March 20, 2013
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Who gives you good service?
Caught giving good service: It’s that time again. It’s time to recognize the people with the power to brighten — and potentially ruin — our days with one cheerful or blistering comment.
Word on the Street: Ruggles gets nod from patients, pros
Tip of the hat to Catherine Ruggles, a physical therapist with Visiting Health Services in The Dalles for being named the therapist of the year by the Oregon Association for Home Care. Ruggles provides therapy in both Sherman County and the south end of Wasco County. Some of her patients report feeling much more hopeful after physical therapy intervention.
Word on the Street: Dialysis center celebrates grand opening May 8
A new beginning: Fresenius Medical Care North America is celebrating the launch of its new dialysys clinic in The Dalles with an open house Wednesday, May 8, from 3 to 6 p.m.
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Maslow in action: If you’ve never heard of Maslow’s Heirarchy of Needs, it’s the idea that human motivation is prioritized starting with basic human needs like food, water, breathing, etc., moving on to safety. Only when those fundamental needs are fulfilled can human beings move on to higher motivations like love and belonging, self-esteem and self-actualization (morality, creativity, problem-solving, etc.).
Word on the Street: 73 years looks good on them
Still youthful after 73 years: At the age of 73, every anniversary is something to celebrate and that’s what Sawyer’s True Value and Just Ask Rental is doing this week through Sunday April 21.
Word on the Street: A few ideas on your tourism role
Possibilties, not guarantees: Tour boats begin mooring at the Union Street marine terminal just a week from today. Every other Monday overnight stays begin the week after that on April 22. Those facts don’t guarantee the passengers will drop by any particular store in The Dalles, but Dolores Habberstad has a few suggestions that can help make the prospect more enticing — without costing an arm and a leg.
Word on the Street: The Golden Rule of good business
A good rule of business: This week is National Golden Rule Week, based on the simple biblical tenet “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.”
Word on the Street: With spring come thought of cherries
Show your best cherry face: Friday is the last day to enter the Cherry Enchantment Window Decorating contest for Northwest Cherry Festival. The Cherry Festival theme is “Cherry Enchantment,” which should be good inspiration for local store window imagination.
Set goals and feel good about them
Spirit month: March is Employee Spirit Month. Consultant Steve McClatchy says businesses can energize their employees by supporting or helping them set, pursue and accomplish their own personal and professional goals. “Movement toward goals and improvement in our lives is what alleviates stress, creates a feeling of balance, and keeps your workforce feeling refreshed and energized,” McClatchy said.
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