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    Stinky’s Riddles- December 2016

    Are you smarter than Stinky?   Which one of the following doesn’t belong in this group? Uncle, Cousin, Mother, sister, father, aunt.   Email your answers to Stinky by January 5, 2017 and if you are correct you will be entered in a drawing for your choice of either a $10 Starbucks’s gift card, or $10 Regal […]

    December 13, 2016

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    Which Home Alarms Do You Need?

    Technology has made home alarms of all kinds — from security to smoke, radon to radiation — more accessible than ever. Many of them can be configured to work together, and some even alert you to trouble through your phone or other mobile device so you can feel confident even when you’re out of the […]

    December 1, 2016

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    Stinky’s Riddles- November 2016

    Are you smarter than Stinky?   How can you throw a ball and make it stop and come back to you without it touching anything or having anything attached to it. Email your answers to Stinky by December 1, 2016 and if you are correct you will be entered in a drawing for your choice of either a […]

    November 18, 2016

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    November 2016 “Give Back” Referral Announcements

    We will donate $20 for every referral we receive in November to Smidget Animal Rescue.  Smidget Rescue specializes in finding homes for small dogs under 25 pounds, like Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Poodles, and mixes of all sorts. You know, “Super Midgets!”

    Smidget Rescue is a small organization with one founder and several volunteers. They have re-homed over 1000 dogs since their 2012 inception. Their dogs come from high-kill shelters in California, Eastern Washington, and locally. They are the homeless and forgotten dogs.

    November 18, 2016

  • Burglary Prevention: Should You Leave the Lights On?

    It seems like a no-brainer to leave the lights on outside your home to deter burglars while you’re away (or even while you’re asleep). But does that really work? Or, is it just a waste of electricity — particularly this time of year, when the days keep getting shorter and shorter? Those answers can differ […]

    November 17, 2016

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    Is It Time to Winterize Your RV?

    So, you’re not a year-round RV-er, or, at least not yet. (One can dream!) Which means another RV season is coming to a close. With cool fall and winter weather on the way, now is the time to make sure your rig will be ready when spring returns and you can hit the road again. […]

    November 4, 2016

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    October 2016 “Give Back Referral Announcements”

    We want to thank the following people for referring to A&M during September: Shelly Anderson Gina Baxter Catherine Boyle Harold Carlson Ammon Gitau Dale Jenson Mike Lind- 2x Miguel Lopez Jordan palady Carlo Papini Jim Steig Katrina Stuckey-2x Shannon Zeller   Thank you for all the referrals!  Your referrals are the best compliment you can […]

    October 17, 2016

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    Stinky’s Riddles- October 2016

    Are you smarter than Stinky? Mr Jones sold his custom dog house for $4,000 and then bought it back again for $3,500, and sold it again for $4,500. The house is only worth the amount he paid for it. How much did he gain?   Email your answers to Stinky by October 31, 2016 and if […]

    October 10, 2016

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    Help Your Dog Love Apartment Living

    Apartment living can have many advantages: low maintenance, close to work and entertainment, and ease of changing residence. But, if you’re a dog owner, apartment living can present some difficulties. You probably won’t have your own yard for him to play in, and your inside space may be somewhat compact. However, with enough exercise, stimulation, […]

    September 28, 2016