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Tires Become Sidewalks In my home town of New Rochelle, N.Y., city fathers have decided that trees and concrete sidewalks just don't get along. Tree roots kept heaving up the sidewalks and breaking them up. Instead of a new repaving job, New Rochelle, N.Y., is experimenting with a new idea that might lead to a truce between people and nature. The sidewalks are being replaced with walks made of recycled tires, a product that is supposed to flex as trees grow and be able to withstand cycles of freezing and thawing. The sidewalks are medium gray and resemble slate. They are not slippery and exceed Americans with Disabilities standards. It takes one tire to make one foot of rubber sidewalk, which will help reuse some of the 225 million tires disposed of in the U.S. every year. June Events
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June 12th Is National Automotive Service Professional's Day The day of the backyard mechanic has long since gone the way of the buggy whip. Modern cars and their electronics require service pros to keep them at their best. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), incorporated in 1972, established this special day to honor the commitment and dedication of automotive, truck, and collision technicians along with parts specialists and support professionals who serve the motoring public. To become ASE certified, technicians take special courses and voluntary testing. Today there are more than 420,000 ASE-certified professionals who work in dealerships, independent shops, service stations, collision repair shops and other automotive facilities. If you meet an ASE pro on June 12th, congratulate him or her on being a real professional. Today's Dads Are Present And Caring A wonderful thing has happened to fathers since the day of the "man in the gray flannel suit." That was in the 1950s and 1960s when kids were expected to be quiet, not bother Dad, and stay out of the way. It wasn't true of all dads, but it was for many. Their work was their primary interest and family came in a distant second. 
It took a couple of decades for things to change. By the 1980s, dads were beginning to take an interest in their sons and daughters. In the next decade, they were spending more time with them, but actually raising the family seemed to be the mother's job. Around the time of the millennium, a transformation was taking place. The great thing about it was that fathers were becoming involved in all aspects of their children's lives. That included sharing the responsibility and pleasure of bringing up their sons and daughters. 
It's a joy to watch today's dads as they interact with their children. They are involved in their kids' lives. They can change a diaper, take care of a 3-year-old, advise a middle-schooler, and give driving lessons. What's more, they are enjoying it. A sincere Happy Father's Day to all of the dads who work with us. The world will be a better place because of you and the capable children you are raising. 
Do You Have A Question About Car Maintenance That You Want Answered? We love to hear from all of our good friends and clients who enjoy reading our monthly newsletter. If you have a question about anything related to your vehicle, feel free to give us a call at 510-235-6000 or . |
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Flag Day, June 14: Proudly She Waves The sight of Old Glory waving in the breeze or being carried by an honor guard can stir the emotions of every American. When we see our flag, we think of a country where people are judged by who they are rather than by their religion or their national origin. In this country we are free to determine our own futures according to our own plans and the efforts we are willing to put fourth. More than ever, we think of our armed forces in Iraq and worldwide who are sacrificing months and years of their lives to defend us. They are often paying a dear price for their patriotism. Flying the flag reminds us that we are proud of our country and proud to be Americans. Charles Sumner eloquently expressed this spirit of patriotism when he wrote: There is the National Flag. He must be cold, indeed, who can look upon its folds rippling in the breeze without feeling pride of country.
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Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Special thanks go out to all of our clients and friends who graciously referred our shop to their friends and neighbors last month! Our business is built based on the positive comments and referrals from people just like you. We just couldn’t do it without you. Anthony Freeman & Nick Palaio Give That Mower A New Lease On Life If your lawn mower is a couple of years old and not running as it did when it was new, don't give up on it yet. The average life span of a mower in the U.S. is just three years. If an owner takes care of a mower, however, it can last far longer. 
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"My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived and let me watch him do it." -Clarence Kelland Take A Kid Fishing Reeling in a kid's first catch can be the spark that ignites a lifetime interest in fishing. To increase the likelihood of it happening, plan to go where fish are plentiful. A city park, a pay-per-catch pond, or a heavily stocked lake are good choices. Remember that fish like to swim in sandbars, deep edges, weed beds, and sunken islands. They also like artificial structures such as docks, piers, and fallen trees. A map of the lake will help you pick a spot where there are fish. |
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The Lighter Side Of Talking To God A man walking on the beach was deep in prayer. Then God spoke to him saying that because he had always been faithful, one wish would be granted to him. The man said he wanted a bridge to Hawaii so he could drive there. God said his materialistic wish was too difficult and it would take too many natural resources, and that he should think of another wish. The man thought for a time, then said he wished that he could understand his wife, know her feelings, what she wants, and why she gives him the silent treatment and says nothing is wrong. The Lord thought, then replied, "You want two lanes or four lanes on that bridge?" Sounds Like Fun Read the following nonsense phrases out loud until you "hear" the answer. All the answers are the names of real people. If you get stuck, put the inflection on another word. The Answers are below.
1. Gap Denim Ericka 6. Bee League Ram Happy Father's Day, Dad! Wondering what to say to your kid? One of these classic lines is sure to fit:
Thanks For The Kind Words "First is trust. I feel that I can trust that if Marty suggests work needs to be done, it does & that he will not suggest things that don’t…Honest & straight forward." -Lawr Michaels, El Cerrito, CA |
Congratulations To Every month, we choose a very special client of the month. It's our way of acknowledging our great clients and saying thanks to those that support our business with referrals and repeat business. This month's Client of the Month is Leslie Franco -for her positive attitude & good cheer. Do You Want To Win A Free 3-day / 2-night Mini-Vacation? Take the trivia challenge and you just might win! Each month we’ll give you a new trivia question. The first 10 people to call with the correct answer will be eligible to win. At the end of the month we’ll draw one lucky name. That winner will receive a certificate good for 3 fun-filled days and 2 exciting nights of deluxe hotel accommodations at one of 18 fantastic locations. Here is this month’s trivia question: "The new tire sidewalks will resemble what stone?"
(Hint: the answer is somewhere in this newsletter) Call right now with your answer! The answer to last month’s trivia challenge, "" was c) California, Florida, Texas. Congratulations to last month’s lucky winner Julie Jervey  |
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