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Our recently acquired 1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is lighter and more powerful than the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid. This old-school coupe has a 305 horsepower 5.7-liter LT1 V8, making about 330 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Borg Warner T56 six-speed manual transmission. For many of us, the Honda Accord Hybrid is remarkable more because of its efficiency than its performance. This is a family sedan that gets remarkable MPG numbers (51 City / 44 Highway mpg), while still being an engaging car to drive. Rather than the standard, gas-only Accord’s 1.5-liter turbocharged unit, the Hybrid has a 204-horsepower combined output from its gas engine and electric motor, the latter of which feeds the front wheels via an e-CVT. The thing is, the “e-CVT” isn’t a conventional transmission at all.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mental health is an important part of overall health and wellbeing. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions in the United States. More than half of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime. That means that almost everyone is impacted by mental illness in some way.

2023 Honda HR-V LX AWD CVT – MSRP; $26,595 – RZ2H3PEW. $3495 trade or cash down, plus 1st month payment, tax, DMV Fees, acq fee due at signing, 10k miles per year and must have current Honda Lease in Household. Image is for illustration purposes only. Expires 7/5/23.

— 17 YEARS —
Dave Moffett – Sales Consultant

— 10 YEARS —
Jeff (Capt) Ford – Parts Counter

— 2 YEARS —
Bonnie Vitale – Accounts Payable/Receivable
Jorden Tonas – Service BDC

—1 YEAR —
Steve Vyverberg – Shipping/Receiving

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Tomato Bruschetta Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes, diced; ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper; ¼ cup finely chopped red onion; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; ¼ cup olive oil (Optional); 10 leaves fresh basil, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices; ¼ cup olive oil (Optional); ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Directions: Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, basil, and garlic; let tomato mixture rest for 15 to 30 minutes. Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler. Arrange French bread slices on a large baking sheet; drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil. Toast bread in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 1 minute on each side. Top bread slices with tomato mixture using a slotted spoon, allowing excess liquid to drain. Return bread to baking sheet and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Broil in preheated oven until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately. Recipe credit: allrecipes.com

Here’s a little something for our mothers showing our appreciation. Just mention this Gift Card at the time of write-up to receive $10.00 OFF!

5/13: Opening Day Genesee Country Museum gcv.org/events
5/14: Happy Mothers Day
5/15: PGA Championship Oak Hill Country Club, pgachampionship.com
5/25: Irondequoit Farmers Market Thursday Evenings 5/25 – 10/12, irondequoit.org/community/events
5/26: Zoobrew senecaparkzoo.com
5/28: Memorial Day Parade Town of Irondequoit www.irondequoit.org
6/2-6/4: Fairport Canal Days

In honor of Memorial Day, let us take inspiration from the brave soldiers who gave up their lives and become good citizens of our nation. Today is a day to honor every patriot who shed his or her blood for the freedom of our country. Let’s bow our heads with respect in remembrance of all those men and women.

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