Reehorst Cleaners Newsletter

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June, 2008 Environmentally Responsible Dry Cleaner Volume 4, Number 10
In This Issue · Savings on Casual Shirts · Feature – Focus on Drive-Ins · Ask the Experts · Next Month Preview · And Before I Close... Happy Father's Day June 15th Category of Links for June: History of Drive-Ins Information on How it All Started Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In Family-Owned Local Business Outdoor Theaters Preservation and Promotion of Drive-Ins Reehorst Cleaners Corporate Office 27303 Center Ridge Rd Westlake, OH 44145 Phone: (440) 871-6444 Fax: (440) 871-5129 Contact Us E-mail: editor@Reehorstcleaners.com Visit us on the web: http://www.reehorstcleaners.com We have four convenient locations: 19441 Detroit Rd Rocky River 440-331-2000 27105 Knickerbocker Bay Village (Drive Thru) 440-871-7770 23459 Lorain Rd North Olmsted (Drive Thru) 440-777-1400 27303 Center Ridge Rd Westlake (Drive Thru) 440-871-6444 Hours: Monday Thru Friday 7a.m. to 7p.m. Saturday 8a.m. to 5p.m. We accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa and Discover We will never share, sell or rent your personal information. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please send an email to: *unsubscribe@reehorstcleaners.com* We respect your privacy. To view our privacy statement, please *click here*	Special Announcement!! Did you know that Reehorst Cleaners, for the second year in a row, is a finalist in the “Best of the West” contest conducted by West Shore Magazine???? The celebration and judging will take place from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, June 5th at LaCentre Conference and Banquet Facility, 25777 Detroit, Westlake. The cost to attend is $15 at the door. This includes appetizers, two complimentary drink tickets entertainment and a ballot to cast a vote for the businesses you love the most. Visit www.westshoremag.com for more information. Hope to see you there! Savings on Casual Shirts Warm weather sale! Looking casual never looked so good. There's nothing like professionally cleaned laundry pressed to perfection. With that in mind, our June special will be about casual wear. Bring in 4 golf/polo type shirts and we'll clean one of them for free! This special applies to men's and women's fashions. Focus on Drive-Ins Trivia Question: With an investment of $30,000, what new business venture did Richard Hollingshead open on June 6, 1933? *Answer:* The first drive-in! At the height of popularity in the 1950's, there were over 4,000 drive-ins dotting the United States countryside. Most were family owned businesses that supported their communities. Now there are less than 400 active drive-ins left. Ohio has the most drive-ins in the continental USA with around 30. Our area drive-in, Aut-O-Rama Twin, on Lorain Road in North Ridgeville, will have a 75th Anniversary celebration on Friday, June 6th. The Sherman family, owners of the Aut-O-Rama, will offer 75 cent pop, popcorn, and hot dogs to commemorate the Anniversary. The Giant Panda from the movie 'Kung Fu Panda' will be on hand. Other events are being planned - see the Aut-O-Rama website. So take a page from our country's history and spend a summer evening under the stars at the drive-in! Ask the Experts Q. How do you clean baseball caps? A. Whether you're a big leaguer or in little league, baseball caps are bound to get dirty during the course of the game. The combination of sweat, dirt, and grass will see to that. The preferred method of care is simply to hand wash the cap with a mild dish detergent, rinse it, and let it air dry. Machine washing on a gentle cycle may be another option, but this tends to be tough on the brim of the hat. The brim usually contains cardboard and can bend, distort or even tear from the agitation of the machine. The plastic, adjustable hooks on the back of the hat may also pose a problem since they tend to melt at higher drying temperatures. Some designers have replaced these plastic hooks with a metal sliding hook that does not melt during washing. A plastic cap form that fits in and around the cap to hold its shape may also be available. Before attempting to clean any cap, test for colorfastness by applying a small amount of detergent and water to an inconspicuous area, then blot it with a white cloth. If any traces of dye appear on the cloth it may not be safe to clean the cap. (If you have a question for our experts, just email us at editor@reehorstcleaners.com) Next Month Preview Planning a family reunion And Before I Close..... St Jude Dreamhome Giveaway 32069 Kossuth Avon Lake, OH 44012 Please plan on visiting the Dreamhome in Avon Lake. The home is open on weekends until June 27th. You may reserve a ticket for $100 until June 20th at any of Reehorst's 4 convenient locations. Thanks for reading. Your Visit Counts! Thanks.