1) The Animal Nutrition and Health Connection Workshop
2) Walk-In Clinic Opening
3) GRANDPARENTS (and other RELATIVES) ROCK
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #1 of 3
WHAT: The Animal Nutrition and Health Connection Workshop
WHERE: Elkton Community Education Center, 15850 State Highway 38, Elkton, Oregon
WHEN: Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
WHO: Co-hosted by Umpqua Soil & Water Conservation District and OSU Extension Service of Douglas County
Contact: Shelby Filley at (541) 672-4461 or shelby.filley@oregonstate.edu
Please join us on Thursday, January 30th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Elkton Community Education Center in Elkton for The Animal Nutrition and Health Connection Workshop.
Discussion topics include:
• Basic concepts of animal nutrition and health and how they are connected.
• Importance and timing of vaccinations to prepare livestock for production changes such as weaning, shipping, growing, reproduction, and more.
• Management plans for livestock health and performance.
Focus will be on cattle, sheep, and goats.
Workshop speakers are OSU Extension Veterinarian Dr. Chuck Estill and OSU Regional Livestock and Forages Specialist Dr. Shelby Filley.
Please pre-register by Tuesday, January 28th in order to make sure we have enough materials and supplies by calling (541) 672-4461 or email shelby.filley@oregonstate.edu .
Cost for the workshop is $10 per person paid at the door (cash or check payable to OSUES).
Refreshments will be provided.
This program is co-sponsored by Umpqua Soil & Water Conservation District and OSU Extension Service of Douglas County.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #2 of 3
WHAT: Walk-In Clinic Opening
WHERE: far end of Reedsport Medical Clinic, 385 Ranch Road, Reedsport, OR.
WHEN: Now
WHO: Lower Umpqua Hospital
Contact: 541-271-6309
Lower Umpqua Hospital is excited to announce the opening of a Walk-In Clinic in Reedsport on January 8, 2014.
• All patients will be seen whether they have a primary care physician or not
• No appointment necessary
• Walk-In Clinic services are less costly than an emergency room visit
• Most insurances accepted
Hours of operation will be 12:00 – 8:00pm Wednesday through Monday.
Located at the far end of Reedsport Medical Clinic, 385 Ranch Road, Reedsport, OR. For more information call 541-271-6309.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #3 of 3
GRANDPARENTS (and other RELATIVES) ROCK
(Raising Our Children's Kids)
An ongoing support group for any adult
who is raising the child of a relative
Grandparents ROCK will host an information session on the legislation "New Requirements Regarding Grandparent Rights" which took effect on January 1, 2014. We will meet on Thursday, January 30,2014 from 5:30 – 7:00pm in Room 113 at the Newmark Center, 2110 Newmark, Coos Bay.
DHS Central Office Program Manager, Kathy Prouty will lead the discussion. We will learn what the bill says, how it will be implemented and what it means for the future. There will not be time in this meeting to discuss personal situations involving grandparent visitation rights. Local DHS and CWS personnel will also be present to answer questions.
For questions, call Char at 541.297-9256 or email ckluther@hotmail.com . Please put ROCK in the subject line.
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There are four places to view community events online:
http://www.lowerumpquahospital.org/ Click on the Community Calendar link
www.cityofreedsport.org
www.reedsportcc.org
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