Attention Kroger Preferred Network Clients
Due to the recent acquisition of 20 local Farmer Jacks stores in Southeast Michigan, clients in the Kroger Preferred Network and not currently using a Kroger owned pharmacy (because it is outside the 5 mile radius) may now find that their pharmacy is within the 5 mile radius. If you live within a five mile radius of a Farmer Jack store that has been purchased by Kroger, you may now be required to use that pharmacy in order to take advantage of the Kroger Preferred Network options. If you have any addtiional questions, contact Laura Mason at 586-727-7577 ext. 1200.

Red Cross Blood Drive July 24th
The American Rd Cross and the Richmond Lenox EMS have scheduled a blood drive for Tuesday July 24th 2007, from 9am until 9pm. Call 586-727-2184 to schedule your appointment.

Used vehicle sales prices rise on shortages
A shortage of late-model, off-rental used vehicles is forcing dealers to bid more aggressively when buying Spring inventory, and that's pushed sales prices up 1.9 percent on a year-over-year basis in May and a more modest 0.6 percent from the previous month, according to ADESA Analytical Services vice president Tom Kontos. Still, relatively weak retail demand continues to plague the used vehicle market and as off-rental and off-lease volumes recover, wholesale prices will likely soften again, Kontos says. For his full commentary look inside.
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National City launches blank-check car loans
After a three-month pilot, National City Corp. has rolled out a program offering customers pre-approvals in the form of blank checks for their vehicle purchases. Called Check Ready, the program allows car buyers to qualify for new- or used-vehicle loans before they step foot on the dealership lot. Once approved, borrowers are mailed a blank check with a pre-set minimum and maximum. The checks are good for 45 days and can be used at any licensed dealership nationwide. These new Check Ready loans carry the same interest rates as National City's traditional auto loans, according to a report in The Journal Gazette.

Fitness Center Update
The Plaza Fitness Center will soon have a personal trainer available for it's members. Details coming soon!

Employee Recognition
The Huvaere Group would like to recognize those associates with employment anniversaries in July: Blake Cryderman, 2 years; Heather Depelsmaeker, 5 years; Kathleen Harvey, 4 years; Matt Krajniak, 2 years; Ken Lewandowski, 2 years; Austin Ottino, 3 years; Rick Thierry, 1 year; Dave Villeme, 3 years. Congratulations!

Shelf Units For Sale, $5.00 each!
We still have for sale the shelf units from our parts department remodel. Each unit measures 7' high by 3' wide by 12" deep, and includes 4 shelves. Cost is $5 each. Also available are five 24" deep by 36" wide units. These will be available for $10 each.

If you would like more info or would like to purchase some of these units, see Andy Osebold.

Lifeguard needed, Good Old Days weekend
A lifeguard/babysitter is needed at a private residence for the Good Old Days weekend, September 7,8, and 9. Certification is a plus but not necessary. Pay based on experience. For additional info or to apply, contact Andy at 586-727-7577 ext. 9851.

Heather Depelsmaeker (left)
Title Clerk

Heather's family:
Heather is engaged to be married to Tim Block.

If she wasn't at work, Heather would be:
Hanging out with friends or partying!

 Heather's hometown:
Yale Michigan

Heather's favorite place to travel:
San Antonio Texas

Heather's first job:
Receptionist at Richmond Chrysler

Heather's favorite television how is:
Entourage on HBO

Heather's favorite place to dine is:
Anything Mexican

Heather's favorite vehicle is:
Aston Martin

Something you may not already know about Heather:
Heather loves to dance, sucks at bowling, but is great at sewing and quilting

Thank you Heather for being such an asset to The Huvaere Group!

Today's Motivational Quote
"There is no remedy for love but to love more."
Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862), Journal, July 25, 1839