Monthly Newsletter from
AUGUST 2012
Olmsted Auto Care
27098 Cook Road
Olmsted Twp. 440-427-9310
[email protected]
Olmstedautocare.com
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A Newsletter You Can Use •Come Along for the Ride!
THANK YOU!
BRIAN EDGEHOUSE
AARON BRADISH
PAT CLEARY JR.
JOHN MILKULKA
TRACY COATS
GLORIA PASCIAK
MICHELLE FLURY
KEEP LAUGHING
DID YOU KNOW
What was the original name of Mickey Mouse? Mickey
Mouse was originally called Mortimer until Walt Disney
changed it shortly after his creation.
Does Canada have a queen or a president? Canada
actually has both—the queen of Canada is also the
Queen of England.
How many hotdogs do American people eat each
year? Americans consume 20 billion hotdogs each
year.
Coca-Cola used to be the most popular brand name in
the world. What brand overtook it in the mid-nineties
as the most widely recognized? The fast-food chain
McDonalds.
How long does it take the average person to fall
asleep? While it varies from person to person, the average person falls asleep after seven minutes.
The island of Bermuda is not a sovereign nation.
Which country owns it? Great Britain owns the island
of Bermuda.
1950’s Fun Facts
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There were 2,200 drive-in movie theatres (twice as
many as in 1949)
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Haloid Corporation (later renamed Xerox) develops
Trivia Contest
When does summer start in
Australia?
the first xerographic copy machine.
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Peanuts debuted on October 2, 1950.
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The stuff of grilled cheese sandwiches arrived,
KRAFT® Deluxe process cheese slices are introduced.
A. March
B. June
C. December
Prices...
Call us at 440-427-9310 with the correct
answer and we will put everyone that
calls in a drawing for a FREE lunch at:
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A House cost: $14,500
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Average income: $3,216
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Ford car: $1339-$2262
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Admiral "home entertainment" TV system: $549.50
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Milk: .82 cents
LAST MONTH”S TRIVIA WINNER
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Gas: .20 cents
Jack Thomas
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Bread .14 cents
Quince
Ten Summer Driving Tips for Your Family Vacation
Before you blow out of town and head out on the road en route to your family vacation, take heed of these summer
driving tips. You can save yourself time, money and more than a little aggravation.
Plan ahead. Do whatever it takes to firm up as many details of your trip as possible – before you head out on the
road. Get brochures for stops or sightseeing along the way, stock up on items you’ll need for your trip, pack lightly,
and go over your itinerary often. Don’t try to cram too much into the time you’ve got, but do have some optional
activities or places to visit if the weather turns nasty or you wind up with extra time on your hands.
Safety check your car. Anytime you’re going on an extended trip with the family, do a safety check of your car.
Check all tires for the proper air pressure (do this in the morning when the tires are cool), fluid levels, and have any
necessary repairs completed. A good tune-up may be just what your car needs – for your peace of mind and your
family’s safety.
Map it out. Plug in your destination to your GPS (OnStar, Garmin, Tomtom, Magellan, etc.), but don’t just rely on
that to get you where you need to go. Always bring paper maps with you. Besides being a back-up to GPS, maps
are a convenient way to look up alternate routes and “see” the distance you’ll be traveling.
Gas up in the morning. Be sure to fill the tank all the way, but don’t overfill it. When you’re low on fuel during the
trip, use Gas Buddy or similar apps to find the nearest station with the best gas prices.
Avoid peak traffic hours. Nothing gets you more frazzled than sitting in traffic. Besides wasting fuel and increasing emissions, you’re not getting to your destination in a timely fashion. Avoid this by steering clear of major traffic
congested areas during peak hours. Plan a stop so you get past this crush time and then get back on the road.
Take frequent breaks. Every long road trip is grueling. Sitting in the car is tough on everyone in the family. Make
frequent stops to stretch your legs, play with the kids, eat a picnic lunch or see an attraction. This will make the
journey much more fun and cut down on travel fatigue.
Bring snacks and water. There’s nothing worse than being thirsty and hungry and you’ve got nothing to offer. Always bring nourishing snacks and plenty of water so you’re not in this predicament. Moist towellettes for a quick
clean-up are a must. A small cooler with a few bottles of water and a snack pack of your favorites are perfect. Remember that just because you’re on the road, the snacks don’t have to be unhealthy. You can buy nut clusters,
power bars, or mini bags of pretzels. You’ll have more energy and the kids won’t be bouncing off the walls.
Don’t forget kids’ entertainment. This includes movies, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, coloring books, comics, novels –
whatever will keep your children entertained and occupied for long stretches at a time. Even a short stretch – until
they take a nap – will help ensure family peace along the way. Bring headphones for their electronic devices. And,
you can get containers that hang over the seats or you can use boxes with snap-on lids to help you get organized
for the ride. It will be easier for the kids to find things and keep things together and organized. They even sell kits
like that in the store just for when you are traveling.
Stop for mini-destinations. Part of your advance planning will really pay off here. When you know you’re going to
stop for a particular attraction, it makes getting there seem to take half the time. Be sure it’s something that the
family is looking forward to. AAA tour books are a great help, and they’re free (along with maps and Triptiks) when
you have AAA roadside assistance. Taking these breaks will help break up the drive. Stay overnight or sleep there
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Comments from Clients
This was my second time dealing with this
auto shop. In both cases, they were exceptional to deal with. The first repair came in
less than quoted. The second was as quoted. Now that I’ve found this competent repair facility, I won’t go any place else. I
couldn’t be more impressed with this
group. You can trust your car to them.
Tracy C.
Get your oil changed at Olmsted Auto Care in
August and we will donate $5.00 to Providence
House in Cleveland.
It’s Simple!
Call us at 440-427-9310
Tell Everyone You Know to call us for their oil
change and We’ll Donate $5.00 to the
Providence House to protect and care for
babies and children in crisis.
www.provhouse.org