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HOPE: Missouri incentive offers up to $1,750

Jim Hurley — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:09:16 +0000

Missouri offers additional tax incentives to fist time buyers. HOPE (Home Ownership Purchase Enhancement) approved by the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) offers to reimburse first time homebuyers up to $1,750 for a home purchased in 2010.
MHDC is allocating $15 million towards the HOPE program. Qualified Missouri families that purchase a home in 2010 are eligible for a HOPE incentive equaling the amount of the 2009 real estate tax bill associated with the property they purchased, up to a maximum of $1,250. Additionally, homebuyers who are approved for the real estate property tax HOPE incentive may also be eligible to receive an additional amount if they bought a qualified, newly-constructed, energy-efficient home or bought an existing home and remodeled or purchased items such as Energy Star® appliances to make the home more energy efficient. The maximum combined total of the HOPE property tax incentive and the HOPE energy-efficiency incentive is $1,750.

Wine and Cheese Open House Tour Nov. 6th and 9th Benton Park

Jim Hurley — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:18:10 +0000

Open House Wine and Cheese Party

Please join us for wine and cheese while viewing these two beautiful homes Thursday November 6th between 4 and 7 p.m. and Sunday November 9th between 1 and 3 p.m. at newly renovated 2901 Wisconsin Ave. and newly constructed 2909 Wisconsin Ave. located in Benton Park.

2901 Wisconsin Ave. offered at $179,900

Like No Other Loft in Benton Park. $175 TAX ABATEMENT UNTIL THE END OF 2011. This 1260 Sq Ft 2 bed 1.5 bath features concrete floors, granite countertops, all new appliances, exposed brick, in unit washer & dryer hook-ups, and much more. This home is one of four in the complex that share a private courtyard with large stamp patio. Off street parking is included. This home will not last long, located just blocks from restaurants, and parks.

2909 Wisconsin Ave, offered at $329,900

Like No Other New Construction home in Benton Park If you’re looking for the perfect new home then look no further! Located in the heart of Benton Park on a quite street is your dream home…. This approximately 2200 sq ft home will host 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths and a first floor open floor plan, walk-out basement (which could be finished) a 2 car garage, deck and private fenced backyard.

Brian Magill 314-415-2141

Broker/Private Client Advisor

“What Did it Sell For?” West County, St. Louis

Expert Realtor — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:59:31 +0000

“What Did it Sell For?” South County, St. Louis

Expert Realtor — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:24:55 +0000

What Did it Sell For in Lindbergh, Mehlville, Oakville, Affton?

LINDBERGH
1-2 BEDROOMS
96xx Green Park Rd……………………………………..$81,000
2xx Monica……………………………………………………$83,900
1xx Deane……………………………………………………$84,000
1xx Deane Ct………………………………………………..$84,900
2xx Floralea………………………………………………….$85,000
2xx Floralea………………………………………………….$85,000
8xx Ligget Ave………………………………………………$100,000
100xx Baptist Church Rd………………………………$140,000
9xx Elmont Ln……………………………………………….$146,000
9xx Ligget Ave………………………………………………$160,000
87xx Pardee Ln……………………………………………..$165,000
7x Flamingo Dr…………………………………………….$175,000
99xx Knollshire Dr…………………………………………$175,000
107xx Charrette Dr………………………………………..$181,500

3 BEDROOMS
101xx Dandridge Dr………………………………………$147,000
14xx Riverside Dr…………………………………………$150,000
9xx Curwood Dr……………………………………………$158,000
13xx Trelane Ave………………………………………….$159,000
1xx Chatwood Terr………………………………………..$160,900
110xx Arctic Dr…………………………………………….$162,500
9xx Westglen Dr……………………………………………$167,500
95xx Lodge Pole Ln……………………………………….$169,500
94xx Crestwood Manor Dr……………………………….$170,000
108xx Palmyra Ct…………………………………………$170,000
6xx Pinellas Dr…………………………………………….$172,500
96xx Taffy Ct………………………………………………$173,000
5xx New Smizer Mill Rd………………………………….$178,000
5xx Apex Dr……………………………………………….$179,000
105xx Concord School Rd………………………………$180,000
9xx Woodbine Dr…………………………………………$185,000
90xx Crestmoor Dr……………………………………….$200,000
92xx Cherry Brook Ln……………………………………$206,000
46xx Littlebury Dr…………………………………………$209,000
87xx Gayle Ave……………………………………………$210,000
14xx Fox Creek Dr………………………………………..$213,000
4xx Summit tree Ct……………………………………….$219,000
89xx Crest Oak Ln………………………………………..$244,000
113xx Oak Branch Dr…………………………………….$249,900
101xx Musick Rd………………………………………….$255,000
92xx Eddie and Park Rd…………………………………$264,000
90xx Morning Star Trail…………………………………..$265,000
105xx Twilight Dr………………………………………….$280,000
116xx Rossmoor Ln……………………………………….$286,000
88xx Hemingway Dr………………………………………$296,000
88xx Ryegate………………………………………………$366,000

4-5 BEDROOMS
107xx Meath Dr……………………………………………$158,000
112xx Bristolwood Dr……………………………………..$207,000
1x Fawnwood Dr…………………………………………..$230,000
45xx Valmeyer Dr…………………………………………..$232,500
93xx Craigwood……………………………………………$235,000
6xx Summer Top Cir………………………………………$275,000
116xx Rossmoor Ln……………………………………….$280,409
X Sappington Acres Dr……………………………………$360,000
5xx Oakwood Dr……………………………………………$400,000
91xx Park Haven Ln………………………………………..$439,000
93xx Lincoln Dr…………………………………………….$610,000
41xx S Lindbergh Blvd…………………………………….$699,900
106xx Deerpath Acres Ct…………………………………$799,000

CONDO/VILLA
100xx S Sakura Dr #B…………………………………….$77,500
90xx S Laclede Station Rd #2s…………………………..$80,500
51xx Kennerly Place Dr……………………………………$118,450
79xx Royal Arms Ct……………………………………….$120,000
125xx Chardin #3………………………………………….$139,000
100xx Chardin Way #3……………………………………$152,000
125xx Chardin #1………………………………………….$160,000
124xx Rott Rd #1D………………………………………..$695,000

MEHLVILLE
1-2 BEDROOMS
4xx Winston Dr…………………………………………….$85,000
5xx Nannette Dr……………………………………………$94,000
8x Oakwood Ln…………………………………………….$129,157
6xx Ellwine Dr………………………………………………$136,500
6xx Ellwine Dr………………………………………………$137,000
14xx Telegraph Rd…………………………………………$138,000
108xx Arnett Dr……………………………………………..$154,000
3 BEDROOMS
20xx Telegraph Rd…………………………………………$103,000
102xx Jubil Dr………………………………………………$130,500
40xx Southern Aire Dr……………………………………..$145,000
35xx Longview Dr…………………………………………..$150,000
1xx E Marseille Dr………………………………………….$150,000
1xx Bertrand Dr…………………………………………….$152,500
27xx Claypool Dr………………………………………….$162,000
10xx Camelot Gardens Dr……………………………….$165,000
10xx Druso Ln……………………………………………..$178,500
10xx Camelot Gardens Dr………………………………..$178,800
6xx Morris Ave……………………………………………..$179,000
53xx Glencullen Way………………………………………$182,500
35xx Hidden Stone Ct……………………………………..$189,000
43xx Canyonside Ln………………………………………..$192,000
60xx Southcrest Way………………………………………$193,500
36xx Andora…………………………………………………$200,000
44xx Whitmeere Ct…………………………………………$210,000
7xx Fairington View Dr……………………………………..$214,900
46xx Markton Dr…………………………………………….$222,500
99xx Tesson Creek Estates Dr……………………………$238,000
24xx Southwind Meadows Ct……………………………..$238,500
48xx Forder Oaks Ct……………………………………….$320,000
46xx Grandcastle Dr……………………………………….$364,000
46xx Medalton Way………………………………………..$375,000
4-5 BEDROOMS
62xx Stratford Glen Ct…………………………………….$205,000
33xx Cordes Dr…………………………………………….$224,000
91xx Cedarberry Cir……………………………………….$280,000
53xx Timberline Place Dr…………………………………$332,900
134xx Bahnfyre Dr…………………………………………$351,000
134xx Bahnfyre Dr…………………………………………$425,000

CONDO/VILLA
69xx Colonial Woods Dr #36………………………………$66,500
10xx Adworth Dr #A………………………………………..$76,500
17xx Herault #B…………………………………………….$86,000
17xx Herault #F…………………………………………….$90,000
43xx Sunridge Dr #A………………………………………$96,000
45xx Little Rock Rd #J…………………………………….$97,100
16xx Blue Ridge Dr #C……………………………………$105,000
11xx Calley Dr……………………………………………..$106,000
42xx Forest De Ville Dr……………………………………$117,500
42xx Forest De Ville Dr……………………………………$122,000
51xx Hollow Wood Ct #A………………………………….$122,000
56xx Duchesne Parque Dr………………………………..$180,000
104xx Tiffany Village Ct……………………………………$181,500
35xx Pearson Pointe Ct……………………………………$183,000
X Ivy Summit………………………………………………..$272,060

OAKVILLE
3 BEDROOMS
2xx Susan Rd……………………………………………….$142,000
45xx Wolfgang Dr…………………………………………..$151,000
43xx Hollyshire Dr………………………………………….$158,500
27xx Mountain Top Dr……………………………………..$160,000
69xx Birdie Ln………………………………………………$166,000
30xx Nettie Dr………………………………………………$166,000
57xx Hidden Stone Dr……………………………………..$174,000
22xx Aileswood Ct………………………………………….$175,000
55xx Seabridge Ct…………………………………………$177,000
56xx Dove Meadow Ln……………………………………$178,000
65xx Galewood Ct…………………………………………$181,700
27xx Bee Tree Ln………………………………………….$183,500
22xx Chatport Rd………………………………………….$187,000
23xx England Town Rd……………………………………$187,000
21xx Olde Winery Rd……………………………………..$189,500
28xx Gladwood Dr…………………………………………$194,000
26xx Victron Dr…………………………………………….$196,000
28xx Flameglow Dr………………………………………..$198,000
28xx Fordham Dr………………………………………….$215,000
30xx Provincetown Ct…………………………………….$268,500
56xx Paris Ct………………………………………………$284,850
7xx Forder Crossing Ct…………………………………..$311,000
53xx Southview Hills Ct………………………………….$328,000

4-5 BEDROOMS
28xx Owendale Ct………………………………………..$164,000
29xx Emerald Bend Ct…………………………………..$182,000
29xx Emerald Bend Ct…………………………………..$192,000
39xx Regalway Dr………………………………………..$225,000
57xx White Pine Dr………………………………………$235,000
36xx Summer Trail Ct……………………………………$248,650
53xx Royal Hills Dr……………………………………….$257,000
30xx Woodbridge Creek Dr……………………………..$268,000
54xx Chardonnay Way Ct……………………………….$280,000
56xx Cliff Cave Crossing Dr…………………………….$295,000
68xx Kimmswick Ct………………………………………$358,500

CONDO/VILLA
57xx Westphalia Ln #D………………………………….$57,000
27xx Blackforest Dr #A………………………………….$90,000
55xx Heintz Rd #1……………………………………….$124,400
32xx Country Hollow Dr…………………………………$230,000

AFFTON
1-2 BEDROOMS
53xx Vine Ave……………………………………………$60,750
79xx Fleta St……………………………………………..$71,500
76xx Elton St…………………………………………….$80,000
86xx Brinker Ave………………………………………..$109,900
80xx Mathilda Ave………………………………………$110,000
85xx Vasel……………………………………………….$113,500
79xx Joel Ave……………………………………………$122,500
79xx Aldershot Dr……………………………………..$125,000
69xx Aliceton Ave……………………………………..$132,000
93xx Lenard Ct…………………………………………$142,500
93xx Rambler Dr………………………………………$145,000
100xx N Marlene Dr…………………………………..$152,500
94xx Dorisann Ct………………………………………$152,900
94xx Sterling Plc………………………………………$156,000
77xx Cheshire Ln……………………………………..$157,500
50xx Glennon Dr………………………………………$168,900
100xx Lakeshire Dr……………………………………$208,000

3 BEDROOMS
90xx Southview Ln…………………………………….$125,000
94xx Sequoia Ct……………………………………….$126,500
66xx Kingsway Dr……………………………………..$138,000
62xx Bixby Ave…………………………………………$139,000
76xx General Sheridan Ln…………………………….$140,000
98xx Chesterton Dr……………………………………$144,000
79xx Genesta St……………………………………….$145,000
57xx Welmering………………………………………..$149,350
55xx Langley……………………………………………$154,450
82xx Acorn Ave…………………………………………$170,500
72xx Rockspring Dr…………………………………….$182,000
84xx Mathilda Ave………………………………………$205,000

4-5 BEDROOMS
71xx Fernbrook Dr……………………………………..$154,000
83xx Maylor Dr…………………………………………$195,000
78xx Somerworth Ct…………………………………..$315,000

CONDO/VILLA
74xx Triwoods Dr #J………………………………….$119,000
75xx Triwoods Dr #A………………………………….$122,500
75xx Triwoods Dr #I…………………………………..$125,000
53xx N Kenrick Parke Dr…………………………….$265,000
73xx Westover Colonial Ln………………………….$330,000
74xx Woodlawn Colonial Ln…………………………$345,900
87xx Grants Log Cabin Ln #2a………………………$537,522

22 Safety Items No Home Should Be Without

Expert Realtor — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:00:08 +0000

22 Safety Items No Home Should Be Without

by Carla Merolla and Laura Coyne

Your home is your castle, but that doesn’t mean you can pull the drawbridge and all will be safe. Plenty of dangers have already invaded your home. According to the National Safety Council, there were 29,500 deaths associated with the home in the year 2000. Take an inventory of your home safety items so that you can be prepared to battle any emergency. You’ll find that these are all essential to your family’s safety. And, of course, feel free to add items to this list depending on your family’s needs.  1. Smoke Detectors
According to the National Safety Council, fire kills more than 2,900 people and injures 16,000 others each year. Most fires that claim lives occur at night. Install smoke detectors on every floor and outside each bedroom. Test detectors once a month, and change batteries when you adjust your clocks in the spring and fall.   2. Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Carbon monoxide – an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas – killed 300 people last year and sent thousands more to the hospital. For between $40 and $170, a CO detector will alert you that deadly poison has begun to invade your home. Place a CO detector outside of your bedrooms.     3. Radon-Detector Kit
The Environmental Protection Association says radon might be responsible for up to 30,000 lung cancer deaths each year. Hardware stores carry do-it-yourself radon-detector kits for less than $40. Follow directions carefully, especially regarding the placement and preparation of the room.

4. Night Lights
Babababoboooom. That’s the sound your family hears when you topple down the stairs on your way to sneak a midnight snack. Simple, inexpensive night lights can prevent late-night falls. Place night lights away from flammable fabrics like bedspreads. Also, look for new night lights with cooler mini-neon bulbs. Most stores also carry state-of-the-art plug-ins that glow in the dark and then fade as day breaks. Be sure you have adequate lighting in all of your rooms.

5. Sensor Lights
Outdoor motion-sensor lights can help you see your way at night and scare off intruders. Usually, you can replace existing light fixtures with sensor lights without additional wiring.

6. Sturdy One-Step Stool
Can’t reach Aunt Minnie’s purple crocheted pillow covers in the back of the closet? And she’s on her way over? You look around the room and your eyes settle on … the rocking chair. Instead of doing a circus act, invest in a sturdy one-step stool to keep on hand when your arms need a boost.

7. Rubber Suction Bath Mats/Slip-Resistant Throw Rugs
You’re wet. And so is the floor. A suction-type rubber mat or adhesive-backed appliques will keep you steady in the stall and tub. A nonskid rug outside the tub will prevent slips when you step out. Use slip-resistant rugs throughout your home.

8. Grab Bars
Hold on to a wall grab bar when you get in and out of the tub. If your bathroom doesn’t have grab bars, you can purchase them at most hardware stores. Fasten them with long screws securely into the wall studding – not merely into the plaster, tile or wallboard.

9. Handrails
Every set of stairs, whether inside or outside your home, should have sturdy handrails securely mounted on both sides. Stairs and steps account for nearly half of all fatal falls in the home.

10. Deadbolt Locks
Put a deadbolt lock on every entrance to your home. Ask the locksmith for a deadbolt lock that’s pick- and drill-proof. Such locks start at $150. Invest in sturdy doors; a good lock doesn’t serve its purpose ona flimsy door. Another lock that’s important is one for your gun cabinet. Always lock your gun, if you have one, and lock up your ammunition separately from your gun.  11. Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters
GFCIs stop the “juice” before electricity can leak out and hurt you. Although most new homes come with GFCIs, older homes may not have them. You can replace outlets for $9-$13 each, or you can purchase plug-in or portable GFCIs for about $12-$30 each. Use them throughout your home, especially in the kitchen, bathroom and laundry room.   12. Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers have categories for different types of fires. For the home, experts recommend a “BC” or an “ABC” extinguisher. Never purchase or use an “A” extinguisher in your home. These water-based extinguishers can cause flames to splatter or cause shocks in an electrical fire, says Julie Reynolds of the National Fire Protection Association.    13. First-Aid Kit
The kit should include, among other items, antiseptic ointment, bandages and gauze pads in assorted sizes, adhesive tape, cold packs, disposable gloves, hand cleaner, scissors and tweezers, syrup of ipecac and eyewash. Check expiration dates and periodically restock. And educate yourself on how to treat injuries.

14. Flashlights
Keep flashlights where you can easily get to them in case of power outages and severe weather. Test them regularly. Keep extra batteries close by so that you don’t have to fumble blindly in an emergency.

15. Fire-Safe Window Guards/Safety Glazing
Falls from windows cause death and serious injury to children each year. Don’t rely on screens to prevent falls; they’re only designed to keep bugs out. Never place furniture or beds next to windows where childrren can climb. Keep windows locked when not in use. If you use window guards, they must have a release mechanism so they can be opened in an emergency. Consult your fire department for proper placement. Children should also practice opening the window in their bedroom so that they know how to escape out of a window. You also may need to purchase an emergency escape ladder. Safety glazing prevents windows from shattering into shards of glass. Instead, if broken, the glass forms safe pellets. Look for a permanent mark in the lower corner showing the manufacturer’s name, type of safety glass, and the thickness.  16. Written Family Evacuation Plan
Preparation and practice for all emergencies is vital for all families. Know the fastest way out of your home and how not to become trapped. Your home should include two exits from each room. Practice an evacuation plan with your family before a real emergency hits.   17. Family Disaster Kit
When disaster occurs, grab this kit to take with you. Such a kit would include such essential supplies as nonperishable food, water, cash, flashlights, tools, a battery-operated NOAA all-hazard alert radio, and a first-aid kit. To save time when evacuating, you can store this kit in a car or in an unattached garage.    18. NOAA All-Hazard Alert Radio
This radio will help you in a weather emergency, such as a tornado, hurricane, earthquake or other emergency. You’ll pick up the frequency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which will include instructions on whether to stay in your home, when to evacuate, and the status of the emergency event. You can purchase such a radio at a local electronics store.

19. Posted Emergency Phone Numbers
Your posted list should include the local police and fire departments and your physician. Also include the numbers of friends or relatives as well as your local poison control number. The American Association of Poison Control Centers has established a nationwide number for people to use to reach their local poison control center. It’s 800-222-1222. Post your list by every phone in the house.

20. Tested Appliances
Appliances using gas or electricity should bear the certification mark from a qualified testing organization, such as Underwriters Laboratories, the Canadian Standards Association or the American Gas Association.

21. Personal Protective Equipment
Safety goggles, work gloves, face masks, and hard hats are all must-haves for do-it-yourselfers. Protect yourself when tackling that next home project.

22. Tagged Shutoffs
Know how to shut off valves for gas, oil, water, and your home’s main electrical supply. Tag each valve so you can easily identify the switch in an emergency.

Whole Foods Chocolate Bar Recall

Expert Realtor — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:49:00 +0000

Whole Foods Market is recalling 365 Organic Everyday Value Swiss Dark Chocolate Bars.

Whole Foods Market® is recalling 365 Organic Everyday Value™ Swiss Dark Chocolate Bars because they may contain undeclared almonds. These products were distributed to and sold at Whole Foods Market stores in the following states: Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, and Wisconsin.

365 Organic Everyday Value Swiss Dark Chocolate Bars are sold in red and white wrappers with a picture of chocolate pieces and the Swiss countryside on the front. The recalled chocolate bars have a lot code that begins with the characters L71423 followed by a four digit time stamp between the times of 11:33 and 12:15, which is found on the back of the wrapper. If the coding on the package is illegible the product should also be returned. Consumers who have purchased 365 Organic Everyday Value Swiss Dark Chocolate Bars can return it to Whole Foods Market for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (512) 542-0656 or at PrivateLabel.CustomerService@WholeFoods.com.

Recall on Crib Bumpers

Expert Realtor — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:39:17 +0000

Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Crib Bumpers

Name of Product: Matelassé Crib Bumpers

Units: About 31,000

Manufacturer: Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.

Hazard: The decorative stitching on the bumper’s edge can come loose, posing an entanglement hazard to young children.

Description: This recall involves the Diamond Matelassé, Floral Matelassé and Polka Dot Matelassé crib bumpers made of 100% cotton. The Diamond Matelassé bumpers are white and have decorative thread in pink, blue, green, yellow or chocolate stitched along the scalloped edge. The Polka Dot and Floral bumpers come in assorted colors with matching decorative stitching. A label on the bumper reads “pottery barn kids”.

Sold at: Pottery Barn Kids stores nationwide, its catalog, and online stores from February 2003 through June 2007 for about $90.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bumpers immediately and remove any exposed stitching, or contact Pottery Barn Kids for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Pottery Barn Kids toll-free at (877) 800-9720 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET daily or visit the company’s website at http://www.potterybarnkids.com/cust/index.cfm

Window Blinds Recall

Expert Realtor — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:22:22 +0000

Window Blinds Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s Stores

Name of Product: Basic Blindz® Window Blinds

Units: About 140,000

Importer: Springs Window Fashions LLC, of Middleton, Wis.

Hazard: The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.

Description: This recall involves two inch Natural Faux Wood Plantation Blinds sold under the Basic Blindz® brand. The blinds have a yellow steel top rail, also called the head rail, a cord tilter on the left side (to tilt the slats open or closed), and a double pull cord that meets at a cord connector and ends in a single cord on the right side (to raise and lower the blinds). Stickers inside the top rail state: “Springs Window Fashion LLC, Middleton, WI 53562,” “Made in China,” and “Manufacturing Date Code.” Blinds with manufacturing date codes JX, JY, JZ, KO, KP, KQ, KR, KS, and KT are included in the recall.

Sold at: Lowe’s stores from March 2007 through July 2007 for between $24 and $40.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window blinds and contact Springs Window Fashions to receive a free retrofit kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Springs Window Fashions toll-free at (866) 305-8652 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.springswindowfashions.com

Club Car Inc.

Expert Realtor — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:10:11 +0000

Club Car Inc. Golf Cars and Other Vehicles

Name of Product: Golf Cars; Rough Terrain Vehicles; and Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles

Units: About 1,900

Manufacturer: Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga.

Hazard: The steering gear assembly can fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of steering control, posing a risk of injury to the driver and passenger.

Description: The recall involves various 2007 model year gasoline or electric-powered vehicles used for transportation around golf courses, hotels, resorts, airports and residential communities. Vehicles can be identified by the serial number located above and to the right of the accelerator pedal.

Sold at: Club Car dealers nationwide between April 2007 and July 2007 for between $4,000 and $12,000.

Remedy: Not all 2007 model year vehicles are included in this recall. Owners who have not already been contacted by Club Car should check the vehicle’s model and serial number on the firm’s Web site or by calling Club Car to determine if their vehicle is included in the recall. Owners should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately. Club Car will inspect the vehicle to determine whether a free replacement of the steering gear assembly is needed.

Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Club Car at (800) 227-0739 extension 3580 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.clubcar.com/downloads/SteeringGearRecallAlert.pdf

Canned Beans Warning

Expert Realtor — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:00:49 +0000

FDA Warns of Potential Botulism Risk from Canned French Cut Green Beans
Product Marketed Under a Variety of Brand Names The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to eat certain brands of French Cut Green Beans in 14.5 ounce cans manufactured by Lakeside Foods Inc, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin because the product may not have been processed adequately to eliminate the potential for botulism toxin. This warning is not related to another recent warning for botulism.

The canned green beans may cause botulism if consumed. FDA is providing this warning to make consumers aware of the possible risk of serious illness from eating these products. As of August 1, 2007, FDA had not received reports of illnesses related to the product. The botulism toxin is very potent, and botulism is a life-threatening illness. Symptoms of botulism can begin from six hours to two weeks after eating food that contains the toxin. The symptoms may include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, and muscle weakness that moves progressively down the body, affecting the shoulders first then descending to the upper arms, lower arms, thighs, and calves. Botulism also may cause paralysis of the breathing muscles, which can result in death unless assistance with breathing (mechanical ventilation) is provided. Individuals who show these symptoms and who may have recently eaten the product should seek immediate medical attention.

The affected Lakeside cut green beans are sold nationwide under the following labels: Albertson’s, Happy Harvest, Best Choice, Food Club, Bogopa, Valu Time, Hill Country Fare, HEB, Laura Lynn, Kroger, No Name, North Pride, Shop N Save, Shoppers Valu, Schnucks, Cub Foods, Dierbergs, Flavorite, IGA, Best Choice and Thrifty Maid. The specific codes (top line of can code) involved are: EAA5247, EAA5257, EAA5267, EAA5277, EAB5247, EAB5257, ECA5207, ECA5217, ECA5227, ECA5297, ECB5207, ECB5217, ECB5227, ECB5307. Consumers who have any of these products or any foods made with these products should dispose of them immediately. If the code on an affected can is missing or unreadable, consumers should throw the product out.Lakeside Foods has informed FDA that it is voluntarily recalling all of the potentially contaminated products.

Lakeside Foods recommends that consumers with any questions or concerns about the recall should call the company at 800-466-3834 ext. 4090.