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February/March 2012

APRIL-MaY 2012

Focus on The Fields

The Official Newsletter of the Fields Club

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The Fields Swim and Tennis Club4500 Missendell LaneNorcross, Ga 30092

770-409-1062www.fieldsclub.com

Board MembersShahin Razavi – President

Mike EmeryBill Kent

Sherri ThackerMike Fleming

Keith [email protected]

Social/Newsletter/MembershipRhonda Ross

[email protected]@fieldsclub.com

[email protected]

Finance ManagerDawn Muchow

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Property ManagerSteve Pavik

[email protected]

Interim Tennis DirectorJeff Weaver

[email protected]

LETTER FROM THE EDITORSpring is finally here! It is time to pack up the winter clothes and break out the shorts and swim suits! Swim team registration has begun and before you know it the pools will be open! Both the Amberfield and Riverfield pools will be open for the weekend on May 19 and 20. Pool hours for the summer will be posted soon.

We have a very busy social calendar planned for this Spring so be sure and read every newsletter carefully. A few of these events include the Norcross High School GALA, our annual Memorial Day BBQ and tennis round robin, and the ever popular Sunday Sundaes! We will be adding some new and exciting events as well.

Trying to decide where to have that graduation party or birthday party? Please consider renting the clubhouse or pavilion. There are a few dates still available and the rental rates have not changed. Please check out www.fieldsclub.com for details and rates.

Our tennis program is very busy with the nice weather back with us. Please be sure to reserve your courts in advance by going to www.ReserveMyCourt.com. Instructions are listed in each newsletter.

Please remember that all Fields Club events and facilities are for paying members only. This does include the fields, running trail and playgrounds. Not a member? Please consider joining today. Initiation rates are discounted and we do have senior memberships for those over 60 years. Our new membership year has just begun and you do not want to miss anything! Please feel free to email [email protected] or call 404-502-9860 for more information.

See you around the fields!Rhonda Ross

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Home Owner Association News

Amberfield

For information, go to www.amberfield.org or email [email protected].

Board Members: Greg Galvez - President,Gary Volino, Randy Tart, Heff Heffernan, Diane Reese, David Goldberg, John Edwards,Rhonda Levan, Rob Whaley, Stephan Oster,Kelly Bartlett

Linfield

Board Members: Carl Moogalian - President,Kevin Case, Debbie Scott, Will Deleo,Julie Tracey, Sally Williams, Cindy Aspinwall

Riverfield

For information, go to www.riverfield.net

Board Members: Bob Ballagh, Carole Scofield, Del Ross, Missy White, Raquel Thomas

Note from the Board Dear Fields Club Members,

Our new membership year is off to a great start and we thank you for your continued support and dedication to our wonderful club! The Fields Club remains a strong organization thanks to your dedication and support. This promises to be a great year with a large schedule of events planned for everyone.

Blue Whale Management Company will be managing our pools this summer. We are looking forward to a very smooth pool season with many hours of fun! All summer pool hours and contact numbers will be posted soon.

Please welcome Jeff Weaver and his staff as our interim tennis director. Jeff has been working with the Fields Club for several years and has many great plans for our tennis program. We wish Bill Anderson and Jenn Sinclair great success in their new jobs!

The Fields Club is excited to be the host for the second year to the Norcross Foundation for Excellence GALA on April 27 at Riverfield. By helping this organization, we are supporting our children and their education in our community. As we know, home values are directly related to the strength of the community’s schools. Additionally, we will be provided with a great marketing opportunity, as we show off the beautiful amenities of our club.

The Fields Club Board,

Shahin Razavi Mike Emery Bill KentSherri Thacker Mike Fleming Keith Fitzpatrick

Thank you Nancy Minor and your team for donating to the Fields Club for every home sold!

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Focus on the Fields is a publication of KDA Communications. Subject matter published is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily available. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in this publication. Material published may not be reproduced without the written permission of KDA Communications.

The information and advertisements contained in this Newsletter are provided for the members of the Fields Club community as a courtesy only. No representations are made as to information presented, the quality of the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the statements relating to the goods and services. The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the Neighborhood of such opinions, information, goods or services.

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Club Events

River Rats!Thursday, April 12 - Swim Team Registration5-7pm @ Riverfield ClubhouseDon’t miss your last chance to sign up for the River Rats Swim Team! The Swim Team Kick-off Party will be Friday, May 18. Don’t miss the fun!

Norcross Foundation GALAFriday, April 27 - Riverfield Pool DeckTickets are $50 per person. Please contact Jenny or Bob Chapin at 770-447-6022, [email protected], or visit our website at http://www.norcrosshigh.org/nhs-founda-tion-for-excellence.aspx for more information.

Fields Club Open HouseSaturday, May 19Thinking about joining?? Please feel free to enjoy a day with us and see what you have been missing! The pools and facilities will be open to all residents. More information will be posted through each HOA.

School’s Out Ice Cream Party!Wednesday, May 23

4:30 @ the Amberfield PavilionCome celebrate with free Ice Cream and swimming!!

Memorial Day BBQ and Tennis Round RobinMonday, May 28 - RiverfieldBBQ Catered by The Pig-N-ChikRound Robin @ 3:00 Music starts @ 5:00Dinner served @ 6:00Reservation forms will be sent via email!

Welcome New Members!!The Browning Family – RiverfieldThe Abraham Family – Linfield

Please watch out for children!

Children are out playing in the warm weather. Please remember

to obey all traffic laws to keep our children safe!


Tennis NewsThe Fields Club welcomes Jeff Weaver and his staff as Interim Tennis Director!

With his proven m a n a g e m e n t skills and busi-ness experience, we are excited to bring Jeff Weaver on board as our Director of Tennis. Jeff, a USPTA P-1 certified professional, has been develop-ing top national juniors in the Atlanta area since 1992. He brings 20 years of performance-minded experience to the courts and provides a unique learning environment that will benefit any player with the desire to improve.

After graduating from the University of West Georgia, Jeff spent 4 years serving as the Head Professional at Horseshoe Bend Country Club. In 1994, he founded ACE Tennis Academy, which quickly grew into the largest tennis academy in the country (encompassing 7 sites in 4 states with over 500 com-petitive juniors and over 30 coaches). Under Jeff’s leadership, ACE has pro-duced eight #1 players in the country with over 95% of graduating seniors going on to play college tennis.

Jeff and his staff are looking forward to providing a family-oriented experience for our members and building a strong sense of community through new pro-gramming for players of all ages and levels.

Jeff lives in Roswell with his lovely wife Suzanne and their two boys Lorenzo and Vincent.

Yancy has over 27 years of expe-rience coaching both juniors and adults and is a USPTR certified professional. He served as the Director of Ten-nis for Pinelog Park in Rockdale County (1995-2009). During his time at Pinelog Park he coached over 20 city championship USTA & ALTA teams and many of the juniors under Yancy’s guidance have gone on to have success-ful college careers.

A 1989 graduate of the University of North Alabama, Yancy served as an assistant coach for his alma mater and for the University of West Georgia. Over his playing career Yancy has been ranked in the top 20 nationally and as high as number 1 in the Southern sec-tion.

Yancy and his wife Shirley have two young children, Bailey and Zach. Zach is following in his dad’s footsteps and is currently competing at a Southern level.

John Lawrence is originally from Atlanta, Ga. and trained at ACE tennis academy as a junior. Dur-ing this time he reached top 10 in the south and competed in national and international events. He started his coaching career working as the Junior Coordinator in Wilmington, North Carolina at prestigious Cape Fear Country Club.

John has been coaching with ACE since 2009 with his primary focus on advanced junior development. During this time he has helped guide many players from beginner state level compe-tition into southern and national com-petitors. John enjoys affecting people in a positive way through coaching tennis.

Jeff Weaver

Director of TennisJohn Lawrence

Academy Director

Yancy Waldow

Tennis Professional


Tennis NewsAndrea Terrill, a by-product ACE Tennis Academy, has been play-ing tennis for over 20 years. Growing up in Roswell, GA, she was involved in ALTA and USTA through Horseshoe Bend Country Club. She joined ACE Tennis Academy at age 12 and worked her way up from a Georgia State Ranking to a National Ranking.

In High School, Andrea led the 11th Nationally Ranked Chattahoochee Cougars to a back-to-back State Cham-pionship in 1997 & 1998.

With extensive professional training and instruction from Jeff Weaver and his staff, Andrea earned a Division I NCAA Tennis Scholarship to East Carolina University where she played all 4 years. A spirited leader of the team, Andrea also served as President of the ECU Student Athletic Advisory Committee and served as Chair Person for the Con-ference USA Student Athletic Advisory Committee. At ECU she also served on the NCAA Steering Committee.

Graduating in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications with a minor in Theatre, Andrea moved to Los Angeles, CA. In Los Angeles, Andrea joined the Tennis Professional team at The Palisades Tennis Center in Pacific Palisades, CA, where she worked under Steve Bellamy, creator of the Tennis Channel.

She currently lives in Buckhead and is happily married to Bill Weatherford. She welcomed a new tennis partner into her life last year. Their son, Baker, is one-year-old and he can’t wait to get out on the court with Mama.

Andrea Weatherford Director of Junior

Development


River Rats Swim Team


Kick-Off Party – Friday, May 18thPhotos ~ 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.Dinner & Entertainment ~ 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

We’ll provide the entertainment and games. Please bring your own dinner, as there will be no food or drinks provided.

New Parent Meeting – Friday, May 18th 7pm in the clubhouse during the kick-off party. Meet the coaches, ask questions, and learn about our goals and how we run the team.

End of Season Party – Friday, August 5th

Vacation SchedulesFamily vacation schedule forms need to be returned to Amy Bogartz ([email protected]) by Friday May 18th via email or file folder.

REMINDER ~ In order to efficiently prepare meet entries and schedule volunteers, vacation forms are ESSENTIAL. If we do not receive a vacation form for your family, your children WILL NOT be entered in the meets!!! Changes to the original form, if plans change, are fine, but sharing availability on a weekly basis is not longer acceptable.

Refund Date - Friday, May 18thLast day to receive a refund is Friday, May 18th. Requests for refunds should be sent to the team treasurer, Andrea Antono-wich at [email protected].

E-Mail System and WebsiteThe majority of our communication will be by e-mail. Please make sure we have your correct e-mail address on file! During the season, we will be sending out weekly updates, volunteer schedules, confirming vacation schedules, and making various team announcements via e-mail.

For latest information check the Fields Club website:www.fieldsclub.com.

Gwinnett County Swim League for county information:www.gwinnettswimleague.com.

River Rats Swim Team

Swim Team Contacts:Team Managers: Jackie Easley 770-446-5729 [email protected] Tracy O’Leary 770-368-1222 [email protected]: Andrea Antonowich 770-248-9734 [email protected]: Amy Bogartz 770-446-5163 [email protected]

2012 Meet ScheduleMeets are on Thursday (unless otherwise noted)

Official start time 6:00 P.M.

HOME MEETS AT RIVERFIELD POOL(Home/Away is not yet been finalized.)

May 31 June 21June 7 June 28June 14 July 3* (Tues)

*Will try to reschedule to June

Trophy Day ~ Friday, June 29th (Fun Friday!)

County Meet (if qualified)At Georgia Tech University

Saturday, July 14th & Sunday July 15th

Practice Times After School ScheduleBeginning Monday, May 14th

After school practice begins on Monday, May 14th. The team will practice Monday, May 14th – Thursday, May 17th and Monday, May 21st – Tuesday, May 22nd.

6 & under 4 PM to 4:30 PM7 & 8s 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM9 – 12s 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM13 and Over 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM

Summer ScheduleBegins Thursday, May 24th

9-12s 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM7& 8s 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM6 & Under 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM13 and Over 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

We WILL have practice on Friday, May 25th. We will NOT practice on Wednesday, May 23rd or Monday, May 28th. Practices will be Monday – Thursday.


Ace Academy

ACE ACADEMYACE Tennis Academy has been a top producer of junior tennis players since 1994. ACE players have won over 35 national titles including 12 Gold Balls (National Championships). The Academy offers training for competitive players of all levels. Academy sessions are offered Monday–Thursday each week and players are allowed a flexible schedule. Enrolling in ACE is an investment in your child’s future... Over 95% of ACE Academy’s graduates have gone on to play college tennis!!! If your kids are looking for an opportunity to improve their game, ACE is for you!

ACE JUNIORS RECEIVE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS!!Congratulations to Taylor Buchholz (Methodist), Harrison Kennedy (LSU), Alex Nolley (GCSU), Stephanie Woods (GA Southern), and Shannon Bettiol (W. Carolina).

Call/Email Jeff today for a free trial day!

[email protected]

Schedule

EARLY RELEASE DRILLS ............ Mon-Thurs 2:00-4:00

ACADEMY DRILLS .............................. Mon-Thurs 5:00-7:00

PRE-ACADEMY DRILLS ...........Tues & Thurs 5:00-7:00

WEEKEND CAMPS .............................. Call for dates & times

Congrats to the following Fields Club junior players for a great job the ACE tennis tournament!

Jake Karalexis B14 Winner

Garrett Bruce B14 Finalist

Will Volino B14 4th place

Alex Costa B12 3rd place

Stuart Silverman B12 4th place


What: Peachtree Corners Golf League - Season 2

Location: River Pines Golf Course

Schedule: Every Monday - April 16 through August 27 (no play on Memorial Day)

Tee Times: 5:20 p.m. – 6:10 p.m.

Cost: Approx $24/person each week for greens fees. Cart and range balls included.

Membership: The league is open to anyone who loves to play golf

Points/Scoring: Each week, two two-person teams will compete against each other in a handicapped, match play format played over nine holes. Individual and team cumulative scores will be recorded and prizes awarded at the end of the season.

All players will establish a “league” handicap on their first day of play (USGA handicaps will not be used). This league handicap will allow those who do not have an established USGA handicap and/or are new to the game to participate. Handicaps will be recalculated after each round for use in the following weeks scoring

Teams can be made up of 2, 3, 4 or more players. It is up to the “team” to determine which two individuals will be in the lineup and play each week. This allows those individuals who cannot commit to 19 weeks to still participate during the season but on a more limited basis and at a reduced cost.

Questions: If interested in playing, contact Riverfield resident Michael

Clary at [email protected] or770-686-4701

Peachtree CornersGolf League


Community Announcements

Senior MembershipAvailable

Did you know that the Fields Club has a special membership for our empty

nesters?

To qualify, both adults must be 60 years old with no children under 21 living at home. Adult children (not living at home) and grandchildren are always welcome to be your guest.

Spring & graduation will be here before you know it! Book now to rent the

Riverfield Clubhouse or the Amberfield Pavilion for your next event.

Facility Rental

All members will receive new keys this year when you renew your membership. Keys will be available for pick up at Swim Team registration on April 12. Other pick up dates will be announced soon.

OLD KEYS WILL NOT WORK AFTER APRIL 1ST!

New Keys This Year!

Wi-Fi at Amberfield

this Summer

Please check us out on Facebook at The Fields Club Swim and Tennis.

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Sixth Annual

DERBY DAY benefiting CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA

Saturday, May 5, 2012 | 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

COUNTRY CLUB OF THE SOUTH 4100 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek

Visit www.choa.org/derbyday to reserve your tickets before April 20, 2012

or call Lynn Leslie at 404-785-7337$75 per ticket or $675 to reserve a table for 10

Enjoy traditional derby cuisine, cocktails, live entertainment,silent auction and viewing of the Kentucky Derby.

presented by Johns Creek Friends


Fun at the Fields


Are you looking for a group of moms with children who get together to share activities during the week? Our

activities include Playgroups, Park Days, Moms Night Out, Seasonal/Holiday Parties, Field Trips, Family Events, and much more! Activities are designed for moms to enjoy

with their children. Children are invited to ALL of our activities with the exception of a monthly MOMS

Night Out, which can also be called a MUCH NEEDED BREAK!

MOMS Club® of DuluthSW/Peachtree Corners

Would like to invite you to join us!

For more information or to join in one of our upcoming activities, please contact:

[email protected]

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Understanding Exercise-Induced Weight Gain It is common knowledge that exercise burns calories and helps you to shed extra pounds.

Armed with this knowledge, many people think that losing weight should be easy with enough exercise. You may take this as bad news, but the truth is that for those who aren’t used to exercising and are out of shape, beginning an exercise program may actually lead to weight gain.

This fact, however, shouldn’t stop you from exercising, as you’ll eventually turn the weight corner and start losing.

What is it about exercise that may cause some people to gain instead of lose weight?

Muscle Mass: One of the main reasons exercising can lead to weight gain is that it promotes the growth of muscle mass.

If you are not used to working out and haven’t used certain muscles regularly, after exercising your muscles will be sore and will increase in size. While you may burn off fat, muscle is denser than fat. Therefore, the weight you gain is in your muscles.

And take heart. Since muscles take up less space than fat, your extra weight doesn’t necessarily translate to larger size. In fact, once you start working out, you’ll probably become thinner, even if you maintain your previous weight. Instead of using a scale to determine if you are slimming down, have your body fat tested regularly or measure your body at certain areas.

If you see that you’re losing inches, then you know you’re on the right track.

Cardiovascular activities like walking, running, or swimming will encourage the growth of lean, toned muscles. Other ac-tivities such as weight lifting promote the growth of larger, stronger muscles that contribute to weight gain.

But there is good news in this. If you stick with the exercise program, your muscles will soon stabilize in size and after a time, become toned. After your muscles are strong and able to handle more strenuous workouts, you will be able to burn calories faster.

While it may be frustrating and disappointing to see the scale go up after starting an exercise routine, it shouldn’t stop you from exercising. You may just be building muscle faster than losing body fat. This can be especially true if you’re genetically prone to building muscle fast. The key is to incorporate plenty

of cardio exercise in addition to strength training. That way you will burn plenty of calories during your routine and be more able to shed pounds.

Eating Habits: When you work out and burn calories, your body will feel the need to replace those burned calories.

This may make you feel hungrier than usual, which can cause you to eat more than normal - sometimes without knowing it. A good idea is to keep a food journal to track of the actual number of calories you are consuming.

You may also end up eating more calories and justifying their consumption since you’re exercising. After a good workout, you may see an ice cream sundae as a reward for the calo-ries you burned. Just be careful. If you’re interested in losing weight, you can’t simply break even with your caloric intake and the amount of calories you burn.

At the same time, eating too few calories can be counterpro-ductive and slow your weight loss. Without enough calories, your body may slow its metabolism. So eat plenty to keep your body well fueled, but choose healthy calories that will help your body recover after a workout and grow stronger.

Hydration: Depending on the time of day you weigh your-self, the scale may read differently. Your weight can fluctuate as much as five pounds depending on the amount of water or food you have recently consumed or the amount of water you have shed in sweat. It is therefore important to weigh yourself at the same time each day.

Call me for a free consultation and goal setting session!!

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1. Appliances. Some cities and states have appliance recycling or rebate programs. An older, less efficient appliance can be turned in for a rebate on a new energy-efficient model. Since 1993, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers has overseen the Appliance Recycling Information Center. The mission of this center is to serve as the authoritative source of information on the environmentally responsible disposal and recycling of appliances and to undertake research into the recycling of major household appliances. Individuals can use these resources to determine appliance recycling initiatives.

If a computer is in good working order, it may be sold or passed on to another person who can put it to use. Some seniors are not interested in RAM or processor speed. They just want a

means of connecting to the Internet and can benefit from a recycled machine. Otherwise, computers may be donated to less fortunate schools. For those who simply must recycle the machine, there are different drop-off zones for computers and peripherals, like printers. Some goodwill organizations will take them and turn them into profits.

2. Batteries. These pint-size sources of power contain heavy metals that can leak out into the ground and water supplies. They should be brought to recycling centers to be disposed of properly. Otherwise, consider buying recyclable batteries and a charger.

4. Mattresses. Thanks to bed bug epidemics, fewer people are willing to purchase or take on a used mattress. For those who are upgrading to a new mattress and have an old one to discard, check with the town to find out which transfer station will recycle the mattress. Some mattress stores will cart away an old mattress if a new one is purchased.

5. Scrap Metal. Those with scrap metal clogging up garages or basements can actually make some cash off these items. Scrap metal is in demand, and there are dealers who handle the sale and trade of these materials.

6. Cds and DVDs. The number of these plastic discs in circulation is high. Find out where they can be recycled or turn them into handy items for other uses. For example, use a CD as a reflector on a mailbox or at the end of the driveway.

7. CFL Bulbs. The compact fluorescent bulbs save energy but they should be recycled properly, thanks to the miniscule amount of mercury they contain. Some stores, like the furniture store IKEA, will collect them.

8. Toner and Ink Cartridges. Don’t discard those spent cartridges. Bring them back to office supply stores for recycling credit.

9. Oil. If individuals are changing their own motor oil, it will need to be taken to the transfer station or recycling center for proper recycling. Many commercial oil change businesses will recycle their oil, which makes paying for an oil change convenient and environmentally responsible.

9things you can recycle that you may not have known about

We all know we should recycle, and routinely place our newspapers, plastic bottles and aluminim cans at the curb for collection. But there are many other lesser known things that can be recycled. While these things may not be able to be placed at curbside, they can be dropped off at recycling centers.

Before an item is relegated to the trash can, people can do a little research and see if it can be recycled. Some companies or organizations pick up certain recyclables, saving individuals time and gas.


Sleeping QuartersLook for pet beds that are made from recyclable materials. Many get their fluffy feel from recycled plastic that is turned into pillow stuffing. Or better yet, make your own pet beds from clothing or blankets you normally would have disposed of. In fact, your pet may enjoy having your scent on these

items and the idea of familiar surroundings.

Sustainable GoodsChoose pet products made from sustainable materials. For example, you can purchase collars and leashes made from hemp or organic cotton. The same can be said for chew toys and scratching posts. Avoid pastic products, or ones that are not made from recyclable materials.

FoodMany pet foods are made from a lot of fillers and scrap materials. These include reconstituted animal by-products, otherwise known as low-grade wastes from the beef and

poultry industries. Instead, choose organic and natural pet foods that rely on meats from animals raised humanely. These foods are not treated with artificial preservatives.

Previously-Owned PetAdopting a pet helps reduce overcrowding in shelters and the destruction of unwanted animals. Love knows no pedigree, so choose a shelter pet that can use a good family. This also helps reduce pet store dependance on puppy mills, which tend to raise pets in poor conditions.

Spay or NeuterProtecting pet populations by preventing unmonitored reproduction can reduce animals’ impact on the planet. Stray cats can damage wildlife and deplete bird populations. Dogs running rampant are also troublesome. Making the investment to sterilize your pet can ward off trouble from overabundance.

Chemical-Free CleaningThe trend in household cleaning is to move away from chemical-laden cleaning products. The same can be said for keeping your pet fresh and cleaning up the house after him or her. Read labels for environmentally safe shampoos, detanglers and pet cleaning products.

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Amberfield Garage Sale

Clean your closets; empty your basements! It’s that time of year again! We are so happy to sponsor our annual garage sale in AMBERFIELD. For those that

live there, let’s get ORGANIZED and for those that don’t, get ready to SHOP. Every year the deals get better and better!

We do all the work, you make the money! Please contact Debbit at [email protected] if you would like to participate or have any questions.

Saturday April 21st from 8 till 3Rain Date Saturday April 28th from 8 till 3

We will have a charity coming around after to pick-up.Please leave your address and mark Yes or No to schedule a pick-up.


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The dog days of summer are just around the corner. Is your air conditioner ready to keep your family cool and comfortable? There are a few things you should check before you start up your central air condi-tioner. Your central air conditioner needs to have some basic yearly maintenance to keep things running properly and efficiently. While air conditioners are built to be tough and strong, they need regular maintenance to run smoothly. Did you know that an air conditioner is built to last for at least fifteen years? That may make you feel more secure with your air conditioner but if it is not taken care of properly, you may find that it last only half that time. What are the best ways to maintain your air conditioner?

• Get annual inspections from a trained Nate Certified heating and cooling tech-nician. The small cost of having them check it out will save you money in the long run. Good times to have those inspections completed are before the warm weather starts and after the warm

weather leaves. Look into a yearly Service Plan that will cover both of these mainte-nance visits and offer many benefits.

• Just as with your furnace, it is important to change your filter every month. Fil-ters keep your air conditioner working properly and economically. They tend to get blocked with pollutants and dust that are in the air. Dirty filters make your air conditioner run more often and that shortens the life of the air conditioner as well as cost you more money. Con-sider upgrading to a higher efficient air cleaner, Merv 10 or higher.

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