As of May 15th, Spokane Valley has a petting farm just east of Sullivan Road and South from Saltese Road at Mountain Valley View Farm in Greenacres, Washington.

Petting zoos are an affordable, family-friendly way to spend an afternoon together in the fresh air and beauty of the Inland Northwest. It is not only fun, but can be educational too, as children can learn about the different animals and see how they are cared for and utilized on our farm.
Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc. is home to over 100 species of wonderful animals, including a large variety of birds that include more than 60 kinds of chicken and many fancy and exotic breeds, 15 types of goose, 23 breeds of duck, and 14 types of turkey as well as guineas, peacocks, pheasants, quail, and emus; adorable fainting and miniature silky goats, Nigerian pygmy goats, Nubian dairy goats; alpacas and llamas; beautiful Icelandic horses; 5 types of sheep; and much more. Our farm is also home to some rescue animals as well as a number of endangered breeds, and there is much to see and learn. This is a great experience for children ages 2 to 102!

We do ask that you respect the animals by treating them with care–please, no chasing or shouting. If you want to feed the animals, be cautious and pay attention: some of them will mistake your fingers for carrots or other food and may bite or peck. Please remember that we consider all of our animals to be part of the family. They are treated with love and are used to being around people, and will only bite if they feel threatened or think you are feeding them.

Come and see all of Mountain Valley View Farm’s baby animals! It’s Spring, the time of year for sweet, adorable babies that will warm your heart and entertain you with playful antics. See baby chicks from many of our exotic birds, sheep with baby lambs, goats with kids, Icelandic horses and miniature fainting goats with their cuddly babies. Visit our poultry farm and pick up some farm fresh eggs for sale right off the farm! Call Mountain Valley View Farm today for an appointment! 509-928-1800

Admission prices:
Under 2- Free
Kids 2-10 – $6.00
Kids 11-18 – $8.00
Adults – $10.00
Seniors – $8.00
Veterans and Active Military – Free – Thank you for your service!

Bags of feed are available for $1.00 so you can feed the animals!

We also have cold drinks and ice cream treats for sale to enjoy during your visit. You can even order lunch boxes and enjoy them at the picnic tables while you watch the farm animals play. Please notify us 24 hours in advance if you would like a boxed lunch.

To get to the Spokane petting farm from I-90 and Sullivan Road, go south to where 28th Avenue and Sullivan road would be. Turn left (east) on Saltese Road (there is no 28th there) and go two miles to South Chapman Road in Greenacres, Washington. Turn right (south) on Chapman Road and continue ¾ mile to 4301 South Chapman Road on your left. A large white mail box out front and a Mountain Valley View Farm sign marks the entry. Pass under the pole arch and enter the farm. Please call for an appointment before you come, so we know when to expect you.. 509-928-1800. Open 7 days per week 8am to 5pm with advance appointment. Bring the children to enjoy some old fashioned fun right here in Spokane! It is always relaxing to get back to nature and enjoy some memories on a family farm!

                                                              Karen Jean Matsko Hood

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Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc.
Your Source for Northwest Farm Fresh Foods Shipped Worldwide
4301 South Chapman Road
Greenacres, Washington 99016-8732 USA
Phone (509) 928-1800 | Fax (509) 922-9949
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Website: www.mountainvalleyviewfarm.com
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Mountain Valley View Farm Hours:

Monday – Saturday
8:00 a.m. – Noon; 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Closed Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Other farm hours by advance appointment only.
Please call (509) 928-1800 to schedule an appointment.

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Phone (509) 928-1800

Directions to Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc.

From I-90 East or West

Take the Sullivan Exit (291B) in Spokane Valley – South for about 3 miles
Turn left on Saltese (east), and continue straight for .5 mile
Turn right on South Chapman Road (south), and proceed .9 mile
The farm will be on the left-hand side of the road – 4301 South Chapman Road, Greenacres, WA 99016

1. Maintenance – Brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing once daily are not the only forms of tooth maintenance. Seeing your dentist twice a year is also a good routine to avoid costly repairs.
2. Children – Children need to also be maintained to avoid oral problems and to encourage proper brushing and flossing. They should see the dentist by age one. Parents should brush their child’s teeth until they are coordinated enough to do that themselves. A good rule of thumb is they are unable to brush their own teeth properly until they can tie their shoes themselves. They are usually not coordinated enough to floss properly until about age nine.
3. Soda/Pop – Phosphoric acid, citric acid, and carbonic acid provide the tart taste in sodas. The fizzy taste in these drinks may be enjoyable but can soften tooth enamel and make one much more susceptible to tooth decay. An occasional soda won’t hurt but daily intake of soda is destructive for teeth. Switch to water, no calories, no cavities!
4. Sugar – Sugar is the major cause of tooth decay. It feeds bacteria which causes plaque. Plaque is bacteria and all its waste products – acid. The acid eats away at your enamel and gums. Each time you create a sugar-fest for plaque you create about twenty minutes of acid production. To avoid tooth decay cut down on sugar and brush and floss frequently.
5. Nicotine – Nicotine not only has major health risks including increased chance to develop oral cancer, but negatively affects your teeth. The nicotine and tar in cigarettes can stain your teeth and cause gum loss. Smoking also creates an environment for bacteria and plaque to cause damage especially right at the gum line. Damage occurs not just to teeth but bone and gums as well, leading to tooth loss.
6. Toothbrush and Brushing Technique – Change your toothbrush at least every 3 months or as soon as you notice bent bristles. Use only soft bristled toothbrushes and use the right brushing technique. Aim the bristles of your brush at a 45 degree angle to the teeth and gums and brush in tiny circular motions. Be sure every surface of every tooth is brushed. Develop a standard sequence and brush in that sequence at every brushing session. Each tooth should have ten to fifteen passes on the brush or about two minutes total brushing time.
7. Floss – Floss is important for healthy teeth and gums. Many people have up to forty percent of the surfaces of their teeth between the teeth where a brush cannot reach. To properly remove plaque in these areas, floss is the best method to break up plaque and leave your teeth and gums in good shape. Take about eighteen inches of floss and wrap the floss around the index fingers of both hands with about two inches between to work with. Unroll fresh floss for each new tooth flossed. In a designated sequence, proceed until the front and back of each tooth is flossed.

As with many things, maintenance will extend the life of whatever we take care of. Teeth and oral health will not only extend the life of our teeth and gums, but reduction in the inflammation in our mouth will reduce the incidence of heart disease and stroke, and reduce the effects of diabetes and other autoimmune diseases.

Keep Brushing,

Dr. James G. Hood

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                          Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Welcomes Patients from Age 2 to 102!

                          James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.

507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-1,Spokane Valley,WA99037-8576 USA

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In Spokane, Washington, the first weekend in May will be a busy time. Saturday is Cinco de Mayo and Sunday is Bloomsday. Saturday will be a day of celebration with Margaritas, tequila, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and plenty of tortillas. There may even be a piñata or two broken. The typical carb-loading which takes place before the big Bloomsday 12k race is pasta, but this year that tradition may be replaced with tortillas.

Mexican restaurants may replace their usual Taco Tuesday with a Taco Saturday. Margaritas, salsa, refried beans and tortilla chips should surely flow abundantly this weekend.

The red, white, and green of the Mexican flag may fly boldly on this Mexican holiday. The red, white, and blue of course trump all others in this democracy. I don’t adhere to the melting pot notion of a nation, I prefer the tossed salad analogy.

With the United States acceptance of foreign immigrants into our nation it is not surprising that we celebrate a holiday with our bordering neighbors. Mexican restaurants are plentiful in almost every city in our great nation. I never thought about it eh, but I’ve never seen a Canadian restaurant, Canadian bacon yes, but Canadian ethnic food, no.

Needless to say there are plenty of ways to celebrate this Mexican holiday in America. Observance might even include a continuation of last week’s Arbor Day with a tree planting. Northern Quest Casino will draw people with their quarter of a million dollar prize. Yard work may be the necessary outlet for those needing to effectively accomplish something with their weekend. Relaxation for Bloomsday Sunday may be in the agenda for over 50,000 individuals in Spokane. No matter what your ritual to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, arriba!

Keep brushing and flossing,

Dr. James G. Hood

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Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S.
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Welcomes Patients
from Age 2 to 102!

James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.
507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-1
Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576  USA
Phone: (509) 928-9100  |  Fax: (509) 928-0414
Email: drhood@drhood.com

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In my family, I am the one who brings attention to trees as a regular routine. As we drive together as a family I will question family members to identify different trees. While blooming, as is the case for many right now, they are especially easy to identify. The flowering pear and cherries, and the flowering thundercloud plum have been particularly spectacular this spring.

Most of my children have favorite trees or a handful which they can easily identify. One of my older daughters says “Sycamore” for every tree when questioned. Her thought apparently being eventually she’ll be right. I tell her that’s like a broken watch which is at least right twice a day.

Trees are often very unique. Sunburst locust, Douglas fir, hackberry, white pine, service berry, Russian-olive, dogwood and Catalpa all have characteristics which make them easily identifiable. Everyone should be able to identify Ponderosa Pine if they live here in the Inland Northwest. Go out into your yard or your neighbor’s and identify all the trees you encounter. Most people know maple even if they don’t know the difference between sugar maple, Norway maple, or silver maple. Make an effort to learn 8-10 trees by sight this summer. Have you ever seen a ginko tree? The leaves are said to give you good luck.

Celebrate Arbor Day all summer. Learn the name of trees in your area. Plant a tree and enjoy it for life.

Keep brushing,

Dr. James G. Hood

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Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S.
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Welcomes Patients
from Age 2 to 102!

James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.
507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-1
Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576  USA
Phone: (509) 928-9100  |  Fax: (509) 928-0414
Email: drhood@drhood.com

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Porcelain veneers are one way to improve esthetics which are popular due to recent publicity.  Lumineers is one brand of porcelain veneer which has patented the particular porcelain which it uses.  Lumineers is also the name for a 3 person band which plays “timeless melodies and soul-stirring lyrics”.  But I digress, dental veneers are a great oral treatment, in the right situation.  Veneers, however, are not the answer to all dental problems.  Veneers, in many cases, can restore chipped, discolored, even some crooked teeth.  They may also be used to close gaps between teeth.  Veneers are ideal in some situations but may not be used in all situations.  They can be placed over existing crowns but other options may be better with people who are heavy grinders.  A thorough diagnostic exam needs to precede any treatment with veneers or any restorative dental work.

Most dentists are able to place porcelain veneers/lumineers.  Take the time to talk to your dentist.  Most treatments have pros and cons. Make informed decisions on treatment with your dental professional.

Be sure you understand your diagnosed problems and the treatment options you have for restoring your teeth and smile, both the assets and drawbacks.  If you feel a second opinion is needed, don’t hesitate.

Your teeth and smile are very significant assets to your health and self-esteem.  Help insure your health and happiness by taking good care of your teeth and smile.

Keep brushing,

Dr. James G. Hood

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Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S.
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Welcomes Patients
from Age 2 to 102!

James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.
507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-1
Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576  USA
Phone: (509) 928-9100  |  Fax: (509) 928-0414
Email: drhood@drhood.com

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Today, my daughter returns home after being a foreign exchange student for a semester.  This is an exciting moment for our family.  In fact, the calendar of events in our family is viewed differently than many groups and organizations.  It is not merely January, February, March through, which the passage of time is measured.  In our family, it is birthdays, holidays, vacations, trips, anniversaries, which are used to ‘calculate’ time.  “After Caleb’s birthday, but before the 4^th of July” would be an easily understood time period to our family.

You might wonder why I’m at all concerned about the yardstick used to gauge time.  Well, time is one of those non-refundable resources that is often “wasted”, “spent”, or “killed”.  Moments of time, special periods are what stick in our memories and, since time cannot be retrieved except in memories, special moments need to occur often and with intention.  I have no more time with my mother, but I will always have the memories of time which I spent with her.

Think back in your own life of things you vividly remember.  Usually, these are comical times or moments spent with family or friends that were maybe not spectacular, but comfortably memorable.  Each of us is capable of creating special moments in the lives of those around us.  We should be intentional in making these moments.  It may be the moment of the day, or moment of the week, month, or year, or it may be the moment to which all other moments are compared to.  A simple Thank You recognition or moment which makes one smile on recalling something from 20 years in the past may be memorable and special.  Create a special moment with a person(s) today.

…and always keep smiling,

Dr. James G. Hood

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Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S.
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Welcomes Patients
from Age 2 to 102!

James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.
507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-1
Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576  USA
Phone: (509) 928-9100  |  Fax: (509) 928-0414
Email: drhood@drhood.com

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There has been an increase in the number of dental health care problems over the last few years due to the change in lifestyle and dietary habits. Tooth cavities have now become common in every individual who is prone to eating more carbohydrates and sugary diet. Hence it is very essential to undergo regular dental checkups in order to maintain your teeth and gums health. Tooth cavities can occur due to various different reasons such as improper brushing, high intake of sucrose in the diet, and presence of microbes in the oral cavity.

A tooth cavity can start as a minute black spot and progress into a big lesion covering almost the entire tooth. Hence it is very essential to prevent tooth cavities and decay before it progress and cause destruction to the entire tooth. Diet is one of the major factors that need to be considered in order to prevent tooth decay. A proper diet that contains all the essential nutrients with low carbohydrates will aid in maintaining good oral hygiene. Brushing twice a day is very essential to remove the microbes and food debris that is present in the mouth. Proper brushing technique should be followed as advised by the dentist.

It is very essential to visit your dentist every six months to undergo regular dental checkups. Tooth cavities that are seen can be filled with various materials based on the extent and depth of the lesion in the tooth. Composites are tooth coloured materials that are most commonly used to fill the decay in the tooth. Amalgam is yet another material which can be used to fill deep caries present in the tooth. Pain can be a symptom of tooth decay in the later stages and you must immediately consult a dentist when you feel it.

Pain is one of the most common symptoms of tooth decay. Antibiotics such as Amoxicillin and Ibuprofen can be consumed. However these antibiotics can only provide temporary relief to an individual. The main cause of the pain should be identified and treated. When the decay has infected the enamel, dentin and the pulp of the tooth root canal treatment is the best option. It involves removal of the entire pulp and filling it with a good quality material. Extraction can be the last mode of treatment if the teeth are mobile and have multiple periodontal problems.

You can now save your teeth and maintain a good smile when you take preventive measures every day. Proper brushing in the morning and at the night will help you to remove the micro organisms present in the teeth which are responsible for causing decay. Mouthwashes can also be used as an adjunct to maintain good breath and oral hygiene. Restrict your diet to healthy food stuffs that has low carbohydrate and sucrose content. This can maintain your tooth and gums healthy and vital. Visit a dentist once in six months and get your teeth cleaned and if there are any decays, get them filled.

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At our house, we have had 3 baby lambs and 4 baby goats born in the last 3 weeks, one new doeling last night.  In the next two weeks, what will spring bring?  I expect to see hummingbirds and serviceberry blossoms.  Who will be the first to spot these landmarks of spring.

And, what are dental patients looking for?  Well, as people do their spring cleaning inside the house and outside in the yard, to make the house and property look great, likewise, people want to have their smile look great also.  Whiter teeth is a frequent request all year, but more so in the spring.  Many people may be looking forward to graduation, reunions, weddings, and whiter teeth may be on their mind.  But, whatever drives the desire, we can whiten teeth.

Just a couple caveats to consider before bleaching teeth:

1. Whitening toothpastes are really a con – don’t buy into it. What is done during and after bleaching is a big determiner of success vs. failure.
2. Teeth are covered with enamel rods.  Despite the fact that enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, under an electron microscope enamel is quite porous.  It looks like PVC pipe stacked in a pile, from the end you see all the tubes.  When teeth are bleached, all the coffee, tobacco, tea, blueberry, etc. stains are cleaned out of those tubes.  Following bleaching, the teeth reflect light better and look both whiter and brighter.
3. Once teeth are bleached, those now clean tubules need to avoid all staining colored liquids, not forever, but for at least 2 weeks.  This gives these newly bleached enamel rods a chance to fill in with clear fluid.  This interim period must be gone through without cola, tea, coffee, huckleberry sauce, apple juice, etc.  If you can’t give up coffee, tobacco, etc. for two weeks, don’t consider bleaching teeth.  Anything with color can and will re-stain those freshly bleached tubules.

Ask your dentist about bleaching your teeth for a fresh spring smile.

Keep smiling,

Dr. James G. Hood

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Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S.
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Welcomes Patients
from Age 2 to 102!

James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.
507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-1
Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576  USA
Phone: (509) 928-9100  |  Fax: (509) 928-0414
Email: drhood@drhood.com

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The rain is something that we may get tired of; the mud is certainly not fun to negotiate.  However, my folks always used to say, “Don’t complain about things you cannot change.”  Weather is just one of those things for which we have no control.  So we should look for the good things which come along with the rain of spring.  Robins and daffodils are appearing everywhere.  The grass is beginning to green up and the trees are already beginning to bud out.  Easter break is certainly a welcome break for school children and a time to get out and explore nature.

My personal favorite spring blossom will most probably appear later this month, the serviceberry.  Also known by sarvisberry (serviceberry’s name comes from the custom of funeral services being delayed in the spring until the ground is sufficiently thawed to dig a grave, which was about the same time this bush flowers), shadbush (the name comes from the fact that the shad or river herring ran about the same time this bush flowers), juneberry, and Saskatoon berry.  Serviceberry blossoms appear on hillsides before the bushes leaves appear.  The white flowers look like areas of popcorn exploding from hillsides.  The serviceberry is an important fruit for local wildlife.  Thanks to our rainy spring weather for our serviceberry

Everyone should make an effort to find something you truly enjoy about spring.  The rains bring flowers on trees and plants.  Soon, the hummingbirds will appear, probably extra early this year.  The air is clean and fresh following our splash of spring.  What is it that you especially like that spring showers bring?

April showers really aren’t such a baa-d thing.  In fact, Rainy is something to embrace and enjoy.

Happy Spring!

Keep brushing and flossing,

Dr. James G. Hood

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Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S.
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Welcomes Patients
from Age 2 to 102!

James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.
507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-1
Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576  USA
Phone: (509) 928-9100  |  Fax: (509) 928-0414
Email: drhood@drhood.com

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And a bit of tooth trivia on this National Poultry Day, from the Spokane Regional Health District:  Every March 19^th, the swallows return to California’s Mission San Capistrano, after spending the winter in Argentina.  Swallows, like all modern birds, have no teeth.  They “chew” their food by swallowing tiny bits of gravel.  The gravel chews the food internally.  The last time that a bird-like creature could actually bite was about 90 million years ago.

My wife, son, and I went to visit Carroll College in Helena, Montana this past weekend.  As a graduating senior, he is in search of the perfect fit for his college education.  We were extremely impressed with the curriculum, professors, and campus.  Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, the setting was more beautifully pristine than any campus I had ever seen.  The weather was clear and crisp and the students and faculty were warm and welcoming.

We toured the campus and visited all buildings.  My son is considering pre-med as his initial direction and Carroll has an unmatched record for placement in Medical schools for graduating seniors from Northwest US colleges.  The small size (1,500 students) and personalized student-to-faculty ratio (13:1) make it an excellent institution for higher education.  The Carroll College fighting Saints have won the national title in football for their division 6 of the last 10 years.  And, the ecumenical atmosphere in this diocesan college makes it appear that mental, physical, and spiritual growth is part and parcel of the learning process.

The six things that Carroll College and its faculty and staff aim to instill in its graduates are for them to:

1. Continue learn and search for truth
2. Develop and exercise thinking skills
3. Become and practice effective communication
4. Always see the connectedness in the world around us
5. Always keep a focus on physical, emotional, and spiritual strength building
6. Graduate with a sense of vocation and a willingness and desire to give back to the community.

I would encourage anyone seeking an excellent undergraduate education to consider Carroll College in Helena, Montana.

While in Helena, Montana’s capitol, we went to the Cathedral of St. Helena, the Capitol Building, and Montana Historical Museum.  Of course we saw Indian artifacts, gold mining maps, Charlie Russell paintings, and bronzes, dinosaur bones, and a white buffalo.  We also saw a giant mastodon tooth.  Elephants have teeth like mastodons but have only four, which re-grow six times during their life.

Happy Spring!

Keep brushing and flossing,

Dr. James G. Hood

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Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S.
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Welcomes Patients
from Age 2 to 102!

James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.
507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-1
Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576  USA
Phone: (509) 928-9100  |  Fax: (509) 928-0414
Email: drhood@drhood.com

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www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalley.com
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