Toys for Tots!

Posted on December 6, 2010 by

U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program

The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community.

This holiday season, there is an estimated 5,000 children in the Mid-Columbia in which the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is trying to collect toys for.  The age range of toys needed is for 10 years and younger. They try to get each child a stuffed animal, one nice gift and two less expensive gifts with totals around $70 to $80 per child.  They know times are tough, but at this point they want to get all they can get in order to provide all 5,000 children with toys.

If you are in the area and are able to donate, please drop off toys at one of the following U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots locations.

BENTON CITY WA
AMERICAN LEGION / 908 Dale Ave

RICHLAND WA
WAL-MART / 2801 DUPORTAIL
BIG LOTS / 1743 G.W. WAY
TY”S TAVERN / 3880 Van Geisen St
PURCISION POOCH / 1257A Guyer Ave
APPLE BEES / 43 Columbia Pointe Dr
VFW POST 7952 / 1369 GWY
AREVA / 2101 Horns Rapid Rd
CHUCKY CHEESE / 1300 N. Columbia Center BLVD

KENNEWICK WA
TOYRUS /  1321 N. COLUMBIA BLVD SUITE 821
BIG LOTS / 3019 W. KENNEWICK AVE.
GRANNY’S BUFFET / 6821 WEST CANAL DRIVE
FULL  THROTTLE MOTORCYCLE SHOP /135 VISTA WAY SUIT E
APPLE BEES / 606 N. Columbia Center BLVD
OLD COUNTRY BUFFETT / 1321 N. Columbia Center BLVD
COLUMBIA VALLEY CHIROPRACTIC / Center 2411 S. Union St STE C
GRANDRIDGE DENTAL / 7103 W. Grandridge Ste G
MARINE RECRUITING STATION / 8390 W. Gage Blvd
DSHS / Canal and Edison
TRI CITITES COUNTRY CLUB / 314 Underwood St
LOCAL 112 IBEW / 2637 W. Albany Ave
TOYOTA
HARLEY DAVIDSON
KNDU / 3312 W. Kennewick Ave
KIMOS

PASCO WA
WAL-MART / 4820 NORTH ROAD 68
AMERICAN LEGION / 1029 W. Sylvester
MC CURLEY CHEVY / 1325 N. Auto Plex Way

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Old Cleaning Myths Debunked

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

 

Old Myth: Washing dishes by hand is more energy efficient.

The Truth: New Energy Star rating dishwashers actually use less energy, water and soap.

 

Old Myth:  It is great to clean windows and mirrors with crumpled newspaper.

The Truth:  This may have used to be the case; however, new paper and ink formulas may cause mudges on your mirrors and windows.  It is best to use paper towels or microfiber cloth.

 

Old Myth:  Hairspray is great in removing ink stains.

The Truth: When the key ingredient in hairspreay used to be alcohol, this often worked.  More recently, hairspray is made with low-alcohol or alcohol free ingredients.  When removing ink stains it is best to use undiluted rubbing alcohol or a stain removal product specifically made for ink stains.

 

 

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Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 24, 2010 by

For those of you who are traveling,
be careful this Thanksgiving!!!

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The snow is here……

Posted on November 22, 2010 by

Winter is here! 

 

 

 

And so are the Weekly Real Estate Stats from

Distinctive Properties….

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New Richland Winery…Coming Soon!

Posted on November 17, 2010 by

Along Hwy 240, you may notice a large plywood building shell, partly painted blue.  This spring, that building will be transformed to Thomas O’Neil Cellars.  Construction began in August for the 3,000 square foot building that will include a tasting room, production facility, and outdoor patio and stage. 

Owner, Tom O’Neil, had a passion for viticulture when his college, Michigan State University, created a certificate program for it.  He comleted his internship at Chateau Ste. Michelle in Patterson and has been working with wine ever since. 

They will be concentrating on mostly red wines like cabernet, syrah, and merlot; however, they will also feature chardonnay and Riesling.  Future plans also consist of holding small concerts and events next summer. 

For more information, find him on his upcoming website, www.thomasoneilcellars.com, find him on Facebook or call 737-0851

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Need a Good Laugh?

Posted on November 16, 2010 by

Are you needing a good laugh???

Comedian, Brad Upton will be in the Tri-Cities November 18-20 at the Jack Didley’s Comedy Club.  Before Upton began performing on the comedy circuit, he was an elementary teacher in Pasco.  Since then, he has opened for celebrities such as Joan Rivers, Johnny Mathis and Pam Tillis.  He has appeared on many cruise lines, the Bob and Tom Show, Mid-Life Crisis Comedy Show and MTV’s Half-hour Comedy Hour. 

Showtime is 8:30 p.m
November 18-20, 2010
Admission is $12 in advance or $15 at the door
Advance tickets are available at Jack Didley’s Comedy Club, 109 W. Kennewick Ave
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Weekly Stats are here……

Posted on November 15, 2010 by

It’s that time of the week again.  The Weekly Real Estate Statistics from Distinctive Properties, Inc. are now available. 

Check them out here… http://www.distinctiveprop.com/files/files/11.15.2010Stats.pdf

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Thank You to our Veterans!!!

Posted on November 11, 2010 by

In an October post, we informed the community about the Tri-City Herald’s project in collecting vintage photos of veterans.  Now, the herald is reporting that they recieved over 400 bits of information and photos.  Here is a sneak peek of what was submitted:

 William J. Bair’s: “After V-E Day, we were quickly shipped from Czechoslovakia to the South Pacific where hundreds of ships had assembled for the invasion of Japan. With the atomic bombs forcing Japan’s surrender, our mission changed and we went into Japan as part of the Army of Occupation.

“Having witnessed the size of the invasion force and seen some of the preparations in Japan to defend against the invasion, I am certain that, had the invasion occurred, the casualties among the Japanese would have far exceeded the 170,000 in Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the casualties for the invading forces also would have been astronomical.

“Ironically, after returning home and earning a Ph.D. in radiation biology at the University of Rochester School Of Medicine in 1954, I came to Hanford where much of my research was directed to understanding the health consequences of inhaling plutonium … (some of which) very likely came from the B Reactor, which produced plutonium for the Nagasaki bomb that helped save my life and hundreds of thousand others.”

Also,

“Philip Vinnedge joined the Army in September 2009 and was deployed to Afghanistan on Sept. 30, 2010. He had been there 16 days when an IED took his life. He died on Oct. 13, 2010. He was 19 years old. His parents, David and Julie Vinnedge, were raised in Connell.”
Some stories have a happy ending, while others were not so lucky.  Either way it is truly amazing that our Veteran’s work to protect our country everyday.  You can see the photos and stories on the Tri-City Herald’s website, or buying picking up a copy of today’s paper!

THANK YOU VETERANS!!!!!

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Weekly Real Estate Statistics

Posted on November 9, 2010 by

Here are the Weekly Real Estate Statistics provided by

 

http://bit.ly/a2V2v6

 

 

 

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