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If you want to learn more about your drinking water well and septic system to protect your family's and animals' health, your property investments and the safety of the groundwater resource, plan to attend an upcoming Rural Living Basics class.Melissa Fery, an instructor with Oregon State University Extension, will teach two classes on Wednesday. The first will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at Coburg City Hall, followed by a duplicate event from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harrisburg City Hall.The class is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is appreciated to ensure adequate supplies. To register, call Chrissy at (541) 766-3556 or send an e-mail to well.water@oregonstate.edu.For a free nitrate screening of your drinking water, bring about a cup of well water in a clean container.Sponsors are the OSU Extension Service and the South Willamette Valley Groundwater Management Area.Democrat-Herald .
Frank’s part of local folklore
One day a helicopter from Fort Hood landed in the parking lot. The crew ordered 45 cheeseburgers to take on maneuvers, she said. I only had one girl helping me that day, said Mrs. Smith. We were running around like crazy cooking burgers. We knew then we had been discovered. Franks Lakeview Inn In 1955 the Corps wanted the Smiths corner location back to build offices for the Little River Project. They gave Frank his choice of land in the area, Mrs. Smith said. Frank was a visionary. He liked the view from that location overlooking the lake. Mrs. Smith said they built a second establishment on the hilltop and named it Franks Lakeview Inn Restaurant. At one end they constructed a three-bedroom home where they lived. We had some cabins across from the restaurant we rented for $5 and $10 a night, she said.
Russian bombers to test-fire missiles in Bay of Biscay
He has also boosted military spending, renewed long-range bomber missions and approved a plan to upgrade Russia’s nuclear attack forces, which he said was needed after Nato built up its forces close to Russia’s borders. But some analysts note that while the sabre-rattling is popular at home, Russian military spending in absolute terms is substantially lower than that of China, Britain or France and less than a tenth of that of the United States. Discipline is also still a major problem for Russia’s armed forces, which rely heavily on conscripts and outdated equipment. Russia last month said it would begin major navy sorties into the Mediterranean, with 11 ships backed up by 47 aircraft, that would then travel to the Atlantic for exercises.
Commonwealth Games 2006
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Similac(R) Survey Finds New Moms Want Convenient, Time-Saving Baby ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent national survey(1) of new moms commissioned by Abbott's Similac brand, packing the diaper bag before leaving home with a baby takes close to 30 minutes. Nearly all moms surveyed (98 percent) agree that convenience is their top consideration when choosing products for themselves and their babies. One- third of moms surveyed said the one thing they never leave the house without is baby formula. To help busy parents save time on the go, Abbott is introducing its two most popular baby formulas -- Similac(R) Advance(R) and Similac(R) Isomil(R) Advance(R) -- in new 8-fluid-ounce Ready To Feed bottles that require no mixing, measuring or preparation. These new size bottles have all the same trusted nutritional benefits as Similac Advance and Similac Isomil Advance, including DHA and ARA to help baby's brain and eye development.
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