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Dear Friend & Associate:
I am going to start this month's e-newsletter off by saying WOW it is HOT!! I hope everyone is finding ways to keep themselves cool during these dog days of summer. I know Kory is really enjoying our new pool. He actually has a tan for the first time ever and it starting to really enjoy swimming and the country!!
Many of you who know me, know that I have said for many years that when I retire and grow up I want to be a full time volunteer, so until I am able to retire and grow up (ha) I want to give ALL I can! I have always been told, do a good deed daily!! I have selected August 12th, to be a day for us to give back to our community! There is great satisfaction in assisting others, and everyday brings new and unexpected opportunities to lend a helping hand! A good deed could be as simple as opening a door for someone or lending a hand to a stranger either financially or with a little sweat equity! So I am requesting your help this month! We are sponsoring a GOODWILL drive for goods that others can benefit from. I am challenging you, my friends - customers - past clients - business partners and anyone else I can find to assist me and my team to FILL a semi-truck full of items that can be used in our local Goodwill Stores.
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Not only are we giving items that many need and can use, but we are also providing jobs for folks with disabilities and challenges in their lives. It is a great time to clean those garages and attics out - LET'S DECLUTTER!!! The truck will be parked at our Crye-Leike office located at 599 Sam Ridley Pkwy from 8-12pm on Saturday, August 12th and The Cooke Team will be on hand to take your gently used items and fill the truck!
I need your help and hope you will forward this email on to others who could assist us with our good deed! I think all of us will feel great about giving and many others will be thankful for our acts of kindness!
I know from speaking to alot of you, like me you feel very Blessed in your lives, now let's Bless someone else!
Sincerely,
Kendra Cooke
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Kendra's Vacation Tips:
Before hitting the road for that long awaited vacation here are some tips on preparing your vehicle:
- It's a good idea to conduct a thorough check of your car before a long trip, and to do a little preventative maintenance. It's also a good idea prepare some items to take with you in case of emergencies or problems on the road. Here are a few suggestions.
- What you take with you as an emergency or road-maintenance kit depends to some extent on the time of year you're traveling. If you're taking a winter trip, carrying an extra blanket, an ice scraper and a candle are all good items to take with you. If snowy or icy conditions are a possibility, you may want to carry a bag of cat litter to aid traction if you should get stuck.
- Regardless of the time of year, it's important to have jumper cables (figure A) in your vehicle in case you need help with a battery failure. Flares or orange cones are also a good idea in case of roadside emergencies.
- A first-aid kit is good to have on hand, as well as a basic tool kit. A basic automotive tool kit might include a socket-wrench set, adjustable wrench, replacement fuses and other basic tools.
- Aside from a reliable spare-tire, you may want to carry a tire-inflater kit or a portable air-compressor (figure B) in case of a flat tire. It's also essential that you carry a tire-pressure gauge in your vehicle, and check your tire pressure before leaving on a long trip. This will not only help ensure tire safety, it will aid your car's performance and gas mileage by using the proper inflation.
Here are some important items to check on your vehicle before leaving on a trip:
- Check all lights. Check your headlights (high and low-beam), brakelights, turn signals, parking lamps and (if you have them) fog lights to make sure they are all operational. You may even want to clean your headlights using glass cleaner to improve night visibility on the road (figure C).
- Check wiper blades. Inspect them for cracks or tears, and make sure they're operational. If they're in good shape, it's still a good idea to clean the rubber blade using a little glass cleaner (figure D).
- Check all hoses . Look for any cracks or holes in hoses (figure E), and replace any that are not in good shape.
- Check all belts. Inspect all belts (figure F) to ensure that none are worn, loose or frayed.
- Inspect the battery. If there is corrosion on the terminals, you can clean it away with a toothbrush and a pasty solution of water and baking soda.
- Check all fluids. Check the reservoirs (figure G) to ensure that your coolant and wiper fluids are at the proper levels. Check your oil using the dipstick. Check transmission fluid, power-steering fluid and brake fluid (figure H). You may want to refer to your vehicle's owner's manual for advice on checking all the fluids.
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Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
Figure D
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Figure E
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For additional information on "Do It Yourself Tips" check out http://www.diy.com
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Back-to-School Links Rutherford County Schools:
www.rcs.k12.tn.us - (615) 893-5812
Davidson County Metro School Information:
www.mnps.org - (615) 259-INFO (4636)
Wilson County Schools:
www.wcschools.com - (615) 444-3282
Remember, all these links and more are available year-round on my website - www.kendracooke.com
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| Don't Forget - You Can Use Our Moving Truck
If you buy or sell with Kendra you can use this moving truck for free...
Specifications and Details on the truck and process....
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'06 16ft. Ford Truck
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Equipped with packing blankets and a set of hand trucks
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You may use this truck FREE for 36 hours to move
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You must have a valid driver's license & full coverage insurance
Other Services Provided By The Cooke Team . . .
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A Professional Group of Vendors at your service to use during various stages of the buying process (i.e. lenders, inspectors, title companies, cleaners, etc.)
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Full representation throughout the buying process
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A Highly trained TEAM behind you from start to finish
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