Because Boys & Girls Clubs are affordable to all youth – membership is $25 a year – we rely on the community for funding. Clubs are funded by individual and corporate donations, special events, and grants. What could be more important than ensuring our youth are safe and learning positive values? Boys & Girls Clubs change kids’ lives–Which helps us guarantee a better future!

Essentially, Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow — all while having fun. Great futures truly start here.  To learn more, please visit our listing here: http://www.mycvm.net/discount-coupon/?id=363  or www.bgctc.org

What is Deal Pickle?

Deal Pickle can be described quite simply as “The best deal site on the planet.” You can purchase gift certificates to top businesses at incredible discounts (up to 50% off). We pride ourselves in the finished product that lands in your mailbox. Our gift certificates are classy and make perfect gifts, employee rewards, etc. You can even add custom messages to the certificates at checkout for a personal touch.

How does the Deal Pickle  work?

Search the website and buy the gift certificates you want. You can filter the certificates by category, or by using a keyword search. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, let us know. We love suggestions, and will do our best to provide you with the deals.

How long has the Deal Pickle been in business?

A pilot website was launched in 2005. After years of development, the new version was completed in 2010.

When will I get my certificates?

What methods of payment are accepted?

We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

Are there any restrictions on these certificates?

We try to offer certificates as restriction-free as possible. If there is a restriction, it will be listed within the description of the gift certificate. Please read carefully before placing your order.

What is the shipping and handling charge?

Shipping and handling covers all expenses to ship your order, and varies by order weight and destination. The exact amount is listed on the order summary page before you place an order.

How can my business participate in the Deal Pickle?

The Deal Pickle allows a select number of merchants to participate on our site. Click here Community Values Magazine and Deal Pickle – How it works to view our YouTube video on how Deal Pickle can work for you when combined with advertising in the Community Values Magazine.  If you’re interested in applying, please email us at Babs@MyCVM.net.

Can I ship items from one order to multiple addresses?

No. To ship to multiple addresses you will need to place an order for each address. Don’t worry, our software team is going to get a C on their report card just for this.

Can I print gift certificates on my printer?

No. Our system is set up to provide security for you and for the merchants. Plus, our certificates are beautiful enough to frame on your living room wall or use as gifts to people you are trying to impress. Why would you want anything less?

What if my order does not arrive within three business days?

We carefully track each package. If your order does not arrive within three business days, please contact us at customerservice@dealpickle.com or  801-797-1310.

What happens if the business closes?

We  try to work with  reputable merchants. The business is under contract to fulfill services according to the terms printed on each certificate. The Deal Pickle is not responsible for fulfilling the business’ obligations.

How do I receive notifications on my mobile device?

Deal Pickle users can get advanced notifications on their mobile device via SMS or email. If you want to get the scoop on what deals are coming up, you’d better sign up today!

Can I give my certificates as gifts?

Yes, please give them to whomever you want. Write a personal message  during checkout and send your certificates anywhere you want.

Will I receive a receipt for accounting purposes?

Yes. After your order is processed, you will be able to print a receipt. We  also send an email with order details to the provided email address.

Do I have to spend all of the certificate at once?

There are some merchants willing to accept incremental redemption, but this is their call. Typically, gift certificates are redeemed  in their entirety. We suggest you plan on having a great time all at once and not save any fun for later.

How will you keep my personal information safe?

This is where we don’t mess around. We are committed to keeping your personal information safe. Please read our Privacy Policy for details regarding the protection of your personal information.

How do I know my credit card information is secure?

Deal Pickle follows Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards. Your credit card information (name,        card number, expiry date) is never stored on the Deal Pickle website or servers.

Are taxes applicable to my purchase?

Taxes are not applicable to your purchase of gift certificates.

What if I have questions that you didn’t answer here?

Please let us know if you have other questions. Call 801-797-1310 or email customerservice@dealpickle.com.

General Facts about Coupons

Coupon clippers have taken over the checkout lines in record numbers…with record savings. But if you still think most coupon users have blue hair, you’re way off. With mobile and internet coupons gaining even more popularity discounted prices are a hot hobby across all ages and incomes, especially folks in their 20s and 30s. If you’ve been hiding your frugal habits, it’s time to let your lean lifestyle shine! Just how much of an influence do coupons have on the population at large? Check out the latest stats on coupon usage trends below.

1. Consumers received $4.6 billion in coupon savings in 2011.
2. Shoppers received $500 million more in coupon savings than in 2010, for an increase of 12.2%
3. 80.6% of consumers in a Valassis study reported using coupons regularly.
4. More than one-third of the survey respondents said they used more coupons in 2011 than the prior year, a 14.3 share point increase from pre-recession levels.
5. 91% of study participants plan a shopping list with coupons before going to the store.
6. Marketers distributed 305-billion coupons in 2011.
7. 2009 through 2011 represent the highest annual volumes of coupons distributed since before the recession began.
8. 27% of coupons distributed required consumers make multiple purchases.
9. Coupons expired within an average of 9.9 weeks from distribution.
10. The average coupon had a face value of $1.54, the same as in 2010
11. Digital-coupon distribution grew with 11% more printable and paperless offers.
12. 64% of respondents to an NCH consumer survey said they regularly search the Internet for coupon savings.
13. 88.2 million consumers (47% of Internet users) plan on using online coupons in 2011
14. 92.5 million adult Internet users will use online coupons in 2012
15. 96.8 million adult Internet users will use online coupons in 2013
16. Every hour spent couponing in 2011 is worth an estimated $100
17. The average savings per coupon used was $1.44 in 2010
18. 74% of consumers search multiple coupon sources each week
19. 25% spend up to an hour shopping for the best online discount deals
20. 47% of respondents use more local deals and coupons than in 2010
21. Moms are roughly twice as likely to search for coupons online as other categories of women
22. 52% of coupon users spend more than 15 minutes per week searching for coupons
23. 25% of coupon users spend between 30 minutes and 60 minutes searching for coupons per week
24. $485 billion worth of coupons were distributed in 2010
25. 332 billion coupons were distributed in 2010, the most ever recorded in the U.S.
26. Consumers saved $3.7 billion using coupons in 2010
27. Distribution in 2010 exceeded 2009 by 6.8%, or 21 billion coupons
28. 87.7% of paper coupons were distributed in 2010 via newspaper inserts, for an increase of 19 billion coupons
29. Digital offers increased by 37% in 2010
30. The face value of coupons in 2010 increased 6.6%, to an average of $1.46 per coupon
31. 74% of coupons in 2010 required the purchase of one item and 26% the purchase of two or more items
32. The average coupon expired in 10.1 weeks in 2010, 10 days shorter than in 2009
33. Overall coupon redemption grew 3.1%, to 3.3 billion, in 2010
34. 78.3% of consumers reported using coupons regularly in 2010, up 14.7% from pre-recession levels
35. Consumer coupon use in 2010 added up to $3.7 billion in savings, an increase of $200 million over 2009

Redemption Growth for Different Coupon Types in 2009

• Internet – 263%
• Direct Mail – 69%
• Magazine Pop-up – 51%
• Instant Redeemable – 48%
• Electronic Checkout – 39%
• Free-standing Insert – 36%
• Digital Promotions – 31%
• Shelf Pad – 30%
• In Store Advertisement – 27%

Sources:

• Valassis Annual Topline U.S. Consumer Packaged Goods Coupon Facts Report for 2011
• NCH Marketing Services, Inc.
• RedPlum eMarketer Nielsen Company
• Fortune3.com
• Inmar
• Internet Retailer
• NCH Marketing
• Coupon Info Now

Many of the homeowners in Thurston County, Washington, who use a garage door opener for easy, safe and secure entry and exit to their garage and home have already found that access to their cars, as well as secure access in and out of their garages, are compromised by a powerless garage door opener when there is a power failure. Not only does this cause convenience and transportation issues, it also poses a security threat to homeowners and families who rely on the garage door as the primary entrance and exit from their home.

“Although the garage door is the largest and heaviest moving part in one’s home, the possibility of the garage door not opening during a power outage is usually the last of many things to cross a homeowner’s mind during a storm, even though it can pose the biggest inconvenience and security risk, ” states John McKinlay of Olympia Overhead Doors in Olympia, Washington.

As an authorized LiftMaster^® garage door opener dealer, Olympia Overhead Doors is able to offer these customers a safe, practical and reliable access solution that can help them prepare for the next inevitable storm or any unforeseen outages throughout the year.  LiftMaster openers equipped with a unique Battery Backup system can be professionally installed to provide area homeowners with peace-of-mind and added protection for the next power outage.

The Battery Backup Solution

LiftMaster openers with Battery Backup allow homeowners to enter and exit their garage when the power is out by supplying standby power for up to two days.  Even after 24 hours of standby time (i.e. full-day power outage), the opener will still perform 20 full “up and down” cycles.

Once power is lost to the home, the Battery Backup system automatically begins functioning.  Dedicated to full access and safety, the Battery Backup system on the LiftMaster garage door opener operates so all remote controls and garage door opener safety systems work normally.  Also, to notify the homeowner that the garage door opener is operating under battery power, a series of recognizable, audible sounds signal when the door is opening or closing.  As an added safety feature, a flashing LED light alerts the homeowner when the battery is charging, in use, or when the batteries need to be replaced. The battery, which has a life of roughly three-to-five years under normal use, is warranted for one year from the date of purchase to the original owner.

“While we hope we will never again be faced with power outages like we just experienced, we always recommend to homeowners and local builders a garage door opener with the Battery Backup system — an easy and reliable way to ensure

security, safety and convenience as well as peace-of-mind during a power outage,” continued John McKinlay

Professional Installation and Service

All LiftMaster garage door openers, accessories and access systems are professionally installed by LiftMaster authorized dealers, such as Olympia Overhead Doors.. To learn more about equipping your home or multi-unit residence with a LiftMaster garage door opener with Battery Backup, please contact Olympia Overhead Doors at 360-491-8003 or visit www.LiftMaster.com.

South Sound Manor, 455 North St. SE, Tumwater WA 98501

November 3, 2012, Noon to 7:00 p.m.

What wines work with dessert? With appetizers? A main course of chicken, beef, pork or fish?  Eight wine vendors and seven food vendors will pair their wine and food, sharing their expertise.

Chef demos will help us learn to make great food and be able pick up tricks to make cooking in the kitchen smoother. Jazz musicians, artisans and chair massages will add to your enjoyment.

Did you know November 3rd is National Sandwich Day? Strut your stuff to gain bragging rights and win the Golden Sandwich Award at the great ‘Sandwich Throwdown Challenge’. Visit Biz Booths to play games and win prizes – something fun for everyone.

Showcase Magazine Publisher Robin Lucas will lead a panel of judges to determine who will win the three awards:

• Golden Fork Award – given to the vendor voted as having the best food.
• Best Booth Award – given to the most interactive, fun booth.
• Gold Medal Award – given to the winery with the best ‘Taste of the Day’.

Did you know November 3rd is National Sandwich Day? Strut your stuff to gain bragging rights and win the Golden Sandwich Award at the great ‘Sandwich Throwdown Challenge’ – something fun for everyone. Visit Biz Booths to play games and win prizes.

Advance tickets are $15, which includes 10 script tickets with a wine glass. Advance tickets are available at Olympia Federal at Hawks Prairie and Tumwater branches, as well as at their downtown Olympia location. Scatter Creek Winery and the Tumwater Chamber also have advance tickets. Tickets at the door will be $20. Your favorite wines will be available for sale by the bottle.

Don’t connect the generator directly to your home’s wiring. Have a qualified electrician connect the generator with a transfer switch so that it is not connected directly to your home wiring. If not installed properly, generators can feed electricity back into power lines that are connected to your home, and pose a deadly situation for electric utility workers in the area.

Don’t overload the generator. Do not operate more appliances and equipment than the generator can handle, as overloading your generator can seriously damage your appliances and electronics. A portable electric generator should be used only when necessary, and only to power essential equipment.

Never use a generator indoors or in an attached garage. Also, never use a generator in basements, crawl spaces, or other enclosed or partially enclosed areas, even when they are ventilated. Locate the unit far from doors, windows, and vents that could allow the carbon monoxide emitted by a generator to come indoors. Carbon monoxide can be deadly.

Turn off all equipment powered by the generator before shutting down your generator.

Always turn the generator off and let it cool down before refueling it.

Keep children and pets away from electric generators at all times.

Use the proper power cords. Only use heavy-duty, outdoor-rated power cords with an adequate wire gauge. Overloaded cords can cause fires or equipment damage. Never use extension cords with exposed wires or worn shielding. Make sure the cords from the generator don’t present a tripping hazard and protect the cords from getting pinched or crushed if they pass through a window or doorway.

Prevent electrical shock — make sure your generator is properly grounded. Your manufacturer’s manual contains the correct grounding procedures. Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for safe operation.

Always remember to turn off the generator while you sleep and when you are away from home to avoid a possible fire hazard.

For more information see the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission at www.cpsc.gov, Electrical Safety Foundation International at www.esfi.org or The National Fire Protection Association at www.nfpa.org.

Let us know if you need any help

Jim P. Simmons Mr. Electric

360-705-4225 Olympia   360-426-7600 Shelton   360-458-4002 Yelm   253-203-0104 Tacoma

YWCA of Olympia Seeking Women of Achievement

Annual Effort Honors South Sound Women of Distinction Who Are “Going the Distance”

The YWCA of Olympia is pleased to announce that nominations for their annual Women of Achievement Celebration are now being accepted. Past honorees have included Senator Maria Cantwell, Senator Karen Fraser, Governor Christine Gregoire, Hands On Children’s Museum Executive Director, Patty Belmonte, and Community Foundation of South Puget Sound Executive Director, Norma Schuiteman.

The YWCA of Olympia will honor women throughout the South Sound who have inspired and shaped the community.  Nominees can demonstrate this work in any field, from family life to business, theater to engineering.  The agency hopes to honor women from diverse backgrounds and fields of interest.  Eligible Women of Achievement Honorees are:

• Residents of the South Puget Sound region
• Women who have demonstrated inspiring and outstanding involvement in our community, and serve as an excellent role model
• Women who represent the YWCA’s key values of social justice, stewardship, community service, and leadership.

Nominations are due to the YWCA by 5:00pm on Friday, August 24^th.  Nomination forms can be obtained by calling the YWCA at 352-0593, sending an email to ywca@ywcaofolympia.org, or on the agency website at www.ywcaofolympia.org.

Honorees will be formally announced to the community on September 14^th.  The celebration gala, “Women Of Achievement: Going the Distance” will take place on Thursday, November 1st from 5:30-8:30 PM at the Red Lion Hotel Forest Ballroom. The event will also celebrate the 40^th anniversary of Title IX, a law passed in 1972 that requires gender equality for boys and girls in every athletic and educational program that receives federal funding.  The event is open to the public and tickets are available by contacting the YWCA of Olympia at 352-0593.

For more information about Women of Achievement, contact Cherie Reeves Sperr, Event Coordinator at 352-0593 or crsperr@ywcaofolympia.org.

About the YWCA of Olympia

Established in 1945, the YWCA of Olympia offers responsive programs and services to meet the needs of women, girls and families.  We are inspiring a new generation to become strong leaders and advocates for opportunity and equity for all women.  The YWCA of Olympia strives to empower women and eliminate racism through education, advocacy, service and leadership opportunities.

The YWCA has worked to change history—from civil rights to women’s rights, from advocacy for women’s health care to an end to violence against women and girls.

The YWCA is the voice for every woman. We speak out and take action on behalf of women and girls. The YWCA and our members and volunteers contribute time, talent, tenacity and financial support for the betterment of all women in our community.

Imagine you’re a woman and you have cancer.  Not only is that word just about the scariest thing you can hear, but what about everything else?  What about your family?  Who will take care of them?  Who will feed them and clean for them while you are going through your treatments?  Well hopefully you have family that can help you out – it’s exhausting. But  most women don’t receive the amount of sustained help that is really necessary.

This additional hardship is why Cleaning For a Reason was created.  The founder, Debbie Sardone owned a cleaning company in Texas – Buckets and Bows.  She saw the additional struggle that many women have and the additional burden those women take on simply from their desire to care for their families, even during their own treatments.  Cleaning For a Reason is a non-profit organization of residential house cleaning companies.  We donate monthly cleanings to help with that burden.

As the owner of American Maid I’ve been a supporter of C4R since its inception.  We are Charter members and count ourselves lucky to have this opportunity.  My Grandmother died from breast cancer and I’ve been affected through other close relationships as well.  It isn’t always a great experience unfortunately.  More than once we’ve gotten to know someone only to have them pass away abruptly.  But the benefits outweigh the drawbacks for sure!  Everyone in the company gets energized just from seeing a C4R patient on the schedule.  There aren’t that many things we do as professional housekeepers that have as much an impact on our Clients’ lives.  We get the most glowing thank yous and hugs – at the end of the day we don’t go home thinking “yep, I cleaned another toilet” instead we’re thinking “yep, I helped one more woman have at least a little bit of peace.”  You can’t buy feelings like that J  We only wish we could do more!

Please take a moment to visit www.cleaningforareason.org if you feel you’d like to help out with this cause or if you know someone in need.  The approval process is very easy and is done very quickly also.

In 1928 George Eklund laid the foundation for Lew Rents by purchasing The Olympia Hardware Co. in downtown Olympia. The store’s longevity and outstanding customer service began and continued from that time forward.

George ran the hardware store in Downtown Olympia until 1956.   He was ready to retire and his son, Lew, was ready to take over the family business with fresh new ideas for expansion to the historic Olympia Hardware Co.  Olympia was growing quickly and Lew decided that it was time to grow with it.  His ideas were put in place and Olympia had its very first tool rental company.  Under Lew’s ownership, Olympia Hardware Co. was a place you could buy tools and hardware as well as rent tools.

The idea took off, local contractors and homeowners loved the idea of renting tools.  Instead of having to purchase all the tools they needed, they could rent what they needed for a specific job. Lew decided that it was working out so well that the family’s future wasn’t in hardware, it was in rental.  In 1961 Lew moved the business to a new location on East Fourth Avenue and changed the name to Lew Rents.

In the later part of the 60′s interest on the part of Lew’s youngest children, Dale and Dean, started to grow. The two started out in the service shop and worked their way to the front counter learning the ins and outs of the family business.  In the 70′s Dale decided to go to college at WSU and earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering.  Dean stayed and continued to work alongside Lew. After completing college and working for a short time in California, Dale returned to Olympia and once again worked alongside his father.  In the later part of 1977 Lew and his wife Geraldine retired and the boys took over Lew Rents.

With the third generation Lew Rents would once again evolve.  In 1980 Lew Rents expanded to a second location in West Olympia.  The demand for tool rentals was increasing and one store could no longer fill the needs of their customers.  The two brothers found a building on Harrison Avenue and opened Lew Rents West.  Dale ran the West side store and Dean continued to run the East side store.  The new West Olympia location suited their needs for about 6 years until; once again, they needed to expand.  In 1987 they completed construction of a new building and Lew Rents West was moved to, what was then, the corner of Mud Bay and McPhee roads (today it’s Harrison Avenue and McPhee Rd).  Lew Rents West was able to expand enough with this new location to finally fully meet the needs of their customers.

Today, 84 years later, both stores are still open and serving customers every day.  The stores continue to work closely with one another as the fourth generation of Eklund’s are working hard to continue their great grandfather’s legacy.  At this time two of Dale’s children, Jason and Jessica, work alongside him at Lew Rents West while Deans son Jamie works alongside him at Lew Rents on the East side.

Lew Rents has certainly come a long way and continues to grow with every passing year.  This year, 2012, Lew Rents West became an Authorized Husqvarna Dealer.  Mixing a little bit of the hardware store back into the rental business and growing with their customers.  With each passing year the Eklund family looks for new ways to provide exceptional products and customer service to the people of the Puget Sound.

Dale and Dean feel that the secret to staying in business generation after generation involves not only family but also hiring the right kind of people.  They, as their father before them, emphasize on strong customer service as well as family participation. With four generations and eighty plus years in business, Lew Rents has a vast selection of tools and equipment to fit every customer’s needs and the knowledge to give you the answers you’re looking for!

Anyone can design a beautiful kitchen.  But it takes a skilled, creative and caring designer to design a place that functions as a nurturing environment.

Today’s kitchens create warmer, more functional spaces that truly work as the heart of the home. When friends come over, they gravitate to the kitchen. Since the kitchen is where the action is, make it the true  focal point of your home. To nurture relationships, there must be a focus on how it functions as well as décor. Many have asked. “How do you create a nurturing environment with cabinets?”  In reality, we can’t – Cabinets don’t nurture!  But we can custom design a kitchen that helps facilitate developing strong nurturing relationships.

   Trivonna knows the difference between filling space with cabinets, and designing to meet your tastes and needs.  When one combines her 16 years experience and the resulting design skill with her love for people and a desire for excellence, the process of planning your kitchen, home office, entertainment center… can be fun and rewarding.

      With several different cabinet lines from which to choose, we can design anything from a limited budget, to full custom cabinetry.

For more information, please contact us at 360.539.5057 or visit us online at www.cabinetsbytrivonna.com

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