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October 2017 Edition Revving Your Mind Not just Your Engine Inside This Edition: Jammin Dogs WOW.

Blondies Sweet Success Holiday Insights Adopt a Shelter Dog Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month Computer Learning Month Sarcastic Month Oct 1: Nat l

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1 October 2017 Edition Revving Your Mind Not just Your Engine Inside This Edition: Jammin Dogs WOW...What A Testimony Safety Tips for Night Driving From Your Friends at Du Fresne s Auto Repair Laugh Out Loud The Stumpers The Savings Hub Crazy Halloween Blondies Sweet Success Holiday Insights Adopt a Shelter Dog Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month Computer Learning Month Sarcastic Month Oct 1: Nat l Homemade Cookies Day Oct 1: World Vegetarian Day Oct 2: Name Your Car Day Oct 3: Techies Day Oct 5: Do Something Nice Day Oct 5: World Teacher s Day Oct 9: Columbus Day Oct 11: It s My Party Day Oct 12: Cookbook Launch Day Oct 13: Friday the 13th Oct 22: Mother-In-Law Day Oct 27: Frankenstein Friday Oct 30: National Candy Corn Day Oct 31: Happy Halloween Monday - Friday: 6AM - 5:30PM Saturday: 8AM - 5PM Want Some Savings? Don t Miss This Month s Exciting Deals! Hurry, Look Inside! (503) DuFresnesAutoRepair.com

DuFresne s Auto Service News Flash Jammin Dogs It s common practice among pet owners: put on some music when you leave the house, the notion being that the soothing strains will keep your little

Researchers found that when shelter dogs listened to music, they spent more time lying [down] and significantly less time standing. (Sounds like our teen years.

University of Wisconsin researchers found that felines respond to specially composed tunes featuring cat-friendly frequencies and largely ignore human music - much as they largely ignore humans.

2 DuFresne s Auto Service News Flash Jammin Dogs It s common practice among pet owners: put on some music when you leave the house, the notion being that the soothing strains will keep your little friend chill. Well, here s some DJ advice: Skip the Mozart and turn on the Marley. Researchers found that when shelter dogs listened to music, they spent more time lying [down] and significantly less time standing. (Sounds like our teen years.) The best results came when playing reggae or soft rock, which slowed the dogs heart rates. (Anyone who has mellowed out at a reggae fest is not surprised.) Alas, the same trick won t work for cats. University of Wisconsin researchers found that felines respond to specially composed tunes featuring cat-friendly frequencies and largely ignore human music - much as they largely ignore humans. :) Anything that happens enough times to irritate you will happen at least once more. ~ Anonymous WOW...What A Testimony! Ken And Ann Anderson: We've used DuFresne ever since we moved to the area. Great service. Alex Nielsen: Very helpful and understanding with my circumstance. I will refer all family and friends. Randy And Cindy Hudson: I trust DuFresne's to provide an accurate diagnosis for what's going on with my car and then fix it without adding on things I don't need. The people are friendly, and you can tell they're in it for the longterm relationships with customers. Ron Hall: Great service and great value. Dufresne's was able to take care of my car in less than a day. Let me know costs before they started working, and called me when finished. Thanks! Thomas Mangiaracina: Honest, uses quality parts, friendly and accommodating. Joelle Mascord: DuFresnes Auto Repair did a great job with my repair. I was able to bring my car in quickly and they called me with a diagnostic recommendation before any work was done. I will most definitely be back! Love the early hours!

3 October 2017 Edition Safety Tips for Night Driving Night driving can be a lot of fun. You can turn your music up loud, there's less cars on the road and less distractions. However, driving at night, especially longer distances can be tricky and have more dangers than daytime driving. Did you know that more crashes and auto accidents happen at night? It's true, there's about 1 and a half times more crashes at night than during daylight hours. The main issue that contributes to this is the decreased visibility you have at night. Not only is your depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception less at night, but road markings and signs are simply harder to see at night. The older you get, the more trouble you may have with driving at night, since a 50- year-old will need more light to see than a 20-year-old driver. Fatigue can also be a factor, for both old and young people. Here are some essential safety tips to help you drive at night with less worry: 1. First, always make sure that your mirrors and windows are clean, as any dirt or dust on these areas will increase the glare you get from lights and oncoming cars. Also make sure your headlights and tail lights are clean to make sure others can see you. Whenever you stop for gas, make it a habit to clean your windshield. 2. Speed is a big factor in crashes, so be sure to obey the speed limit at night. In addition, visibility, even with your high beams on, is much less at night so obeying the speed limit is critical to be able to stop for any obstacles in time to avoid them. 3. Since there's a lot of glare at night, you'll want to check your side and rearview mirrors frequently, this can help lower eyestrain and keep your eyes focused. 4. Never drive when you are sleepy. Drivers who are sleepy are almost as dangerous as drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you're sleepy, stop and get a cup of coffee to make sure you stay awake, or take a nap in your car until you feel refreshed enough to drive again. 5. Should you have car trouble, always pull over to the shoulder of the road and make sure to turn on your hazard lights so others can see you. 6. Watch the roadsides for the reflection of any animal's eyes. You'll be able to stop or slow down more easily if you spot them before they run into the road. 7. Use your high beams and fog lights only at appropriate times. Don't use high beams if there are oncoming cars or fog lights if it isn't foggy. 8. It's smart to be a defensive driver at night, especially on weekend nights, due to the higher risk of encountering drunk drivers. 9. Lastly, put down that cellphone. It's an even worse distraction at night than during the daytime.

DuFresne s Auto Service News Flash Are You Ready for Halloween? The Great Pumpkin Special We ve put together one GREAT Special to celebrate October!

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5 October 2017 Edition The Stumpers SUDOKU: Fill in the grid with digits in such a manner that every MAZE: You must find your way out in one line. Now No cheating or erasing. :) Hint Sudoku answers included within this edition.

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Let s say you drive a well-worn vehicle, something with an odometer that s been around the planet a few times. Is special high-mileage oil worth the extra price compared to a conventional lubricant?

Over time the rubber components inside a powerplant can become brittle and shrink; small cracks can even form. All of this decay can lead to seepage and leaks. High mileage oil has seal conditioner.

8 Let s say you drive a well-worn vehicle, something with an odometer that s been around the planet a few times. Is special high-mileage oil worth the extra price compared to a conventional lubricant? Having a car or truck that marks its territory, so to speak, is often the result of seal degradation. Over time the rubber components inside a powerplant can become brittle and shrink; small cracks can even form. All of this decay can lead to seepage and leaks. High mileage oil has seal conditioner. Conditioner makes seals more flexible & can cause the seal to expand slightly. This helps stop seals from leaking. High mileage oil cost a bit more, but if your car has been around the block a few hundred thousand times, the benefits can be well worth the added expense. Valvoline's product features extra anti-wear additives as well as additional dispersants and detergents to help break up sludge and keep things clean. Regular maintenance and using High Mileage Oil will help maintain your vehicle in top condition and will help keep the repair bills down. The folks at Valvoline recommend you make the switch at 75,000 miles. Join our High Mileage Club and Receive a $25.00 Coupon. Send Your Name, Phone Number, Year, Make & Model of Vehicle & to TeesWorld23@gmail.com Must have a vehicle with 75,000 miles or more. Full article can be found at Autoguide.com Written by Craig Cole May 16th, 2014

Crazy Halloween Blondies Get ready to use that leftover Halloween candy! Use up extra candy bars, peanut butter cups, candy corn, chocolate and more of your Halloween stash in this sweet recipe.

2/3 cup milk chocolate M&M's, divided 2/3 cup chopped candy corn, divided 2/3 cup coarsely chopped miniature pretzels, divided 2/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided 2/3 cup

baking pan with parchment paper, letting ends extend up sides; grease paper. 2. In a large bowl, beat melted butter and brown sugar until blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla.

9 Crazy Halloween Blondies Get ready to use that leftover Halloween candy! Use up extra candy bars, peanut butter cups, candy corn, chocolate and more of your Halloween stash in this sweet recipe. Ingredients 1 cup butter, melted 2 cups packed brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped pecans, divided 2/3 cup milk chocolate M&M's, divided 2/3 cup chopped candy corn, divided 2/3 cup coarsely chopped miniature pretzels, divided 2/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided 2/3 cup butterscotch chips, divided 1 jar (12 ounces) hot caramel ice cream topping October 2017 Edition Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 375. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment paper, letting ends extend up sides; grease paper. 2. In a large bowl, beat melted butter and brown sugar until blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to brown sugar mixture, mixing well. Stir in half of the pecans, M&M's, candy corn, pretzels, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. 3. Spread into prepared pan. Bake minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. 4. Spread caramel topping over bars; sprinkle with remaining pecans, M&M's, candy corn, pretzels, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Lifting with parchment paper, remove from pan. Cut into bars. Yields: 2 dozen Because of you, we are able to continue servicing our amazing guests! THANK YOU To Our Referral Customers of the Month Megahn Fogle Jeremy Bercola Every customer is special and each month, someone makes our day much brighter. Customer of the Month Harry Han

DuFresne s Auto Service News Flash Sweet Success One Quarter Of All The Candy Sold Annually Is For Halloween Night Yes, no matter how much

As a country, we consume 20 million pounds of candy corn a year.

10 DuFresne s Auto Service News Flash Sweet Success One Quarter Of All The Candy Sold Annually Is For Halloween Night Yes, no matter how much we eat for Christmas and Thanksgiving, Halloween has cornered the market on candy. As a country, we consume 20 million pounds of candy corn a year. Handing out Halloween treats is the perfect excuse to eat some too, as four-in-ten (41%) adults admit that they sneak sweets from their own candy bowl. And if you re a kid, hang on to your basket, because home is where the candy thief where 90% of parents admit to sneaking goodies from their kids Halloween trick-or-treat bags. But whether your stealing some, handing out some or having yours stolen, chances are you ll get your hands (or miss getting your hands) on a Snickers bar, it has been the number one Halloween candy for years. Sudoku Stumper Answer

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2 1/2 inch pieces 1 lb baby yellow potatoes cubed 3 tbs olive oil Salt and pepper 1

dried parsley 1 tsp dried thyme Instructions 1.

Put mixture into one large sheet of foil, or divide for individual packs.

11 October 2017 Edition Let us know if you liked this on Facebook. Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Pack Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds top sirloin steak, cut into 2 1/2 inch pieces 1 lb baby yellow potatoes cubed 3 tbs olive oil Salt and pepper 1 tbs minced garlic 1 tsp onion powder or 1/2 fresh onion 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried parsley 1 tsp dried thyme Instructions 1. In a large bowl combine ALL ingredients. Toss to combine 2. Put mixture into one large sheet of foil, or divide for individual packs. Wrap tightly to form packet. 3. Grill over high heat for about 10 min. on each side or until steak and potatoes are cooked through. Or 425 degrees for about min. or desired doneness.

12 This Free Issue of News Flash is sent by your friends at DuFresne s Auto Service NW Cornell Road Portland, OR (503) Dufresnesautorepair.com October 2017 Edition Revving Your Mind Not just Your Engine

A Guide To Baking For Cats.

A Guide To Baking For Cats. A Guide To Baking For Cats www.petsittersireland Table of Contents 1. Homemade Cat Treats: Chicken And Rice Cat Treats 2. Homemade Catnip Cat Treats: Catnip Delight 3. Homemade Cat Treats: Tuna Cat Balls