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HERE’S WHAT’S NEW THIS MONTH…

Dear Friends and Family,

Welcome to the November edition of Around The House Newsletter!

The November issue is filled to the brim with a plethora of handy home know-how,

strange news, health and money-saving tips, and much more!

Take a gander at some of the goodies you’ll find in this issue…

Help Your Children Enjoy The Benefits Of Charitable Giving At An Early

Age

Learn How On Page 1.

Seven Steps To Keep Holiday Spending Under Control On Page 2!

Oak or Birch? A Lovely Poem To Choosing Firewood! Delight yourself to

page 3.

Don’t miss out on using OPM! See page 9 for more info.

I surely hope you are keeping warm as the cold continues to moves in for the winter.

Remember to do your preventive maintenance on your furnaces, if you have not had

your furnace maintained already. Preventative maintenance is important to have done.

Especially after your furnaces have been off all summer long. It is December and the

cold we feel now is scheduled to get colder. Just call 918-357-2248 to set your apt.

today. I will be happy to assist in setting that appointment for you.

As you may have noticed, we sent out invites to join and follow us on Facebook

and Twitter. Thank you to all that have added us. We have posted a few more new videos

on YouTube as well. We have added some helpful info from lighting a pilot light to picking

out a good furnace. Lastly, we now have the Newsletter posted through another venue,

Issuu! It’s a fun new way to read the letter we send without holding up you email inbox.

As always, I’m looking forward to hearing from you. If you have any friends or

neighbors who need help with any home comfort needs or would just like their own copy

of my Around the House Newsletter, please contact me.

Yours truly,

Bry’wn Rigsbee Bry’wn Rigsbee

Customer Service Representative & Publisher Superior Service of Broken Arrow Inc.

www.357ac4u.com

PS If you would like your personal business card added to one of our monthly newsletters please

fax it to me at (918) 770-8210. If you would be interested in sponsoring the newsletter on a

recurring basis please contact me to discuss the terms.

PPS If you like my newsletter, or have any suggestions, please feel free to give me a call at

(918)357-2248.We love hearing from all of our friends and clients!

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DECEMBER, 2009 NEWS THAT HELPS THE FAMILY.

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Inside This Issue:

Keep Holiday Spending Under Control The Dangers of Waling and Talking Q&A on H1N1

Plus much, much more!!!

Parents sometimes have the feeling that Christmas has become little more than an

attempt to fulfill the expectations of their children.

It can be more. Done correctly, adding the idea of helping others during the holidays

can bring them joy right now. It can create a holiday tradition that will enrich the

season for the rest of their lives.

You can start early by explaining to small children that some people may not have

Christmas dinner without help from the bell-ringing Santa’s. Kids will love putting a

few coins into the kettle.

Those who believe in Santa Claus may wonder why there are so many Santa’s and why

they don't leave toys for every child. Explain that Santa needs help. The children will

be thrilled with the idea of picking out a toy that Santa could give to a poor child.

It's easy for parents to feel they are a little poor themselves this year. Still, a gift doesn't

have to be expensive, and the joy of choosing one could be something a child looks

forward to each year in the future. Choosing a gift should be fun and an expression of

love.

A story about why other kids may not get much for Christmas could be in order. Tell

your children about recent floods or hurricanes that destroyed other kids' parents'

homes and belongings. Don't make the story too frightening.

Older kids would enjoy helping you select the cause you choose to support this year.

Make the choices interesting and encourage them to give part of their cash Christmas

gifts to help others. Teens would enjoy going with you to help serve a free dinner at the

church or soup kitchen. Inviting teen nieces, nephews or pals to join you is a plus.

Help Your Children Enjoy The Benefits Of Charitable Giving At An Early Age

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One survey shows that 35

percent of consumers plan

to spend less for Christmas

gifts this year.

The percentage is just a

little higher than the 25

percent who reported last

January that they spent too

much. That percentage will

probably decrease when

consumers are surveyed in

January 2010.

The recession has been a

wakeup call for everyone.

Even profligate spenders

are planning to cut back

and charge less to their

credit cards.

Here's how to do it:

Seven Steps to Keep Holiday Spending Under Control

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1 Calculate exactly how

much you can spend from

current income plus

whatever you saved ahead

for gifts.

2 Make a list of everyone

you absolutely have to buy

for. Then whittle down the

list.

3 If you have a family

gathering where everyone

buys for everyone else,

suggest a gift exchange

instead. Draw names so

everyone only buys one

gift.

4 Negotiate with relatives

so only the kids get

presents this year. But

couples without children

who buy for others' kids

should be gifted.

5 Once your list is

finalized, decide how much

of your calculated money

you will spend on each

individual.

6 Shop with a list that

includes the amount to

spend on each person. Try

not to exceed it.

7 Consider buying used

vintage books, sheet music,

or bookends for those who

would appreciate them.

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If you consider winter

heating, overloaded

electrical circuits and

flammable decorations,

you'll understand why

December is prime time for

home fires. Here are some

old and new suggestions for

a safe holiday season.

1 Look for the fire-resistant

label on artificial trees and

decorations.

2 Buy a natural tree that is

really fresh. It should be

very green and have

needles that are hard to pull

off. A twig shouldn't break

when it's bent.

3 For outside decorations,

buy only those made

specifically for outdoors.

Use heavy-duty extension

cords and plug them into

Put Safety at the Top of Your Holiday List

circuits that have a ground-

fault interrupter.

4 Get a remote control to

easily turn off lights before

you retire or when it snows

or rains.

5 Avoid cooking fires by

staying in the kitchen when

cooking on the stove top.

6 Put candles in heat

resistant and place them

where they can't burn

something or get knocked

down.

7 Before lighting a

fireplace or wood stove,

clear the area of tree

boughs, paper and other

combustibles. Never burn

gift wrappings in a

fireplace. They could cause

a flash fire.

8 Protect small children by

keeping decorations out of

their reach. Inspect toys for

small parts that could cause

choking, and keep scissors

used for wrapping gifts

away from children.

9 Be sure to lock doors and

windows. Thieves think

you have money and

valuable gifts in your

home. Put indoor and

outdoor lights on a timer,

and leave a radio or

television on when you

leave the house.

10 If cold weather makes

you want to use an indoor

heater of any kind, be sure

it is positioned well away

from curtains, trees and

decorations.

Get Out Of Town For Less

If you decide you want

to fly away right now,

you're going to pay a big

price for your last-

minute ticket.

There's still a chance

that you could get a

bargain seat at Web sites

that specialize in

immediate ticket sales.

Click on Last Second

Deals for a package that

includes a hotel and car

rental. Or visit

airfarewatchdog.com for

airline fire sale prices.

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Superior Service of Broken Arrow Inc. Around The House Tip of the Month:

“Firewood – A Poem”

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Beechwood fires are bright and clear

If the logs are kept a year;

Chestnut's only good, they say,

If for long 'tis laid away;

Make a fire of elder tree,

Death within your house shall be;

But ash new or ash old

Is fit for Queen with crown of gold.

Birch and fir logs burn too fast,

Blaze up bright and do not last;

It is by the Irish said

Hawthorn bakes the sweetest bread;

Elmwood burns like churchyard mould

E'en the very flames are cold;

But ash green or ash brown

Is fit for Queen with golden crown.

Poplar gives a bitter smoke

Fills your eyes and makes you choke;

Apple wood will scent your room

With an incense like perfume;

Oaken logs, if dry and old

Keep away the winter's cold;

But ash wet or ash dry

A King shall warm his slippers

by. Traditional

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Around The House Newsletter

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Walk-Talk Danger! Walking along the street, while talking on a cell phone is dangerous and not just because you bump into people. One study by Ohio State University showed that 48 percent of cell phone users crossed the street in front of approaching cars. The study showed that cell phone talkers of all ages were unable to be aware of their surroundings at the same time

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Famous Quotes

"The last suit that you wear, you don't need any pockets." — Wayne Dyer "The big rewards come to those who travel the second, undermanned mile." — Bruce Barton "A strong, successful man is not the victim of his environment. He creates favorable conditions. His own inherent force and energy compel things to turn out as he desires."— Orison Swett Marden ""A great attitude does much more than turn on the lights in our worlds; it seems to magically connect us to all sorts of serendipitous opportunities that were somehow absent before the change." — Earl Nightingale "If you want to be successful, find someone who has achieved the results you want and copy what they do and you'll achieve the same results." — Tony Robbins "When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way." — Wayne Dyer ""A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done." — Ralph Lauren "A person of intellect without energy added to it, is a failure." — Sebastien-Roch Nicolas De Chamfort

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Around The House Newsletter

Everyone who is contemplating immunization for the swine flu (H1N1) should be

relieved by this news.

Adults won't have to get two shots of the vaccine. Scientists at the National Institutes of

Health say one dose of the new vaccine is strong enough to protect most people.

The important part of this announcement is that people will not have to line up for shots

three times this year but just twice: once for seasonal flu and once for H1N1.

At this time, studies on whether children will need both shots are not yet complete.

But... The so-called swine flu may be contagious for a longer time than previously

thought. Scientists at the Institute of Public Health in Quebec say their study shows it

could be contagious for a week.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's flu chief says, however, that long

breaks from work or school don't seem worth it for a virus that seems to cause mostly

mild illness.

The flu is spreading so widely now that confining the sick does less good. It's virtually

impossible not to have the virus introduced into settings such as school, universities

and workplaces where people come into close contact with others.

Prevention

This situation may prompt more people to take the trouble to get the swine flu

immunization.

At least, it could prompt more people to do frequent hand washing in an attempt to

prevent the H1N1.

H1N1: The Good News

Investors over age 59 1/2 who have a sizable amount in a Roth IRA can use a "self-

directed" Roth IRA to buy a home in full with cash. After they do, they can have the

rental income tax free, as long as they don't live in the home, say financial planners

writing in SmartMoney.

If they don't have quite enough in a Roth, they could convert a traditional IRA into a

Roth. The IRS says they will owe income tax on any amount you convert, but one

benefit of a low IRA balance is a lower tax bill. Note that income restrictions on Roth

conversions disappear in 2010.

Buyers should make sure the rental income easily covers expenses, including taking

care of the property if they can't. They should compare the income from the property

with what they would earn on a portfolio of the same size. Rental income would

probably be more.

Financing Retirement With Real Estate

Handy Tip Of

The Month:

“Good Uses For

Dryer Sheets”

TV screen: Wipe

your TV screen with

a used sheet to keep

the dust from

resettling

Suitcases: Place a

sheet in your

suitcases to keep

them from smelling

musty.

Wastebaskets: Toss

a sheet in the

bottom of your

trashcan to help

eliminate odors.

Cat or dog hair:

The sheets will

magnetically collect

dog and cat hair on

floors and furniture.

Shoes: Stick a sheet

in each shoe

overnight and they

will smell great in

the morning!

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ANSWER KEY

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Q & A on the H1N1 flu

What if I get the H1N1

swine flu?

Without a lab test, you

won't know if it's seasonal

flu or the H1N1. Most

people get well just by

resting, staying hydrated,

and taking medications to

reduce fever. Stay home

and avoid contact with

others until at least 24

hours after the fever is

gone.

If you have trouble

breathing, have chest or

abdominal pain, dizziness,

confusion, persistent

vomiting, or if you don't

soon get better, see your

doctor.

Should I take an antiviral

like Tamiflu?

The Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

does not recommend taking

them for mild cases. An

antiviral is recommended

for serious cases and for

those with other medical

conditions.

How about the new

vaccine?

First, people at high risk

will get the two H1N1 flu

shots, including pregnant

women, children and adults

age six months through 24

years old, people with

medical conditions, health

care and emergency

medical care workers.

The vaccine should be

available now and is safe. It

does NOT protect against

regular seasonal flu. Be

sure to get your regular flu

shot.

How can I protect myself

before getting the

vaccine?

People who are infected

with the virus start

spreading it a day before

they develop symptoms,

which means the virus

could be present almost

anywhere. It is spread

through respiratory droplets

from a cough or a sneeze.

You can get it by touching

something they have

touched, then touching your

mouth or nose.

Handwashing is your most

powerful preventive. Wash

often with soap and water

or a sanitizer.

Should I keep my child

home from school if it's

going around?

No. Schools will watch

kids and staff members for

symptoms, isolate them

quickly and send them

home. In most cases,

schools will remain open.

If you never thought about

sharing the road with a

deer, you could be in for a

very unpleasant surprise.

The Insurance Institute for

Highway Safety reports

that deer populations are

growing. Because their

natural habitat is being

displaced in many areas by

urban housing, they can

often be seen in what you

may think is an unlikely

area.

To avoid costly and

possibly fatal deer

collisions, watch for them

whenever you approach a

wooded area, even if it's

close to town or even in a

town.

Posted deer-crossing signs

should always signal you to

reduce your speed.

Remember that when you

see one deer, another deer

or a group could be close

behind. If one runs safely in front of your car, be

prepared for another.

At night, drive with high-

beam headlights whenever

possible to illuminate the

side of the road. Watch for

light reflection in a deer's

eyes. Be prepared to stop

when you see it.

If a collision is inevitable,

brake but don't swerve to

avoid it. Your risk of injury

is much greater if you hit

oncoming traffic or crash

into a tree.

Sharing The Road With Deer

Call Today To Learn

How To Save On

Your Next Home

Project

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Around The House Newsletter

SEND A REFERRAL: GET A PRIZE

For every referral you send our way that becomes a client, you will receive $25 for service call referrals or $50 for equipment sale referrals:

Cash!

Or

A credit toward your next repair with Superior Service of Broken Arrow!

By referring your family, friends & neighbors, you’ve helped our business grow. Offering these special rewards is our way of saying, “Thank you, you’re the best!”

Without you, we couldn’t do what we do. To take advantage of our Referral Reward Program, just fill out the enclosed referral sheet and either fax it or send it in. Also, take advantage of our newest way of showing our thanks, go online to www.357ac4u.com and send your referrals quick and easy to us. That’s all there is to it!

ROCKET REFERRAL REWARD PROGRAM!

If you use this form, we will be able to make sure you get credit for

all of your referrals when they become clients. If you have any

questions, just give us a call at (918) 357-2248.

Your Name: ________________ Your Phone#______________

Referrals: If you run out of room, please feel free to use a

separate sheet of paper.

Name _______________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________

City, State, Zip________________________________________

Home Phone _________________________________________

WANTED! More Customers like You!

Superior Service of Broken Arrow Inc. launched a new Customer Referral Program last spring! It’s a chance for us to thank you for sending customers just like you to us. Any existing customer who refers a new customer to Superior Service of Broken Arrow Inc. for any type of work, we will reward you with a token of our appreciation once the work is completed! Keep referring, and you’ll see discounts and free gifts. It’s our way of saying thank you for your loyalty, and for sending us more customers just like you. Be certain to tell your friends that when they call us to set up an appointment, let the caller know that they were referred by a friend. Tell them to have your name and address handy to give to the operator.

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Don’t Forget Your Fall 2009 PM

Remember, we are now in our fall season and furnaces are coming back to life

after being turned off the entire summer. I will be happy to set an apt with you for

your Fall 2009 Preventive Maintenance. Just call me, Bry’wn at 918-357-2248.

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Don’t Miss Out

Do not miss your chance on using O.P.M.!

(Other People’s Money, i.e.: Citi and GE)

For more information about this, please call and ask for Sean, our Comfort Service

Manager at 918-357-2248.

Or you can log onto our website:

http://www.357ac4u.com.

We are always happy to help you in all your home comfort needs.

„Because you‟re right, your home should be more comfortable™‟!

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From the Mouth of a Young Boy

Around The House Newsletter

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Have you ever been in an event

where a thousand people were

watching? Well I have. I raced in the

2009 arena cross series at the B.O.K.

Center on 1-09-2009.

When I found out I was ecstatic.

Friday night we headed to the B.O.K.

Center. We stayed the night in our R.V.

Saturday was pro day. I watched the

heat races for 250cc and 450cc classes.

That night I watched the main event

with freestyle. A guy did a back flip and

landed it!

Finally Sunday came amateur day.

We said a couple of prayers at the riders

meeting. The race starts! Practice laps

for me came around and I was getting

used to the track. Moto 1 is ranking for

Moto 2.

When we lined up to the gate my

eyes sunk into the first corner. I was

picking my line to get to the corner first.

When the 30 second card was held up a

big rumble from below rose up. The gate

dropped! It sounded like a million

angry bees coming out of a hive.

My vision narrows until only what

is in front of me I can see. I make it

through the mass of anxious riders

jockeying for the line chase! I thrust the

throttle harder, stay the course! Keep the

Fear Never Wins By Braden Barger, 10 years old

line! I make myself hold on as I hit the

whoop section bouncing and bucking

then a hard left turn.

I try to remember to breathe.

Looking forward only to see a mountain

to jump.

I can only grit my teeth as I

become weightless like an astronaut

looking forward at the earth, my landing

so small. When my bike touches dirt

again I take a deep breath. A checker

flag falls!

When I leave the track and ride

slowly wondering if I placed well. I see

my family. I asked what place did I get?

Taking off my sweaty helmet they say I

did great! I looked at my dad; you are

already my champion son! I stand

waiting for the results. Braden Barger

5th

. I wonder could 1st possibly be any

better than tonight? We’ll see!

To be continued…

You just read a short story from

one of Coweta, OK’s very own young

motor cross racer. He tells you in his

own words the night of one of his races.

How brave he is to be in a very taxing

and dangerous sport. We thank him for

this wonderful story and look forward

to reading more.