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This Month In History
March 1, 1961 - President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps, an organization sending young American volunteers to developing countries to assist with health care, education and other basic human needs.
March 4, 1681 - King Charles II of England granted a huge tract of land in the New World to William Penn to settle an outstanding debt. The area later became Pennsylvania.
 March 6, 1836 - Fort Alamo fell to Mexican troops led by General Santa Anna. The Mexicans had begun the siege of the Texas fort on February 23rd, ending it with the killing of the last defender. "Remember the Alamo" became a rallying cry for Texans who went on to defeat Santa Anna in the Battle of San Jacinto in April.
Birthday - Renaissance genius Michelangelo (1475-1564) was born in Caprese, Italy. He was a painter, sculptor, architect, poet and visionary best known for his fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and his sculptures David and The Pieta.
March 11, 1918 - The 'Spanish' influenza first reached America as 107 soldiers become sick at Fort Riley, Kansas. One quarter of the U.S. population eventually became ill from the deadly virus, resulting in 500,000 deaths. The death toll worldwide approached 22 million by the end of 1920.
March 15, 44 B.C. - Julius Caesar was assassinated in the Senate chamber in Rome by Brutus and fellow conspirators. After first trying to defend himself against the murderous onslaught, Caesar saw Brutus with a knife and asked "Et tu, Brute?" (You too, Brutus?) Caesar then gave up the struggle and was stabbed to death.
March 17th - Celebrated as Saint Patrick's Day commemorating the patron saint of Ireland.
March 24, 1989 - One of the largest oil spills in U.S. history occurred as the oil tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground in Prince William Sound off Alaska, resulting in 11 million gallons of oil leaking into the natural habitat over a stretch of 45 miles.
March 25, 1807 - The British Parliament abolished the slave trade following a long campaign against it by Quakers and others.
March 25, 1911 - A raging fire erupted inside a garment factory in New York City killing 123 young women employed as low-paid seamstresses, along with 23 men. The fast-spreading flames engulfed the 8th and 9th floors of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company in lower Manhattan in just a few minutes. About 50 of the victims had jumped to their deaths rather than perish from the flames. The sensational tragedy spurred national interest concerning the rights of mostly-immigrant women workers of the New York garment industry who labored long hours six or seven days a week in cramped, dangerous conditions for about $5 weekly pay.
Nature is Amazing
"Superbloom" Taking Place in Southern California
If you have not heard of it by now, Southern California, after years of extreme drought, has received record rainfalls these last few months.
Did you also know that this has triggered something called a “Superbloom” in the normally parched deserts? Plant seeds that had remained dormant for decades, have burst into life to bring us endless seas of colorful flowers!
This once-in-a-lifetime event is happening as we speak! Here are just a few amazing photos that are coming out of Southern California’s desert regions. Enjoy!
Finding your nutritional soulmate - In coconut
Deliciously adaptable to all kinds of recipes, it smells like vacation, and when you’re pursuing a romance with healthy food, it’s relationship goals! If you’re ready to make a commitment to healthy fat in your diet, consider coconut your soulmate. It’s one of the best food sources of MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides), which bypass the lengthy absorption process of other fats and head straight to the liver to be metabolized and ready to energize. MCTs aren’t the shy type of fat that’s going to be hanging around in your tissue waiting for you to quit eating carbohydrates either—they’re ready to make the first move, providing efficient fuel for your brain and muscles. The most abundant MCT in coconut, lauric acid, is converted to monolaurin in the body, which is a potent antiviral, antimicrobial, and antifungal compound—talk about a relationship that’s got your back! When it comes to matters of the heart, the fat in coconut boosts good cholesterol, and when it comes to matters of the palate, it’s good fun. Now that’s a love affair worth having!
But First, Trust
Every great love story includes transparency. So before proposing that coconut become a regular part of your life, make sure you know how it’s grown. The increasing demand for coconut products has led to a rise in monoculture farming and chemical fertilizers. Native plants are removed to make room for younger, more productive coconut palms, destroying biodiversity, eroding soil health, and introducing a demand for toxic fertilizers. The negative spiral continues with detrimental impacts on water, air, soil, and human health. Choose the coconut that cares! Organic farming methods nurture biodiversity and ensure transparency, providing the vital element of all happy relationships, trust.
Keep It Fun
Now that coconut and your diet are official, it’s time to have fun! The dates you can make with this nutritious soulmate go beyond dinner, starting with your morning coffee, where it makes a wonderful replacement for your creamer. Invite coconut milk to drop in at the office or go on a hike—crunchy, naturally, sweet coconut shreds pair well with snacking. The velvety texture of coconut oil lends itself to all kinds of cravings, from roasted veggies to luscious baked goods. It’s a one-in-a-million find for many dietary needs, providing everything from gluten-free flour to the creamiest non-dairy alternative you can imagine.
News From The Shedd
Music coming in from Cape Breton, Ireland, South Africa, Mexico, New York, California, and lots from Eugene
 It’s a super busy spring at the Shedd, and now that the snows are past I hope you can join us
for some fun!!
The great Eye Center folks are bringing us music from Cape Breton, Ireland, South Africa, Mexico, New York, California, and lots from Eugene – and that is
just in March!!
Come join us for some glorious classical choral or wind ensemble, singer-song writer, rhythm and blues, jazz or classic rock. Drs. Haines, Karren, and Takusagawa will even give you a ticket discount coupon. If you haven’t been in the “new” concert hall or tried out the hearing loops – come on over to The Shedd for some great music now!
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Contents
1. This Month in History
2. Lew McBee Joins The Eye Center
3. Give Me Sight Foundation: Donations
4. Oregon iLASIK & Refractive: Miranda
5. Nature is Amazing: "Superbloom"
6. Empowerment: Women's History Month
7. Natural Grocers: Nutritional Soulmate
8. News From The Shedd
9. A Little About St. Patrick's Day
Lew McBee Joins The Eye Center as New CEO!
Utah transplant looks forward to furthering the excellence of our organization
 This past week, The Eye Center officially welcomed Lew McBee as our new CEO!
Fresh in from Utah, Lew brings a vast wealth of experience to our practice and we are thrilled to have him. And what attracted Lew
to The Eye Center in the first place? It was our dedication to our 4-Values, of course.
Some of Lew's accolades include the following:
- National speaker for two major international pharmaceutical companies.
- Lectured to medical groups, physicians, and practice managers on medical business-related issues.
- Served on business advisory board for a major international pharmaceutical company.
- Presented at several national conferences on employee and management topics; including presentations on developing a 5-star service organization, developing strong management teams, and managing toxic employees.
- Published article on managing toxic employees.
- Active Member of following groups: Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), Project Management Institute (PMI) American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA), American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
If you see Lew in the office during an appointment, or out and about around town, make sure to welcome him to The Eye Center and to our beautiful community!
Give Me Sight Foundation
Significant amount donated from Strange Desserts' February show at Ambrosia!
Do you remember that Dr. Haines and the Strange Desserts played live at Ambrosia this last February to raise funds for the Give Me Sight Foundation? We are thrilled to report that this cozy occasion, that was attended by just under 50 people, brought in over $3,000 in donations!
We are unbelievably appreciative of the people who attended this event and donated, but also to the people who did not attend, but donated anyway. And if you read our recent publication on the Give Me Sight Foundation’s blog, it only takes about $5 to restore the gift of sight to someone who really needs it!
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One final note, keep in the back of your mind that we will be putting on one of our fantastic Night For Sight benefit concerts in December. More on that later this year!
Thank you so very much from all of us for all of your support!
Oregon iLASIK & Refractive
Unable to see without her glasses and normally horrified by the concept of eye surgery, Miranda overcomes her fear and is thrilled with her iLASIK result!
Miranda was functionally unable to see to the degree that without her glasses or contacts she could not get a drivers’ license. That was when she was 16. Into early adulthood, she kept wearing her glasses and contacts, despite the discomfort and inconvenience.
Then her husband, Cody, came into iLASIK to get his cutting-edge surgery. Based on his amazing results, and how easy it was, Miranda was convinced that she should get the surgery herself, even though she has a terrible fear of anything touching her eyes.
The result? Just watch the below video, as Miranda tells us her fantastic story.
Empowerment
Celebrating Women's History Month
Did you know that the entire month is designated as Women’s History Month? That’s right, it is!
In honor of this this month, we bring you eleven quotes from some of the most famous women of the last century:
“Well-behaved women seldom make history.” - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.” - Oprah Winfrey
“Women, like men, should try to do the impossible. And when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others.” - Amelia Earhart
“I am an example of what is possible when girls from the very beginning of their lives are loved and nurtured by people around them. I was surrounded by extraordinary women in my life who taught me about quiet strength and dignity.” - Michelle Obama
“If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.”
- Margaret Thatcher
“I think the girl who is able to earn her own living and pay her own way should be as happy as anybody on earth. The sense of independence and security is very sweet.”
- Susan B. Anthony
“We're here in this women's revolution - we're in this women's empowerment movement worldwide - and, if anything, women should stick up for each other and be like, 'No, she deserves everything she has, and she's worked hard as a woman.'”
- Nikki Bella
“We must tell girls their voices are important.” - Malala Yousafzai
“A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” - Eleanor Roosevelt
“I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” - Rosa Parks
“My mother told me to be a lady. And for her, that meant be your own person, be independent.” - Ruth Bader Ginsburg
A Wee Bit of Insight Into St. Patrick's History
Originally from England or Whales, future saint kidnapped by pirates and taken to Ireland
The young lad was kidnapped, along with many others, by Irish pirates and sold into slavery in Ireland. According to the eventual St. Patrick's autobiographical Confessio, which survives, the next six years were spent imprisoned in the north of the island and working as a herdsmen of sheep and pigs on Mount Slemish in Co. Antrim.
During this period, St. Patrick became increasingly religious. He considered his kidnapping and imprisonment as a punishment for his lack of faith and spent a lot of time in prayer.
After a vision led him to stow away on a boat bound for Britain, Patrick escaped back to his family.
There he had a dream that the Irish were calling him back to Ireland to tell them about God. This inspired him to return to Ireland as a priest, but not immediately. At this point he didn't feel adequately prepared for a life as a missionary. His studies took him to France where he was trained in a monastery, possibly under St Germain, the bishop of Auxerre, and he dedicated this period of his life to learning. It was some 12 years before he returned to Irish shores as a bishop sent with the Pope's blessing.
For a more detailed account of St. Patrick, click here.
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