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©December 2009 Superior Service of Broken Arrow Inc. http:/www.357ac4u.com Lic# OK-82223
HERE’S WHAT’S NEW THIS MONTH…
Dear Friends and Family,
Welcome to the November edition of Around The House Newsletter!
The November issue is filled to the brim with a plethora of handy home know-how,
strange news, health and money-saving tips, and much more!
Take a gander at some of the goodies you’ll find in this issue…
Help Your Children Enjoy The Benefits Of Charitable Giving At An Early
Age
Learn How On Page 1.
Seven Steps To Keep Holiday Spending Under Control On Page 2!
Oak or Birch? A Lovely Poem To Choosing Firewood! Delight yourself to
page 3.
Don’t miss out on using OPM! See page 9 for more info.
I surely hope you are keeping warm as the cold continues to moves in for the winter.
Remember to do your preventive maintenance on your furnaces, if you have not had
your furnace maintained already. Preventative maintenance is important to have done.
Especially after your furnaces have been off all summer long. It is December and the
cold we feel now is scheduled to get colder. Just call 918-357-2248 to set your apt.
today. I will be happy to assist in setting that appointment for you.
As you may have noticed, we sent out invites to join and follow us on Facebook
and Twitter. Thank you to all that have added us. We have posted a few more new videos
on YouTube as well. We have added some helpful info from lighting a pilot light to picking
out a good furnace. Lastly, we now have the Newsletter posted through another venue,
Issuu! It’s a fun new way to read the letter we send without holding up you email inbox.
As always, I’m looking forward to hearing from you. If you have any friends or
neighbors who need help with any home comfort needs or would just like their own copy
of my Around the House Newsletter, please contact me.
Yours truly,
Bry’wn Rigsbee Bry’wn Rigsbee
Customer Service Representative & Publisher Superior Service of Broken Arrow Inc.
www.357ac4u.com
PS If you would like your personal business card added to one of our monthly newsletters please
fax it to me at (918) 770-8210. If you would be interested in sponsoring the newsletter on a
recurring basis please contact me to discuss the terms.
PPS If you like my newsletter, or have any suggestions, please feel free to give me a call at
(918)357-2248.We love hearing from all of our friends and clients!
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DECEMBER, 2009 NEWS THAT HELPS THE FAMILY.
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Inside This Issue:
Keep Holiday Spending Under Control The Dangers of Waling and Talking Q&A on H1N1
Plus much, much more!!!
Parents sometimes have the feeling that Christmas has become little more than an
attempt to fulfill the expectations of their children.
It can be more. Done correctly, adding the idea of helping others during the holidays
can bring them joy right now. It can create a holiday tradition that will enrich the
season for the rest of their lives.
You can start early by explaining to small children that some people may not have
Christmas dinner without help from the bell-ringing Santa’s. Kids will love putting a
few coins into the kettle.
Those who believe in Santa Claus may wonder why there are so many Santa’s and why
they don't leave toys for every child. Explain that Santa needs help. The children will
be thrilled with the idea of picking out a toy that Santa could give to a poor child.
It's easy for parents to feel they are a little poor themselves this year. Still, a gift doesn't
have to be expensive, and the joy of choosing one could be something a child looks
forward to each year in the future. Choosing a gift should be fun and an expression of
love.
A story about why other kids may not get much for Christmas could be in order. Tell
your children about recent floods or hurricanes that destroyed other kids' parents'
homes and belongings. Don't make the story too frightening.
Older kids would enjoy helping you select the cause you choose to support this year.
Make the choices interesting and encourage them to give part of their cash Christmas
gifts to help others. Teens would enjoy going with you to help serve a free dinner at the
church or soup kitchen. Inviting teen nieces, nephews or pals to join you is a plus.
Help Your Children Enjoy The Benefits Of Charitable Giving At An Early Age
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One survey shows that 35
percent of consumers plan
to spend less for Christmas
gifts this year.
The percentage is just a
little higher than the 25
percent who reported last
January that they spent too
much. That percentage will
probably decrease when
consumers are surveyed in
January 2010.
The recession has been a
wakeup call for everyone.
Even profligate spenders
are planning to cut back
and charge less to their
credit cards.
Here's how to do it:
Seven Steps to Keep Holiday Spending Under Control
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1 Calculate exactly how
much you can spend from
current income plus
whatever you saved ahead
for gifts.
2 Make a list of everyone
you absolutely have to buy
for. Then whittle down the
list.
3 If you have a family
gathering where everyone
buys for everyone else,
suggest a gift exchange
instead. Draw names so
everyone only buys one
gift.
4 Negotiate with relatives
so only the kids get
presents this year. But
couples without children
who buy for others' kids
should be gifted.
5 Once your list is
finalized, decide how much
of your calculated money
you will spend on each
individual.
6 Shop with a list that
includes the amount to
spend on each person. Try
not to exceed it.
7 Consider buying used
vintage books, sheet music,
or bookends for those who
would appreciate them.
Around The House Newsletter
If you consider winter
heating, overloaded
electrical circuits and
flammable decorations,
you'll understand why
December is prime time for
home fires. Here are some
old and new suggestions for
a safe holiday season.
1 Look for the fire-resistant
label on artificial trees and
decorations.
2 Buy a natural tree that is
really fresh. It should be
very green and have
needles that are hard to pull
off. A twig shouldn't break
when it's bent.
3 For outside decorations,
buy only those made
specifically for outdoors.
Use heavy-duty extension
cords and plug them into
Put Safety at the Top of Your Holiday List
circuits that have a ground-
fault interrupter.
4 Get a remote control to
easily turn off lights before
you retire or when it snows
or rains.
5 Avoid cooking fires by
staying in the kitchen when
cooking on the stove top.
6 Put candles in heat
resistant and place them
where they can't burn
something or get knocked
down.
7 Before lighting a
fireplace or wood stove,
clear the area of tree
boughs, paper and other
combustibles. Never burn
gift wrappings in a
fireplace. They could cause
a flash fire.
8 Protect small children by
keeping decorations out of
their reach. Inspect toys for
small parts that could cause
choking, and keep scissors
used for wrapping gifts
away from children.
9 Be sure to lock doors and
windows. Thieves think
you have money and
valuable gifts in your
home. Put indoor and
outdoor lights on a timer,
and leave a radio or
television on when you
leave the house.
10 If cold weather makes
you want to use an indoor
heater of any kind, be sure
it is positioned well away
from curtains, trees and
decorations.
Get Out Of Town For Less
If you decide you want
to fly away right now,
you're going to pay a big
price for your last-
minute ticket.
There's still a chance
that you could get a
bargain seat at Web sites
that specialize in
immediate ticket sales.
Click on Last Second
Deals for a package that
includes a hotel and car
rental. Or visit
airfarewatchdog.com for
airline fire sale prices.
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Superior Service of Broken Arrow Inc. Around The House Tip of the Month:
“Firewood – A Poem”
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Beechwood fires are bright and clear
If the logs are kept a year;
Chestnut's only good, they say,
If for long 'tis laid away;
Make a fire of elder tree,
Death within your house shall be;
But ash new or ash old
Is fit for Queen with crown of gold.
Birch and fir logs burn too fast,
Blaze up bright and do not last;
It is by the Irish said
Hawthorn bakes the sweetest bread;
Elmwood burns like churchyard mould
E'en the very flames are cold;
But ash green or ash brown
Is fit for Queen with golden crown.
Poplar gives a bitter smoke
Fills your eyes and makes you choke;
Apple wood will scent your room
With an incense like perfume;
Oaken logs, if dry and old
Keep away the winter's cold;
But ash wet or ash dry
A King shall warm his slippers
by. Traditional
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Around The House Newsletter
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Walk-Talk Danger! Walking along the street, while talking on a cell phone is dangerous and not just because you bump into people. One study by Ohio State University showed that 48 percent of cell phone users crossed the street in front of approaching cars. The study showed that cell phone talkers of all ages were unable to be aware of their surroundings at the same time
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Famous Quotes
"The last suit that you wear, you don't need any pockets." — Wayne Dyer "The big rewards come to those who travel the second, undermanned mile." — Bruce Barton "A strong, successful man is not the victim of his environment. He creates favorable conditions. His own inherent force and energy compel things to turn out as he desires."— Orison Swett Marden ""A great attitude does much more than turn on the lights in our worlds; it seems to magically connect us to all sorts of serendipitous opportunities that were somehow absent before the change." — Earl Nightingale "If you want to be successful, find someone who has achieved the results you want and copy what they do and you'll achieve the same results." — Tony Robbins "When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way." — Wayne Dyer ""A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done." — Ralph Lauren "A person of intellect without energy added to it, is a failure." — Sebastien-Roch Nicolas De Chamfort
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Around The House Newsletter
Everyone who is contemplating immunization for the swine flu (H1N1) should be
relieved by this news.
Adults won't have to get two shots of the vaccine. Scientists at the National Institutes of
Health say one dose of the new vaccine is strong enough to protect most people.
The important part of this announcement is that people will not have to line up for shots
three times this year but just twice: once for seasonal flu and once for H1N1.
At this time, studies on whether children will need both shots are not yet complete.
But... The so-called swine flu may be contagious for a longer time than previously
thought. Scientists at the Institute of Public Health in Quebec say their study shows it
could be contagious for a week.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's flu chief says, however, that long
breaks from work or school don't seem worth it for a virus that seems to cause mostly
mild illness.
The flu is spreading so widely now that confining the sick does less good. It's virtually
impossible not to have the virus introduced into settings such as school, universities
and workplaces where people come into close contact with others.
Prevention
This situation may prompt more people to take the trouble to get the swine flu
immunization.
At least, it could prompt more people to do frequent hand washing in an attempt to
prevent the H1N1.
H1N1: The Good News
Investors over age 59 1/2 who have a sizable amount in a Roth IRA can use a "self-
directed" Roth IRA to buy a home in full with cash. After they do, they can have the
rental income tax free, as long as they don't live in the home, say financial planners
writing in SmartMoney.
If they don't have quite enough in a Roth, they could convert a traditional IRA into a
Roth. The IRS says they will owe income tax on any amount you convert, but one
benefit of a low IRA balance is a lower tax bill. Note that income restrictions on Roth
conversions disappear in 2010.
Buyers should make sure the rental income easily covers expenses, including taking
care of the property if they can't. They should compare the income from the property
with what they would earn on a portfolio of the same size. Rental income would
probably be more.
Financing Retirement With Real Estate
Handy Tip Of
The Month:
“Good Uses For
Dryer Sheets”
TV screen: Wipe
your TV screen with
a used sheet to keep
the dust from
resettling
Suitcases: Place a
sheet in your
suitcases to keep
them from smelling
musty.
Wastebaskets: Toss
a sheet in the
bottom of your
trashcan to help
eliminate odors.
Cat or dog hair:
The sheets will
magnetically collect
dog and cat hair on
floors and furniture.
Shoes: Stick a sheet
in each shoe
overnight and they
will smell great in
the morning!
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ANSWER KEY
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Q & A on the H1N1 flu
What if I get the H1N1
swine flu?
Without a lab test, you
won't know if it's seasonal
flu or the H1N1. Most
people get well just by
resting, staying hydrated,
and taking medications to
reduce fever. Stay home
and avoid contact with
others until at least 24
hours after the fever is
gone.
If you have trouble
breathing, have chest or
abdominal pain, dizziness,
confusion, persistent
vomiting, or if you don't
soon get better, see your
doctor.
Should I take an antiviral
like Tamiflu?
The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention
does not recommend taking
them for mild cases. An
antiviral is recommended
for serious cases and for
those with other medical
conditions.
How about the new
vaccine?
First, people at high risk
will get the two H1N1 flu
shots, including pregnant
women, children and adults
age six months through 24
years old, people with
medical conditions, health
care and emergency
medical care workers.
The vaccine should be
available now and is safe. It
does NOT protect against
regular seasonal flu. Be
sure to get your regular flu
shot.
How can I protect myself
before getting the
vaccine?
People who are infected
with the virus start
spreading it a day before
they develop symptoms,
which means the virus
could be present almost
anywhere. It is spread
through respiratory droplets
from a cough or a sneeze.
You can get it by touching
something they have
touched, then touching your
mouth or nose.
Handwashing is your most
powerful preventive. Wash
often with soap and water
or a sanitizer.
Should I keep my child
home from school if it's
going around?
No. Schools will watch
kids and staff members for
symptoms, isolate them
quickly and send them
home. In most cases,
schools will remain open.
If you never thought about
sharing the road with a
deer, you could be in for a
very unpleasant surprise.
The Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety reports
that deer populations are
growing. Because their
natural habitat is being
displaced in many areas by
urban housing, they can
often be seen in what you
may think is an unlikely
area.
To avoid costly and
possibly fatal deer
collisions, watch for them
whenever you approach a
wooded area, even if it's
close to town or even in a
town.
Posted deer-crossing signs
should always signal you to
reduce your speed.
Remember that when you
see one deer, another deer
or a group could be close
behind. If one runs safely in front of your car, be
prepared for another.
At night, drive with high-
beam headlights whenever
possible to illuminate the
side of the road. Watch for
light reflection in a deer's
eyes. Be prepared to stop
when you see it.
If a collision is inevitable,
brake but don't swerve to
avoid it. Your risk of injury
is much greater if you hit
oncoming traffic or crash
into a tree.
Sharing The Road With Deer
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Around The House Newsletter
SEND A REFERRAL: GET A PRIZE
For every referral you send our way that becomes a client, you will receive $25 for service call referrals or $50 for equipment sale referrals:
Cash!
Or
A credit toward your next repair with Superior Service of Broken Arrow!
By referring your family, friends & neighbors, you’ve helped our business grow. Offering these special rewards is our way of saying, “Thank you, you’re the best!”
Without you, we couldn’t do what we do. To take advantage of our Referral Reward Program, just fill out the enclosed referral sheet and either fax it or send it in. Also, take advantage of our newest way of showing our thanks, go online to www.357ac4u.com and send your referrals quick and easy to us. That’s all there is to it!
ROCKET REFERRAL REWARD PROGRAM!
If you use this form, we will be able to make sure you get credit for
all of your referrals when they become clients. If you have any
questions, just give us a call at (918) 357-2248.
Your Name: ________________ Your Phone#______________
Referrals: If you run out of room, please feel free to use a
separate sheet of paper.
Name _______________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________
City, State, Zip________________________________________
Home Phone _________________________________________
WANTED! More Customers like You!
Superior Service of Broken Arrow Inc. launched a new Customer Referral Program last spring! It’s a chance for us to thank you for sending customers just like you to us. Any existing customer who refers a new customer to Superior Service of Broken Arrow Inc. for any type of work, we will reward you with a token of our appreciation once the work is completed! Keep referring, and you’ll see discounts and free gifts. It’s our way of saying thank you for your loyalty, and for sending us more customers just like you. Be certain to tell your friends that when they call us to set up an appointment, let the caller know that they were referred by a friend. Tell them to have your name and address handy to give to the operator.
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1216 E Kenosha St #245
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Phone 918-357-2248
Fax: 918-770-8210
Email:
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Website:
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Don’t Forget Your Fall 2009 PM
Remember, we are now in our fall season and furnaces are coming back to life
after being turned off the entire summer. I will be happy to set an apt with you for
your Fall 2009 Preventive Maintenance. Just call me, Bry’wn at 918-357-2248.
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Don’t Miss Out
Do not miss your chance on using O.P.M.!
(Other People’s Money, i.e.: Citi and GE)
For more information about this, please call and ask for Sean, our Comfort Service
Manager at 918-357-2248.
Or you can log onto our website:
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We are always happy to help you in all your home comfort needs.
„Because you‟re right, your home should be more comfortable™‟!
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From the Mouth of a Young Boy
Around The House Newsletter
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Have you ever been in an event
where a thousand people were
watching? Well I have. I raced in the
2009 arena cross series at the B.O.K.
Center on 1-09-2009.
When I found out I was ecstatic.
Friday night we headed to the B.O.K.
Center. We stayed the night in our R.V.
Saturday was pro day. I watched the
heat races for 250cc and 450cc classes.
That night I watched the main event
with freestyle. A guy did a back flip and
landed it!
Finally Sunday came amateur day.
We said a couple of prayers at the riders
meeting. The race starts! Practice laps
for me came around and I was getting
used to the track. Moto 1 is ranking for
Moto 2.
When we lined up to the gate my
eyes sunk into the first corner. I was
picking my line to get to the corner first.
When the 30 second card was held up a
big rumble from below rose up. The gate
dropped! It sounded like a million
angry bees coming out of a hive.
My vision narrows until only what
is in front of me I can see. I make it
through the mass of anxious riders
jockeying for the line chase! I thrust the
throttle harder, stay the course! Keep the
Fear Never Wins By Braden Barger, 10 years old
line! I make myself hold on as I hit the
whoop section bouncing and bucking
then a hard left turn.
I try to remember to breathe.
Looking forward only to see a mountain
to jump.
I can only grit my teeth as I
become weightless like an astronaut
looking forward at the earth, my landing
so small. When my bike touches dirt
again I take a deep breath. A checker
flag falls!
When I leave the track and ride
slowly wondering if I placed well. I see
my family. I asked what place did I get?
Taking off my sweaty helmet they say I
did great! I looked at my dad; you are
already my champion son! I stand
waiting for the results. Braden Barger
5th
. I wonder could 1st possibly be any
better than tonight? We’ll see!
To be continued…
You just read a short story from
one of Coweta, OK’s very own young
motor cross racer. He tells you in his
own words the night of one of his races.
How brave he is to be in a very taxing
and dangerous sport. We thank him for
this wonderful story and look forward
to reading more.