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will go toward the community effort to build a new and larger shelter on Highway 34 near Tangent. Over one-hundred local businesses participate in the mid-valley Points for Profit Program. Awards were also presented to businesses chosen by those participating non-profit members and others interested in the program. “Large Business of the Year” went to Wilco Farm Stores in Tangent, while Creative Crafts and Frames of Corvallis was named as “Small Business of the Year” and Kathy Goss with Pampered Chef received “Home-Based Business of the Year”. Special Volunteer of the Year awards were presented to Kelly Lancer of Lebanon, Lorraine Anderson, Michelle Wilkinson and Kenny Harvuot of Albany for their outstanding volunteer efforts throughout the year. The delicious special awards night dinner of Prime Rib and all the trimmings was prepared by Points for Profit business partner Jacopetti’s Catering of Albany. The night was capped by a huge silent auction which raised several hundred dollars for distribution to nonprofits next year. A big highlight of the night was an announcement by InSpirit Marketing President, Lauralee Beck: When all the receipts for last year were counted, the Points for Profit program was responsible for pumping over 6-million dollars back to Points for Profit businesses, in our local economy during 2012! For more information about the Points for Profit program please see the center section of this edition of High Points. Photo by Amanda Photographic
On the evening of January 28, nearly 200 people gathered in the conference rooms at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany for the 10th Annual Points for Profit awards banquet. At the banquet, cash awards were presented to 27 mid-valley nonprofit organizations. Awards were based upon their shopping receipts from local businesses participating in the program, along with points earned by attending monthly dinners, on location events, and other promotional events. The top cash award of $5,000 was presented for first place, in points accumulated, to Oregon Women for Agriculture. The group announced it would use the money to promote agriculture in the mid-valley and help out local schools with their agricultural programs. Second place was claimed by Teen Challenge, a Christian based program aimed at helping men with drug problems. They were presented with a $3,500 award and will use the money to finish a home in Lebanon. They are refurbishing a house to use as a men’s dormitory. A third place award of $2,500 was presented to the Saint Edwards Youth Group of Lebanon, who uses the money to support group activities affecting the community. Fourth place, an award totaling $1,200, went to the Lebanon High School Drama Club. It will be used by the students to help with school plays and other activities sponsored by the group. Rounding out the top five wards was fifth place, a $1,000 award, presented to SafeHaven Humane Society A group of young choir members perform for the banquet animal shelter. That money crowd.
I have to admit, though I love the summer months, that March is far and away my favorite month in the whole calendar year. May through September is one long idyll of warmth and sunshine. October is the golden harvest home. November is marginal, but it does have Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving, and December keeps you stepping with holiday happenings. Then, January drops in like a heavy, wet, cold blanket and February, though mercifully short, is not much better. Somehow the grayness gets grayer, the fogs, foggier, and the damp, damper. In fact the overwhelming grayness got to me this year and I was not just miserable, I was “mizzable”. That term was coined by a black-sheep relation, but it’s the truth. It’s bad enough to be miserable, but “mizzable” is a thousand times worse! If hibernation was humanly possible, this would be the time to do it. I’d like to pull the blankies over my head and grab several warming cats and hide out! So I started my spring cleaning earlyhalfway through February. At least my house will be ready for nicer weather. Beautiful March comes upon us with noticeably longer days! We pass the vernal equinox! Flowers wake up! Spring has sprung! Sure, it rains, but somehow the rain doesn’t seem as wet as it does in the January doldrums, and there is a renewed sense of hope. Easter happens and the world gets a major lift spiritually and physically, and the universe feels a great sense of renewal. Then with a contented sigh, March fades happily into auspicious April! Happy Spring!
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Spring is just around the corner and there are many opportunities to enjoy fun times with your friends and family. Each month you will find a list of specially selected educational and entertaining events for you to enjoy. Keep this list handy so you can check it throughout the month. • SQUARE DANCES are held at locations throughout the mid-valley: - ALBANY: First and third Fridays, 1OOF Hall, 738 E. Fifth Ave. For info: 541-926-3138. - CORVALLIS: Second and fourth Saturdays, 1st Congregational Church. For info: 541-758-0955. - LEBANON: First and third Saturdays, Lebanon IOOF Hall. For info: 541-258-7769. - SWEET HOME: Second and fourth Saturdays at Oak Heights School. For info: 541-367-4151. Square dance lessons are provided at different times in all four cities. Please call the number for the city you are interested in to get the details. • MIXOLOGY MADNESS in downtown Albany will take place on Friday, Mar. 1. For details call: 541-928-2469, or go online to albanydowntown.com. • A CHOCOLATE FANTASY will be held from 7-10PM on Mar. 1 at the LaSells Stewart Center on the O.S.U. campus in Corvallis. Call: 541-740-3844. • ALBANY CIVIC THEATER PRESENTS “Man of La Mancha” with performances Mar. 1-2, 8-10, 14-17, & 21-23. The theater is located at 111 W. First Avenue in downtown Albany. Ticket and other information is available at: www. albanycivic.org. • CORVALLIS HIGH SCHOOL presents “Oliver, the Musical” with performances Mar. 1-3, 8-10, & 15-17 on the High School’s Main Stage, 1400 N.W. Buchanan Ave. For times and ticket info call: 541-750-7990. • GRAB YOUR HAT AND READ WITH THE CAT on the birthday of Dr. Seuss, Saturday, Mar. 2, 10:30AM until noon, at Heritage Mall in Albany. Contact the Heritage Mall or go to: www.oregonpta.org. • CHILDREN’S PERFORMING ARTS SERIES presents “African Acrobats” at 10AM on Saturday, Mar. 2 , at Linn Benton Community College in Albany. Free admission. To get more information and a series schedule go online to: www. cityofalbany.net. • AUDUBON SOCIETY OF CORVALLIS BLUEBIRD
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WORKSHOP is scheduled for 1PM on Mar. 2 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany. To get more information call: 541-258-6625. SWEET HOME DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS BANQUET will take place at 6PM on Mar. 2 at 878 18th Ave, in Sweet Home. Call: 541-367-6186. ALBANY RIFLE AND PISTOL CLUB GUN SHOW will be held Mar. 2-3 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany. Get details by calling: 541-926-4314. NORTHWEST FLY TYER AND FLY FISHING EXPO is coming to the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany Mar. 8-9. For info call: 541-327-2834 or 541-549-2072. PINK RIBBON TEA will take place in Albany on Mar. 9. For time, location, reservations (required), and other info, please go online to: www.PinkRibbonTea.org. LEBANON DISTIGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS is scheduled for 6PM at the River Center in Lebanon on Mar. 12. For tickets and other details call the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce at: 541-258-7164. ALBANY WOMEN’S CONNECTION MONTHLY BRUNCH takes place at 10AM on Thursday, Mar. 13, at the Comfort Suites Hotel, 100 Opal Court N.E. The brunch features Scott & Angie Schuler from Downtown Shabby in Albany as well as a special inspirational speaker. Details/ reservations: 541-704-0414. CHRISTIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets at 7:30AM the second Thursday of each month at Novak’s in Albany for a no-host breakfast. There is no additional charge for attending. The next Christian Chamber meeting will be on the morning of March 14 and features a special guest speaker. Great networking opportunity for Christian business owners. Go online: www.cccnw.org. or call: 541-791-2901 for info. LINN BENTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHOIR CONCERT “Cloudburst, Soaring in Song” will be presented in the Russell Tripp Performance Center on the LBCC campus at 7:30PM on Mar. 14. To get further information call: 541-917-4531. CHILDRENS PERFORMING ARTS SERIES presents “Frogtown” at 10AM on Saturday, Mar. 16, at Linn Benton Community College in Albany. Free admission. For more information and a series schedule go online to: www. cityofalbany.net. WILLAMETTE VALLEY SYMPHONY CONCERT will take place at 7PM on Mar. 16 at the First Christian Church,
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Visionary leaders make the future a current reality. Since (Cullis) James Autry arrived on the scene in Oregon in 1996 he’s been painting the picture of what we currently see in the community today. Founding Serving Our Neighbors in 1999 (www.servingourneighbors.org) James continues to be a catalyst in connecting local church pastors, ministry and marketplace leaders, who work together to help congregations, constituents & customers, to C. James Autry serve practically in their neighborhoods, schools and workplaces, to support and supplement local government, social service agencies & community-service organizations. Business leaders throughout Oregon and SW Washington see James’ servant leadership in action as the Executive Director of the Christian Chamber Northwest. Under James’ stewardship and commit-
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ment to build partnerships the Chamber continues to deliver a diverse range of value to its membership. 2013 will celebrate the 5th year of the Marketplace Summit ( www.marketplacesummit.org) in partnership with some of the leading Christian business and faith based non profit groups. James continues to provide valuable leadership and connections that bring transformation to our communities. His focus of unifying leadership and marketplace groups throughout the community is so significant and critical to advancing the kingdom of God on earth. He serves sacrificially and with joy in all he does. His dedication to God, his family, and his community are evident in all he does. His wife, Susan, and his three boys, give sacrificially as well in supporting him and encouraging him in his leadership roles in the community. We are truly honored and blessed to have him as the Executive Director of the Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest and a pivotal leader in the community. His perseverance and steadfastness is a model for us all.
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March is a transitional month. While the cold and flu viruses of winter are still circulating, the springtime allergies begin to emerge. Patients often seek out over-thecounter (OTC) products for relief of their symptoms. Many of the popular OTC cold and allergy preparations contain multiple ingredients. It is easy to accidentally double dose on a particular ingredient if one is using more than one product. There are a few entities that appear in many different OTC products, so they warrant discussion. Antihistamines are used to treat allergies and dry up head congestion. There are two types of antihistamines: those that cause drowsiness and those that do not. The non-drowsy antihistamines are usually found in single-ingredient products labeled to treat allergies. They include Zyrtec (cetirizine), Claritin (loratadine), and Allegra (fexofenadine). Conversely, the antihistamines that cause drowsiness are found in a broad array of OTC preparations including, allergy remedies, multi-symptom cold remedies, and sleep aids. Popular examples of this type of antihistamine are: ChlorTrimeton (chlorpheniramine), and Benadryl (diphenhydramine). Who among us doesn’t want to get a good night’s sleep when battling a nasty cold virus? Taking an OTC cold remedy in conjunction with an OTC sleep aid, will likely result in a double dose of antihistamine. The overdose will compound the antihistamine side effects
which include disorientation, difficulty urinating, dry mouth/eyes, and constipation. Analgesics are another class of drugs that are found in a wide variety of Pamela OTC medications. Becker, RpH Bayer/Ecotrin (aspirin), Motrin/ Rice’s Advil (ibuprofen), Pharmacy and Tylenol & Gifts (acetaminophen) are all commonly A “Pill Box occurring analgesics. Pharmacy” These ingredients are added to cold formulas to reduce fever, and treat head and body aches. However, they are also found in OTC arthritis treatments and pain relievers. It is likely that someone with arthritis might one day need relief from cold or flu symptoms. This person is at risk for accidentally taking too much of an analgesic. Double-dosing may have serious consequences, depending on the duration. Taking an excessive amount of an analgesic may result in impaired blood-clotting, liver toxicity, or stomach ulceration, depending on the agent. Although many medications are available for purchase over-the-counter, it is important to respect that these are not harmless agents. If there is any question as to whether the OTC items you are considering are compatible with each other, a prescription regimen, or an existing health condition; be sure to seek the advice of a pharmacist. For over fifty years the pharmacists at Rice’s Pharmacy have been committed to giving our customers a full- service experience. We look forward to helping you with all your medication needs.
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For the past couple of weeks I have been asking everybody these two questions: 1) If you could get a chiropractic adjustment every week (all circumstances aside) would you want one? 2) If “No” then why not? But if “Yes” then what keeps you from doing this now? The results of this survey won’t surprise you. Most people said “Yes!” The things holding people back from being doing this were cost and convenience. I totally understand. Even at our discounted “Time of Service” rate that would cost $180 a month and some of you have to find a sitter to watch your kids while you take time to get adjusted. There was a common response that made me a little sad. Some of you said something like, “My insurance says I’m only allowed to get adjusted ____ times a year.” WHAT?!? Since when does insurance dictate what you can and can’t do for your health? Most chiropractors get adjusted at least once a week. We adjust our families and staff that often too. We do it because it helps us feel and live great. This type of care is called elective care, maintenance care or wellness care. We aren’t treating problems; we are improving function and promoting well-being.
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When I started asking people how much they would pay for access to an adjustment once a week most people said they would pay $75-100 per month. I can do better than that. I’m excited to announce the Body of Dr. Jason Health Booster Club. Young Here is how it works. First, become a patient at Body of Health. This gives us a chance to do a thorough history and exam and discuss your health goals. Once we determine you are a good candidate for this type of care you can become a Booster Club member. Booster Club members can receive up to 4 wellness adjustments for just $59 per month. That’s it. You don’t even need an appointment. We have times set aside each day for Booster Club members. You walk-in, sign-in, we have a brief discussion about how you are doing, you get adjusted and then we see you next week (if that’s when you choose to come in next). Like I mentioned before, I adjust my whole family every week. Your family can have this same benefit also. $118 (the price of two memberships) covers the entire family (Mom, Dad and the kids). So you don’t have to find somebody to watch the kids, just bring them to get adjusted too!
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You may have asked yourself this question. And yes there are some outpatient prescription drugs that may be covered under Medicare Part B. These may include, but are not limited to, the following types of drugs. • Some antigens: If they are prepared by a doctor and administered by a properly instructed person (who could be the patient) under doctor supervision. • Osteoporosis Drugs: Injectable osteoporosis drugs for some women. • Erythropoietin (Epoetin Alfa or Epogen*): By injection if you have end-stage renal disease (permanent kidney failure requiring either dialysis or transplantation) and need this drug to treat anemia. • Hemophilia Clotting Factors: Selfadministered clotting factors if you have hemophilia. • Injectable Drugs: Must injectable drugs administered incident to a physician’s service.
and deductible) and the administration of Remicade is provided through an infusion center in the Physician’s office then this drug would be covered through Medicare Part B. Remicade is an expensive drug and Donna R. depended on the dose Green Northwest could cost $5,000 a month. Medicare Part financial B generally cover 80% Services of Medicare Part B drugs and an individual would be responsible for 20% of the cost. Medigap plans offer Plan F which covers all costs not paid by Medicare. This would be quite a savings for an individual. The individual known expense therefore would be the monthly premium for this plan F. • Immunosuppressive Drugs: Therapy for transplant patients if the transplant took place in a Medicare-certified facility and was paid for by Medicare or by a private insurance company that was the primary payer for Medicare Part A coverage. • Some Oral Cancer Drugs: If the same drug is available in injectable form. • Oral Anti-Nausea Drugs: If you are part of an anti-cancer chemotherapeutic regimen. • Inhalation and Infusion Drugs administered through Durable Medical Equipment.
Recently I met with an individual and the individual was taking Remicade for Rheumatoid Arthritis. We called the Medicare office and learn that it is covered under Medicare Part B. If this individual enroll in a Medigap plan (which cover some or all of a patient’s 20% co-insurance
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When people talk about getting their personal finances in order, they usually try to find the easy way to reduce debt and increase savings. There are a number of steps that you can take that are relatively painfree and low-cost that will help get you on your way to a better financial position, but this is taking the long term approach. Little steps over a long period of time will add up to big amounts, but it’s not the only way to achieve financial freedom. Another option is to take the hard route. Instead of making small changes, make big changes which can have a large impact. The advantage is that you can put a huge dent into any debt you might have or supercharge your saving rate, with large increases over a short period of time. Here are 10 hard ways to get your finances in order. 10 Downsize your house. Instead of buying the biggest house you can afford, live in the smallest house you can find. Sell your current house and buy one that is half the size or even smaller. Challenge yourself to find the smallest space that you can stand to live in. Take a chapter out of your college days and think onebedroom or studio apartment (or a lot of roommates). Though it’s not easy to live small, your finances will be healthy and well in no time. 9 Save 50%+ of your income. Saving 10% of your income is the common
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recommendation, but you can do a lot better than that. Shoot for saving 50% or more of you take home pay. With some effort, anyone can save 10% of their income, but it takes Darin discipline and effort Klarr to live on only 50% of SELCO your income. By doing Community so, you will ensure you don’t have any financial CU Branch problems and that you Manager can retire years, if not decades, earlier than your coworkers. 8 Eliminate your gadgets. Think about this for a second: 30 years ago you didn’t have iPods, cell phones, computers, DVD players and a lot of the other gadgets that are deemed “essential” today. Throw in the big, flat screen TV and get rid of them all. You can get your news from a newspaper at your local library, where you can also check email or use the computer. Not only will you save hundreds a month on subscription costs, you’ll save thousands of dollars a year on hardware costs. 7 Eliminate your car. The truth is that you don’t really need your car. Yes, it’s a lot more convenient than not having one, but it’s possible to get by without one. You will have to adjust your schedule around others that do have cars and learn to love public transportation. On the occasions when you do need a car, renting one is still possible. You will eliminate car payments, gas costs, repair Reduce Debt continued on page 7
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While you may be tempted to hit the local sale, carefully considering the interior furniture you select is much more important. Here’s how to do it better. Interior furniture is any type of furniture that you place throughout your home. This furniture has several things that you should consider. First of all, it is designed to keep the look and the feel of your home the way that you want it. It should reflect the decorating style that your prefer. It should also be as functional as you need it to be. That may mean in size and in use. Finally, the interior furniture that you select should be of the highest quality so that you get long lasting beauty that is well worth the investment. Is that sales ad going to give that to you? Let’s Talk Style. The first thing to consider about the interior furniture that you select for your living room, kitchen, or your bedroom should be that of the style it offers. If you will be creating a room in which you need to feel comfortable, you need to look for the types of styles that make you feel that way. Just walk through a furniture department store, but do not look so much at the furniture as you do the decorating styles. Do you like a shabby chic look? Or, are you looking for a formal, traditional look? Selecting the style that fits your needs will provide you with the best possible furniture. Next, consider the function of the piece. The interior furniture needs to function in several ways. It should fit well within the
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bills and insurance costs. 6 Only buy used. New is nice, but there are very few items that you need to purchase new. Learn to buy everything used or don’t buy it at all. eBay, Craigslist, second-hand shops, flea markets and garage sales will be your new shopping grounds. This should reduce your spending by 50% or more and you’ll be the only one to know you didn’t pay retail prices. 5 Buy one, donate three. You know that you have too much stuff and your closets and other storage areas prove it. If you really want to purchase something, vow to donate, sell or get rid of three items for every one that you buy. If you want that new shirt, those new shoes or a new book, you have to give up three of each to get it. 4 Make Christmas a no-spend holiday. Decide that you are opting out of the commercialism of Christmas or whatever winter holiday you celebrate and turn it into a no-spend holiday. Instead, go back to the roots of what the holiday is supposed to mean. It will not be easy and friends and family may not understand, but not only will you save a bundle of money, you’ll have a less stress while getting a lot more meaning out of the holidays. 3 Don’t eat out. That’s right. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all made in your kitchen. No exceptions for snacks (no trips to the bakery or the office vending machine) and coffee as well. If it goes into your mouth, it is prepared by you from your kitchen. This means putting aside time to prepare meals and snacks and taking everything with you when you leave your house. Though not easy, the results will dramatically improve your health.
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until well blended. Spread them thinly with the side of your knife blade. Press the sausage patties into the herbs until well In the “Good Old Daysâ€? buckwheat covered. Cook at medium heat until well pancakes were fall and winter fare, leavened browned and done. with yeast and rather heavy and chewy; While the sausages are cooking, make stodgy, really. the pancake batter. Measure 2 Tbsp of I have lightened them up a bit and still buckwheat flour into a ½ C measuring cup. keep the nice buckwheat flavor. They go I use Bob’s Red Mill buckwheat flour- it’s perfectly with rosemary sausage patties. expensive, but it makes tons of batches. Fill Buy the sausage in the cup with white flour a 3-pound chub at the and level off. Place in a local Big Box. Place small bowl and add ½ it in the freezer until Tsp baking powder and it is very firm, but not 1 Tbsp dried buttermilk totally frozen, and powder. Mix well. slice thinly. I find that Melt 2 Tbsps butter a good, heavy bread in the microwave and slicer with a serrated set aside. Add 1 large blade works best. egg and ½ C milk to Portion into individual the buckwheat and mix Great for breakfast or a wonderful servings, wrap, and pancake supper. well. Add the butter freeze in zip-loc bags. and mix again. Drop Usually, I figure one for me and two for Rick. The night before using, onto the hot griddle by large spoonfuls, remove a package to the refrigerator to thaw. turn when bubbly and cook until done. This makes three large pancakes for Rick, two In the morning, start heating the for me and a good sized one for my gourmet griddle first thing. I pick a large sprig of cat, Tailer. He loves any form of pancake rosemary and finely mince the needles. or waffle and does not give us peace until This is one case where fresh herbs make a he is served his portion. Sometimes, I feel I huge difference! Fresh rosemary will keep should put a placemat and silver for him! indefinitely in the freezer, tightly wrapped. The wonderful combination of Use about 2 Tsps, minced. Also mince a buckwheat, herbs, maple syrup and butter pinch of red pepper flakes- finely minced make a match you can make right here in pepper flakes do not really burn, but do lend Albany. And it is Heavenly! a nice heat. Chop the two herbs together
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When purchasing cauliflower, look for a creamy white color. A cauliflower head should feel heavy and compact. Be on the look out for brown spots on the florets (the edible flowering portions of the cauliflower head), Ruby which indicate it is beyond its nutritional LEwis, peak. Also, avoid Pizza heads with smudging King or speckling, which is caused by insects. It is best to use cauliflower promptly after purchasing it. By wrapping cauliflower loosely in a paper bag, it can last 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. To prepare cauliflower to eat, fill a bowl with cold water and add 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Remove the outer leaves and discard. Use a knife to cut around the underside of the head to remove the core. Detach the florets where they join at the center. Submerge the florets in the lemon
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By Kathy Dennis, Director of Points for Profit Q: We were recipients of an award from Points for Profit this year and we were thrilled! It wasn’t one of the larger awards but it will still go a long way to help! Thank you! My question is a little long. We have to calculate coming to the meetings, travel, events, and cost of meals etc., and at the end of the year, the smaller awards just don’t seem to be worth it. Are there plans to build the amount given back? A: What a great question. First of all it was such a blessing this year to be able to give back to so many of our local non-profit organizations. We are honored and humbled to be able to work with so many incredible and worthy non-profit partners and businesses. We have had God’s grace since the program began over ten years ago and we have been able to give a little more back each year. Our goal is to bring the amount that we give back to $100,000 from the $36,000 that was given back this year! Another thing we work hard to do is to help our non-profit organizations get “connected” with businesses and the community and to help more people hear about you and want to help if it be by volunteering or donations. Our prayer is that all of our partners are prosperous both non-profit and businesses. That is why Points for Profit was developed, to build awareness of local business and local non-profit organizations and link arms and work together to make a difference in the community we live, work, and worship.
Points for Profit meeting is Mar. 26, 2013 from 6-9pm at the Eagles, Albany. Qdoba will be serving their famous Naked Burrito Bar. See you there! Tickets are $8. If you would like to reserve a dinner please RSVP by 5pm Mar. 25, 2013 to kdennis@inspiritmarketing.com or call (541) 791-2901. For more info visit pointsforprofit.org
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By Rick Rogers Our next exciting “On Location” event for Points for Profit supporters will be from 6:30 until 8:30PM on the evening of Thursday, March 7, at the Albany Antique Mall. The Mall, at the corner of Second Ave. and Ellsworth St. in downtown Albany features two floors of over 20 thousand square feet of quality antiques, nostalgic memorabilia, jewelry, vintage clothing and thousands of other items for sale. There are over 80 dealers offering quality antiques of every type imaginable. Those attending will each receive 5-million points for their favorite non-profit participating in the Points for Profit program, as well as chances to win door prizes each 15minutes, get discounts from selected dealers, and enjoy a
buffet of delicious sweet and savory snacks. Owners Sharon and Scot Anderson have worked hard to make the Albany Antiques Mall a destination for visitors from across the country who come to downtown Albany because of the selection and elaborately decorated displays. For over a year Sharon Anderson has contributed her antiques and expertise to High Points with her monthly column covering the wide range of antique collecting. A similar Points for Profit “On Location” event at Albany Antiques Mall last summer attracted a huge crowd who thoroughly enjoyed themselves. So plan on joining us for an evening of fun, antiquing, prizes and more! We’ll see you at 6:30 through 8:30PM on the evening of Thursday, March 7, at the Albany Antique Mall.
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Points for Profit welcomes newest member, Financial Representative, Michelle Morford, of Country Financial. Located at 1393 Clay Street SE Suite B Albany, OR 97355. Country Financial has been protecting the insurance needs of individuals, families, farmers, and businesses for over 80 years with a solid reputation in the industry for financial security and customer service and claims satisfaction. Michelle Morford has been a licensed insurance agent since July 2002. She also has been a resident and very active member of the Lebanon community. In 2011, she was named a volunteer of the year by Partners for Progress and was honored by the Jaycee’s as Lebanon’s JR First Citizen of the year. Michelle works passionately and knowledgeably in her
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field to provide her clients with greater financial security. She believes proper insurance planning isn’t a trivial matter and knows how life changing events can forever impact a family. Her goal is to help you create a safety net and be there for you to help guide you through the hard times. Michelle Morford is so pleased to be a part of Points for Profit and to continue her professional work, but also support so many great non-profit causes in the process. You can learn more about Michelle and Country Financial at www.countryfinancial.com. Her office number is 541928-1914 and her cell is 541-760-9392. The best thank you for a job well done is a referral to someone you wanted cared for just as well.
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Chewing gum is said to be the world’s most common habit. Approximately 100,000 tons of gum is consumed every year. Research is also showing that our gum chewing habit has some positive effects on oral hygiene and teeth health.
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Choosing a stick of sugar free gum at the end of a meal can: • Stimulate the flow of saliva in the mouth • Clean the mouth of food debris • Relieve dry mouth discomfort • Neutralize plaque acids that form in the mouth after eating • Help to remineralize enamel to strengthen teeth • Help reduce plaque • Help to whiten teeth by reducing and preventing stains
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So how exactly does chewing sugar free gum work to protect teeth? Chewing gum after a meal stimulates the saliva production which helps to neutralize and wash away acid produced by bacteria after eating. Teeth are the most vulnerable to tooth decay right after meals when plaque and acid levels rise dramatically. Studies show that chewing gum removes the acid within minutes, slowing down the tooth decay processes. When looking for a sugar free gum, look for a gum that uses Xylitol. Xylitol is a natural sweetener that is shown to fight cavities and dental decay by creating an unwelcome environment for bacteria. Gum that contains sugar actually fuels acid producing bacteria in your mouth, so it is important to choose a sugar free gum. Xylitol, a sugar substitute, is a natural enemy of bacteria because it causes bacteria to lose its ability to stick to teeth.
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period of time. (See #1.) Although offering a few days of paid sick leave each year may seem like an unnecessary expense, small businesses may actually be losing much more by not encouraging sick employees to stay home. Yes, some employees could abuse your policy. To most employees though, being offered just five sick days per year makes them feel appreciated and may even increase loyalty.
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Roses Now is the time to fertilize roses in early to mid-spring as new growth occurs, and again in the early summer, using a complete fertilizer to supply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. A 5-10-10 fertilizer works well really well for this. Amending Soil As we start getting some breaks in the rain in early spring it’s a great time to start adding to garden and flower bed soils in preparation for the growing season. Coffee Grounds Do you make a daily coffee at home? Many people are interested to know if they can use coffee grounds in their compost. The short answer is “yes”! Save your grounds and use them to amend your garden soils or add them to your compost bin/pile. First of all coffee grounds are a very good addition to your composting efforts. They would be considered a “green” or nitrogen source. C/N ratio about 20:1. While it is widely thought that they are acidic it has been shown that most of this acidity is removed in the brewing process. Used grounds are
essentially neutral and composting them with other materials will buffer any minor residual acidity. The grounds are a great soil conditioner and worms love Word them too! They add nitrogen, phosphorous, From potassium, magnesium WILCO and copper. Want more? A Brian great website for those Coons, that are specifically Wilco preparing for vegetable gardening this year is www.harvesttotable.com. They have a great past article on soil amendments and what they contain and will do for your soil. Moss Now is the time to add Calpril lime to your lawn. Prilled lime is great because it won’t burn, and the lime particles are so small (smaller than a lime) that they react faster and show results within about a month or so. Now In Wilco Garden Centers • Fruit Trees (bare root) • Berries (bare root Strawberry, Logan, Boysen, Marion) • Pansies • Summer Blooming Bulbs (Gladiolas & Dahlias) • Seed Potatoes
A fascinating march of folly took place during the Dutch Golden AgeTulipomania! Tulips were a new discovery and the normally staid Dutch developed this type of mania that would ultimately bankrupt many of them. A single variegated tulip bulb could cost up to 4,200 Guilders- a master craftsman could earn 300 Guilders per year! Variegated tulips were wildly popular. Their vivid coloring was caused by a mosaic virus carried by aphids. It causes the breakdown of the anthocyanin pigments that produce the red, blue and purple colors in the petals. It was a miraculous, but wildly unpredictable process that added to the desirability (and value!) of the bulbs. A futures market developed quickly and prices spiked even before the bulbs were lifted. All sorts of goodsin-kind, cows, cloth, looms, shops, houses, and even acres of farmland were delivered at once in hopes of
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future profit. And this was mostly an urban phenomenon! Only a small portion of the populace, mainly merchants and craftsman were involved. The prices peaked on February 5, 1637. And it came to pass that tulips became a commodity to be sold by sellers who could not deliver to buyers who could not pay! It is an interesting to note that while this wild speculation was growing, another, more serious peril was looming. Bubonic Plague raged through the country at the same time, killing nearly one-seventh of the population. Because there were fewer skilled laborers, wages skyrocketed and even more were able to gamble on flowers.. Many lost their homes, farms and livelihoods and wound up penniless. We still appreciate the beauty of tulips, but I don’t think anyone today is at risk of bankruptcy because of them. Beauty is still in the eye of the beholder. And reason in his wallet.
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HEALTHY STREETS PLANNING INITIATIVE The Healthy Streets Planning Initiative is a comprehensive City planning effort to improve community health, develop alternative transportation routes, expand urban green space, and treat stormwater. Healthy Streets serve two distinct, but symbiotic purposes. First, they provide transportation options for all users, including pedestrians, bicycles, public transit, and motor vehicles. Second, they collect non-point source pollution from the right-of-way and provide filtration, detention, and evaporation of stormwater runoff before it enters the Willamette River and the City's urban streams. The goal is to develop an evaluation tool for prioritizing improvement projects throughout the City based on criteria chosen through extensive discussions between community stakeholders, technical advisory group members, City residents, and City Staff.
Why is the City of Corvallis doing this? When the needs of people on foot, public transportation, and bicycles are integrated with the treatment of stormwater, our natural resources are better protected and the quality of life of our citizens is improved. Implementing the Healthy Streets Initiative will meet the goals of the City's sustainability policies and numerous community organizations as well as state regulations and goals defined by the Environmental Protection Agency. When will the Healthy Streets Initiative occur? The project started in October of 2012 and will conclude in April of 2014. A community survey was implemented in November 2012 by Lockwood Research with results posted on the City of Corvallis Healthy Streets website. Technical Advisory Group meetings are already underway and public meetings will be held beginning in March 2013. Public meeting dates and locations are posted below and will also be advertised in the Corvallis Gazette-Times and on our website. Who do I contact if I have questions? For additional information
contact Iris Benson, Stormwater Program Specialist, at (541) 766-6916 and iris.benson@corvallisoregon.gov; or Greg Wilson, Transportation Program Specialist, at (541) 754-1730 and gregory.wilson@corvallisoregon.gov.
How can I get involved? Please attend any of the public meetings at the following locations: Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd. (541) 286-4340 Friday, March 29, 2013 – 12 PM to 9 PM South Corvallis CO-OP, 1007 SE 3rd St. (541) 753-3115 Saturday, March 30, 3013 – 9 AM to 1 PM Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. (541) 752-8549 Saturday, March 30, 2013 – 2 PM to 6 PM Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. (541) 766-6959 Saturday, April 6, 2013 – 9 AM to 1 PM Corvallis Spring Garden Festival, 700 SW Madison Ave. (541) 967-3871 Sunday, May 5, 2013 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM da Vinci Days, 568 SW Third St. (541) 757-6363 July 19, 20, and 21, 2013 - all weekend
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Recently I was in a small shop I use frequently. The usually cheerful lady helping me was noticeably ill. As she coughed and sneezed I felt sorry for her and yet I kept thinking whatever she has is now all over everything she is going to hand me back. Unfortunately this time of year we all see this. According to the National Compensation Survey, Four out of every 10 American workers do not have access to paid sick leave— and, when it comes to those employed by small businesses, that number increases to nearly seven out of 10! If these employees get sick, they must take time off work without pay, which may not be financially feasible for the employee. Or they show up at work fighting a common cold or the seasonal flu, which isn’t healthy for your business. Below are just four reasons you should consider a paid sick leave policy encouraging employees to stay home when they are ill. • Sick employees are less productive than healthy ones. In the story above when I entered that shop the employee whom I had always seen busy and attentively working on something was sitting in a chair head against the wall, I thought she was sleeping. It is a proven fact when employees aren’t feeling well, their productivity drops. Their senses
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aren’t as sharp, and reflexes slow as the body struggles to heal itself. As a smallbusiness owner, you may end up paying full price for half the usual work — not to mention customers not happy about taking BY Cheryl home what your Vaun, employee has! Complete • Sick and Business distracted co-workers. Solutions A sneezing, hacking, coughing employee is a distraction for other workers as they try to focus on their daily duties. They may also resent the fact that their co-worker came to work sick, putting them (and perhaps others, including your customers) at risk of getting infected. • The illness may spread. Do you really want your small business to go from having one sick employee to two or three? Calculate the cost as the illness spreads slowly, taking down a couple of workers every few days? Consider that you aren’t immune, either. If you end up under the weather, too, you may miss valuable time on the job. • The illness may drag on. A sick person who never takes time to recover may find that their illness drags on much longer than it would have if they’d gotten even one day of solid rest. This makes the worker less productive over a longer
Protecting taxpayers and their tax refunds from identity theft is a top priority for the IRS. This year the IRS expanded its efforts to better protect taxpayers and help victims dealing with this difficult issue. When your personal information is lost or stolen, it can lead to identity theft. Identity thieves sometimes use your personal information to file a tax return to claim a tax refund. Then, when you file your own tax return, the IRS will not accept it and will notify you that a return was already filed using your name and social security number. Often, learning that your return was not accepted or receiving a contact from the IRS about a problem with your tax return is the first time you become aware that you’re a victim of identity theft.
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How to avoid becoming an identity theft victim: Guard your personal information. Identity thieves can get your personal information in many ways. This includes stealing your wallet or purse, posing as someone who needs information about you, looking through your trash, or stealing information you provide to an unsecured website or in an unencrypted email. Watch out for IRS impersonators. Be aware that the IRS does not initiate contact
with taxpayers by email or social media channels to request personal or financial information or notify people of an audit, refund or investigation. Scammers may also use phone calls, faxes, websites or even Cathy in-person contacts. If Baker, you’re suspicious that American Bookkeeping it’s not really the IRS contacting you, don’t and Tax respond. Visit our web page to see what to do. Protect information on your computer. While preparing your tax return, protect it with a strong password. Once you e-file the return, take it off your hard drive and store it on a CD or flash drive in a safe place, like a lock box or safe. If you use a tax preparer, ask how he or she will protect your information.
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How to know if you are, or might be, a victim of identity theft: Your identity may have been stolen if the IRS notifies you that: • You filed more than one tax return or someone has already filed using your information; • You owe taxes for a year when you were not legally required to file and did not file; or • You were paid wages from an employer where you did not work. Theft & Taxes continued on page 15
Cauliflower continued from page 8 water for at least 10 minutes and then rinse. A common Italian way to serve cauliflower is to first clean, and then dry the florets. Place a large skillet on the stovetop on medium heat. When the pan is warm, add a little olive oil. Once the oil is warm, add 2 smashed cloves of garlic and cook until the garlic are fragrant, approximately 30 seconds. Quickly add the cauliflower florets to the pan and cook until they are nicely browned. While it is cooking, mix together 3 tablespoons of tomato paste, 2 tablespoons of water, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a small bowl. When the florets are finished cooking, add the tomato paste mixture and toss with the cauliflower in the skillet until the sauce is warm and evenly distributed. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese (if desired, a little crushed red pepper can be added to taste). This is an easy and delicious Italian dish. Cauliflower is a vegetable that is often overlooked because of its mild flavor, but it pairs with many other foods. Flavors that best compliment cauliflower are those of parsley, garlic, lemon, hollandaise sauce, butter (especially brown butter), bread crumbs, and Cheddar, Gruyère or Parmesan cheese. One of my favorite ways to serve cauliflower is to enjoy it roasted. It brings out a sweet and caramelized flavor. The amazing soup recipe below is from my cookbook, A Taste of Italy… My Favorite Soups, which can be purchased at Pizza King.
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• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil • 1 cup coarsely chopped onion • 2 cups diced Yukon gold potatoes, with peel • 2 cups fresh cauliflower florets
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• Preheat oven to 425˚F. • In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower, potatoes, garlic, and onions together with the oil. • Place the vegetables on one or two baking sheets. There should be a generous amount of room around each vegetable for the roasting process. If they are crowded on the baking sheet, they will not develop the delicious depth of flavor that roasting creates. Stir the vegetables once or twice during the roasting process so that they cook evenly. Remove the vegetables from the oven just as they begin to brown. • To a large stockpot, add the roasted vegetables, broth, tomato juice, and pepper flakes. Simmer for 35 minutes. Remove from the heat and purée half of the soup in a blender. Fill the blender half full and allow the soup in the blender to cool for 10 minutes. Always use caution with hot liquids in the blender; place the lid on and place a folded towel on top of the blender lid so that the hot steam will not burn your hand. Pulse the blender a few times before puréeing. Add the puréed vegetables to the stock pot and warm. When ready to serve, adjust the salt and add pepper to taste. Serve in warmed soup bowls and with grated Parmesan cheese and croutons. Serves 6
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Love certainly is in the air in February and not just for people, but for skunks, too! As you may have unfortunately noticed, or smelled, adult skunks become more active and begin their breeding season in late February. They generally only become a nuisance when their burrowing and feeding habits conflict with humans. Even though they don’t truly hibernate, they do “den up” and like to burrow under low porches or buildings by entering foundation openings or utilizing the burrows left by other animals. It is entirely possible to be unaware that skunks have taken up residence under your porch or home until that foul smell becomes impossible to ignore. Adult skunks begin breeding in late February. Yearling females, (born in the preceding year) mate in late March. Gestation usually lasts 7 to 10 weeks. Older females bear young during the first part of May, while yearling females bear young in early June. There is usually only 1 litter annually. Litters commonly consist of 4 to 6 young, but may have from 2 to 16. Younger or smaller females have smaller litters than older or larger females. The young stay with the female until fall. Both sexes mature by the following spring. Skunks eat plant and animal foods in about equal amounts during fall and winter. They eat considerably more animal matter during spring and summer when insects, their preferred food, are more available. Grasshoppers, beetles, and crickets are the
adult insects most often consumed. Field and house mice are regular and important items in the skunk diet, particularly in winter. Rats, cottontail rabbits, and other small mammals are taken Sean when other food is Meiner scarce. Skunks have one Healthy distinguishing feature Home Pest Control, LLC that is both well known, (541) 570-0095 and well feared…you guessed it... their spray. Skunks are famous for spraying people and pets with their foul-smelling spray, which can shoot as far as 7 to 15 feet when they feel threatened! Their spray has the odor of rotten eggs or burnt rubber and can be sensed as far as a mile away upwind. Skunks are also a known carrier of rabies. For these reasons, it is a very good idea to keep them away from areas where people and domestic animals live. Here are a few ways to get rid of skunks and keep them from returning. Seal up areas where skunks can make a home such as low porches or decks and repair any foundation openings. Bury fencing 1 1/2 to 2 feet (0.4 to 0.6 m) where skunks can gain access by digging. Keep food away from skunks. Unfortunately, they will eat mostly anything they find edible. This includes trash, compost piles and dog and cat food. Also, be sure to pick up dead fruit that falls from your trees. Rid your home of mice and rats. If there are rodents in the yard, skunks will follow. Love Stinks continued on page 15
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Hello all! This is Anne Turner President and Owner of A Turning Leaf Home Medical Equipment. Spring time is once again upon us. While many people make a point to clean their homes, offices’, cars, and yards, it is important not to forget about your CPAP and BIPAP machines. While one doesn’t need to clean their CPAP machine as often as they replace their masks and tubing, it is a good idea to clean the device from time to time. Since the CPAP draws air in from its surroundings, this can cause it to become dusty, faster than other household items. Generally the CPAP is used by one’s bedside, and this accumulating dust may have an adverse effect on the health of you and your bed partner. The dust that has accumulated on the CPAP will cause the filter to become dirty, at a faster rate, and could also potentially cause electrical problems for the unit. In fact, if one doesn’t keep one’s CPAP machine clean, could result in the loss of the recommended 3-5 years of life expectancy of the breathing machine. All these undesirable consequences can be avoided simply by periodically making sure that your CPAP machine is free from dust and other germs that can accumulate over time. Here at A Turning Leaf Home Medical, we provide a CPAP device cleaning and inspection free of charge. We encourage our patients along, with anyone who uses a CPAP to stop by one of our family owned and operated offices and allow our staff to make sure your device/equipment are clean and in working order. This includes a device cleaning by one of our Home Medical Sleep
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Specialists. A Sleep Specialist will check to make sure your device is delivering the proper pressure, along with a chance for you have all questions that you have to be answered. In fact many BiPAP and CPAP clients may not even realize how important it is to regularly replace their supplies for their machine. The supplies which are listed below are designed to be disposable and need to be replaced as directed by your local Home Health Care Provider or manufactures suggested replacement schedule. This is very important in order to maintain proper therapy. Using your supplies past the recommended time is akin to letting one’s car go past the scheduled oil change causing wear and tear on the engine. This can actually be dangerous due to the delicate nature of the products used to make the CPAP supplies, such as masks and headgear. Mask leaking, filter clogs can jeopardize your health by allowing pollen and dust particles to be delivered into your airway. Imagine something as simple as an overstretched headgear causing pressure point sores and unnecessary and uncomfortable pain. Taking care of your CPAP is as important as Spring Cleaning, If you follow a few suggestions and make your important visits at least every 3-6 months with your local home care provider you will be able to enjoy the quality of life that CPAP machines provide. These are suggested and important
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Travel Spring is just around the corner and in the animal welfare world that means one thing – kitten season. Kitten season is that time of year when kittens are typically born, flooding shelters and cat rescue groups with newborns that are too young to be adopted. This presents numerous challenges for shelters and rescue groups who are faced with trying to find temporary homes for the kittens until they are old enough to be adopted. The shelter environment is not suitable for newborn kittens, as their immune systems are not yet developed, so they are highly susceptible to illness. It’s always ideal to keep kittens with their mom until they are at least 6 weeks old. Fostering is a great way to help shelters through kitten season. During this time of year, the need for foster families dramatically increases. SafeHaven Humane Society can
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get as many as 50 to 70 calls each day about homeless cats and kittens. In addition to caring for animals too young to be adopted, foster families enable SafeHaven Humane Society to place animals into temporary homes if there isn’t space at the shelter or for injured dogs and cats. Giving these animals a little extra training, attention and socialization or time to grow and heal allows us to be able to help even more animals. Want to help? For more information about SafeHaven Humane Society’s foster program and how you can participate, visit safehavenhumane.org and select the Volunteer tab or call Hannah at 541.928.6280. SafeHaven Humane Society is located at 33071 Hwy 34 SE in Albany, Ore.
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February was national pet dental month and so I thought I would write a short article highlighting some of the important facts regarding at home dental care and dental disease in our pets. Approximately eighty five percent or our patients have some degree of periodontal disease by the age of three. The process starts with the formation of plaque, which is a film of bacteria and saliva that forms on the enamel of teeth. If the film sets for long enough on the tooth it begins too react with minerals naturally found in our saliva and form rock hard tartar. As tartar forms oxygen levels drop near the surface of the tooth and this favors the growth of anaerobic bacteria that are more harmful. The bacteria and tartar begin to move under the come line causing gingivitis. This becomes evident as swelling and reddening along the gum line with bleeding often observed with just minor mechanical irritation. Seeing blood more frequently on chew toys can be a clue to the onset of periodontal disease in dogs. Once bacteria moves under gums they start to break down the ligaments and alveolar bone that hold the teeth in their sockets. Seventy percent of a tooth lives under the gum line. As this degradation takes place toxins and bacteria can leach into the blood and cause inflammation in the kidneys as well as damage to the valves of the heart. Feeding dry kibble helps reduce the rate of plaque formation but is in no way a substitute for brushing. Imagine if we gave up brushing our own teeth in favor or only eating crunchy food. Brushing is the ideal way to get rid of plaque before it
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His handsome face says it all! Take me home, please! Chevy is a 3-year-old terrier mix who is quite the loving little lap dog once he warms up to you! This sweet boy is a ladies man so does prefer women over men and he’d do best in a home with older children. Could your home be Chevy’s FUR-ever home?
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has a chance to mineralize into tartar and eventually move under the gums. This takes time and training. Ideally twice a day is best but I can definitely tell the difference between a dog that has its teeth brushed every other day and a dog that doesn’t get its teeth brushed at all. It’s easier to start training a young dog to accept a toothbrush. Use a brush with extra soft bristles. The first step is just getting them used to having their mouths manipulated. Gently using your finger or a piece of gauze to wipe the teeth in the same manner you will be using the toothbrush. After a couple of weeks of doing this daily to twice daily you should introduce the toothbrush. After your dog accepts the toothbrush you can introduce pet friendly toothpaste. Pet toothpaste comes in a variety of flavors and some have enzymes that help kill bacteria. Do not use toothpaste intended for people because the fluoride will make them ill. When brushing; try to focus on the outside of the upper teeth. Use elliptical motions angled at forty five degrees toward the gums. Try to get in 10 to 15 tight elliptical motions in before moving to the next area. Do not worry about brushing the insides of the teeth. Just focus on the outsides. If your pet refuses to accept a brush due to sensitive gums there are dental wipes that can be used to help remove plaque. If your dog already has moderate to severe periodontal then a full cleaning by a veterinarian will be necessary to give you a clean surface to start with. Never attempt to clean a dog’s teeth during the first week after a veterinary cleaning as gums are often too tender during this time. Adjunctive methods of keeping teeth clean should be used in addition to brushing Pet Teeth continued on page 15
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Memories With Spring just around the corner, it’s time to lighten up a bit. Since the beginning of movies there have been a number of popular comedy teams. Every major studio had at least one team and some of the studios had several. Many got their start by being inserted in feature dramas as comedy relief. Such was the case for Ted Healy and his Stooges at MGM. They would later lose Healy, whom I quite frankly, found annoying. They moved to Columbia pictures where they would spend nearly 25 years making a series of comedy short subjects through 1959. That catapulted them onto TV and a whole second career of making personal appearances and a number of feature films. The Stooges even made a big budget CinemaScope and Color by Deluxe film for 20th Centuty Fox: “Snow White and the Three Stooges”. Meanwhile, in 1940, Universal pictures discovered the old time vaudeville team of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello and put them in as supporting players in a movie about an insurance scam named, “One Night in the Tropics”, where they played second fiddle to Universal stars Robert Cummings and Peggy Moran. It didn’t take long for audiences to discover the boys and Universal quickly put them in
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a number of wartime comedies, along with the popular musical stars The Andrews Sisters. Movies with titles like “Buck Privates”, “In The Navy”, “Hold That Ghost” and others were filling Rick theaters in every city Rogers and town across the Movies country. and DVDs Abbott and Costello were Universal’s top money makers grinding out film after film. Occasionally, the boys would slip off to MGM, Warner Brothers, RKO or other independent producers for films including their only two movies in color, “Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd” and “Jack and the Beanstalk”. Then in 1949, Universal produced “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein”, their most popular film. That started a string of films in which the boys met all of the famous Universal studio monsters ending with “Abbott and Costello meet the Mummy”, their last film for Universal in 1956. All of their Universal classics are available in 8 movies sets from most internet sources. Others, including the Three Stooges shorts and features are also available from amazon.com, TCM and other sources. Try them out. You’ll have a hard time keeping from laughing out loud.
To reduce the benefits of working in a bookstore to a sole one is absurd, but perhaps I can highlight an aspect I very much enjoy: talking with customers about the books they have read, are reading, or want to read. Although popular modern fiction is commonly read, many of the classics are widely read. Other than the ubiquitous Jane Austen, the classic novel which might be most read is Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo. The most likely reason for this novel’s enduring popularity to a wide variety of readers (and I have many customers who tell me they loved reading it in the fourth or fifth grade, the age many of today’s kids are reading the equally long Harry Potter series), is that it succeeds on so many levels. Looking for a plotdriven novel of revenge? How about a complicated romance better than any soap opera? Political intrigue? Historical fiction? Good character studies? Looking for insights into men as instruments of divine will; the meaning and varieties of free will; faith in man versus faith in God; political freedoms versus freedom with political power; or any number of moral issues? They are all here. Take
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Pet Teeth continued from page 13 teeth. Dental chews are available to help “brushâ€? the plaque off teeth. When shopping for dental treats look for the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) seal of approval. Water additives that can be added to drinking bowls are also available to help reduce the numbers of plaque causing bacteria. There are also special prescription dental diets that can dramatically reduce plaque formation. If you have any question whether or not your pet has dental disease and whether or not certain products are safe and effective please talk to your regular veterinarian. Love Stinks continued from page 12 Drain any standing water. Standing water in a bucket or planter is a great place for a skunk to drink. Use floodlights. Skunks are nocturnal and hate too much light and will avoid it if possible. Remember, if you need advice or assistance removing those unwanted skunks from your home or yard‌Call Healthy Home Pest Control- 541-570-0095
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Theft & Taxes continued from page 11 Respond quickly using the contact information in the letter you received from the IRS so that we can begin to correct and secure your tax account. If you think you may be at risk for identity theft due to a lost or stolen purse or wallet, questionable credit card activity, an unexpected bad credit report or any other way, contact the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit toll-free at 1-800-908-4490. The IRS will then take steps to secure your tax account. The Federal Trade Commission also has helpful information about reporting identity theft. If you have information about the identity thief who used or tried to use your information, file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center. For more information – including how to report identity theft, phishing and related fraudulent activity – visit the Identity Protection home page on IRS.gov and click on the Identity Theft link at the bottom of the page. IRS Works to Protect Taxpayer Refunds, Detect and Resolve Identity Theft Cases The IRS takes identity theft-related tax fraud very seriously and realizes that identity theft is a frustrating process for victims. By late 2012, the IRS assigned more than 3,000 employees — more than double from 2011 — to work on identity theft-related issues. The IRS continues to enhance its screening process to stop fraudulent returns. During 2012, the IRS protected $20 billion of fraudulent refunds, including those related to identity theft, compared with $14 billion in 2011. The IRS recently announced that a year-long nationwide focus on tax refund fraud and identity theft has resulted in more than 100 arrests in 32 states and Puerto Rico. In January 2013 alone, the IRS targeted 389 identity theft suspects resulting in 734 enforcement actions. To learn more, see IRS Intensifies National Crackdown on Identity Theft on IRS.gov. CPAP continued from page 12
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