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Spaulding Equipment CompanyP.O. Box 200
Clover, VA 24534(434) 735-8161
FAX (434) 735-8628
www.spauldingequipment.net
WilliamsTransportation & Storage Inc.
1428 Goodyear Blvd. Danville, VA 24541Toll free: 866-849-1599 434-791-2980
www.williamstransportinc.com
For every rod and reel purchased, receive a hat/tie fishing clasp with this coupon
Bevell’s Hardware109 North High St., Blackstone, VA
Mon-Fri. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. * Sat. 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Sun. 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Hunting/Fishing licenses for Fort Picket and Virginia434-292-7208
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Metal pallet racks for burley to-bacco. Call 336-364-2971
Working to grow your business
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Serving the agricultural community for over 50 years
State Farm®Providing Insurance and Financial ServicesHome Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710
Todd M. Breaux, Agent13995 US Highway 29, Suite 700Chatham, VA 24531-5278Bus: 434-432-5461 Fax: [email protected]
The greatest compliment you can give is a referral.
Portable Units, Steel Con-struction, Sale or Rent, Fast Delivery, Storage Trailers
40 & 20 foot containers
1985 Dodge pickup, $650 or best offer; aluminum dog box with two compartments, $150; chainsaw, $50, call Richard at 434-378-9984 (cell), 434-676-9399 (home)
Table top grill press on a cylinder metal stand. $65. 434-575-1919
Tenn. walking stud, brown/white, born 2-18-11, has 2 blue eyes, halter on and lead-ing. No papers. Will work on ground work. Will be ready to leave by May. Deposit will hold. 434-324-4884
Southern Pride Timber, does pine thinning and clear cuts.
Pays good prices and nego-tiates.
434-294-6984VA Sharp Log-ger ID #2509
Horses
3 Belgian draft horses, all mares 7-10 years old, $1,000-$1,500 each. 1 draft cross mare, 12-16 years old, easy keeper, has been ridden on trails and shown in Western Pleasure, $800. Burkeville, VA, 804-615-3119.
DogsFree: 3-year old neutered male Siberian Husky. Friendly. Needs room to run. Burkeville, VA 804-615-3119
Adjustable ladder racks (square and round) that fit vans;Riding mowers, make an offer;Two camper shells, 6 ft. and 8 ft.;Side-by-side refrigerator, almond color; 8 ft. ladder rack, fits full-size trucks; Two gas cooking grills; 1983 18 ft. pull-behind camper (not pop up type); 6 ft. 4 x 4 six posts. 434-390-2188
Old Nottoway AntiquesHours: Mon-Sat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. * Sun., 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
6254 Old Nottoway Rd., Crewe, VA 23930A DAILY CHANGING INVENTORY OF ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE AMERICAN FURNITURE, GLASS-
WARE AND PRIMITIVES.DEALERS WELCOME! GOURMET WHOLE BEAN
COFFEES ALSO AVAILABLE.434-378-4575
For display ad prices, call 434-548-8564 or e-mail: [email protected]
Quality horse hay from Penn-sylvania, all varieties, square bales, large and small quantities available. For more information, call Emma, 804-337-7825
Hay/Straw
GolfKing Cobra offset golf club driver, high inertia, right-handed, like new, Golf Pride grip, $100, 434-696-2270
Exercise equipment. Lifestyler Cardioforce Total Body Work-out. $25 Call 434-696-2270
Exercise
4 x 4 round bales of fescue/orchard grass. $25 each. Call Tim @ 434-728-0090.
Ruben’s Too2449 Franklin Turnpike
Danville, VA 24540434-836-8302
6 a.m.-8:30 p.m. (Mon-Fri)6 a.m.-2 p.m. (Sat)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner (Mon-Fri)Breakfast, lunch (Sat)
Junk metal wanted, cars, appli-ances, etc. Call 434-489-2102
Wanted
For Sale: Love seat with otto-man. Very good condition. 434-292-3040Furniture
Ruben’s Restaurant5000 Riverside DriveDanville, VA 24541434-822-2013
6:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. (Mon-Sat)Breakfast, lunch, dinner (Mon-Sat)
318 running motor. Doesn’t have fuel pump, starter or car-buretor. 434-432-4771
Auto Parts
Lots of yard sale items, asbes-tos shingle cutter; old tape holder; table saw; grinder; dvds/vhs movies; power steering pumps; Dodge valve covers; muffler 2 in. pipe; Jeep trailer hitch w/ball; intake manifold Dodge 318/283; air filter cover 2 barrel; lots of nuts, bolts, screws, lawn mower wheels, old scales, porcelain doll. 434-324-4884.
Hay for sale, clover/fescue mix, square bales, 60-70 pounds, no rain, barn kept, this past season’s cutting. $3.75 a square bale. Lo-cated in the Gretna area. 434-324-4884
To all music fans….The Southside Virginia Opry entertains at the Victoria/Lunenburg
Community Center in Victoria, Va., off Route 40, the first and third Saturday of March and April. Good community music… “LIVE” … From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Show tickets at the door… Only $6. For more information, call 434-767-1210.
Computer programmer, 33 years experience, Looking to tutor in Math. Gretna area 434-656-8022. Ask for Raul
Education
Like new. Burgundy leather recliner; matching full-size 3-seat reclining sofa, Oak enter-tainment ctr.w/2 side cabinets (each has 3 glass shelves and 2 drawers), 50” HD Zenith TV, Oak curio cabinet, Rocking chair, Oak tables. 434-736-0636
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Rocky Womack Communications, 328 Brentwood Drive, Danville, VA 24540
Autos
Two Ford Mustangs, 1974 and 1978 for parts. 434-454-7604
’55 Chevrolet ton truck’66 Galaxie 500‘66 Dodge Signet’77 Pontiac LJ Edition434-390-2188
Two transmissions, 2 speed power glide 400; 350 turbo transmission; 350 Oldsmobile rocket heads; Dodge straight 6 engine 434-390-2188
Looking for a motorcycle, cash or partial trade. 434-390-2188
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Wanted good cylinder head or 1994 Hyundai Elantra 1.8 en-gine. Call 434-713-9806
1949 Ford transmission, 1956 Chevrolet truck hood, loads of new 3/8 and 5/8 bolts and nuts. Many other items. 434-372-4064
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(NU)—You often hear that you should match your home’s design to your personality and interests, but few color swatches come with names like “Reads Paranormal Romance Novels,” “Hikes on Week-ends,” or “Gleek.” To help you figure out what color palettes will best suit your person-ality, Mohawk Flooring (www.mohawkflooring.com) provides the fol-lowing quiz:
What is your design personality?
You’re making big plans for the weekend. What are they?(A) Participating in a charity walk(B) Antique shopping(C) Inviting friends over for dinner(D) Touring a haunted house
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farmer’s market(B) A Moroccan tangerine cooked in an authentic ceramic pot(C) Macaroni and cheese, with chocolate chip cookies for dessert(D) A decadent chocolate mousse
What’s hanging on your wall?(A) A batik tapestry made by an Indonesian women’s collective(B) Framed vintage travel posters(C) Family photographs(D) An Edvard Munch print or, alternatively, an Edward Cullen poster
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Mostly A’s idealists. Those out to save the world will feel at home with Earth-inspired colors, such as co-coa, cinnamon, stone and taupe. In addition to choos-ing a natural color palette, look for products that con-form to your ideals, such as green-certified carpeting made from recycled materi-als. For example, Mohwak SmartStrand Featuring Du-Pont Sorona is 37 percent bio-based.
Mostly B’s eclectic. You love authentic and vintage finds and enjoy layering colors and patterns. Try shades like rose, olive, turquoise and seafoam.
Mostly C’s homebody. You’re all about warmth and comfort, and you like to keep things cozy and intimate. Vary between neutral colors and warm shades.
Mostly D’s mysterious stranger. You appreciate ro-mance and intrigue. Evoke an Old World sense of fan-tasy with deep, rich shades of navy, purple, red and teal. Exotic hardwood floors with deep, rich hues add to the veiled allure. ST
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What colors best fit your personality
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Gina’s Family Restaurant2410 North Main St.(Next to Old Dutch Shopping Center)
Danville, VA 434-836-4399
Breakfast Special2 eggs, bacon or sausage, biscuitsor toast, 1 side item, $3.75
Dinner SpecialMeat and 2 vegetables, choice ofbiscuit, cornbread or roll, $5.25
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Piano Tuning and Repair ServiceRichmond to Danville, all of South-
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(NU)—To paraphrase Mark Twain, “Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I’ve done it thousands of times.” Setting a goal, whether it be to lose weight, earn a pro-motion or spend more time with your family, is easy—it’s carrying through that proves problem-atic. And yet, the world’s most successful people are intensely goal-oriented. They know what they want, and they focus on achieving it every day. So what’s the difference between a top executive and everybody else? “The fact is that successful people fail far more than unsuccessful people,” says Brian Tracy, a top management consultant, in a recent Q&A with SUCCESS Magazine. “Successful people try more things, fall down, pick themselves up and try again—over and over before they finally win.” So how can you learn to quit giving up on your goals? SUCCESS Magazine offers the fol-lowing tips for more successful goal-setting:
Write down a list of goals. Cynthia Kersey, author of “Unstoppable: 45 Powerful Stories of Perseverance and Triumph from People Just Like You,” suggests focusing on how you want to be remembered. “List the qualities, deeds and
characteristics for which you would like to be remembered by your friends, spouse, children, co-workers, the community and even the world.”
Set out a plan to ac-complish your goals. Tracy suggests listing what little steps will take you to your goal, then organizing them by priority and se-quence. Figure out how much time and money you will need to accomplish your goals, and revisit and revise your plan accordingly.
Manage your mindset. Keep your focus by surrounding yourself with people who will help you accomplish your goals. Arrange your workspace and home so you’ll be reminded of your commitments. “When you form the habit of starting your productivity earlier in the day, associating with more positive people, manag-ing the news and information you feed your mind, controlling the language you use—especially the ways in which you describe yourself—you will find it easier to succeed,” says Jim Cathcart, professional speaker and founder of the Cathcart Institute Inc. “Become the person who would achieve your goals and who would deserve them.”
For more information, visit www.SUCCESS.com. ST
The difference between success and failure? Suc-cessful people never stop trying.
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Attack of the chicken zombiesIf Darwin Only Knew
Tips on having fun without breaking the bank(NAPSA)—There’s good news for consumers looking for aggressive ways to cut costs and trim household budgets. Consumer advocate and money-savings expert Kim Danger has part-nered with Uniroyal Tire to produce a series of e-books and videos as a continuation of the “More Mileage for Your Money” campaign. The series of four e-books addresses the following topics:
Tips for financial security in the New Year—advice for managing finances, getting out of debt as well as credit card and banking tips to save money.
Pamper yourself for less—creative ideas for home-spa treatments, ways to manage stress and how to have a night out/in for less.
Back to school—how to find school or dorm supplies on a budget. Family fun & entertaining for less—date night, eating out and en-
tertaining at home on a budget.
The “More Mileage for Your Money” campaign was created with a focus on helping consumers combat rising gas costs and other automo-tive-related expenses. The public service campaign has now expanded
to include advice on a variety of other key budget items, as well as time-management issues. Danger will be giving television, print and ra-dio interviews nationwide to reassure Americans that having fun doesn’t have to break the bank. “Finances may seem overwhelming, but taking small steps to save can help improve Americans’ well-being,” said Danger. “Uniroyal and I both want to help families save so they can focus their money and time on the things they value most.” “Uniroyal’s partnership with Kim is an expansion of our mission to provide good-quality, affordable tires to drivers everywhere,” said Kaz Holley, Uniroyal Tire brand director. “Saving money has never been more important, not just saving on tires, but in all aspects of life.” For the free e-books and videos, visit UniroyalTires.com/more mile-ageforyourmoney. ST
By Barb Cohea
Some friends of mine have a farm where I visit and do farm stuff. They have several
free-range paddocks where the hens run around sing-ing “Born Free” and laying eggs in a movable roost. I love being the egg collector, or at least I did. I don’t know if you’ve heard of chicken at-tacks before. Like lots of crimes I think it is under-reported. Chicken attacks get the same kind of news coverage as abduction by space aliens. How-ever, I cannot believe I’m the only one to have ever been chicken-chased. So I’m breaking my silence and in the interest of the greater good revealing my story. I’m also hoping that my horrid chicken nightmares will disappear. The day of attack was calm, and cool, flow-ers blooming in profusion. I spent a glorious
day singing Edelweiss and spinning around like Julie Andrews on the mountaintop in the Sound of Music, and petting baby goats. Now it was time for the evening egg collection. Driving a flatbed, muscle golf cart my egg baskets and several buckets of organic supple-mental chicken feed stowed in back, I drove off to paddock No. 4; the farthest from any sort of rescue. I entered the paddock as I’d done countless times before, the tranquil demeanor of 300 chickens never indicating anything amiss. I hauled a grain bucket to the feed station, dumped grain down the top, and out the bot-tom it spilled. Chickens started running—toward me and the feed station—as fast as chickens can run, which has been clocked at the speed of an angry hippopotamus, approxi-mately 35 miles per hour (mph). I dropped the bucket and backed away. There was the terri-fying sound of 300 pairs of flapping wings, yet no one was flying. The fastest were first at the trough and crowded out the rest. Now, remember the opening scene in Juras-sic Park II where the little girl is attacked by the tiny featherless proto-chickens? It was just like that. In unison, the left-behind hens spun on their chicken heels and focused on me like paparazzi at a Britney Spears sighting. Operat-
ing with one collective consciousness they rushed me wobbling back and forth in forma-tion, screaming whoo-whoo. I backed up to the egg mobile which means I was dumber than the chickens. They used the classic pin-cer movement practiced by Zulu warriors and the U.S. Marines. Surrounded, I was cut off from my golf cart. Retreating to the bench used to reach the highest nests, I figured I was out of reach. But eyes wide-open with a glassy stare, Hen Leader jumped up next to me. I grabbed for the eggs from the nearest nest. The egg I threw ricocheted off her head into the massing hens below and broke. The chicken army turned. I was as surprised as they weren’t. They charged the splattered egg and went cannibal all over it. Yes, I should have made my move, but didn’t and now I had a herd of aroused hens jumping, flap-ping, and crowding my stronghold. There was one thing left to do. I hurled eggs, clear-ing a path to freedom chased by chickens pecking at my ankles. You know my so-called friends didn’t be-lieve me. And when we went back to collect eggs 300 docile hens didn’t even flutter a feather. The egg count was way under expec-tation; I had sort of left out the part about how I escaped, and they docked me my 50-cent pay on account of—they said—my scar-ing the chickens. Next time, I’ll be in camou-flage and packing a stun-gun. ST
A new series of e-books offers consumers tips on saving and cutting costs while still having fun and pampering themselves.
Shape yourself into a mas-ter salesperson
Granite countertops still top list of home improvements
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(NU)—Even if you’ve never so much as sold candy door-to-door for a school fundraiser, you have sales experience. You sell an idea when you persuade someone to your point of view or an image when you meet someone for the first time. So, even if you don’t plan on becoming a pro-fessional salesperson, you adapt some of the traits of a master salesperson. “I’ve met a tremendous amount of talented, successful people. They’ve taught me a great deal, and I’ve appreci-ated every one of them,” said the late Paul J. Meyer, author of “Pink Slip Proof: How to Control All Future Pay-checks.” “When you look closely, it’s no secret how they arrived at their present income and position.” In his book, Meyer listed five basic qualities shared by every mas-ter salesperson:
1. All master salespeople are persuasive and convincing. The ability to persuade isn’t limited to leaders—anytime you help someone see something your way, you have made a sale. Top salespeople use every technique at their disposal, including stories, dreams, color and humor.
2. All master salespeople focus on service. Meyer cited the “golden rule” of service—serve others as you would like to be served. A salesperson who goes out of their way to focus on service will likely win their customers’ loyalty.
3. All master salespeople are honest. If you’re a known liar, no one’s going to trust you enough to buy what you’re selling. “Top salespeople are honest, keep their word, work hard, are responsible, incredibly dependable and act with complete integrity in all they do,” said Meyer.
4. All master salespeople are self-motivating. Master sales-people motivate themselves to accomplish goals, no matter how they feel or what other people say. “Self-motivation requires the development of inner strength, conscious will-power, overwhelming desire, and the determination to reach any goal you personally want to achieve,” said Meyer.
5. All master salespeople care about other people. The best salespeople genuinely want to leave their clients better off than they found them—they’re not selling to make money, but to give their clients a needed product or ser-vice.
For more tips from Paul J. Meyer, purchase the book “Pink Slip Proof: How to Control All Future Paychecks.” ST
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(NU)—Despite the sputtering economy, consumer spending on home renovation re-mains healthy. Across the nation, homeown-ers are investing in home remodeling pro-jects—especially kitchen makeovers—either to make their homes more appealing to buyers or more comfortable and en-joyable while they ride out the housing slump. And one of the most popular home im-provements is, once again, granite counter-tops. A recent study of 10,000 consumers, conducted by the Re-search Institute for Cooking and Kitchen Intelligence, found that kitchen renovations remain at the top of the list for consumers seeking to add value to their homes. When the study asked homeowners, “If you were chang-ing your kitchen now and had no budget constraints, what improve-ment would you make?” Granite countertops were among the kitchen features they coveted most. Many consumers are tightening their belts but remain eager for gran-ite countertops, according to Garis Distelhorst, executive vice presi-dent of the Marble Institute of America, the nation’s leading natural stone association. “Historically, consumers recognize that granite countertops enhance the value of a home in ways few other improvements can,” said Dis-telhorst, “No other countertop surface can measure up to granite in terms of practicality, timeless beauty, durability and safety. This natu-ral stone has held its value in ways more trendy materials have not.” Consumers continue to invest confidently in kitchen makeovers be-cause the projects typically increase the resale value of their homes. In the last five years, kitchen remodeling projects have generally re-turned 80 to 85 percent of consumers’ investments, according to the “Cost versus Value Report” from Remodeling magazine. Because kitchen renovations increase resale values, experts agree that if consumers can only afford to renovate one room in their homes, it should be the kitchen. In fact, an all-new kitchen “that looks great and is fun to work in” was the top priority of 2,200 home enthu-siasts surveyed recently by Better Homes and Gardens magazine. “What we’ve discovered is that the home continues to be our emo-tional center and the sweet spot of everyday life,” said Gayle Butler, Better Home’s editor in chief. “Economic uncertainty aside, we won’t stop spending, improving and dreaming.” For more information, visit the Marble Institute Web site, www.usenaturalstone.com. ST
The best salespeople truly care about their clients.
Even during a recessed economy and poor housing market, kitchen renovations remain at the top of the list for consumers looking to add value to their homes.
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(NAPS)Dear Mitch: I have a 1997 Ford Contour with a 2.0L Zetec engine and automatic transmission. My steering wheel vibrates excessively when I’m stopped at a light with the transmission in drive and my foot on the brake. When this happens, the tachometer shows ap-proximately 500 rpms. I’ve had it into the dealer, and he says he can’t do anything about it. He has tried new engine mounts, but they didn’t help. What gives?------Jani B.
Answer: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but vibrat-ing Contours are pretty common. Before you resign yourself to a life of shaking while driving, ask your mechanic to install what we call a flight recorder. Named after the black boxes made famous in airplanes, this device will record the reading on your vehicle when the vibrating happens. Your mechanic can look at the results on his diagnostic equipment. If this fails, just say the vibrating is a luxury massage feature on your Contour and watch your friends turn green with envy.
Dear Mitch: How do I find maintenance and repair records on my 1996 BMW 218I con-vertible that I just purchased?------Holly A.
Answer: I assume the person you bought it from didn’t have these records, so I hope you trust the seller enough to know that he or she didn’t stick you with a lemon. This is al-ways a risk when buying a vehicle from anybody but a well-respected dealer or com-pany. My lecture aside, finding the complete records for your vehicle will be next to impossi-ble. Try taking it to your nearest BMW dealer and through the VIN number, they should be able to tell you what other BMW dealers have done to it. Also, run your VIN through the Carfax (www.carfax.com) or AutoCheck (www.autocheck.com) services to see if your Beemer has been in any major accidents or is a salvage vehicle.
Mitch Kudler, an operations manager at iMotors, has over 16 years of automotive re-pair experience and is a certified master technician. Questions about car buying or re-pair can be e-mailed to [email protected]. For more information about buying a used vehicle, call toll-free, 1-888-IMOTORS (1-888-466-8677) or visit www.imotors.com. ST
(1) In what type of institution was The Facts of Life set?
(2) Who created the characters Clem Kadiddlehop-per and The Mean Widdle Kid?
(3) What was Carol Burnett’s 1990s comedy series called?
(4) What was the name of the father in All in the Family?
(5) Which sitcom, premiered in 1988, featured Dr. Harry Weston?
(1) What election year saw bumper stickers read-ing “Wallace, Wallace, Uber Alles”?
(2) What 20th-century conflict was dubbed the “forgotten war” despite 54,246 U.S. deaths?
(3) What single name is more commonly applied to Holy Roman Emperor Charles the Great?
(4) What had Pliny the Younger seen erupt when he wrote: “We were terrified to see everything changed, buried ashes like snowdrifts”?
(5) What Alabama city saw state troopers attack Civil Rights marchers on Edmund Pettis Bridge?
(1) Which book of the Old Testament is a collec-tion of moral and ethical maxims?
(2) What is the title shared by four books of the New Testament?
(3) Who committed suicide after receiving 30 pieces of silver as a payment for betraying his master?
(4) Who was the brother of Martha, raised from the dead by Jesus?
(5) Where was Jesus arrested?
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(NU)—For many pet owners and their pets, money is no object. But expenses like food, grooming, routine vet care, toys and kennel-ing can add up quickly, making it difficult for budget conscious pet owners to afford their shaggy partners. According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, the average annual cost of keeping a dog exceeds $1,200. For frugal pet owners who want to provide the best possible care to their furry
Five ways frugal pet owners can save
friends while keeping costs low, here are five tips:
1. Stay on top of your dog’s medical needs. Some owners may attempt to cut costs by visiting the veterinarian less often, but this may cost more in the long run. Routine check-ups can catch minor problems before they be-come major health issues. If check-ups or vaccinations are out of your budget, look out for clinics, where vets will vaccinate or spay and neuter pets at reduced costs.
2. Take care of your dog’s mouth. Teeth cleanings at the vet are very costly and can be avoided completely if pet owners choose to take oral care into their own hands by brushing their dogs’ teeth. See Pet savings on Page 8
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(NAPSA)Dear Auto Andy: My 17-year-old daughter recently got her license. In addition to her part-time job, she will be involved in several school activities, which involve early arrival and late afternoons at school. Since she has proven she’s careful and responsible, we’d like to reward her with her own car. Are there special things we should look for in a used car for a young driver?---Thanks E.K.
Dear E.K.: I am glad to see that your teen waited until she was 17 to get her license. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 16-year-old drivers are 12 times more likely to be involved in vehicle crashes than any other age group. Experts say that hold-ing off just that one year can save the life of a teen. To answer your question, I consulted the experts at the Carfax Teen Resource Center (www.carfax.com, and click on the “Safe Teen Driving Resource Cen-ter” link), a place where parents and teens can go to learn about safe teen driving as well as pick up a few tips about buying safe used cars for teens. Their experts say:
Old, Large and Solid: When buying for a new, young driver, buy “Old, Large and Solid.” A classic station wagon or a full-size sedan (with a small engine) is good for teens.
Know Your Compacts: The wrong compact model can spell disas-ter. Compact cars with a wheelbase of 100 inches or less are involved in twice as many fatal crashes as are larger vehicles. Lack of weight is the biggest drawback in smaller cars.
Vehicle History: As always, check the vehicle’s history to assure that it is a safe, reliable vehicle with no hidden problems from its past. A Carfax Vehicle History Report can uncover odometer rollback, salvage records and accident records—things that will seriously affect your decision to put your teen in that car. This is a great resource center because it also allows you to see the driving laws in the state, interact with various experts in the safe-driving arena, and even sign up for a free e-mail service that delivers safe-driving tips straight to your e-mailbox each week. For parents with teens—a place like this can be invalu-able. Good luck, E.K., and happy safe driving to you and your teen.-----Andy ST
When buying a car for a young driver, think “old, large and solid.” Be sure to check the car’s history online.
If a dog’s teeth are healthy, oral care probiotics such as Teddy’s Pride (www.myteddyspride.com)
are a good substitution to brushing to offer fresh breath and whiter, cleaner teeth. Pet owners simply sprinkle the odorless, tasteless probiotics on their dog’s food once a day.
3. Buy in bulk. Buying large amounts of pet food at once can help you save, not only on the food itself, but also on the gas needed to get to the store. Just be sure to purchase a high-quality dog food, as poor nutrition can negatively affect your dog’s health.
4. Groom your pet at home. Grooming expenses can add up quickly. Trimming nails and washing pets
yourself can lead to big savings each month. Just be sure to do your research first to avoid mis-takes that could be detri-mental to your pet’s health.5. Treat common ail-ments, your-self. You may want to talk to your vet to
develop the best treatment plan for your specific pet for fleas, ticks and heartworms. This will also re-quire a bit of research, but it will be much less ex-pensive to order the treatment yourself than to con-sult a vet for each individual ailment.
For more information, visit www.teddyspride.com. ST
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Routine check-ups help save pet owners money in the long run.
Joke of the Month girlfriend started fussing, so I grabbed a glass of water and swal-lowed the two pills. The pain went away. What a blessing! Can I have two more pills?”The doctor replied, “Son, you don’t need two more pills. If you stay with her for a lifetime, you’ll need these.” He reached into a cabinet, pulled out a heavy, 2 liter bottle of pills and handed them to the young man.“Doc, why so many?”The doctor answered, “Son, if you marry that woman, you’re going to need all the aspirin you can get.” ST
