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Work Mates started 32 years ago with two couples who had a vision of helping individuals and small business owners with miscellaneous personal and professional typ-ing and copying needs. In 1980, two childhood

friends who were born and raised in Rose-burg came home after college and, with their wives, purchased this copying business. Pau-la and Selina took on the day to day opera-tion of Work Mates while their husbands pursued other occu-pational endeavors. Between the four of them, they raised four children while success-

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great job satisfaction from helping people fi ne-tune their resumes or other job-related projects and appreciate hear-ing the “Thank Yous” from satisfi ed customers. Besides running the business, Paula and Selina are involved as co-presidents of the Douglas County Friends of Doernbecher which benefi ts Doernbecher Children’s Hos-pital. They co-chair an annual fundraising event that raises close to $90,000 a year to help Douglas County area children. Selina, Paula and their staff strive to create personal, conscientious service, as well as a friendly atmosphere for the community of Douglas County.

Central Coast Vacuum has been in business since 1965. It originated in Lincoln City by Paul and Alice Grayson. After their passing in the late months of 2007, their son Paul Grayson and son in-law Floyd Parsley took over the family business as partners.Paul Grayson was born into the business and Floyd Parsley was recruited by Grayson Sr. over 37 years ago.Central Coast Vacuum now has three generations working together. They have been in Sutherlin for over 15 years and are located at 110 East Central. The business is open 6 days a week and closed on Sunday.Central Coast Vacuum offers a full Service Department for most all makes and models of vacuum cleaners. We cherish our costomers because they are who keep us in business.For your vacuum cleaner needs, please come to us. We look forward to helping you.

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3 Generations–The News-Review, All in the Family Roseburg Oregon, Tuesday, April 13, 2010

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Oregon ToolMilo Anderson decided that what Douglas County needed was a good retail and service tool store. So after renting a building in Winston and taking on a partner, Oregon Tool & Supply opened its doors for the very fi rst time on October 1, 1983.The building was 12 feet wide and 24 feet long. Nine months later Oregon Tool & Supply expanded and moved to a Diamond Lake Blvd. location. After a few months, Milo bought out his partner.Five years after the expansion Milo married Joni Beesley. That same year Oregon Tool was the victim of an arson fi re. The insurance didn’t even begin to cover all the tools and equipment Milo had in stock. At that point he learned of the overwhelm-ing community support that Rose-burg had to offer.After the fi re, business owners stopped by to offer lumber, trucks, labor and more. It was that support that got Oregon Tool going again. Six days after the fi re, Milo leased a building one block away and Oregon Tool was there for four years. In October of 1992 Milo moved Oregon Tool to the current location at 276 SE Stephens Street.Through the years Milo and Joni had 2 beautiful daughters as their family grew. Danielle was born in 1988 and Andrea was born in 1992. At the same time, Oregon Tool has also grown to become the number one store for all Douglas County tool needs.The Next generation of our “tool family” has expanded. Danielle & Paul presented us with our fi rst grandchild, Dallas Milo, almost 2.

He is going to be spoiled, growing up in a tool (toy) store!Oregon Tool carries brand names like Makita, Porter Cable, Jet, Delta, Klein and Amana, as well as more than 240 additional top-quality name brands. With more than 16,000 square feet of fl oor space, the tool you’re looking for should be found.If they don’t have the tool that you’re looking for, the folks at Oregon Tool will do what it takes to help you out. Oregon Tool’s cus-tomer service can’t be beat. They are a factory authorized service center for more than 28 companies. They do the warranty work for all those companies in-house.In their spare time, in addition to doing the “family thing,” Milo says he and Joni enjoy riding their Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Milo has a rat bike and Joni has a much nicer and cleaner motorcycle. She insists it’s more fun driving her own bike!Everyone at Oregon Tool believes in supporting community events and activities. They help many charities in the area as well as schools, sports and children’s programs, church missionary trips and more. They are proud to be a part of this community.Oregon Tool has the merchandise selection typically found in a large business, but it’s quality service and fl exibility that set Oregon Tool apart as a local, family-owned business. Stop by Oregon Tool & Supply for free coffee, smiles and good advice. You’ll quickly see how they can help you. After 26 years in business, they must be doing something right.

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Tuesday, April 13, 2010–The News-Review, All in the Family Roseburg Oregon,

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Aug 1959 Aug 9th Phil Kaser and Florence Groshong opened Harvard Ave Drugs 2 days after the infamous “Roseburg Blast”. Due to the emergency of the city, we were asked if we could open early, even if not quite ready.

Sept 1959 By Sept. we were fi nally ready to offi cially have our “Grand Opening”. We had the 1st Drive Up Prescription window in the State of Oregon. We began as a pharmacy and gift store. We were open 9-9 Monday through Saturday, and 10-7 on Sunday. We had 24 hours emergency hours also. The only days of the year we were closed were Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

Phil worked all the hours, as a pharmacy cannot be open unless a pharmacist is on duty. Florence worked the week days 9-5. Jo, Phil’s wife, would bring his dinner down each day, and would work up front while he ate dinner and was able to be with his 3 girls.

After the fi rst few years we added an employee, then more as we grew. We also added a relief pharmacist one day a week so Phil could have a day off.

Early 1970’s Florence Groshong wanted to retire, so we purchased her share, and became sole owners. Still open the same days, except

changed Sunday hours to 12 to 7. We expanded to twice our size by knocking out a wall and remodeling.

Late 1980’s We purchased our fi rst computer. Really quite a change.

Early 1990’s We were able to occupy the entire building,

so again remodeled. At this time, Ron Noel, of West Side Pharmacy wanted to retire, so he contacted us, and we purchased his inventory. We also thankfully acquired his staff and loyal customers. We also started closing Sundays.

2009 We have always been at the same address, only expanding to now occupy the entire building. Our staff has grown to around 20 or more. Even though we are still not completely retired, we don’t work fulltime

2010 We are looking forward to a wonderful future. Thank you family, staff and customers Phil & Jo Kaser

Harvard Ave Drugs & Gifts Time Line–The News-Review, All in the Family Roseburg Oregon, Tuesday, April 13, 2010

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Ah, spring is in the air, the birds are singing, the fl owers are

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Before I arrived at Wildlife Sa-fari, I had a carefree life at a

Virginia zoo; I lived with my mom and dad and played all day long. One day I heard my keepers talk-ing about sending me somewhere else to start a new family. Boy, was I scared! But I listened carefully and heard them explain that in the 1800s there used to be 1.2 mil-

lion wild lions, but now there are less than 20,000 of us. So, to help the lion population, I had been selected for a noble role – to in-crease the survival and strengthen the genetic line of the majestic Af-rican lion!

In July 2009, my keepers in Virginia put me in a crate and

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my new keepers picked me up and drove me down to Wildlife Safari – what a ride!

Once we arrived at my new home, I have to

admit I was a little shaken, being in a new place and all. But, they put me right next door to my new mate, Sarabi, and it was love at fi rst sight, at least for me. She is about 2 years old and quite a splendid-looking li-oness. Arranged marriages are not too popular, but when survival is at stake, a good match can be a matter of life and death, so I hoped she would like me. I myself am a beautiful tawny color and have a cool ‘mohawk’ – I’m a pretty handsome guy

and I AM a future king after all! But Sarabi would have none of me – she growled, stalked me, and even tried to bite my head! Over the next six months I did my best to win her love but I wouldn’t re-ally know how she felt about me until we were together in the same enclosure.

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keepers put us together for the fi rst time. It was tough going; even though we’ve been neighbors for six months, my future queen still swiped at me and boxed my ears! I decided it would be best if I avoid-ed looking directly in her eyes and let her be the boss…. I’ll continue to be as nice as I can be. It’s been

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Twenty three years ago, Walt Taylor saw a need for a locally owned and operated funeral home to serve Douglas County. In 1987, he opened Taylor’s Family Mortu-ary in Winston. The Taylors have enjoyed living and working in the community where they raised two daughters, Leslie and Julie. Walt has always been an advocate of local business and is proud that

for many years he was one the few funeral homes in Oregon that was locally owned. Walt enjoys helping his community wherever he can, whether playing taps with his trum-pet for the VFW or helping at area cemeteries. Together with Ron Hanlin, Morris Pearson and Tyler Clark, Taylor’s Family Mortuary is ready to assist and help anyway they can.

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Infl ation was at 18%....Gasoline, was sold on odd and even days…that is if you could fi nd it…and fi nding ways to heat your home, without breaking the bank, became a full time job. The year was 1978, and Lyle and Judy Miller be-lieved that manufacturing the Fisher wood stove would be the best way to build a family business. The license they purchased gave them manufac-turing and marketing rights for all of Southern Oregon. In 1985 the DEQ shut down most of the old stove manufacturers, due to the emission problems, so the Millers opened up the Fisher’s Hearth & Home retail store on Harvard. Through the years, many new and exciting hearth products have been added to the store, always keeping quality products at a fair price as a business goal. With this growth came the need for more help. Daughter Barbara and her husband Christopher Foster came on board in 2000. With their new found en-

ergy came the rapid expansion and remodeling of the store. More brand names…more wall décor…more accessories…more stoves burning in the store…and many of the added maintenance items needed for the upkeep of the stoves. It didn’t take long before a full time service department was needed, to service the many products that we sell. We now employ a pro-fessional, factory trained staff that is qualifi ed to service all makes of pel-let, wood, and gas appliances. Our colorful service trucks can be seen moving throughout the community. With the advent of the local production of quality wood pel-lets, it was our desire to become a distributor for the county. Fisher’s Hearth & Home is the only retailer that guarantees the pellets you buy are manufactured locally. They are made of pure Douglas fi r raw material and have been tested to be of premium quality with low ash content.

The Fisher family is very committed to the health and welfare of our community. Judy is an active member of Zonta International, a professional women’s service orga-nization. Lyle is an active member of the Roseburg Optimist Club, a service organization dedicated to bring out the best in kids. Barbara has the boy scouts and Chris coaches

youth sports. Fisher’s Hearth & Home has been a family owned business for more than 33 years. We have dedicated our efforts to serving the community in an honest and professional manner by providing quality products at a competitive price, and guaranteeing satisfac-tion.

Committed to Quality Products at a Fair Price–The News-Review, All in the Family Roseburg Oregon, Tuesday, April 13, 2010

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(MS) -- At some point, most businesses will face an emergency. The ques-tion is what type of di-saster it is, how severe and when. Accord-ing to the Institute

for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), small and mid-sized businesses are uniquely vulnerable to disasters and 25 percent of small businesses will fail to re-open following a major disaster. If you’re a business owner, the best preparation for a disaster is to have a plan in place. Establish-ing a comprehensive disaster plan is the difference between closing your business for a few weeks and losing it entirely. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides some ideas to think about at: http://www.ready.gov/business/plan/planning.html One of the most common business disasters is data loss. With a proper disaster plan, data loss should be avoided if you have a secure backup solution. Select a backup service that is offsite, secure and able to be recovered at any time. There are online services that make it easy. Elect employees to be responsible for managing backups and regularly practice the recovery process. Re-covery is just as important as having the backup system in place and a key element is frequently reviewing your data to be sure your data is backing up accurately. For example, Com-cast Business Services offers Micro-soft Communications Services with Windows SharePoint, so you won’t have to worry about losing your data because you’ll have remote sharing, backup and storage of all your fi les. In the event of a disaster, where your offi ce communications are out of service, your employees

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Horizon Honda of Roseburg has been a business owned and operated by local family for over 30 years. The dealership is owned by Dave Gilbert and Gordy Iler, and located at 580 SE Oak St in Down-town Roseburg. The staff at Horizon has been serv-ing Douglas County with qual-ity vehicles and service since the early 80’s. Dave and his son Shane personally oversee the day to day running of his busi-ness, his daughter Lynn Stults is a sales consultant, and his cousin Bob Gilbert Jr. is the used car buyer. The Gilberts also consider their staff, as well as their loyal customers, part of the Horizon family. Many employ-ees have been with the company for

15 years or more, including Sandy Keith, Gary Felgentrager, Ken Huse, Mitch Osborn, Sheree Bryant, Jerry Yosten, and Rick VerSteeg. Dave Gilbert got his start in the

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asked what sets his business apart from others in the industry, Dave said “We have professional and experienced people in our sales, parts and service departments, and we treat our customers like fam-ily, because we are a family here at Horizon”. That family friendly atmosphere has carried Horizon to the business they are today.

While many people are content to make monetary dona-tions or volunteer their time to causes they care about, others are so impassioned that they feel compelled to do something bigger and bolder -- like start a nonprofi t organization of their own. For those who are passion-ate enough to make the leap --or even those who might consider it --here are six tips for getting the project off the ground.

1. Do your homework. The desire to make a difference is great, but without a solid plan based on sound research, your desire can’t be transformed into action. While there are fundamental differences between nonprofi t and for-profi t organizations, both require a lot of work on the front end -- a viable business plan, a source of start-up funding and a set of concrete goals. Most important, however, is to determine if your proposed venture will actually qualify -- legally and fi nancially -- as a nonprofi t organization.

2. Play by the rules. Nonprofi t organizations are required to adhere to both state and federal regulations. Find out what they are and follow them -- to the let-ter. For example, you will likely need to fi le a certifi cate of incor-poration, obtain an employer identifi cation number (EIN) and fi le for a federal tax exemption. The Foundation Center’s Web site (www.foundationcenter.com) offers a lot of helpful information as well as a tutorial with step-by-step guidance on starting a non-profi t organization or foundation.

3. For the record. Since there are special reporting requirements for nonprofi t organizations, keeping good records is a must. Even in the early stages of forming your organization, it’s important to carefully document your activities and decisions.

4. Room and board. Other key decisions include deciding if you will need to rent offi ce space and/or hire employees and, most im-portantly, how you will build an effective board of directors. Not only is a board legally responsible for keeping the organization on track to meet its objectives, its members are critical to the suc-cess of your fundraising efforts and should bring the organization a range of expertise that comple-ments your own.

5. Follow the money. Fundraising is a major activity for nonprofi ts and requires a blend of knowl-edge, creativity and persistence. Don’t underestimate its impor-tance or the amount of time it will require. In fact, your fundraising plan will be an important aspect of your overall business plan.

6. Pay attention to the details. Once you have laid a solid foun-dation for your nonprofi t, it’s time to focus on the structural details, such as opening bank accounts, developing mission and vision statements, establishing bylaws and board policies, hiring staff and creating personnel policies. In addition, establish payroll pro-cedures and obtain the necessary insurance coverage.

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Sue and Rhandy Van Volkenburg bought the Roseburg NAPA store 12 years ago on April Fools Day 1998. Four years later we bought the Sutherlin NAPA store. They have 3 daughters that have grown up in the NAPA business. Haley (16), Tessa (15) and Lexa (13). They all started fi ling and counting inventory at an early age. Haley is now our part time delivery driver. Sue and Rhandy strive to give back to our community. NAPA has made a real presence at our Douglas County Race track and we are happy to support all the racers and the track. Rhandy and Sue have both coached sports teams including Volleyball, Basketball and Softball. Throughout

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An ever growing number of baby boomers are starting their own businesses. Some are motivated by the dream of being their own boss, while others want to take an idea about a product

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Choosing a business Starting a business that you know and love is always going to have a better chance of success. The years of expe-rience you’ve accumulated in a fi eld are an invaluable asset

and if you believe in your prod-uct, those skills and energy can be focused on marketing. Consulting a tax lawyer will help you determine which legal entity best fi ts your business and the tax advantages and dis-advantages of operating as a sole proprietor, partnership, LLC, or Subchapter S-Corporation.

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Any vehicle owner needing brake and alignment work has a company to count on with Gene’s Brake & Alignment.Jay and Jan Taylor purchased Gene’s Brake & Alignment at 1540 NE Diamond Lake Blvd 22 years ago. Jay entered the business at the age of 18. He cannot imagine doing anything else. “I just enjoy being in business for myself,” he said. “It was a natural progression of things. I’ve always enjoyed what I do.”With a total of 35 years employ-ment, the crew at Gene’s Brake & Alignment is a loyal bunch. Paul Wise, Gene O’Brien, and Jim Smith are diligent and precise in their work. Laura LaRaut as secretary has her hands full keeping up with all the guys.Jay and Jan have two beautiful daughters, Amy and Leah. Amy

and her husband David, living in Monmoth, have two darling chil-dren, seven year old Abigail and fi ve year old Jackson. Leah is living the single life in Portland and owns her own beauty salon. They still call Roseburg “home” and come to visit often.Jan loves to read and play with her

grandbabies. Jay loves woodwork-ing in his spare time. They both love to travel.Gene’s Brake & Alignment offers the best quality and service pos-sible. They service cars, trucks, mo-tor homes and recreation vehicles. They provide an array of automo-tive services, including: alignments,

brake installations, adjustments and all types of repairs including shocks and struts, suspension, wheel balance and custom exhaust. They also make custom U-bolts.Jay Taylor is happy with his busi-ness and is pleased with how his customers continued to work with Gene’s Brake & Alignment. He welcomes calls for service at 672-

9491. Shop hours are Mon to Fri is 8 am to 5:30 p.m., Sat 8-12 noon.“If customers didn’t appreciate what we do, we know they wouldn’t come back, but they keep on com-ing,” he said. “We try and take care of them as best we possibly can.”

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Have you dreamed about working from home? Lately, the dream has become a reality for many individuals. More and more companies are allow-ing employees the option of telecom-muting -- working from a remote area, such as home. However, working at home has its share of pluses and mi-nuses, and it may or may not be right for you. Consider the pros and cons below:

1. Spending time with the kids.PRO: For parents who are wrestling with the decision of putting children into a form of childcare (such as day care), working at home can mean spending more time with the kids and avoiding the child-care issue altogeth-er. You won’t miss the little growth spurts and changes your youngster makes each day. Plus you will save on the high cost of day care, too.CON: It can be diffi cult to concentrate when a baby is crying or toddlers are vying for your attention. You may still need to have some form of child care, like a nanny or sitter, so you can devote consecutive hours to your job. After all, it can be embarrassing to be on the phone with a client when your two-year-old yells, “I have to go potty!” or “I want lunch NOW!”

2. Time management.PRO: It can be much easier to focus on your tasks without having to con-tend with coworkers stopping by your cubicle to chat or impromptu meet-ings in the boss’ offi ce. Also, fewer distractions may allow you to be more effi cient at getting assignments done than if you were in the offi ce.CON: Being at home offers the temp-

tation to do house-related things. Even the most honest employee is guilty of throwing in a load of laundry or walk-ing the dog on company hours. If you fi nd you’re frequently tuning into a soap opera instead of working on your marketing proposal, you could have problems. It takes a dedicated person to resist “goofi ng off” when no one is watching.

3. Flexible hours.PRO: In many cases, a home work setup allows you to log in during busi-ness hours (or a time you’ve set that is mutually acceptable with your place of business). But you can also catch up on assignments and work your way through a heavy load on your normal downtime -- without having to trek into the offi ce. It is also convenient if you have to leave for a doctor’s appointment or pick up the kids from school. You can simply make up hours when you return.CON: Some overachievers fail to rec-ognize the distinction between when their workday ends and their home life begins. It’s quite easy to spend too many hours on the computer or phone, and few with the family. You may feel obligated to check your e-mail or voice mail, even late at night or on the weekends. You’ll need to set a distinct time when it’s “lights out” for work.

4. Easy on the wallet.PRO: When working at home, you have the easiest commute ever: Simply step over the cat on your way to your offi ce. You’ll save cash normally al-lotted to mass transportation or fuel for your car. Additionally, you’ll save

in other ways, including on wardrobe, meals, and lunchtime shopping excur-sions you may normally have made.CON: It’s easy to feel secluded when working at home. Although you might IM all day or talk with colleagues regularly, nothing replaces the face-to-face element of being in the offi ce. A “power lunch” or just a quick bite with a coworker can boost morale and be

a stress buster -- even if it costs you a few extra bucks for that deli sandwich as opposed to the one you’ve made yourself. Working at home does have its share of other expenses, includ-ing higher electric bills, high-speed Internet connection, offi ce supplies, and other necessities that may not be covered by your company.

Harrison’s Hardware is not only an excellent hardware store with a commitment to treating our custom-ers well, but it is three generations of family committed to making our community a great place to live!Harrison’s Hardware began in 1991, when Ken and Sharon Harrison bought the Coast to Coast Hard-ware store in Winston. Since that time, we have navigated multiple changes in our store and our com-munity. Ken and Sharon’s daugh-ter, Kathy, moved here in 1995 to

help in the store. While remaining with the same owners, we changed from Coast to Coast to True Value, and changed our name to Harri-son’s Hardware. We have moved one storefront down to a bigger and brighter location, expanding the depth and breadth of merchandise. It was in the store that Kathy met her husband, Dale, where he im-pressed her with his 49 cent pur-chases down the hardware aisle. Kathy became one-third owner with her parents shortly after the move.

Now, along with Dale and their chil-dren, Riley (age 7) and Emma (age 4), they are part of the store family, which includes all of the employees, their families, and our wonderful customers. As part of True Value, the largest hardware co-op in the nation, we have the buying power to help keep our prices competitive, while still remaining independent. Harrison’s Hardware is as strong and steady as ever in this current time of change and ready for the next transition. We have stayed

true to who we are and what we’re about for almost twenty years.We at Harrison’s Hardware are a part of our community – we all live here, work here, volunteer our time here, shop here and are raising our families here. We love this place, and strive to do our small part in making it an even better place! We believe in supporting the commu-nity, because the community sup-ports us. Harrison’s Hardware – your friends, your family, your hardware store.

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Sherm & Wanda Olsrud have been in the grocery business for about 50 years, fi rst in Eugene and then in Medford, Klamath Falls and Roseburg. The fi rst store the Olsruds bought was a meat market in Eugene in 1956, which they operated until 1961. Sherm & Wanda then bought a 24-hour market in Eugene, sell-ing it in 1967 to move to Med-ford. When Sherm & Wanda came to Medford in 1967, they bought the Thunderbird Mar-ket on Jacksonville Highway. In 1974, they purchased a store at the Shasta Plaza Mall in Klamath Falls. Other stores in Medford and Roseburg came in following years. The Olsrud’s grocery business has been active in supporting many local activities including 4-

H, FFA and many others. They attend Jackson County, Klamath County, Tulelake/Butte Valley, Josephine County, Siskiyou Jr. and Douglas County Livestock Auctions . Sherm, Wanda and their son Steve Olsrud remain deeply committed to Medford, Klamath Falls, Roseburg and the sur-rounding community. Sherm, Wanda and Steve say their stores strive to give the customers what they want in a friendly manner at a good price. Sherm says, “If you shop with us you will save money”. Steve is quick to follow with “Buying right means we can sell it right”. The Olsruds wish to thank the good folks who contin-ue to shop and work at Sherm’s Thunderbird Markets and Food 4 Less.

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During the recent economic downturn, people across the globe were forced to cut back. In many cases, these cutbacks cost the people who could least afford to take a hit. Small, local businesses might have bore the brunt of the trend toward more fi nancial responsibility. While everyone understands savings, it’s possible to save and still support the local businessman, while also helping the planet. Shopping lo-cally might seem more costly on the surface, but in many ways shopping locally is the most economically, not to mention environmentally, respon-sible thing a consumer can do.* Conserve fuel. Shopping at one of the larger discount chains might produce results at the register, but unless you have such a store right in your hometown, those savings aren’t what they appear. That’s because discount chains might be farther away from home, meaning you’ll be spending considerably more on fuel just to get what likely amounts to a minimal discount. The local busi-

nessman might not be able to match the big chain’s price, but he can likely offer the item at a price similar to the big chains, but without the ad-ditional cost of fuel.* Reduce pollution. Local businesses often don’t place the tall orders of their big chain counterparts. While their inventory might be less, that in-ventory is typically delivered in more environmentally friendly vehicles. Larger chains receive the vast major-ity of their items via big trucks that guzzle gas and produce pollution. So while shopping at the Mom and Pop might seem like a small favor to a neighbor, it’s a big favor to the environment.* Future considerations. Kids learn a lot from Mom and Dad’s behavior. Parents can instill a valuable lesson in social and environmental respon-sibility by supporting local business-men. If kids learn early to shop con-scientiously, they’re more likely to carry that behavior into adulthood, contributing to the planet’s longterm health as well.

Shopping Local Helps the Planet–The News-Review, All in the Family Roseburg Oregon, Tuesday, April 13, 2010

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