Life jackets: Three ways to ‘Wear It’
Posted: June 9, 2016
Most boaters know they’re required to have a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket on board for every passenger. But having the jackets on board isn't the same thing as wearing them. The good news is that today’s life jackets are much more comfortable, lightweight, and stylish than the bulky style most boaters remember. Some life jackets use inflatable technologies. They may resemble a pair of...
Need some tips for navigating the summer roads? Look no further.
Posted: May 24, 2016
Each spring folks roll down their car windows, dust off their motorcycle seats, and pump up their bicycle tires to embrace the warm weather. In fact, May 1 marked the start of Global Youth Traffic Safety Month, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and Bicycle Safety Month. With warm weather upon us, it’s essential to remember best transportation practices no matter your mode for getting from A...
When I needed Pardridge Insurance, they were there for me!
Posted: April 26, 2016
Pardridge Insurance client Steve Rasmussen had property involved in the April 9, 2015 tornado that devastated Fairdale, IL. He was happy to have Pardridge Insurance on his side working to help him after the disaster. Please read his experience ~ "One year ago at about 7:15pm, a violent F4 tornado struck Fairdale, IL. The only commercial business in town was my business Woodsman Lumber. I...
The cell phone dilemma: Three ways you can help your teen avoid distracted driving
Posted: April 13, 2016
More than three out of four kids aged 12 to 17 own a cell phone and have access to the internet from a mobile device, according to research from the Pew Research Internet Project. The average U.S. teen sends and receives more than 30 texts per day. Considering how much time today's teens spend staring into a tiny screen, the numbers aren't all that surprising....
Teaching respect for ATVs: A role for everyone
Posted: April 7, 2016
"Hop on! I’ll take you there." Whether it is crossing a ravine, climbing a hill, or traveling down a gravel road, the ATV may be the fastest way to get to a broken fence, stray livestock, or anything else that needs attention on the farm and in the field. Many farmers take the speed and convenience of ATVs for granted. "Riders don’t give ATVs the...