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By Rod Porsche Albany Visitors Association

Above: Animal judging is a big part of the Polk County Fair.

Right: The Vertigo and Ring of Fire rides at the Benton County Fair.

With everything from first-rate musical performances and rides to wild and exotic animals from around the world and exhibits put on by local groups; there is something for everyone at the Benton County Fair and Rodeo on Aug. 1 through 4.

The Headline performers this year will be The Bellamy Brothers on opening night, Aug. 1, Sara Evans on Aug. 2, Journey Unauthorized will strut the main stage Aug. 3 and mainstays Johnny Limbo and The Lug Nuts will perform two shows on the final day of the Fair. The NPRA Sanctioned Rodeo will occur on Thursday through Saturday.

Don’t forget all the wonderful Fair food that most of us make a point to enjoy during this time of year.

Meanwhile, the 4-H youth from Benton and Lane counties and other community members proudly will be displaying their canned, baked and handmade goods as well as artwork, photography and livestock.

This year’s Fair and Rodeo theme is “Where Communities Come Together” fitting with the tradition of individuals and groups from around the county coming together to share and show off their talents and triumphs. Acts and exhibits will include a hypnotist, Walk on the Wild Side Exotic Animals and Reptiles and a magician. The logging show also

will be back this year. New this year will be the Busy Bee Dogs, performing tricks!

Gates open at noon each day, with exhibit buildings closing at 10 pm and the Fair ending at 11pm. Admissions are: adults $6 with advance sale (by July 31) or $8 at the gate; an adult season pass is $20; youth $2 in advance or $3 at the gate; and seniors (65 and older) $4 in advance or $5 at the gate. Children 5 and younger get in free. Carnival wristbands also are available for $20 in advance or $25 from the carnival company once the fair opens.

Parking is available at the Fairgrounds for $15 for the season or $5 at the gate. All events, including rodeos and concerts, are free with fair admission.

There also will be discount days. All children 12 and younger can enjoy free admission on Kids’ Day, which is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 1 and Thursday, Aug. 4, is American Hero Day when all first responders, military veterans and everyone older than 65 with valid appropriate identification can attend for free until 5 p.m.

For more information about the Benton County Fair, or to order tickets, those interested can go online to http://www.bentoncountyfair.net.

Get ready for more fair fun on August 9th through the 12th at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Rickreall on Highway 99W east of Dallas. With this year’s theme “Fun for the Whole Herd” you can bet it will be a weekend of old-time county fair excitement!

Each day of the fair will feature the LaserOps/ Combat Zone, the Rawhide Express Train, a reptile and exotic animal; exhibit, 4-H and FFA exhibits, commercial exhibits and so much more. The fair will host the Cascade Amusements Carnival with oneprice wristbands each of the four days.

Kids will have a blast at the hands-on kids’ and teen area featuring a host of fun activities throughout the run of the fair. Local folks and 4-H and FFA kids will be competing for ribbons in all kinds of categories while proudly showing their animals for judging in preparation for Friday’s livestock auction.

Entertainment and events will include The Old Time Fiddlers, a Tribute to Patsy Cline, the Tuff Luck Band, the Shinkle Band and even Ballroom

Dance lessons on Thursday. Friday will feature a magic show, a 4-H outdoor cookery demonstration and more and ends with the annual Youth Talent Showcase. Then on Saturday the fair will be a busy place with the BMX Freestyle Team, the Cherry City Cloggers, the Showdown Band, the popular Beautiful Baby Contest, and the France School of Dance, a 4-H Fashion Show and an Adult Talent Showcase. A Tractor and Truck Pull is scheduled for Sunday, along with a ventriloquist, and the 4-H and FFA awards ceremonies.

Polk County Fair hours are 10AM until 10PM on Thursday through Saturday. On Sunday the fair will open at 10AM and close at 6PM, Parking is free.

Admission is $7 for ages 16 and up, $3 for ages 11 through 15, children 10 and under are free. Seniors 62 and over are free on Thursday and Friday, $3 on Saturday and Sunday. Those with military ID are free through the run of the fair. For More information go to: www.co.polk.or.us/fair.

The arrival of August means it’s time for the ATI Northwest Art and Air Festival! Watch for nearly 40 balloons flying over the Albany area each morning of the three-day event, August 24-26th. But it’s so much more than balloons.

It’s three days of art, great music, unique food vendors, airplane rides, a wine and microbrew garden, family fun and more. And the best news of all? Admission to the Northwest Art and Air Festival is free!

It’s Albany’s busiest weekend of the year, drawing an estimated 40,000 people to TimberLinn Park. A record 23,000+ fans came to see Joan Jett last year. For 2012, legendary rock band Styx takes the main stage Saturday night. Styx enjoyed amazing success in the 70s and 80s with a long list of chart topping hits.

The music doesn’t stop with Styx as The Vicki Stevens Band performs Friday on the Festival Stage from 5:30-7:00 followed by The Coats from 7:30 to dusk as the crowd builds for the Night Glow, where brilliantly-colored balloons tower over the crowd, lighting up the night sky. More great music on the Festival Stage includes the Fabulous Fairlanes on Saturday and FireFall on Sunday.

Watching colorful balloons lift off each morning is something to experience too! Get there early though, as they typically become airborne around 6:30 a.m. It’s fascinating to watch the balloon pilots and crew go through the process of filling the balloons and lifting off right before your eyes.

Ember the Fire Panda Balloon is offering tethered rides on Saturday morning, $10 for adults, $5 for kids.

Want to take it up a notch? If you’d like the full balloon ride experience, reserve a spot to see the beautiful Willamette Valley from a new perspective. Space is limited, so call Albany Visitors Association now at 541-928-0911 for more information.

Other flying activities during the Northwest Art and Air Festival include Young Eagles flights, BiPlane and helicopter rides. Be sure to hit the Kids Art Village and Art Demonstrations each day. One of Oregon’s largest car shows begins on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Go to the Northwest Art and Air Festival’s official website at www.nwartandair.org for more details and a complete Festival Schedule.

Want to make a weekend of it? There are several hotels within easy walking distance to TimberLinn Park or call Albany Visitors Association to reserve your on-site Festival RV camping site.

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Remember the song “Those Lazy Crazy Hazy Days of Summer?

Summer in our area may be crazy and hazy, but certainly not lazy.

Each month you will find a list of specially selected educational and entertainment events for you to enjoy. Keep this list handy so you can check it throughout the month.

• FARMERS MARKETS are underway throughout the mid-valley.

- ALBANY – Every Saturday from 9AM until 1PM at the corner of Fourth and Ellsworth in downtown Albany - CORVALLIS – Every Saturday and Wednesday from 9AM until 1PM along the downtown waterfront - BROWNSVILLE – Every Saturday in the historic downtown - LEBANON – Every Thursday afternoon from 3 until 7PM at the corner of Grant and Main Streets in the downtown - SWEET HOME – Every Saturday from 10 AM until 2 PM in the Thriftway parking lot on Highway 20 • FREE CONCERTS are being presented throughout the month.

ALBANY – River Rhythms at Montieth Riverpark.

- August 2 – The Hot and Brass Band - August 9 – Ricky Skaggs ALBANY – Mondays at Monteith concerts at Monteith Riverpark.

- August 6 – Ellen Whyte and Reflex Blue - August 13 – The Knox Brothers Gospel Group LEBANON offers a free summer concert series at Ralston Park on Tuesday nights, August 14 and 21. Go to: www.lebanonchamber.org for details.

MARKS RIDGE WINERY SUMMER MUSIC SERIES will be held on Friday evenings at the winery located at 29255 Berlin Road in Sweet Home. For more info: www.marksridge.com - August 3 – Jasper Lepak - August 10 – “Galy” - August 17 – Ray Hannah and Jerry Westcott - August 24 – David Sheehy - August 31 – John Wayland Harr • MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT is a free series of classic movies shown on the back wall of the Eagles Lodge each Friday night.

Bring your own chairs and blankets, refreshments are available for purchase. For more information call the Albany Downtown Assoc. at 541-928-2469.

- August 3 – “My Favorite Brunette” - August 10 – “The Little Princess” - August 17 – “D.O.A.” - August 24 – “King Kong” • BENTON COUNTY FAIR, August 1 through 4 in Corvallis.

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OREGON PINTO BREEDERS SHOW will take place at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany on August 1 through 4. Get details by going to: www.lcfairexpo,com.

SWEET HOME ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL is scheduled for August 3 through 5 at the Sweet Home High School. Call: 541-367-8969 for hours and other information.

ALBANY CIVIC THEATER PRESENTS “Children of a Lesser God” with performances August 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 and 11. The theater is located at 111 W. First Avenue in downtown Albany.

Ticket and other information is available at: albanycivic.org.

THE OREGON JAMBOREE country music festival takes place in Sweet Home on August 3, 4 and 5. For ticket and other information go to: www.oregonjamboree.com.

BROWNSVILLE ANTIQUE FAIR runs from 9AM until 4PM on August 4 in the city’s historic Pioneer Park. Check out: www. historicbrownsville.com for details.

INTERNATIONAL ALL BREED CONFIRMATION DOG SHOW is scheduled at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany on August 4 and 5. Go online to: www.iabca.com.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, an annual crime prevention evening on August 7 is scheduled in cities throughout the mid-valley area.

Contact your local police department for a schedule of activities.

CHRISTIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets at 7:30AM the second Thursday of each month at Novak’s in Albany for a no-host breakfast. There is no additional charge for attending.

The next Christian Chamber meeting will be on the morning of August 9 and features a special guest speaker (see page 7 of this issue of HighPoints for speaker information). Great networking opportunity for Christian business owners. Go online: www. cccnw.org.; or call: 541-791-2901 for more info.

POLK COUNTY FAIR, August 9 through 12, at Rickreall.

Please see the front page article in this issue of High Points for complete details.

NORTHWEST MINIATURE HORSE CLUB SHOW runs August 10 through 12 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany. Get more information at: www.lcfairexpo.com.

GIRL SCOUTS OF OREGON 100TH BIRTHDAY PARTY will be held at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany on Saturday, August 11. You can get the details at: nwmhc.com.

ARTS IN THE PARK is an event on August 11 and 12 at 925 Park St. in Lebanon. More information is available online at: www.lebanonartinpark.com.

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• PADDLE OREGON is an event scheduled for Tuesday, August 14, in Albany’s Bryant Park. Get details by calling: 541-9280911.

• GREATER ALBANY PTA FUNDRAISER will be held at 4:30PM on August 14 in the community room at Ray’s Food Place in North Albany. The event will feature Silpada Jewelry with door prizes and light refreshments. Call: 541-259-4778.

• ALBANY WOMEN’S CONNECTION MONTHLY BRUNCH will take place at 10AM on Wednesday, August 15, at the Comfort Suites Hotel, 100 Opal Court N.E. (Please note that this is a new location) The brunch will feature a special inspirational speaker Janna Clifford and a musical presentation by guitarist Bob Kasperi. Details and reservations: 541-704-0414.

• HARVEST MOON BLUES FESTIVAL will be held August 17 through 19 at Cheadle Lake in Lebanon. Go to: www. harvestmoon2012.com for details.

• BI-MART WILLAMETTE COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL takes place August 17, 18 and 19 at Brownsville. Get Ticket and schedule information at www.historicbrownsville.com.

• ALBANY NOSH TOUR, otherwise known as A.N.T, will be held August 18 starting at 2pm. Take part in tastings at many of Albany’s finest restaurants. Get ticket and other info. by calling: 541-928-0911; or go to: www.albanyvisitors.com • LEBANON GARDEN CLUB meets at noon on August 20 at the Timeless Gardens, 33527 Brewster Road in Lebanon. Go to: www.lebanongardenclub.org for more details.

• ATI WAH CHANG NORTHWEST ART AND AIR FESTIVAL, August 24-26 at Albany’s Timber Linn Park. Please see front page article in this issue of High Points for details.

• ALBANY CIVIC THEATER presents “Fat Pig” with performances on August 31, September 1, 2, 6, 7, and 8. The theater is located at 111 W. First Ave. in downtown Albany.

Ticket and other information is available at: albanycivic.org.

• NORTHWEST MINIATURE HORSE CLUB SHOW will take place at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany on August 31 and September 1 and 2. Get more info at: www. americanstockhorse.org.

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Anti-coagulants are important agents in stroke prevention. They help prevent strokes by inhibiting the formation of blood clots within the body. For many years, warfarin (Coumadin) has been the anticoagulant of choice; however there are new agents available that may challenge warfarin’s position as the gold standard.

People who have issues with their heart valves, heart rhythm, or are at risk for developing clots due to circulation problems or surgery (i.e. knee or hip replacements) are often given anti-coagulation therapy.

Treatment may be brief, or depending on the situation, it may continue for one’s lifetime. Anti-coagulant medications must be carefully dosed.

The clinician strives for the fine balance between blood clot prevention and obliterating the blood clotting process altogether. When the anticoagulant dose is too high, one is at risk for severe bleeding episodes.

When unchecked bleeding occurs internally; one may not be aware of the problem until it is too late.

Warfarin has been used for decades to prevent dangerous clot formation.

Blood tests, often performed monthly, are used to determine the dose of warfarin a patient needs. Warfarin is conveniently dosed once daily, however Pamela Becker, RpH the dosing may be complicated.

Rice’s For instance, one Pharmacy, commonly sees Gifts & Wine instructions such as: Take one tablet A “Pill Box Pharmacy” daily on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; take two tablets on Tuesday and Thursday, take no medication on Sunday. Patients on warfarin are asked to restrict their intake of certain foods that are rich in vitamin K (generally dark green foods like kale, spinach, broccoli, etc.)

This is because vitamin K negates the effects of warfarin. In fact, vitamin K is used as an antidote to warfarin in cases of accidental overdose or when a person requires emergency treatment/ surgery which would be complicated by the body’s inability to control bleeding.

Researchers recognized the need for a less burdensome anticoagulation therapy. Two new anti-coagulants gained FDA approval this year; dabigatran (Pradaxa ), and rivaroxaban (Xarelto), both agents provide Blood Flow continued on page 18

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Are we all wondering what happens next? The Supreme Court last month upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the verdict – it’s a tax, not a penalty.

Yesterday, July 19th I attended a PAHU conference (Portland Association of Health Underwriters) and we had as speaker the Executive Director for the Oregon Health Exchange, Rocky King. Rocky gave us agents some key dates going forward and information as to what will happen next.

The Oregon Health Exchange was formed as a public entity January of this year and they have acquired a grant from the Federal government to set up the Exchange. Oregon Health Authority, an Agency within the State of Oregon acquired a grant of $48 million to develop a user friendly web site for enrollment into the Exchange.

The Oregon Health Exchange’s grant was a total of approximately $14 million thus far. The Oregon Health Exchange will be operational as of 1/1/2014. Individuals and employees of small employer groups (if you

are employed with an employer the size of 1-50 you are employed with a small employer group) will be able to purchase insurance through the Exchange.

Donna R. Rocky stated that Green the health insurance Northwest premium rates financial will be impacted Services with the change in the Affordable Care Act effective 1/1/2014. What is so important with this date? That is the date when no one will be denied coverage, no matter what your health condition. Currently with the ACA children under the age of 18 already have this benefit. Guarantee issue was offered to children ages 0-18 as of October 2010. No matter what your child’s health condition they can apply for health insurance and be approved.

There is a lot to prepare for the Exchange before it is operational.

There has been a committee formed to determine the 4 metal plans. Have you heard about the metal plans?

There will be bronze, silver, gold and platinum plans. The benefits within each plan are to be determined for the Reform continued on page 16

Many people argue over whether banks or credit unions are the best banking choice, citing reasons like convenience, customer service and interest rates. What’s rarely discussed, however, is the way in which accounts held by these institutions are insured. Bank accounts are insured by the FDIC, while a completely different agency, the NCUA, insures Credit Union deposits.

So are there significant differences between the two agencies? Is one form of insurance more reliable than the other?

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) The FDIC is an independent government agency founded in 1933 that protects customer deposits into banks and savings associations. FDIC insurance is fully backed by the U.S. government and covers all deposit accounts, such as checking, savings, CD and money market accounts.

FDIC Insurance Coverage The FDIC insures qualifying accounts up to the limit per depositor, per institution. That means if you hold two accounts at one bank, both with balances that meet the maximum insurance

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amount, only half of your money is actually protected. The coverage limits were recently increased. Here are a few examples of how much money the FDIC can currently Darin protect: Klarr • Single Account: SELCO $250,000 per owner Community • Joint Account: CU Branch $250,000 per coManager owner • Certain Retirement Accounts: $250,000 per owner What’s Not Protected Just because your bank is insured, however, does not mean all your accounts are, even if they’re under $250,000. The FDIC will not insure other financial products that may be offered by banks, like stock, bonds, mutual funds, money market funds, T-bills, safe deposit boxes, insurance products and annuities.

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Start your interior design adventure by determining what your living room is for. Is it a place for an intimate gathering of friends and family? Do you entertain a large group of guests regularly? Is it a place to simply relax and kick back?

The answer will determine the layout of the room. If you entertain a lot, then you want your space to be more open so guests can flow freely around the room without bumping into furniture. If you host more intimate groupings, then you want to arrange your furniture to promote conversation.

1. Select furniture that matches your needs. Once you know the function of the room, it’s time to work on form. There are a lot of really wonderful pieces out on the market theses days. Not only can you get inviting sofas and loveseats, but also new ideas such as sectionals with a built-in chaise. If you entertain a lot,

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One of the goals of Christian a door, and once they were inside the spirituality is for believers to become security of the fold, he provided a good more like Christ. I propose that Peter and safe life. That’s the picture Jesus was never more like offered of himself, it’s Jesus than on the night his self-portrait—he’s he stepped out of the both the gate and the fishing boat and onto good shepherd. And the rolling waves and only through him, and Bill then walked toward with him, can we have Perkins Jesus. Of course, the abundant life. second his eyes left the Think of all the Lord, and focused on time and effort we himself and his human spend searching limitations, down he for satisfaction and went. fulfillment. If we find CHRISTIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE In The Jesus something that seems meets at 7:30AM the second Thursday Experiment, we want to satisfy, it eventually of each month at Novak’s in Albany for a to capture the energy breaks, wears out, no-host breakfast. and excitement of falls apart, or becomes Peter’s first miraculous step. But we don’t boring like old chewing gum. Or it simply want to stop there, we don’t want to sink. disappears, like spent money, a failed We want to keep moving forward, step by relationship, or a lost job. In a sense, the step, as we learn how to keep our eyes on things or people that promise fulfillment Jesus and follow him. often drain our lives.

Jesus taught that he offers his followers Abundant life isn’t a butterfly that “a rich and satisfying life” (John 10:10, will land on your shoulder if you stand nlt). Some translations say abundant life. still. No, you have to clamber over That sounds great, but what does it the gunwales, amid the storms and mean, day to day? At the time Jesus made circumstances of life, and take steps of this promise, he was telling a parable faith. The good news is that Jesus leads about himself as the good shepherd, the the way. We only have to follow. As we one who protects and provides for his do so, not only will we be transformed, so sheep. In ancient Israel, if there was no will our families, friends and business. wooden gate on a sheep pen, at night the Join us at the August Christian shepherd would lie across the opening Chamber meeting, August 9th at Novak’s to sleep. To enter or exit the fold, the in Albany from 7am until 9am to meet sheep had to step over their shepherd.

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plate, prick the dough well and add pie weights to keep the crust from buckling. Bake in a 350 degree oven until nicely browned. Cool on rack.

This is another blast from the not-so-distant Filling: Sift into a saucepan 1 C sugar or past that deserves to be resurrected to delight Splenda with 3 tbsp today hungry masses. cornstarch. Add a Mom acquired pinch each of salt and this in the early 70’s cinnamon and mix shortly after we well. Slowly add ¼ moved here from C water and make the east. New Jersey sure the starch is was a great blueberry completely dissolved. producer, but this type Stir in 2 C fresh or of pie was completely frozen blueberries. new to us.

Cook over medium This is a good way heat until thick and to use up last year’s I do mean THICK! frozen berries when Remove from the the new crop comes in. heat and add 1 tbsp Crust: Cut 6 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp fresh butter into 1 C flour.

One bite and you’ll know why it’s called the Best Ever Blueberry Pie. lemon juice. Stir and In a cup mix 1 tbsp add 2 to 2 1/2 C fresh sugar and ½ tsp salt. blueberries. Mix well Add 3 tbsp vodka and and pour into cooled shell.

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1 tbsp water and stir until dissolved. The vodka Serve with sweetened whipped cream. moistens the dough but does not activate the The hungry masses will lift you to their gluten that makes crust tough, and it evaporates shoulders and carry you about with shouts of during baking. Pour about ¾ of the wet mix over praise and rapture! the dry mix and stir to blend, adding additional You deserve it. wet mix as needed. Roll out and line a 9” pie

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As you may have guessed by now, I LOVE food. I love the selection, the cooking and the end product. Each step is an adventure.

You might consider me a “foodie”, but I hate that appellation.

“Foodie” conjures up people that run with food fads- “fusionfools” and those that discard the classics for something iffy and transient. And it probably doesn’t taste all that good.

Food that was good in the 20’s, 40’s, 70’s and 1880’s is still good! You may have to adapt it to your taste, but it’s worth trying.

This is an all consuming passion (sorry!) for me. I wasn’t just bitten by the food bug- that would be a nip on the ankle from a puppy, no, I was mauled and savaged by a Siberian Tiger.

My idea of a good time is to get people I like together and FEED them!

My Dad and Uncle were very willing participants and excellent critics and I was able to develop many special recipes for them.

I cringe when I watch “Chopped” on TV! What a nightmare scenario-how could anyone make a dish from some of those abominations! I pity the poor fools that have to taste that stuff!!

In my column, I try to bring back goodies that deserve to be resurrected.

We are surrounded by centuries of good taste and it seems ridiculous to discard this legacy for a passing fad. Amen.

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Stuff Raspberry Sorbet Raspberries grow well in the Willamette Valley because of the moderate climate we have. A native to Europe, raspberries are a member of the rose family.

Today the main producers of raspberries are Poland, the Ruby United States, LEwis, Germany, and Pizza Chile. A single King raspberry weighs approximately 4 grams and is made up of more than 100 drupelets.

There are many varieties of raspberries, but the most frequently cultivated is the red raspberry.

One of my favorite is the Cascade Bounty Raspberry; they are generally ready to pick in early July, and have an intense flavor and color. Raspberries are best complimented with almonds, chocolate, cream, as well as with other fruits. They are simply wonderful served with yogurt and ice cream. During the summer months when raspberries are at their best they are especially good with blueberries. Not only are they complimentary in taste, they are exquisitely beautiful served together. For a colorful and healthy salad for your family, toss fresh raspberries with spinach,

roasted almonds, a little feta cheese, and then dress lightly with lemon vinaigrette.

Raspberries are extremely rich in nutrients and antioxidants. One cup is a good source of Vitamin C, folate, riboflavin, niacin, potassium, and copper, as well as magnesium and manganese and has 8 grams of fiber. The flavonoids that give raspberries their rich color help prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the body. Freezing raspberries does not significantly diminish these healthy nutrients, so you can easily enjoy their health benefits throughout the winter.

Raspberries are best served at room temperature within 24 hours of being picked. They will not last without refrigeration. To store them, spread them in a single layer on paper towels and leave them uncovered in the refrigerator where they will keep for only a day or two. A sweet, fruity aroma is a good indicator of the ripeness of the berries. When shopping for raspberries, look for deeply colored fruit that is plump. Overripe berries will reveal themselves by leaking through the container.

Freezing is the best way to keep raspberries for up to one year. The best approach is a two-step process; first, freeze the berries in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Once they are completely frozen, transfer the frozen berries to an airtight container.

Even when frozen, raspberries are rather fragile, so choose a container that will protect them.

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Place the bowl of the fruit sorbet mixture into a larger bowl filled with ice water to quickly bring the temperature down. At this point, if you have plenty of time before you are going to make the sorbet, pour the mixture into a small container and refrigerate until the raspberry mixture is 40˚F using an instant read thermometer. Or ice can be continually added to the large bowl and the temperature will continue to drop. The goal is to have the raspberry mixture at 40˚F or lower.

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If you haven’t stopped by the InSpirit Marketing and Points for Profit offices recently, you’ve missed a real treat.

First time gardeners Lauralee, Kathy & Grace have a beautiful garden full of delicious vegetables.

In addition to God’s favor and hard work, the garden’s plenty is the result of some help from a fantastic soil blend called Grow-nGoldTM that is a blend of all organic materials they got from The Bark Place in Albany.

This soil is a boon to those of you who have ever patiently waited for seeds to sprout and vegetables to ripen, you’ll be amazed to hear that they were harvesting and eating radishes in 35 days! The plants look clean and healthy. Their only problem is that they can’t eat the vegetables as quickly as the garden produces.

The blend is new this year and contains an ingredient called Humic

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Since all the components of the soil are certified organic, there is no need to certify the soil.

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The soil is available at both the Albany and Corvallis Bark Place stores by the yard or by the bag.

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As we introduced in the last article, the perception of what a healthy lawn looks like is often the obstacle that confuses many homeowners and gardeners. The right shade of green like on the front of fertilizer bags, etc. is often what we make our goal, thinking that’s the way it’s supposed to look and we just don’t know what we’re doing. Unfortunately, to that end, we spend a lot of time and money treating symptoms and not causes.

So escaping from the symptoms like yellow or brown lawn, too light of green, weeds continuing to pop up, etc. let’s look at the causes. After all, if our bodies aren’t working right, we don’t just treat symptoms- we find out why they are occurring and attack the cause.

1. Thicken Your Lawn Where grass is thick and healthy, weed seeds have no place to germinate, and the grass can put down a wider and deeper root system, which can pull nutrients and water from the soil more efficiently. Look for a seed mix specifically labeled for your conditions: sun or partial shade.

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Note: You WILCO can successfully overseed during the Brian summer, however Coons, it’s tricky as the seed Wilco must remain moist and the risk is high that heat will dry out and kill the seed and tender young shoots.

2. Feed with Compost Add compost to increase the soil’s organic matter content (this can be done any time of the year, but is best when your lawn is not heat stressed) to as much as 7 percent and greatly improve water retention at the same time. To apply compost as topdressing for areas smaller than 2,000 square feet, use a wheelbarrow and drop small piles intermittently around your lawn; then rake the compost out to about a quarter to three-eighths of an inch.

3. Water Wisely In summer, lawns account for 40 to 60 percent of residential water usage, but using organic practices—selecting an appropriate grass species for your

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By Kathy Dennis, Director of Points for Profit

The staff at Selco Community Credit Union in Albany stands ready to serve you.

Q: I missed the last meeting and heard from one of our members that we were supposed to be at Waverly School on the 14th for an event and they said you are going to be doing something like that every month for the nonprofits...is this true? How do we sign up? What do we need to do?

A: What great and timly questions!

Let’s start with the vision...Can you imagine the difference we can make when we start stepping out, one by one, month after month, as a united family to help our community what will happen...it’s like stacking pennies to heaven! In your cases it is stacking points for heaven.

As announced at the meeting last month...As a family united, Points for Profit will be reaching out to help serve our Non-profits each month. One non-profit organization in each program or as needed.

This is a way to bring Points for Profit “full circle” by literally serving our community and giving back to non-profit organizations and the worthy causes in the Points for Profit family.

The Waverly School event was our first “I REFUSE On Location” for one of our Mid-Valley non-profit partners “Child Evangelism Fellowship and GAPTA (Greater Albany Public Schools PTA)”. We (32 P4P members) joined forces with SERVE INC and painting, landscaped and cooked a whole lot of hot dogs!

We want to truly be the hands and feet of Jesus and want to do more than just give money back...we want to give of ourselves to our family of non-profit organizations and we feel we can best do this by rolling up our sleeves and getting out there as a family to help where ever we are needed!

Just call our offfice 541-791-2901 or email kdennis@ inspiritmarketing.com and let us know how we can help your group and we ‘ll get you on the calendar!

Points for Profit meeting is August 28th from 6-8pm at the Albany Eagles Lodge, 127 Broadalbin St NW, Albany. The theme is ‘Rodeo.’ Dinner is $8 for adults, children five and under are free. If you would like to reserve a dinner please RSVP by 5pm August 27th to kdennis@inspiritmarketing.com or call (541) 791-2901

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by Rick Rogers Great service is a hallmark for Selco Community Credit Union located at 1823 14th Avenue, in the Heritage Mall complex, in southeast Albany. Whether you are looking for a place to open a checking account, secure a car or home loan or need other financial advice, Selco stands by to help you with some of the friendliest and most knowledgeable service around.

Selco is a founding Points for Profit business partner and that means extra points anytime you avail yourself of their transactions or service. Open a new account and get 20million-points for your favorite participating non-profit. Once you’re a Selco customer, you will receive extra million-points every time you visit the branch to complete a transaction such as making a deposit or withdrawal. Best of all, the Selco

staff stands ready to help you with all your financial business In addition to all of that, there is nothing like a good old-time outdoor bar-b-que. That is exactly what is going to happen on Wednesday, August 1st, at the Albany Selco for a special combination customer appreciation day and Points for Profit “On Location” event. The bar-b-que will feature free hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixings and will run between 11AM and 5PM on August 1st. However, Points for Profit members and supporters will want to attend between the hours of noon and 2PM when they will receive extra 5-million-points just for attending during those two hours.

Whether you can make it to the customer appreciation event or not, Selco is a proud long-time sponsor of our Points for Profit program. They have extra points for you so please consider their services for all you financial needs.

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Meyer Embroidery and NW Apparel & Graphics Moves to New Location

Yvette Meyer stands by her two embroidery machines in her new Lebanon store.

Meyer Embroidery and NW Apparel & Graphics will be opening their doors in Lebanon at 680 Main Street August 13th.

Owner Yvette Meyer says after five years of having a home based business the time has come to spread their wings into a larger facility. The additional space and location will allow them to meet the growing needs of their customers.

The company started with only one commercial embroidery machine back in Jan 2007. It took only a year to realize that an additional machine was needed to keep up with orders. Not only did they add a second embroidery machine in 2008 but also a heat press to process heat transfers. It took another year to realize that one heat press wasn’t sufficient so a second was added.

Standing by their motto that “anything is possible” an appliqué and vinyl cutter was added in 2011. They now offer vinyl banners, chloroplast signs and vinyl words and images for walls, windows and vehicles.

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In 2011 they also introduced in house custom screen printing. Their graphics department can assist with artwork and then produce up to a six color, screen printed design. If you need assistance with artwork that will not be placed on a garment they can assist with that as well.

Meyer Embroidery and NW Apparel & Graphics are proud to support and supply the Lebanon Booster Club with their spirit wear. You’ll find a selection of Warrior apparel including hats, T shirts and sweatshirts in the store. They are also excited to be working with their newest customer East Linn Christian Academy to supply their sports and spirit wear.

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Somewhat surprisingly, there is no requirement for a bank to be FDIC-insured.

However, it’s become a given for most since non-insured banks just can’t compete with those that offer full protection.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Credit unions are not FDIC insured. This fact does not make them less safe, however.

The NCUA, much like the FDIC, is an independent federal agency. It is charged with chartering, supervising and insuring federal credit unions. It’s backed by the U.S. government and operates the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF).

NCUA Insurance Coverage The insurance coverage the NCUA provides is practically the same as the FDIC. Individual accounts are protected up to $250,000. One difference with NCUA insurance, though, is that it covers share and draft accounts, which are specific to credit unions and do not exist at banks. Further, the $250,000 limit applies to the total deposits with one institution, but additional coverage is available through the NCUSIF in some cases.

What’s Not Protected Again, like the FDIC, the NCUA does not insure any money invested in stocks, mutual funds, annuities, etc. Always confirm with your credit union which accounts are covered.

Are All Credit Unions NCUA Insured?

Only federal credit unions are automatically covered by NCUA insurance. Some state-chartered institutions are not insured by the NCUA and thus, don’t offer the same protection against credit union failure.

Even so, state-chartered credit unions may still elect to be NCUA insured and most are. Only 5% of Credit Unions opt to forgo this option and remain privately insured.

So Which One Is Safest?

You may be more familiar with the FDIC because there are just many more banks than credit unions, many of which have failed and made FDIC insurance a newsworthy topic.

Even though credit unions tend to be smaller financial institutions with fewer customers, they are in no way inferior to banks when it comes to the safety of your money.

Both the FDIC and NCUA are “backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government.” This means that the only real difference between the two is the type of institution they insure, not the reliability of that insurance.

As far as financial security goes, it really comes down to the particular institution.

FDIC or NCUA, bank or credit union, your money will be safe as long as you deposit with an insured financial institution within the set limits. Even though non-insured banks and credit union are rare, they do exist, so it’s important to double check whether your accounts are held at an FDIC or NCUA insured financial institution

Are you tired even after getting 8 hours of sleep at night? Do you wake several times a night for no reason or to even use the restroom? Do you snore? Do you have high blood pressure?

You just may have sleep apnea or one of the other many sleep disorders a Home Sleep Study (HST) may diagnose.

An HST uses a simple device that you take home and wear to bed. The device will analyze data including if and how much you snore, your oxygen levels and how you are breathing while you sleep. You bring the device back the next day; we analyze the data, give you a diagnosis and discuss a treatment plan if need, usually all in less than a weeks’ time.

It’s as simple as that.

Home Sleep Studies are greatly preferred over the traditional in-lab sleep lab

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Interpretation of your HST is performed by your sleep specialists at A Turning Leaf Home Medical in Lebanon and Salem. A Turning Leaf has developed several sleep disorder programs in the Pacific Northwest. We specializes in diagnosing and treating patients of all ages with complex sleep issues and how various environmental factors affect sleep disorders.

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We offer a variety of humane education programs that are designed to promote compassion, respect, responsibility and care for all animals, and strengthen the human-animal bond.

Registration is now open for our Pets & Pals Club for children in grades K through second grade

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The registration fee is $50 per child or $70 per family.

For more information or to download a class calendar or registration form, visit safehavenhumane. org and select the For Kids tab. Or call us at 541.928.6280.

Come visit SafeHaven Humane Society and all of the adoptable animals at 33071 Hwy 34 SE in Albany, Ore. We are open Tuesday to Friday, noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday to Monday, noon to 5 p.m.

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Summer is finally here and we have been seeing a much higher number of cases involving dogs and cats suffering from fleas. We think part of this increase has to do with the relatively warm weather we’ve had over the last few years. We haven’t had a long freeze to help reduce the numbers of outdoor fleas that can overwinter in leaf littler and other yard debris. There are over a thousand different species of fleas in the world but I’m referring to just one species, Ctenocephalides felis; the cat flea. This is the flea that can make our pets’ lives miserable.

What is frustrating is that we have so many quality products that are incredibly effective at killing the fleas and yet we still have problems with them parasitizing our patients.

The issue largely comes down to understanding how fleas operate and complying with quality products, not generic store brands as well as making sure to communicate and follow up with your regular veterinarian during treatment so progress can be assessed.

The adult flea is often never seen. Many owners are surprised to learn that their pets have fleas when examined by their veterinarian.

The classic example is the dog that is chewing his butt raw and yet no fleas are ever seen. This is because this dog has an allergy to fleas and it only takes a couple of bites to cause a skin reaction. It’s actually easier to

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find fleas on dogs and cats without flea allergies because they’re not constantly grooming themselves which hides the evidence. The take home point is that if your dog or cat is super itchy, especially around the hind end, there is a strong probability that it is fleas whether you seen them or not. If you do see adult fleas then you actually have much for fleas in your environment then you realize.

The adult flea is just the tip of the iceberg. Once the female draws first blood she starts laying up to a hundred eggs each day. They are found between floor boards of hardwood floors, in carpeting, under furniture, and of course in bedding.

When conditions are right the larvae then go into the pupae or cocoon phase. This is the most important phase when it comes to winning the war against fleas. Quality flea control products work to kill adults, eggs and larvae. No product, not even professional exterminators can reliably kill the cocoon phase. It’s essentially a bomb shelter. This phase can persist up to months before the flea hatches out as an adult. This is why it is important to continue to treat for fleas for several months even after you think you have won the war. And if your dog or cat has allergies of any sort he or she should be treated with a monthly quality flea product year round. The other benefit to treating for fleas during the winter is it increases the chances of Fleas continued on page 18

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Memories Now that Summer is truly here, I thought we would take a moment to look at a couple of movies from the 1950’s that radiate heat from the screen. When I say heat, I mean more than the adult themes of the stories, I mean the way the movies are filmed.

The movies are set during blistering hot summers. The men and women in the films look miserably hot. Men are ofter depicted in sweaty undershirts while women are also shown as if they had just walked out of a sauna.

I want to specifically single out two movies which I originally saw in theaters and are now readily available on DVD for home viewing.

As a general rule if you see the names of William Faulkner or Tennessee Williams as the source for a screenplay on a movie you can pretty well bet on a couple of things.

First of all, the story will be set in the South and second of all, the weather conditions in the movie will be hot!

The first movie I want to recommend is William Faulkner’s “The Long Hot Summer” released by Twentieth Century Fox in 1958. It stars Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Orson Wells, Anthony Franciosa, Lee Remick and Angela Lansbury. In the movie, Paul Newman plays Ben Quick, a transient who everyone thinks is a notorious barn burner, someone

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who roams the countryside setting barns on fire for personal gain. He moves into a new town and quickly gets entrentched with the areas richest family.

Yes, it is an involved story and before it’s all over there will be a barn Rick fire with nearly tragic Rogers results. The feeling of Movies heat from the screen and DVDs during this movie is portrayed so well you will swear the director dipped Paul Newman and Orson Wells in a vat of greasy oil just before shouting “Action”.

My second recommendation is also from 1958. It’s M-G-M’s “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof” also starring Paul Newman along with Elizabeth Taylor, Burl Ives and host of other mid-1950’s familiar movie faces.

It was a busy year for Paul Newman who plays a burned-out, alcoholic, ex-football player who, along with his frustrated wife, returns home to the plantation in the deep south owned by his father known as “Big Daddy” Again, like in the previous film, there is a lot of inter-family squabbling before things work out in the final reel. The portrayal of heat coming from the screen in this one is a real scorcher!

Both of these movies can be had on DVD from many local stores such as BIMart and others. They can also be ordered from all the usual internet sources. Neither of these movies are suitable for children.

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A contemporary of Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers never became quite the household name that Christie did.

Because Sayers also published both Christian works and more academic books (including what is now a standard translation of Dante’s Divine Comedy), her mystery output was limited to only about a dozen books. Be that as it may, her novels are better regarded today than almost any other mystery writer, including Agatha Christie.

Murder Must Advertise is one of her best. Her detective, Lord Peter Wimsey, must go undercover as a copywriter at an advertising firm to investigate the demise of a former copywriter. He gradually uncovers a vast drug ring in which the dead man and the murderer were involved.

Although not intended to be so, the pre-electronic age setting has a satisfying simplicity that goes along perfectly with a good mystery.

Too many “mysteries” today are solved by CSI-science or technogadgets, rather than some good old-fashioned Scott legwork and Givens, brainpower.

Browsers What is Bookstores, intentional, and fellow however, is reviewer, Sayers’ incisive daughter, wit; and she Amanda unleashed this Givens on the world of advertising and its intrusion into the social and moral lives of men and women.

Alas, the issues she raises in 1933 are even more relevant today!

Although as keen as Dickens, Sayers keeps the book fast-paced and light. Her office-worker dialogue is one of the highlights of the book, as it is both hilarious and perfectly done. (Ironically, Dorothy Sayers herself disliked the book, which should make you wonder how much better the rest of her books might be!)

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Value As I curl up with a warm cup of tea to and think about skin concerns that I am regularly asked about. It occurs to me that a number of you have had questions regarding skin growths, and pigmentation issues. Yes boys and girls this month I bring you a bit of information and hope! Many of you have expressed how annoying, ugly, and embarrassing these skin conditions are.

First let’s begin with some general information. For anyone who feels they have an unsightly skin issue please read on and then come on in to see me as I especially love a challenge.

Warts: Caused by a viral infection, specifically by the human papillomavirus (HPV). A range of types of warts have been identified, varying in shape and site affected. These include: Common Wart (Verruca Vulgaris), a raised wart with roughened surface, most common on hands, yet can grow anyway on the body; Skin Tag (Flat Wart Verruca Plana), a small, smooth flattened wart, flesh colored, which can occur in large numbers; most common on the face, neck, hands wrists, and knees.

Moles: Melanocytic Nevus also known as “Banal Nevus”, “Marcus Burrows”, and “Nevocytic Nevus” is a type of lesion that contains nevus cells. According to

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Syringomas: Are harmless sweat duct tumors, typically found clustered on eyelids, although they may also be found in the armpits, umbilicus and other areas of the body. They are skin colored or yellowish firm rounded bumps, 1-3 mm in diameter, and may be confused with xanthelasma.

Skin Pigmentation: Disorders occur as a result of the body producing either too much or to little melanin. Skin pigmentation creates a darker or lighter tone that may be blotchy or uneven.

Causes of skin pigmentation can range from auto immune conditions to drug reactions or genetic inheritance. Sun damage is probably the leading cause of skin pigmentation problems. Remember to apply that sunscreen everyday!

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Photochromic means the lenses darken when they are outdoors and lighten when they are indoors. Specifically, it is the UV light waves that trigger the darkening; the lenses fade to clear when they are no longer exposed to the UV light. The tint will be darker on a bright day than on an overcast day and clear at night and indoors. Besides reducing brightness outdoors so one can see more clearly and comfortably, transitions lenses also block 100% of UVA and UVB rays.

The most popular tint they produce is the Transitions VI. The “VI” is used to denote that this is the sixth generation of improvements over the years of development of the tint. It comes in gray and brown with the gray being the most popular choice.

The gray is most popular because is a neutral density tint which allows one to see colors most true to form.

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ones’ perception of colors .This tint is not the best choice for a person, for example, who paints houses during the day outdoors.

Transitions Xtractive lenses are the darkest everyday photochromic lenses available. They are the best choice for people who spend a lot of time in bright, sunny conditions.

Indoors, these lenses fade to a slight indoor tint most people feel it is light enough that they forget it is there.

This tint also activates moderately behind the windshield of a car. For most people this is sufficient except on those very bright days.

The newest tint developed by Transitions Optical is the Transitions Vantage. It is the first everyday lenses to both darken and polarize when they are exposed to UV. This tint allows noticeably crisper, sharper vision, even in the brightest outdoor glare.

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As an Insurance Agent I will be able to assist individuals or employees to enroll in the Exchange.

You may qualify for tax credits if your income is between 200% to 400% of the federal poverty level. The tax credits will reduce the cost of your health insurance. You will be able to purchase medical and Pharmacy coverage in the Exchange.

The following allows you to figure out if you qualify for tax credits.

This time of year moles can be very annoying because they make so many tunnels and mounds throughout your yard, flowerbeds and gardens.

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Moles love to dine on earthworms and grubs, which are frequently close to the soil surface in the springtime.

As the weather dries out, the earthworms migrate deeper into the soil and the moles tend to move on, but waiting for this to happen is not always an option.

There seems to be a million folk remedies for getting rid of moles from putting juicy fruit gum in their tunnels, sonic noisemakers, windmills, and even human urine, but none of these folk remedies really work. I have even heard that if you place a female mole in a straight-

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area, and applying compost—can mean using a lot less water. Water early in the morning to prevent fungal disease and reduce evaporation loss. Deep, infrequent irrigation forces grass to send roots down into the soil to find moisture and makes it more drought-tolerant. The amount of water to use varies for each grass variety and soil type, but about an inch every week—from rainfall or your hose—is enough to keep an established lawn green.

Wilco carries a wide selection of grass seeds that are perfect for overseeding in various types of conditions. If you are planning to add compost, this writer’s personal recommendation is Whitney Farms 1.5cu ft Organic Planting Compost, or Harvest Supreme Natural & Organic Soil Amendment 2 cu ft.

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sided bucket and bury it to the rim, the female will cry for help. The other moles will come to her rescue and will also then fall in the bucket and become trapped. C’mon, where are you going to get a female mole? In order to get rid of moles successfully you must first determine that you are dealing with moles and not gophers or voles. Here in the valley the type of mole found is the Broad Footed Mole, which makes a large dirt mound with no opening. If you look at the mound, you will find the dirt to be finely ground. If it was a gopher the mound would be closed but the dirt would be clumpy. Voles do not make a mound and have an open hole. Once you have determined you are dealing with a mole you are ready to plan your assault on them.

Traps like scissor traps, plunger traps and cinche traps should be used.

These are all chemical free and effective means of eliminating moles. You may find that using several kinds of traps if not all of these traps is necessary for capturing the moles. After you have captured the moles you can apply a castor oil based repellent to keep them away, which can repel them for up to five weeks. Taking care of moles on your own takes some skill and can be very frustrating and costly in the process, so calling a professional may be the answer. Healthy Home Pest Control, LLC can provide you with an effective and affordable pest control program. Call 541-570-0095

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A team-oriented environment can contribute to the overall success of your business. Be your business large or small, your goal should be to unify all of your staff to accomplish your business’ overall goals. I will share a very old fable that illustrates this point of view.

Fable of the Porcupine Family It was the coldest winter ever in January that year. Many animals were dying. The porcupines realized that their situation was not good. So they decided to huddle together. By grouping together they would be covered, protected and stay warm. But it caused a curious problem. The quills of each porcupine began to wound the one next to them.

After awhile it was decided that it would be better to distance

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themselves. However, it was too cold and one by one they began to die alone and frozen. So the remaining team of porcupines made a choice; either they accept the quills of Crystal their companions or Smith succumb to death.

Complete Wisely they each Business made the decision Solutions to huddle back together. Though it wasn’t easy, they learned to make it work and meet their goal to survive the winter in warmth.

Creating an overall sense of teamwork in your business, despite less than perfect people or circumstances, has been proven time and time again to bring success to all types of businesses and their leaders.

It really is true that a happy employee is a productive employee. Happy employees generally make for happier

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Not all of the money they earn will be included in their paychecks because their employer must withhold taxes.

Here are six things the IRS wants students to be aware of when they start a summer job.

1. When you first start a new job you must fill out a Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate. This form is used by employers to determine the amount of tax that will be withheld from your paycheck. If you have multiple summer jobs, make sure all your employers are withholding an adequate amount of taxes to cover your total income tax liability.

2. Whether you are working as a waiter or a camp counselor, you may receive tips as part of your summer

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income. All tips you receive are taxable income and are therefore subject to federal income tax.

3. Many students do odd jobs over the summer to make Cathy extra cash. Earnings Baker, you receive from American self-employment Bookkeeping – including jobs like and Tax baby-sitting and lawn mowing – are subject to income tax.

4. Even if you do not earn enough money to owe income tax, you will probably have to pay employment taxes. Your employer will withhold these taxes from your paycheck. If you earn $400 or more from selfemployment, you will have to pay self-employment tax. This pays for benefits under the Social Security systems that are available for selfemployed individuals the same as they are for employees that have taxes withheld from their wages.

The self-employment tax is figured on Form 1040, Schedule SE, and

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anticoagulation that is comparable to warfarin, however they do not require the specially titrated doses. Anticoagulation is achieved by taking a set dose of the medication once or twice daily.

There is no need to make repeated trips to the lab for blood-test monitoring. The drawbacks to the newer agents are; they do not have an antidote (we cannot quickly reverse their effects), and they are currently very expensive. Yet for individuals who are unable to manage warfarin dosing and monitoring, these may be cost-effective alternatives.

The pharmacists at Rice’s pharmacy are happy to answer questions about which type of anticoagulation therapy may be right for you, stop in today!

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your redecorating project. Once you have the furniture you like, the rest can be changed easily down the road with just a few cans of paint and some artistic touches. We will finish next month with 4-7 so don’t miss that issue!

Rife’s professional staff can work with you to select the perfect pieces or to arrange the pieces you have! Rife’s also offers great sales and selection, they are likely to have all you could need and if they don’t…they can order it for you! Call them today at 541-758-2020.

by Sharon Anderson Albany Antique Mall These days when we think of vending machines we usually think of candy bars, soda pop and potato chips, but did you know that the first vending machine was invented back in 215BC by Hero, a Greek mathematician? It was invented to dispense holy water inside the Egyptian temples.

In the early 1800’s the first coin operated vending machines showed up in London, they dispensed post cards. Shortly after, a bookstore owner, Richard Carlisle, invented a vending machine that dispensed books.

It wasn’t until 1888 that the first commercial coinoperated vending machines were put into use in the United States. These first machines were placed in New York City subways and sold Tutti-Frutti gum.

They were produced by the Thomas Adams Gum Company. The following year, as an added attraction, the Pulver Manufacturing Company introduced animated figures to their machines.

It wasn’t until 1907 that round candy coated gumballs and their machines were introduced. For one penny you could get yourself this sweet treat.

Now the average price in the United States is 25 cents.

Other vending machine milestones include; • 1920’s – Automatic vending machines that dispensed sodas into a cup • 1926 – Cigarette machines • 1930’s – Chilled, bottled soft drinks • 1937 – Coca-Cola bottle machines • 1946 – Coffee vending machines

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eliminating the population entirely when their numbers are the lowest.

For the best chance of a victorious outcome you should speak to your veterinarian about the specific products that may be best for your pets and make sure that you are clear on how to apply the product.

For example bathing your dog after applying a topical flea product will greatly reduce its effectiveness and if bathing is necessary then you may want to consider oral flea medication that won’t wash off. All cats and dogs in the house must be treated. Also discuss various ways to try to reduce

the number of eggs and larvae in the environment. There are several safe quality products that do an excellent job killing the larval stage. Sprays work much better than foggers because you can target fleas under furniture. Foggers settle on top of furniture and won’t do much to kill larvae under the bed, dressers, area rugs, etc... I have found that it can be trial and error in some cases and this is why following up with your veterinarian is so important because we can learn just as much from what doesn’t work as from what does work and adjust our strategy over time.

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1960 – Single Cup Coffee Machines 1961 – Canned soda machines 1972 – Glass front vending machines 1978 – Soft drink machines that dispense water 1987 – Frozen food machines 1991 – Coffee machines that offer espresso and cappuccino Today you can find a vending machine for almost anything. Stamps, eggs, lottery tickets, live bait, car washes, perfume, aftershave, Ramen noodles, DVD’s, life insurance, and gemstones, just to name a few.

If you would like to add a bit of nostalgia to your home, you can find vintage vending machines at the Albany Antique Mall at the corner of 2nd and Ellsworth in Historic Downtown Albany, proud to be a Points for Profit business partner.

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conjunction with dental bonding, enamel shaping can also correct small chips or surface flaws.

During enamel shaping, a small portion of the tooth’s surface is removed or recontoured to smooth out imperfections.

• Dental Veneers — If the chip is significant and dental bonding or enamel shaping can’t be used, you may need a veneer.

These thin, porcelain wafers completely cover the surface of the tooth and are often used for front teeth.

• Root Canal — Pain in the location of the chip can be a sign that the nerve is exposed.

If that’s the case, a root canal may be necessary to save the tooth.

• Dental Crown — A dental crown is used to completely cover larger teeth or to cap a tooth after a root canal.

• Tooth Extraction — If the tooth can’t be saved, a tooth extraction may be necessary. The good news is a dental bridge or dental implants can replace missing teeth.

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Self-Employment Tax. 5. Food and lodging allowances paid to ROTC students in advanced training are not taxable. However, active duty pay – such as pay received during summer camp – is taxable.

6. Special rules apply to services you perform as a newspaper carrier or distributor. You are treated as selfemployed for federal tax purposes regardless of your age if you meet the following conditions: • You are in the business of delivering newspapers.

• All your pay for these services directly relates to sales rather than to the number of hours worked.

• You perform the delivery services under a written contract which states that you will not be treated as an employee for federal tax purposes.

If you do not meet these conditions and you are under age 18, then you are generally exempt from Social Security and Medicare tax.

More information about income tax withholding and employment taxes can be found at IRS.gov, the official IRS website or call us at American Bookkeeping & Tax Service 541-9267982.

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employers!

Remember that nothing defeats team spirit more than pointing out someone’s weaknesses. All successful teams are built on respect. Negative remarks should be squashed as soon as they appear. Respect your employees and they in turn will respect you.

And remember to recognize both your employee’s strengths and weaknesses and play to their strengths.

Set them up for success by assigning

tasks to them that play to their strengths. Your bonus is that you will also experience success.

At Complete Business Solutions we have a variety of options, through our payroll service and our partners, to provide businesses with options for simple and affordable employee perks.

Contact us today to talk about what you want to offer your employees!

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If you have a chipped tooth, you’re not alone! In fact, chipped teeth are the most common dental injury today. But don’t let that little-known fact fool you into ignoring a chipped tooth; any type of dental trauma deserves immediate attention. A small chip may not cause you pain, but there could be damage underneath the surface of the tooth. Our dentist can rule out cracks or internal tooth problems that aren’t visible to the naked eye. And in many cases, your chipped tooth can be repaired in just one visit.

Options, Options Chipped tooth treatments vary according to the amount of damage. Depending on your situation, any one of these chipped tooth treatments may be an option for you: • Dental Bonding — Most chips can be corrected with dental bonding.

Dental bonding is an efficient, durable and cost-effective way to correct minor chips.

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