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Honda has traditionally sponsored a week of community service among its employees, dealers, and suppliers that marks the June founding of American Honda Motor Co. in 1959. But after canceling last year’s effort because of the coronavirus pandemic, the automaker decided to think bigger for 2021 and made its Team Honda Week of Service last the entire summer. The Ralph Honda team worked with Mary Cariola. They have a new place on East Ave that they recently took over. Our jobs consisted of cleaning, setting up classrooms (bringing in desks & chairs) & adding wall/bulletin board to help get them ready to show off the potential of the school. Thank you to those who participated: Zac Ralph – General Manager, Blake Breedlove (son of Rhonda Breedlove), Brooke Breedlove (daughter of Rhonda Breedlove), Abigail Slattery – Sales Consultant, Alex Rustay – BDC, Les Eccleston – Operations Director, Rhonda Breedlove – Office Manager.

Celebrating the dedication and hard work of our team members with significant anniversaries this month.

Steven Pecora (Service Consultant)

Dave Buehlman (Parts Manager)

Adam Maslyn (Shop Coordinator)

Courtney Flynn (Title Clerk), Chuck Markham (Sales Consultant)

Sean McCarthy (Finance Director)

Nathan Moffett (Sales Consultant)

10 Ways To Keep Animals Out Of Your Car Engine: Make Regular Check-Ups, Be Alert When You Notice The Problem, Use The Car Horn Before You Start The Engine, Hit The Hood Before Starting The Engine, Use A Natural Or Artificial Repellant, Use An Electronic Sound Repellant, Use Mouse Traps, Avoid Parking Near Garbage Cans And Dumpsters, Keep The Passenger Cabin Clean, Check The Things Your Loading In The Car. To read the full article, click HERE.

Animal Encounters on the Road: What Can You Do to Avoid a Collision? One sign that autumn has arrived is an increase in animal activity in New York State. Fall is breeding season for the state’s population of about 900,000 deer. As deer roam looking for a mate, the likelihood of a car collision increases. According to the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT), an estimated 60,000 to 70,000 deer-vehicle collisions happen each year in the state. Fall is also the breeding season for the growing moose population in northern New York State, with moose-vehicle collisions increasing slightly in recent years, the DOT said. And it’s not just deer and moose. Raccoons, squirrels, foxes, turtles and ducks occasionally share space with cars on the road. So do loose pets, such as cats and dogs, and livestock. Animals on the road can be unpredictable. Follow AAA’s tips on how to avoid an animal-vehicle collision: Scan the road and shoulders ahead of you. Looking ahead helps provide more reaction time if you spot an animal. Also, remember some animals move in groups, so when there is one, there are usually more in the area. Use high-beam headlights if there’s no oncoming traffic. You may spot wildlife sooner if using high beams. This will give you time to slow down, move over or honk the horn to scare the animal away. High beams also help with spotting some animals when their eyes reflect light. If a collision is unavoidable, apply the brakes firmly and remain in your lane. Swerving to avoid an animal can often cause a more serious crash or result in a driver losing control of their vehicle. Be extra cautious at dawn and dusk. Most animals, especially deer, tend to be more active early in the morning and at dusk. Slow down and use extra caution when traveling through areas with a high and active wildlife population. Be aware of increased wildlife movement in some regions during certain times of the year, including hunting or mating season. Drivers should always wear a seat belt and remain awake, alert and sober. If you end up hitting an animal in the road, don’t go near it. A wounded animal can be unpredictable and cause injury. If it’s in the middle of the road and blocking traffic, call the police immediately. Animal Collisions and Your Insurance: While you may not always be able to avoid colliding with an animal, having the right auto insurance will help if your car ends up damaged. Animal damage falls under comprehensive coverage, which also covers things such as fire, hail and theft. We hope you don’t need our services however if you are unfortunate and do hit a deer, Chuck McGarry in our Collision Department will be happy to help you every step of the way. You can contact him at 585-723-4878.

Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef, 6 cups water, 1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce, 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained, 2 cups chopped green peppers, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules, 1 teaspoon pepper, 2 cups cooked long grain rice, Chopped fresh parsley, optional. Directions: In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir beef until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in next 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until peppers are tender, about 30 minutes. Add cooked rice; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes longer. If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Recipe credit: tasteofhome.com.

Contact information: 585.225.3200, 3939 W Ridge Rd | Rochester, NY 14626, www.RalphHonda.com. Sales Hours: Mon – Thu: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm, Fri – Sat: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm.