http://www.weberagency.net/blog/View Weber Insurance Agency of Farmington, LLC's Website Blogen-uspostmaster@www.weberagency.netInsurance Website Builder - www.insurancewebsitebuilder.comurn:uuid:e572037c-c994-484b-b0fa-532a0f03998eurn:uuid:06fcd952-bdcf-41ec-b9dd-714421f49bceHere are a few suggestions on how to keep that Christmas Tree fresh. 1 Select the freshest tree possible. Ideally, buy one that is cut the day you bring it home. 2 Cut 1 inch off the base, place the tree in a bucket of water, and stand it i...Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:36:03 -0600<p class="step" itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="11">Here are a few suggestions on how to keep that Christmas Tree fresh.</p> <div style="text-align: left; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none;border: medium none;"> <li class="step" itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="11"><span style="font-size: 13px;">1 </span> <div class="stepMeat" itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="12"> <div itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="14" itemprop="step"> <p itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="15"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Select the freshest tree possible. Ideally, </span><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2651_keep-christmas-tree.html#" class="itxtrst itxtrsta itxthook" id="itxthook1" style="border-bottom: darkgreen 0.07em solid; padding-bottom: 1px; background-color: transparent; color: darkgreen; font-size: 100%; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size: 13px;">buy</span></a><span style="font-size: 13px;"> one that is cut the day you bring it home.</span></p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="step" itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="10"><span style="font-size: 13px;">2 </span> <div class="stepMeat" itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="16"> <div itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="18" itemprop="step"> <p itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="19"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Cut 1 inch off the base, place the </span><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2651_keep-christmas-tree.html#" class="itxtrst itxtrsta itxthook" id="itxthook2" style="border-bottom: darkgreen 0.07em solid; padding-bottom: 1px; background-color: transparent; color: darkgreen; font-size: 100%; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size: 13px;">tree</span></a><span style="font-size: 13px;"> in a bucket of water, and stand it in a cool, shady place if you don't plan to set it up right away.</span></p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="step" itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="9"><span style="font-size: 13px;">3 </span> <div class="stepMeat" itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="20"> <div itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="22" itemprop="step"> <p itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="23"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Cut 1/2 inch to 1 inch off the base of the trunk when you bring it inside to set up.</span></p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="step" itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="8"><span style="font-size: 13px;">4 </span> <div class="stepMeat" itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="24"> <div itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="26" itemprop="step"> <p itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="27"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Place in a tree stand that holds at least 1 gallon of water. Add plain water.</span></p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="step" itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="7"><span style="font-size: 13px;">5 </span> <div class="stepMeat" itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="28"> <div itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="30" itemprop="step"> <p itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="31"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Water the tree every day.</span></p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="step" itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="6"><span style="font-size: 13px;">6 </span> <div class="stepMeat" itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="32"> <div itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="34" itemprop="step"> <p itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="35"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Avoid allowing the water level to drop below the cut end of the trunk. If it does, a seal will form and prevent any more water from being absorbed by the tree. You'll need to make another cut in the trunk if this occurs.</span></p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="step" itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="5"><span style="font-size: 13px;">7 </span> <div class="stepMeat" itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="36"> <div itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="38" itemprop="step"> <p itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="39"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Keep the tree away from the fireplace, vents and other sources of heat.</span></p> </div> </div> </li> <br /> <br /> </div>urn:uuid:fbaf533b-ef4b-488f-bbee-be5afeec89b9Want to save money and help your local community?&nbsp;&nbsp; Portland Glass has a way you can do this.&nbsp; For every non perishable food item you donate they will give you a $5.00 credit towards Nor'Easter vinyl windows or auto glass!&nbsp; Earn...Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:22:27 -0600<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 18px;"><em>Want to save money and help your local community?&nbsp;&nbsp; Portland Glass has a way you can do this.&nbsp; For every non perishable food item you donate they will give you a $5.00 credit towards Nor'Easter vinyl windows or auto glass!&nbsp; <br /> <br /> Earn up to $25.00 for each window or $25.00 off auto glass.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> Just bring your food donation to any of the 37 Portland Glass locations throughout Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire between October 24 and December 16.</em></span>urn:uuid:6d4d69e8-e7cb-47ba-a9b4-110d52017d11 &nbsp;Friday, November 04, 2011 With the high cost of fuel&nbsp;are you thinking about installing a wood or pellet stove?&nbsp; &nbsp;Contact our office and one of our knowledgable staff will help&nbsp;you with your questions.&nbsp;&nbsp;We have in...Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:38:14 -0500<br /> &nbsp;Friday, November 04, 2011<br /> <br /> With the high cost of fuel&nbsp;are you thinking about installing a wood or pellet stove?&nbsp; &nbsp;Contact our office and one of our knowledgable staff will help&nbsp;you with your questions.&nbsp;&nbsp;We have included a link regarding proper installations of wood heating devices.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <br /> .<a href="http://www.namic.org/pdf/060901WoodyWoodburner.pdf">http://www.namic.org/pdf/060901WoodyWoodburner.pdf</a>urn:uuid:fba85d2d-ab57-40fb-8a0c-aa6d71d89330Every day in the United States, needless home fire deaths occur. Working smoke alarms significantly increase your chance of surviving a deadly home fire. A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert yo...Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:24:10 -0500<p>Every day in the United States, needless home fire deaths occur. Working smoke alarms significantly increase your chance of surviving a deadly home fire. A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you're awake or asleep, a working smoke alarm is constantly on alert scanning the air for fire and smoke.</p> <p>In addition to changing your smoke alarm batteries this weekend, the USFA recommends following these simple steps to protect your life, your loved ones, and your home:</p> <ul> <li>Dust or vacuum smoke alarms when you change the batteries.</li> <li>Test alarms once a month using the test button.</li> <li>Replace the entire alarm if it's more than 10 years old or doesn't work properly when tested.</li> <li>Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including the basement, and both inside and outside of sleeping areas.</li> <li>For the best protection, equip your home with a combination of ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms or dual sensor alarms.</li> <li>Interconnect all smoke alarms throughout your home so that when one sounds, they all sound. Interconnected alarms are available at most stores that sell smoke alarms.</li> <li>Make sure everyone in your home understands the warning of the smoke alarm and knows how to respond.</li> </ul> <p>Finally, prepare and practice an escape plan so that you and your loved ones can get out of your home safely should there be a fire. Plan to meet in a place a safe distance from the fire and where first responders can easily see you.</p> <p>For more information on smoke alarms, fire escape planning, and fire prevention, visit the USFA website at <a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/campaigns/smokealarms/">www.usfa.fema.gov/smokealarms</a>.</p> <hr />urn:uuid:db0a49c5-8a7e-4a5a-b178-ec94f3d436e7<img src='http://www.Weberagency.net/img/~www.Weberagency.net/Open%20House.jpg' align='left' /> Mary Lapointe and Greg Buccina of the River Valley Fireworks Committee cut a ribbon of $10 bills being donated to the cause by Advantage Insurance during the business' recent open houseMon, 02 May 2011 10:52:40 -0500<img alt="" src="/img/~www.Weberagency.net/Open%20House.jpg" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Mary Lapointe and Greg Buccina of the River Valley Fireworks Committee cut a ribbon of $10 bills being donated to the cause by Advantage Insurance during the business' recent open house<br />urn:uuid:0f4663ec-26d8-414e-abad-9dfc131cb2b1<img src='http://www.Weberagency.net/img/~www.Weberagency.net/20%20yrs%20%20with%20Concord%20RS%20(2)%20(2).jpg' align='left' />This week we celebrated our 20th anniversary with Weber Agency in Farmington.&nbsp; Together, we've protected our Maine neighbors through two decades of ice storms, power outages, hurricanes and every day mishaps. We're proud to have Weber Agency re...Mon, 02 May 2011 10:02:54 -0500<p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 16px;">This week we celebrated our 20th anniversary with Weber Agency in Farmington.&nbsp; Together, we've protected our Maine neighbors through two decades of ice storms, power outages, hurricanes and every day mishaps.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 16px;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 16px;">We're proud to have Weber Agency representing us in Maine and we look forward to continuing our partnership for decades to come!<br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" src="/img/~www.Weberagency.net/20%20yrs%20%20with%20Concord%20RS%20(2)%20(2).jpg" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Pictured is Erin Cote, Kim Tibbetts, Mark Cote, Margie Powers and Camillia Yeaton.<br /> </span></p>urn:uuid:8c8847fc-dc33-49d9-b650-67536c5e2ae6Red Sox Tickets - Compliments of Travelers Insurance Co. Mike Mansir Sony Reader - Compliments of Allstate Insurance Co. Pam Miller $10.00 Gift Cards to Hannaford's - Compliments of Concord Insurance Co. Mike Nadeau Jodi Campbell John Volkernic...Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:22:10 -0500<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;">Red Sox Tickets</span> - Compliments of Travelers Insurance Co.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Mike Mansir<br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;">Sony Reader</span> - Compliments of Allstate Insurance Co.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Pam Miller<br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;">$10.00 Gift Cards to Hannaford's</span> - Compliments of Concord Insurance Co.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Mike Nadeau<br /> Jodi Campbell<br /> John Volkernick<br /> Cherri Crockett<br /> Linda Law<br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;">Water Bottles w/goodies</span> - Compliments of Various Insurance Companies<br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Brian Phelps<br /> Gerry Burns<br /> Leanne Gagne<br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;">Misc. Items</span> (Tree's, Shirts etc.)<br /> <br /> </span></span><span style="font-size: 16px;">Gloria Barnett<br /> Angela Cushman<br /> Kerry Merrill<br /> <br /> The stop by the office to claim your prize.<br /> <br /> </span><br /> <br /> </span>urn:uuid:40793c5c-5f10-4c67-a0f2-91fea76f3fa2February 4, 2011 Over 800 people took advantage of the Free Ski Friday at Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford, courtesy of Advantage Insurance Services and Pine Tree Cellular in Mexico. Skiing and tubing was free to all, and equipment rentals were de...Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:29:17 -0600<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">February 4, 2011<br /> <br /> Over 800 people took advantage of the Free Ski Friday at Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford, courtesy of Advantage Insurance Services and Pine Tree Cellular in Mexico. Skiing and tubing was free to all, and equipment rentals were deeply discounted. It was one of the most successful events of the year for Black Mountain. <br /> <br /> Allstate generously provided an iPad to raffle to a lucky winner, and Concord Insurance supplied hundreds of tee shirts to celebrate the night.<br /> <br /> The lucky winner of iPad was Logan Child.<br /> <br /> Pictured below <br /> 1.&nbsp; Mark Cote presenting Logan with iPad<br /> 2.&nbsp; Mark Cote, Cathy Dolloff, Becky Dolloff and Josanne Dolloff<br /> 3.&nbsp; Mike Laliberte &amp; John Goodwin Marketing Reps&nbsp;for&nbsp;Concord Group Ins. co.&nbsp;</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" width="811" height="621" style="width: 442px; height: 345px; vertical-align: middle;border: #000000 4px solid;" src="/img/~www.Weberagency.net/IPAD%20WINNER%20(2)%20(4).JPG" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="" width="718" height="744" style="width: 436px; height: 427px; vertical-align: middle;border: #000000 5px solid;" src="/img/~www.Weberagency.net/Mark,%20Cathy,%20Becky%20&amp;%20Josanne.JPG" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" style="width: 450px; height: 339px;" src="/img/~www.Weberagency.net/Mike%20&amp;%20John%20Concord%20Reps.JPG" /></p>urn:uuid:fad14f6b-136f-49b9-b849-435e0ee2c3c4Weber Insurance Welcomes Margie Powers to the Farmington Office &nbsp; Mark J. Cote is pleased to announce that long time insurance agent, Margie Powers has joined the staff in the Farmington branch of Weber Insurance Agency. &ldquo;Margie is a welc...Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:01:29 -0600<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b>Weber Insurance Welcomes Margie Powers to the Farmington Office</b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Mark J. Cote is pleased to announce that long time insurance agent, Margie Powers has joined the staff in the Farmington branch of Weber Insurance Agency. </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">&ldquo;Margie is a welcome addition to our Farmington operation.&rdquo; stated Cote. &ldquo;Her experience and expertise in both commercial lines and personal lines makes her an asset to the agency.&rdquo;</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Cote continued, &ldquo; We have always respected Margie as an honest competitor. It is nice to have her on our side now.&rdquo;</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Powers began her insurance career in 1970 at Lehr Insurance in Pittsfield, Maine. In 1991, she opened Powers Insurance Agency on the Farmington Falls Road providing insurance protection to area families and business owners.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">&ldquo;I&rsquo;m very excited to be affiliated with Weber Insurance.&rdquo;&nbsp; exclaimed Margie. &ldquo;I now have so many more options for my customers. This move has allowed me the opportunity to more effectively serve my current customers as well as welcome new ones.&rdquo;</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Powers added, &ldquo;The staff at Weber&rsquo;s Farmington office is terrific. They are all down to earth, friendly, and have welcomed me with opened arms. I look forward to staying in the business and representing Weber Insurance for many years to come.&rdquo;</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Weber Insurance Agency, located at 190 Main Street in Farmington, has been providing high quality insurance coverage for over 100 years. It is owned by Mark Cote, who also owns Weber Insurance in Kingfield, and Advantage Insurance Services in Rumford. Visit them at <a href="http://www.weberagency.net/">www.WeberAgency.net</a>.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Margie can be reached at 778-3300 or 778-0360. Her email address is <a href="mailto:mpowers@weberagency.net">mpowers@weberagency.net</a>. She will be looking forward to your call.</p>urn:uuid:4e1a547b-4cc9-4b7d-ba19-1ab0b5c8a4d7Long time insurance agent, Michael C. Aube, CPCU, CIC, AAI, owner of Aube-McInnes Insurance Agency, Inc., announced his retirement after serving his insurance customers for over forty years. On September 1, 2010, Mark J. Cote, CIC,FIC, owner of Advan...Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:26:15 -0500<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Long time insurance agent, Michael C. Aube, CPCU, CIC, AAI, owner of Aube-McInnes Insurance Agency, Inc., announced his retirement after serving his insurance customers for over forty years. On September 1, 2010, Mark J. Cote, CIC,FIC, owner of Advantage Insurance Services Inc. and Weber Insurance Agency of Farmington, LLC will take over as the new owner.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Aube-McInnes Insurance Agency Inc. was founded by Harold McInnes in 1912, making it the oldest agency in the Rumford area, according to a special edition of the Rumford Falls Times dated June 10, 1948. It has been in operation at 160 Congress Street since 1960.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">As a young boy, Aube polished the floors of the agency for his father, who was then the owner.&nbsp; His mother also worked there as a book keeper.&nbsp; He began his actual insurance career in 1970 and eventually bought the business. He attained many prestigious designations including CPCU, CIC, and AAI. </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Cote became an agent for MetLife in 1991. In 1995, as an independent agent, he became the first member of the Weber Insurance Group and opened Advantage Insurance Services, which is located at 144 Congress Street in Rumford. In 2006, he went on to purchase the Farmington and Kingfield offices of Weber Insurance. He is also an owner of Weber Insurance Group, LLC, with 17 locations and growing.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">&ldquo;I want a local independent agent who I am able to trust handling my customers.&rdquo; stated Aube.&nbsp; &ldquo;After being in the insurance business this long, my customers became my friends. I also wanted someone who would take good care of my employees, Paula and Kelly.&rdquo; Aube assured, &ldquo;I expect a seamless transition. I will continue working for a few months, and even when I&rsquo;m fully retired, I will be available to speak to my customers any time.&rdquo;</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Cote added, &ldquo;It was a natural transition to purchase the agency from Mike. We have similar philosophies. Between the companies he was able to offer, and the ones we have, we can find coverage for just about anything. Mike has been a great competitor over the years. He is honest, and he really cares about his customers. It will be hard to fill his shoes, but I promised him I&rsquo;d do my best. I wish Mike a long, wonderful retirement. He certainly deserves it.&rdquo; </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Over the next month or two, the computer system will be upgraded and the building will be reorganized to make room for the current Advantage Insurance staff to join Paula and Kelly, making the total number of employees six. </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">&nbsp;Advantage Insurance has a complete line of insurance products. If you would like a quote on your Home &amp; Auto, Umbrella, Boat, Snowmobile, Business Insurance,&nbsp; Worker&rsquo;s Compensation, Medicare Supplement, Life Insurance , or Annuities,&nbsp; they can be reached at 364-8293 and 364-3741, or visit AdvantageInsuranceServices.net.</p>