Keeping your mind in tip-top shape...not just your car!

1. Why Do I Need to Know About Transmission Fluid?
Transmission fluid is designed to do three things:
1. Creates hydraulic pressure so the transmission can do what it is supposed to
do, allow the car to go forward in a number of different gear ratios, as well as
reverse.
2. Absorb and dissipate heat that develops under routine driving conditions,
heat causes friction and wear and tear on many mechanical and electronic
parts. The fluid carries the heat to the transmission cooler so that fluid can be
cooled.
3. It lubricates the mechanical parts to ensure proper performance and increase
the life of the transmission.
When transmission fluid becomes dark or discolored, it usually indicates that
the fluid is burned, and can no longer dissipate the heat the way the
manufacturer intended. As transmission fluid ages, contaminants such as
clutch material & metal debris build up & viscosity breaks down, leaving your
vehicle's transmission vulnerable to failure and expensive repairs - even from
daily wear and tear. Tired transmission fluid can also create poor performance,
performance decreases that are typically so minute, from day to day, that are
not felt by you until there is a real driveability complaint or breakdown.
Foods That Lower Cholesterol Naturally
1. Oats: replace your breakfast! The beta-glucan absorbs LDL.
Salmon & Fatty Fish: another win for Omega-3, it raises good cholesterol.
2. Nuts: walnuts, almonds and cashews are the best of the best. Use a shot
glass to measure a serving size, because these champs are still high in calories.
A serving size of 1.5 oz is a shot glass and a half.
3. Beans: just a half cup of black, kidney or pinto beans supplies about a third
of your daily fiber needs.
4. Tea: black tea has shown to lower cholesterol quickly but you probably
shouldn’t add all the sweetener (that makes it delicious!)
5. Chocolate: dark or bittersweet chocolate has been shown to increase HDLs
with its antioxidants. And it’s so good to be healthy!
Keeping Your Mind in Tip-Top Shape…Not Just Your Car!
May 2014
May Events
May 1: May Day
May 3: Kentucky Derby
May 5: Cinco de Mayo
May 11: Mother’s Day
May 17: Preakness Stakes
May 25: Indianapolis 500
May 26: Memorial Day
Have a Question About Your Car?
Just give us a call! We always enjoy hearing from our valued customers.
Whether you have a question about vehicle maintenance, a repair
question, or just want to call to say Hello, we’d love to hear from you.
Feel free to give us a call at (941) 485-4061
The Funny Bone
A New Slant on Jaws…
Two great white sharks
swimming in the ocean spied
survivors of a sunken ship.
“Follow me, son,” the father
shark said to the son shark, and
they swam to the mass of people.
“First, we swim around them a
few times with just the tips of our
fins showing.” And so, they did.
“Well done, son! Now, we swim
around them a few times with all
our fins showing,” And so, they
did.
“Now, we eat everybody.” And
so, they did.
When they were both stuffed, the
son asked, “Dad, why didn’t we
just eat them all right away? Why
did we swim around and around
them first?”
His wise father replied, “Because
they taste better after you scare
the poop out of them.”
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2. Want to Win???
Make sure to call in with the answer
to the trivia question on page 3!
(Hint: the answer’s in this month’s newsletter!)
1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
1 tablespoon oil
2 cups pizza sauce
2 ounces pepperoni
Toss the cauliflower in the oil, place on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast
in a preheated 400F oven until it starts to caramelize, about 20-30 minutes,
mixing half way through.
Mix the cauliflower, pizza sauce, pepperoni and olives, reserving some pepperoni
and olives, place in a baking dish, sprinkle on the cheese followed by the
reserved toppings and the oregano.
Bake in a preheated 350F oven until the cheese has melted and the sides are
bubbling, about 20 minutes.
Thanks for the Kind Words
“I liked everything about the
visit. It was timely and the
staff is extremely honest,
nice, and professional. I can
leave the shop knowing that
my car is not going to break
down on me anytime soon
and that My son and I are
safe to drive in it.”
- Samantha Graf
You Are The BEST!
Thank you to all of our amazing
clients that have referred us business
time after time. Our business
depends on the positive comments
and referrals from people just like
you. Every month we take a moment
to thank the clients who have sent us
the greatest number of referrals over
the past month!
Judy Koepke
Fred Madisan
Pizza Topping Puzzler
Client of the Month
Each month, we are thrilled to select
one special client who has touched
our hearts and brought a smile to all
of us. Thank you to this month’s
Client of the Month! Thank you for
your support of our business and we
look forward to seeing you soon!
This month’s
Client of the Month is
Vernon Bontrager
See insert for more on Vernon...
PEPPERONI
CHEESE
TOMATO
MUSHROOM
OLIVES
GREEN
PEPPER
ONION
ANCHOVIES
SPINACH
FETA
PINEAPPLE
HAM
MEATBALL
SAUSAGE
BACON
BROCCOLI
CHICKEN
JALAPENOS
PESTO
ARTICHOKE
BANANA
GARLIC
SHRIMP
The 3 Most Highlighted Kindle Books
Amazon is able to track what people highlight when they use the highlight tool
on their Kindle device or app. According to Amazon, the most highlighted
Kindle books are the Bible, the Steve Jobs biography, and The Hunger Games.
Not what I expected!
Cauliflower Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1 cup mozzarella, shredded
1/4 cup grated parmesan
1/4 teaspoon oregano (optional)

3. Do You Want
To Win Our
GRAND PRIZE?
Take the trivia challenge and
you just might win!
Every month, look for the new trivia
question. If you are one of the first 15
people to call us with the right answer you
will be eligible to win the prize. Your name
will be entered into the monthly drawing.
The winner will receive this month’s
GRAND PRIZE:
$25 Bonefish Gift Card!
Congratulations to last month’s winner:
Kathy Kordos
Here is this month’s trivia question:
Which is NOT one of the best 3 nuts for
cholesterol lowering?
A. Brazil
B. Cashew
C. Almond
D. Walnut
Call right now with your answer
to (941) 485-4061!
Having a Chase Dream May Be a Good Sign?
Your heart is racing, you can feel that tension of the pursuer getting
closer, the terror of needing to push harder to escape. We’ve all been
there … in the chase dream. While struggling through a chase dream
may lead to tossing and turning and a fitful night’s sleep, it may not
be a nightmare after all.
Ian Wallace is a dream psychologist who wrote The Complete A to Z
Dictionary of Dreams. He says that chase dream may be a positive
sign. It often means that the dream is the mind’s way of encouraging
the dreamer to finally face a problem that has been hanging over the
dreamer’s head for some time. It’s the subconscious mind’s way of
trying to clear out this nagging problem that the conscious mind just
won’t deal with. I can feel better about my chase dreams (at least
when I wake up. Because when I’m having them … they are super
scary!)
5 Famous Hollywood Stars You Didn’t Know Had a Twin
1. Kiefer Sutherland: his twin sister, Rachel works behind the scenes
as a post-production supervisor on films and television filmed in
Toronto.
2. Aston Kutcher: his fraternal twin, Michael developed cerebral palsy
and cardiomyopathy as a child. He required a heart transplant as a
teenager. Before becoming a star, Ashton studied biochemical
engineering at the University of Iowa determined to find a cure for
Michael’s condition.
3. Giovanni Ribisi: his twin sister, Marissa had her own budding film
career in the 90s but then went on to marry and start a family with
singer /songwriter Beck. She also has her own fashion line, Whitley
Kros that she started in 2007.
4. Jon Heder: while most famously known for his quirky lead role in
Napoleon Dynamite, his identical twin brother Dan works in animation
and visual effects.
5. Linda Hamilton: while her identical twin sister Leslie is a nurse by
trade, she did double for her sister in 3 scenes in Terminator 2:
Judgment Day. No special effects needed there!
!!! MEDICAL ALERT !!!
A recent study has found that women who carry a little
extra weight live longer than the men who mention it.
The Funny Bone
Take it easy this Memorial Day
… with an Amazing Memorial
Day Special. All month long!
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4. IN THIS ISSUE
Transmission Fluid is Important?
Foods That Lower Cholesterol Naturally
Cauliflower Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
The 3 Most Highlighted Kindle Books
5 Hollywood Stars With a Twin
Having a Chase Dream May Be Good?
Win The Grand Prize
May Events
Money Saving Offers
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5. Memorial Day … When We
All Honor the Soldiers that
Have Fought for Us
…and Their Families
Memorial Day is the time when we honor our soldiers. We are lucky
enough to own a business where we can provide necessary services to our
whole community, including soldiers and their families.
We’d like to keep you safe on the road,
so we’ve put together this special for EVERYONE in our community.
MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL: Here’s what’s included
Premium oil change Rotate the tires
Change the oil filter Check the tire tread depths
Lubricate the steering linkage Set the air pressure in the tires
Check all fluids Check the fan drive belts
Check the battery Check the radiator hoses
30 point courtesy inspection
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But wait there’s even more…..for the first 20 people to respond we will throw in a
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6. May Client of the Month- Vernon Bontrager
Vernon Bontrager is almost a Florida cracker. He moved here from Indiana when he was 11 years old and
currently lives in North Port with his wife, Amy, and their two school-aged children.
“Outside of work, our kids run our schedule,” said Vernon. “We’re always on the go with our daughter’s
gymnastics and our son’s baseball.”
Vernon and his family enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Spending time at the beach, fishing and golfing are
favorite activities, when they can find the time.
“Amy is a 3rd grade teacher at Lamark Elementary,” Vernon said, “And I keep extremely busy with
running my own business, Bontrager Painting.”
Vernon began painting when he was 17 years old, working for other painting contractors throughout
college. He started his business in 2000 and became incorporated in 2002. His business has grown
rapidly throughout the years.
“I have 45 employees and a field advisor working with me,” Vernon said. “We take care of the painting
needs of residential, commercial, new construction and repaints in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. We
will travel outside of these counties for large commercial jobs.”
Offering the best possible service has always been a source of pride for Vernon and his staff. They are
dedicated to serving the needs of their customers each and every day.
“Offering good quality service has helped us to become one of the largest painting companies in the area,”
said Vernon.
Excellent customer service is one of the qualities that keeps Vernon coming back to 1 Stop Car and Truck
Repair year after year.
“I initially got hooked on 1 Stop Car and Truck Repair in 2002 because of the convenience of their
location,” Vernon said. “I’ve kept coming back because the 1 Stop guys are thorough, skilled and do a nice
job of getting you in and out quick, especially with oil changes.”
Vernon recommends 1 Stop to others on a frequent basis because he trusts the work done on his vehicles.
“I’m looking into having the maintenance work done at 1 Stop for all of my business service vehicles and
I’ve got my own parents coming to 1 Stop.”
For all of your painting needs, call
Bontrager Painting Inc at
(941) 244-2557.
You can also view more company
information at
www.bontragerpainting.com.