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Gary A Einhorn, The Entrepreneurial Ear

Now now offering a FREE 30 minute Meet and Greet session to Chamber members, to acquaint them with why it is important for Business owners to consider Business Consulting and how Gary can help them avoid red flags and improve their bottom line. The Entrepreneurial Ear has over 15 years of Business Consulting experience helping over 500 Businesses achieve their goals. He can be reached by email at garyae@gmail.com or 541292-6177. His web site is garyeinhorn.com

Oregon Community Credit Union

Redmond, join OCCU for Shred Fest 2023!

Securely shredding old documents is a safe way to prevent identity theft. OCCU, your new hometown credit union, is giving members the opportunity to destroy their sensitive documents and dispose of them securely. OCCU members and community, bring up to two boxes of your documents to our Redmond branch location between Apr. 7 and

May 15, and we’ll dispose of them for you.

Branch location address:

875 SW Rimrock Way Suite 100

Redmond, OR 97756

We recommend you shred old:

• Bank statements.

• Tax records.

• Receipts and files.

• Bills or invoices.

• Any other documents containing personal information.

Not an OCCU member?

Discover the benefits of joining the credit union movement: https://myoccu.org/ membership/membershipbenefits

Chris Walker, Mortgage Loan Representative - OCCU

100% Loan Program by OCCU

• Do not need to be a First Time Home Buyer

• NO Mortgage Insurance

• Up to $726,000

• Seller Concessions up to 3%

• Lock and Shop for 90 days at no cost

Chris Walker

Mortgage Loan Representative of Central Oregon

NMLS# 111704

541.280.8106 (Mobile)

541.681.6655 (Fax)

A Smile for Kids

Redmond, OR - A Smile for Kids (ASK), a non-profit organization that funds braces for children in all Oregon counties, thanks the Wildhorse Foundation for their generous $9,600 grant which will help provide orthodontic care for all children living within the four counties covered by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR).

The grant will help A Smile for Kids in its mission to provide strongly needed orthodontic care for children who otherwise have no access to braces. As part of the program, the recipients volunteer four hours per month in a communitybased organization and keep their grades in all classes at “C” or above. The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation is a critical partner for ASK, and this grant will allow us to continue to provide orthodontic care to children in this community who otherwise might not have access to it.

"We are grateful for the Wildhorse Foundation's generous support," said

Christian Moller-Andersen, executive director of A Smile for Kids.

"Their contribution will make a significant difference in the lives of children on the Umatilla Indian Reservation who need orthodontic care but cannot afford it. We look forward to continuing to work together to improve the oral health of more children in Oregon."

About Wildhorse Foundation: The Wildhorse Foundation was established January 1, 2001, for the purpose of formalizing charitable giving on behalf of the Wildhorse Resort & Casino and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Funds from the Wildhorse Foundation are used for education, public health, public safety, gambling addiction prevention, the arts, environmental protection, cultural activities, salmon restoration, and historic preservation. Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis with deadlines being January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1. For more information, visit TheWildhorseFoundation.com.

About A Smile for Kids: A Smile for Kids is a nonprofit organization based in Redmond, Oregon, that provides funding for braces to children in all Oregon counties. The organization's mission is to provide equitable access to orthodontic care to improve the self-confidence, health, and resilience of under-served youth throughout Oregon.

Contact: Christian MollerAndersen

A Smile for Kids

Email: cma@asmileforkids.org

Phone: (541) 280-4214

Website: www.asmileforkids. org

Select Care Dental

What is an All-on-4?

All-on-4 is a revolutionary approach to solving the problem of multiple missing teeth and reconstructing the mouth of a patient to restore full function. Losing teeth is an unfortunate situation that can arise due to a wide range of factors. It is a problem that must be dealt with appropriately in order to get the patient’s mouth back to full function. One of the most exciting and modern methods of achieving this goal is a procedure known as Allon-4. While traditional styles of dentures that simply sit on top of the gums are still very common, it’s not unusual for denture adhesives to loosen prematurely. Furthermore, the strength of the bond of denture adhesive limits what the wearer can eat, sometimes preventing the person from enjoying many of their favorite foods. In addition, there is one major drawback to traditional dentures that isn’t always apparent, and that is the gradual loss of bone density results from the absence of teeth from the jaw. When a tooth is in place in the jaw, pressure such as eating stimulates growth and strengthens the area by increasing the density of the jaw bones. When the teeth are lost, this pressure is reduced, and the bones begin to gradually lose density and strength over time. The All-on-4 dental implant solution offers a superior outcome in all of these respects, thanks to the secure adhesion created by directly embedding the anchoring dental implants into the jawbone. This approach works to provide the same stimulation as natural teeth in order to prevent the loss of bone density and maintain the strength of the jawbone. The stability provided by the implants also offers a much more solid connection for the replacement teeth. This means the patient can enjoy virtually any type of food without accidental separation of their teeth at any time. With all these advantages over other methods of replacement teeth and along with using the advance technology of X-Guide during the process, many patients are eager to learn more about what’s involved in the procedure and what their experience will be like. If you are interested in knowing more about All-on-4’s please give us a call. We look forward to seeing you. Select Care Dental 541-923-7633