The temperatures are inching upward, the days are getting longer and the first buds are starting to appear on the trees. Spring is on its way, and soon it’s going to be time to do a little preventive maintenance on your ride. No need to dread it -- it’s all pretty routine stuff! ir filter - If you haven’t changed your air filter since last year (or can’t remember when you changed it at all), it might be time. It’s an easy and cheap fix, and it pays off in your vehicle’s performance and fuel economy. Cabin filter - Older vehicles often don’t have a cabin filter, but it can make a lot of difference in how pleasant your vehicle is to drive. Stale, smelly air? Change it! Wipers -- Get a good look at them. Are they showing signs of age like cracks, dry rot, chips or gouges? Are they doing an effective job of clearing water from your windshield, with no streaks or gaps? No? Then go ahead and have them changed -- it’s another easy and cheap f ... read more

K-MART-KONA & LEX BRODIE’S TIRE PRESENTS KEIKI HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST & SAFETY EVENT @ K-MART KONA-FRONT ENTRANCE SATURDAY • OCT. 20, 2012 10 AM-2 PM • FREE PARTICIPANTS:•HI. POLICE DEPT: HALLOWEEN SAFETY & KEIKI I.D. PROGRAM•HI. FIRE DEPT: FIRE SAFETY & FIRE TRUCK DISPLAY•LEX BRODIE’S TIRE: AUTO SAFETY & KEIKI TIRE GAMES •HI. HUMANE SOCIETY: INFO TABLE (unmanned) COSTUME CONTEST: 4 categories
1ST PLACE WINNERS RECEIVE A $50 K-MART GIFT CARD (4 winners)• BOYS & GIRLS: AGES 1-5 years    •BOYS & GIRLS: AGES 6-10 years Rules: Costumes can be store bought, but must have one home-made item that makes up the costume. Example: Pirate with a homemade sword & face paint. Each participant receives a Halloween Goody Bag.10 AM: REGISTRATION
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