Chestnut Hill
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A Social Magazine for the Neighbors of Chestnut Hill, Newton
Water Works Museum Elaine Pierce and Marcis Kempe Photography by Boston George Photography
Your Stories. Your Photos. Your Community.
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As 2015 draws to a close, on behalf of all of us here at Chestnut Hill Living, I would like to express our sincere thanks for all of the great community involvement. What a privilege it certainly has been to work with several of you and tell your stories. Throughout the last several months, we have continued to receive numerous article suggestions and interesting stories from many of you. It has been fantastic! Please continue to submit.
The holiday season has officially begun. What a fabulous time of the year. Busy for sure, but the season is for creating memories, making traditions, enjoying our family and friends and eating lots of amazing food. Warmest holiday wishes from all of us here at Chestnut Hill Living.
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Community Coordinator Wanted Chestnut Hill Living is looking for someone who enjoys getting to know the families living in the community. We are searching for someone who would like to be part of our team to personally invite neighbors to the social events, help us gather story ideas and introduce new residents to the neighborhood by sharing their stories.
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"Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home." - Edith Sitwell
Our advanced sincere apologies. Although we do our best to proof each article in Chestnut Hill Living, credit and fact omissions, spelling and grammar errors sometimes happen. If brought to our attention, we will correct any missing credits or misspellings of names in the next issue. Season's Greetings!
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This is a part-time paid position, excellent for someone who is retired or who needs to work around school or family responsibilities schedules. Email us at
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What is your passion? Are you an artist? A dancer? Do you love to cook? Garden? Belong to a bridge or book club? A wine or food connoisseur? We would love to hear from you. We are currently looking for community members who would like to take an active role in writing stories for Chestnut Hill Living. If you or someone you know might be interested, please send us an email to
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By Elaine Pierce, Longtime Chestnut Hill Resident And Marcis Kempe, MWM Executive Director
The role of the Chestnut Hill Waterworks in protecting the public from dangerously fouled local waters has also interested many of the museum’s visitors. The MWM site was the home of the first water quality testing facility in the country, and the
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The result was that redevelopment created over 100 residential condominium units on the property. Equally importantly, the developer renovated the planned museum space and provided the needed museum facilities and exhibit development funding. This renovation won preservation awards for its reuse of an architecturally significant but neglected building.
Have you been to visit our neighborhood's Richardsonian Romanesque jewel, the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum (MWM)? If not, prepare to be amazed! It may look as if not much has changed on the exterior in many decades. But the unique building has been preserved and restored, befitting its National Landmark status. The inside has been brought back to life, including gigantic steam pumping engines that were among the finest achievements of the steam age. Original characters in the urban water delivery story have been animated to tell the historical story and to bring it up-to-date. It's a venue that visitors of all ages instantly fall in love with and some decide to use for the important personal events of their lives. The wedding and private event business is brisk from individuals and corporations.
The centerpiece of the water supply complex was always the 1887 Chestnut Hill High Service Pump Station, built during Boston’s Golden Age when there was clearly a great deal of pride taken in public works facilities. Within this building, Metropolitan Waterworks Museum is housed in the Great Engine Hall. The pumping engines on display are truly some of the most unique and amazing examples of steam era pumping engines in the entire country, and they are right in our back yard. The complex machines with their brass and dark wood accents can be described as “engineering sculpture”, making an especially strong impression on visitors.
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of the old High Service pumping station and establish funding mechanisms to allow the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum to be free to the public to share its important stories.
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The Setting Chestnut Hill was the crossroads of the Boston water system from the mid-1800s to the 1970s. Boston’s aqueducts brought water from western reservoirs to the Chestnut Hill area via aqueducts similar to those that supplied Rome in its day. The 1870 Chestnut Hill Reservoir was at the receiving end of these aqueducts and delivery to customers in Boston and surrounding communities was done via impressively large steam pumping stations that pushed water through a network of subterranean cast iron pipes that headed east through Cleveland Circle.
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After a solicitation of competitive proposals, the “Friends of the Waterworks” group, composed of interested local citizens like Elaine Pierce, became the 501(C)(3) non-profit entitled the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum and assumed the role of operating the museum facility. Today’s Metropolitan Waterworks Museum A modest staff and a large volunteer corps deliver the museum’s programs, which include guided tours, a speaker series, and school education programs. The museum has been open to the public since March 2011 and, since then, has seen over 36,000 visitors, ranging from local to international. Word is getting out that the museum is a special place. museum offers stories of how water testing advances and proper strategies chosen by water supply managers protected water consumers right to the present day. MWM also emphasizes the story of Chestnut Hill Reservoir as Boston’s biggest park in the late 1800s – a favorite Sunday destination for carriages and streetcar riders. The reservoir’s carriage roads and park-like landscaping created to reflect Boston’s pride in its water system, continue to serve Chestnut Hill’s residents very well. The Preservation Story After the metropolitan water system modernized its modern water delivery system in 1974 to serve its customers by gravity flow directly from the western water sources, the heyday of the Chestnut Hill water facilities was over and they were left to languish, so much so that neighbors would describe the process as “demolition by neglect”. The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) had become the steward of the facility in the 1980s and developed a unique preservation strategy, namely to relocate any active water supply facilities and allow residential condominium development of the historic site. Coupled with the redevelopment project was the caveat that the developer had to create a museum space from the “Great Engines Hall”
MWM’s program offerings include speaker series like “Waterworks Wednesday” nights, which attract prominent speakers on a variety of water related topics and “Director’s Series” weekend afternoon talks. On many summer evenings, “Walk and Talk” programs are offered to allow expert historians to explain the complex facilities and how they served the water consuming public. Our experts tell important regional stories about clean water, health and brilliant engineers and architects. Our stories tell how metropolitan Boston grew to be what it is today. Another popular use of the museum is the private events program where functions like weddings, parties and corporate events can be held in the imposing Great Engines Hall, guaranteeing a very memorable event. This is truly a one of a kind venue in a lovely setting by the Chestnut Hill reservoir. Visiting the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum All Chestnut Hill residents are encouraged to come and learn about Boston’s water supply heritage and see turn of the century steam pumping equipment. For more details, please visit our website at www.waterworksmuseum.org. The museum is free and open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and seasonally until 9 p.m. on Wednesday nights to accommodate speaker programs. continued...
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We continue to grow the programs and events that serve our neighboring communities, especially education programs for local schools and tours for groups like colleges, seniors and special interest groups. And as with any historic facility, we need to keep our infrastructure updated which can be costly and challenging. The covenant to always be free to the public is limiting and, while we are very grateful for continuous financial support from our Waterworks Park neighbors since the beginning, we always need more donations to support our mission. We invite your participation in all of our programs; come visit and we’ll happily thank you in person! About the Authors Elaine Pierce is a long-time Chestnut Hill resident, one of the original members of the Friends of the Waterworks, a current Board member and an MCRP who has been involved in numerous historic preservation projects in her career. Marcis Kempe is a professional engineer and water system expert who recently retired from the MWRA and came to lead the MWM as Executive Director.
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4 Ways To Use Wearable Technology Source: verizonwireless.com Edited By Allison Wooten
As wearable technology continues to grow and evolve, so does the number of things you can do with it. And it’s not just fitness devices to help you stay healthy - there are tons of other great ways wearable tech will enhance your life. Be A Know-It-All Is it going to rain tomorrow? Which foods are good for your brain? Where is the closest hotel to Central Park? If you have questions, your watch has answers. Just start by saying “OK, Google/Siri,” and ask your question. Your watch will track down the info you need. Plus, it uses your other apps to predict more information you might need, such as flight departure times based on your calendar, and displays it before you have to look for it.
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precious Soundtrack Your Life Indie pop with your morning coffee. Hip-Hop to groove through your afternoon. Maybe some metal for the traffic jam on the commute home. And a little classic jazz to wind down during dinner. Every hour of the day is different, but no matter what you’re in the mood for, you’ll always have the right soundtrack with your smart watch. Most watches have a standalone music player that provides access to your music even when you don’t have your smartphone with you. Get Fit And Stay Healthy Yes, fitness devices make up a big part of the wearable tech market. It’s not hard to see why, with more and more people looking to eat and live healthfully. There are a ton of great fitness trackers out there, and it’s often hard to choose the right activity tracker for you. One great option is the Fitbit Wireless Activity Wristband. Because of its comfortable design, you never have to take it off, making it easy to track all of your movements. Set goals, track your stats with wireless sync, monitor your sleep and even wake up each morning with the “silent wake” feature that doesn’t jar you from your slumber like an alarm does - or wake your partner. Shave A Few Shots Of Your Golf Game If you're looking to slash shots off your handicap, investing in a golf GPS watch or a swing analyzer could be the answer to your prayers. Using a golf GPS watch can help golfers make better decisions, and the price of technology has plummeted in the last year, making the tech affordable for everyone.
Dr. Megan Krauth Joins VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital
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Krauth is now accepting new patients at VCA Rotherwood. In addition to treating cats and dogs, Dr. Krauth takes a special interest in small mammals or “pocket pets” such as ferrets, gerbils, hamsters and guinea pigs. In her free time, Dr. Krauth loves to travel, especially to anywhere warm, and enjoys cooking and spending time with family and friends. VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital has been serving the Newton, Needham, and surrounding communities for more than 30 years. For more information about VCA Rotherwood or to schedule an appointment, please call 617-244-4367 or visit www.VCARotherwood.com. If you have a pet and want them to be famous, just get them in the Precious Pets section. Pets are our pride and joy so let us know whom they - and you - are! Past famous animals have been turtles, rabbits, birds, horses, dogs, cats, a pig and much more, so have fun with this one.
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TENNIS BALLS: To fluff those towels in the dryer, toss in a tennis ball. CHEAP VODKA: A small spray bottle with vodka and water is the perfect solution for cleaning your glasses. BUTTER: Stop pasta water from boiling over by adding a tsp. of butter to the water when boiling. TOOTHPASTE: A little scrub with toothpaste and the iron is as good as new. Boston College Main Campus - 1913
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VINEGAR: Polishes chrome easily.
Emphain Ward House - 1821
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MAYONNAISE: Remove crayon marks on the wall with a rub of mayo. Let it sit for five to ten minutes. Watch it magically disappear when you wipe it away with a damp cloth.
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Holiday Treats! Spot the difference! There are 8 differences between these photos. Can you spot them?
Kingsbury House - 1686
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someone with no electricity was temporarily relocated to the home of a board member. Q: How does the Newton-Wellesley Hospital program work? A: The program has been in place for a while, and addresses the need of our seniors and hospitals to avoid repeat hospitalizations. Newton-Wellesley has a corporate membership, where Newton at Home ensures a follow-up with people who leave the hospital to avoid the problems that might land them right back there. For example, the hospital discharge planner could require someone return for a checkup. But what they don’t know is that the patient might not have a car or a person to drive them back to the hospital for that appointment. Missing a checkup might mean re-hospitalization. We take on people for ten days following hospitalization. The first year we worked with ten people; the second year [this year] saw an additional ten. For the last few months, we have been working with high-risk case managers in internal medical practices in much the same way.
HOME for the Holidays A Different Take: Newton At Home
Q: What are affinity groups? A: These are groups that enable members to share their interests
By Susana Lannik
Most of us associate the upcoming holidays with joy and anticipation. But this time of year can be a minefield for elderly members of our community who are determined to remain at home without family or others nearby who can assist. No one is around to help when it snows or if someone needs to be out and about during inclement weather. It is natural for out-of-town or very busy adult children who don’t have enough time to deal with their own complex lives to also worry about their parents’ needs. The guilt can become incredibly stressful. Given these circumstances, I present the reader with a special holiday gift that could be life changing. Take a look at Newton at Home. It is a not-for-profit organization that provides an infrastructure for seniors to live safely and happily at home for as long as possible. Newton at Home is modeled on Village to Village, which originated in Beacon Hill. This movement is now 250300 strong across the country and growing. It presently serves 30 members in Chestnut Hill, in addition to many other residents across the city. Any Newton senior may become a member. I recently sat down with Newton at Home’s Executive Director Maureen Grannon to learn more about how this organization helps so many. Grannon began by telling me, “A lot of people think we want to keep people (in their home), but that’s not the complete story. We help people make the transition to the next point (in their lives).” She shared very helpful information about the function of Newton at Home in the lives of our friends and neighbors:
with each other. They may focus on Scrabble, knitting, dining, theater, books or discussion groups. Socializing with peers with the same interests is a strategy for avoiding isolation. Q: Maureen, my clients always ask me, “How much will this cost?” A: Our fees are outlined on our website. They range from an annual household fee of $780 to $350 per couple for a sixmonth introduction. Q: In addition to giving someone the gift of being able to stay at home while remaining engaged in life, as well as helping with everyday needs such as replacing a hard-to-reach light bulb or dragging heavy trash bins to the curb, what else does Newton at Home give to members and their families? A: I often tell our out-of-state or out-of-city families who seek help; “We are going to be your second pair of eyes and ears to help with mom or dad.” Their relief is palpable, and more than once there have been tears of gratitude to know we are there. To contact Newton at Home please visit newtonathome.org or call 617-795-2560
Q: Maureen, what do you believe is the most significant problem for a senior who wants to stay at home? A: Isolation. Sometimes older people will isolate themselves in a form of self-inflicted non-socialization. Q: How does Newton at Home help with this problem? A: We have a number of programs and trained volunteers who reach out to our members. As a person who drives, but dreams of having a chauffeur in my next life, I had been aware of the volunteer drivers from Newton at Home before this interview. They take members to and from the airport, medical facilities in the Boston area, supermarkets, pharmacies and many other venues. But there is so much more! Maureen filled me in on some of their other offerings. Q: Tell me about the Winter Buddies program. A: This program was borne out of problems associated with Hurricane Sandy. At that time, we had our volunteers contact our members to ensure that furniture was taken in, windows were protected, cell phones were charged, and that needed supplies such as milk, eggs, flashlights, and medications were purchased before the storm’s arrival. The volunteers also helped our members secure these items. At the time of the hurricane there were 10 to 15 members in the system. Last year, we had 49. Our volunteers have helped people in so many ways, from moving recycling bags away from hot radiators, to seeing to it that
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Newton at Home is a non-profit membership organization created to assist Newton’s older residents to "live life to the fullest,” enabling them to remain in their homes as they age, with comfort and peace of mind, while they enjoy the social support, active community participation and practical services which we provide.
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It’s a common problem. You know you have way too much stuff for your available space, but you become paralyzed at the thought of de-cluttering. One solution is to start with something that takes minimal effort but makes a big impact in your home right away. From carving out a bit of breathing room in your closet to making a dent in the junk drawer, these five ways to begin the de-cluttering process are relatively painless. You can do this! 1. Discard a few clothes. Removing some of the clothes and shoes you don’t wear from your closet and drawers is a good first step. By clearing out a bit of space in your bedroom closet, you can then tuck away some of the extra items (jackets, scarves, shoes) cluttering up your entryway, in effect clearing two areas of your home at once. 2. Sort a pile of papers. For as much talk as there is about offices going paperless, I find that somehow an awful lot of paper makes its way into the house. Seeing piles of unsorted paperwork while you’re trying to relax or enjoy a meal can create a low but persistent level of stress in the house, so this is a helpful place to begin.
3. Organize the junk drawer. An overflowing junk drawer is a drag to look at and can really slow you down when you can’t find what you’re looking for. Junk drawers tend to get overstuffed thanks to a) stuff you really should have thrown away in the first place and b) too many extras of things. For now, focus on a) — the stuff that doesn’t belong at all. 4. Shed a piece of furniture. Perhaps you have furniture in the house that isn’t really needed but you put it there simply because you have it. Getting rid of just one piece can free up a lot of space. Also, furniture tends to attract piles of clutter; so one less piece also means one less place for clutter to congregate. If your space feels too tightly packed with furniture, see if you can choose a least-favorite piece to sell or donate to charity. 5. Give away one thing right now. This is about the power of beginnings: when you have a mountainous task ahead of you, even a relatively small suggestion (like tackling a single drawer or de-cluttering for five minutes) can feel overwhelming. Instead, go right now and grab one thing you can give away. One thing is not so hard to remove. And even if you removed just one thing each day, after a year that’s 365 things — not too bad!
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Moroccan Carrot Soup With Lemon Honey Yogurt Author: Newton's Own Lisa Goldfinger, Panning The Globe, Adapted From Bon Appetit
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Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 23 mins Total Time: 38 mins Serves: 4-6 A simple healthy delicious soup of carrots, onions and spices, topped with lemon honey yogurt. Ingredients:
For Carrot Soup: • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 large white onion, peeled and chopped (2 cups) • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon chili powder (New Mexican, regular or medium hot) • 1 teaspoon chili powder (New Mexican, regular or medium hot) 2 pounds carrots, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise • 1 teaspoon chili powder (New Mexican, regular or medium hot) 5 cups water (substitute low-salt chicken or vegetable broth for a richer soup) • 1 teaspoon chili powder (New Mexican, regular or medium hot) 1 tablespoon honey • 1 lemon, zested then juiced (2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided) • Kosher salt • Fresh ground black pepper For Honey Lemon Yogurt: • ½ cup plain yogurt (low fat is fine) • 1 tablespoon honey • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional Garnish: • A sprinkle of cumin • Some lemon zest Instructions: Make the Soup: Heat butter over medium heat in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven until melted. Add onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until translucent. Add cumin, chili powder and 1½ teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring for 30 seconds or so. Add carrots and water. Turn the heat to high. As soon as it comes to a boil, lower heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender or if using a food processor or blender, puree in batches. Stir 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon lemon juice into soup. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Make the Honey Lemon Yogurt Whisk the yogurt with 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until creamy. To Serve: Serve soup hot with a heaping tablespoon of lemon honey yogurt for each bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of cumin and a pinch of lemon zest, if you like.
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It is time to hit the slopes and enjoy America’s winter hotspots. Whether you plan to ski the advanced runs, catch some air on your board, sled with the little ones, or simply enjoy snuggling by a fireplace, these resorts will please all of your winter senses.
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You can’t go wrong choosing a Colorado resort for your winter vacation, however, for an especially luxurious experience, book your reservation for Beaver Creek. Want your boots warmed and your equipment waiting after taking escalators to the slopes? Here you will be pampered and will find special touches like that in every corner. The ski village boasts five star restaurants, eclectic art galleries, deluxe spas, and equally outstanding accommodations. The plentiful ski runs are always well groomed, so skiing conditions are consistently excellent, even through a dry spell. The crowds are marginal, therefore, lift and wait times are cut to a minimum. And one more special touch that’s not to be missed -- a chocolate chip cookie waiting for you at the bottom of the runs.
Located just outside the tourist-accommodating and bustling town of Boone lies one of the most versatile ski resorts you will find. If you are into an assortment of winter sports, Sugar Mountain is the place to be. The resort offers an outdoor ice-skating rink, an exclusive snowboarding park (closed to skiers), snowshoeing adventures, and a 700-foot long tubing park. The mountain boasts one of the largest vertical drops in the Appalachian range. This year the resort will open with both new lifts and state-of-the-art snowmaking machines assuring well-groomed slopes for the entire season. KILLINGTON, VERMONT
With its unique New England style runs, shrouded by trees and nature, Killington is the place to go if you want to enjoy an adventurously good time. The resort features 155 trails, two gondolas and 22 lifts that give spectacular views of the mountain and surrounding countryside. The terrain is varied, which allows for free-skiers and snowboarders alike to enjoy specially designed terrain parks, superpipes and an 18-foot wall. Aside from the sports adventure, a stay in Killington offers a relaxing getaway. You can choose accommodations that feature large ski lodges with glowing fireplaces, combined with restaurants serving the finest cuisines, cozy trailside condos, or unique motels featuring a bubbling hot tub in your room.
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With 3,500 acres and one of the longest ski seasons in the country, Mammoth Mountain offers endless winter fun. The mountain has challenging trails for both skiing and snowboarding. The Super Pipe and Super-Duper Pipe have served as training grounds for many professionals, as well as Olympic hopefuls. When finding a place to stay, there is something for everyone, from ski-in ski-out condos to cozy cottages, luxury hotels, friendly motels and picture perfect B&Bs. The city offers free transportation for all, providing rides to fun day shopping and hopping nightspots.
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One of the Honda HR-V’s advantages is its configurable rear seat, which gives it a distinctive ability to fit bulky or long cargo items inside.
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The new Focus ST benefits from all the technology and craftsmanship while adding fun-to-drive DNA to the “hot hatch” segment.
Go Global! Many of the vehicles that manufacturers designed with global sales potential in mind, are catching on with domestic buyers, too. Purchasers of these global design vehicles get many of the same styling cues and safety features as their “full grown” counterparts. They have surprising passenger and cargo space inside, with just enough sport to satisfy, at the right price. And to suit targeted purchasers (the young and the urbanite), a plethora of technology features are a given. If a luxury sedan and top notch pickup truck had offspring, today’s subcompact SUVs and CUVs
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The all-new 2016 Hyundai Tucson delivers much in a tidy package that ranges from $22,700 to just north of $31K.
Hot Hatches, Subcompact SUVS And CUVS Are A Worldwide Hit! By Beverly & Steve Smirnis
would be the result. A couple of the all-new vehicles that have just entered the competition in this hot segment include: Ford Focus is the world’s best-selling global nameplate. Joe Hin-
richs, Ford executive vice president and president of The Americas explained, “Its combination of compelling, modern design and the high-tech interior will appeal to contemporary customers who desire a small car with very sophisticated features.”
The 2016 Hyundai Tucson. Hyundai’s Tucson offers several firsts in its segment, including ventilated front seats and Essentials® stain-resistant seats. Newly available features include LED headlights and accents, LED Daytime Running Lights, HID headlights with Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) that turn-in with the direction of the steering wheel, LED map lights, color LCD cluster display, individual tire monitoring, power passenger seat, heated rear seats, and a Smart Power Liftgate with autoopen. An advanced AWD system is also offered. Safety features include Lane Departure Warning system, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross-traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist and Backup Warning Sensors. Increased use of high strength steel provides noticeably more frame rigidity for a more solid and luxe road feel. Combined fuel efficiency on our SE Eco model was 29 mpg. The 2016 Honda HR-V. This compact crossover also delivers incredible value with a long list of standard features and technologies including 17-inch alloy wheels, push-button electric parking brake and rearview camera with guidelines (one of the better cameras we’ve seen on any vehicle). Pandora® radio and Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® are also standard – all this for a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at just $19,115. Extras on our 5DR AWD EX-L Navi model upped the price to $25,840. The HR-V also targets class-leading safety ratings and features Honda's next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure for enhanced frontal collision protection.
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SUITS FOR SALE: I have outgrown many of my clothes. Would make great Halloween costumes. Contact Spiderman at 555-1111
NEIGHBORHOOD REEF SALE: Many of us on Coral Way will be having a reef sale on Friday. If you are interested in participating, find Nemo and let him know. No sharks allowed.
HOUSE SITTING: The Princess and I will be leaving the marsh next month and would like someone to watch over the place. If anyone other than Donkey is interested, call Shrek at 555-5555
BRIDGE FOR SALE: I’ve decided to retire from the business and sell the Brooklyn Bridge up in New York. Price negotiable, must pickup. Call Tony at 550-5000 FREE TO GOOD HOME: Skunk family raised from an abandoned litter in our backyard. Absolutely adorable creatures! Must take whole lot, glands still intact. Call 555-7772
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