’s Furniture & Sleep Shop

Light Up New Oxford

The New Oxford Chamber will wrap up the year with the popular Light Up New Oxford decorating contest presented by Scott & Co. Fine Jewelers. Started in 2020, Light Up New Oxford features both residential and business decorating contests. Light Up New Oxford is the perfect opportunity for families to drive around town and see all of the beautiful light displays that New Oxford has to offer. Stay tuned to www.newoxford.org for all of the latest updates.

Chamber Board President Receives Promotion

Ashley Hershey, CPA/CITP, MBA, was recently promoted from manager to senior manager at Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF). She joined BSSF as a manager when RLH CPAs & Business Advisors merged with BSSF in 2019. Ashley has over eight years of public accounting experience with extensive experience in financial statement services, tax services and consulting services. She graduated from Shippensburg University with both a bachelor’s degree in accounting and personal financial planning and a master’s degree in business administration. Ashley has been a member of the Chamber board of directors since 2018 and has served as board president since mid-2019.

Annual Membership Meeting Scheduled for October

The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, October 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the New Oxford Borough Building. The Annual Meeting will include a summary of 2022 Chamber activities, question & answer session, introduction of Board of Directors candidates, election of new board members (ballots will be available the evening of the meeting) and light refreshments.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 25 if you plan on attending. If you want to vote but cannot attend in person, please notify us so that alternate accommodations will be made.

Please contact the Chamber office with any questions or to RSVP by calling (717) 624-2800 or emailing info@newoxford.org.

Festivities Planned for November 26

The Saturday after Thanksgiving is always a busy day in New Oxford with Shop Small Saturday and the Annual Tree Lighting scheduled to take place. This year the date for both events is November 26.

The Chamber will once again be New Oxford’s Neighborhood Champion and will apply for Shop Small supplies for the small businesses in town. Businesses interested in requesting Shop Small supplies, such as posters and other promotional materials, are asked to stay tuned to our weekly update emails for more information coming soon.

For Small Business Saturday, the New Oxford Chamber also produces a Shop Small brochure featuring members of our business community. If you are a new business or an existing business that needs to make an update to your listing for this year, please email us at info@newoxford.org.

After going shopping at the great stores in and around New Oxford, be sure to stop by the Annual Tree Lighting at 5 p.m. in the circle. This longtime tradition features caroling, free hot chocolate and cookies and a special visit from Santa. Although this event has remained largely the same over the years, it continues to be a wonderful opportunity for members of the New Oxford community to come together and enjoy a special, fun evening filled with plenty of holiday magic.

New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce

Volunteer with us!

The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce is thankful for our volunteers. Without volunteers, the Chamber would be unable to put on our annual events such as Market on the Square, the Harvest Day Festival & Parade and the Annual Tree Lighting. Even an hour or two of volunteering makes a huge difference!

We currently need volunteers for the Harvest Day Festival & Parade on Saturday, October 22. We also need volunteers for decorating the circle for the holidays. Decorating takes place the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Interested in volunteering with Harvest Day or decorating? Send us an email at info@newoxford.org, or give us a call at (717) 624-2800.

Happy Membership Anniversary!

The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce would like to recognize the following members for their milestone membership anniversaries (based on consecutive years of membership). Our members with anniversaries will be recognized alongside our annual award winners at our 2022 Annual Awards Banquet in January.

5 years - Kona Ice of Adams County and The Manufacturers’ Association

10 years - United Hook & Ladder Company #33 and UPMC Pinnacle Hanover

15 years - Crawford Designs, LLC and Kurt K. Thomas D.O. LLC

25 years - Frock Bros. Trucking, Inc., H.M Kelly, Inc. and PNC Bank

30 years - Douglas M. Miller Construction Company

35 years - Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc.

Member News

Adams County Giving Spree Scheduled for November

This year’s Adams County Giving Spree will take place on November 3. The Giving Spree is Adams County’s annual day of giving during which community members are encouraged to learn about and support the non-profits in our county. Community members are encouraged to participate in the following ways: dropping off a donation in-person on November 3 between 1 and 5 p.m. at the Gettysburg Times, mailing a completed donation form and gift to the Adams County Community Foundation at 25 S. 4th St., Gettysburg, PA 17325 or giving online at www.accfgivingspree.org anytime on November 3.

The following Chamber members and partners will be participating in this year’s Giving Spree:

- Adams County Community Foundation

- Adams County Arts Council

- Adams County Historical Society

- Adams County Library System

- Children’s Aid Society

- Freedom Christian Schools

- Gettysburg Hospital Foundation

- HART Center

- Hoffman Homes for Youth

- New Hope Ministries

- South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP)

- Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding

- United Way of Adams County

- VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove

- YWCA Hanover Safe Home

The following Chamber members will be sponsoring the 2022 Giving Spree: Adams Electric Cooperative, Members 1st Federal Credit Union and Trone Outdoor Advertising.

BSSF Recognized by Accounting Today

Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF), was recently named one of Accounting Today’s 2022 Best Accounting Firms to Work For. This is the eleventh year that BSSF has been recognized in this category.

The Best Accounting Firms to Work For survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the nation’s best employers within the public accounting profession, benefiting the industry’s economy, workforce and businesses. The annual list is made up of 100 firms across the country.

The Manufacturers’ Association Introduces New President

The Manufacturers’ Association recently introduced Mike Granby as their new board president. Granby previously served as vice president of the Association for the past two years and was involved in the recent accomplishments of the Association including the creation of the Regional Center of Excellence for Apprenticeship and Training. He is the president of Granby Consulting and is the former president of Red Lion Controls located in York County. He also served as managing director and founder of Paradigm Controls Ltd. and technical director of Overseer Systems Ltd. of Chesterfield, England.

Granby (left) is presented with a plaque by former board president Adam Marsh

Granby is an instrument-rated private pilot, Angel Flight volunteer and a published author in several aviation magazines. He is looking forward to leading the board and Association to continue its success in workforce development and training for both the current and future manufacturing workforce.

Join the YWCA for the 2022 Emerge Conference

Emerge: The Hanover Area Conference for Women, presented by YWCA Hanover is a one day professional and personal development event for women that will feature engaging speakers sharing inspirational stories and leading seminars on the issues that matter most to women, including health and wellness, career development, leadership, work/life balance and more. The conference will offer incredible opportunities for business networking, professional development and personal growth. This year’s Emerge Conference will be on Friday, October 14. Registration for the event is available through the YWCA Hanover website, www.ywcahanover.org.

Yazoo Mills Announces HR Hire

Yazoo Mills, Inc recently welcomed Cait Naugle as a human resource generalist. Naugle graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor’s in Labor Employee Relations/ Human Resource Management.

As an human resources generalist, Naugle is the direct contact for all employees to ensure they have all their questions answered. Her responsibilities expand into onboarding new employees. She also plans and coordinates most of the company’s yearly corporate events.

Arts Council Announces Annual Gingerbread Contest

For the first time, a cash prize will be awarded to a young baker, age 14 and under, at the Adams County Arts Council’s 13th Annual Gingerbread Celebration and Holiday Mart on Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3.

The contest is open to families, individuals, young bakers, schools, groups and non-profits.

The public votes with dollars for their favorite gingerbread house. Houses with the most dollars win cash prizes totaling $1,600. Businesses and restaurants are encouraged to create a masterpiece and compete for the coveted Ginger Trophy. The deadline for entry forms is November 23.

Entry forms and sponsorship information are available online at www.adamsarts.org, by calling (717) 334-5006, or at the Arts Education Center, 125 S. Washington St. Gettysburg

VNA Recognized as “Premier Performer”

The VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove Hospice Program has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Premier Performer” for achieving an overall caregiver and family satisfaction score that ranked in the top 5% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2021 calendar year. Congratulations to the VNA!