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♦ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2006 6A Independent insurance agency opens doors in Warner Robins Special to the Journal Doherty, Duggan & Rouse Insurors is a full service independent insurance agency has opened its doors in Warner Robins. The agency has served Georgia and the Southeast since 1950. DDR’s agents, m ■ . ) kp>j Ytillilllf ■" ' • ■ S9Bh«E A I ,Jllf| Br * \ ' Mm "' "f| f I \9. /4 , ll§t, Tlf. ■■■ - J A 'lllaSgayx.. *£..,-.& .Y \ f l yy ' - ?^. ' ’ Hf jgjjlag. Contributed The Military Affairs Committee of the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Fall Social out at the Buzzards Roost in Perry. This event, according to a release, gives the base commander and his staff a chance to get to know the Perry Military Affairs committee members. (Pictured): This year Skip Dawkins, Chairman of Military Affairs, presented Maj. General Owen with SI,OOO for the Family Support Services office out at Robins Air Force Base. Pat Bartness, COO of the Museum of Aviation Foundation, was also presented with a SBOO check from the Military Affairs Committee in support of the Museum of Aviation. Oxendine reminds Georgians of heating safety tips Special to the Journal With cold weather in the forecast, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine wants to remind Georgians of some important home heating safety tips. Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires in Georgia. Portable space heaters, open fireplac es and wood stoves can be dangerous if misused. Keep them away from curtains, draperies, and other flam mable material. Make sure heaters have adequate ven- Warner Robins pair ranked in top 10 in retail sales Special to the Journal Elton and Verneaze Tucker of Warner Robins were among the “Top Ten in Retailing” for the month of October, Eco Quest International, one of the world’s largest distributors of indoor air and water puri fiers, announced recently. The two key sales man agers have been distribu tors of indoor air and water purification systems since September 1992. “On behalf of Eco Quest International, I would like to extend my congratula tions to Elton and Verneaze for their recent accomplishment,” said Michael Jackson, president of Eco Quest International. LIFE From page §A much life insurance they may need. Empty nesters and seniors should evalu ate whether they can reduce their life insurance cover age based on such factors as whether their spouse is alive, their home is paid off, their children and/or grand children are financially inde pendent, or if they anticipate high estate taxes that would be a burden on their heirs. Some older individu als with significant finan cial assets may choose to keep their life insurance in force because it may serve as an estate planning tool that enables them to leave their loved ones money that is exempt from income and estate taxes. according to a release, repre sent the full line of services from property and casualty, to employee benefits, to per sonal insurance. “With a long list of clients throughout the Southeast,” according to the release, “their reputation is built on confidence and satisfac Fall social tilation, and always follow the manufacturer’s operat ing instructions. Have your home heating unit checked annually to be sure it is working efficiently and safely. Make sure all fuel-burning appliances and fireplaces are properly vent ed. If you suspect a gas leak in your home, leave imme diately and call the gas com pany from elsewhere. If you use kerosene space heaters, make sure each heater has an automatic shut-off in case it tips over. “Strong retailing provides consistent repeat purchases which is key to a strong Eco Quest business. Dealers like the Tuckers go the extra mile to build a suc cessful business, and for their continuous efforts, we commend them and recog nize them for their strong leadership, business-build ing capabilities and their growth in the company, such as the Tucker’s most recent achievement.” According to an Eco Quest release, the Tuckers are one of 125,000 dealers who are “building a better life in the United States by taking con trol of their destiny by using the finest business, sales and management opportunities to achieve financial indepen- For more free insur ance advice, visit www. Grrrreat Beats Ct you have Hmettiinc tc sell and its under uW p$ w SMI If, sc, tall tur Coi «Piiterp ms rJ-i (toilied dept+we'll % - mml run ml lines . tion.” They also have an in-house claims department that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “Time and personal attention are given to each account, large or small.” “We are proud to be a part of Doherty, Duggan and [- ~ • f w[iz •V j| W m I Mmr ,l», ,v .\V, Use only K-l kerosene in a space heater; gaso line can cause an explo sion. Wait until the heat er has cooled and take it outside before refueling. - Install an adequate num ber of smoke alarms. Most fatal fires start between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., while the family is asleep. The advance warning of a smoke alarm may mean the difference between life and death. Nine out of 10 fire vic tims are already dead before the fire department is even dence by joining Eco Quest International as an indepen dent distributor. While at the same time, distributors, just like the Tuckers, will continue to receive recog nition for their promotions and numerous incentives as they work to reach their goals.” Eco Quest has been rec ognized as one of the coun try’s top business oppor tunities by national maga zines like Inc., Success and Money Makers Monthly. The Handyman Club of America’s national panel of professional do-it-yourself ers awarded the company’s technologically advanced systems ‘The Handyman Seal of Approval’ award. Most recently, The Space InsureUonline.org, a website maintained by the NAIC. LOCAL Rouse’s long standing his tory,” said Richard Ehrler, Jr., Warner Robins Manager of Doherty, Duggan & Rouse Insurors. “We take pride in provid ing personalized care to our clients. Every client is dif ferent and it is important to make sure their policy called, mainly from smoke and toxic gases. Also, Georgia law now requires a smoke alarm in every home. If you already have smoke alarms, don’t forget to replace the batter ies annually. Each household should have a well-rehearsed family escape plan. All rooms, especially bed rooms, should have two escape routes. Have a pre determined meeting place outside the house so you can be sure everyone is out safelv. Foundation announced that Eco Quest International’s Fresh Air purification prod uct had been officially rec ognized as a Certified Space Technology. The Fresh Air by Eco Quest uses technology originally developed in cooperation with NASA to clean the air in spacecraft. These prod ucts are sold exclusively to homeowners by Eco Quest International. For more information on Eco Quest International, call the Tuckers at 478-923- 6187 or visit their website at www.ecoqiiestintl.com/ eltontucker. PEACOCK MEATS Green St. • Warner Robins Hwy. 112 • Cochran 478-918-0888 478-934-7518 I Q uar,ers -’k XjU Smoked Picnic - .89* lb. JlSj'®' T-Bone - *5.99 lb. * ’5- Boston Butts - $ 1.29 lb. is designed with their best interests in mind. That is what DDR is all about,” Doherty, Duggan & Rouse Insurors added it is proud to introduce its dedicated team of professionals serv ing Middle Georgia: Ehrler, Jr., AIA, Brooks Thomas, Janice G. Davis, CISR, CPIW, Steering car buyers clear of odometer fraud Special to the Journal A few simple pre-pur chase steps can put the brakes on a crime that costs used car buyers about a billion dollars each year: odometer fraud. Odometer fraud is the illegal practice of rolling back odometers to make it appear that vehicles have lower mileage than they actually do. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that about 452,000 report ed cases occur every year and the average odometer roll back takes 35,000 to 40,000 miles off of a vehi cle - boosting its price by about $2,500. Here’s how it affects consumers: Imagine buy ing a three-year-old car with an odometer rolled back from 80,000 miles to 30,000 miles. Most likely, you would pay top dollar for the vehicle, assuming that because it has so few miles, it is in prime condi tion, will provide you main tenance-free use and still retain some resale value down the road. However, because of the actual mile age, the car is likely to experience breakdowns and need potentially costly repairs. Try these tips for spot ting odometer fraud - espe cially if the car you are con sidering has a digital odom eter. Digital odometers may actually be easier to roll back than traditional ones. * Check the tires and maintenance records. Be tertain the odometer mile age matches up with the oil change records. Also, if the odometer shows less than 20,000 miles, the car should still have its origi nal tires. * Look for wear and tear. Does the wear on the brake pedal seem consistent with the odometer read ing? 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