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Sweetwater Reporter
Page A9 ■ Sunday, December 19, 2010
What does Christmas mean to you?
"Christmas is over
commercialized,
but there's an upside
because it boosts the
economy. Buying gifts
leads to sharing
goodwill. But the
best gift is Jesus, and
to live lives that
represent Him.
That's the best gift we
can give anybody.
It s about being
with your
family and
sharing
memories
and good times,
and being glad
that the family's
healthy and
celebrating the
birth of our Lord
Christmas
means family,
friends, and the
spirit of giving.
tresa Butts
Carolyn
Lawrence
Javier Franco
Spending time
with family and
friends. That's
what Christmas
and the holidays
are all about
Staying in town.
First and
foremost, it's
about the birth
of our Savior, but
it's also about
family get
togethers and
traditions.
It's a time of
gathering and the
best time because
the family gets
together to
celebrate the
holiday
Aaron
DeHoyos
Neal
Smallwood
J arne Porter
It means the
celebration of
the birth of our
Savior Jesus
Christ, which is
the most
wonderful
celebration we
could have
Christmas is
about the birth of
Christ and
knowing that
He died for us,
and spending
time with my
family
It's all about
celebrating with
family, and I have
a lot of family
coming soon
Nathaniel
Hickman
Gloria
Aguilar
Billy Boil
More than 1A million stranded holiday drivers nationwide expected by AAA
AAA anticipates it will
come to the rescue of more
than 1.4 million strand-
ed motorists during the
Christmas and New Year's
holiday peak driving period,
December 18 to January 2.
From highways to mall
parking lots, AAA expects
to be busy across the coun-
try during the holidays with
batteiy replacements and
jump starts, changing tires,
extricating vehicles from
snow, towing vehicles for
repair and more.
"Whether on your way to
grandma's house or the mall
for last-minute shopping, car
trouble can quickly dampen
your holiday spirit," said
AAA Texas/New Mexico
Corporate Communications
Manager, Dan Ronan. "AAA
expects to come to the res-
cue of more than 1.4 million
stranded motorists around
the Christmas and New
Year's holidays, but many
of those breakdowns can be
avoided with a touch of pre-
ventive maintenance."
Nearly a third of a mil-
lion dead car batteries, half
million tows expected
Dead car batteries will be
one of the primary culprits
leaving motorists stranded
this holiday season. The
motor club predicts nearly
320,000 members will suf-
fer a dead battery during
the year-end holidays with
AAA Mobile Batteiy Service
replacing more than 90,000
car batteries on-location.
AAA anticipates it will
change nearly 175,000 flat
tires during the holidays
and extricate 60,000 cars
stuck in snow or mud. The
motor club also expects to
retrieve nearly 200,000 sets
of keys locked inside cars
or perform other locksmith
services for members.
While AAA's roadside
problem-solvers will be
able to remedy more than
two out of three motorists'
car problems and get them
back on the go, nearly a half
million drivers will experi-
ence significant car trouble
that will result in a tow dur-
ing the holidays.
Easy ways to avoid holi-
day car trouble
Thousands of holiday
drivers can avoid time-con-
suming car trouble by tak-
ing a short break from the
holiday bustle to check a
few key items on their vehi-
cles. AAA recommends that
drivers make sure their car
is up-to-date on manufac-
turer recommended main-
tenance and inspect these
key components:
• Antifreeze. Check anti-
freeze annually to ensure
it will withstand the winter
cold. A 50/50 mixture of
coolant and water will pro-
tect against freezing.
• Tires. Cold weather
reduces tire inflation pres-
sures. Check tire pressures
frequently and maintain
them at the vehicle manu-
facturer's recommended
pressure found on the
driver's door jamb—NOT
the pressure stamped on
the tire sidewall. Motorists
should never reduce tire
pressure in an attempt to
increase traction on snow
and ice. This does not work,
and when the roads diy out
it can cause excessive tire
wear and vehicle handling
problems.
When checking tire pres-
sure, inspect the tire for
uneven wear, bulges or
other damage, and check
the tread depth at multiple
points across each tire to
make sure there is enough
for safe driving. Tread depth
is easily checked by plac-
ing a quarter upside down
in the tread groove. If the
tread does not reach the top
of Washington's head, then
it's time to put new tires on
your holiday wish list.
• Batteiy. Check for secure
connections and clean away
any corrosion on the batteiy
and its clamps. If the batteiy
is out of warranty, it's advis-
able to have it tested as cold
weather puts an added load
on the battery. If replace-
ment is necessary, keep in
mind that not all batteries
are the same. Have a certi-
fied technician help select
the proper battery for the
vehicle type and the local
climate. In many areas,
AAA members can make an
appointment to have a AAA
Mobile Battery Service tech-
nician visit their home or
office to check and replace
batteries as needed.
• Belts and hoses. Check
belts for cracks, glazing or
fraying on both sides of the
belt. Also, look for hoses
that are visibly worn, brit-
tle, bulging or excessively
soft. Check for leaks around
hose clamps and at the
radiator and water pump.
If any questionable items
are spotted, take the car
to a certified technician to
have them repaired before
it they lead to more costly
problems.
• Other important areas
to check include a car's fluid
levels, lights, and windshield
wipers/ washers. If there
are any signs of trouble, it
also is advisable to have a
certified technician inspect
a car's brakes, exhaust Sys-
tem, and heater/defroster.
Throughout the winter
driving season, motorists
should continue to have
regular services, including
oil and filter changes, per-
formed at the intervals rec-
ommended by the vehicle
manufacturer.
Motorists seeking a trust-
worthy repair shop to help
prepare their vehicle for
winter are encouraged to
visit one of AAA's nearly
8,000 Approved Auto
Repair facilities. AAA's net-
work of approved repair
shops is a free public ser-
vice that enables consum-
ers to identify professional
auto shops staffed by cer-
tified technicians who are
equipped with the proper
tools and equipment to ser-
vice today's high-tech auto-
mobiles. Consumers can
locate AAA Approved Auto
Repair facilities online at
AAA.com/ repair.
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Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. [113], No. [029], Ed. 1 Sunday, December 19, 2010, newspaper, December 19, 2010; Sweetwater, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth229346/m1/6/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Sweetwater/Nolan County City-County Library.