Archive for May, 2011
Happy Memorial Day to All!
Memorial Day is a time to reflect on all family members who have gone before us. It is also a time to realize that the freedoms we enjoy in this glorious country have come to us at great price.
Many heroic men and women have given their lives so that we can live in the liberty found in no other country on earth. I could not be more grateful to these selfless souls and their comrades whose bodies and/or minds will be forever scarred for their sacrifices made for our American way of life.
Our lives, our liberty, and our pursuit of happiness could only be possible because of our military, the best.
I believe that Memorial Day, being the first unofficial weekend for the summer season, should be enjoyed. I also believe many people view this holiday as merely a three-day weekend. As citizens of the United States of America, we should all reflect on why we enjoy our freedoms.
Our family made our annual Memorial Day trip to the cemetery. My wife’s older sister died in 1999 from Multiple Sclerosis. We visited and prayed over her grave. As a family, we visited a second cemetery where my wife and I plan to be buried (hopefully, not in the near future). The day was sunny and cool and both cemeteries felt like places to be reflective.
We talked as a family about whether or not land, often in the middle of cities, should be used for cemeteries. Are we wasting land that could be made available for more productive uses? Should everyone be cremated? Our consensus came down to a few thoughts. Cemeteries are much like parks. They are places to relax, reflect, meditate, and enjoy. And cremation is also a choice anyone can make. Ashes can then be interred or scattered. Again, in this country how we are laid to rest is a choice, a freedom all of us can make as we wish.
Memorial Day is most certainly a day filled with sadness and pride. Memorial Day is a significant holiday in our yearly calendar and should always remain as such. It is a holiday we need to thoughtfully observe. It is a holiday that builds family memories. It is a time to nurture patriotism and gratitude.
Thanks for reading and blogging!
Smile often,
Dr. James G. Hood
Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S.
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Welcomes Patients from Age 2 to 102!
James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.
507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-1
Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576 USA
Phone: (509) 928-9100 | Fax: (509) 928-0414
Email: drhood@drhood.com
Websites: www.drhood.com, www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalley.com
Blogs: www.drjamesghoodblog.com, www.dentalhealthandnutritionblog.com, www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalleyblog.com
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Fluoride – Topical and Systemic Treatments
Fluoride is one of the most abundant and chemically reactive elements on earth. Many foods (including certain teas, red wines, meat, fish, eggs and cheeses) contain high amounts of fluoride. Everyone ingests at least trace amounts of fluoride on a regular basis. Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that strengthens teeth.
Fluoride can be taken in one of two ways: topically and systemically. Topical applications of fluoride include toothpastes, mouth rinses, and fluoride treatments in a dental office. Systemic fluoride is taken as a tablet or added to the diet as mentioned above or added to something ingested (i.e., water fluoridation).
Water fluoridation is the process of adjusting the fluoride content in local water facilities to the recommended dose for optimal dental health. Hundreds of fluoridation studies, from more than 20 countries, have proven the effect of optimal fluoride levels in local diets at reducing tooth decay. In some communities fluoride needs to be reduced (taken out) from local water supplies, and in other communities it is added to water supplies to create optimal fluoride concentration.
There are still a few areas (i.e., Spokane, WA) which have virtually no naturally occurring fluoride in local water supplies and civic leaders have chosen (I believe unwisely) not to add fluoride to the community water. In such a case, your family dentist can prescribe fluoride tablets in the optimal concentration for local water supplies to prevent decay in residents.
Again, numerous studies have shown that fluoridated water, at an optimal level recommended for decay prevention in teeth, is completely safe.
Application of fluoride to teeth (both systemically and topically), along with pit and fissure sealants, are the two best preventive measures in reducing or preventing decay in teeth.
Fluoride does not replace flossing but, as part of a good oral hygiene program, can go a long way in helping to reduce or eliminate tooth decay.
Keep Smiling!
Dr. James G. Hood
Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S.
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Welcomes Patients from Age 2 to 102!
James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.
507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-1
Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576 USA
Phone: (509) 928-9100 | Fax: (509) 928-0414
Email: drhood@drhood.com
Websites: www.drhood.com, www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalley.com
Blogs: www.drjamesghoodblog.com, www.dentalhealthandnutritionblog.com, www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalleyblog.com
www.jamesandkarenhoodfoundationblog.org, www.sjogrensblog.org
Online Store: www.dentalhealthandnutritionstore.com
Organic, Artisan Goat Cheese For Sale!
Mountain Valley View Farm is Now Selling
Organic, Artisan Goat Cheese!
Our delicious, creamy cheese is handmade on our farm from the sweet, rich organic milk produced by our small herd of Nubian dairy goats. We offer a soft, natural chèvre as well as four flavored varieties: Garlic, Sundried Tomato, Black Olive, and Green Olive. Each of our delightful cheeses is perfect to spread on crackers or to add a special touch to any meal.
Like goat milk, goat cheese is not only tasty, it is very healthy and nutritious. It is lower in calories, fat, and cholesterol than cheese made from cow milk, and has a higher content of important vitamins and minerals such as calcium and Vitamin A. It is also a significant source of protein Furthermore, it is easier to digest than cow cheese and can be eaten by those with sensitive stomachs, including infants and many people who are lactose-intolerant.
Goats were some of the first domesticated animals in the world, and goat cheese is possibly the oldest manmade dairy product, with a history that stretches back thousands of years. Although we in the United States have come to rely more heavily on dairy from cows, goat milk and cheese is a staple in the rest of the world, prized for its unique flavor and excellent nutritional values. Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc. is proud to continue this ancient tradition by crafting the highest quality artisan chèvre to tantalize and satisfy your tastebuds.
Pricing & Information
$7.00 + Shipping & Handling
One 6 oz. goat cheese log, any flavor
$25.00 + Shipping & Handling
Variety pack of 4 cheese logs, any combo of flavors
$60.00 + Shipping & Handling Bulk tub 4 lbs goat cheese, available in chèvre
Worldwide shipping is available. Goat cheese can be purchased on any of the Mountain Valley View Farm sites, or you may call 509-928-1800 for more information.
http://www.mountainvalleyviewfarm.com
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Mountain Valley View Farm is a small family farm serving the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area with healthy, farm fresh produce and more. We are located in beautiful Spokane Valley.
Janelle Turcotte Hired to Teach at St. John Vianney School
Hi, All. We received this news about our daughter Janelle Karina Hood Turcotte. This letter was sent out today about Janelle being hired by St. John Vianney Catholic School as the 8th grade homeroom teacher, and we are proud! Congratulations, Janelle!!
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8th Grade Teacher Update
May 17, 2011 08:00:00
By Kelly Witt
Dear St. John Vianney Families,
Over the course of the past few weeks the staff has met and discussed the applicants for the 8th grade homeroom position. The interview team consisted of Mr. Pelkie, Ms. Milne, Mr. Hartely, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Palmer, and Miss Tami. Some key areas we were looking for in a candidate included the years of teaching experience, success with teaching 6th grade math, pre-algebra, algebra, and 7th and 8th grade science. In addition, we were looking for someone who has experience with Gonzaga Prep’s entrance exams and honors programs. There were many qualified candidates, however, one candidate not only met those requirements but also teaches summer school at Gonzaga Prep. After much deliberation and a unanimous vote by the team, it is with great pleasure that I announce the hiring of Janelle Turcotte as the 8th grade homeroom teacher.
Mrs. Turcotte has three years teaching experience and her previous position included teaching 7th and 8th grade science, pre-algebra and algebra. Not only does she have experience with Gonzaga Prep’s entrance exams and honors programs, she teaches Algebra I, Geometry, and science in Prep’s summer program. Her experience teaching these key subject areas at Prep will provide our students with the best education possible in the areas of math and science. The combination of teaching currently in the middle school as well as her teaching experience at the high school level is an excellent combination so our students will not only be prepared for high school but the programs we have in place will continue to be of the highest caliber.
Not only is Mrs. Turcotte prepared to continue teaching your child with the highest of standards, she is enthusiastic, energetic, and will motivate the students to perform at their highest abilities. She is eager to build relationships with both the students and the families of St. John Vianney. I know once you have the opportunity to meet her, you, too, will be blown away with her content knowledge, warm and welcoming personality, and will have trust in her ability to maintain the high standards St. John Vianney has in place.
If you have any further questions regarding Mrs. Turcotte please feel free to talk with myself, or any one of the committee members.
Sincerely,
Rick Pelkie
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Thank you to Rick Pelkie, principal of St. John Vianney School, for sending out this fine letter. We are proud of our daughter Janelle.
James and Karen Hood
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