Finding a good handyman

Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to find a good handyman or tradesman that can help with small jobs around the house? Almost 75 Dear Almost, It’s a great question. Finding a good home repair/handyman can be a bit of a crapshoot.

Ask the Motor Medics

Dear Motor Medics, I have been having issues with my vehicle for sev eral months with a warning light for both ABS and Trac on my dash. Both the red and the amber lights are on and when they come on the message “service stability” also appears in the message center.

Does Medicare cover ambulances

Dear Savvy Senior, A few months ago, I took an ambulance to the hospital emergency room because I had a nasty fall at home, but just received a hefty $ 1,050 bill from the ambulance company. Doesn’t Medicare cover ambulance rides?

Ask the Motor Medics

Dear Motor Medics, I want to know about cabin air filters. Dan in Larchwood Iowa Dear Dan, It’s good to know if your car or truck is equipped with a cabin air filter. A large majority of cars and trucks made in recent years have one and you need to find out if yours is equipped.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, First, let’s look at some numbers, the population of these counties and some communities. Milam County, 26,000. Burleson County, 21,000. Cameron, 5,600. Rockdale, 5,700. Caldwell, 5,000.

Choosing a volunteer vacation

Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about volunteer vacation programs? I’m a healthy, 60- year- old, single woman, and am interested in doing some solo traveling, but would like to tie it with something meaningful.

Ask the Motor Medics

Dear Motor Medics, I have a 2012 4x4 GMC Yukon that I have been driv ing for 200,000 miles. I have changed all of the fluids on this vehicle at the recommended service times as indicated by the manufacturer in hopes of preserving the life of the truck.