High Points - July 2012

There is fun for the whole family at the Linn County Fair.

The News for the Mid-Willamette Valley

July 2012

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By Jan Taylor, Linn CounTy Fair

The 2012 Linn County Fair, July 19-22 at the Fair and Expo Center in Albany, promises to be the highlight of the summer season with this year’s theme, “Country Pride, County Wide”. The traditions still ring true with the 4-H and FFA animals and exhibits, the open class animals, photography, baked goods, quilts, textiles and small animal shows. The food is unbelievable with the corn dogs, shaved ice, elephant ears and hot dogs. What makes the Linn County Fair special are the “extras” thrown in to make it a family event. Red Canoe Family Land is a highlight and there is none like it at another fair. You can see racing pigs, do the pedal tractor race and see a full size tiger at no extra cost other than gate admission.

The bonus is all children that are 12 and under are free and adults are only $7. Seniors are $5 and are offered some special treats on Thursday, July 19. KSHO radio offers great Broadway tunes and free Bingo at 11 am and a free senior ice cream social at 2 pm. All fairgoers get in from 11 am to 3 pm free for both Thursday and Friday of the Linn County

Fair. On Thursday in the arena, we have barrel racing where over 100 young ladies will compete for the title. There are some amazing performers all day long on the main stage, the Family Land Stage and the Expo Stage. Local talent and regional entertainers are constantly performing as walking entertainment and stage shows. There are commercial booths featuring everything from jewelry to food and many displays of artwork and photography.

The Headline performers include: Classic rock performers, Three Dog Night on Thursday night, rock and roll legend Eddie Money on Friday night, and country superstars, Sawyer Brown on Saturday night. On Friday, the Dodge Ram Bull Bash in the Calapooia Arena will have fans on their feet. On Saturday, there is a classic Car show in the Park, and the Wild and Wooly in the arena featuring mutton bustin’, mini-bulls and bucking ponies. On Sunday, the Knights of the Realm will perform in the Calapooia Arena for two shows at 1:30 and 4:00 pm. For more information about the Linn County Fair and a schedule of events, go to www.linncountyfair.com. Join us at the 2012 Linn County Fair and get ready for a weekend of old-fashioned fun!

Let’s Go To The Fair!

Kid’s tractor races are a fun part of the red Canoe Family Land at the fair.

By rick rogers

One of the wonderful benefits of living in the mid-Willamette Valley is the fact that there is a wide array of free concerts you can attend at venues in Albany, Lebanon and Corvallis.

Albany has won recognition throughout the west coast for its River Rhythms concert series during July and August at Monteith River Park at the confluence of the Calapooia and Willamette rivers in Downtown Albany. The concerts have become known for drawing thousands of spectators and a host of internationally known entertainers who perform on the park’s large stage.

This year will be a little different since the concerts are usually held on Thursday evenings. The first free concert of the series will take place on the evening of Wednesday, July 4, and feature nationally acclaimed blues artist Ty Curtis of Salem. This 4th of July concert will be capped by a spectacular fireworks display along the riverbank.

After the July 4 event, River Rhythms will return to Thursday nights with 60’s rock icons “The Lovin Spoonful” on July 12, “Three Dog Night (at the Linn County Fair) on July 19, “War” with great 70’s rock on July 26, “Hot 8 Brass Band” playing New Orleans style brass band music on August 2 and country music legend Ricky Skaggs on August 9. By the way, if you don’t have time to pack a dinner before the concerts, River Rhythms provide a huge choice of food venders to choose from at the park.

Besides the River Rhythms concerts, a second concert series at the park called Mondays at Monteith will get underway on the evening of July 9 with the Willamette Valley Concert Band. Other concerts in Albany’s Monday night series include the Albany Swing Band on July 16, the Oregon National Guard 234 Army Band on July 23, the Midnight Serenaders on July 30, Ellen Whyte and Reflex Blue on August 6 and The Knox Brothers Gospel Group on August 13.

Concert lovers will not want to miss a series of performances by the Corvallis Community Band at the Gazebo in Central Park located in downtown Corvallis. The concert series will take place on Tuesday evenings July 10, 17, 24 and 31.

Lebanon also features a free concert series during the summer on Tuesday nights beginning July 3 and running through August 21. The Lebanon concerts feature a wide choice of music styles performed by some of Oregon’s brightest and best musicians.

If you love music, pack up your picnic and head to the parks in downtown Albany, Corvallis and Lebanon this summer. Where else con you find entertainment like this FOR FREE!

Music For Summer Nights

Thousands attend Albany’s free River Rhythms concert sereies at Monteith Riverpark.

Classic rock group Three Dog night performs Thursday evening for the opening night of the Linn County Fair.

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Fun Events For JulySummer is finally here. Time to gear up for Bar-B-Q’s, fun in the

sun and a long list of great events. 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 Monteith Riverpark in

downtown Albany July 4 - Ty Curtis concert followed by 4th of July Fireworks

Display July 12 - Lovin’ Spoonful July 19 - Three Dog Night at the Linn County Fair July 26 - “War”- ALBANY – Mondays at Monteith Riverpark concerts July 9 – Willamette Valley Concert Band July 16 – The Albany Swing Band July 23 – The 234th Army National Guard Band July 30 – The Midnight Serenaders- CORVALLIS – The Corvallis Community Band will present

a series of free concerts at the gazebo in Central Park on Tuesday evenings, July 10, 17, 24 and 31

- LEBANON – Partners for Progress presents a concert series on Tuesday evenings during July at Ralston Park.

July 10 – Blues performers Sonny Hess and Lisa Mann July 17 – The Albany Big Band July 24 – The Bush Pilots playing bluegrass July 31 – Mindspool with acoustic jazz

• MARKS RIDGE WINERY SUMMER MUSIC SERIES will be held on Friday evenings at the winery located at 29255 Berlin Road in Sweet Home. For info: marksridge.com

July 6 – Jesse Mead; July 13 – Kevin Van Walk July 20 – Jennings and Keller; July 27 – Larry Pattis• 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. July 13 - “North by Northwest”; July 20 - “Dr. Doolittle” July 27 - “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir”

• ALBANY CIVIC THEATER PRESENTS “Countergirls” with performances June 29, 30 and July 1, 5, 6, 7. The theater is located at 111 W. First Avenue in downtown Albany. Ticket and other information is available at: albanycivic.org.

• FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION will be held in Brownsville’s Pioneer Park and features activities, a morning breakfast and fireworks in the evening, for details go to: historicbrownsville.com.

• STAR SPANGLED CELEBRATION is scheduled for the evening of July 4 at Cheadle Lake in Lebanon. Go online to: lebanoncommunityfoundation.com for details.

• FIRECRACKER CLASSIC HORSE SHOW is scheduled for July 6 through 8 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany. Go to: lcfairexpo.com for details.

• RED, WHITE AND BLUE BBQ is a fundraiser for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. It will be held at 1PM on Sunday, July 8, at the Albany Senior Center in downtown Albany. To get tickets and other info call: 541-812-0849.

• ALBANY WOMEN’S CONNECTION MONTHLY BRUNCH will take place at 10AM on Wednesday, July 11, at Novak’s Hungarian Restaurant. All women are welcome. The brunch will feature a special inspirational speaker Donna Kilgore, Master Gardener Susan Glasser and a musical presentation. For details and reservations call: 541-926-7288.

• 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 July 12 and features a special guest speaker. Great networking opportunity for Christian business owners. Go online: cccnw.org.; or call: 541-791-2901 for info.

• PHILOMATH FROLIC AND RODEO will run July 12 through 15 in Philomath, just west of Corvallis. More info and list of events is available at: philomathrodeo.org.

• HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ALBANY SUMMER SIDEWALK SALE will be held July 13 and 14. Get complete details at: albanydowntown.com.

• BROWNSVILLE CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE will take place on July 14. Details are available at historicbrownsville.com.

• DARE TO CRUISE ALBANY CAR SHOW will be held in downtown Albany on Saturday, July 14. Call: 541-924-0359.

• THE LEBANON GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PICNIC is scheduled for noon on Monday, July 16, in Lebanon’s Ralston Park. More information is available at: lebanongardenclub.org.

• LINN COUNTY FAIR July 19-22. Please see the front page article in this issue of High Points for more information. For a complete event schedule go to: linncountyfair.com.

• DA VINCI DAYS takes place on the O.S.U. lower campus in Corvallis July 20-22. Go to: davincidays.org for details.

• LET’S GO CAMPING WEEKEND will take place July 21 and 22 at Cascadia State Park. Go to: oregonstateparks.org for details, or call: 888-953-7677.

• DOG AGILITY TRIALS will be held at Brownsville’s Pioneer Park on July 21 and 22. More info at: historicbrownsville.com.

• JEFFERSON MINT FESTIVAL AND FROG JUMP will take place July 27-29 at various locations in Jefferson. Go to: mintfestival.com for more information.

• ALBANY CIVIC THEATER presents “Children of a Lesser God” with performances on July 27, 28 and 29 with additional performances in August. The theater is located at 111 W. First Ave. in downtown Albany. Ticket and other information is available at: albanycivic.org.

• OREGON SPRINT BOAT RACES are scheduled starting at 10AM on Saturday, July 28, at the Field of Dreams, 33131 Witt Drive in Tangent, south of Albany. More details are available by calling: 541-967-8998.

• ALBANY NOSH TOUR, otherwise known as A.N.T, will be held July 28 starting at 4pm. Take part in tastings at many of Albany’s finest restaurants. Get ticket and other info. by calling: 541-928-0911; or go to: albanyvisitors.com

• OREGON PINTO BREEDERS SHOW runs from July 31 through August 4 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany. Get more information at: www.lcfairexpo.com.

• SWEET HOME ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL runs August 3-5 and it is FREE! Friday and Saturday 9AM to 8PM and Sunday 9AM to 5PM. You will find fine arts and handmade crafts from local and regional artisans! Located at Sweet Home High School, 1641 Long Street, Sweet Home. For info call:w 541-367-9100.

Information for this page has been provided by the Albany Visitors Association and by sponsoring organizations. If your organization has an upcoming event that you would like listed in a future issue of High Points, please email the information, as well as a name and phone number of a contact person submitting the article to: [email protected]

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This month High Points wants to take a moment to salute the work being done by Serve INC (short for Serve In The Name of Christ). This group grew out of the huge Willamette Celebration held in Albany in July of 2010. The board of directors is made up of Christian business people, many of whom were involved in the Willamette Celebration, along with leaders of various church denominations from throughout the valley area, all working on projects to benefit our communities.

On June 26, 2010, Serve INC painted the entire 32-thousand square foot exterior of Jefferson Middle School. They also landscaped the adjoining grounds as well as the Jefferson Elementary School and a nearby park. Over 300 volunteers showed up and completed the project in just five hours. Officials for the Jefferson School District said that the work done by the Serve INC volunteers that day saved the district about 40-thousand dollars.

On July 16, 2011, Serve INC rallied hundreds of volunteer workers and painted the exteriors of Sunrise

and Lafayette Elementary schools in Albany, landscaped both of the school grounds and spread fresh wood chips under the playground equipment at both schools. Officials say that last years projects saved the Greater Albany Public School District about 100-thousand dollars.

This year’s event will take place on July 14 when Serve INC plans on bringing together 700 volunteers from the area and 25 churches to paint the exterior and landscape Waverly Elementary School in Albany, and paint the interior of Jefferson Elementary School. Volunteers will bring their own painting and landscaping equipment. Paint and other necessary items are being donated. In addition food and services will be provided for

children in the Waverly School area while the event is going on. To get more information on the project and how to volunteer go to: www.serveincwillamette.org

This is a great organization that illustrates the great work that can be done to benefit a community when Churches and volunteers can come together to complete worthwhile community projects. All of us at High Points and Points for Profit are happy that we can play a part.

Saluting Serve INC.

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Most of us think our health is just fine as long as we aren’t having symptoms. Unfortunately this isn’t always the case. One of the most dangerous conditions out there will usually not even make your throat tickle. I say it’s dangerous because there are direct links between this condition and heart disease, cancer and diabetes which are some of the most prolific killers when it comes to chronic disease. It is estimated that around 50% of people over 60 have it and most of our overweight and obese population have it too. Curious as to what this could be? The name is as ominous as the description: Syndrome X also known as Metabolic Syndrome or Insulin Resistance Syndrome (IRS).

The good news is that IRS has a clear cause, is easy to identify and there is a cure. Insulin is the hormone your body uses to tell it how to store glucose (sugar) circulating in the blood. This storage happens in the muscles and liver first and then in the fat cells of the body. Exercising muscles causes them to store more of this sugar which is healthy. When muscles are underused then the liver and fat cells have a bigger burden storing this excess energy. Insulin is released into your blood stream in response to an increase in blood sugar. Too much insulin

can damage the receptors on muscle, liver and fat cells making it difficult to control blood sugar. This is caused by

taking in too many carbohydrates in your diet. The main culprits are sugars, High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), and refined grains such as white flour. HFCS is particularly dangerous as it damages your liver when consumed in large quantities as

is the norm in the Standard American Diet (cleverly abbreviated S.A.D.).

IRS can be identified by measuring waist circumference, the amount of healthy cholesterol (HDL), the amount of fats in the blood, blood pressure, and blood sugar. Waist circumference for IRS varies for men and women and across races. In general a circumference of 40” (men) or 35” (women) or higher is dangerous. People with high blood pressure or taking blood pressure medications are also at risk. Cholesterol, blood sugar and fats in your blood can be tested inexpensively by your doctor.

The cure? Regular exercise (15-30 min/day) to make your body more responsive to insulin and decrease your carbohydrate intake by avoiding all kinds of sugars, HFCS and refined foods. Caffeine and stress can also contribute to

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The state of one’s gastro-intestinal health has a great impact on quality of life. When bowel activity becomes unpredictable people are reluctant to leave home for fear they will have an “emergency” while out. Changes in bowel function should always be brought to the attention of a physician, but after the more sinister possibilities have been ruled out; the person is often instructed to pick up an over-the-counter medication (OTC) to alleviate their symptoms.

When a patient seeks advice on how to treat diarrhea, I always ask if they can relate the onset of their GI issues to a particular event. (I.e. travel, drug or radiation therapy, illness, injury, etc.) The answer to this question helps determine which products will be most useful. Products labeled “anti-diarrhea” are effective for treating the symptoms of GI distress, but they do not resolve the underlying cause.

The food we eat must be broken down into basic components before the body can absorb it. Digestion is actually a process, which begins as we chew our food. The chewed food then mixes with acid and enzymes in the

stomach, causing further breakdown. One of the final steps in the process occurs in the intestine, when “healthy

bacteria” break the food down into integral chemical structures which the body can absorb.

The “healthy bacteria” are critical to our well-being. They exist in a delicate balance, which is

easily disturbed by antibiotics, illness, injury, etc. If the “healthy bacteria” population is weakened, the final step of the digestion process cannot be completed. When partially digested food sits in the intestine, it begins to ferment. Symptoms of incomplete digestion include: loose stools, gas, cramps and urgency. Fatigue and weight loss may also occur, since the body cannot efficiently capture the nutrition of the food eaten.

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Every year when summer rolls around the auto industry typically enjoys a surge in business that lasts well into the fall. Of course, people buy cars year round, but it’s much more enjoyable to shop for cars and test drive them when the sun is shining. Some people enjoy the experience of finding a vehicle and negotiating the purchase of said vehicle…others not so much. If you’re somebody that isn’t comfortable with the process or would like to minimize your trepidations, before shopping here are some simple things you can do to prepare yourself:

• Use your computer: it’s much more effective in terms of cost and time to shop online. You can look at specific manufacturer’s websites, dealerships, or other sites such as Autotrader.com. Use a search engine such as Google or Bing to assist your search if you know specifically what you want.

• Once you have narrowed your search to vehicles that you like, find out what you should be paying for any particular vehicle by

visiting edmunds.com, nada.com or kbb.com. These sites will allow

you to familiarize yourself as to what price ranges you can expect to pay whether you are purchasing through a dealership or a private party.

• If you have a trade-in, make sure you know the book

value of your own car so that you know what to expect a dealership to give you for a trade credit.

• Utilize people that do this all the time: Visit your credit union or bank and get pre-approved. I recommend this before you start looking at vehicles so that you know exactly what price range you should be looking in according to a payment you can afford. You’ll also know exactly what interest rate you qualify for and you can also pick an ideal date for your monthly payment. You can rely on the dealership to find financing but you’ll avoid, potentially, multiple inquiries to your credit and financing with an unfamiliar financial institution by getting pre-approved. Once pre-approved

Car Buying 101Special Enrollment Period (SEP):

The following provide examples for Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) and Prescription Drug plans (Part D) that may be available depending on the situation.

If you move, you may change to a different plan not offered in the area where you formerly lived (county).

If your coverage through your (current or former) employer or union group health plan ends, you have an SEP to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan or Part D plan. The SEP ends 2 months after the month your coverage through the group plan ends.

If you are eligible for full Medicaid benefits, you have an ongoing SEP to enroll in or change Medicare Advantage or Part D plans.

If you lose your Medicaid benefits, you have a 3 month SEP to change Medicare Advantage or Part D plans, starting the month you are notified of the loss of Medicaid eligibility.

If you become eligible for the Part D Extra Help or low-income subsidy

(LIS), you have an ongoing SEP as long as you qualify for the Extra Help.

You can change Part D plans or Medicare Advantage plans with prescription drug coverage on a monthly basis.

If you lose the Extra Help, you have a 3-month SEP beginning in the month you receive notice of losing the

low-income subsidy.If you enroll in Part B during the

GEP (General Election Period) (but are not entitled to premium-free Part A), you have an SEP to enroll in a Part D plan between April 1 and June 30. If you enroll in a Part D plan during this SEP, your plan becomes effective July 1st.

If you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan during the ICEP around your 65th birthday, you have an SEP to disenroll from the Medicare Advantage plan during your first 12 months in the plan and enroll in Original Medicare.

There could be other situations. Please call me and we can discuss your particular situation.

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Poor air quality causes a variety of problems for the human body. According to the EPA, these conditions range from eye, nose and throat irritation to headaches, dry cough, dry skin, nausea, and fatigue. Statistics for the last ten years show more than 3,000 people per year die of asthma related deaths (more than eight people per day). Long-term contact with bad air has been proven to cause long-term damage to the body. The CDC has identified thousands of sick buildings throughout the United States, ranging from apartments to warehouses. These are buildings where many people become ill and the only link to the illness is the building.

In the workplace, sometimes indoor air quality can be questionable, and OSHA is beginning to look into what can be done to improve air quality to prevent some of the injuries being reported due to asthma or other air quality related diseases. These diseases are being called injuries if they could have been prevented by an employer. Occupational asthma is the most commonly reported on-the-job injury in developed countries. There are over 200 identified allergens found commonly in workplace air.

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Here are some easy tips to decorate your home. Taking a few moments to think about your home will help you fully enjoy it.

Think about your home, and answer these questions:

1. What do you want it to be? If you want your home to be a tranquil oasis in a busy world, are your colors soothing or do they shout? If you want a fun place for friends to gather, do you have plenty of seating?

2. What are your main hobbies and activities? What do you need for these activities? For instance, if you have a collection that you work on often, get storage containers for it that can be easily opened or put away. If it’s a lot of trouble to get at your collection, you either won’t spend the time on it, or else might be tempted to leave it out and risk losing or breaking certain pieces.

3. Who will be using the space? How many people will be living there? What ages? It’s important for every person to have a space that’s their own. Whether it’s a special

chair, couch, desk or a section of a room, everyone needs ‘their space’. If you’re planning to do video

aerobics, you’ll need room to move around in front of the TV!

4. What about your

things? It’s easy to become very messy if things don’t have a place. A small filing cabinet is a must for many people – it’s a great place to store all the papers that you don’t know what to do with!

5. How much do you really need? The bare essentials are a couch and chair, a table and chairs for eating, a bed and place for your clothes. After that, think hard about what you need or don’t need. Will you really use that computer desk – or would you rather sit on the couch with a laptop?

6. Think about the traffic flow. You want to be able to walk anywhere in the room without bumping into furniture. Try drawing furniture placement on paper as a first step.

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We are chosen, created and called by God and He has given us everything we need to accomplish our assignment! Then why aren’t we apprehending it? What is holding us back?

Join Wende Jones at our next chamber meeting to hear what God has been teaching her, the keys He has presented to her and what you can do right now to create a shift in your business, organization and life to begin apprehending what God has already provided!

Wende speaks nationally and internationally regarding the kingdom of God, the keys to supernatural acceleration and being chosen and created by God. God has called her to encourage, edify and lift up the body of Christ so they might know

who they are in Him and the citizenship privileges they have been adopted into as His children. Wende is passionate about

unifying believers across all sectors of society so that we can see “…the kingdoms of this world become the kingdoms of our Lord and Christ.” Wende stewards a software consulting and development company in Portland Oregon and volunteers as Chairman of the board for the Christian Chamber as well as Secretary of the board for Nehemiah

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It’s one thing to know what’s on trend during any given season, but knowing how to incorporate those trends into our existing wardrobe can at times feel a little challenging. As we go through this summer’s hottest trends, here are some tips on how you can easily style these bright and sometimes intimidating colors. Knowing how to use these trends right will give you the confidence to guide your family and friends to smart fashion choices.

colorLets start with color! With all of

the buzz about vibrant colors and bold prints being the “it” trend this summer, you may be asking yourself how you’re going to wear that bright coral handbag? When wearing a bold colored handbag, my opinion is you have two options: You can go neutral with your clothing by wearing shades of grey, white, khaki, black or any other neutral and then make your handbag the focus! Or if your want to go bolder with your color, your second option is color blocking, which is still a wildly popular trend this summer. The best way to color-

block is picking two or three colors that are opposite of each other on the color wheel and combining them.

But make sure to keep it simple!

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all the rage this season! With a bold print like the one found on our Jasmine and Jaz Shells you have more options

than you think. You can of course pair these Shells with any bright monochromatic color or with a mix of neutrals; you can even try your hand at pattern-mixing if you dare! A great tip to follow when mixing your patterns is to contrast the scale of the prints. One pattern should be large, while the other should be small.

Black & WHiTeBlack and white fashions defy

time. You can’t go wrong when choosing a black and white color scheme because it is contemporary and never fails to feel fresh. The classic black and white houndstooth is one of those timeless recognizable patterns worth repeating season after season. Mix black and white with bright vivid colors this summer to give you that stylish country club style.

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Picnic season is in full swing! Everybody has the usual litany of classics- hot dogs, burgers, Cole slaw, potato and macaroni salads, etc. Good but kind of boring.

Here are a few tried and true items that perk up every gathering and delight the masses. But first I have to swear you to secrecy.

Deviled eggs, bacon stuffed tomatoes and beef/horseradish pea pods all involve a (gasp!) pastry bag! And the peas utilize a Bismark tube. By the way, Bismark tubes put the jelly in jelly donuts.

All recipes can be made a day ahead. Set out two eight -ounce packages of cream cheese and allow coming to room temperature. Hard cook one dozen eggs which will yield 24 halves. While the eggs are cooking sauté six slices of finely chopped bacon until crisp. Skim from fat and drain on paper towels. Chill the eggs in cold water and peel. Parboil 36-40 snow pea pods for one minute. Drain and chill.

Slice the eggs in half and place the yolks in a food processor. Arrange the whites in a 9X13” pan with two layers of

paper towels under them. Pulse the yolks and add 1-2 tbsp cider vinegar, ¼ -1/2 tsp Coleman’s dry mustard, a pinch of ground red pepper, two dashes Tabasco and salt and pepper to taste. Pulse until well blended. Add 1/3-1/2 C mayonnaise and blend until smooth.

Place a large star tip in the pastry bag and fill the whites in the dish. Sprinkle with paprika and cover closely with plastic wrap and chill.

Cut the tops off about 40 cherry tomatoes and scoop out the pulp with a tomato corer or a small measuring spoon. Set upside down on paper towels to drain.

Place 8 ounces cream cheese in a micro wave safe bowl and nuke until warmed, but not melted. Add the bacon, 3 finely chopped green onions, 1 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 tbsp finely grated cheddar. Mix well and add 2 tbsp mayo and mix again. Place in a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip- don’t use a fancy one or the bacon bits will clog. Place closely together on a plate, and wrap and chill.

Cut the stem ends from the pea pods at an angle and discard them. Place about 6 ounces of cream cheese in a food processor with 2-3 ounces pastrami or corned beef. Add 1-2 tbsp hot horseradish and process until smooth. If this seems stiff, microwave it until it softens. Place in a pastry bag with a long Bismark tube in place. Gently place the tube in the cut end of the pea pod and fill. You may happily eat any that break. Cooks prerogative! Arrange attractively on a platter, wrap and chill.

These always create a sensation when you bring them out and you will be faced with the inevitable question how you accomplished this feat. Do NOT tell them- remember, you’ve been sworn to silence!

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ripe, halved and pitted• sea salt and freshly ground

black pepper• 2 Tbsp evoo plus a little

for finishing• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar• ½ small sweet onion,

sliced into (¼- ½ inch width) rings

• 4 cups mixed salad spring greens

• ¼ cup mint leaves, chiffonade

• ¼ cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

• ¼ cup fresh blueberries (raspberries, marionberries, or blackberries can be substituted)

DirecTionsPlace the peach halves in a shallow bowl and season with salt

and pepper. Add 1 Tbs. each of the olive oil and vinegar, and toss to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the other ingredients and the grill.

Prepare a medium fire in a grill.In a bowl, toss the onion slices with the remaining 1 Tbs.

each olive oil and vinegar, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside.

When the fire is ready, put the peaches, cut side down, on the grill rack and cook slowly, turning once, until evenly caramelized on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. While the peaches are grilling, place the marinated onion slices on the grill rack and grill, turning once, until etched with grill marks and nicely caramelized on both sides, about 1 minute per side.

To serve, cut the warm peach half in half again and place the pieces, cut side up, in the center of an individual plate. In a bowl, combine the spring greens, warm grilled onions (separated into rings), and the mint. Drizzle with enough balsamic vinaigrette to coat evenly while tossing. Season with salt and pepper, toss again and divide evenly among the plates, placing the salad on top of the peach halves. Garnish each salad with Gorgonzola cheese and blueberries, drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil and grind fresh black pepper over the top. Serve immediately.

ingreDienTs:• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar• 2 Tbsp lemon juice• 2 Tbsp honey• 1½ Tbsp Dijon mustard

• ½-1 tsp sea salt• ½ tsp freshly ground black

pepper• 2/3 cups extra virgin olive

oil or walnut oil

DirecTionsWhisk together the first six ingredients. Gradually whisk in

the oil. Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Makes about 1 cup vinaigrette.

Dressing

The peach originated in China and have been cultivated since 1000 BC. They have special significance in Chinese culture: The peach tree is considered to be the tree of life, and the fruit is regarded as symbols of unity and immortality. Peach blossoms are carried by many Chinese brides.

Peaches are members of the rose family and their flesh ranges from white to bright yellow. White peaches are less common and more perishable but also they are generally sweeter and juicier. Peach varieties can be either clingstone, where the flesh of the fruit clings to the stone, or freestone, where the stone readily twists away from the fruit. Clingstone peaches are generally used for canning; where as the freestone are more commonly sold fresh in supermarkets. Clingstone and freestone peaches are available in both white and yellow varieties. Peaches are a good source of vitamins A, B, and C. A medium sized peach contains less than 50 calories.

One of the most well known Italian drinks combines fresh peach purée with Spumante or Prosecco (both are Italian sparkling wine). The drink is said to have originated in the 1930s at Harry’s Bar in Venice, which was a well-known meeting place of Ernest Hemingway, and is named for the 15th-century Venetian artist Giovanni Bellini.

To Select: Choose peaches that give slightly to gentle

pressure, that have a flowery fragrance, and are free of bruises and blemishes. The amount of red in a peach’s skin depends on its variety and has little relation to its ripeness. Avoid any with tinges of green, because they were picked too early and may never ripen properly. Once picked, a peach will eventually become softer and juicier but not significantly sweeter and since they are highly perishable, do not buy more than you plan to use. Peaches come to market from May to October, but most varieties here in the Willamette Valley peak in late June to early August.

To Store: Keep peaches at room temperature in a smooth bowl until they are ripe. (The ridges of a basket can leave bruised indentations in ripening peaches.) To hasten the ripening process, place them in a paper bag with an apple or a banana. Once peaches are soft, refrigerate them in a plastic bag for up to 5 days.

To Serve: Wash peaches just before cooking or serving. If there is a good deal of fuzz, rub the peach gently while washing. The fuzz will come right off. Like many fruits,

fresh peaches will have a sweeter, fuller flavor if served at room temperature. Since the flesh of peaches discolors when exposed to air, toss cut pieces immediately with lemon or lime juice, wine, or liqueur. Peaches make excellent jams, pies and sauces. Use them in salsas or marinades for fish or pork. For dessert, enjoy peach halves poached, grilled, or bake them in a wide variety of delicious classics, from pies to cobblers. A summer favorite is

peach ice cream or peach sorbet. Make a simple breakfast smoothie by adding yogurt to fresh or frozen peach and process in a blender. Ripe peaches will also freeze well for later use. Other foods that compliment peaches are almonds, strawberries, oranges, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries.

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During summer months, for us July and August, our focus usually turns from preparation, weeding, trimming, etc. to enjoying the fruits and the beauty of our labors in the yard from the spring months. In warm weather we focus on relaxing, entertaining, having the backyard BBQ and maybe cutting some fresh flowers for the table.

What about a lawn that’s not the right shade of green? It may sound silly, but people really care- maybe you are one- about the neighborhood comparative color and perceived health of their lawn. Everyone that cares for a lawn would like it to be like the lawn shown on the front of the Scott’s fertilizer bag or the one on the cover of Home & Gardens magazine. So many will continue to fertilize their lawn with a high nitrogen content fertilizer all year around trying to achieve “perfection”.

The truth of the matter is there is more to a healthy, green lawn than meets the eye. Just because it’s green, doesn’t mean that it’s healthy. It may just mean that it’s got plenty to eat. A buzzword that has a meaning worthy of consideration is “sustainable”. With lawns, part of that consideration is deciding what shade of green you can live with. If you don’t really care about what happens below the surface (root health, soil health, water table

contamination, pH balance, etc.) then you can stop reading here. But if you want to know more about how to balance the desire

for “green” with the health of your lawn and the environment, read on, where over the next couple of articles we’ll cover common mistakes and best practices for building and maintaining a healthy, sustainable lawn that

you’ll be proud of.

most common mistakes:1) Over-fertilization with fast acting

(immediately available) nitrogen rich fertilizer is the number one mistake made in maintaining a lawn. The misconception is that if it’s not green, it doesn’t have enough nitrogen. While yellow or brownish lawn may be because of lack of nitrogen, there are other contributors like inefficient watering, lack of iron or pest damage. Over fertilization diminishes root strength and depth as well as contributing to contamination of the water table.

2) Making fertilization the ONLY lawn care step other than mowing is the second most common mistake in lawn care. Fertilizing is only part of

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I have been a life-long bird watcher and feeder. My binoculars, bird book and life list are always by my chair that overlooks the back patio area where I have bird feeders. Humming birds are a particular favorite.

One of the best plants to attract humming birds are hardy fuchsias. The beautiful drooping blossoms are magnets for bees and birds.

Hardy fuchsias are wonderfully care free and they bloom from June until a hard frost in the late fall. It is not unusual for them to bloom until November and occasionally into December!

They are very easy to root from cuttings. I just pop them into a water filled jar in a semi-sunny area and a few weeks later they form roots.

I have the red and purple variety

and the more rare pink and white ones. They grow in full sun by the patio and in partial shade by the fence. They can easily grow to a height of five feet and make a beautiful screen

for the rather elderly wood fence.

In the fall, after they go dormant I like to cut them back to ground level. If you don’t, they tend to grow very scraggy with a lot of dead wood areas.

Look for hardy fuchsias at garden

centers and local farmers markets. If all else fails, you can always ask a friend for a start. I know that over the years I have given away many, many cuttings.

My red fuchsia originally came from my Mom’s house in Sweet Home. The white one was a pinch from the old Fairgrounds. They have been carefully moved from place to place with us, after 30 years they really are family members!

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Q: We know there are many non-profits supported by the generous sponsors in Points for Profit and we wanted to know if you ever do service projects where our group could help?

A: Well your question is Perfect in timing! At our meeting on June 26th we will be adding a new action for Points for Profit members. right now we showcase a business of the month by having an “on location” or field trip to visit the business in person as a group. now we are going to be showcasing one of our non-profits!

We are seeking projects from our Points for Profit non-profit family where we can all push up our sleeves and lend a hand. We refuse to just be about the advertising and the business, we see Points for Profit as a family of individuals that care…care about our community…care about our local, small businesses…our local non-profit organizations. now we will be able to come together once a month to help out…to be the hands and feet of Jesus is our hope. Let us know where you think we can help by calling 541-791-2901.

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by rick rogers

Mark the evening of tuesday, July 10th in your calendar for the next big Points for Profit “on Location” event! July’s “on Location” will be at the Albany Antique Mall between 6:30 and 8:30 PM for an evening of fun, elegant food and two hours of shopping. the Antique Mall has earned a statewide reputation throughout oregon.

everyone showing up for the event will each receive an extra 5-Million points for attending and there will be prizes drawn every 15 minutes! those points are in addition to the points you can earn by making purchases during the two special hours of the event.

the Albany Antique Mall, located at the corner of second Ave. and ellsworth st. in downtown Albany, features over 20-thousand square feet of every type of antique imaginable

spread over two floors. Whether you collect glassware, toys, militaria, tools, jewelry, cookware, vintage clothing, paper and advertising items, you’ll find it all at the Albany Antique Mall. there are currently over 80 dealers represented. According

to owner sharon Anderson, some dealers will be offering special discounts just for those attending the special Points for Profit event.

there will be surprises around every corner and an opportunity for a fun evening with the store staff that will be glad to answer your questions and direct you to the type of collectables you’re looking for. you will find more information about the mall by going online at: www.albanyantiquemall.com. Also be

sure to “like” them on facebook.Plan your evening with us now on July 10th and be sure

to bring all of your friends for the 5-Million extra points to benefit your favorite participating Points for Profit non-profit organization.

Points for Profit meeting is July 31st from 6-8pm at the Albany eagles Lodge, 127 broadalbin st nW, Albany. the theme is ‘beach Party.’ Dinner is $8

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Hot Summer Bowlingby rick rogers

Points for Profit is proud to have Linn Lanes in Lebanon as our official bowling business partner. Linn Lanes was built in 1960 and has stood as one of Lebanon’s major entertainment establishments for over 50 years. since 1977, the proprietors of the business have been gary and Vickie Heintzman. Linn Lanes is a non-smoking, 18-lane facility with all the latest amenities featuring league and open bowling. All lanes have bumpers (for younger bowlers), automatic scoring with settee and overhead monitors, shoe rentals available and a wide selection of complementary bowling balls to use.

At Linn Lanes you will also find the Headpin restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as the much talked about (and eaten) “best burgers in town!” you will also find the Artisan’s Well Lounge where you can settle back and enjoy your favorite

adult beverages. there is also Dick’s Pro shop where you will find a large selection of bowling items to make you look and play your best.

Linn Lanes offers a wide variety of specialties including ballistic bowling on friday and saturday nights complete with darkness, L.e.D lights, fog and more making it the perfect family evening of fun. you will also be able to participate in their lunch and bowl program every other Monday, keno bowling every thursday, taco tuesdays with 79-cent bowling and 79-cent tacos. in addition, kids can earn free bowling by bringing in their report cards showing good grades.

Linn Lanes is located at 2250 south Main road in Lebanon. their website is: www.linnlanes.com. they also invite you to “like” them on facebook. for information about hosting fundraisers or birthday parties you can call: 541-451-3900. Don’t forget to save your receipts for you favorite participating non-profit organization in the Points for Profit program.

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Things are picking up at ASA Hobbies as summer begins! Our 1:24 slot car road course, “ASA Raceway” is fully functional, and customers are putting in plenty of laps in anticipation for our planned racing leagues! Stop in and rent some track time. Don’t have a car? No worries, we have those for rent as well! It’s tons of fun, especially when the whole family is involved. Check it out, and ask about racing!

We’ve recently boosted our parts support for Traxxas vehicles, as well. With parts in stock for Traxxas 1/10 and 1/16 electric trucks such as the Rustler, Slash, E-Revo and Stampede, we’re likely to have what you need! Plus, if we don’t have it in stock, we can order it and have it in the shop for you in as soon

as a week! We are now also stocking Traxxas Nitro fuel for all you nitro guys!

Curious about R/C Helicopters or Planes? Worried about how hard they are? Try out our new R/C flight simulator to see which helicopter or

plane is right for you without having to spend a ton of money!

Something that has been going for a while is our Albany IPMS Model Club Meeting nights. A local plastic model club meets at the shop every Thursday from 6pm to

Closing to build and chat and share tips and ideas! If you’re looking to get back into the hobby, or share your work, or even just see what it’s all about, come on in! It’s free for everyone!

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In a time when buying is at a low, many people are taking advantage of the great pricing and loans available now and remodeling. Results from a survey carried out by 100 real estate agents across the US reveal the ten most common value adding home improvements.

1) Loft Conversion 2) New Extension 3) New Kitchen 4) New Conservatory 5) New Windows 6) Central Heating 7) New Bathroom 8) Re-decoration 9) Resurfaced

Driveway 10) Garden Decking

Home Improvements can be a very successful future investment. Figures above are based on typical value and

are dependant on the capital invested in your home.

Not only can home improvements add a substantial increase to the value of your property, they also act as a very practical enhancement to your property, especially if you have a growing family or are not wishing to actually

move away from where you currently live, as it maybe close to family and friends.

Remember, Keller Williams Realty can help you with assessing the best “improvement” to make for your home’s best ROI. Call me

today to schedule a time to meet and explore your best options. Each situation is different. I can be reached at Keller Williams, or by calling 541-936-2043.

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Throughout the years as we grow and develop into our fast pace adult life style we begin to develop new health problems that many people go on ignoring. Adults today are facing health obstacles like diabetes, congestive heart failure, hypertension, depression, and of course obesity. For many people the epiphany of having a serious health issue doesn’t hit until they step into their favorite suit and realize it’s a lot tighter than it was last summer. This was my situation last week when I went to go swimming with my daughters and realized my swimsuit way too tight for my waist. The truth of the matter is that in our busy lives we like to put things we can’t see on the back burner, which is why we tend to not make a change in our health until it’s affecting our waistlines. Looking back I can see where the weight came from. It was a dreadful combination of my Multiple Sclerosis medications, practically living at the bakery next to A Turning Leaf Home Medical, and lack of quality sleep. To say the least my fast pace life was taking its toll on my body. Studies from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (August addition) have linked better sleep to a thinner waistline. This is true because when we are deprived of sleep our body releases less of the hormone

leptin, which is the hormone that tells your body when you’re full. So sleeping will not only improve your metabolism,

but also help you to avoid other health issues. As shown in the pie chart below fifty-eight percent of those with diabetes have Sleep disorder breathing, which includes disorders like Obstructive Sleep Apnea. This is a condition where you

temporally stop breathing while sleeping. I provide therapy for countless patients on a daily basis who struggle with health issues such as these, through my company A Turning Leaf Home Medical Equipment. Referring back to our pie chart below you can see that those with a thicker waistline tend to be the ones that have to face these respiratory problems.

So while many people are concerned about how they are going to fit into their swimsuit this session, remember about the health problems that could be hiding behind your growing waistline. If your one of those people who put their health problems on the back burner during their fast pace life, it is time to move it to a top priority. At A Turning Leaf Home Medical we can help you, whether that be you need a walker or scooter to help you stay mobile, or you notice your snoring is

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This is the time when our office starts getting the calls requesting tranquilizers for phobic dogs. There are some circumstances where a dog’s irrational fear very well may lead to serious injury or property damage. One of our patients once broke through a sliding glass door, suffering serious lacerations, then ran out into the street and got hit by a car. When the stakes are that high we prescribe heavy medication, but in less extreme circumstances there may be some other options to consider.

One thing to realize is that just being nervous is not life-threatening, and a dog doesn’t stand much of a chance of learning to cope with the fear if given mind altering drugs. Dogs with phobias of the vacuum cleaner or other noise making appliances can often lose their fear through a process of desensitization by which they are exposed to ever increasing doses of the scary thing until they learn it is not a problem. There are actually CD’s that can be purchased that allow owners to play fireworks or thunderstorm sounds while slowly increasing the volume. Desensitization is a gradual process which takes time and patience. This process is a little harder to control when the neighbors decide to randomly unleash their illegal arsenal in the weeks leading up to the 4th of July. We can help guide our dogs by ignoring their fearful behavior by either going

about our business as usual, or engaging them in active play, thus demonstrating by our own actions that there is nothing for them to worry about. Punishing anxious behavior will only make the situation

worse. Even less helpful is our natural tendency to comfort our distressed pets with affection. Petting them at the wrong time will

only reinforce their anxious state.There are a variety of non-drug

options that can also be used to help calm anxious dogs. Dog Appeasing Pheromone or DAP is a synthetic version of a pheromone produced by a lactating dog that help her puppies feel relaxed and bonded to their siblings and mother. DAP infused collars, sprays, and room diffusers may help give environmental cues that let a dog know that the situation is alright. Proquiet is a supplement with the active ingredient tryptophan, the amino acid found in turkey that makes us all sleepy during Thanksgiving. There is also a new prescription diet made by Royal Canin called CALM that has natural ingredients like tryptophan and specific milk proteins that can bring down the tension in anxiety prone pets. The reports from owners using this new diet have been very promising. In summary desensitization gives us a chance to significantly reduce phobias while certain supplements can help make desensitization more effective.

Tranquilizers should only be used as a last resort to prevent injury to pets and damage to property.

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Mark your calendar for Saturday, Aug. 11 for the first-ever Dog Days of Summer event. The community and their canine friends are welcome for a day of contests, games, vendors, and, of course, food in historic downtown Albany.

Highlights of the event will include SafeHaven Humane Society’s annual

Paws in the Park 5K walk, a Pawcake Breakfast, dog blessings, dog agility course, games and contests and a K9 police dog demonstration.

Vendors and sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information visit safehavenhumane.org or call 541.928.2789.

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Turner Classic Movies has now made collecting classic movies easier and more affordable than ever. No matter what the subject matter or particular star you are interested in, TCM classic boxed sets, each containing four movies will have what you are looking for. The good news is that not only TCM, but other major Hollywood studios are emptying their vaults to DVD and Blu-ray formats.

Warner Home Video has its Archive Collection, now with over a thousand obscure and other hard to find titles to choose from. Warner not only has it’s own Warner Brothers features and short subjects to choose from, they also own the film libraries of RKO, Monogram, Allied Artists and other smaller studios. Now MGM has also started their own archive collection. These DVD’s from both sources are actually DVD-R format meaning that they are recorded onto DVD on order. While some older DVD players may have a problem with DVD-R, I have a few in my collection and a DVD player that is several years old, I have never had a problem playing DVD-R recorded discs.

You can accesss the titles available

in this format by going through TCM.Com or by checking out an archive title available through Amazon.com.

Now back to the TCM boxed sets which are not DVD-Rs. TCM has carefully selected four movies for each set and grouped them by star or genre. For instance, if you are a Doris Day, Joan Crawford,

Elizabeth Taylor, Spencer Tracy, Katherine Hepburn, Lucy, or Fred and Ginger fan, you will find sets dedicated to them. If you want gangsters, detectives, comedies, general classic musicals or other genres, you will find them too. These are great sets that allow you to get four movies in one set for a very low price instead of trying to get them one at a time. The best price that I have found on these TCM boxed sets is Costco. However, they are readily available at other stores and at almost all of the usual internet sources.

The number of classic movies available on DVD is nearly overwhelming with more being released every week. I have to wonder what those involved in making many of these movies in the 30’s and 40’s could have ever imagined that we would be buying up and watching their work in 2012!

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Following a long tradition of best-selling authors writing a book for young adults, John Grisham’s first novel for a younger audience is a mix of the courtroom drama he’s best known for and the mature writing style he has developed over the years.

Grisham is one of the few authors I routinely recommend to relatively new readers. His characters are well considered, the plot keeps moving (especially in his earlier novels), the writing is fluid, and he’s one of those authors who are able to write a book which is easy to visualize as a “movie in my mind.” Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer moves a little more slowly than some of his adult novels, but this is primarily to introduce the characters to us; I strongly suspect that the rest of the books in this series (he’s written two more so far) will be more plot-driven.

Thirteen year-old Theodore Boone, the only child of two lawyers, loves the courthouse and all the drama contained therein. He has an amateur legal “practice” (his “clients” being

his classmates), and knows everybody that works in the county courthouse. The big news in town is the first

murder trial to be held in years: Theo is able to get his class front-row seats. Imagine his surprise, however, when he becomes privy to information that could turn the case upside-down!

For this article, I asked my ten year-old daughter Amanda Givens to write a brief review of the book. Here is the scoop from a kid’s perspective:

I liked this book because it was suspenseful and informative at the same time. It told a lot about law while telling the story of Theodore Boone. The book also had an interesting variety of characters that were explained in detail, each one with their own background. It ends with a cliffhanger and so now I have to read the next book!

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As it happens the second part of my Ms. Manners subject surrounds Gratitude in a way…gratuity to be specific. Commonly I am asked about gratuity and tipping etiquette. This can be a sticky area….how to find harmony between being a scrooge and breaking the bank. I myself ran into this when at lunch with my dear friend Jan this afternoon in downtown Albany. I came face to face with a charming tip jar. When it’s a jar how much is appropriate? I decided it must be time to chat about gratuity etiquette in the spa and begin to answer a few of the most popular questions.

How much is appropriate? Generally the rule is between 10-20% is the norm. In the case of an excellent provider who adds on extras such as more time or services to your appointment more is appreciated.

What if I can not afford a tip? Some clients choose to give a thank you

card or perhaps a small gift of cookies or something small in lieu of cash.

Additionally most providers would prefer to have your continued business and loyalty versus lose you as a client.

In the case of an owner or self employed independent contract. Do I tip? Sticky….. If

this is someone building his or her business who quite possibly is only

taking home tips? Yes! However on another note in the past it was not always traditional to tip owners. Your call boys and girls.

Always please keep in mind and think about what your service provider is doing for you. Whenever possible are they spending any extra time on your service or providing special extras such as take home samples or

educating you? If your provider knows you and your needs or treats you above and beyond expectations tips should reflect your gratitude.

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Glaucoma is an eye disease that gradually reduces vision. Usually there are no early warning signs or painful symptoms of open-angle glaucoma. Open-angle glaucoma is the most common type. In this type of glaucoma the drainage of fluid from the eye is too slow which results in increased pressure in the eye. This usually occurs in older people. There are several other types of glaucoma but they do not occur near as often.

Glaucoma causes loss of vision by damaging the optic nerve. The increase of fluid pressure slowly causes optic nerve tissue to die. This damage results in loss of patches of vision, usually the peripheral or side vision. Over time there may also be damage in the central vision.

Unfortunately, many people are not aware of the developing vision loss until it is significant. There is no treatment to reverse the damage once it occurs but there are treatments

to stop or slow the progression.

Because open-angle glaucoma has few warning signs or symptoms before damage has occurred, it is important to see an eye doctor for regular eye examinations. As one ages, they should have more frequent exams as well as those who have a family history of the disease. A sobering statistic regarding glaucoma:

more than 2.2 million Americans age 40 and older have open-angle glaucoma and at least half of these don’t even know they have it!

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Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP): Beginning 2011 the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP) runs between January 1 and February 14 of each year and allows beneficiaries to disenroll from their MA plan and return to Original Medicare. You cannot switch from one MA plan to another or enroll in an MA plan during the MADP.

If you disenroll from an MA plan you have a coordinating SEP to enroll in a stand-alone Part D prescription drug plan. The SEP ends February 14 or when you enroll in a stand alone Part D plan, whichever is sooner.

If you have any questions about enrollment periods with Medicare please call me. I am here to assist you. Donna Green, 541-757-7701.

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Birds on the farm aren’t just for eating; they can also play an important part in keeping all kinds of pests at bay. Chickens, ducks and guinea fowl are not only entertaining and beautiful, but they can supply fresh eggs daily, offer effective bug and slug control, and make charming gardening companions. If I were looking for a bird to perform pest control in my yard I would look at getting a guinea or two to do the job. Guinea look a bit like a chicken-sized vultures as they strut their stuff across lawns, fields or gardens – anywhere bugs, snakes and rodents roam. Guinea are voracious eaters that devour Lyme disease-bearing ticks, fleas, grasshoppers, beetles and many other uninvited creatures. To top it all off, your crop is quite safe when you put guineas on garden patrol. If these birds can’t eat it, they tend to let you know about it. Guinea hens and roosters have keen

eyesight. Not only do they spot pests from afar, but they also announce the approach of intruders with their distinctive call. Unfamiliar sights or sounds will always create a fuss, but the guinea hen is much more noisy than the guinea cock. The male calls out only when there is good reason, and when he calls out a warning, the rest of the guineas chime in, which creates an intimidating alarm. This can be a good thing if snakes are a concern of yours. Whether its chickens or guineas you choose, either one will help rid your yard and garden of pests and is the ultimate low-cost, chemical-free approach.

These fowl controlling pest are great at controlling pests in your yard and garden. Before you run out and buy some birds, check local laws and regulations. It may be illegal for you to own chickens in your city location, so start out by calling your local municipality and asking what the laws are in your area. More and more ordinances are available online as well, so it’s worth doing a search. Using birds as a way of controlling pests should be used with a good IPM (Integrated Pest Management) program, not replace it. Healthy Home Pest Control, LLC can provide you with an effective and affordable pest control program. Call 541-570-0095

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you can expect the process of purchasing to be expedited…all you have to do is pick out the car and come to an agreement on the price with the dealership.

• Know that you can purchase through a private party with a pre-approval as well. Talk to your loan officer and they will explain the process.

Buying a vehicle can and should be a fun, rewarding experience! To avoid buyer’s remorse make sure to utilize the tools that exist online for you to make yourself an educated consumer. If you still have questions after doing your own research pick up your phone and call your local credit union or bank. Don’t be afraid to help dealerships find you a vehicle as well…typically they have more vehicles available to them than just the ones sitting on the lot. Given the current economic conditions it’s a great time to buy both new and used vehicles so one can expect to find a number of great deals!

the process that should also include seasonal liming, thatching, aeration and pest control as needed. These steps are both simple and key to a successfully and sustainable green lawn.

Caring for your lawn doesn’t need to be scientific

or difficult. If you’ll follow the simple steps in the next article, you’ll be on your way and past the quick-fix stage of lawn care.

Want more info now? Ask our lawn expert a question about your lawn online by emailing us at [email protected]. We’ll be happy to help!

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You may not be thinking about your tax return right now, but summer is a great time to start planning for next year and to make sure your records are organized. Maintaining good records now can make filing your return a lot easier and it will help you remember transactions you made during the year.

Here are a few things the IRS wants you to know about recordkeeping.

Keeping well-organized records also ensures you can answer questions if your return is selected for examination or prepare a response if you receive an IRS notice. In most cases, the IRS does not require you to keep records in any special manner. Generally speaking, you should keep any and all documents that may have an impact on your federal tax return.

Individual taxpayers should usually keep the following records supporting items on their tax returns for at least three years: • Bills • Credit card and other receipts • Invoices • Mileage logs • Canceled, imaged or substitute

checks or any other proof of payment

• Any other records to support deductions or credits you claim on your return You should normally keep records

relating to property until at least three years after you sell or otherwise dispose of the property. Examples include: • A home purchase or improvement

• Stocks and other investments • Individual Retirement Arrangement

transactions • Rental property records

If you are a small business owner, you must keep all your employment tax records for at least four years after the tax becomes due or is paid, whichever

is later. Examples of important documents business owners should keep Include: • Gross receipts: Cash register tapes,

bank deposit slips, receipt books, invoices, credit card charge slips and Forms 1099-MISC

• Proof of purchases: Canceled checks, cash register tape receipts, credit card sales slips and invoices

• Expense documents: Canceled checks, cash register tapes, account statements, credit card sales slips, invoices and petty cash slips for small cash payments

• Documents to verify your assets: Purchase and sales invoices, real estate closing statements and canceled checks

For more information about recordkeeping, check out IRS Publications 552, Recordkeeping for Individuals, 583, Starting a Business and Keeping Records, and Publication 463, Travel, Entertainment, Gift, and Car Expenses. These publications are available at IRS.gov or by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676)

American Bookkeeping & Tax is here to answer any of your tax or bookkeeping questions. Call us today at 541.926.7982.

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Here in the Pacific Northwest we are fortunate to not have “Hurricane Season” to worry about but we do have and will have our fair share of natural disasters that more often come in the form of a freak funnel cloud or more often flooding among other things, and we must include disasters like fire. Individuals and businesses should safeguard themselves against any and all disasters by taking a few simple steps. The IRS suggests the following steps to protect our important information.

create a Backup set of records electronically

Business owners and individuals a like should keep a set of backup records in a safe place. The backup should be stored away from the original set.

Keeping a backup set of records –– including, for example, bank statements, tax returns, insurance policies, etc. –– is easier now that many financial institutions provide statements and documents electronically, and much financial information is available on the Internet. Even if the original records are provided only on paper, they can be scanned into an electronic format. With documents in electronic form,

taxpayers can download them to a backup storage device, like an external hard drive, or burn them to a CD or

DVD.

Document valuables

Another step a taxpayer can take to prepare for disaster is to photograph or videotape the contents of his or her home,

especially items of higher value. The IRS has a disaster loss workbook, Publication 584, which can help taxpayers compile a room-by-room list of belongings.

A photographic record can help an individual prove the market value of items for insurance and casualty loss claims. Photos should be stored with a friend or family member who lives outside the area.

update emergency PlansEmergency plans should be

reviewed annually. Personal and business situations change over time as do preparedness needs. When employers hire new employees or when a company or organization changes functions, plans should be updated accordingly and employees should be informed of the changes.

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to starting her own company. Wende serves her local community

by volunteering as the Chairman of the board for the Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Secretary of the board for Nehemiah Project International Ministries and

other outreach activities and speaking engagements. Wende loves to speak to audiences regarding God’s kingdom, His purposes for their lives and learning how to steward their businesses for God’s glory.

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Wikipedia defines upcycling as, “the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value.” In other words, taking something that is worn out and making something cool from it. Upcycling is the opposite of recycling. Recycling usually involves breaking something down and then turning it into something new. Upcycling, on the other hand, makes an object into something more useful and or beautiful.

The creativity of some people is amazing. Fortunately you don’t have to be an artistic genius to upcycle. Google “upcycling” and you’ll be amazed at all the ideas you can gather from others and most of the time you get instructions too!

We have a number of upclyclers in our mall. One of our dealers takes old beds and makes them into wonderful benches. Another makes beautiful pillows from old worn out quilts, sweaters, and burlap and uses vintage jewelry to add a little bling. Several of our dealers make chalk boards out of discarded windows, doors and other scrap wood.

Many of our customers also like to upcycle. Summer

brides are buying up old canning jars and insulators to use as candle holders on the tables or hanging from trees. Wire flower frogs are popular for place card holders and glass ones can be a beautiful display for tapers. Old silverware for wind chimes, silver bowls and platters hung from old chain for bird feeders,

and old windows hung to write messages on are also popular with our customers.

Upcycling can save you money, keep old things out of our landfills and it makes you feel good about yourself. We would love to see some of your upcycling projects. You can post them on our FaceBook page listed under Albany Antique Mall.

upcoming events:Hope you can join us for

our “Crazy” sidewalk sale on July 7th from 9am – 7pm. We call it crazy because you never know what you might

find. It could be antiques or not, rusty or new, project pieces or ready to go pieces, and there will be large and small treasures. There will also be special “one day sale” pieces throughout the store!

Tuesday, July 10th we are hosting a Points for Profit on Location event from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. We hope we see you here. Food, music fun!!

The Albany Antique Mall is located at the corner of Second Ave. and Ellsworth St. in downtown Albany.

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A perfect example of upcycling. The bench was made from and old bed. The pillows were made from old wool blankets, burlap bags, vintage tapestries and embellished with vintage lace and jewelry.

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The key to successfully re-populating the body’s “healthy bacteria” is to ingest large quantities of the proper bacteria for a sustained period of time (several weeks to months). Since the “healthy bacteria” (whether as yogurt or a supplement) are living organisms, it is important to store these products carefully. The potency stated on the container is the potency on the date of manufacture and decreases significantly before the product expiration date; so buy quantities you will consume quickly!

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7. Pick a focal point - your Greystone Properties home has unique features. What do you want to see when your first walk in the room? If you have nice windows with great lighting, are you emphasizing it? Everyone feels brighter in sunshine.

8. Think about order and organization. Do you bring home work every day, or mail, or sports equipment? Where will you put it? A large bowl or box near the front door is a great place to drop mail until you go through it later.

9. Take advantage of free expert advice. 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.

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Sleep Disorder Breathing is life threatening and affects the quality and quantity of your life and it costs major money in health care dollars and many people like truck drivers or first responders who are diagnosed but untreated can be unemployed due to this disease!

Good news is….it is very correctable and there is now a screening and testing method that can be done in the comfort of your own home at a fraction of the cost if you qualify. Taking this simple test helps us determine how to help. You will always see a board certified sleep doctor to manage your care.

At A Turning Leaf Home Medical we take pride in the individual compassionate care you will receive as you go through the process from start to finish and we have a state of the art follow up program with the latest technology to keep you and your doctor informed of your progress. We love to help you sleep but first we need to know how you’re sleeping and how it is affecting you. We encourage everyone to take a moment to fill out the FREE screening tool and schedule your FREE appointment with A Turning Leaf sleep professional for a confidential consultation.

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You might think that cavities are inevitable for kids, but in truth, they’re not. A healthy diet mixed with good oral hygiene (brushing and flossing) plus regular dental visits can prevent tooth decay. Dental sealants can reduce the risk even more. In fact, studies show that dental sealants can reduce decay in school children by 70%.

Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings that are applied to the grooves of back teeth, where tooth decay is usually a problem for kids and teens. Sealants act as a barrier between the chewing surfaces by blocking pieces of food and germs.

Sealants work best on permanent molars, which usually erupt at age 12. It’s best to have sealants applied soon

after the permanent molars erupt so that decay doesn’t have a chance to develop.

Because they’re so thin, dental sealants won’t have an effect on your child’s speech or make chewing difficult. Sealants

can be clear or slightly tinted; either way, they’re virtually invisible to the naked eye.

Though they don’t take much time to apply, sealants

can last 5-10 years. Dental sealants are some of the most comfortable, cost- and tooth-saving solutions around!

Mid-Valley Dental Associates can be reached by calling 541-928-2301, visiting their website at www.midvalleydental.com or stopping by one of their six local offices to find out more on protecting your kid’s teeth!

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