Who wants to go to a Captain's game?

Over the next few weeks we will have a promotion going on to give away 50 tickets to the Lake County Captain's baseball game on July 13th, 2012.

Call in to the office at any point for more information! 440-951-2272

Quote of the Day 6-8-2012

“If you aren’t going all the way, why go at all?”-Joe Namath

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Festive Friday Recap

What a great morning we had! More pictures will be posted later. But just to keep you updated, here are a few from our morning at Q104 with Fee's Company!

Inside the studio with Allan Fee, Glenn Anderson, and Katherine Boyd...aka Fee's Company

Gotta love Marine week here in Cleveland!!! Oorah!

You've got to love 'em! Allan Fee, Glenn the funny song man, and Nascar Joe (aka Average Joe)

Q104 Festive Friday!

Don't forget to tune into Q104 tomorrow morning! Katharine and Lauren will be on for Festive Friday...talking about the agency and goofing off! Make sure you listen for more information regarding the contests we have going on!

6:30am-10am

Listen on your way to work (104.1), and at your desk http://player.radio.com/player/RadioPlayer.php?version=1.2.13391&station=104

Happy almost Friday!!!

Quote of the Day 6-7-2012

"We think too small. Like the frog at the bottom of the well. He thinks the sky is only as big as the top of the well. If he surfaced, he would have an entirely different view." -Mao Tse-Tung

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Quote of the Day 6-6-2012

"Difficulties strengthen the mind, as well as labor does the body."

- Seneca

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Contests, baseball games, radio shows, oh my!

All sorts of things are happening around here! From baseball games, to contests, to the Johnnycake Jog, we’ve got lots going on! Keep checking the page to keep up with everything…you wouldn’t want to miss out!

First off, take a look here: http://thedoyleteam.blogspot.com/2012/06/4-tickets-to-any-show-at-house-of-blues.html to see how YOU could win a pack of 4 tickets to ANY concert at the House of Blues in Cleveland.

Who wants to go to a ball game? July 13th, our agency will be at the Captain’s Game with games, giveaways, and the Good Neighbear! Watch for details on how to win a family pack of tickets to that game as well!

Keep your schedules open for Sunday, July 15th! A few of us here in the office will be doing the Johnnycake Jog, 5 mile run. It starts and ends at the Lake County Fairgrounds. We will be posting updates over the next few weeks about our training process. If anyone would care to train with us we would welcome the company! Once we come up with a permanent running schedule, it will be posted on this page so anyone can join!

For all of you out there with kids…we want to feature your adorable children! As an insurance company, we are concerned with managing risk…or being safe. With school letting out, we know many children will be out and about…riding their bikes, swimming, and playing with their friends. If you have pictures of your kids at any time this summer showing how safe they are, send them in and we will post them! Any time you catch your child wearing their helmet, wearing a life jacket, etc…send it to Katharine.glover.u0dg@statefarm.com. I will then repost it to show off your smart kids! There may be a giveaway for the cutest pictures too! Just keep checking back!

Finally…tune into Q104 this Friday morning (6-8-2012) for “Festive Friday”. Katharine and Lauren from our agency will be hanging out with Allan Fee and the rest of the morning show from 6:30am until around 10! Listen on your way to work, and tune in from your desk by going to: http://tunein.com/radio/Q104-1041-s22111/ and click the “Listen Now” button. It should make for an interesting morning!

If you have any questions regarding the above…give us a call at 440-951-2272. Happy Tuesday!

4 tickets to ANY show at the House of Blues

Get to a ‘better state’ and win 4 tickets to ANY show at House of Blues-Cleveland! Text ‘SFHOB’ to 25866 to enter to win. Message and data rates may apply.

Details of the contest:

·         Contest will run from June 1, 2012-July 31, 2012

·         How to Play- text ‘SFHOB’ to 25866

·         One winner will receive:

o   4 tickets to their choice of any concert at the Cleveland House of Blues

o   $50 in Karma Kash Card to the Crossroads Restaurant

o   Behind the scenes tour of the facility-including the Founders Room

*State Farm employees are exempt from winning.

Good luck!!!



Quote of the Day 6-5-2012

"Insist on yourself. Never imitate."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Quote of the Day 6-4-2012

"There's a time for all things."
-William Shakespeare

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Buying a home?

7 Home-Buying Blunders to Avoid

 With record-low interest rates, rock-bottom home prices and no house of their own to sell, many young adults are well-positioned to purchase their first home. If you’re ready to become a homeowner, watch out for these common first-time-buyer mistakes.

1. Not getting a preapproval. Before you start your home search, meet with a lender or mortgage broker to determine how much money you are qualified to borrow. Having a preapproval letter in-hand offers peace-of-mind to you, the seller and your real estate agent.
2. Overestimating what you can afford. Sit down with a financial planner and go through your income, expenses, and investments. You may discover that you aren’t comfortable spending what your lender believes you can afford.
3. Underestimating the costs of homeownership. The expenses of owning a home go beyond your monthly mortgage payment. As a homeowner, you’ll be responsible for costs landlords usually cover, including property taxes, insurance, association dues, utilities, maintenance and repairs.
4. Failing to think long-term. Cosmetic details that you can change should not discourage you from buying a home. Whether you’re planning to sell the house in a few years or make it your forever home, finding a home in the right neighborhood or one with a new furnace may outweigh drawbacks such as a slightly outdated kitchen or bath.
5. Spending all of your money. Avoid draining your savings to purchase a home or offering the maximum amount you’re qualified to borrow. You want to have money left over to cover unexpected expenses that could arise after you buy.
6. Forgoing an inspection. Before celebrating the fact you’ve found a home you love, hire a professional home inspector to find any problems that could impact your decision to buy.
7. Forgetting the contingency clause. Your contract should include a clause that allows you to back out if your loan falls through, the home doesn’t appraise at its sale price or you lose your job.

Real estate agents can be helpful resources for first-time buyers. Review these tips for hiring a real estate agent before you start house hunting. And schedule time to talk with your State Farm® agent to learn more about homeowners coverage.

Quote of the Day 6-1-2012

"Everywhere man blames nature and fate, yet his fate is mostly but the echo of his character and passions, his mistakes and weaknesses."-Democritus

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Quote of the Day 5-31-2012

"A man in earnest finds means or, if he cannot find, creates them."-William Ellery Channing

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Quote of the Day 5-30-2012

"Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader."
-Tacitus

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Pool safety tips

Building a Barrier Against Swimming Pool Accidents

By SFLCAuthor

Each year, 300 children under age 5 drown in swimming pools. That’s the shocking estimate from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Help prevent accidents in your home pool or spa by installing safety barriers that help keep kids away from the water when you’re not around.
Protect your kids with these recommendations from the CPSC:

Fences and Walls

• Barriers should be at least 4 feet tall.
• For an inground pool, barriers should begin no more than 4 inches from the ground. For aboveground pools, the clearance between the top of the pool and the bottom of the barrier should be no more than 4 inches.
• To help discourage a child from climbing over a barrier, eliminate handholds or footholds, and restrict the size of any cutouts, openings, or spaces to 1-1/4 inches.
• To help keep children from trying to crawl through a barrier, check that openings are small enough to block a 4-inch sphere

Gates

• Position latches out of the reach of young children, or use a childproof closure.
• Make sure there are no openings more than 1/2 –inch-across within 18 inches of the latch release.
• Install gates so they open away from the pool.
• Choose gates that are self-closing and self-latching.

Covers

• Remove ladders and slides when using a pool cover. Aboveground pools should have steps and ladders that can be locked or removed when not in use.
• Choose covers that comply with American Society for Testing and Materials standards and are capable of supporting two adults and a child.
• Be sure your cover can be quickly removed in an emergency.

Your Home

• Install alarms on doors opening out to a pool or hot tub.
• Install self-latching or self-closing doors out to the pool

Check with your local building code for safety barrier requirements before installing a pool. Learn more about pool barrier recommendations from the CSPC.



The information in this article was obtained from various sources. While we believe it to be reliable and accurate, we do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information. These suggestions are not a complete list of every loss control measure. The information is not intended to replace manuals or instructions provided by the manufacturer or the advice of a qualified professional. Nor is it intended to effect coverage under any policy. State Farm makes no guarantees of results from use of this information. We assume no liability in connection with the information nor the suggestions made.

Quote of the Day 5-29-2012

"Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anyone else expects of you. Never excuse yourself."
-Henry Ward Beecher

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Quote of the Day 5-16-2012

"Let us follow our destiny, ebb and flow. Whatever may happen, we master fortune by accepting it."-Virgil

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Quote of the Day 5-15-2012

"Surely there is something in the unruffled calm of nature that overawes our little anxieties and doubts; the sight of the deep-blue sky and the clustering stars above seems to impart a quiet to the mind."-Jonathan Edwards

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Quote of the Day 5-14-2012

"We learn wisdom from failure much more than success. We often discover what we will do, by finding out what we will not do."-Samuel Smiles

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Quote of the Day 5-11-2012

"We learn wisdom from failure much more than success. We often discover what we will do, by finding out what we will not do."-Samuel Smiles

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