By Liz Weber
CMC, CSP
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Herald Mail Media
Media Company
Michelle Smith, Ad Director/ Sales Consultant
Brittney Hamilten
100 Summit Ave.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-791-7177
301-791-7220 (fax)
Praise Unlimited Ministries
Church Affiliation
Brent Ward, Pastor
Patty Ward, Pastor
1059 Leitersburg Road,
Waynesboro, PA 17268
P.O.Box 126
Greencastle, PA 17225
301-991-8522
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Praise Unlimited Ministries
“Building the Kingdom of God, one relationship at a time”
We try to give to anyone as they have need, and accept people where they are spiritually. We believe that Jesus Christ is The Way, The Truth, and The Light, and that no man comes to the Father except through HIM.
Brent and Patty Ward are our pastors. Our organization is a 501c(3) and all donations are tax deductible.
We offer a variety of Fellowship Opportunities including: Covered dish luncheon, Worship Service, and Food Pantry each Saturday. We offer a Saturday Night Warehouse for ages 15-21 from 7 PM until midnight.
Bible Study happens on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 PM. There is a Health and Fitness meet on Thursdays at 7 PM
Herald Mail Media
Founded: The Morning Herald was the first daily newspaper in Hagerstown, beginning publication in 1873. The Mail converted to daily in 1890. The two newspapers merged in 1920 and were purchased by Schurz Communications in 1960. The Daily Mail, published in the afternoon, and The Morning Herald were merged into one morning paper, The Herald-Mail, in October 2007. The Herald-Mail newspaper is published daily Monday through Sunday
What’s Happening
Historian Steve Recker to speak at Antrim-Allison Museum
Allison-Antrim Museum, 365 South Ridge Avenue, Greencastle, PA will hold its first Speakers Series meeting of 2015 on January 8 at 7 pm in the heated German bank barn. Historian Stephen Recker, Hagerstown, MD, will present a PowerPoint entitled “Early Washington County Photographer’s.” In his talk, Recker will take one on a photo-historic journey from Hagerstown, east along the Western Maryland Railway tracks, up and over South Mountain, with a stop at Pen Mar, back down to south county along the Shenandoah Valley Line, and finally over the Potomac and the B&O Railroad bridge, near Keedysville. “Then and Now” images will bring the past together with the modern day. As a special treat, Recker will share some very rare images of the aftermath of the Burning of Chambersburg.
There is no admission fee, but donations are greatly appreciated, and will be credited toward Allison-Antrim Museum’s annual speakers’ series. For more information, please visit: Facebook, on Twitter @greencastlemuzm, or call 717-597-9010.
Allison-Antrim Museum Exhibit
Allison-Antrim Museum, 365 South Ridge Avenue, Greencastle, Pennsylvania, will open its first exhibit of the New Year on Monday, January 5, 2015. The museum is open Monday to Friday, from noon to 4 pm, and at all other times by appointment. The Dr. Thomas Brumbaugh Collection of Pennsylvania Governors’ Signatures will be displayed in the South Exhibit Bay, of the upper level of the barn. The complete collection of all 50 signatures, on primary documents, is only shown to the public once every four years, upon the occasion of electing and inaugurating Pennsylvania’s governor. The exhibit will close on Monday, January 26.
There is no admission fee but donations are welcomed and accepted. For more information please visit the museum's website at Facebook, on Twitter @greencastlemuzm, or call 717-597-9010.
The oldest document in the Dr. Thomas Brumbaugh Collection of Pennsylvania Governors’ Signatures dates back to March 1715/16 and contains the signature of James Logan, who also served as secretary to the Penn family. The document is a land warrant for the sale of two plots of land in Philadelphia’s historic area, which were sold to one individual. The James Logan document will be 300 years old this March. Today, these two plots of land are where the National Constitution Center is located.
Shalom Christian Academy
At 6 p.m. on January 26, children who will begin kindergarten in 2015 are invited, along with their parents, to participate in a “Bear Hunt.” Shalom hosts the “Bear Hunt” with a number of fun activities that introduce children to the kindergarten teachers and other staff. Reservations are required for the “Bear Hunt” by calling 717-375-2223
On January 27th from 9 AM to 6 PM there will be an open house for families of students in grades K through 12, who are interested, to tour the campus at their convenience.
United Way and Manitowoc Cranes
Join us on Tuesday, January 20th from 5-7 PM for “A Warm Winter Lift”, a Multi-Chamber Mixer at Manitowoc Cranes
1565 Buchanan Trail East
Shady Grove, PA 17256
Take a tour of the facility (dress warm) and then warm up with specialty coffees, beverages and hors d’oeuvres. In addition, there will be prizes. In case of school closings- January 27th is the make -up date.
RSVP by January 15 to Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce:
717-264-7101 or email at
United Way Asks Area Business To Go Casual For Community
United Way of Franklin County is preparing for its second annual Casual For Community Food Drive, leading into the Martin Luther King holiday weekend. In an effort to help restock food banks after the holiday season and encourage healthy eating across the community, United Way of Franklin County is coordinating a food drive. Local businesses and organizations are encouraged to promote casual day for either January 15th, 16th or both, in an effort to encourage individuals to participate in the collection.
United Way is encouraging donations of fruits and vegetables, especially fresh foods that have shelf life such as apples, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, beets and nuts. The idea is to stock local pantries across the county with healthy, fresh foods that can be utilized by families in need and encourage healthy choices.
United Way will partner for the second time with National Honor Society Students to expand the collection efforts into the Monday, Martin Luther King Holiday by holding a collection in the parking lot of Giant Food Store at Chambersburg Crossings on Norland Avenue, The Waynesboro YMCA, and the Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce.
In addition, South Central Community Actions will join the effort through their Gleaning Project which already connects with area food banks to provide a link to fresh foods. The Gleaning Project, led by Jay Eury, will facilitate delivery of food to area pantries.
Casual For Community Flyers and Stickers are available through United Way of Franklin County. To join the effort, please call 717-262-0015 or email
Member Spotlight
Terry Shade, Lutheran Home Care & Hospice CEO
Terry Shade, MBA, CEO, Lutheran Home Care and Hospice, Inc. based in Chambersburg, has been re-elected to the Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA) Board of Directors for a three-year term.
Shade also serves as Vice President, Community Health Services for Lutheran Social Services of South Central Pennsylvania and oversees LIFE Lutheran Services, Inc.
In addition to her role on the Board, she also serves on PHA’s Finance Committee, which oversees the association’s budget, investments and assets.
“The Pennsylvania Homecare Association is an incredibly valuable resource to its membership and I am proud to be able to serve on the Board,” Shade said.
Bank Changes name
The First National Bank of Mercersburg has changed their name to The First Community Bank of Mercersburg. This was effective December 15, 2014. The address, tax ID and ABA number remain the same. Email is now first initial/last and website is now
Bill Bowers Tire & Auto Center changes ownership
Bill Bowers Tire & Auto Center announced that on January 1, 2015, the business entity and ownership will be changing. Instead of a sole proprietorship, William H. Bowers will now co-own with Chad E. Bingaman. The company entity is changing to BBTA, LLC, DBA: Bill Bowers Tire & Auto Center. They will continue to operate much the same way. Please contact Chad regarding any questions, or additional information that you may need in order to update your records.
Political Vibe Debuts on NewsTalk 103.7 FM
A new talk show has joined the Saturday morning line-up on NewsTalk 103.7 FM (WEEO). “Political Vibe,” co-hosted by Michele Jansen, the station's News Director, and Waynesboro attorney Clint Barkdoll, features in-depth interviews and conversations with political movers and shakers in the Tri-State.
“Political Vibe” can be heard at 11:00 AM every Saturday, and follows two other local shows, “Square Talk on the Markets,” hosted by Patrick Ryan, and featuring financial advisor David Pankiw, from Cubic Advisors at 9:00 AM, and “The Law Hour” with Clint Barkdoll, Steve Kulla and Matt Stewart, from the law firm Kulla, Barkdoll, & Stewart, a general practice firm with office locations in Waynesboro and Chambersburg at 10:00 AM. Both are call-in shows offering listeners financial and legal advice.
NewsTalk 103.7 General Manager Pat Ryan says, “We're excited to add 'Political Vibe' to our programming line-up, and in its first two outings has received tremendous response.” Ryan also said, “There are other new programs in the pipeline as well, including a daily morning program called 'First News.' I think listeners are going to love our new offerings.
Peak Performance Moves
Peak Performance has moved to a new location in the Borough of Greencastle. They are located at 60 South Washington Street. Customer parking is located in the parking lot behind the building. The company was previously located in Shady Grove.
Making A Difference
Residents of Greencastle-Antrim, and visitors, enjoy the various activities of Heritage Christmas. This event draws people to our community. The Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce recognizes the following businesses for supporting Heritage Christmas 2014. Thank you for making a difference!
Platinum Sponsors Bronze Sponsors
Antrim Way Honda Carl’s Drug Store
F&M Trust E.L.M. Department Store
Franklin County Visitors Bureau Inc. Summit Health
Graphics Universal Inc. Thorne & Hollingshead. Dr’s.
Keystone Ford
Lumber Direct Patron Sponsors
Manitowoc Cranes
M&T Bank APX Mitchell Machine Shop
Susquehanna Bank Balance Yoga and Wellness Studio
VerStandig Broadcasting Century Inc.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Gold Sponsor Del Martin Screen Printing and Embroidery, Inc.
Dick, Stein, Schemel, Wine & Frey, LLP
Corning Federal Credit Union Eberly’s Plumbing and Heating Inc.
First Community Bank of Mercersburg Greencastle Coffee Roasters
Green Grove Gardens Greencastle Eye Care Center
The Record Herald Kenawell State Farm Insurance
Kline’s Grocery
Silver Sponsor Kuddle Kennels
Mason-Dixon BBQ Service
Antrim Insurance Agency Quad State Air Compressor Sales and Service
Bell Insurance Smith Elliot Kearns & Company LLC
Echo Pilot Ted Mercado State Farm Insurance
E.L.M. Shoes VFW Post 6319
McCrea Equipment Company Zimmerman & Son Funeral Home
Mikie’s Ice Cream & Green Cow Gifts
Orrstown Bank
The Jewelry Shop
Waste Management
Other Sponsor
WertimeGuyer LLP
Chamber recognized for Service
“The Peer Leaders” sponsored an activity at the Greencastle-Antrim High School encouraging the student body to thank different men and women as well as organizations for service to the community. The Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce was one of the organizations chosen. We received several thank you cards from students. We are able to work with the music department and drama club in several areas. The middle school band performs at the “Evening Tribute to Veterans”. The senior high and middle school choirs perform on the square during Heritage Christmas Fridays. The drama club organizes students who dress up as our holiday characters who entertain and greet people on the square. The Business Education Partnership committee chaired by Georgia Barvinchack also works with the school to support programs involving career exploration. I also know a number of individuals involved with the chamber volunteer to conduct exit interviews for seniors. Their recognition of our efforts to serve the community is much appreciated.
Orrstown Bank pays it forward for the holidays
Orrstown Bank team members coordinated holiday giving projects to help some neighbors who need it.
“It’s the season of giving, and our community has been so good to us. We wanted to pay it forward,” said Barb Brobst, Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Orrstown Bank.
Chris Brooks, a loan business systems analyst at the bank’s Chambersburg-based operations center, collected stocking stuffers to deliver to cancer patients at Penn State Hershey Medical Center who can’t get home for Christmas.
Brooks saw a post on Facebook from a nurse asking for donations and she felt the need to help. “I can’t imagine what it would be like to be stuck in the hospital on Christmas. Stocking stuffers seemed like the least I could do,” said Brooks.
“Plus, I hate cancer!” she added.
Traci Yohe, loan quality control specialist, and Amanda Hallyburton, loan servicing supervisor, from the operations center organized a Christmas stocking decorating contest during the employee holiday party to raise money for Boys and Girls Club of Chambersburg and Shippensburg.
“This not only encourages team work and raises morale, it gives us an opportunity to raise money for charity,” said Yohe.
The bank’s Mechanicsburg branch on Baden Powell Lane volunteered for shifts ringing the bell at the Wal-Mart on Carlisle Pike for the Salvation Army. “We thought it would be something great for the community that we could do as a team,” said Mike Byerly, branch executive officer.
Many other Orrstown Bank locations also collected the money they would typically spend on gifts for each other and donated it to local families in need throughout.
“We feel as though our money is better spent this way rather than exchanging gifts with each other,” said Rachel Grimm, executive officer for the bank’s Greencastle branch.
JACOB H. KAUFMAN, CPA, CVA RECEIVES
CHAMBERSBURG AREA CHAMBER AWARD FOR
2014 BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR
Jacob H. Kaufman, CPA, CVA has been recognized as the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce 2014 Business Person of the Year. Jake was nominated by Mr. Harold Brake for his business accomplishments, his contributions to economic growth and development in the Chambersburg area, his civic contributions and his leadership.
Jake joined SEK&Co in 1989 and has been a Member since 1992. He is a lead member of the firm’s Business Valuation Team and serves individual and small business clients in the Accounting Services and Tax Departments in the firm’s Chambersburg office. He has served on the board of the Chambersburg Area Development Corporation since 1988, which makes him the longest-serving director, and is also a past president. For the last 10 years, he has served on the board of Cumberland Valley Regional Development
Corporation. Jake is a current member and past president of the Chambersburg Exchange Club and also serves on the board of Montessori Academy.
SMITH ELLIOTT KEARNS & COMPANY, LLC
MEMBER APPOINTED TO NATIONAL COMMITTEES
John R. Schnitzer, CPA, Managing Member of Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC (SEK&Co) has been appointed to the 2015 Firm Management Committee and the 2015 Nominating Committee for PKF North America (PKF NA). PKF NA is a membership association comprised of 99 independent accounting and consulting firms in North America who share resources such as education, client service, best practices, marketing and various ranges of expertise.
John joined the firm 29 years ago after graduating from Shippensburg University and was elected Managing Member in 2010. In addition to his managing duties, John provides consulting and business planning services to closely-held businesses, manufacturers, contractors, and healthcare providers.
Building Our Strengths
The Members of Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC (SEK&Co)
are pleased to announce the following staff members were promoted from Supervisors to Managers effective January 1, 2015.
Shannon K. Geiman, CPA joined the Hanover office of SEK&Co in 2009 with more than 15 years of public accounting experience. She provides accounting and tax services to small and medium sized business entities with an emphasis in multi-state taxation. Shannon is a graduate of West Virginia
University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
Judy K. Hebb, CPA joined SEK&Co’s Hagerstown office in 2008. She specializes in providing tax and accounting services to a wide variety of businesses and individuals. She received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Shepherd University.
MEMBER APPOINTED TO NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Scot E. Orndorff, CPA, Member of Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC (SEK&Co) has been appointed to the 2015 Accounting and Auditing Committee for PKF North America (PKF NA). PKF NA is a membership association comprised of 99 independent accounting and consulting firms in North America who share resources such as education, client service, best practices, marketing and various ranges of expertise.