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IN THIS ISSUE “One Plus One”

Ah, The Adventures In Life

Got Foggy Headlights?

Cauliflower Hashbrown Egg Cups

Who’s The Flincher?

Seeing The Positive Side

Secrets From Nancy & Tee’s Kitchen

September Events

Money Saving Offers And More!!!

Keeping Your Mind in Tip-Top Shape…Not Just Your Car!

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September 2016 Events

Classical Music Month National Courtesy Month Little League Month Better Breakfast Month Sep 5: Labor Day Sep 6: Read a Book Day Sep 10: Swap Ideas Day Sep 11: Patriot Day & 911 Remembrance Sep 11: Grandparents Day Sep 12: Chocolate Milk Shake Day Sep 13: Positive Thinking Day Sep 16: POW/MIA Recognition Day & Constitution Day Sep 18: National Cheeseburger Day Sep 22: First Day of Autumn Sep 28: Ask a Stupid Question Day Sep 29: Confucius Day (Get a Fortune Cookie & Try Your Luck)

Funny Bone ~ “One Plus One”

One day a teacher was

explaining the mathematical equation,

one plus one equals two. In front of

the class, she had one apple sitting on

her desk. When she added the second

apple to her desk, the class yelled out

the answer “two”.

One of her students was per-

plexed. He simply didn’t understand.

He raised his hand. When the teacher

called upon him, she was not prepared

for his baffling question.

The student looked at her and

shrugged his shoulders. “I don’t un-

derstand teacher. I can see how you

add the apples together on your desk

and they become two apples. But

when I add one wad of chewed gum

to another wad of chewed gum, I still

only have one piece of gum. How can

it be a different answer?”, he said.

The teacher was now the one

perplexed. After thinking for a mo-

ment, she shook her head in disbelief.

Never had she been stumped by this

simple equation. She looked at her

student, high fived him and proudly

awarded him an “A” for such creativ-

ity and imagination.

The moral of the story:

Life can throw you some curve-

balls but how you react to them makes

all the difference in the world.


Caves have been explored throughout

history. They have been used for various

reasons such as shelter, burial, climate re-

search, religious sites or just for the pure

enjoyment of exploration.

Many caves have been converted into

“show” caves for the less adventurous types

where lighting, floors and other aids allow

the casual tourist to experience the thrills

with minimal inconvenience.

If you ever get the adventurous urge

and want to trek through some incredible

sites, these could be just what you are look-

ing for:

Carlsbad

Cave ~

Mexico

Puerto Princesa

~ Philippines

Cave of

Crystals ~

Mexico

Good on your Domestic

& Imports too!

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Did you know that foggy headlights

not only impacts your vehicle’s beauty

but is also a safety hazard?

Headlights play a vital role in your

daily travel. Over time, the sun’s ultravio-

let rays and other factors can give your

headlights a dull, foggy, hazy or yellow-

ish look.

Foggy headlights significantly re-

duce the amount of light beaming from

the headlights and reduces the light’s

focus on the road ahead. Another key

aspect of foggy headlights is that many

vehicles fail safety inspections if your

headlights are beyond a certain point of

clarity.

There are different methods to re-

store your headlights to their original

shine. With so many DIY products avail-

able to choose from, it can be a daunting

task to determine what is your best course

of action. What you need to be careful of

is just masking the problem temporarily

versus getting a permanent fix to the

overall problem. What you will find is

that most DIY products are basically a

lotion. They make everything shine for a

day, but tomorrow you may have to apply

some more.

Dealers and repair shops offer an af-

fordable headlight restoration option. Even

though they may differ in their techniques,

they usually start with a fine-grain sandpa-

per to remove a thin layer of the headlight’s

cover plastic. Then they can polish and pro-

tect the surface with a UV protection sealant

that will have a lasting effect.

TIP: Don’t let another

day go by without re-

storing your headlights.

After the restoration, you will be

amazed at the difference and wonder how in

the world you could ever see driving in the

dark before.

You Are The BEST! Thank you to all of our amazing

clients that have referred us business

time after time. Our business

depends on the positive comments and

referrals from people just like you.

Every month we take a moment to

thank the clients that have sent us the

greatest number of referrals over the

past month!

Alex Ricketts, Andrew Bold,

Brent Jackson, Dan Jones,

Leslie Wilson, Ryan Lee

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Thanks for the Kind Words Bob & Gayle Holcomb: “I for sure appreciate your above and beyond service. With Gail not driving it is extremely helpful to have help in getting our cars to you for repair. A BIG THANK YOU.” Deb Parker: “I had my car towed to Du Fresne's after hours on a Friday because they work on imports and were open on Saturday. The work was done on-time, as promised, and at the price I agreed to even though there was more work than expected. Very pleasant interactions.” Mahmood Khan: “My car had check engine light on so I took it in for diagnosis and repair. The diagnosis cost me a little more than I thought. The Nissan dealership in Beaverton charges a flat rate of $110 for diagnosis of "check engine" light. But I paid $150 for diagnosis here. That prompted me to double check the quoted price for fixing the purge valve, which was the diagnosis for the check engine light. Initially, Nissan dealership quotes that it would cost $200 to get it fixed, which was considerably lower. So I went back and forth between Dufresne's and Nissan dealership and eventually it became apparent that there Nissan dealership and Dufresne's were quoting for the two different purge valves (one under the hood and another in the back) So I eventually ended up getting the car serviced at Dufresne's because it was $40 cheaper than the dealership and during the back and forth, Dufresne' s staff were very helpful and courteous. I just wish their prices were a little more competitive and affordable.” John Medley: “Brought in my 2003 Dodge Stratus R/T for brake, rotor and caliper repairs, it had some real issues and they replaced the damaged parts. Cost was very reasonable, repair time was fast and the loaner car was a very nice touch.”

Client of the Month Each month, we are thrilled to select

one special client who has touched our

hearts and brought a smile to all of us.

Thank you to this month’s

Client of the Month! Thank you for

your support of our business and we

look forward to seeing you soon!

This month’s

Client of the Month is

Bill and Lisa Brady

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If you are an action-packed moviegoer, we’ve got

some great news for you. The tallies have been

counted and the “2015 Best Picks” are in. These are

not in any particular order, just a quick snapshot to

give you some ideas.

Continued on page 9

Ingredients: 2 heads of cauliflower, steamed 2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese 1 dozen + 2 large eggs 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. salt Fresh ground pepper to taste Chives, chopped (optional)

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin and set aside. 2. Drop the steamed cauliflower into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until

they start to resemble a fine grain. Pour the ground cauliflower onto paper towels and twist to wring out excess liquid. Do this up to three times until the cauli-flower comes out completely dry.

3. Transfer dry cauliflower to a large mixing bowl. Add cheddar cheese, garlic pow-der, salt and two eggs and stir to combine.

4. Distribute the mixture evenly throughout the muffin tins and use your fingers to press the mixture into the sides and bottom of each cup to form the nests. Bake the nests for 15-17 minutes until brown.

5. Add a couple bits of bacon to the bottom of each cup and crack an egg on top, without breaking the yolk. Bake for 7-8 minutes.

6. Sprinkle with chives and pepper to taste. Enjoy!


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Beer and Honey Chicken Skewers is the Perfect Summer Grilling Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Skewers

3 cloves garlic, minced

¾ cup beer

⅓ cup honey

1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

1 tsp Dijon mustard

¼ cup low sodium soy sauce

1 tbsp olive oil

4 chicken breasts, cut into small cubes

For the Side Salad

6 tbsp olive oil, divided

1/2 cup finely chopped shallots

(or onions)

1 clove garlic, minced

3/4 cup beer

3 T red wine vinegar

1 T Dijon or whole grain mustard

1 teaspoon honey

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Cut chicken in small pieces, about 1½ inch cubes

In a medium bowl whisk all the ingredients together.

Add chicken, there should be enough marinade to cover the chicken. Cover

with plastic wrap and place in fridge. Let it marinate for at least 2 hours to 24

hours.

Fire up the grill.

Thread chicken on skewers, about 5 pieces per skewer. Do not throw away the

leftover marinade.Place chicken skewers on grill and turn every couple min-

utes or so, at the same time brushing some of the left-

over marinade over the chicken. Grill until chicken is

cooked through.

To make the salad, use 3 tbsp of the olive oil and cook

shallots and garlic over medium-low heat until

soft.Whisk in beer, vinegar, mustard and honey. Re-

duce to low and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Remove from

heat, let cool. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss with

salad and serve alongside chicken skewers.

Who’s The Flincher? (Continued from page 5)

Because...It’s “De-Stress” time! So gear yourself

up, pop some popcorn and have a movie

“bingeing” weekend. During each movie, make

sure to watch who flinches first and you’ll find out

who the flincher is among you! Have fun!!!!

1. Ant-Man

2. Star Wars: The Force Awakens

3. Max Max: Fury Road

4. Everest

5. Blackhat

6. Jupiter Ascending

7. Kingsman: The Secret Service

8. Avengers: Age of Ultron

9. Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation

10. Fast & Furious 7



With so many things happening in your daily

grind, it’s easy to fall prey to negative thinking.

One small negative thought can easily escalate

into a huge, speeding bullet of ugliness. On the

contrary, one small positive thought has the po-

tential of blooming into a beautiful outcome.

While Positive Thinking Day is celebrated this

month, it’s a great time to retrain the mind and de

-stress from your daily grind. Here are just a few

easy ideas to get you started:

1. Smile. No matter what comes your way and

even if you have to fake it to make it, smiling

is one of the easiest and most contagious

ways of transforming your day.

2. Stop, Sit and Breathe. When your thoughts

are running in numerous directions, the

quickest way to ease your mind is to relax a

moment. Concentrate on your breathing and

just relax. It doesn’t have to take long. Just

take a quick moment to focus and you’ll be

on all set for the next thing that comes your

way.

3. Help someone. By taking the focus away

from yourself while doing something nice for

someone, it really has a way of getting your

mind off your “things” and make both of you

feel better.

Make a conscience effort of being positive today.

By doing so, you’ll open yourself up to better

solutions, creating a contagious “happy”

environment and ready to

face any challenge that

comes your way.

We are getting quite

a fleet of Loaner

Cars. We now have 4

for your convenience .

Please let us know

when you are booking

your appointment if

you will be in need of

a loaner car.


Thank you for referring your friends and or

family to Du Fresne’s Auto service. Hope you

enjoyed your Movie Tickets.

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and Marie Bold, Bill Hatfield, Dave Watkins, Gabe Cottet, Steve Hoppe, Alex

Ricketts, Andrew Bold, Brent Jacobsen, Dan Jones, Leslie Wilson, Ryan Lee, Brian

Bartel, Ravi Madhira, Bob Dachm Len Bruening, Braden Winder, Mark Mathews,

Dennis Rydman, Susan Krapf, Jeff and Kathy Owen, Chris Cormack, David, Payne,

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bloom, Jime Payne, Mike and Sandra Hawkey, The Pruetts, Kenneth Prater, Kollin

Wadsack, Marcia Miller, Al Lucas, Christine Brecht, Gary Sherwood, Jeff and Shitney

Gadawski, Nick and April Shepherd, Jarid Hopkins, Marney Nabors, Sand Seo, Andri-

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way, Ben and Julie Wewerka, Dave Demonts, Trevor, Stewart, Jeffr and Cindy Lozeau,

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Condron, Greg and Doris Chen, Alan Molnstose, Susan Inahara, ali Saidy, DJ Driscoll,

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Couch, Gabe Cottet, Linda and alen Federici, Jim Kiekens, Terry Masear, Barb Collins,

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Lewis, Kristin Phillips, Connie Wynn, Marget Tran, Sue Johnson, Donna Yakubisin,

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