2021 January Newsletter

The list of things to do in Rochester this winter can be limitless! We’ve pulled together 50 activities that will keep you busy this season including outdoor and indoor activities, special events and so much more.

1. Adopt-a-maple tree at Kettle Ridge Farm 2. Go ice-skating at Bill Grey’s Iceplex or Martin Luther King Jr. Park 3. Hit the slopes like a U.S Olympian at Swain Ski Resort or Bristol Mountain 4. Taste the fruits of New York State at the Annual NYS Ice Wine Festival at Casa Larga Vineyards 5. Enjoy fresh seasonal produce and other locally-made goodies at the Rochester Public Market 6. Go on a Kohlfahrt, a traditional German winter cabbage walk, at the Genesee Country Village & Museum 7. Enjoy a nature hike, sledding, snowshoeing and more in Monroe County’s more than 12,000 acres of parkland and traditional Native American winter games at Ganondagan State Historic Site

Honda continues long history of leadership in EPA fuel economy and low CO2 emissions, among the top full-line automakers for more than 40 years. Honda 28.9 fleet average fuel efficiency, 4 mpg better than industry average. Fleet average CO2 emissions bettered the industry average by 49 g/mi. Honda set all-time record for electrified vehicle sales in America in 2020.

Washington, D.C., Jan. 8, 2021 – Continuing a more than 40-year history of fuel-efficiency leadership, Honda ranks as the most fuel-efficient full-line automaker in America in a new report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released on Wednesday. Honda has the highest fleet average fuel economy and lowest CO2 emissions of any full-line automaker for the 2019 model year (MY2019), the latest year for which full data is available, forming the basis of the report.

Special APR offer valid to well qualified buyers on approved credit by Honda Financial Services. Must take delivery by 3/1/21. Not all buyers may qualify. Higher rates apply for buyers with lower credit ratings. Dealers set actual prices. See dealer for details.

── 10 Years ── Edwin Montalvo (Detail Department) ── 4 Years ── Tom Campione (Parts Driver) ── 3 Years ── Morgan Cunnningham (Painter) Josh Green (Technician) Brandy McCaffrey (Warranty Clerk) ── 1 Year ── Trent Frederick (Technician) Kyle Lavelle (Detail Department)

1. Winterize your car! Make sure your car is up to date with fluids, brakes and fuel. It’s best to keep your fuel tank half full during the winter – but particularly before a long trip on the road. Be sure that you’ve recently had your oil changed and that all the other fluids in your car have been topped off before heading out on the road in the cold. 2. Make sure tires are properly inflated. No one wants to get stranded with a flat tire – particularly while driving in snow. Be sure that your tires are properly inflated, as tire pressure fluctuates with the temperature. 3. Always wear a seatbelt. In case of an accident, wearing your seatbelt can save your life. 4. Slow down. When snow really starts to accumulate, it’s in everyone’s best interest to slow down – you never know if a patch of black ice could be up ahead. 5. One of the most important winter driving tips: accelerate and decelerate slowly. Mashing your foot down on the gas or the brake while driving in snow can cause your car to lose traction and you to lose control. Keep calm and carefully accelerate, or brake slowly to prevent any accidents while on the road. 6. A general driving tip to follow is the 3-4 second rule: stay at least 3-4 seconds behind the person in front of you. When driving in snow or on ice, this should be increased to 6-8 seconds. Again, slowing down can help keep you and your car safe while driving on ice or in snow. 7. Stay alert! Do not drive distracted. Safe driving in snow means paying attention to your surroundings, not to your phone or radio. 8. Do not use cruise control. This goes along with staying alert. Using cruise control while driving in snow or on ice could lead to an accident, quickly. Keep the cruise control off while driving in winter conditions. 9. Check the weather and plan your route ahead of time. Checking the weather ahead of your trip could save you a lot of trouble while you’re out on the road in the winter. While it’s a good driving tip to map out your route before you leave the house, it’s even more important during the colder months. 10. Make sure you’re prepared – emergency kit. Having a winter emergency kit in your car will help you be prepared while travelling. Check out this article we wrote about stocking your winter emergency kit.

Missing your favorite water bottle? We have a collection of bottles in our lost and found. Please give us a call at (585) 225-3200 if you think you might have left one at Ralph Honda.

INGREDIENTS 1 lb small red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 bags (12 oz each) frozen whole kernel corn 3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 2 cups half-and-half 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 lb bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled MAKE IT 1. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix potatoes, onion, corn, broth, salt and pepper. 2. Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until potatoes are tender. 3. In small bowl, beat half-and-half and cornstarch with whisk until smooth. Stir half-and-half mixture and bacon into mixture in slow-cooker. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until slightly thickened.