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July 2017 Agency Newsletter

June 2017 Agency Newsletter

Our Mission Is Simple

Stone Creek Insurance Agency Is Committed To Knowing, Meeting, And Exceeding Our Clients’ Needs And Expectations.

At A Glance

New At The Creek

Summer Energy Savings

Campsite Security

Business Spotlight

New At The Creek

Please help us in welcoming Samantha Dutra to our agency! Samantha has been named a commercial lines account manager.  She has over 10 years of experience and has worked with a multitude of businesses ranging from; real estate developers, contractors, manufacturers, heavy equipment dealers, and a nationally-recognized amusement park. 

 

Samantha’s experience will help Stone Creek to provide an elevated level of service to our commercial clients.  We are excited to bring her knowledge and experience to our team in our home office in Lafayette, CA.  

Summer Energy Savings

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, $11 billion dollars is spent on air conditioning in the U.S.  If you are writing the check for P.G. & E, this may come as no surprise.  To help save you some money this summer, here are some ideas to keep your home cool and your pockets fuller.

  • Make sure your home is properly insulated and sealed. Homes that are not properly, warm air can leak into your home causing your home to heat up faster.

 

  • Make sure there are no cracks or openings on your ducts, this can result in up to 30% of the energy a cooling system uses.

 

  • Make sure heat is not on in your oven, stove, or any appliance that generates heat.

 

  • Use your dryer and dishwasher at cooler temperatures.

 

  • Create your own personal cooling zone, where you can set up fans and drink plenty of fluids.

 

  • Keep your curtains closed and minimize the use of lights.

(Source: Safeco)

Campsite Security

It’s 2017, and we all want to travel with our electronics! But…do you really want to go camping with your laptop or tablet? Are you going to watch a movie instead of roasting marshmallows? If so, then here is a list for you to make sure that you have fun and not have to worry about damaging your personal property:

  • Make a list, and check it twice! Make an inventory of what you are bringing with you to make sure you don’t forget anything when you come home.

 

  • If you are going out, lock it up! The best place to hide your stuff when you are camping is where you can lock it. If you are staying in a tent, hide your electronics in the trunk of your car.

 

  • Create a neighborhood watch group. Get to know your campsite neighbors to help increase friendships and safety.  Ask them to watch your site, if you are leaving for a while.

 

  • Don’t forget the animals! A bear looking for food is not going to want to take your iPad, but they are not going to tip-toe around your expensive items either. Clean up your site, especially after you eat.  Animals are attracted to the food and garbage left out at campsites.

 

  • Ask the park or around about security. Ask the people that work at the campground what you should watch for.  Ask if there are any thefts or any perils you need to know about.  Ask the campers that have been there longer than you have if there are any specific safety hazards they know about.

This list won’t guarantee that you won’t ruin your electronics or that it will not be stolen, but it gives you some ideas of what you can do to help prevent from ruining your fun.
(source: www.Safeco.com)

Business Spotlight

 

In 2012 the legendary Jack O’Neill who invented the wet suit and established the first surf shop in San Francisco decided to put together a line of clothing for those times that one spends out of the water.  This is when Venture Quality Goods was born.  Venture Quality Goods believes in honest, quality clothes that suits their consumer’s lifestyles.  Their clothes are well designed and crafted for comfort.  Their style is timeless.  Local to Lafayette, CA Venture Quality Goods is proud to be in a community full of dreamers, builders and doers.

 

Come and Visit their store located at: 3571 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette CA 94549

 

Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday : 10 AM to 7 PM

Sundays: 12 PM. to 5p PM.

Website: http://venturegoods.com

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