WHAT'S RED HOT IN HURRICANE, WV? Red Hot Show Choir is a competitive show choir made up of more than 53 talented singers/dancers, instrumentalists, and stage crew. Red Hot is an auditioned group who perform regionally and nationally at various show choir competitions. They also perform in their community at various functions. Red Hot is a self funded organization whose purpose is to showcase the art of singing and dancing with an entertaining and exciting show. To achieve the high standards of... <Read More>

Agency Manager, Harold Payne Recommends: That all policy holders with teen drivers should meet with their Customer Service Representatives as soon as they get their license to provide us with the name as it appears on the license, license number, social security number, date licensed, and date of birth. With Erie, young drivers are required to watch a 20 minute video on teen driving, so give us a call at 304-757-6880 to set up an appointment. Parents should re-enforce such safety tips as: Be patient - don't speed. <Read More>

GOTCHA Business COVERED? There's no guaranteed way to completely protect your business against lawsuits. However, you can manage the impact of lawsuits by adding extra liability coverage to your insurance package. Extra liability coverage-known as a Business Catastrophe Liability policy or a BCL, provides liability protection over and above the limits provided by underlying policies for certain losses. Protecting your assets begins, with a solid business owner's policy, such as ERIE's... <Read More>

Before The STORMS STRIKES (Part 1) Whether your area gets snow, ice, hail or April thunderstorms, many of the advanced preparations are the same. Here are some of the basics for outside your home: Check shingles and siding to make sure they're in good condition. Secure or repair anything that's loose. Trim or cut down dead or rotting trees and branches. If your neighbor's trees are in bad shape, you should try to remedy the situation. According to Scott Huber, vice-president and... <Read More>

It's Never Too Late for SPRING Cleaning It's that time of the year again, and Mother Nature has sprung back to life, along with all the blessings and troubles that come with the season. The pollen count has spiked and allergies are in full swing. Sometimes your only escape from the runny nose and congested head is to head for the great indoors. Of course, in many homes across the country, the air-conditioned refuge just doesn't provide the refuge you seek from the sniffles. <Read More>

You've heard the saying "There are only two things in life that are guaranteed" and taxes is one of them? If you're one of the millions of people who like to complete and file your taxes with plenty of breathing room before the April 15 deadline, chances are you're collecting paperwork, firing up the computer or getting in touch with a local tax preparer. Here are a few things you should have ready before filing on your own or with the help of a professional: Correctly spelled... <Read More>

2011 Putnam County Rotary Service Project to Benefit Building a New Animal Shelter PutnamRotaryRaffle.com Payne & Garlow is a Proud Supporter of the 2011 Putnam County Rotary Service Project to Build a New Animal Shelter The Putnam Rotary Club has adopted the need for a new Animal Shelter in Putnam County for the major service project in 2011. Area volunteers that know the needs of the Animal Shelter have been raising funds for the past 6 years and the Rotary Club felt it could help organize a major fundraising effort. The project takes the concept of a raffle and adds a new dimension where ticket holders can play a weekly online game for the opportunity to win prizes each time they play. The Rotary Club unveiled "PutnamRotaryRaffle.com" on Thursday, March 31st and will continue thru June 23rd. <Read More>

Quote for the Month "You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you." James Lane Allen