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Above: Owners of C&E Insurance, Jon Christiana(left) and Crystal Ellis(right) with Marketing Director from Westminster American Insurance Company, Jack Rasmussen(center).
Every Year Westminster American Insurance Company takes the lead in encouraging employees, families, industry partners, local businesses, and agencies like us, C&E Insurance to collect care package items to send to soldiers in need. This year they collected over 3,300 pounds of care package items that were sent to 46 different groups found through agents, friends, goarmyparents.com, anysoldier.com, operationshoebox.com, and many other support websites.
The following note was received from soldier, Richard Boone, who is serving in Afghanistan.
“We received the two boxes today. I opened them and put them on the table and told everyone in the unit here to please take what you need. You have no idea what it means to us over here, living a dust bowl daily, what it is like to receive care packages from home. Every one of us want to say a great big thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
It is so important to help our soldiers and support the troops. Good efforts were made by our clients who helped us gather care packages. Thank You!
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Posted Tuesday, August 23 2011 12:15 PM
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Check out this fun article about local Dundalk Skateboarder Star, Buckey Lasek.
http://dundalk.patch.com/articles/dundalk-skateboard-star-in-ocean-city-event
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Posted Wednesday, July 27 2011 9:09 AM
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Check out this cool video showing how choosing an independent insurance agent, like one at C&E Insurance and Financial Services, will help you have more options when it comes to protecting the important things in life.
https://www.travelersagentvideo.com/VLP1CD91C.aspx
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Posted Monday, July 18 2011 10:53 AM
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Replace Your Windshield Wipers
The summertime is notorious for sudden, violent thunderstorms. When buckets of water are beating against your windshield, you need wipers that really work. Even more so at night, when a rain storm can decrease visibility to 15 or 20 feet in front of your vehicle.
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Powerful storms can dump a lot of water on your car. Can your windshield wipers handle the downpour?
Winter can be tough on windshield wipers. Ice, snow, salt and extreme temperatures make cracks and tears in the rubber that lower the effectiveness of the wipers. If your wipers are leaving visible streaks or take several passes to clear away light rain, they need to be replaced.
When replacing a wiper blade, it's better to replace the whole blade, not just the rubber part [source: NAPA Online]. Go to an auto parts store and they'll be able to give you the right blades for your make, model and year. If you've never replaced wiper blades before, it can be a little tricky. Just take your time, read the instructions carefully and everything should work out. It's also a good idea to observe the way your original wiper blades were attached. This may prove more valuable than anything printed on the new wiper blade box.
Clean Your Battery
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Corroded battery terminals prevent your car from running at its best. A paste of baking soda and water can clean it off.Wintertime is notorious for dead batteries and early morning jumpstarts. But the truth is that hot weather is even tougher on your battery.
Summer heat can speed up the chemical reaction inside a battery, causing the battery to be overcharged [source: CBS News]. This can dramatically shorten the lifespan of your battery. Heat can also damage the battery by evaporating internal battery fluid [source: Car Care Council].
The best way to keep your battery running smoothly is to keep it clean. Regularly detach the battery cables and wipe off the terminals. Make sure the battery is strapped down tightly and that all connections are secure.
If you suspect that your battery is being overcharged or isn't holding a charge well, take it to a service shop where they can run a quick battery inspection. And if you need to replace the battery, make sure that it's the right battery type for your specific make and model of car.
Source: How Stuff Works.com
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Posted Friday, July 08 2011 9:30 AM
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Check Your Tires
Tires are one of the most overlooked parts of a car. According the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), only one out of 10 drivers checks his or her tire pressure correctly, compared with almost seven out of 10 who wash their cars regularly [source: RMA]. But the truth is that an under-inflated, over-inflated, worn down or misaligned tire can be extremely dangerous, particularly in hot summer weather.
Tire pressure changes with the rising temperatures -- approximately one to two PSI (pounds per square inch) for every 10-degree increase in outside air temperature [source: RMA]. Consult your owner's manual or the sidewall of your tire to see what your tire pressure should be and check it with a hand pressure gauge or just let the guys at the service shop do it for you.
An under-inflated tire bulges outward and puts undo pressure on the sidewalls of the tire. With enough heat and pressure, that tire eventually will blow. An over-inflated tire, on the other hand, makes less contact with the road and can lead to hydroplaning in wet conditions.
Use the penny trick to see if you still have enough tread on your tires. Stick a penny in the tread, and if Lincoln's head disappears, you're good [source: CBS News]. Your local service shop or specialty tire store can also check your tires for proper alignment and balance.
And don't forget about your spare! There's no point in having a spare tire if your spare is in worse condition than the rest. Make sure the spare is properly inflated and has ample tread depth.
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Besides being a safety concern, improperly inflated and misaligned tires can lower your car's fuel economy. If your tires are a total of eight pounds under-inflated -- not uncommon at all -- you'll waste up to up to a gallon of gas per month [source: PartsAmerica.com].
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Posted Thursday, July 07 2011 12:21 PM
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