Good Morning Good News! Friday, April 4, 2014

OPIE'S WEATHER REPORT!
Rikki's Refuge, Rapidan, VA.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014
THIS MORNING: Mostly cloudy with temperatures warming rapidly into the low to middle 60s. Winds light and variable.
TODAY: A few showers this morning with mostly cloudy conditions during the afternoon hours. High 77F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
TONIGHT: Scattered thunderstorms this evening followed by a few showers overnight. Low 48F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
HIGH: 77F. LOW: 48F.
Sunrise: 6:53 AM Moonrise: 10:11 AM
Sunset: 7:39 AM Moonset: ----
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 DONATION DROP-OFF EVERY SATURDAY AT RIKKI'S REFUGE 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Rikki's Refuge Educational Center
21410 Constitution Hwy.
Rapidan, VA. 22733
***For this Saturday (April 5, 2014) Rikki's Refuge really needs WET CAT FOOD, ORANGES FOR THE GUINEA PIGS, LARGE HEAVY DUTY TRASH BAGS, PAPER TOWELS AND SLIP LEASHES FOR THE DOGS!***
You may also leave donations for Rikki's Refuge at Re-Tail in Fredericksburg any time during normal business hours, if this is more convenient for you! 

OPIE’S KINDNESS PLEDGE!
I pledge to myself, on this day
To try and be kind, in every way.
To every person, big and small,
I will help them if they fall.
When I love myself and others, too,
That is the best that I can do!
RIKKI’S REFUGE
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 “Be Impeccable With Your Word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.”
~~ Don Miguel Angel Ruiz ~~ 

BEEFLESS STROGONOFF

1 (8-ounce) package ribbon noodles
1 cup nondairy milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 pieces seitan, or 4 pieces Worthington Multigrain Cutlets, drained, cut into bite size pieces, or 4 Boca Burgers, cut into bite size pieces.
1/2 small yellow onion, diced
2 cups button mushrooms, sliced
3 green onions, sliced, divided
1 cup vegan sour cream
1 teaspoon paprika
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. In a cup, whisk milk and cornstarch; set aside. In a large frying pan, heat oil. Add seitan and yellow onion; saute until the seitan starts to brown. Add the mushrooms; sautee until soft. Add half of the green onions; cook until soft. Add the sour cream and milk-cornstarch mixture. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Reduce to low heat and allow to simmer until thick. Add noodles directly from the boiling water to the stroganoff. Stir until completely coated. Garnish with the remaining green onions and serve.

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 Meet TIC TAC! Meow! 

 This week OPIE road-tripped to upstate NEW YORK to visit long-time Rikki's supporter, Gayle! She is a wonderful friend, on home hospice and has been battling cancer a long time. Gayle always wanted to come to Rikki's and her illness prevented her from traveling, so OPIE brought Rikki's to Gayle to make that dream come true. It was a WONDERFUL visit, and time well-spent. 

 “One person can make a difference. In fact, it's not only possible for one person to make a difference, it's essential that one person makes a difference. And believe it or not, that person is you.”
~~ Bob Riley ~~ 

*** REMINDER! The April 2014 RIKKI'S REFUGE BOARD MEETING is Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 5:00 PM! Ron H. has volunteered to grill out afterward, so come hungry! ***  

 Every meal for every animal, every day, is provided by donations from YOU, our caring supporters!
http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/donate.php
THANK YOU! 
If you would like to make a donation and send it in the mail instead of making an electronic transaction online, please mail your check or money order to:
Rikki's Refuge
PO Box 1357
Orange, VA. 22960