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Travelers lightening their load by shipping luggage With many airlines raising fees for checked bags and limiting carry-ons, travelers are looking at alternatives for a more convenient, cost-effective way to get their luggage to its destination. The UPS Stores® located at The Village At Lee Branch and Inverness Plaza are helping to ease travelers’ burdens by shipping their luggage ahead. In addition, The UPS Store has certified packing experts who specialize in packing odd, oversized items, such as skis, golf clubs and fishing poles - items travelers would prefer to have waiting at their destination rather than lugging them around an airport. “Travelers can potentially save time and money by shipping their luggage at The UPS Store, which also lessens the hassle of dealing with luggage at the airport,” said Jeff Fabian, The UPS Store franchisee. One of the many frustrations that travelers deal with is lost or misplaced luggage. The UPS Store offers a variety of shipping options that allow travelers to track their luggage to its final destination, such as UPS Next Day Air®, UPS 2nd Day Air®, UPS 3 Day SelectSM, and UPS Ground. Fabian suggests the following tips when shipping luggage: • If possible, put luggage in a box. Doing this will help protect the luggage as well as provide a suitable surface for the shipping label. It will also help avoid additional handling charges. • Another option, in some cases, is to forego the suitcase and place items directly in a box. This can minimize the chances of having to pay oversize or overweight charges. Be sure to pack an extra box, packaging tape and a return label and use them on your return trip. • Put an additional address label inside the luggage or package in case the outside label is damaged or lost. • By using a shipping option like UPS, you can track your luggage all the way to
its destination via cell phones, PDAs or other web-enabled wireless devices. • Visit www.theupsstore.com to use the online cost calculator to research the best rate and most economical shipping option. Planning ahead allows you to choose a less expensive shipping option like UPS Ground. • Because of the duties and taxes associated with international shipments, The UPS Store does not recommend shipping luggage internationally. • Due to restrictions, The UPS Store cannot ship hazardous materials, including: colognes and perfumes, aerosol sprays, nail polish, and cigarette lighters via air. “Since airlines started charging checked baggage fees, we have seen an increase in travelers shipping their luggage ahead,” said Fabian. “So, if travelers have any questions or concerns, they should give us a call. We’re here to help make their travels as worry-free as possible.” In addition to domestic and international shipping, The UPS Store offers full-service packaging; digital and online printing; black-and-white and color copies; document finishing (binding, laminating, etc.); printing services (business cards, letterhead, rubber stamps, etc.); notary; custom crating and shipping for large items (furniture, artwork, motorcycles, etc.); mailbox and postal services; office and packaging supplies; and more About The UPS Store With nearly 4,400 locations in the United States, The UPS Store network comprises the nation’s largest system of retail shipping, postal, document and business service centers. The UPS Store locations in the U.S. are independently owned and operated by licensed franchisees of Mail Boxes Etc., Inc., a UPS subsidiary. For additional information, please visit www.theupsstore.com.
OLV’s Niki Noto – New Atlanta Falcons “Taco Mac Insider”
(L-R) Principal Sandra Roden, Niki Noto, Assistant Principal Michael Bridges
Niki Noto, Our Lady of the Valley Alumnus, Class of 2001, was named the new Atlanta Falcons “Taco Mac Insider” last month. Noto competed in a “skills challenge” to become the new broadcast journalist for the NFL’s Falcons. Noto shared some of her experiences and thoughts with the Our Lady of the Valley students and faculty recently. “You have to believe in yourself and follow your dreams,” Noto said, addressing students in the OLV gym and Family Life Center. Sporting her “# 1” pink Atlanta Falcons jersey, the students were thrilled
with her comments and stories about what it took to be the broadcast journalist for the Falcons, and her interaction with professional football players. Noto’s schedule will be busy as the NFL draft is around the corner, preseason training camps will begin to start, and Falcon fans will be looking for the latest from their favorite players, courtesy of Noto’s interviews. But her visit to OLV was greatly appreciated by all. “She was terrific,” assistant principal Michael Bridges said. “She truly brought an inspirational message to the students and everyone.”
The Village at Lee Branch (near Academy Sports)
408.9399
email (store4648@theupsstore.com)
Inverness Plaza (behind Compass Bank)
991.9999
email (store0255@theupsstore.com)
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Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with other offers. Restrictions apply. Valid at participating locations only. The UPS Store centers are independently owned and operated. Copyright © 2007 Mail Boxes Etc., Inc
Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with other offers. Restrictions apply. Valid at participating locations only. The UPS Store centers are independently owned and operated. Copyright © 2007 Mail Boxes Etc., Inc
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