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EEING IS BELIEVING, and when you get a gander at AAA Travel’s long list of savings and gifts for booking a 2015 Disney vacation in January, you’ll believe becoming a member was one of the best moves you ever made. (See what we mean in detail in the sidebar on page 8.)

If you’re looking to make this a Disney year for your family and/or friends, then January is the month to plan, book and deposit on Walt Disney World ®, Disney Cruise Line® or Adventures by Disney® vacation packages.

Look no further than AAA Travel; we’ve got many Disney experts with years of experience. Our knowledgeable travel agents will see to it that you get the vacation you’ve always dreamed of, along with the great savings and gifts available during Disney Month (for the first 200 rooms booked).

AAA Disney Month savings & gifts: Stay at least 5 nights at a Walt Disney World® Deluxe resort and get all of this: $75 off, a framed print of Cinderella Castle (featuring 4 collectible Disney character pins), up to 4 water park admissions, 2 minigolf rounds and a keepsake photo album! You can also get $50 off at a Moderate resort and $25 off at a Value resort.

Disney Cruise Line® A Disney cruise offers “me time” for adults, and fun for kids and family time for all. Every voyage includes Disney’s attention to detail and world-class hospitality. Activities & entertainment include Broadway-style shows, deck parties and Port Adventures at every destination. Adults can escape to adults-only luxurious spa treatments, intimate dining, exciting night clubs & a pool. Led by trained counselors, kids enjoy Character Greetings, arts & crafts, games and themed parties. Most cruises Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida include a stop at Disney’s private island paraThis beloved Orlando destination truly has dise, Disney’s Castaway something for everyone in the family — from Cay. young to old and from active to maybeUP TO AAA Disney Month not-so-active. The Magic Kingdom® Park, $100 OFF savings & gifts: Get Epcot,® Disney’s Hollywood See $100 (balcony), $50 Studios® and Disney’s page 8 Disney Cruise Line® for (outside) or $25 (inAnimal Kingdom® Adventures details. side) off staterooms, Theme Park abound

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See page 3 to find out when it’s time to update your insurance coverage.

AAA’s Safe Driving for Mature Operators driver improvement course is now Roadwise Driver!

See page 18 for more information.

Refer to page 3 for a list of upcoming course dates.

AAA offers members an exclusive credit card with unlimited cash back!

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Visit any AAA branch office or apply online at AAA.com/creditcard.

Increase in Associate Age Limit Approved!

Good news for young adults living at home while attending college or starting their careers. The Governing Board of Directors of AAA East Central has approved an increase in the maximum associate age to 23, from 22, effective January 1, 2015. This associate age limit continues to apply to dependent children living in the same household as the primary member. “We realize that in today’s economy, young adults are often struggling to start their careers,” states AAA East Central President, Mr. Jim Lehman. “We are delighted to announce this change which continues to make AAA membership affordable to them and their parents while ensuring their continued access to the broad array of AAA products and services.”

The Governing Board of Directors of AAA East Central also approved a revised dues structure and rates.

For more information please see the article on page 6.

HANDS-FREE IS NOT RISK FREE New Research Sheds Light on Driver Distraction

The next time you chat with a voice-activated gadget, ask it about the dangers of distracted driving. Just don’t do it while you’re behind the wheel.

by Charles J. Kelly, Chairman, AAA East Central, East Penn Region

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brave, new world of integrated, voice-driven communications is transforming your vehicle into a rolling portal for voice, data and social media. Handsfree technology lets you make phone calls while you’re negotiating rush-hour traffic, or tune your radio using voice commands. But let the driver beware: Despite these ostensible benefits, hands-free technology does not minimize all driver distraction.

A growing body evidence suggests that hands free is not risk free. A new study by a University of Utah research team led by psychologist David Strayer, and the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, took a close look at what happens when drivers use hands-free devices.

The study builds on earlier research into what is known as cognitive distraction—a kind of mental overload that occurs when we try to take on complicated, or simply too many, tasks at once.

In the University of Utah’s initial report, researchers found that drivers using voice commands to send and receive text messages experienced significant levels of mental distraction, which compromised their performance behind the wheel.

This time around, the team investigated why, exactly, hands-free technologies are distracting, and what can be done to alleviate the mental demands they place on drivers.

They found that not all distractions are created equal. Listening to a text or an email, for example, is less demanding than composing a message, just as voiceactivated tasks of short duration are less distracting than those that consume longer periods of time. The accuracy of a voice-activated system like Siri also makes a difference.

Distracted driving is a serious public safety issue that has the full attention of AAA. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 3,300 people in the United States were killed—and 421,000 injured in 2012—in crashes involving distracted drivers. What’s more, driver distractions are increasing exponentially. The number of vehicles with built-in infotainment systems on U.S. roads is expected to swell from 7 million today, to 370 million by 2020.

It’s not all bad news. The new research concludes that automakers and suppliers can reduce distractions and the risks they pose by making voice-based systems less cumbersome, more accurate and easier to use.

“If the car commands are done well,” notes Strayer, “so that I can say, ‘Change a radio station,’ and it’s not some cumbersome thing, it does not cause a problem.

So, the good news is, it can be done in a way that’s not troublesome.”

AAA is sharing the Strayer team’s findings with the auto industry and government agencies including the NHTSA in an effort to make in-car devices safer. The agency plans to issue voluntary guidelines in the next year or two, encouraging automakers, aftermarket suppliers, and the wireless industry, to limit the distraction risk of connected, hands-free and voicedriven devices.

The challenge facing motorists is thinking more intelligently about the benefits and risks associated with these devices, and the choices they make behind the wheel. Yes, we have the technology to send text messages, or check in with social media while driving, but that doesn’t mean we should ignore the risks.

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Richard S. Hamilton James E. Broome, Jr. Gregory E. Grim Mary Lynn Laughlin Martha Hartle Munsch

OFFICERS:

President: James E. Lehman Executive Vice President: Thomas J. Ashley Vice President of Operations: Allen J. Ruch Secretary: Robert H. Compton Treasurer: Robert S. Collins

GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Neil D. Bassi, James E. Broome, Jr., Steve D. Bullock*, Charles O. Casto*, Edward C. Coaxum, Jr., Robert S. Collins, Robert H. Compton, Jon E. Denney, Debra A. Dinnocenzo, Pamela C. Fritz, Gregory E. Grim, Richard S. Hamilton, James H. Kanicki, Charles J. Kelly*, Mary Lynn Laughlin, William Duff McCrady, James M. McDonnell, Thomas V. McKernan, Jr., Martha Hartle Munsch, Gary K. Munsie*

AAA EAST PENN REGION BOARD

Charles J. Kelly*, Chairman, Llyena F. Boylan, 1st Vice Chairman, Carol Dean Henn, 2nd Vice Chairman/Secretary, Richard A. Adams**, Glenn B. Bachman, Charles R. Broderick**, Ralph A. Clemmer, Barnet H. Fraenkel, G. Patrick Frank**, Pamela C. Fritz, Gregory E. Grim, James W. Harper**, Robert M. Johnson**, Joseph Kovatch**, Frederick E. Kutteroff, John P. Lavelle**, Richard D. Linderman**, Franklin Mann 3rd**, Robert E. McNabb, Charles M. Meredith III**, Terrence L. Walton *Emeritus Directors **Honorary members

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To understand the benefits of these devices, AAA tested 17 vehicles across 11 manufacturers with factoryinstalled and aftermarket rear-view camera systems to measure the change in rear visibility versus looking in

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pon arriving home from vacation, you discover that burglars broke in and stole your grandmother’s diamond ring, a piece that was appraised at about $5,000. The loss is certainly an emotional one, as you know you’ll never recover the ring’s sentimental value.

But given the amount of personal property coverage you have in your homeowners insurance policy, you figure you’ll at least be able to recoup its monetary value.

However, when you call your insurer to report the loss, you get an unwelcome surprise: Your policy caps payments for the theft of jewelry. Rather than the ring’s $5,000 worth, you’ll get just the maximum amount allowed—often around $1,000.

Many people find out too late that their insurance has “sublimits” within the overall limit for certain items.

That means that even if you have a total of $200,000 or more of personal property coverage, you might only get a fraction of that, depending on the type of loss. For example, sublimits are common for the theft of items such as jewelry, firearms, or silverware. But be careful: Sublimits often also apply for items such as money, collectibles, and personal computers, regardless of the type of loss.

What’s more, a basic homeowners policy won’t always cover every type of loss. For example, many policies won’t cover the loss of a precious stone if it falls out of a ring and is lost.

However, almost every insurer will allow you to purchase more coverage for valuable items. Most insurers have two options: scheduled coverage and increased policy sublimits.

Scheduled Coverage Insurers often recommend scheduled

coverage, also known as a personal articles floater (a.k.a. PAF), for particularly valuable items. You list each asset, along with a description and value, on a “schedule,” which also notes the coverage for each item in the event of a loss. Scheduled coverage is good for something you wear every day, such as a wedding ring, because the potential for loss is greater.

Pros: S ome companies offer scheduled coverage with no deductible.

Also, in general, more types of loss are covered, including what insurers call a “mysterious disappearance.”

Cons: The process usually requires you to get your valuables independently appraised. Also, premiums are generally higher for scheduled items than those for an increased sublimit.

Increased Policy Sublimits

AAA’s four-hour and eight-hour programs have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for an insurance reduction.

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With increased policy sublimits, you simply pay extra on your homeowners insurance premium or purchase an endorsement to raise the limit for a particular category of valuables.

Increased limits are good for people who own many nice items, but none that have a particularly high value. For instance, if you have a cabinet full of fine china you’d like to protect more thoroughly, but it doesn’t seem worthwhile to insure each piece, you can increase the sublimit total from, say, $1,500 to $5,000.

Pros: The process is easier than the one for scheduled items, and premiums for raising the limit(s) tend to be less expensive.

Cons: There is still a limit on how much can be paid out for each item, and pieces are usually covered in fewer situations than with scheduled coverage.

Consider making a new year’s resolution to take inventory of your valuable items and assess whether to purchase more coverage. While a higher payout won’t bring back a family heirloom, it might help cushion the feeling of loss.

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New Year – New AAA Membership Find the Level of Benefits Right for You A new year brings with it new AAA Plus RV Membership offers all possibilities. It’s the perfect time to review your AAA membership level and make sure you are making the most of your benefits. AAA offers several types of membership, giving you the freedom to choose the option that fits your budget and lifestyle.

Basic, Plus & Premier – Three levels of protection AAA Basic Membership covers 24-hour roadside assistance, free printed and online maps, TourBook® and eTourBook guides, TripTik® Travel Planner on AAA.com, plus AAA savings on hotels, restaurants, attractions, Hertz car rentals, and online and in-store retailers. Protect MyID, an identity-theft monitoring service, is the newest AAA member benefit.

AAA Plus Membership offers all the basic AAA membership benefits, with enhancements including: • Up to 100 miles of extended distance towing • Free fuel and delivery – to get you to the nearest service station • Up to $100 in vehicle locksmith services • Extrication/winching – two trucks and two drivers, if needed • Reimbursement for pre-approved non-AAA roadside services

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the benefits of AAA Plus, extended to cover eligible RV’s like your motor home, boat trailer, pickup truck with camper, and motorcycle.

For the highest level of AAA benefits and services, choose AAA Premier Membership. Premier members enjoy a wealth of added privileges, including: • One emergency tow per household per year of up to 200 miles • Free professional concierge service • $1,500 Trip Interruption protection • One day free emergency rental car reimbursement, with tow • 24/7 global emergency assistance • Dedicated AAA Premier toll-free line • Up to $500 car return protection • $35 flight reservation fee waived* • Member discount plus an extra 15% savings at AAA Travel Store* • Free worldwide emergency medical assistance • Notary fees waived on personal documents* • One free passport photo session per member* • Free Hertz Gold Plus Rewards membership with 1,000 Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Bonus Points, second day rental free on a two-

day emergency rental (with tow) and discounts on Hertz rentals. *Discounts on select services available only at AAA East Central branch locations.

For complete details on Premier services, review the AAA Premier Guide to Member Services All in the family: Primary and associate memberships Share peace of mind with everyone in your household with a AAA membership for each family member. Not only does AAA membership protect you when you drive, but also as a passenger in a non-member’s vehicle.

Primary membership means you are either the first or only AAA member within your household.

Associate memberships are for eligible individuals residing in the primary member’s household, namely the primary member’s spouse (or one adult age 18 or older) and dependent children ages 16 through 23. Associate members

2015 Member Renewal Dues: Effective February 1, 2015. These rates standardize dues across all AAA East Central regions, including the adoption of “per member” pricing of AAA Plus. Dues amounts for AAA Plus are in addition to Basic dues, and require enrollment of all AAA members living in the household. AAA Premier and AAA Plus RV dues continue to cover all family members and are in addition to Basic and AAA Plus dues.

Basic Primary $49 Basic Associate (per member) $25 AAA Plus Primary (per member)* $33 AAA Plus Associate (per member)* $8 AAA Premier (Family)** $35 Plus RV (Family)** $35 *Requires enrollment in Basic **Requires enrollment in AAA Plus

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Dues amounts for AAA Plus are in addition to Basic dues, and require all members in the household to be enrolled. AAA Premier and AAA Plus RV dues cover all family members, and are in addition to Basic and AAA Plus dues.

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and friendly Adventure Guides bring you and your entire family closer to some of the world’s most popular destinations through authentic cultural experiences with local experts.

And with VIP admissions and VIP access to activities, you and your family can see the world in a whole new way.

Expect hassle-free travel, spectacular dining and exceptional hotels.

Disney Month savings: $100 off any 2015 Adventures by Disney® vacation.

Act now: Savings & gifts end Jan 31!

The peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re getting the best and the most value for your hard-earned

vacation dollar makes all the difference in the world in how you experience and enjoy your Disney time.

Whether you’re at a Walt Disney World® Resort theme park, aboard a ship of the Disney Cruise Line® or on a family-friendly Adventures by Disney® guided tour, your vacation will be one you’ll never, ever forget...and neither will your children or grandchildren. Priceless memories are a great reason for a Disney vacation, and getting extra goodies is a bonus!

January’s cold, but it’s the hottest month to book Disney vacations; “snow way” you want to miss Disney Month’s sizzling savings and gifts!

Make their Disney dreams come true in 2015!

Disney Month savings & gifts January’s the absolute best time to plan & book 2015 Disney vacations at AAA! Hotel, cruise and tour availability for the year will never be better. And, in addition to travel agent expertise in booking Disney vacations, AAA offers special savings and gifts when you book & deposit by 1/31/15. Visit your local AAA Travel, call 1-800-354-8761 or log on to AAA.com/Disney.

Walt Disney World® Resorts — 5 nights or more • $75.00 off Deluxe properties, PLUS... + 1 pin set: 4 colorful detachable enameled metal collectible pins (Tinker Bell, Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Cinderella) mounted beneath plastic on a matted full-color print of Cinderella Castle in a black frame (14.75” x 12.75”) + up to 4 gift cards for 1 day at Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon water park (expires 9/20/15) + 2 gift cards for 1 round of minigolf at Fantasia Gardens (expires 9/20/15) + 1 photo-safe, acid-free album: 50 sleeves for up to 200 4” x 6” photos, with memo area

• $50.00 off Moderate properties • $25.00 off Value properties Disney Cruise Line® — any number of nights • $100.00 off balcony staterooms, $50.00 off outside staterooms, $25.00 off inside state rooms, PLUS... + 2 DCL logo zippered red nylon duffel bags (approximately 23” x 10” x 12” — and expandable to approximately 28” x 10” x 12”) with simulated-leather handles (to carry by hand/shoulder) and interior pocket + 2 DCL logo canvas beach bags (approxi mately 10.5” x 16”) with carrying straps Adventures by Disney® — any number of nights • $100.00 off

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Babysitting. Casino. Fitness center. Full-service spa.

Kids’ program. Pool. 5 restaurants. Swim-up bar. Wi-Fi.

Jamaica’s Moon Palace Grande (below) sits along Ocho Rios’ longest beach and offers waterfalls, 2 FRENCHMAN’S REEF, ST THOMAS USVI thrilling lighthouse waterslides, plunge pools and a rope bridge. After a $50 million renovation, it features refreshed rooms, common areas and a FlowRider® Double wave simulator. 705 rooms. Full-service spa. Kids’ program. 5 pools. 5 restaurants. Swim-up bar. Wi-Fi. If an all-inclusive atmosphere isn’t for you, consider a comprehensive property such as Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort (above right) on St Thomas, breathtakingly perched on a cliff above the coral-blue waters of Charlotte Amalie, capital of the US Virgin Islands. This contemporary resort exudes a luxurious Caribbean elegance with MOON PALACE GRANDE, JAMAICA the benefit of 2 resorts in 1, with clifftop or beachfront views. Unwind with signature bedding and first-class ALLINCLUSIVE service & amenities. 478 rooms. Babysitting. Fitness RESORT! center. Full-service spa. 4 pools. 6 restaurants. Swimup bar. Wi-Fi.

Of course, there are far too many resorts to list and describe here, but you can explore all of them by logging on to AAA.com/Pleasant or by consulting a travel agent at your nearby AAA Travel location.

New bookings with deposit Jan 1-31, 2015. 5 nights or longer.

Savings & 2 towels per room, based on double occupancy.

Don’t have a passport and/or the time necessary to get one?

Don’t fret. US citizens can travel without one to several American territories in the Caribbean. All you need is a valid government-issued ID (driver license) and a certified copy of a state-issued birth certificate. And you’ll feel at home because English is widely spoken, and US dollars are the official currency.

PUERTO RICO. Capital city San Juan boasts a charming historic dis-

trict with pastel-hued houses and imposing fortifications. Stretches of enticing beaches lined with hotels and resorts both contemporary and old-style abound. Explore El Yunque, the rain forest of the interior, or embrace local culture & cuisine in villages all over the island.

ST THOMAS, US VIRGIN ISLANDS. The most populous and most popular of the US Virgin Islands, St Thomas offers the vibrancy of Charlotte Amalie, which brims with duty-free shopping, historic & cultural landmarks and friendly locals. The rest of the island retains a secluded sense of Caribbean paradise, with glorious beaches.

ST JOHN, US VIRGIN ISLANDS. Two-thirds of St John is a national park. Its comfortable pace is perfect for enjoying the island’s worldrenowned beaches such as Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay and Salt Pond Bay. A nature lover’s favorite, St John offers hiking, camping, specialty shopping and breathtaking views.

ST CROIX, US VIRGIN ISLANDS. St Croix’s Danish influence is perfect for visitors who prefer a laid-back experience. Historic Frederiksted and Christiansted offer quaint shops, charming pastel buildings and refreshing cultural diversity. From horseback riding to playing golf on 3 scenic courses, you’ll find something to suit your tastes.

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New bookings with deposit Jan 1-31, 2015. 5 nights or longer. Savings & 2 towels per room, based on double occupancy.

In addition to AAA’s limited-time offer (above), many resorts ALSO qualify for a 2015 AAA Vacations /Pleasant Holidays Double Member Benefit — $100 off! Choose from select 4- and 5-star (Pleasant Holidays rating system) properties in Anguilla, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Grenada, La Romana, Martinique, St Barths, St Croix, St Kitts & Nevis, St Martin, St Vincent & Grenadines and Turks & Caicos. Some samples include... ®

BAHAMAS

Rosewood at Baha Mar • Riu Palace Paradise Island

CAYMAN ISLANDS

The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman • Grand Cayman Beach Suites

MARTINIQUE

Le Cap Est Lagoon Resort & Spa • Hotel Plein Soleil

PUERTO RICO

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve • W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island

ST LUCIA

The BodyHoliday LeSport • Windjammer Landing Villa Resort

TURKS & CAICOS

Beaches Resort Villages & Spa • Seven Stars Resort

Plus, 4- and 5-star resorts in any other Pleasant Holidays Caribbean destination not listed above qualify for a $100 activity credit voucher.

This 11-night vacation has everything you’ve always wanted in a trip to Italy.

Enjoy multiple-night stays in Rome, Florence, Venice, the Amalfi Coast and Stresa in the Lakes District. Discover the treasures of Classical and Christian Rome. Walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans in Pompeii. See gems of the Renaissance in Florence’s Academy Gallery, including Michelangelo’s “David.” Visit Locarno, Switzerland, and cruise to Isola dei Pescatori, one of the Borromean Islands. A guided walking tour of Venice illustrates how this city gained its wealth and power. Enjoy the magic of the Italian Lakes District in the captivating resort of Stresa. Stop at a winery & farm in the heart of Tuscany to sample local wines and specialities for an included lunch. Sail to enchanting Capri and explore this island paradise.

Special inclusions: “Rome by Night” tour...Vatican museums & St Peter’s... a family-style Tuscan feast...and a serenaded gondola cruise in Venice!

Experience Whisper headsets, designed for better communication between you and your guides throughout your tour. Enjoy regional wines with every dinner.

Oct 19-31 • AAA Member Rate: $5,579 Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Newark-Rome, Milan-Newark), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, hotel accommodations, guided motorcoach sightseeing, entrance fees, 20 meals, in-Italy tour director and air & hotel taxes (subject to change). Visit AAA.com/Italy for itinerary and more information. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details.

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Member Benefits Exclusive Offers Fly to Calgary and drive into the Canadian Rockies to Banff. Enjoy 5 nights at Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa. Ride Banff Gondola for panoramic vistas. Visit thundering Bow Falls and cruise serene Lake Minnewanka.

Enjoy a day in Banff on your own; you could play a round on Banff Springs’ golf course, take an unforgettable helicopter sightseeing tour or relax on a river float trip.

Banff offers shopping and dining opportunities – as well as an occasional moose! Cross the Continental Divide on the way to Yoho and Banff national parks. See Takakkaw Falls, Emerald Lake and Lake Louise (“Jewel of the Rockies”), where you may ride the gondola. Spot wildlife along Columbia Icefields Parkway to Athabasca Glacier and turquoise Peyto Lake.

Cap off the week at the famous Calgary Stampede, a celebration of cowboy life, chuckwagon races, rodeos, parades, fireworks and more. Enjoy the thrilling Grandstand Show from reserved seats.

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Canadian Rockies and the Calgary Stampede

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BANFF SPRINGS

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AAA MEMBER RATE: $2,779 Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Philadelphia-Calgary), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met), 9 meals, motorcoach sightseeing and baggage handling (1 per person). Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Passport required.

LAKE LOUISE

WHAT MAKES THIS TOUR EXTRA-SPECIAL? RELAXING IN 1 GREAT HOTEL “HOME” FOR 5 NIGHTS!

Located in Banff National Park, the Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa offers a mountain lodge hotel, a great steakhouse restaurant and a full-service spa, all in one outstanding location. This ideal vacation spot is located on Banff Avenue, the main street in the town of Banff. Surrounded by mountains, there are plenty of activities to keep you busy.

See the incredible, inspirational interior of the Last Frontier on this 9-night escorted tour!

Unforgettable experiences not on cruises!

Traditional salmon bake & a sternwheeler river cruise in Fairbanks 4-hour adventure flying over the Arctic Circle, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and the Yukon River 7-hour Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park, looking for grizzlies, moose & more...with an overnight in the park Meet a 4-time winner of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race and his canine crew Visits to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation & Begich Boggs Visitor centers 2-hour river float trip in Kenai Fjords National Park A ride on Girdwood’s Alyeska Tram — from sea level to 2,300 feet!

Special welcome & farewell dinners with your fellow travelers

Member-only savings!

Premier....... $200 Plus.............. $150 Basic............ $100 Book & deposit by 1/31/1 5. per room, based on double occupa ncy

ALASKA

BY LAND! July 8-17 • AAA Member Rate: $5,675

Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes flights (Philadelphia-Fairbanks, Anchorage-Philadelphia), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, motorcoach sightseeing, accommodations (Fairbanks, Denali, Anchorage, Seward: 2 each, Girdwood: 1), 17 meals, luggage handling (1 bag/person), gratuities for included features (includes driver, escort), in-Alaska escort and AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met). Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details.

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New Orleans 3 DAYS, 2 NIGHTS

Hotel in the French Quarter City tour, including Katrina-impacted sites Louisiana swampboat tour Mardi Gras World Demonstration & dinner at the New Orleans School of Cooking Jazz show at Preservation Hall

plus Western Caribbean 8-DAY, 7-NIGHT CRUISE

Serenade of the Seas® $50.00 per stateroom onboard credit Western Caribbean ports: Falmouth, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; 3 full days at sea

March 12-21 • AAA Member Rate: from $1,530 Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel/pier transfers, hotel accommodations/taxes/service charges/baggage handling (1 piece per person), 4 meals (on land), cruise accommodations/entertainment, most onboard meals, onboard group cocktail party (if participation goal is met), government fees and services of a AAA tour manager (if participation goal is met). Ship’s registry: Bahamas. Ask about available add-on airfare. Visit AAA.com/travel for more details.

See more of Hawaii by cruising with NCL! AAA’s 9-night Hawaiian vacation features a 2-night pre-cruise stay in Honolulu, a tour of the USS Arizona Memorial and a 7-night Pride of America cruise featuring 4 islands (Oahu, Maui, Hawaii & Kauai).

April 16-25 • May 21-30 • June 11-20 • July 2-11 • Aug 20-29 Sept 3-12 • Oct 22-31 • Nov 26–Dec 5 • Dec 10-19 Inside staterooms from $2,090 • Balconies from $2,790 AAA MEMBER RATES are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include airport/hotel transfers for flights purchased through NCL, 2 pre-cruise nights at the Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, USS Arizona Memorial/Pearl Harbor excursion, hotel/pier transfers, 7-night NCL Pride of America cruise accommodations/entertainment, most onboard meals, government taxes/ fees, port charges, pier/airport transfers for flights purchased through NCL and $50 per stateroom shipboard credit. Ship’s registry: USA. Ask about available add-on airfare.

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____________________________________________________________ GENERAL TRAVEL DISCLAIMER: AAA Travel Agency makes every effort to provide accurate, up-to-date prices as of press time and cannot assume responsibility for typographic errors. Rates/offers are per person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to availability and airline/operator changes. International rates/offers are subject to currency fluctuations and additional tax & security charges. Rates that include airfare include all taxes, government fees and surcharges. Additional restrictions may apply. Rates/offers are available at all AAA East Central travel agency locations. For tour details, contact AAA or visit AAA.com/travel. AAA Featured Vacations are specially priced, unique departures; therefore, tour operators, cruise lines and other travel providers often exclude them from additional discounts or specials they offer. AAA Featured Vacations include services provided by third-party tour destination service companies; see your AAA Travel Agent for details. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for more details or visit the air carrier’s website for baggage allowance and fee information.

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Enjoy extra-special amenities & $400.00 toward airfare!

LIMITED-TIME OFFERS ON 2015 AAA MEMBER APPRECIATION CRUISES

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN on Celebrity Reflection — June 19-29 Modern Luxury • Timeless Ports • Limited-time Offers!

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1 — FREE Classic Beverage Package for 2 2 — FREE Prepaid Gratuities for 2 3 — FREE Shipboard Spending Money Enjoy all 3 offers when you book a Concierge Class stateroom or higher

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Airy spaces with all the right tasteful details. Restaurants where design is just as important as cuisine. Intuitive service with a keen eye for detail. Doing as much (or as little) as you choose. More than you expected?

Celebrity Cruises believes every moment of your vacation should be measured by just how far it takes you SM from ordinary. That’s Modern Luxury — and you’ll experience it on Reflection, newest of the Solstice® Class ships (“a new benchmark in cruise ship design” by the International Interior Design Association).

Modern rubs shoulders with timeless in the many enticing ports of call on this cruise — from Italy’s ROME (Civitavecchia), SICILY (Messina) and NAPLES to Greece’s MYKONOS, RHODES, SANTORINI and ATHENS (Piraeus) to Turkey’s EPHESUS (Kusadasi). Experience their natural beauty, fascinating history and unique cultures sailing roundtrip from Rome on a voyage that’s simultaneously relaxing and invigorating.

And, if you book a balcony stateroom (or higher) while this limited-time offer is still available, you’ll also enjoy these far-from-ordinary amenities on this June 19 AAA Member Appreciation Cruise around the Eastern Mediterranean: $400.00 airfare credit† (when you purchase your flights through AAA) • $75.00 onboard credit In-room bottle of wine • Onboard martini tasting • Compact high-quality binoculars Only AAA members can get these extras from AAA Travel — and only for a limited time.

Concierge Class staterooms are exceptional veranda accommodations set in the most desirable locations and are designed for those who believe the little details make a big difference. Enjoy fresh flower arrangements, Hansgrohe® showerheads, enhanced breakfast room-service menus, plush 100% cotton bath sheets, personalized concierge service, complimentary daily canapés and a pillow menu.

Spa-inspired AquaClass® staterooms feature private verandas, complimentary access to the soothing Persian Garden and the spacious Relaxation Room, a spa concierge to help arrange spa treatments and plentiful in-stateroom amenities including a Hansgrohe® “shower tower,” aromatherapy selections and daily delivered bottled waters and teas. Dine in your own highly rated restaurant, Blu, AAA MEMBER RATE featuring a “Clean Cuisine” menu. from $2,643 per person Ask your AAA Travel Agent about extending your stay in Rome before ADDED MEMBER VALUES * and/or after your cruise. $400.00 AIRFARE CREDIT

per person, when purchased through AAA Travel (1st & 2nd passengers per stateroom only)

SHIPBOARD CREDIT — $75.00

per stateroom • for beverages, spa, shops, etc

IN-STATEROOM BOTTLE OF WINE 1 per stateroom

Europe Cruises: Choose 2 of the 3 offers when you book a balcony stateroom

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Alaska Cruises: Choose 1 of the 3 offers when you book a balcony stateroom Ask your travel agent for complete details.

ONBOARD MARTINI TASTING 2 vouchers per stateroom

COMPARE AND SAVE! STATEROOM TYPE

AAA MEMBER RATE

CELEBRITY INTERNET RATE**

Balcony.................... from $2,643..................$2,938 Concierge Class....... from $2,813..................$3,288 AquaClass®.............. from $3,023..................$3,248

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Rates are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include 10-night cruise accommodations/entertainment, most onboard meals, government taxes/fees ($399.25), $75 shipboard credit per stateroom, in-cabin bottle of wine and martini tasting vouchers (2 per stateroom). Ship’s registry: Malta. Ask about available add-on pre- and/or post-cruise hotel stays. Visit AAA.com/GoEurope for more information.

*valid for balcony and higher-level staterooms

**based on rate as of 12/10/14 on CelebrityCruises.com

COMPACT HIGH-QUALITY BINOCULARS 1 per stateroom • view scenery from the ship

IN-PERSON PLANNING ASSISTANCE

ALASKA on Celebrity Millennium — May 22-29 or Aug 14-21

Book a balcony stateroom (or higher) on either of these Alaska Northern Glacier cruises and you’ll enjoy these amenities:

COMPARE AND SAVE! STATEROOM TYPE: SAIL DATE

AAA MEMBER RATE

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Balcony: 5/22................... from $1,635..................$2,060 Balcony: 8/14................... from $2,075..................$2,400 Concierge Class: 5/22..... from $1,705..................$2,250 Concierge Class: 8/14..... from $2,145..................$2,950 ® AquaClass : 8/14.............. from $2,355..................$3,050 Rates are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include 7-night cruise accommodations/entertainment, most onboard meals, government taxes/fees ($436.19), $50 shipboard credit per stateroom, in-cabin bottle of wine and martini tasting vouchers (2 per stateroom). Ship’s registry: Malta. Ask about available add-on pre- and/or post-cruise hotel stays. Visit AAA.com/Alaska for more information. **based on rate as of 12/10/14 on CelebrityCruises.com

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Experience the real Alaska, where mountains are taller, rivers are mightier and wildlife is more plentiful. It’s a rugged, untamed wilderness where forests go on forever and summer days never end...a pristine wilderness of ice-blue glaciers and snowcapped peaks. Sail from Vancouver BC to Seward, with daytime visits to Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Juneau and Skagway. You’ll also cruise through the spectacular Inside Passage and along Hubbard Glacier. † 1st & 2nd passengers per stateroom only

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Sizzlin’ Western USA Tours: MEMBERS SAVE $50.00!

SAVINGS PER PERSON WHEN TOUR IS BOOKED & DEPOSITED BY 1/31/15. AAA MEMBER RATES SHOWN. VISIT AAA.COM/USA FOR ITINERARIES, INCLUSIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION.

GRAND CANYON & ARIZONA ADVENTURE

SAN FRANCISCO & NAPA WINE COUNTRY

Fly to Phoenix and ride to the luxurious Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa. Explore scenic backMAY 17-24 • $2,695 country on an exciting off-road Pink Jeep® tour. Visit the IMAX Theater at Williams, then ride the Grand Canyon Railway (first class) to the canyon’s South Rim. Spend 2 nights there in a national park lodge, then ride the vintage Verde Canyon Railroad. Explore Old Town Scottsdale, marvel at intriguing plants at the Desert Botanical Garden and Western art at the Heard Museum. Enjoy a memorable farewell steakhouse dinner — cowboy-style! 11 meals. Air included.

Here’s a tasty tour from scenic Carmel-bythe-Sea and the Monterey Peninsula to San JUNE 18-24 • $3,495 Francisco and Napa Valley. See landmarks of the City by the Bay — Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Park, Cliff House, the Presidio and Fisherman’s Wharf. Cross Golden Gate Bridge to visit Mediterranean-flavored Sausalito and the redwoods at Muir Woods; ferry back across San Francisco Bay. Tour & sip samples at 4 wineries (enjoy a chef-prepared picnic lunch at one!), blend your own Merlot and savor an elegant dinner aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. 8 meals. Air included.

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Tour a silver mine in Wallace ID (once the “Silver Capital of the World”) and the SmokeJUNE 21-27 • $1,939 jumpers Aerial Fire Depot. Visit artsy Big Fork MT and enjoy a float trip on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Stay at an Old World–style lodge in Glacier National Park. Cruise on 2 lakes. Travel “Going to the Sun” Road amid snowy peaks and virgin forest. Ride a vintage Red Jammer Touring Car. Cross the Continental Divide. Take America’s longest gondola up to Silver Mountain. Visit Lake Coeur d’Alene. Dine on Spokane’s River Queen paddle boat. 11 meals.

From San Francisco to Seattle, see wonders along the Pacific. Explore the City by the Bay JULY 19-25 • $1,815 and California’s Wine Country. See redwoods on the Avenue of the Giants and in Redwood National Park. Enjoy rides on a jet boat on Oregon’s Rogue River and a dune buggy at the National Dunes Recreation Area. Tour Portland and its renowned rose gardens. Marvel at the Columbia River Gorge, Multnomah Falls and Mt St Helens National Volcanic Monument. In Seattle, dine atop the Space Needle and tour the world’s largest building, a Boeing assembly plant. 9 meals.

BEST OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

YELLOWSTONE EXPERIENCE

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So many delights in 1 tour — from the endless charms of San Francisco to the natural JULY 23-31 • $3,819 splendor of the redwoods at Muir Woods to the opulence of Hearst Castle. Cross Golden Gate Bridge, enjoy the Mediterranean ambiance of Sausalito, sample wines at Napa Valley vineyards, savor lunch aboard the Napa Wine Train. Ride Amtrak’s scenic California Zephyr to Lake Tahoe. Visit the ghost town of Virginia City NV. Dine & dance on a riverboat paddlewheeler. Marvel at Yosemite’s wonders. Explore coastal Carmel, Big Sur and Monterey. 14 meals. Air included.

Our first national park’s first explorers were called liars when they described its otherAUG 10-16 • $1,765 worldly geysers & bubbling mudpots and its free-ranging bison, elk, moose, bears & wolves. Begin at Salt Lake City and travel through scenic Idaho to Yellowstone. Enjoy Old Faithful & many other natural landmarks, as well as the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. A Wildlife Safari includes a picnic dinner. Also enjoy Grand Teton National Park, the cowboy town of Jackson, a Jenny Lake cruise, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (schedule permitting) and more! 12 meals.

AMERICAN MAJESTY

COLORADO TRAIN ADVENTURE

From Salt Lake City to Denver, take in some of America’s favorite national landmarks. Hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (choir schedule AUG 29–SEPT 6 • $3,485 permitting). Visit Grand Teton and Yellowstone parks (including Old Faithful & Mammoth Hot Springs), Devil’s Tower, Deadwood, Mt Rushmore (during the day and again in the evening for its inspiring lighting ceremony), Crazy Horse Monument, Custer State Park, Ft Laramie National Historic Site, Cody’s Buffalo Bill Historic Center and Cheyenne.

Take a wildlife Jeep® safari through South Dakota’s Black Hills. 15 meals. Air included.

This Centennial State tour features rides on the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, the Royal Gorge SEPT 12-19 • $2,145 Route RR, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR and the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR. Tour the US Air Force Academy and marvel at the rock formations of the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. Ride the country’s steepest incline and walk on the world’s highest suspension bridge at Royal Gorge. Visit Great Sand Dunes and Mesa Verde national parks. See the monoliths of Colorado National Monument. Visit the CO Railroad Museum in Golden. 15 meals.

NEW MEXICO BALLOON FIESTA

CANYON COUNTRY EXPERIENCE

Explore Albuquerque, the Land of Enchantment’s largest city, then a 3-night stay in OCT 4-9 • $3,265 charming Santa Fe. Visit historic Chimayo village. Enjoy artsy Taos and the impressive Rio Grande Gorge. Take a fun salsa-making class. Ride Sandia Peak’s Aerial Tramway. At the International Balloon Fiesta,® witness the mass ascension of hundreds of balloons. Explore Rte 66, Old Town Albuquerque, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Acoma Pueblo. See the Balloon Fiesta’s evening “Glowdeo” of illuminated balloons & fireworks afterward! 11 meals. Air included.

Eroded for eons by wind & water, the colorful canyons of AZ, UT and NV captivate all who OCT 13-19 • $1,415 visit. Begin in the Entertainment Capital of the World — Las Vegas! Enjoy an afternoon & evening on your own before departing for Kingman’s Route 66 Museum. Marvel at the magnificence of the Grand Canyon; enter the Navajo Nation and see Monument Valley from a 4WD vehicle. Enjoy a sunset jet boat ride on the Colorado River followed by a BBQ dinner. Visit 4 national parks — Arches, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion — and 2 state parks too! 11 meals.

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It’s Not Such a Small World, After All Walt Disney World Resort has big plans for 2015 Covering nearly 40 square miles, popping fusion of breathtaking floats, PIXIE

Walt Disney World Resort is about the size of San Francisco or two Manhattans.

And this year, Walt Disney World Resort will be marking its calendar with a full slate of attractions and events.

The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, a rocking, rollicking family-style coaster is the crown jewel and centerpiece of New Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom.

Inspired by the Disney animated film classic “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” the new attraction has just the right blend of heart, humor, and thrill, sending riders on a playful musical adventure into the mine “where a million diamonds shine.” It also marks the completion of New Fantasyland, the largest expansion in the history of the Magic Kingdom.

But that’s just the beginning of what guests will discover. Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid, is a major new attraction where guests travel with Ariel and her friends above and below the waves. In Princess Fairytale Hall.

Aurora, Cinderella and other Disney princesses, greet guests in their new home in the Castle Courtyard. The new Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade rolls down Main Street, U.S.A in an eye-

Cirque du Soleil-style theatrics and never-before-used technology.

Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort continues its multi-year transformation into Disney Springs, a unique and vibrant shopping/dining/ entertainment destination set amid beautiful open-air promenades, meandering springs and waterfront charm.

Drawing inspiration from Florida’s historic waterfront towns, Disney Springs will boast four interconnected outdoor neighborhoods and be home to everything from shopping boutiques to flagship stores to great new restaurants.

The Landing opens in early 2015 and features nationally known restaurateurs including The Boathouse. This upscale waterfront dining experience features some spectacular floating artwork — dream boats from the 30s, 40s and 50s.

Guests will enjoy a gourmet menu featuring steaks, chops, fresh seafood and a raw bar.

Two new full-size character cars, created by “Cars” creative director Jay Ward, have entered the line-up at the Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World Speedway. The #28 Aiken Axler and #80 Sage VanDerSpin cars are

Around Town January 7-11

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS WORLDS OF FANTASY

PPL Center, 701 Hamilton Street, Allentown Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney•Pixar’s Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid’s enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within. The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever. From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family’s favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories. Eight performances.

Tickets start at $15. For tickets and information,

call (610) 347-TIXX or visit pplcenter.com/tickets.

January 9-11

GREATER PHILADELPHIA PET EXPO

The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks Come learn about the wonderful world of pets at this family-oriented event featuring many educational demonstrations and seminars, hands-on-petting opportunities, special attractions, pet adoptions, and entertaining exhibits. Shop for products and services

pertaining to pets and children. Tickets: $12 adults, $5 children 4-12, children 3 and under are free. For information and tickets, visit phillyexpo.com.

January 10-17

PENNSYLVANIA FARM SHOW

PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg It’s the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the nation with nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibits. The week features a wide variety of agricultural events, activities and spectacles, from animal exhibits and competitions to culinary demonstrations, farm equipment displays, rodeos, duck slides, wine sampling, grape stomping, horse pulling contests, square dancing, potato donuts, milk shakes and fried veggies. There is literally something for everyone. Free admission. For information, visit farmshow.state.pa.us.

January 16-May 10

INK AND GOLD: ART OF THE KATO

Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia Don’t miss this first major exhibition outside Japan to explore the nearly 500-year sphere of influence established by the Kano lineage of

DUST — Peter Pan float at the Festival of Fantasy parade.

part of the new Piston Cup Junior RideAlong program. Children ages 6 to 13 (and at least 48 inches tall) can experience real-life racing excitement as they ride shotgun with a professional driving instructor for three thrilling laps in a specially equipped Piston Cup race car.

Walt Disney World Resort will be blooming with more than 30 million colorful blossoms, during the Epcot

International Flower & Garden Festival.

The annual festival, which runs from March through May, features interactive garden activities for kids and workshops with national gardening experts. While exploring the themed gardens, guests can sample food and beverages from a dozen marketplaces surrounding the World Showcase Lagoon.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AAA members receive special lodging programs at selected hotels, and preferred parking at the theme parks when they purchase a select AAA vacation package or pre-purchase select theme park tickets at AAA. See your AAA Travel Agent or log on to AAA.com/Disney for special member values on Disney Vacations.

painters, the longest lived and most influential school of painting in Japanese history. Ink and Gold will include large-scale folding screens and sliding doors designed for the residences of Japan’s elite—with oversize figures and landscapes set against backdrops of stunning gold leaf, these works characterize the power and grandeur Kano patrons. The exhibition will also feature scrolls, albums, and fans, some 180 works in all, including one designated National Treasure and nearly two dozen Important Cultural Properties of Japan. For information,

visit philamuseum.org.

January 17 THE MIKADO

Miller Symphony Hall, 23 North Sixth Street, Allentown The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players return to perform with the Allentown Symphony Orchestra. Everyone’s favorite, The Mikado, takes place in the Japanese town of Titipu, where everything goes topsy-turvy when a high school maiden, a wandering minstrel, and a lord high executioner find themselves in a preposterous love triangle. Performance at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $19-52; $10 students. For information and tickets, visit allentownsymphony.org.

January 20

CRISS ANGEL: MINDFREAK LIVE!

State Theatre, 453 Northampton Street, Easton For the first time in over six years, Criss Angel

will temporarily be leaving Las Vegas for limited exclusive engagements of his new production “Criss Angel Mindfreak Live!” Based on the most successful television magic show in history, ‘Mindfreak,” which attracted over 100 million viewers, the live show features 90 minutes of the most spectacular original illusions ever performed – woven with a cast of multi-talented artists, original music, lighting, special effects and so much more. For tickets and information, visit statetheatre.org. Tickets are $68-$93.

Performance at 6 p.m.

January 24 SOUPER BOWL

SteelStacks, Musikfest Café, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem Restaurants from throughout the region will showcase a variety of delectable soups and compete for the title of Souper Bowl Champion. Attendees will sample all of the delicious soups and then cast their vote to determine the Souper Bowl Champion, while a panel of judges determines the winners of the following categories: Best Vegetarian, Best Ethnic, Best Chowder, Best Cream-based, Best Meat-based and Most Original soup. Proceeds support ArtsQuest’s Arts Education Programming Fund which provides quality arts and educational programs and experiences for students from throughout the Lehigh Valley. Tickets are $30.

Noon to 3 p.m. For information and tickets, visit artsquest.org.

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Senior Driver Course Takes New Name: RoadWise Driver

New content covers must-have vehicle technology and adjusting to physical challenges that come with aging.

AAA

’s Safe Driving for Mature Operators Course has a new name! The New Year sees the debut of RoadWise Driver, and the program is bigger and better than ever before. With new resources, data, and features, it is hands-down the best senior driving course on the market.

The program is completely backed by science. Utilizing industry research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the program presents helpful tips, methods, and practical things to keep in mind while driving.

The most popular topics include the top types of crashes among older drivers and ways to avoid them, medications and things to know about how they affect driving abilities, vehicle technology and what features are the most important to have in your car, as well as top distractions that older drivers are prone to suffer from.

Older drivers also contend with changes to their bodies as they age. The course provides very practical tips and tricks on adjusting to changes in response times and reflexes, maximizing physical fitness to stay independent longer, and maintaining one’s mobility for a lifetime.

Everything is included in the course, and much of it is also found in the all-new HD DVD videos. The DVDs include DriveCam video clips that depict actual accidents and highlight the factors that

led up to the accidents—making the facts all too real for anyone watching.

Class discussions are encouraged via Brain Training exercises. Lastly, real footage from Google GLASS users show how a driver can respond to situations in real-time, and either avoid or cause a fatal incident.

Other resources include a demo of AAA’s RoadWise RX--a tool that shows the effects of medications on the body and how multiple medications can change those effects. There are also presentations of AAA’s RoadWise Review for assessing one’s physical and mental aptness for safe driving; AAA’s CarFit for knowing how to optimize your car for safe operation; AAA Foundation brochures; and the SeniorDriving.AAA.com website.

If you are 55 years of age or older and interested in taking a RoadWise Driver class, turn to the box on Page 3 of this newsletter for registration information and dates of upcoming RoadWise Driver programs.

Get the Picture?Check Rear View Before Moving Your Vehicle Continued from page 2

• Although these systems dramatically improve rear-view visibility, they don’t show 100 percent of the space behind the vehicle. AAA recommends drivers always walk behind their vehicle to visually confirm that there are no obstacles, and use the rear-view camera to check that nothing has entered the area since the driver’s walk-through inspection.

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• Rain, snow or slush can cloud the camera lens, delivering blurry imagery.

Walking around the vehicle – and gently wiping the camera – can help motorists confirm that the rear blind zone is clear.

Cameras don’t replace the need to walk around your vehicle before backing up, but they do deliver a clear view directly behind the vehicle where small children are most difficult to see.

Identity Theft Checklist I

dentity theft can create real and Settings: Phishing scams, Trojans and serious problems for any victim. You can key-stroke programs are common ways never be fully protected, however taking criminals trick you into revealing personal information. Proprecautions and tect yourself from being proactive AAA Member these malicious can decrease the Benefit: schemes by making risk of becoming FREE Identity Theft sure your security an identity theft Monitoring and anti-virus softvictim. ($79 value) ware is up-to-date.

Criminals use Sign up online at Avoid responding victims’ data to www.AAA.com/ID or to emails from empty their bank call 1-877-440-6943 senders you don’t accounts, make Extended Deluxe Protection also recognize.

Legitpurchases, take available for only $8.95/month imate companies out loans, open NEVER ask for finutility accounts, gain employment and even secure ancial details via email, so do not remedical treatment. Due to the wide- spond, and contact the business ranging nature of the crime, it’s import- immediately to alert them to the ant that you take an active part in situation.

Don’t Reveal Too Much Online: safeguarding all of your personal details.

Secure Your Paper Documents: Social networking websites are becoming Keeping your Social Security card, more popular among criminals who use passport, mortgage statements and tax Facebook and Twitter to meet potential information locked securely in your victims and peruse their information. home will cut down on your identity Avoid posting details such as your theft risk in the event a burglar breaks mother’s maiden name, your address, place of birth and workplace. It may be into your home.

Don’t Carry More Than You Need: fun to tweet that you’re on vacation or at Having a back-up credit card is good for a concert, but this information may also emergencies, but walking around with alert criminals that you’re not home, four credit cards, a check book and your giving them the opportunity to break in Social Security card will put you at greater potentially undetected.

This identity theft checklist will help risk of id-entity theft if your purse or wallet is lost or stolen. Carry the bare you get started with being proactive for essentials with you when you leave your 2015 and from becoming a fraudster’s home and know what type of payment next victim. These are only a few suggestions that you should take to system you plan to use.

Update Your Computer Security protect yourself from identity theft.

Identity Theft Checklist

Protect Your Personal 1. ____ Information:

are not easily guessed and they are strong passwords. Also, change your Never give out any information to passwords every 3 to 6 months. anyone without first understanding 5. ____ Shred It All: who will see it, who will use it, and how It’s wise to make it a practice to shred they will use it. any documents you no longer need.

2. ____ Watch Your Incoming Mail: This means credit card statements, old Always make sure you take your mail or unused credit cards, bills, or any out as soon as possible and if you are other document that contains personal not going to be around, ask for a hold information about you. on your mail. Consider investing in a 6. ____ Know Your Credit Reports: mailbox that locks.

Be watchful of your credit reports and 3. ____ Watch Your Outgoing Mail: view copies from all three credit Always mail in your bills/payments bureaus. Watch for items that are from your local post office. Never leave incorrect or suspicious to you. them in your mailbox to be picked up

Ensure Your Wi-Fi Network because there can be enough 7 . ____ is Secure: information for an identity thief to use.

Remember that free Wi-Fi in places like 4. ____ Choose Passwords Wisely: hotels, restaurants and coffee shops is Make sure when you are choosing often not secure. Make sure your passwords for your accounts that they network is protected when online.

The Goal Is an Ambitious One: To Eliminate Substance-Impaired Driving T

o reach it will require the education and cooperation of state and federal agencies, doctors, pharmacies, organizations such as AAA and its members, and of course, the public at large. It also will require the realization that drugs can affect drivers just as much as alcohol.

Historically overlooked, drugged driving has become an increasingly hot topic in the overall battle to reduce impaired driving. Like alcohol, drugs -even in small amounts -- can also negatively affect motor skills, balance and coordination, perception, attention, reaction time and judgment.

The number of overall deaths attributed to drunk driving has declined overall since 1995 and the percentage of all traffic deaths that involve an alcoholimpaired driver has plateaued, remaining relatively unchanged at about one in three over the past decade.

Meanwhile, the percentage of drugged drivers is rising. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration survey in 2009 found that 18 percent of

fatally injured drivers tested positive for at least one illicit, prescription or overthe-counter drug -- an increase from 13 percent in 2005. And in the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 10.3 million people, or 3.9 percent, reported driving under the influence of illicit drugs during the year prior, up from 3.7 percent.

Drugs and alcohol often are used in combination, and drugged driving figures are almost certainly underreported because blood tests for drugs other than alcohol are inconsistently performed or not taken at all.

“Whether it’s legal, illegal or over the counter, people just don’t appreciate how dangerous these substances can be when it comes to their driving,” said National Transportation Safety Board Member Mark Rosekind. His organization has used “Reaching Zero” as its unwavering motto since adding “Eliminate Substance-Impaired Driving” to its top 10 transportation safety priorities on the NTSB Most Wanted List in 2013.

AAA is on board. The federation held a Substance-Impaired Driving Forum in spring 2014, with more than two dozen delegates from AAA clubs attending to hear more about what can be done to increase drugged driving awareness, education and research.

Since then, AAA has announced its intention to focus on substance-impaired driving as a single issue, recognizing that alcohol and drugs should be addressed together -- rather than independently -as causes of impairment. In addition, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety plans an increased focus on impaired driving research.

Rosekind, who spoke on impaired driving at the 2014 AAA Annual Meeting, said increased discussion is being held among government agencies such as the NTSB, NHTSA and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.

AAA regularly participates in two national impaired driving prevention coalitions, including a new Leadership Roundtable that meets quarterly and is facilitated by AAA at the request of the NTSB.

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“There are a lot of independent roles that we play, but we’re all after the same thing,” Rosekind said. “Even where there’s an overlap of agendas and interests, we can still come together and try to move things forward.”

As part of the effort, AAA is embarking on a comprehensive educational effort for the public in 2015 to examine drugged driving and its effects.

“We know that impaired driving is something that members really care about,” Theresa Podguski, Legislative Affairs Director said. “It frequently shows up among their top safety concerns in our surveys.”

In the AAA Foundation’s 2013 Traffic Safety Culture Index, 56.3 percent of drivers surveyed perceived that “drivers using drugs” are a somewhat or much bigger problem than it was three years earlier. And 60.9 percent said that people driving after using illegal drugs are a very serious threat.

Two more questions to which “zero” is the ultimate answer.

Shemekia Copeland March 29

March 27-29, 2015

SteelStacks™ | Bethlehem, PA Tickets and 3-day VIP passes available at steelstacks.org.

Tommy Castro March 28

Heritage Blues Orchestra March 29

Plus 15+ more artists, a blues brunch and 3 days of workshops

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AAA Recognizes 2014 Top Shops

Steven Luccese, AAR Service Specialist, presents AAA Top Shop Award to Steven Godshall, owner of Godshall’s Auto Service in Hatfield.

The following repair facilities in the AAA East Penn Region have been named 2014 Top Shop Award winners

Each year AAA East Central, East

Penn Region recognizes a limited number of AAA Approved Auto Repair® (AAR) facilities for their business integrity, professional standards in automotive repair, and outstanding customer service.

Six local AAR facilities have earned the AAA Top Shop honor for 2014 along with two AAA Approved Auto Body® facilities.

The 9th annual Top Shop awards were given to those repair facilities that scored 97 percent or higher in ongoing customer satisfaction surveys during the past year. The evaluations are monitored and processed by AAA. Godshall’s Auto Service in Hatfield and Bergey’s Collision Center of Lansdale received the Top Shop Leader Award among AAA-approved facilities in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New York striving for the Top Shop honor in 2014.

Currently, 136 auto repair facilities participate in the AAA Approved Auto Repair® program in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New York. To qualify, a repair facility must meet AAA’s strict criteria for technician certification, customer satisfaction, and shop cleanliness.

Although the AAR program benefits all motorists by identifying superior auto repair shops, AAA members receive additional benefits. For more information about the AAA Approved Auto Repair® program, call your local AAA office or visit www.AAA.com.

Allentown Park Manor Automotive Bethlehem Austin’s Auto Service Hatfield Godshall’s Auto Service and J’s Auto Repair Lansdale Bergey’s Collision Center of Lansdale Pennsburg Hinkle’s Auto Repair Trappe Jack Nolan’s Exxon Whitehall Reliable Auto Body Steve Luccese, AAR Service Specialist (center) presents AAA Top Shop Award to Kevin Bergey, owner, and Chuck Logan, body shop manager, at Bergey’s Collision Center of Lansdale.

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Offer valid through 3/31/15.

Not valid at Approved Auto Body facilities, Hinkle’s Auto Repair, or Weddes Auto Center. Coupon cannot be combined with any other offer and must be presented at time of service request. This offer is not transferrable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Valid AAA membership card required. See a participating Approved Auto Repair facility for details.

For a list of participating Approved Auto Repair service centers, please see page 21.

Scope of Service

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1 - Collision Repairs 2 - Frame Repair 3 - Direct Repair Provider 4 - Total Paint Replacement

5 - Paintless Dent Repair 6 - Glass Replacement 7 - Glass Repairs 8 - Restorations

9 - Vinyl & Soft Roof Replacement 10 - Corrosion Protection 11 - Upholstery Repair 12 - Auto Detailing E - Emissions Testing Site

BERKS COUNTY

LEHIGH COUNTY

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Douglassville Auto Body & Sales, Inc. 1-3, 5-10, 12 E 610/326-0422 1501 Ben Franklin Hwy., Douglassville Fred Beans Collision Center 1-12 E 610/327-2680 525 Rt. 100 N., Boyertown

Mikitz Gordon Street Collision Center 1-12 610/437-3041 229 W. Gordon St., Allentown

Brown Daub Collision Center 1-12 E 610/253-1672 1650 Butler St., Easton

Reliable Auto Body 610/433-3212 1-12 967 Sumner Ave., Whitehall

Easton Auto Body 1-12 E 610/252-6502 1328 Elm St., Easton

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Young Volkswagen Collision Center 1-12 E 610/991-9115 191 Commerce Park Dr., Easton

LEHIGH COUNTY Auto Collision Specialists 1-12 E 610/965-2060 3893 Tank Farm Road, Emmaus

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Bergey’s Collision Center of Lansdale 1-12 215/855-4754 1301 N. Broad St., Lansdale Sands Collision Center 267/923-7141 1-12 E 602 Main St., Red Hill

CARBON COUNTY Liberty AutoGlass 610/377-7787 509 N. First St., Lehighton

LEHIGH COUNTY Mesko Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. 610/264-3000 171 Lloyd St., Allentown

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Alderfer Glass Co. 215/723-1192 144 Telford Pike, Telford

AAA inspected and approved • State-of-the-art equipment and facilities • Insured • State registered • ASE, I-CAR, OEM certified technicians • Guaranteed workmanship • AAA arbitration • Most insurance claims accepted AAA Approved Auto Body® facilities are not the only facilities capable of competent repairs.

AAA Approved Auto Repair® Scope of Service Approved facilities offer service in areas indicated by the numbers to the left of each phone number.

1 – Engine Performance 6 – Heating, Air Conditioning 2 – Minor Engine Repair 7 – Major Engine Repair 3 – Brake Service 8 – Automatic Transmission 4 – Electrical Systems 9 – Manual Transmission 5 – Tire, Steering, Suspension 10 – Diesel Engine E - Emissions Testing Site For more information on AAA Approved Auto Repair®, call 610-778-3443 or 1-888-627-9227 or log on to AAA.com AAA Approved Auto Repair® facilities are not the only facilities capable of competent repairs.

BERKS COUNTY Dave’s Auto Service, Inc. 1-10 E 610/367-1844 925 W. Philadelpia Ave., Boyertown Fred Beans Ford 1-10 E 610/367-2081 525 Rt. 100 N., Boyertown BUCKS COUNTY Carr’s Tire & Automotive Specialists 1-10 E 215/536-8454 211 E. Broad St., Quakertown Cunningham’s Automotive Repair 1-10 E 610/847-6006 8151 Easton Road, Ottsville Grandview Service Centre 1-9 E 215/257-7033 530 Arch Street, Perkasie Midas Auto Service Experts 1-6, 8, 9 E 215/538-1095 335 S. West End Blvd., Quakertown Miller Tire & Auto Co. 1-9 E 215/257-4307 856 Blooming Glen Rd., Blooming Glen Village Center Automotive 1-10 E 610/346-7774 3150 Main St., Springtown CARBON COUNTY Blue Ridge Service Center 1-10 E 610/826-4959 505 Little Gap Road, Palmerton CHESTER COUNTY CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 1-9 E 610/705-5501 18 Glocker Road, Pottstown Hometown Automotive Repairs 1-9 E 610/469-9118 1851 Pottstown Pike, Pottstown New Street Auto Service, Inc. 1-9 E 610/948-4414 3751 Schuylkill Road, Spring City LEHIGH COUNTY A-Tech Automotive, Inc 1-7, 9 E 610/432-8989 1035 Union Boulevard, Allentown Austin’s Auto Service 1-10 E 610/866-5440 1843 W. Broad St., Bethlehem Auto Collision Specialists 1-10 E 610/965-2060 3893 Tank Farm Rd., Emmaus

LEHIGH COUNTY Autolex Dealerships, Inc. 1-10 E 610/740-3005 725 N. 15th St., Allentown Dreisbach’s Auto Service & Sales 1-10 E 610/435-7505 614 N. 18th Street, Allentown Getz Service Station 1-7, 9 E 610/395-9413 10635 Hamilton Blvd., Breinigsville Haldeman Ford/Lincoln, Inc. 1-10 E 610/791-4900 2443 Lehigh St., Allentown Interstate Fleets Service Center, Inc. 1-10 E 610/289-6170 619 Union Blvd., Allentown L&M Automotive Specialists, Inc. 1-9 E 610/435-1782 210 Gordon Street, Allentown McNabb's Service & Repair 1-10 E 610/398-1324 4948 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown Midas Auto Service Experts 1-6, 8, 9 E 610/791-4911 3141 Lehigh Street, Allentown No.1 Service Center 1-7, 9 E 610/432-7044 1637 Tilghman Street, Allentown Park Manor Automotive 1-10 E 610/395-6712 1185 Bulldog Drive, Allentown Queen City Tire, Inc. 1-9 E 610/395-3751 4661 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown Rothrock Motor Sales 1-10 E 610/439-8485 1648 Plaza Lane, Allentown Sacks Automotive 1-9 E 610/791-1135 511 Fawn Street, Allentown Schweikert’s Auto Service, Inc. 1-9 E 610/821-5600 1701 Roth Ave., Allentown Shoemaker Auto Group, Inc. 1-10 E 610/395-3713 4131 Walbert Ave., Allentown Star Service Center, Inc. 1-10 E 610/437-3374 738 N. Graham Street, Allentown Mercedes Benz Specialist Strohl Automotive Services 1-10 E 610/395-3345 7831 Main St., Fogelsville

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Albitz Garage, Inc. 1-10 E 610/326-1438 2827 East High Street, Pottstown Bergey’s Buick GMC 1-10 E 215/721-3431 436 Harleysville Pike, Souderton Bergey’s Chevrolet, Inc. 1-10 E 215/822-4100 610 Route 309, Colmar Bob Adams Auto Service Center 1-9 E 215/368-4700 534 W. Main Street, Lansdale Center Point Exxon 1-10 E 610/584-9251 2005 Valley Forge Road, Worcester CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 1-9 E 610/409-0400 1405 S. Township Line Rd., Limerick Godshall’s Auto Service 1-10 E 215/855-7800 225 S. Main St., Hatfield Hinkle’s Auto Repair 1-9 E 215/679-0698 2703 Geryville Pike, Pennsburg Interstate Fleets Service Center, Inc. 1-10 E 215/822-8115 696 Bethlehem Pike, Route 309, Colmar J’s Auto Service, Inc. 1-9 E 215/362-9236 1669 School Road, Hatfield Jack Nolan’s Exxon 1-9 E 610/489-9028 567 Main Street, Trappe Lansdale Chrysler-Jeep 1-9 E 215/855-9540 Route 309, Montgomeryville Tri County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 1-9 E 610/367-2941 2148 E. High St., Pottstown North Penn Gulf 1-9 E 215/362-2223 Valley Forge Road & Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale Reiter’s Service Station, Inc. 1-9 E 610/287-9186 1224 North Gravel Pike, Zieglerville Spanial’s Service Center 1-10 E 215/855-7030 45 W. Orvilla Road, Hatfield Upper Gwynedd Service Center 1-10 E 215/699-6640 790 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Wes Jackson Automotive Center 1-9 E 610/489-6888 1851 Ridge Pike, Royersford Wynne’s Express Lube & Auto Repair, Inc. 1-10 E 610/489-4050 1635 W. Main St., Trappe NORTHAMPTON COUNTY Blue Ridge Service & Tire of Walnutport 1-10 E 610/767-2220 308 S. Best Ave., Walnutport Car-Doc, Inc. 1-10 E 610/767-7110 4982 East Valley Dr., Walnutport Easton Auto Body 1-10 E 610/252-6502 1328 Elm St., Easton Jeff's Automotive, Inc. 1-9 E 610/253-6565 4110 William Penn Hwy., Easton Midas Auto Service Experts 1-6, 8,9 E 610/253-9070 2914 William Penn Hwy., Easton Murante Auto Repair 1-10 E 610/759-6121 128 W. Beil Ave., Nazareth Paul’s Garage 1-10 E 610/837-9877 219 W. Northampton Street, Bath T&D Automotive 1-10 E 610/253-0212 1400 S. 25th St., Easton The Brake Shop & Shop Repair 1-9 E 610/253-2566 3601 Sullivan Trail, Easton Weddes Auto Center 1-10 E 610/837-6411 450 Monocacy Dr., Bath Young Volkswagon, Inc. 1-10 E 610/991-9100 191 Commerce Park Dr., Easton

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Road Salt Means Rust Never Sleeps Protecting Your Car from the Ravages of Winter Rust occupies four times the Driving is a challenge on slick roadways.

SALTING THE volume of the steel it replaces, which can snowy roads. Fortunately, de-icing and anti-icing chemicals applied to the roadway help improve traction and speed snow removal. What’s more, studies show that treating roads with these materials helps reduce crashes and saves lives.

Salt or sodium chloride has long been used as the principal de-icer and millions of tons of road salt are dumped on American roads every winter. About 3.5 pounds of that ends up on your car.

Most states municipalities say that salt is the best way of dealing with snow and ice. Road salt works by lowering the freezing point of water. When the salt is dissolved by moisture, the resulting brine melts or dissolves snow and ice. The benefits of de-icing roadways are usually measured in terms of lower accident rates, reduced delays, and improved mobility.

Drivers may still find the slope a touch more slippery this winter. Around the nation salt demand is outpacing supply, and prices have risen by 20 percent over last year.

Road salt has another cost — damage to the environment and corrosion of bridge decks, vehicles and

break up any concrete it reinforces.

Replacing a set of rusted undercar brake lines can cost over $1,000 in parts and labor, and auto body rust and corrosion repairs are even more expensive.

So how can motorists protect their cars from corrosion? Here are some practical maintenance tips that can make a difference: • Thoroughly wash the underside of your vehicle to eliminate the corrosive road salt. Add three tablespoons of baking soda to neutralize the salt.

Pressure washers can leave behind corrosive deposits, and may actually drive chemicals further into vehicle cracks and crevices. Always open your doors after washing your car to allow any accumulated water to drain out.

• Automatic car washes should use fresh-not recycled-water. Recycled water may contain salt or chemicals from other cars. Many automatic car washes now offer low pH pre-rinse cycles Low pH detergents can help break up and neutralize corrosive deposits.

• Don’t use an ice scraper on anything but the windows. You could damage the finish and expose metal

WOUNDS — Dirt, grime, salt and slush all take their toll on your car’s finish.

surfaces to corrosion trying to scrape snow or ice off painted surfaces.

• Paint scratches and chips should be repaired in a timely manner to prevent rust and corrosion, and regular vehicle waxing adds an effective layer of protection. A well-maintained finish will be a big advantage when you sell or trade.

• Routine vehicle maintenance checks should include inspections of safety-related undercar components such as brake and fuel lines, whose failure could result in a crash or fire.

Modern cars are far more corrosion resistant than earlier models, but for maximum vehicle life there is no substitute for proper car care.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit AAA.com for information on all things automotive including tips on buying, operating and maintaining a vehicle.

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