Biggest Little Fair in the World!

Before moving to Johnstown in the mid 90's I didn't know what I was missing, The Hartford Fair! It comes around each August right before everyone goes back to school. The week is filled with so much: various 4-H projects, livestock, crafts, amusement rides and games, business displays, politicians, and the FOOD!

Besides all of that there is a big event each night in the Grandstand, check out this years line up:

Saturday: Phil Dirt & the Dozers

Sunday: Pick up Truck & School Bus Races

*Monday: Love & Theft/Dustin Lynch Concert*

Tuesday: Truck/Tractor Pull

Wednesday: Demolition Derby

Thursday: Motocross Racing

Friday: Rough Truck Contest

Saturday: Championship Horse Pull

The full schedule can be found on the fair's website: http://hartfordfair.com/schedule.htm

As a kid, I stayed year after year at the fair participating in the 4-H Band. We literally lived at the fair which meant some exciting and exhausting times with a lot of Fair Food! After my time in the band I took a few years off from visiting the fair but now I look back fondly at those times and now attend the fair in a different role. I've been setting up a display booth in the Business Buildings for several years to get to know people and offer my services to the attendees. Each year we did different things in the booth for fun - contests for a pedal tractor, bistro set, double amish rocking chair, and more. This year is going to be a little different. We have a drawing that has been going on all year and it will end in December. The attendees at the fair will have a chance to enter in our drawing to Win A Cruise! Each person that signs up to receive an insurance quote will be entered to win. The winner will be notified in December and will be given the opportunity to go on a Free Cruise in 2014. We will lots of other fun stuff in the booth as well so we hope we get a lot of visitors.

We also have a Facebook contest going on through Sunday August 4th at 5:00pm  It is for a chance to Win 2 Track Seats to the Love & Theft/Dustin Lynch concert Monday night at the Fair.

 You can enter by Liking MVP Agency and then by Commenting, Sharing, or Liking any of the posts about the concert: www.facebook.com/themvpagency 

Enter to Win - 2 Track Seats! www.facebook.com/themvpagency

See our website for more details about the Free Cruise Giveaway!

 http://www.themvpagency.com/index.aspx?sid=45913&tp=0&cd=1000&mid=160439&ds=Win-a-Cruise

What is a Trusted Choice Agency:

Trusted Choice®
Pledge of Performance

Trusted Choice® agencies are insurance and financial services firms whose access to multiple companies and commitment to quality service enable us to offer our clients competitive pricing, a broad choice of products and unparalleled advocacy.

As a Trusted Choice® agency, we are dedicated to you and are committed to treating you as a person, not a policy. This commitment means we shall:

• Work with you to identify the insurance and financial services that are right for you, your family or your business and use our access to multiple companies to deliver those products.
• Guide you through the claims process for a prompt and fair resolution of your claim.
• Help you solve problems related to your coverage or account.
  Explain the coverages and options available to you through our agency, at your request.
• Return your phone calls and e-mails promptly and respond to your requests in a timely manner.
• Provide 24/7 services for our customers, offering any or all of the following: emergency phone numbers, Internet account access, e-mail and call center services.
• Use our experience and multiple company relationships to customize your coverage as needed.
• Commit our staff to continuing education so they may be more knowledgeable in serving you.
• Treat you with respect and courtesy.
• Conduct our business in an ethical manner.

We pledge this to you, our clients and ask that you let us know if we fail to meet our commitment, so we may take corrective action.

Deductible Changes to Homeowners Insurance....

A few months ago, we did a post about this and I just found this article in the Columbus Dispatch from a few days ago. Below is the link to the article - it is important for Homeowners to realize the changes that are happening to the insurance policies they have. A lot of times people don't pay much attention to the renewals because the mortgage company pays the bill on your behalf so this could go unnoticed for a long time and only find out when it comes time for a claim.  As an independent agent, we work with many companies and they have all made adjustments to what they offer and how they price it over the past few years. The days of $250 deductibles are gone - I don't know of any companies offering it for new customers and if you still have one, you are probably paying greatly for it - if you switch to one of the higher offers you will probably save a bundle! At MVP Agency, we don't expect you to figure this all out on your own. It is our job to advise you on what is available, how it will impact you should a claim arise, and offer timely and relevant information so that you can have the most appropriate coverage for your needs and budget.

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2013/07/16/deductibles-added-for-wind-hail-damage.html

Top 10 Films Featuring Classic Cars

1. The winner is everyone's favourite, The Italian Job. It’s pure Swinging Sixties, featuring Michael Caine and Noël Coward, as well as those three Mini Coopers and the greatest cliffhanger ending of all time

2. Cooler than a pair of refrigerated underpants, it's Steve McQueen again, this time in Bullitt. His co-star, a Ford Mustang, was involved in one of the most famous car chase scenes in movie history

3. It's top three time, with the Steve McQueen vehicle Le Mans (1971). The film about the French endurance classic is definitely of its time, but still resonates with car fans today

4. Genevieve is a 1904 Darracq that regularly takes part in the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. It was the star of the 1953 film of the same name, a romantic comedy based on, yes, the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. Here are John Gregson and Dinah Sheridan in the film

5. Jean Reno, together with a certain Robert De Niro, star in the 1998 crime thriller Ronin, renowned for its car chases through Nice and Paris

6. Herbie is the world's favourite Volkswagen Beetle, with a mind of its own. Pictured is Herbie in its third adventure, Herbie Goes To Monte Carlo (1977)

7=. Ghostbusters was the other film tying for seventh. In the 1984 comedy, the paranormal exterminator service Ghostbusters used this 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance conversion to rid New York of evil spirits

8=. Gone In 60 Seconds was equal seventh. The 2000 film starred Nicolas Cage and Angelina Jolie among a crew who have to steal 50 cars in 72 hours in order to prevent the killing of Cage's brother by a powerful crime boss

9=. The evergreen Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) tied with Back To The Future. Both cars were advanced, but Dick Van Dyke's flying car thrilled several generations of children before aviation was considered old hat and time travel took over

9=. There's no number 10, because two films tied for ninth place. One of them is Back To The Future (1985), a time-travelling trilogy featuring a DeLorean DMC-12. Undoubtedly the most famous DeLorean ever made.


Reference: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/picturegalleries/9655906/Top-10-films-featuring-classic-cars.html?frame=2388989

Shop Smart for Insurance with a Local Agent

When you're tackling something unfamiliar — booking a trip, doing your taxes — and you want to make sure it’s done right, you hire a professional. The same is true with car insurance.
A local agent talks with you about your vehicle and your life, and recommends options that match both.
Some local agents sell policies from only one company, and others sell policies from multiple companies. An agent who sells policies from more than one company can offer you more options because they have more companies and insurance products to choose from.
When you're ready to talk to a local agent, here are questions they might ask to create a policy that’s right for you:

• Do you have an older car? Once your car reaches a certain age, you can lower the amount of physical damage coverage. Your agent can adjust your policy accordingly. He or she also might suggest raising your deductible to save more money.
• What’s changed in your life lately? If you've recently moved, gotten married or had a birthday, you might be eligible for discounts.
• Do you need coverage for a different kind of vehicle? Your agent can help you get a discount for insuring multiple vehicles, and they don't have to be cars. If you have a motorcycle, boat, RV, ATV or snowmobile, it needs insurance, too.
• Do you need to insure something other than a car? One of the main advantages of an agent who sells more than one company’s policies is the ability to pick the best matches for all of your insurance needs — home, business, life, etc.

Talk to a local agent today. We can help maximize your selection and savings at MVP Agency 740-966-3180. www.themvpagency.com