Scott & Ted's 10th Annual Charity Car Show

Did You Know?!: Notable Losses in 2015

We're already halfway through 2015! Since the year is flying by, we would like to take a moment to remember a few notable celebrities. Sales and Leasing Consultant, Tim Hoyt, has compiled a list of famous individuals who passed away during the first six-months of 2015. The following list includes the numerous actors/actresses, comedians, politicians,athletes and musicians that have recently passed away. Some are more famous than others, but the list covers an 80-year range of notable people- not just today's pop icons.

• Actress, Anita Ekberg - 83
• Actress, Lizabeth Scott - 92
• Actress, Mary Ellen Trainor - 62
• Actress, Donna Douglass aka Elly May Clampett - 83
• Singer, Little Jimmy Dickens - 94
• Singer, Leslie Gore (It's My Party) - 68
• Singer, Andrae Crouch - 72
• Singer, Percy Sledge - 74
• Singer, Ben E. King (Stand By Me) - 76
• Actor, Rod Taylor - 84
• Poet/Writer, Rod McKuen - 81
• Star Trek Actor, Leonard Nimoy - 83
• CBS Reporter, Bob Simon - 73
• Former NY Governor, Mario Cuomo - 82
• Former IL Governor, Dan Walker - 92
• Former College Basketball Coaches, Dean Smith - 83 & Jerry Tarkanian - 84
• Actor, James Best (aka Rosco P. Coltrane) - 88
• Actor, Louis Jourdan - 93
• Actor, Christopher Lee - 93
• Suzanne Crough (The Partridge Family) - 52
• Harlem Globetrotter Icon, Marques Haines - 89
• Singer, Jim Ed Brown - 81
• Billionaire, Kirk Kerkorian - 98
• Comedian, Anne Meara (Ben Stiller's Mother) - 85
• Wrestler, Dusty Rhodes - 69
• Actress, Jayne Meadows - 95
• Movie Composer, James Horner - 52
• Actor, Dick Van Patten (8 Is Enough) - 86
• TV show Avengers actor, Patrick Macnee - 93
• Former baseball player, Minnie Minoso - 83
• Former ESPN broadcaster, Stuart Scott - 49
• TV Evangelist, Robert Schuller - 88
• Actor, Geoffrey Lewis - 79
• Actor, Windell Middlebrooks - 36

Stay tuned for next month's edition...

Baum Quick Service Center Information

The Baum Chevrolet service team has added a new quick check wheel alignment system to the Quick Lube oil change center. The new service is provided without charge to all Baum Quick Lube customers during the oil change service.

The Hunter Quick Check system provides a fast, accurate means to check the basic wheel alignment condition of most passenger cars and light duty trucks. This allows service technicians to determine if the basic alignment condition of a vehicle is within proper condition or warrants further inspection and testing. 

It is important to note that the system is not intended for a complete wheel alignment service. Vehicles which indicate the likelihood of a further problem are referred to a full wheel alignment service system to completely check and inspect the vehicle to determine what, if any, correction is required.

The Baum Chevrolet Quick Service center is equipped with the latest Hunter Hawkeye Elite wheel alignment service equipment and qualified Baum service technicians to check and diagnose any problem with wheel alignment or suspension and correct the problem accurately and efficiently.

The combination of both the Quick Check system and the Hawkeye alignment system allows the Baum service team to give their customers an accurate way to completely monitor the condition of their vehicle at the least cost. Baum customers can enjoy some peace of mind knowing the condition of all the important systems of their car at the most reasonable cost. 

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HUNTER:

The Hunter Quick Check wheel alignment system was developed by Hunter Engineering Company of Bridgeton, MO. Hunter is the world leader in wheel service technology. For more information, please visit www.hunter.com 

Please contact our Quick Lube team at 217-935-3156 for more information about the Quick Service process. 

Baum Donates $1,000 to Farmer City Youth Baseball League

Baum Chevrolet Buick Hits Grand Slam for

Area Youth Baseball

Baum Chevrolet Buick and Baum Motor Company wrap up 2015 baseball season partnership with Farmer City Youth Baseball

Clinton, July 1, 2015 – Baum Chevrolet Buick, one of 12 Chevrolet dealers from the Champaign area that partnered with local youth baseball leagues for the 2015 baseball program, has concluded a successful season with Farmer City Youth Baseball. Baum Chevrolet Buick  provided Farmer City Youth Baseball with new equipment, a monetary contribution and an opportunity for community members to raise funds for the league via a Test Drive fundraiser.

“We’re glad we were able to extend Chevrolet’s commitment to spreading play and the possibilities it opens to the members of our community,” said Scott Baum, Owner of Baum Chevrolet Buick.

Baum Chevrolet Buick partnered with the Farmer City Youth Baseball because of the league’s proximity to the dealership. Equipment donated by Baum Chevrolet Buick included items such as bags, batting tees, catcher’s gear, water bottles and Chevrolet Youth Baseball T-shirts. 

“We truly enjoyed being involved with Farmer City Youth Baseball this year,” said Baum. “This partnership gave us the opportunity to support the love of the game and we are thrilled to have achieved such positive results for the community." 

In 2015, nearly 1,500 Chevrolet dealers participated in Chevy Youth Baseball. Since the program began in 2006, Chevrolet has made a positive impact on more than 3.6 million children by bringing a unique experience to their community.

For more information about Chevy Youth Baseball, visit www.YouthSportsWired.com.

About Baum Chevrolet Buick

Baum Chevrolet Buick is a family owned automotive dealership located in Clinton, Illinois. Established in 1928, Baum has prevailed through three generations of ownership and evolved into a one-stop automotive sales and service center. By combining traditional values with an emphasis on complete customer service and loyalty, Baum has infiltrated its success throughout central Illinois for decades. In addition to automotive sales, the dealership has a service division composed of a parts and service department, 24 hour wrecker service, collision repair center, detail shop and Quick Lube center. For more information please visit www.baumchevybuick.com.

About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4.9 million cars and trucks a year.  Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.