Thank-You From LKJH Cheerleaders
August 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment
(Pictured in no particular order) Danielle Bessee, Alyssa Clark-Ihrig, Breanne Durbin, Jordan Hampton, Destanee Henderson, Jennifer Henry, Tracie Little, Andie Lopez, Ashley Madrid, Andrea Minefee, Siara Stapleton, Shelby Steele, Melanie Tucker, Tori Wright, Jacelyn York, and Samantha Young.
FROM SILVER HILL
August 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
By Donna Anderson
Okay, okay, I am ready for this summer to be over. At least it has cooled somewhat, but not enough yet, and the nights are cooler for us at our altitude. But I do get tired of the hot weather, and am ready for it to be over. I love the mild days and cool evenings and at least it is better here than back in Indiana where I can still remember the humidity and the cold snowy and rainy winters.
But even with the hot summers, I’ll take Arizona, cool, rain and all. I think the best part of Arizona for me is the mountains and the beautiful scenery, the creeks bubbling along and all the wildlife. I noted in a story in the daily paper that the bighorn sheep have recovered from their scarcity – and I know this is true in the mountains in eastern Arizona around Clifton, Morenci and the Blue Mountain area. If you drive over to Morenci and on up the Coronado Trail you will have a very good chance of seeing them and that is a treat.
Now I just want to say a note about the Gila County Fair. When we lost our state funding, little did we dream at how much everyone would come through this year in helping us have a good fair. BUT, I need to add that I really knew that our community would come through for us – it is that kind of place.
When Guy and I retired, people asked us if we were moving to the mountains, and my standard answer was, “Why would we?” Globe is such a great place and the people are friendly, Everyone helps when help is needed and there just is nothing better.
I am going to make my column short this week because I think I have said it all.
Thanks – all of you.
Dear Maggie
August 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Dear Maggie,
My brother Jac-Jac and I moved to Globe from Minnesota. We like being outside, but I’ve seen some pretty scary bugs out here. I have heard my owner call them scorpions. There are snakes and some of the biggest spiders I have ever seen. Do I need to do something or tell my owner he needs to have some type of kit on hand in case we get bit? Will Jac-Jac and I die otherwise? Sometimes our vet is closed.
Scaredy Cat Dog,
Ethan
Dear Ethan,
Dog gone right they are scary! Although not all scorpions are considered deadly venomous (except to insects, their main source of food), you shouldn’t take a scorpion sting lightly. The venom of a scorpion contains digestive enzymes, which can cause extreme pain. The venom of one particular scorpion, Centruroides exilicauda, contains digestive enzymes as well as venom toxic to the nervous system. This species of scorpion is usually found in the southwestern United States. Fortunately, stings by this scorpion are rare.
The effect of the sting often varies with the size of the pet. If prompt veterinary treatment is not administered, pets bitten by this scorpion may not survive. If it makes you feel any better, neither I nor any of my dog friends have gotten sick or died from a scorpion or spider bite. Snakes however are another story. Be sure your owner keeps the yard clear of debris if possible. Smaller dogs or older dogs are more at risk of dying if bit. Ask your vet about an antivenom vaccine for you and Jac-Jac. A snakebite is always an emergency, but again, I have many dog friends who have been bit and survived, even without medical care. My sister Molly was bit and she is feistier than ever!
Sincerely a Scaredy Cat Too,
Maggie
Keeping it Together
August 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
By David Rice M.A., M.A. L.P.C.
driceonline@yahoo.com
How do we know if we are in a healthy relationship? Being in a healthy relationship means first, loving and taking care of you, before, and while in a relationship. If your focus is on the other person and you neglect yourself, this is not healthy. Likewise, if you ignore the other person and care only for yourself, it is unhealthy too.
Why the focus on you? Isn’t this selfish? When taken to extremes, it can be very selfish. Taking care of yourself means that you keep yourself healthy, both physically and emotionally. Part of a relationship means some sacrifice for the greater good, but sacrificing your needs entirely for another person gets old real fast.
Next, being in a healthy relationship means respecting individuality, embracing differences, and allowing each person to be themselves. If you feel pressured to change to meet someone else’s expectations, you are not in a healthy relationship.
If you feel that you need to be critical of your partner or change him or her, this is not healthy.
When we enter relationships, we need to understand that changing your partner is generally not a good option. lf you want to rescue someone, then do it, but don’t try to change them once you are entangled with them. it’s not fair to them and it’s not healthy for you.
Why not look for someone who has the qualities you are looking for? Don’t look at a potential mate and say to yourself, “I could really love him/her if he/she would lose 20 lbs.’’ Don’t count on you wife or husband staying the some shape after years together. Make sure the one you’ve got is really the one you want. If not, then keep looking until you’re happy.
I’m out of space, so I’ll continue this later.
See you next week
Meth Coalition Meets
August 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
By Mike Casillas and Wayne Henderson