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If a modern car is treated with care, it can last for over 100,000 miles without needing major costly repairs. However, neglecting you car’s maintenance needs can leave you with a large bill that could have been avoided. Do you really want to be spending extra money?


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1. Squeaking or grinding coming from the front or rear of your car can indicate that your brakes are getting low. The squeaking can be the brake pad indicators to alert you that it’s time to replace them. When brakes start grinding it could be one of your brake calipers seizing up, which can also include smoke coming from your brakes!


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Bonjour! We have French students for this summer for a three-week stay, from July 8 to July 28.  LEC (Loisirs Culturel A L’Etranger) is in need of host families for the visiting teenagers.

This is a great cultural experience for the entire family. We remind you that students bring their own spending money, have insurance and as always are very eager to meet, befriend and know their American host family.


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This post sponsored by: Steve’s Auto Repair

As a consumer you do not always have the ability to know what your car will need other than the visual items that you can see but here are some things to keep in mind prior to going to the state inspection station.


Last Thursday and Saturday were sad days at the Farmer’s Market.  It was cold and rainy.

Cold and rainy does not typically inspire patrons to come out and walk around to buy vegetables. If you did walk over to the Harris Pavilion or to Lot B, you could find many vendors, bravely sitting under the pavilion bundled up but maintaining smiles. Rain or shine, they’re out there.


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This week we’ve found five of our vendor’s fall favorites.  Check out these delicious products at the Thursday and Saturday markets

 


Virginia is known for its wonderful apples and guess what—they’re in season!  Not only does an apple make an excellent afternoon snack or commute snack, but they’re probably one of the most versatile fruits around.  Don’t believe me? Well, I’ve made a list of twenty ways to love an apple. Find your favorites on this list, hit the market, pick up some apples, and enjoy!

20 Ways to Love an Apple:


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