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NewsHopper TM September 6, 2008 9 www.NewsHopper.net 218-927-6919 • Open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. EXPRESS GAS & CAR WASH FILL YOUR TANK TODAY! Hwy. 169 S. Aitkin U P NORTH FIREPLACE GALLERY Located at Aitkin Rental • 218-927-6907 1068 Air Park Drive, Aitkin, MN 56431 Sticker shock at the gas pump has reached epi- demic proportions. Prices have crept up for months, but this past summer they reached record highs in the U.S., topping the $4 mark, leaving many consumers scratching their heads and wondering just what they can do to save money. The most obvious so- lution is to keep the car parked in the garage and look to alternative means of transportation, such as buses, trains, or carpooling. But how many people can feasibly do that, especially those living in rural areas? The next best idea is to ei- ther use less fuel or get more bang out of your fuel buck. This is one method of saving money that the majority of consumers can get behind. That’s why some companies put together these sugges- tions for improving fuel economy. • Purchase a fuel-efficient vehicle: Now is the time to trade in that gas-guzzler for something that simply sips fuel instead. Automotive manufacturers have realized the demand for fuel-efficient cars, and many are unveil- ing new models or retooling existing ones to offer better fuel efficiency. Cars like the Toyota Prius and the Honda Civic have scored high marks, but there are makes across the board that offer good savings on gas due to improved mileage if you’re into brand loyalty. • Maintain your vehicle: If a new car isn’t in the cards at this point, you can improve the performance of your current ride and help to make it more efficientsuch as switching to a synthetic motor oil. Synthetic motor oil and drivetrain fluids will reduce friction, improve horsepower and fuel econ- omy by keeping moving parts operating efficiently and cleanly. Also, don’t forget to change air filters, as dirty air filters can reduce gas mileage significantly. Regular tune-ups, includ- ing changing spark plugs and wires will also make a difference. • Optimize travel: Create a driving schedule and con- solidate trips to save mon- ey on gas. Also consider mapping out an alternative commute route, one that involves less stop-and-go traffic, aggressive driving, or even traveling through road conditions that may cause your vehicle to work harder. All of these factors can add up to savings on fuel. • Streamline your car: Items such as bike racks, roof racks, ornate detail- ing, or even spoilers may contribute to wind drag and cost you a little bit more at the pump. • Make smart gas pur- chases: Look for deals at the pump when they’re Save money by improving fuel economy to be had. For example, gas is often cheaper on Wednesdays, and may be more expensive prior to big driving holidays. It may be cost-effective to purchase gas from warehouse center gas stations, provided the store is close enough to your home. Paying with cash could save you a few bucks too. Many stations tack on a premium to purchases made with credit cards to offset the cost the credit card com- panies charge the station for accepting the cards. • Choose gas-saving prod- ucts wisely: On the heels of the gas crisis there are a number of outfits touting that their gas-saving device is the best and works won- ders. But research has indi- cated that these products are more hype than help, so much so that the U.S. gov- ernment has been cracking down on bogus gas-saving claims. Stick with a prod- uct that has been proven to improve fuel economy and one that will offer a money- back guarantee. Something that increases fuel economy, reduces emissions and re- stores vehicle power and performance by dissolving and removing combustion chamber, intake valve and fuel injector deposits. In fact, field testing shows syn- thetics provide an average fuel economy improvement of 2.3 percent and up to 5.7 percent. AITKIN: East of Aitkin on Hwy. 169-210M-F 9 am - 5:30pm; Sat. 8:30am -4 pm; Sun. 9am - 2pm • 218-927-3207 • Toll Free 877-286-3408 McGREGOR: Downtown Next to Tracks M-F 10 am - 5 pm; Sat. 8:30am -2 pm • 218-768-3032 NOW FEATURING… our own HOME GROWN We now have ALL our own produce and we have bulk amounts for canning and pickling BUY 1 GET 1 FREE LANDSCAPING Jobs big or small we do them all! Call now for your fall projects. Categories for Sweet, Hot, Dill, Beets and any other. Prizes of Great River Garden's Gift Certificates. Bring your pickles (and your recipe if you wish to share) to either Garden Center. Judging will take place Sat,. Sept. 6th! FALL SEMINAR SCHEDULE FALL (spring flowering) BULBS - Learn the proper way to be sure you have a color- ful spring garden by planting bulbs this fall! Tue., Sept. 9, Aitkin; Thur., Sept. 11, McGregor. 6:30 p.m. MULCHING & WINTERIZING YOUR GARDEN & LANDSCAPE - Tue., Sept. 23, Aitkin; Thur., Sept. 25, McGregor. 6:30 p.m. GET YOUR PICKLES IN!!! Dont forget about our , S careCrow Contest!!! Judging is Saturday September 20th. Select Perennials & Shrubs Fall Mums are here!!! Fall Bulbs are here!!!
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NewsHopperTM September 6, 2008 9www.NewsHopper.net
218-927-6919 • Open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
ExprEss Gas & Car Wash
Fill Your Tank TodaY!
hwy. 169 s.aitkin
UP NORTH FIREPLACE GALLERY
Located at Aitkin Rental • 218-927-69071068 Air Park Drive, Aitkin, MN 56431
Sticker shock at the gas pump has reached epi-demic proportions. Prices have crept up for months, but this past summer they reached record highs in the U.S., topping the $4 mark, leaving many consumers scratching their heads and wondering just what they can do to save money.
The most obvious so-lution is to keep the car parked in the garage and look to alternative means of transportation, such as buses, trains, or carpooling. But how many people can feasibly do that, especially those living in rural areas? The next best idea is to ei-ther use less fuel or get more bang out of your fuel buck.
This is one method of saving money that the majority of consumers can get behind. That’s why some companies put together these sugges-tions for improving fuel economy.
• Purchase a fuel-efficient vehicle: Now is the time to trade in that gas-guzzler for something that simply sips fuel instead. Automotive manufacturers have realized the demand for fuel-efficient cars, and many are unveil-ing new models or retooling existing ones to offer better fuel efficiency. Cars like the Toyota Prius and the Honda Civic have scored high marks, but there are makes across the board that offer good savings on gas due to
improved mileage if you’re into brand loyalty.
• Maintain your vehicle: If a new car isn’t in the cards at this point, you can improve the performance of your current ride and help to make it more efficientsuch as switching to a synthetic motor oil. Synthetic motor oil and drivetrain fluids will reduce friction, improve horsepower and fuel econ-omy by keeping moving parts operating efficiently and cleanly. Also, don’t forget to change air filters, as dirty air filters can reduce gas mileage significantly. Regular tune-ups, includ-ing changing spark plugs and wires will also make a difference.
• Optimize travel: Create a driving schedule and con-solidate trips to save mon-ey on gas. Also consider mapping out an alternative commute route, one that involves less stop-and-go traffic, aggressive driving, or even traveling through road conditions that may cause your vehicle to work harder. All of these factors can add up to savings on fuel.
• Streamline your car: Items such as bike racks, roof racks, ornate detail-ing, or even spoilers may contribute to wind drag and cost you a little bit more at the pump.
• Make smart gas pur-chases: Look for deals at the pump when they’re
Save money by improving fuel economyto be had. For example, gas is often cheaper on Wednesdays, and may be more expensive prior to big driving holidays. It may be cost-effective to purchase gas from warehouse center gas stations, provided the store is close enough to your home. Paying with cash could save you a few bucks too. Many stations tack on a premium to purchases made with credit cards to offset the cost the credit card com-panies charge the station for accepting the cards.
• Choose gas-saving prod-ucts wisely: On the heels of the gas crisis there are a number of outfits touting that their gas-saving device is the best and works won-
ders. But research has indi-cated that these products are more hype than help, so much so that the U.S. gov-ernment has been cracking down on bogus gas-saving claims. Stick with a prod-uct that has been proven to improve fuel economy and one that will offer a money-back guarantee. Something that increases fuel economy, reduces emissions and re-stores vehicle power and performance by dissolving and removing combustion chamber, intake valve and fuel injector deposits. In fact, field testing shows syn-thetics provide an average fuel economy improvement of 2.3 percent and up to 5.7 percent.
Aitkin: East of Aitkin on Hwy. 169-210M-F 9 am - 5:30pm; Sat. 8:30am -4 pm; Sun. 9am - 2pm• 218-927-3207 • Toll Free 877-286-3408
McGreGor: Downtown Next to Tracks M-F 10 am - 5 pm; Sat. 8:30am -2 pm• 218-768-3032
NOW FEATURING…our own HOME GROWNWe now have ALL our own produce and we have bulk
amounts for canning and pickling BUY 1 GET 1 FREE
LANdscApINGJobs big or small we do them all!
Call now for your fall projects.
categories for sweet, Hot, dill, Beets and any other. prizes of Great River Garden's Gift certificates. Bring your pickles (and your
recipe if you wish to share) to either Garden center. Judging will take place sat,. sept. 6th!
FALL sEMINAR scHEdULE
FALL (spring flowering) BULBS - Learn the proper way to be sure you have a color-ful spring garden by planting bulbs this fall! Tue., Sept. 9, Aitkin; Thur., Sept. 11, McGregor. 6:30 p.m.
MULChinG & winTerizinG yoUr GArden & LAndSCApe - Tue., Sept. 23, Aitkin; Thur., Sept. 25, McGregor. 6:30 p.m.
GET YOURpIckLEs IN!!!
dont forget about our ,
scarecrow contest!!!Judging is Saturday September 20th.
selectperennials & shrubs
Fall Mums are here!!!Fall Bulbs are here!!!
