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Wheels
by Rob Douthit
Jaguar XK ready for
track or opera
An environment of luxu- has bigger discs for better
ry and refinement gets an
stopping power. The brakes
infusion of sports-car rush are very responsive to the
in the Jaguar XK convertdriver.
ible.
Jaguar says this verThe XK offers the seducsion of the XK accelerates
tive notion of going from
faster, uses less fuel and
zero to 60
produces
mph in six
lower
seconds
emissions
using its
than the
4.2-liter V-8
previous
engine. But
model.
this car,
The engiwith its
neering
richness,
whizzes
is good for
Jaguar who develmore than
oped this
just sprints The 2007 Jaguar XK
convertible moves from zero to 60 version
— it can
deserve
run mara- mph in six seconds.
thons, too.
a pat on
The intethe back
rior’s comfort and craftsbecause even with all that
manship give it the ability
power, the XK gets EPA
to offer road manners not
fuel economy numbers of
often found in a sports car.
18 mpg city and 27 highway.
Jaguar has made this XK
The soft-top convertible
roomier than the previous
raises and lowers with the
version, with better foot
push of one button, and it
space, more interior stowtakes only 18 seconds.
age space and intelligently
Wind noise with the top
placed controls.
up is remarkably low, and
The XK has an aluminum
engine noise is almost nonbody that is lightweight
existent.
and allows for exceptional
So how much will all of
handling.
this
set you back? Some
It comes with standard
$84,000.
But if you’ve got
18-inch alloy wheels (19that kind of dough, this
inchers are optional) and
one’s worth it.
a new braking system that
Puzzle Solutions
Senior Drivers: Tips To Live By
• Understand that eyesight, physical dexterity and reaction times
change with age.
• Have regular vision and hearing examinations.
• When traveling, always wear your eyeglasses and hearing aid.
• Give yourself time to adjust to new eyeglasses and have your
glasses checked periodically.
• Use medication correctly, and know how it could affect your
driving. Ensure you are free from harmful side effects before
driving. With some medicines, you may not be able to drive at all.
Talk candidly with your doctor.
• Avoid high-traffic periods and busy streets. Plan errands and
appointments for times with less traffic.
• Even if you’re driving less, have your car serviced regularly and
check the brakes, lights and tire pressures.
Ever Wonder?
Where the car seat came from?
The original concept for a
child’s car seat, in 1898, was not
meant as a safety device, and it
was little more than a bag with a
drawstring to keep the child from
getting up or falling out of the
seat. The drawstring attached to
the seat of the car. Vehicles were
so scarce and traveled at such low
speeds in those days that child
safety was not a priority.
As automobiles became more
affordable and production and
performance increased, more
people were traveling with
children. By the 1930s, accidents
were increasing and yet, a child’s
safety in a collision was still not a
priority. Parents continued to use
the “baby in a bag” method as a
way of simply holding their child
in place.
It wasn’t until the 1960s that
Swedish auto designers developed
the first rear-facing child safety
seat with the express purpose of
keeping children safe in case of
an accident. To prevent injury,
the seat was made to match the
deceleration of the body to the
deceleration of the car as closely
as possible to prevent injury. Yet,
these seats sold poorly in the
marketplace. Only the most safety
conscious parents felt this was a
necessary expense.
Education became the key in
selling child safety seats. A massive push by consumer groups,
manufacturers, insurance companies and the medical community
in the 1970s educated the public
AND the government on the
importance of child safety seats.
States began passing laws requiring their use, beginning with
Tennessee. Between 1978 and
1985, all states had passed laws
for child safety seats.
Today, every vehicle carrying
children must be equipped with
child safety seats as society has
become justifiably safety conscious. There are hundreds of
models on the market for all sizes
and ages of babies. Technology
continues to improve the safety
and ease of use for consumers.
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Relax, We’ll Take It From Here™
The No.1 Collision Repair Group in North America
www.CARSTAR.com
CARSTAR Spreads Holiday Cheer
2006 has been an
exciting year for the
CARSTAR family, and
with the holiday season
approaching, it gives us
a chance to reflect on all
that we have been given
in the past year. It also
gives us a chance to talk
about some of the great
charitable opportunities
our CARSTAR stores
and Business groups have
participated in. Every
year around the country
locally owned and operated CARSTAR stores
reach out in their own
communities to give back
from where they have received. Here
are just a
In the Bleachers
few of those
instances
where even
the smallest
donation of
time or the
simplest task
can brighten
the holidays
for those who
have less.
As a Gold
sponsor and
member of
the American
Association
of Insurance
and Financial
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Gary Boesel, owner of
Alpine CARSTAR in Aurora, Colo., participates in
the local “Bikes for Kids”
program. The program
collects used bicycles and
refurbishes them for less
fortunate children in the
area. The bikes are delivered to the children of
select families just before
Christmas.
“We personally deliver
them, and the experience is
very humbling and heartwarming. For many of
the kids, it will be all they
receive for Christmas,”
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says Gary, regarding
his experience with the
program.
More and more
members of his staff get
involved with the program
each year and every one
of them are looking forward to this year’s event.
In Oregon, the team
members of Old Dominion CARSTAR volunteer
their time and money
for The Relief Nursery,
where owner Patty McConnell serves on the
board of directors. This
organization provides
care for children who are
currently, or
are at risk to
become, victims of abuse.
Each year,
Old Dominion
sponsors one
or two families
to provide
them with the
Christmas they
are unable to provide for
themselves. CARSTAR
employees shop and even
deliver the Christmas
gifts to the families.
“We had such a terrific
response from our employees last year that we
provided one family with
an entire household of
furniture,” recalls Patty.
“The second family had
an infant child and our
employees provided them
with all the necessities for
the new infant — from
crib to diapers to toys.”
Old Dominion
CARSTAR
also likes to get
their customers involved in
spreading holiday
cheer. They keep
a Christmas tree
with paper heart
ornaments that
contain gifts on
the children’s
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CARSTAR Spreads Holiday Cheer continued
Christmas list from the
Relief Nursery. Customers can choose a heart,
purchase the gift and
bring it back to the store.
The gifts are then distributed to the children.
This year’s family is a
single mom with a 7 yearold boy, a 3 year-old girl
and an 11 month-old girl.
Old Dominion looks forward to providing household items for bedrooms
and the baby, as well as
toys for the children and
clothing for all.
Patty added “We are
so excited about this that
we are having a kick-off
barbecue at the store so
we can rally the team!”
CARSTAR’s involve-
ment with
The
Relief
Nursery goes
beyond the
holidays
with
monthly
donations. They’re
working to develop a
program where the stores
adopt a family to support
all year round!
The St. Louis Group
already offers year-round
involvement with a select
charity organization as
well, with involvement
increased during the
holiday season.
This Business Group
is involved with Big
Ink Pen
The Duplex
Pooch Café
CARSTAR Comics
Brothers Big Sisters of
Eastern Missouri,
the nation’s leading
youth organization.
This year,
they’ll
donate
$5,000 on
behalf of their
insurance
partners.
CARSTAR Business Group of St. Louis
will also sponsor the
organization’s Bowl For
Kids events; three times
throughout the year.
“We hope to get
our stores’ employees
involved in the events
by bowling and collecting pledges,” says Kathe
Carnahan of the St. Louis
Group. “We also hope
employees will get
involved as mentors and
host events at our shops.”
Even simple gestures
can make a big impact
on people who are less
fortunate. Chris Sheehy,
the CARSTAR Regional
Service Manager in the
Northeast, has donated
over 300 pounds of food
to the East Providence
Rhode Island Food
Pantry in the name of
CARSTAR. This will
provide a Christmas
dinner to those who
wouldn’t ordinarily have
one.
“With the holidays just
around the corner, this
food will reach those in
need just when they need
it the most,” says Chris.
It is people like these
and other members of
the CARSTAR family that demonstrate the
CARSTAR value of
the nobility of a life of
service. And, truly - this
is what CARSTAR is
all about. All around
the country, the nation’s
largest group of collision
repair stores is making
a difference this holiday
season.
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Franchise Spotlight
Arizona Image CARSTAR
1858 E. Main St.
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 461-1000
Owner: Dan Needham
Customer Service Rating: 96%
“Safety, integrity, and quality are the main
concerns when we repair your vehicle. I
will never deliver a car to a customer that I
would not feel entirely comfortable having
my family ride in, and that is the best
guarantee our shop can offer.”
— Dan Needham, Owner
42 Donny’s sis
43 MacMurray rerun
45 “Do I ___
second?’’
49 Industrious insect
50 Generous
statement
53 Lends a hand
57 1964 Best Picture
59 With the greatest
of ___
60 Actor Sharif
61 Where lavalava
lovers likely live
62 Popular picnic
dish
63 Fourth rock from
the sun
64 Word with
“upper’’ or
“lower’’
65 Sea bird
DOWN
1 African ravine
2 Molecule
component
3 Have a ball
4 Place for racecars
5 Downfall
6 Chemical group
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
19
21
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
34
35
derived from
benzene
Remote letters,
often
Mid-month date,
sometimes
Nimble-fingered,
e.g.
Clear moisture, as
from a windshield
Dangerous
bacterium
One way to cook
steak
Student
Some amphibians
Deer with threepointed antlers
Irritate
Ages ago
Lee or Laurel
Insulting gibe,
e.g.
Daily meal
Opposite of
anarchy
Hope unit
Prefix with
“ballistic’’ or
“dynamic’’
First son
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“MY, MY MY” by Timothy Winton
Facility
• 17,000 Square Feet
• 26 Work Bays
Special Services
• Towing Service:
FTC Towing, (480) 610-1890
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Customer Pickup and Vehicle Delivery On
Request
• CARSTAR 5-Year Nationwide Warranty
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ACROSS
1 Arms are raised
for these
5 Noted giant slayer
10 Credit card
balance, e.g.
14 Resting upon
15 Destroy gradually
16 Neutral color
17 It prevents
rainouts
18 1989 Best Picture
nominee
20 Put at risk
22 Informer
23 Uno follower
24 Well-coordinated
25 George Harrison
hit
32 Small amounts
33 Distinctive glows
34 Step into
character, e.g.
37 Become ragged at
the edges
38 “Married With
Children’’ name
39 Go quickly
40 Wet, spongy
ground
41 Prevention unit?
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Equipment
• Chief Frame Equipment
• Ameri-Cure Paint Booth
• CCC, Mitchell, ICM Management System
• Snap-on Welding Equipment(3)
• BASF Paint
• Rotary Car Hoist
Universal Crossword
Sudoku Pacific
36 “___ bien!’’
38 Believe,
informally
39 Most palatepleasing
41 Dweller on the
Gulf of Masirah,
probably
42 Type of wear
44 Words with “1-23’’ or “A-B-C’’
45 Words often
mouthed to a TV
camera
46 Words spawning
others
47 “I trust him about
___ …’’ (start of
a skeptic’s phrase)
48 Some jungle
sounds
51 Richie’s mother,
to Fonzie
52 Carrier to Tel Aviv
53 Mighty efforts
54 Merchandise
mover
55 Nicholas, for one
56 Darned, e.g.
58 ’’I ___ lineman
for the county’’