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Page 18 FULLERTON OBSERVER LOCAL NEWS MID APRIL 2013 How You Can Help Fullerton’s Cat Population by Wendy Mueller I have a bumper sticker on my car that reads, “PET OVERPOPULATION IS A PROBLEM YOU CAN HELP SOLVE. SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS.” It’s really such a simple answer to a very big problem, both here in Fullerton and throughout the U.S. The simple truth is: If you own a pet cat, it is your responsibility to spay/neuter that cat by the time it’s 6 months old. The main reason for this would be to prevent further overpopulation of homeless cats by preventing unwanted litters of kittens. However, most people don’t realize all the secondary benefits of having a pet cat spayed or neutered, such as the following, which are a few of the reasons for spaying/neutering from the web site of the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) at www.aspca.org: Your female cat will live a longer, healthier life. Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast cancer, which is fatal in about 90 percent of cats. Spaying your pet before her first heat offers the best protection from these diseases. Neutering provides major health benefits for your male. Besides preventing unwanted litters, neutering your male cat prevents testicular cancer, if done before 6 months of age. Your spayed female won’t go into heat. Female cats usually go into heat for 4 to 5 days every 3 weeks during breeding season. In an effort to advertise for mates, OC Human Relations will honor people and groups who have helped combat prejudice, intolerance and discrimination countywide at The City National Grove of Anaheim on May 2, 2013. Categories include Community Leaders, Diversity in Business, Community Policing, and Distinguished Schools. Go to ochumanrelations.org to see the entire list of awardees and their stories. Heading the list of Community Leaders this year is Jonah Mowry. In August 2011, then 14-year-old Lake Forest resident Jonah Mowry posted a heart-wrenching video on YouTube, it went viral. In this video, that has now been viewed by more than 10 million people worldwide, Jonah poignantly describes his despair and turmoil over being bullied for being gay since he was in the first grade. The video was made at 4am before Jonah went back to school at Serrano Intermediate School. In it he spoke of the impact bullying has had on his life. Not only did Jonah have the courage to they’ll yowl and urinate more frequently—sometimes all over the house! Your neutered male will be much better behaved. Neutered cats focus their attention on their human families. On the other hand, unneutered cats may mark their territory by spraying strong-smelling urine all over the house. Many aggression problems can be avoided by early neutering. Spaying or neutering will NOT make your pet fat. Lack of exercise and overfeeding will cause your pet to pack on the extra pounds— not neutering. It is highly cost-effective. The cost of your pet’s spay/neuter surgery is a lot less than the cost of having and caring for a litter of kittens. It also beats the cost of treatment when your unneutered male cat escapes and gets into fights with the neighborhood stray! Spaying and neutering helps fight pet overpopulation. Every year, millions of cats are euthanized or suffer as strays. These high numbers are the result of unplanned litters that could have been prevented by spaying or neutering. Another very important fact that many cat owners ignore is this: Pet cats should be kept indoors ALL the time. Cats do not “need” to go outdoors. There is no reason your pet cat needs to roam outdoors, where it is subject to diseases, parasites, cars, dogs, wild animals, and other hazards. If you provide your pet cat with regular food and clean water, a daily- Every year, millions of cats are euthanized or suffer as strays...that can be prevented. stand up for himself and become the face of courage against bullying, but he also became a national icon. At a time when the headlines were full of stories of other young people being bullied - some of whom committed suicide, like Tyler Clementi, Amanda Todd, and others - Jonah had the courage to go public with the impact of bullying. He stood up against bullying at a time when teen bullying had reached epidemic proportions. Last summer, Jonah started posting weekly videos called, “Jonah Mowry Advice.” The first one dealt with depression and answered questions he had received on Twitter. He talked openly about how much therapy was helping him deal with depression. Many, many teens grapple with depression and feel that they are alone. His candor is encouraging many of them to seek the help that they need. Another video installment dealt with self-harm and emotional triggers. He started the advice videos because he wanted to turn the 55,000 subscribers Squirt, a feral cat that Wendy trapped/spayed as a kitten and has cared for for the last 7 years cleaned litter box, regular veterinary checkups, regular playtime with family members, and interesting stimuli (like a window through which to watch the outdoor birds and a variety of safe cat toys), you are providing everything your pet cat needs for a good, healthy life. Letting a pet cat roam outdoors is bad for your cat and bad for the community as a whole. Unfortunately, there remains the problem of feral cats. Feral cats are “wild” cats who have never been part of a human home. They are cats that were born in the wild and live their lives in the wild. But you can do a lot to help feral cats as well. Again, the best thing you could do for a feral cat and for your community is to trap the cat in a humane trap, get the cat spayed/neutered at a low-cost clinic (there are many of them in the Fullerton area), and then release the cat back into its own environment, thus ensuring that the cat BULLIED STUDENT WHOSE VIDEO WENT VIRAL LEADS THE PACK AT 2013 HUMAN RELATIONS AWARDS that he had with the first video into something good. He answers questions from his own experiences and from what he is learning from going through therapy. In February 2012, Jonah took on a national spokesperson role when he headlined the launch of the Monster March in San Francisco appearing with parents of teens who had committed suicide because of bullying. In October 2012, Jonah joined others in a march opposing bullying at Main Beach in Laguna Beach. The event, the People’s March Against Bullying, was organized by Cool 2 Be Kind, a club at San Clemente High started by friends of Daniel Mendez, who committed suicide in 2010 because of bullying. There is no telling how many countless young lives he has saved with his courageous acts. His courage has made a difference in so many people’s lives—young and old alike. This year’s awardees in the Diverse Community Leaders Awards category are: •Jonah Mowry-(Lake Forest) for the courage to stand up for himself and become the face of courage against bullying, and using his national recognition to increase awareness about the consequences of bullying. •Barbara Jennings (Fullerton) for her tireless advocacy and dedication to will not contribute to any further litters of homeless kittens. This “trap-neuterreturn” or “TNR” program is endorsed by the ASPCA, as well as most animal welfare organizations. In my small corner of Fullerton, over the last 7 years, I have trapped and had neutered/spayed 5 feral cats, who I then released back into the wild, and I know that I’ve done my part to prevent more homeless cats in my neighborhood. I also provide daily food and water for these cats, making sure to remove the food bowls by dusk to prevent the local skunk, opossum, and raccoon population from invading my yard after dark. If everyone who owns a pet cat – or cares for a feral cat – can take to heart the message that every cat should be spayed/neutered by 6 months of age, we could all do so much to help these animals and our community as a whole. rebuilding the lives of the hungry and homeless of Orange County. Barbara is truly committed to the service of those in need and currently is board president of the Pathways of Hope (formerly FIES). •Geraldine “Gerry” Gerken (Newport Beach) for a lifetime of support for women’s issues. Since 1955, Gerry has been a member of Zonta International, working to improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women at the global and local levels. •Michael Drake (Irvine) for his commitment to the principle that at UCI all perspectives and opinions should be heard in the academic environment. He has made it a priority to strive to create a climate where students of all faiths feel safe. His leadership at UCI has helped create an increasingly diverse university tempered by the voice of reason in a democratic society. •WE are Anaheim, SOMOS Anaheim (Anaheim) is a community-based group of volunteers that represents Anaheim residents. Members of the group come from different walks of life, live in different zip codes, speak different languages, and have varying opinions, but come together with the common goal of working for peace and progress in the City of Anaheim. Since 1971, Orange County Human Relations has worked to build bridges of understanding to promote a vision of our community where all people are valued and included and our diversity is realized as a source of strength. The OC Human Relations Council is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1991 for the purpose of developing and implementing proactive human relations programs in partnership with schools, corporations, cities, foundations and individuals. For more information, visit www.ochumanrelations.org or call 714-567-7470.
MID APRIL 2013 The Fullerton Observer provides space for NEIGHBORS to advertise. To participate you must have a local phone number and be offering an item for sale, garage sales, reunions, home-based businesses or services, place to rent or buy, or help wanted, etc. Contractors must provide valid license. Editor reserves right to reject HELP WANTED KNITTER Wanted - well-seasoned knitter. Must have experience knitting with Red Hart Boutique Ribbon Yarn and other brands and types of yarn. All projects are simple scarfs. Will pay $7 per item. Please call 714-525-4861 COMMUNITY LIAISON The applicant should have strong experience in marketing, preferably in the health care industry. Must possess good communication skills and a professional presence. Needs to be self motivated and able to work without direct supervision. Liaison will work with the senior community. Office is located in Brea. Please send resume to hcpliaison@homecareproviders.org FOR SALE VARIOUS ITEMS for SALE 2 wheel barrows- make offer; antique rocking chair $40; 26 fluorescent undercounter lights, 5”x21” - $12 each or best offer; hand held gas lawn edger $35; 1HP Whisper-Flow Pool Pump $250; 1 professional rug cleaner, sander, floor polish machine $300 or best offer; one 1993 Chevy van bench seat $150 or best offer; 1 Javelin (sports) $35. Call 714-525-4003 or 714-318-6312. CAREER ENERGIZE YOUR WORK LIFE Certified Career Coach and Professional Resume Writer will assist you in refocusing your employment/career goals with a full spectrum of services, including dynamic resume, refreshed interviewing techniques, sharpened negotiating skills, and more. Call Career Possibilities @ 714.990.6014 or send email to keytosuccess1@sbcglobal.net. BALANCE & CHANGE by Michelle Gottlieb FACEBOOK GOOD OR EVIL? Here is a question that many people have wondered about: is Facebook evil? Does it lead people to think that they have friends that aren’t real? Does it encourage people to waste time and waste their lives? Or is there some good there? We have asked this question over and over for many different things. Every generation has come up with something that the previous generation sees as a major crisis in the making. Yet, often, it turns out to be just a very small issue. Anyone out there old enough to remember the issues that arose when rock and roll began to be played? Anything, if used to an extreme, can cause a problem. Alcohol is a perfect example. When we drink too much we can damage ourselves and our relationships, not to mention our careers, health, financial future, etc. However, a glass of wine in moderation, actually has health benefits. Which brings us back to Facebook. People who are on Facebook 24/7 and never have any relationship that is not electronic, who cannot go more than five minutes without checking their status, these people are not living in the real world. However, LOCAL ONLY CLASSIFIEDS Call 714-525-6402 any ad. Sorry, we do not accept date ads, get rich schemes or financial ads of any sort. Call 714-525-6402 for details. $10 for 50 words or less per issue. Payment is by checks only. Items to give away for free and lost and found item listings are printed for free as space allows. The Observer assumes no FOR RENT STUDIO FOR RENT Golden Hills Studio for rent. Detached with views, separate sleeping loft and office, washer/dryer, microwave, granite counters, full bath, A/C, & deck, small yard and driveway parking. All utilities including cable and wifi included. $1,275/mo. Pet OK. Available now. 667 N. Woods Ave. (rear). Call 714-376-8080 BEAUTY & HEALTH AMWAY, ARTISTRY, NUTRILITE To buy Amway, Artistry, or Nutrilite products please call Jean 714-526-2460 WANT TO BUY OLD TECHNICAL BOOKS Older engineering, physics, mathematics, electronics, aeronautics, welding, woodworking, HVAC, metal-working, plumbing, and other types of technical books purchased. Large collections preferred (25+ books). Please call Deborah at (714) 528-8297 KITCHEN AID MIXER Want to buy Kitchen Aid, 4 to 6 quart, Professional Series mixer of any color in good working condition. Also need a portable dough roller. Will pay cash. Please call Fleur at 714-732-1835 there is a way to use Facebook to be able to connect with people, whether it is family or friends, that you would normally be unable to see, and still have a life. These are the people who also have friends that they can actually hug. They can leave their house and interact with more than their smart phone. Facebook and other social media can be useful tools to obtain and give information, to connect with family and to expand your world. As long as you always keep it in balance with the rest of your life! The word to remember is moderation. Most anything in moderation can be a good thing. So, plug in, enjoy Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest or whatever else you are into AND go outside, enjoy nature, go to a party, talk to people. Enjoy all of your life! And don’t forget to enjoy the journey! MICHELLE GOTTLIEB, Psy.D., MFT 305 N. Harbor Blvd, Suite 202 Fullerton, CA 92832 714-879-5868 x5 www.michellegottlieb.com This column is not a replacement for therapy with a licensed professional. liability for ads placed here. However, if you have a complaint or compliment about a service, please let us know at 714- 525-6402. Call City Hall at 714-738-6531 to inquire about City of Fullerton business licenses. For contractor license verification go to www.cslb.ca.gov. CLASSES, TUTORING & EVENTS GUITAR LESSONS Guitar lessons in your home by professional guitarist/teacher with over 35 years experience. Former LAUSD Music Director. Graduate of Manhattan School of Music and Columbia University. All Levels - All Styles (714) 504-7772 TEACHING ONE MIND AT A TIME Sheri Spiller, MA, holds California Teaching Credentials in Regular and Special Education. She offers private tutoring in Reading, Writing, and Math for grades K-9. Her greatest strength is working with students who have difficulty learning. She can be reached at: 714- 688-6241 and iteachla@gmail.com INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE International Folk Dancing Class Every Wednesday from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Anaheim UU Church, 511 S. Harbor, Anaheim. Easy! Fun! No partner needed. Beginners are welcome and first time is free. $4. Contact Judy at 714-999-1077 for more information. USEFUL INFO ARE YOUR CLEANING PRODUCTS MAKING YOU SICK? The Environmental Working Group has rated household cleaning products based on the toxic chemicals each contains. Go to www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners to find greener cleaners for household needs. RECALLS WWW.FDA.GOV 1-888-463-6332 See if food, cosmetic, and drug products you are using have been recalled. FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 19 REPAIR/REMODEL LOCAL ELECTRICIAN Skilled Electrician and Fullerton native for 40 years. Service truck ready and inspection perfect with owner/builder permits. Lighting, fans, building wiring, & appliances installed. Owner operated within the unlicensed minor work exception set by the Contractors State License Board. Fullerton Business License #556307. Call Roger (714) 803-2849 NoFixNoPay.info LICENSED HANDYMAN Residential Roofing Specialist, New, Repairs, Patios, Gutters, Electrical, Plumbing, Drywall, Paint, Doors, Windows, Gates, Fences. CSLB #744432. Bonded, Insured. Free Estimates. Call 714-738-8189 WINDOWS WINDOW WASHING All windows in your residence washed without streaks inside and out. All sills and tracks vacuumed and cleaned. Screens hand-washed. I use drop cloths and shoe covers to keep your house clean. References available upon request. Fullerton City License #554171. Call Patrick (714) 398-2692 for a Free Estimate. OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARD ASSESSMENT WWW.OEHHA.CA.GOV/PROP65 Proposition 65 CHEMICAL LISTED EFFECTIVE APRIL 11, 2013 AS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: BISPHENOL A (BPA) Effective April 11, 2013, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is adding bisphenol A (BPA) (CAS No. 80-05-7) to the list of chemicals known to the State to cause reproductive toxicity for purposes of Proposition 65.1 The listing of BPA is based on formal identification by the National Toxicology Program (NTP), an authoritative body, 2 in a final report by the NTP Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR), that BPA causes reproductive toxicity (developmental endpoint) at high doses. The criteria used by OEHHA for the listing of chemicals under the “authoritative bodies” mechanism can be found in Title 27, Cal. Code of Regs., section 25306. The documentation supporting OEHHA’s determination that the criteria for administrative listing have been satisfied for BPA is included in the Notice of Intent to List published in the January 25, 2013 issue of the California Regulatory Notice Register (Register 2013, No. 4- Z). OEHHA’s responses to public comments received on the Notice of Intent to List will be posted soon on OEHHA’s web site www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65 A complete, updated chemical list will be published in an upcoming issue of the California Regulatory Notice Register and is available on the OEHHA website at www.oehha.ca.gov. In summary, BPA is being listed under Proposition 65 as known to the State to cause reproductive toxicity. FIGHT HATE CRIME OC HUMAN RELATIONS www.ochumanrelations.org 714-567-7470
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