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MEMBER SERVICES
Spruce up for Spring Safety
The days are getting longer — and spring is just around the corner. Consider adding these tasks to your spring to-do list while you’re cleaning out the closets.
Winter can be tough on your home. Spring is a great time to catch up on home maintenance. Small repairs can save you money and headaches down the road.
Inspect your roof
Look for damaged or buckling shingles or tiles, and have them replaced. Don’t miss the base of the chimney, and repair any cracks to prevent water from leaking in.
Trim your trees
Prune tree limbs regularly to keep them away from your home, decks and outbuildings in case strong winds and precipitation cause them to break. If a tree is too close to your home, consider having it removed.
Clean out your gutters
Remove leaves, sticks and other debris so spring showers can flow freely. Make sure gutters are secure and downspouts drain away from your foundation. If possible, extend the bottom of
the downspout away from your home by at least six feet.
Test wood for water damage
Make sure wood on your home is not soft when you press it. It isn’t just exposed wood that is at risk. Even vinyl- or aluminum-sided homes have wooden framing and trim. Use a screwdriver to probe for soft wood, and repair or replace it as needed.
Check for appliance leaks
Look for signs of leakage around your washing machine, dishwasher, refrigerator, water heater and
other appliances that use water. Small leaks can lead to major damage.
Clean your dryer vent
Nearly 3,000 home dryer fires happen every year according to the U.S. Fire Administration, causing $35 million in property loss annually. Cleaning dryer vents can prevent about a third of those fires. Make sure to clean your lint trap after every use.
For more information on auto, homeowners and other personal lines of insurance, contact AAA Schuylkill County.
SHADES OF
IRELAND
July 27, 2018
$3,969*
per person, double occupancy
• DUBLIN (3 nights)
• KILKENNEY
• WATERFORD (1 night) • BLARNEY
• RING OF KERRY
• KILLARNEY (2 nights) • LIMERICK (2 nights)
• CLIFFS OF MOHER
• GALLWAY
• TULLAMORE
• KINGSCOURT
INCLUDES:
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Experience the Ring of Kerry, one of the world’s greatest coastal roads
• Visit a working farm and watch sheepdogs in action
• See the highlights of Dublin via coach with a local guide or set out on a walking tour of the city’s historic center
• Tour the famous Waterford Crystal Factory or explore the Medieval Museum and
enjoy a guided tour and glass of wine in the 15th-century Mayor’s Wine Vault
• Round-trip transfers from Pottsville
• Round-trip airfare
• Air taxes and fees
• Round-trip transfers airport to Dublin hotel
For more information and
reservations, contact Cathy
Baldigo at (570) 622-4991. Travel
* Rates are per person and subject to change. Single and triple rates available upon request.
Space is limited. Informational presentation date to be announced.
REFLECTIONS OF ITALY
September 11, 2018 • 11 Days • $4,759 per person, double occupancy
ROME (3 nights) • ASSISI • PERUGIA (1 night) • SIENA • FLORENCE (2 nights) • VENICE (2 nights) • MILAN (1 night)
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Locally guided panoramic tours in each city
• Vatican Museums and St. Peters Basilica tour
• Visit a historic winery in the heart of the Chianti region
• Viewing of Michelangelo’s David
• Boat trip to Murano for glass-blowing
INCLUDES:
• Round-trip airfare • Air taxes, fees and
surcharges
• Round-trip transfers from
Pottsville to the airport • Round-trip transfers to
Rome hotel and Milan hotel • 14 meals: 9 breakfasts,
1 lunch, 4 dinners
in Venice
• Walking tours with local experts
• 4-star hotels located close to the
city centers
For more information and reservations, contact Cathy Baldigo at (570) 622-4991.
Travel
* Rates are per person and subject to change. Single and triple rates available upon request.
Space is limited. Informational presentation date to be announced.
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