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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Happy Holidays from
Mike, Michelle, Bob, & Janice
Cascade Auto
& Light Truck Repair
243 S. Redwood Hwy.
592-4963
HUNDREDS OF VALLEYITES took advantage of the
annual Christmas Basket Program coordinated by
Celia Siemer Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Illinois Valley
‘For God sent not his Son into the world to
condemn the world; but that the world through
him might be saved.’
John 3:17
Family Resource Center. Donated food and toys were
distributed by volunteers to those needing a little as-
sistance. (Photo by ’Illinois Valley News’)
Wishing you and yours a very
Merry Christmas
and a
Happy New Year!
AN OPEN HOUSE was
held at Laurel Pines/
Illinois Valley Golf
Course clubhouse Satur-
day, Dec. 17. A buffet
table laden with various
culinary attractions wel-
comed guests.
Steve Lyons & Jim Frick
Century 21
Harris & Taylor
I personally like to imagine all human activities, in-
cluding science, as individual fingers of a palm. So
long as each of these fingers is connected with the
palm of basic human empathy and altruism, they will
continue to serve the well-being of humanity.
(Photo by
‘Illinois Valley News’)
- His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama -
Give yourself a priceless gift: SLEEP
During this busy holi-
day season, as you nestle
snug in your bed, forget the
presents yet to be wrapped
and settle your brain for a
long winter’s nap.
Sleep specialists say
that the best gift you can
give yourself this year is the
gift of sleep. According to a
study published in the Sep-
tember 2005 issue of the
journal “Sleep,” the average
sleep duration among U.S.
adults is only 6.9 hours per
night, and 39 percent get
less than the seven to nine
hours recommended by the
American Academy of
Sleep Medicine (AASM).
Add to that the extra
demands of the holiday sea-
son - shopping for gifts after
work, party preparation,
waiting until the kids are
asleep to wrap the gifts --
and it’s easy to see why
many people are more
sleep-deprived than ever this
time of year.
“We see more people in
sleep centers after the holi-
days because the hectic sea-
son took a toll on their
sleep,” said Dr. Donna
Arand, sleep specialist for
AASM. “You also will not
enjoy the holidays as much
if you are getting up early,
going to bed late and are
stressed out. You can’t be
your best holiday self if you
are fighting sleep depriva-
tion.”
AASM offers these sug-
gestions for better sleep dur-
ing the holiday season.
I will honor Christmas in
my heart, and try to
keep it all the year.
- Charles Dickens -
Take time to relax.
Even if you have a lot to do,
allow yourself to stop at a
certain point in the evening.
Giving your brain time to
wind down before bed will
help you sleep better.
Keep your sleep pattern
on schedule. Maintain a
regular bedtime and wake-
up time. Other regular ritu-
als, such as a warm bath, a
light snack or a few minutes
of reading, also may help.
Plan ahead for holiday
chores. Set aside time earlier
in the day to wrap gifts,
decorate the house, plan
your holiday menu and
similar tasks. To stay on
track, write these
“appointments” in your
daily planner.
Love eggnog? Avoid
too much alcoholic eggnog
or coffee at evening holiday
parties. Alcohol and caffeine
can inhibit your normal
sleep pattern.
For more sleep tips,
visit www.aasmnet.org.
News USA
Come to the Crossroads - It’s the right choice!
Crossroads Animal Hospital & Pet Supplies
Daniel Fiske, DVM
Practice Limited to small and exotic animals
Emergency service available
Don’t forget
the pets at
Christmas.
We also carry
a complete
line of
Pro Plan dog and cat food,
Visit our showroom and
plus food and water bowls,
find just the
milk for kittens and
right gift.
puppies, ear wash,
while-you-wait ID tags
and lots of
other
products.
We have a selection of
toys, snacks and goodies
for your little buddies.
Happy Holidays
From
Challenger Fence & Decks, LLC
Open weekdays (except Thursdays) 8:30 to 5
and Saturdays 9 to noon
421 Caves Hwy.
592-3222