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Pg. 2 ....................................... How To Choose Vinyl Windows Pg. 4 ........................................How To Choose A Credit Union Pg. 6 ................................How To Choose A Recycling Center Pg. 8 ........................................ How To Choose A Veterinarian Pg. 10 ....................................... How To Choose A Hearing Aid Pg. 12 ....How To Choose A Funeral Home And Crematorium Pg. 14 ........................................... How To Choose A Fireplace Pg. 16 ........................How To Choose A Home Health Facility Pg. 18 ..........How To Choose An Air Duct Cleaning Business Pg. 20 .............................................How To Choose A Hospital Pg. 22 ...............................................How To Choose A Realtor Pg. 24 ............................. How To Choose A Financial Adviser Pg. 26 ...... How To Purchase Home, Auto And Life Insurance Pg. 28 ........................................ How To Choose Memorialists Pg. 30 ........................ How To Choose A Tax Prep Consultant

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RENOVATE RIGHT: (NEW EPA guidelines for lead base paint on homes built before 1978) Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renovating six square feet or more of painted surfaces in a room for interior projects or more than twenty square feet of painted surfaces for exterior projects in housing, child care facilities and schools built before 1978.

Homeowners and tenants: renovators must give you the, Renovate Right Pamphlet, before starting work.

Child care facilities, including preschools & kindergarten classrooms, and the families of children under the age of six that attend those facilities: renovators must provide a copy of the Renovate Right Pamphlet to child-care facilities and general renovation information to families whose children attend those facilities.

Also, beginning April 2010, federal law required contractors that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities and schools, built before 1978 to be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. Therefore be sure to ask to see your contractor’s certification.

WHY VINYL IS THE KING OF WINDOW MATERIALS Vinyl has replaced wood as the number one material used in the windows of new homes and is already the leader in replacement of old or outdated windows.

All major window manufactures now offer a vinyl window because of its many advantages. It is warm to the touch; vinyl windows can be made in almost any shape.

Unlike wood, however, vinyl windows require no painting or reglazing. Most importantly, today’s vinyl windows are four times more energy-efficient than the state-of-the-art windows installed in new homes just a few years ago.

HOW CAN I COMPARE ENERGY PERFORMANCE? There are many grades of vinyl windows, but it is easy to separate the good from the average. Companies producing the highest-quality windows are part of the ENERGY STAR® program, operated by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. These windows are commonly 40 percent more

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energy=-efficient than building codes require and their performance is certified by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). Reading the NFRC label allows you to compare the performance between brands of windows because it rates the efficiency of the entire window unit.

ARE ALL VINYL WINDOWS THE SAME?

Advancements in vinyl extrusions allow the best manufacturers to offer structural rigidity without the need for any additional reinforcements. Windows made of lower quality vinyl are reinforced with steel or wood in a attempt to provide strength. The wood is often too thin to provide real rigidity or is exposed to the elements, absorbing moisture and rotting over time. While steel offers strength, it can reduce the energy efficiency of the window by conducting heat and cold. If you have any question about the architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) label on the product. A gold label means that the product passed strict tests for load strength and air or water infiltration.

THE GLASS The energy-efficiency rating of the window is referred to by its U-factor and 80 percent of the U-factor rating comes from the performance of the glass. The lower the Ufactor, the more energy-efficient the glass and the more comfortable you will be in your home. Dual-pane glass filled with argon gas and coated with multiple microscopic layers of metals and non-metals (a Low-E coating) perform the best. Some brands of Low-E glass reflect infrared heat waves back to their source. This means that in winter, heat from your home reflects back inside, and during the summer, outside heat is reflected away from your home. Even basic Low-E glass lowers your heating and cooling costs by 30

percent compared to plain dual-pane glass.

The home featuring Milgard vinyl windows and SunCoat Low-E glass showed a 27% savings in summer cooling costs compared to the home with ordinary clear glass. The average summer afternoon demand for air conditioning in the SunCoat house was 30% lower due to reduced solar heat gain.

SunCoat also produced significant savings on winter heating bills.

WARRANTY REFLECTS THE CONFIDENCE OF THE SELLER Warranties are only as good as the product covered and the company that stands behind them. Window warranties should not be prorated and should cover seal failure, parts, labor and installation for as long as you own your home. Replacement windows are a job you should only have to do once.

KNOW THE COMPANY YOU KEEP Over 20 percent of window companies in this year’s Yellow Pages will be gone or will change their name in the next year’s book.

The most important decision you will make might not be the windows you buy but the company from whom you buy them. The company should be able to provide you with proof of licensing, EPA lead certification, proof liability insurance and be in business for over 10 years. (Companies in business more than 10 years are usually the ones that last.)

HOW-TO TIPS Look for a company that custom manufactures, installs and guarantees their product. This way you get the best ¿tting window and you only have one number to call for any needs with the product.

Look for 3rd party certi¿cations/endorsements on windows such as ENERGY STAR®, NARI®, AAMA, Good Housekeeping, etc. Their support means the window means the window has net or exceeded their high standards.

A quality company with a quality product will offer a lifetime guarantee on their window. Don’t settle for anything less.

A quality vinyl window will be made from nonrecycled vinyl, have welded corners for strength The glass used in the window should be coated, double-pane, insulated glass enhanced with an inert gas for additional insulated and noise reduction.

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ur credit union’s mission has always been to ensure secure financial choices at lower costs for our members. That’s why we offer financial products that provide better returns on savings, reduced rates on loans and lower or no fees on services.

We are regulated by the federal and state government and we are also governed by a volunteer board elected by our membership. We don’t answer to stockholders, but to our 61,000 members.

Unfortunately, the big banks and some in Congress want to raise taxes and impose new fees on 96 million credit union members who represent 40% of all Americans, yet represent only 6% of the assets in financial institutions. And, they want to do this despite the fact that credit unions are not-for-profit and meeting their core mission every day.

That’s wrong and will imperil the credit union movement that so many have come to depend on for real financial choice. Don’t let Congress raise taxes on 96 million credit union members. Don’t let Congress eliminate real financial choice. Don’t let Congress destroy our credit unions.

Credit unions do pay taxes - payroll taxes, sales taxes and property taxes. Congress exempts credit unions from federal income taxes. The exemption was established in 1937, affirmed by statute in 1951, and re-affirmed in 1998 in H.R. 1151, the Credit Union Membership Access Act, which states: “Credit unions, unlike many other participants in the financial services market, are exempt from Federal and most State taxes because credit unions are member-owned, democratically operated, not-for-profit organizations generally managed by volunteer boards of directors and because they have the specified mission of meeting the credit and savings needs of consumers, especially persons of modest means."

P1FCU is participating in the “Don’t Tax My Credit Union” national campaign dedicated to ensuring Congress doesn’t raise taxes on 96 million credit union members nationwide and preserves financial choice for American consumers. We want you, our current members and future members, to share your story and tell Congress: “Don’t Tax My Credit Union!”

I strongly encourage you to go to http://www.donttaxmycreditunion.org and become informed about the issues whether or not you are a member of P1FCU. Please contact your Federal Legislative delegation and tell them “Don’t Tax My Credit Union” I appreciate your efforts in helping preserve the Credit Union Movement in the United States.

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WHY US? Although it would sound strange to start by asking “WHY YOU?” that’s probably a more likely topic. You see, everything we do at Pacific Steel & Recycling has you, the consumer, in mind. Our mission statement even says “… to develop longterm, successful relationships with our customers.”

Pacific Steel & Recycling is 100% employee owned. When you do business with Pacific, you’re doing business with a friend and a neighbor. Our success is wholly determined by your success.

Being an integral part of the community is important to us, as is helping make our communities better places to live.

A major contributor to that business practice is determining how best to serve you. Amenities such as drive-through recycling, pickup service, scrap bins and roll-off containers are designed with you in mind. Rest assured, Pacific Steel & Recycling will continually strive to meet your needs in the best way possible. There’s one other thing we’d like to mention: the future.

Not ours as a company, but “ours as a planet.” We are committed to continually pursuing knowledge and practices that lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions for us, our employees, our families and our children. Protecting our resources is not just doing business, it’s just doing what’s right.

SCALES: Pacific Steel & Recycling uses state-certified scales. Our scales are checked routinely by the Bureau of Weights and Measures to ensure we are in compliance with all Idaho laws and regulations.

Pacific Steel & Recycling performs bi-annual maintenance on its scales by using a scale company to check and maintain accuracy of its scales every six months by a certified scale company. We have 14 Idaho stateapproved weighmasters at our site to insure accurate weights.

EQUIPMENT: Pacific Steel & Recycling uses hydraulic shears to efficiently process scrap for shipping. Magnets and grapples move our scrap into piles and railcars for shipping. Balers condense materials to minimize freight costs.

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choose a recycling center DRIVE-THROUGH RECYCLING: Our drive-through recycling bay allows our customers to drive their vehicle inside (out of the weather) our recycling facility to drop off their non-ferrous recyclables.

These commodities include, but are not limited to, aluminum cans, brass, copper, aluminum, catalytic converters, and stainless steel.

OUT-JOB CREW: Pacific Steel & Recycling has a crew to come and do your cleanup at your site. We have our own “Monster Trailer” to load scrap for hauling.

This end dump trailer is 48’ long and 13’6” high and allows is to haul bigger loads.

E-RECYCLING: Pacific Steel & Recycling has seen a need in our community for a way to responsibly recycle electronics, so we’ve started a company-wide E-Recycling program. We want to make our community a better place to live, and what better way let you bring us your electronics, saving landfill space and reducing your electronic clutter, than letting us handle them for you. We recycle laptops, personal computers, servers, cellphones, digital cable boxes, and more!

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GOING GREEN: Pacific Steel & Recycling is pursuing knowledge and practices that lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions and lifestyles. This helps to protect the environment and sustain natural resources for current and future generations. We are leading the way in this effort by keeping recyclables out of our solid waste streams. Pacific Steel & Recycling also uses reclamation racks to recover fluids before processing to reduce the operational impact of recycling.

We have also paved the consumer portion of the facility to help keep our customers’ vehicles clean during the bad weather.

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS: Pacific Steel & Recycling is an employee-owned, multiple-operations company. We have 43 branches in 9 states, including one branch in Alberta, Canada.

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n today’s society, pets are generally considered to be members of the family. As such, they should be provided with the excellent health care that any member of your family deserves.

Many people neglect to bring their pets to a local veterinarian due to cost concerns.

These people tend to believe that it is simply not financially wise or necessary to provide their animals with regular health care.

However, by ensuring that your pet has regular check-ups from an experienced animal professional, you can add years to your pet’s life and improve upon its happiness.

You should never wait until your pet is sick to provide it with the health care that it needs. Many animal diseases can be prevented with regular check-ups, saving you time and money in the long run. Visits to the veterinarian will boost your pet’s health, allowing it to lead a happier, more vigorous life.

The process of searching for a veterinarian can seem intimidating. However, so long as you

adhere to the following guidelines, you can easily locate an animal health care professional that will provide your pet with the services that it needs in order to lead a long, healthy life.

When searching for a veterinarian, you should first ask for references from your friends and

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choose a Veterinarian fessional. Search for reviews from past clients, and check the business’s reputation with the Better Business Bureau.

After you have narrowed down your choices, feel free to visit the veterinarian’s office in order to receive a personal impression of the professional’s values. The office should be scrupulously clean, and all employees should be friendly and welcoming.

You should observe the interactions between the office’s staff and the animals that are present. If a large number of pets seem excessively stressed or anxious about their visit, this could be a warning sign that the vet is not as gentle or careful as he or she should be.

family. The best way to receive an accurate impression of a vet’s quality of work is by speaking with his or her past clients.

A veterinarian’s references should assert that he or she is professional, timely, honest and compassionate. The Internet is also an excellent source of information regarding the quality of a specific animal health care pro-

You can even chat with the other clients that are present. Ask them about their past experiences with this particular veterinarian. Most clients would be happy to share their stories or recommendations with you.

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Five tips to guide you.

1. Don’t go it alone. Bring along a friend or relative.

“One of the most important steps you can take is to bring a spouse, family member or friend to the examination,” says Juliette Sterkens, an audiologist in Oshkosh, Wis. “Two people hear and remember more.”

2. Interview a provider.

“The number one thing to remember is that the value you get out of your hearing aid is based on the skills and abilities of the hearing health professional,” says Sergei Kochkin of the Better Hearing Institute. Audiologists and hearing instrument specialists are both licensed to sell hearing aids, but audiologists hold a master’s or doctoral degree in audiology. Get referrals from health care professionals. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the American Academy of Audiology offer information on how to find a hearing professional.

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Choose the Right Hearing Aid ing loss. When new patients come to him, Freeman quizzes them: “What do you want the hearing aid to do for you? Do you just want to be able to hear the television?

Or do you hope to hear the sermon in church?” Knowing your priorities will help the professional determine what style and technology are best for you.

4. Have your hearing tested. During your visit, you should be given a hearing test in a soundproof booth.

It will tell the audiologist or hearing specialist what type of hearing loss you have so a hearing aid can be programmed specifically for you. Not all devices will fit every person or every degree of hearing loss. And “these are custom-made devices,” says Linda Remensnyder, an audiologist near Chicago. “It’s not prudent to buy online or from a big-box retail store.”

5. Try before you buy. Ask for a demonstration of the hearing aids recommended for you. An audiologist may be able to put a disposable plug on the tip of a behindthe-ear hearing aid and program the device to your hearing loss so you can experience how it works. “This is way too important and costly a decision to make in a hurry.”

3. Know before you go. “Most people have had trouble by: Cathie Gandel | from: AARP Bulletin | May 1, 2011 with their hearing for years,” says Barry Freeman, an audiologist and chairman of the board of the National Council for Better Hearing. Yet they wait an average of five to Top experts in the field give seven years before buying a hearing aid. The worse the advice on how to shop for and hearing loss, the harder it is for your brain to adjust, so it’s choose a hearing aid. important to act as soon as you think you may have hear

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n the past, most people chose a funeral home for the following reasons: they had a relationship with the funeral home before, the perceived ethnicity of a funeral home, the location of the funeral home or upon the recommendation of a friend.

Most local, independent funeral homes rely upon their reputation for success.

They have been operated by the same family from generation to generation and have been successful because they have built a business based on trust. With various mergers and acquisitions occurring in our industry, it is important that you choose a family owned funeral home where the family cares about your needs.

Every funeral home should be capable of addressing each family’s religious needs and provide a service that is meaningful to each family. Some funeral homes are better than others in going the extra mile to provide a personalized tribute to a life that was lived.

Some people choose a funeral home based on their location, however the most convenient location may not be the best suited for your needs or a good value. You should make your decision based on whether their facilities are up to date, whether they offer a variety of options based upon your budget and whether they are willing to offer a personalized tribute to the life of the person.

There should be plenty of parking and the building should be handicapped accessible. You can often get a feel for a particular funeral home by accessing their website. The website should provide a description of the funeral home as well information about the variety of services they offer. Many of your questions will be answered directly on the website

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or you can contact the funeral home by email for more specific requests.

You should not choose a funeral home based on price alone. All funeral homes are mandated by law to give you a General Price List before you begin to talk about any type of arrangements you will make. Therefore you can select the services that are right for your family and your budget. A good funeral home will take into consideration your family and circumstances and offer recommendations. Choosing a funeral home on price alone may shortchange you on the personalized care and service you need to receive.

The Funeral Staff While a funeral home can be truly beautiful, it is the willingness of the funeral staff to insure that the funeral of your loved one be meaningful to you. The funeral staff should be attentive and provide compassion and support since you will be with them for a few intense days. You should always get the feeling that they will take care of your loved one just as you took care of them in life.

You should also be able to relate to the funeral director who will handle the arrangements and be able to speak frankly about what you want. No request by you should go unfulfilled. You should also ask whether the funeral home offers concierge services, i.e. assisting with ordering flowers, arranging accommodations for out of state relatives, reserving a restaurant or catering facility for a family reception, or helping with any other need that may arise.

Support Services While most funeral homes can provide any type of funeral service, the good funeral homes are concerned about what

happens after the funeral is over when the family member finds himself/herself all alone. The funeral home should be able to provide support information so that a grieving family member can begin the grieving process. In addition, the funeral home should be able to recommend specific support organizations where people can go to learn about coping with their loss whether it is with a private therapist who specializes in grief issues or with a support group.

Preplanning When someone dies there are over 97 decisions that need to be made about planning a funeral. Oftentimes, you need to address these important issues in a very short period of time. You can avoid many of these hasty decisions by preplanning the funeral services.

Preplanning allows you to complete the vital statistic portion of a funeral; you can talk about the type of services; the people you might like to have involved; begin to write an obituary; and organize your legal and financial documents. So many things can be done ahead of time to make it easier for families at the time of need.

In conclusion, after you have met with a funeral director to ascertain what you think might be important to you, then you can determine whether that funeral home would be able to deliver on your requests.

A funeral home should be a center where you receive help and support to make sure that the funeral experience is soft, soothing and a tribute to the person that you just lost from the time of their death to your road to recovery. There is a difference in funeral homes. Make sure that you compare.

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FIRE. We sit around fires and have been doing so... forever.

If you have a room with a fireplace, then that fireplace is probably the focal point of the room. If it isn’t, it should be. Furniture and decor are placed in relation to the fireplace and a great-looking fireplace can “make” a great-looking room.

Take a look at your fireplace. Does it “fit” the room? Have you updated or remodeled the room or decor but did not know what to do about the fireplace? Does it look old and outdated?

Ugly? Dark and moody? Would a future home buyer like it?

Sooner or later, that may be an important consideration. Buying a home is an emotional decision and fireplaces affect everyone, even if they never throw a log on the fire. A buyer “imagines” it being used, whether it is a mental image of an old Norman Rockwell painting, Christmas stockings hung on the mantel, or a romantic evening snuggled up to a loved one in front of a flickering or roaring fire.

Home buyers will focus on your fire-

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less money. You might want to update your fireplace.

A fireplace adds beauty and elegance to any home. Furthermore, a fireplace definitely adds value to your home. Having a fireplace is one of the most in demand and consistently popular features in a home because it adds charm and comfort to any living space. It also adds a considerable value to your property.

An outdated home interior can turn off guests or prospective buyers. With newer options available, your home may not be sending the message you would like to convey. Adding a home fireplace is easier than you think. This is a great time to update or install a fireplace in your home in time for the winter months.

The benefits of adding a home fireplace: 1. A fireplace in your home creates a soothing and calming effect and gives more drama to a room. Always consider these factors when redesigning or upgrading a room in your house.

2. Fireplaces can brighten up a room due to its vivid yellow, red and orange colors that emit from the burning fire.

3. A fireplace can serve as the centerpiece in a room. A giant plasma TV in a room could never equal the fascination of a well-placed and beautifully designed fireplace.

4. A room that has a fireplace will look more flowing and alive due to the fire movement. You can indeed witness this when you compare an active and inactive fireplace. An active fireplace will send out lights in every direction and creates a flowing sense of life, activity and movement.

5. Fireplaces that are made and designed by talented designers can be considered as works of art. When you add a fireplace to a room, consider the statement you want to create. An elegant and modern fireplace will do magic in bringing different elements of modern design. It can easily elevate other pieces inside a room.

Contemporary-styled modern gas fireplaces and fireplace inserts don’t

use the traditional log look, and instead offer a bed of rocks or glass and reflective surrounds for a thoroughly updated look. Contemporary inserts can be added to existing fireplaces, or new gas fireplaces can be installed in almost any room.

For most people adding a fireplace is not a do-it-yourself prospect.

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pendence and personal space. Despite these advantages, however, an on-site assisted living residence still lacks the Most seniors and their families will comforts and familiarity of home. one day have to face an inevitable and A better option now exists to help difficult question as time goes by and health conditions become more of a seniors whose difficulties with daily problem: Is it possible to remain living household chores would otherwise independently, or will a move into some make a move necessary. Use of an adult care service can give a senior the best of form of senior facility be necessary? both worlds.

Moving into a nursing home is an opAdult care services provide people tion that might most appeal to seniors who come to a senior’s home and carry with mobility problems. A senior who has difficulty in the completion of ev- out such tasks as basic chores and launeryday tasks is not restricted to a nurs- dry, as well as giving medical reminders and running errands like grocery shoping home, however. ping. The variety of services they proWhile the staff of such residences see vide let elderly people remain in their to all of their residents’ needs, the at- own homes, enjoying the dignity and tention can be clinical and impersonal, freedom of staying at home while remaking the transition from the freedom ceiving the help they need in the basic of home even more difficult. The conve- necessities of life. nience of having everything done for From meal preparation to assistance the senior has the downside of becomin dressing, adult care services find no ing just another face in a crowd of patients. Another disadvantage is the lack task too large or insignificant. The main reason for the popularity of in-home of personal time and privacy. adult care, however, is that it allows a Assisted living facilities offer another senior to wake up in a familiar bed and option for those who find the perfor- go through life in the place that has mance of everyday activities, including been home. bathing and meal preparation, difficult The clinical impersonality of nursing because of mobility restrictions or other homes and other on-site living facilities health issues. is a difficult adjustment for many peoThis growing trend in senior living ple to face. Aging has enough difficulprovides extended help in such tasks ties, with its host of health worries and while still allowing a measure of inde- physical difficulties, without undergo-

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ing such a radical change in lifestyle.

The simple fact of being in familiar rooms surrounded by personal belongings can help ward off depression and offer a soothing sense of comfort for a senior trying to come to terms with health issues.

Anyone with a parent or other elderly loved one who could benefit from such care should consider looking into local adult care services. Odds are that such a search will find a thriving business whose success relies on providing full service that caters to the patron’s specific needs.

Another benefit, apart from the assistance in daily tasks, is that adult care services offer a feeling of friendship and companionship that might otherwise be unavailable. A senior with a person coming into the home to do chores has the comfort of knowing there will be regular contact with someone who can be relied on.

The first step for the family members of a senior, of course, is to consult with the senior who would be living in whatever conditions are decided upon.

The answer to the question of staying in a home versus living in a facility is a difficult one. However, the options available should make it easier for any senior to enjoy the comforts of home as long as possible.

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In today’s well-sealed homes, when particles, pollution, chemicals and mold spores get in, they have trouble getting out.

Be sure to keep your heating, and ventilations system clean and well maintained so your indoor air isn’t worse than the air outside.

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EXPERIENCE-HOW MANY years has the company been in business? You don’t want a fly by night business touching your expensive HVAC equipment. Ask for their proof of licensing and bonding and liability insurance. Do they have contractor/public works licensing? Do they have local references? Ask neighbors, or co-workers about them.

QUALIFICATIONS-Is the company certified by the National Air Duct Cleaning Association (NADCA) which has strict standards relating to training, equipment, cleaning procedures and ethical behavior. Do they have experienced technicians that have earned the prestigious ASCS ((Air Air Systems Cleaning Specialist Specialist)) designation, as well as CVI (Certified Certified Ventilation Inspector Inspector) VSMR (Ventilation System Mold Remediator) duct cleaning certification? Are they a member of the Better Business Bureau? If so what is their rating? What is their Dun Bradstreet rating?

PRICING-Has this company provided you a competitive price? Beware of the $99 whole house special sales gimmick.

Check with other neighbors, or co-workers.

IS THIS A SIDE LINE service for them?

Beware of low duct cleaning pricing if their real business is selling equipment & furnace parts? Make sure you have a bid from another heating dealer before letting your-self fall into this sales gimmick. Have a complete list of all major components of your HVAC system you want cleaned before the cleaning begins.

SAFETY-Job Safety should be a top priority this means they employ the ‘best practices’ for safety at all job sites. Ask the company for their safety ratings? Do they use environmentally friendly, non-toxic, air purification products?

QUALITY CONTROL -Ask what are their QC policies? Customer survey’s on every residential jobsites? Visually inspection larger projects? To assure quality control, larger projects need completed reports for the facility or project manager.

Do your research

Get your money’s worth, check references, how long has the company been in business?

Ask for proof of licensing/insurance!!

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Some of life’s most significant events occur during a stay at the hospital.

Whether it is a trip to the emergency department, the birth of a child or grandchild, or a surgical procedure that helps you enjoy life without pain; when it comes to your health, it’s important that you make the right decision when choosing the best hospital to care for you. Safe quality patient care, highly skilled physicians and healthcare providers, state-ofthe-art medical equipment and technology, a comprehensive range of medical specialty services, and an excellent patient experience are essential qualities to consider when choosing a hospital.

It’s good to know that the right choice is right here in our Region – St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Providing excellent and compassionate healthcare as the only full-service hospital between Boise and Spokane is a long-standing tradition at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. We are the Regional Medical Center people rely on to provide safe, professional and compassionate healthcare. Through compassion, knowledge, technology, and a love for what we do; we live our Mission and provide an excellent patient experience for all we serve.

Patient safety and quality care are priorities for the Medical Center. Recognition as a Distinguished Hospital for Patient Safety and earning numerous honors over the years demonstrates St. Joseph’s commitment and dedication to service excellence. St. Joseph is routinely recognized by national organizations, patients, and colleagues for providing safe, quality patient care. We are accredited by The Joint Commission.

This Gold Seal of accreditation and certification is nationally recognized as a symbol of quality in healthcare and can

only be achieved by meeting or exceeding strict performance standards.

St. Joseph is the Region’s only designated Blue Distinction Center for Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery. This nationally-recognized honor is earned by hospitals achieving quality standards and demonstrating better patient outcomes while also providing affordable care. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Cancer Services received CoC accreditation with commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. This distinction came as a result of a successful demonstration validating that patients have access to the full scope of services required for diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and support.

St. Joseph is committed to providing excellent care to our Region through the highly skilled and certified physicians on our healthcare team and a quality facility with the latest in medical technology and treatments. St. Joseph has over 120 board-certified physicians active in both primary care and specialty practice. The St. Joseph Medical Group is a multi-specialty group of physicians providing primary and specialty care services. Providers at the Medical Group are employed by St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and work collaboratively for the benefit of their patients. We strive to have all members of our healthcare team be leaders in their field with formal training, advanced degrees and certifications. The majority of our registered nurses have earned bachelor degrees in nursing and are certified in many specialty areas.

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center provides the Region with the most com-

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Our patients are our #1 priority. Our goal is to provide our patients with excellent patient care in a compassionate and healing environment. We make the following promise to all patients: “We promise that you are the center of our work. Our healing ministry will be provided with honesty, compassion and respect. Our dedicated team will be with you throughout your St. Joseph experience.”

At St. Joseph Regional Medical Center quality patient care is our greatest responsibility, skilled physicians and staff our greatest asset, providing excellent patient experiences our greatest accomplishment, and the health of our community and Region our greatest goal. St. Joseph continues its commitment to the people of our Region and our community.

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Why Use a REALTOR®?

All real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR “®” logo on the business card or other marketing and sales literature. REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate. An independent survey reports that 84% of home buyers would use the same REALTOR® again.

Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime. Transactions today usually exceed $100,000. If you had a $100,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of a CPA? If you had a $100,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney? Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be foolish to consider a deal in real estate without the professional assistance of a REALTOR®.

But if you’re still not convinced of the value of a REALTOR®, here are a dozen more reasons to use one: 1. Your REALTOR® can help you determine your buying power -- that is, your financial reserves plus your borrowing capacity. If you give a REALTOR® some basic information about your available savings, income and current debt, he or she can refer you to lenders best qualified to help you.

Most lenders -- banks and mortgage companies -offer limited choices.

2. Your REALTOR® has many resources to assist you in your

home search. Sometimes the property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised in the market, and it will take some investigation by your agent to find all available properties.

3. Your REALTOR® can assist you in the selection process by providing objective information about each property. Agents who are REALTORS® have access to a variety of informational resources.

REALTORS® can provide local community information on utilities, zoning. schools, etc. There are two things you’ll want to know. First, will the property provide the environment I want for a home or investment? Second, will the property have resale value when I am ready to sell?

4. Your REALTOR® can help you negotiate. There are myriad negotiating factors, including but not limited to price, financing, terms, date of possession and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings or equipment. The purchase agreement should provide a period of time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase. Your agent can advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or required.

5. Your REALTOR® provides due diligence during the evaluation of the property. Depending on the area and property, this could include inspections for termites, dry rot, asbestos, faulty structure, roof condition, septic tank and well tests, just to name a few. Your REALTOR® can assist you in finding qualified responsible professionals to do most of these investigations and provide you with written reports.

You will also want to see a preliminary report on the title of the property. Title indicates ownership of property and can be mired in confusing status of past owners or rights of access. The title to most properties will have some limitations; for example, easements (access rights) for utilities. Your REALTOR®, title company or attorney can help you resolve issues that might cause problems at a later date.

6. Your REALTOR® can help you in understanding different financing options and in identifying qualified lenders.

7. Your REALTOR® can guide you through the closing process and make sure everything flows together smoothly.

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choose a Realtor® 8. When selling your home, your REALTOR® can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace and the price, financing, terms and condition of competing properties. These are key factors in getting your property sold at the best price, quickly and with minimum hassle.

9. Your REALTOR® markets your property to other real estate agents and the public. Often, your REALTOR® can recommend repairs or cosmetic work that will significantly enhance the salability of your property. Your REALTOR® markets your property to other real estate agents and the public. In many markets across the country, over 50% of real estate sales are cooperative sales; that is, a real estate agent other than yours brings in the buyer. Your REALTOR® acts as the marketing coordinator, disbursing information about your property to other real estate agents through a Multiple Listing Service or other cooperative marketing networks, open houses for agents, etc. The REALTOR® Code of Ethicsrequires REALTORS® to utilize these cooperative relationships when they benefit their clients.

10. Your REALTOR® will know when, where and how to advertise your property. There is a misconception that advertising sells real estate. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® studies show that 82% of real estate sales are the result of agent contacts through previous clients, referrals, friends, family and personal contacts. When a property is marketed with the help of your REALTOR®, you do not have to allow strangers into your home. Your REALTOR® will generally prescreen and accompany qualified prospects through your property.

11. Your REALTOR® can help you objectively evaluate every buyer’s proposal without compromising your marketing position. This initial agreement is only the beginning of a process of appraisals, inspections and financing -- a lot of possible pitfalls. Your REALTOR® can help you write a legally binding, win-win agreement that will be more likely to make it through the process.

12. Your REALTOR® can help close the sale of your home. Between the initial sales agreement and closing (or settlement), questions may arise.

For example, unexpected repairs are required to obtain financing or a cloud in the title is discovered.

The required paperwork alone is overwhelming for most sellers. Your REALTOR® is the best person to objectively help you resolve these issues and move the transaction to closing (or settlement).

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Finding the right financial advisor for your situation is essential for your financial health. Think of it this way: Choosing a financial advisor who’s right for your specific financial situation is similar to choosing the right nutrition program for your specific body type.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND Since not every diet program is suited for your specific health and wellness needs, not every financial advisor is suited for your financial wellness needs.

You want to be able to rely on your financial advisor’s advice when it comes to trimming your expenditures and what to do to save for retirement the same way you rely on your doctor for keeping your body trim and fit.

Be sure to do your homework before starting a relationship with a financial advisor.

Before making a choice, perform a background check on the financial advisors on your list and review their credentials. Your financial advisor must have the necessary training from an accredited institution and the prescribed certification for your state in order to be a true financial advisor.

Ask yourself the following questions: •How many years of experience does the financial advisor have?

•Have any complaints been filed against the financial advisor?

•What awards, if any, has the financial advisor received?

•Can the financial advisor provide concrete proof of a satisfied clientele?

Answers to these questions are key when searching for a financial advisor who will meet your specific needs.

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE There’s a complete buffet of financial products that can contribute to your financial well-being. Everything from bonds to mutual funds and commodities to stocks are common investing tools.

However, depending upon your appetite for risk, some investment vehicles are better for your portfolio than others. You want to find a financial advisor who’s an expert in customizing a financial plan for your benefit, not for your detriment.

Consider the specific segment of the market in which you want to invest your money. Look for a financial advisor specializing in that particular investment type. For example, you might want to invest in the commodities market. If your potential financial advisor has little experience in the commodities market, consider a different choice on your candidate list.

RATE OF SUCCESS Take a look at the rate of success each potential candidate has. Has the rate of return of his recommendations outpaced the average market rate of return over the last year, five years, or ten years? One indicator of a solid rate of return is how well a financial advisor conducts research to strengthen his clients’ portfolios.

Here’s where experience plays an important role. This is especially important in tough economic times. How well has your financial advisor-candidate weathered past economic recessions for his clients? Do his clients continue to thrive in a bleak financial environment? On the other hand, have his clients experienced multiple hits to their portfolios?

That’s why an advisor’s success is well worth your consideration.

FEES OR COMMISSIONS? Ask your financial advisor about her compensation. Is she fee-based or commission-based? That will make a difference in your final selection. After all it’s your money you’re investing, not your financial advisor’s money.

A commission-based advisor is more apt to suggest financial products that favor her compensation. Such a situation could needlessly increase your exposure to market risk. Only go with a commission-based advisor if she has a proven track record of success and has your best interest in mind.

If you feel the need to guarantee that your best interest will be served, go with a fee-based advisor. A fee-based advisor is compensated only for the time spent on servicing your portfolio.

INTERVIEW Finally, make arrangements to meet the top candidates on your financial advisor list. Get a feel for how the financial advisor will treat you as his or her client.

Will he act condescending toward you and your ideas? Will she have the heart of a teacher when addressing your concerns? A good way to do that is to ask direct questions regarding experience, services and financial products offered, and the fee schedule. How your financial advisor-candidate answers your questions will give you a solid idea of which one is right for you.

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Life is about the unexpected…

That’s why there is insurance, to cover you for the unexpected loss.

Home & Renter’s Insurance

Purchase insurance. Home, Auto, Life

and valuables are destroyed in a building fire or stolen by a thief, you need to have a renter’s insurance policy in place to cover your losses. If you do not have such a policy, you will need to recover from your loss out of pocket.

Auto Insurance

Before you start shopping for insurance, you’ll need to decide how much coverage to get. A home’s insurance value is based on the cost to rebuild the house, not the market value. And even though market values are still down in many areas, rebuilding costs are on the rise. Together with your insurance agent, you will get an estimate of the home’s rebuilding cost by taking into consideration such things as the size of the home and the building materials used in its construction.

Homeowners insurance automatically provides coverage for your personal possessions based on a certain percentage of your home’s insurance value – 70% is typical. So if your home is insured for $200,000, you’ll also have up to $140,000 of coverage for your possessions. But homeowners insurance policies usually have lower limits for certain kinds of items such as $1,000 or $2,000 for all of your jewelry, for example. If you have any particularly valuable possessions – such as jewelry, artwork or special collections, you may want to get extra coverage for those items.

When it comes to auto insurance, you want to be adequately covered if you get in an accident. Because insurance prices are based on statistics, the prices each of us pays varies.

As you consider your policy needs, it is important to keep the coverage limits in mind. The costs of a severe crash can quickly exceed your policy limits. If that occurs, you will have to pay for costs out of your own pocket.

You can save money by:

What factors impact the cost of insurance:

•Protective device credit – for burglar, smoke, and fire alarms.

•Multiple policy discount if your automobile insurance policy is also with the same company.

•Loyalty Credits from some insurance companies, based on time insured with the same Company.

•Be sure to purchase adequate insurance to rebuild your home based on building cost and not market cost, and replace your possessions.

•Review your policy limits to protect all your assets. Review your policy deductible, the higher the deductible the lower the premium. Consult your Professional Insurance agent to determine your needs.

•Be sure you have a current Home Inventory in case of a loss. Knowing the cost of your possessions. Go to www.knowyourstuff.org for a home inventory list and free app for your smart phone.

Renter’s Insurance •Landlords insure their rental properties with homeowners or landlords insurance. These policies provide coverage for the structure of the building, any personal property the landlord owns (such as appliances and carpeting) and liability for injuries due to the property owner’s negligence in upkeep or safety of the property.

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vehicle if yours is in the shop for repairs, due to a covered loss.

Towing and Roadside Services: Provides emergency roadside assistance and towing to help you get your vehicle back on the road or to a repair shop.

You can save money by: •A multiple vehicle discount for insuring more than one auto with the same company.

•A multi-policy discount for insuring both your home and auto with the same company.

•The good student discount for qualifying young drivers.

•Safety discounts for features like air bags and anti-theft devices.

•Loyalty Credit for insuring with the same company long term.

•Review your policy limits, coverages and deducibles. Consult with your professional insurance agent to determine your needs.

Disclaimer on Recreation Vehicles: It is important to note that your “Toys” (ATV, Snowmobiles, Boat, Campers and Trailers) need to be insured separately.

Life Insurance •Age of the drivers, driving record.

•Make, model of vehicle and the safety features – cost of vehicle.

Coverage you can Purchase: Liability: Pays others for damages you become legally liable for, due to an accident.

Uninsured/Under Insured Motorist: Provides bodily injury coverage for accidents caused by a hit-and-run driver, uninsured, or under insured driver which occur when you or your family are driving a covered auto, or while you are a pedestrian.

Medical expenses: Pays reasonable medical expenses for you and members of your family if injured in an auto accident or as a pedestrian struck by an auto.

Collision: Protects you from losses resulting from damage to your auto due to collision with another object.

Comprehensive: Pays for other losses to your auto, included losses caused by fire, theft, glass breakage, failing objects, natural disasters, vandalism, and other causes of loss.

Rental reimbursement: Pays for a certain amount daily for a replacement

•Find an Agent you trust: It’s important to work with a licensed professional insurance agent, someone that will address your questions and concerns. Making your needs their priority.

•Get educated on the options available: Let your trusted agent teach you about the different life insurance products available. Each product fits a specific need, which is different for everyone.

•Complete a Life Needs Analysis: Sit down with your agent and calculate how much coverage you want. You may be surprised at how much life insurance you actually need.

•Be Patient with the Underwriting Process: Depending on the policy/policies you choose, the underwriting process will be different. Some only require an application, while others require an exam and review of medical records at no cost to you.

•Don’t Wait: Don’t put off addressing your life insurance needs. The longer you wait, the more expensive it will become. You also take the chance of developing a health issue that may make it difficult and expensive to buy coverage later.

•Protect your Family: Life Insurance is not about you – it’s about protecting your family and those you care most about.

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Many consumers have never purchased a cemetery headstone or marker. It is in your best interest to first shop around to compare quality, craftsmanship and prices before making a final decision. Selecting a cemetery headstone will be the most permanent thing you will ever purchase in your lifetime, so there’s certainly no need to make a quick and hasty decision.

When buying a cemetery headstone, memorial or monument for a loved one, make sure you choose the right company.

Be sure you feel comfortable with the person you’re dealing with. Purchasing a memorial is a major investment, but more importantly, it is the final gift you will give to someone.

Customer service is a critical part of the purchase process.

Most people are in the midst of the grieving process during the time of purchase.

We want to help you through this very difficult time with as much ease and compassion as possible. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is a very difficult process. Our goal is to help make this transition a time of remembrance.

Working with you to create the monument you and your family deserve is what we strive for. Our mission is to listen to your vision and ideas, then make it a reality. It is what we love about our job.

We are your full service memorial company. We create either sandblast or lasered stones out of both marble or granite. We will design, create, deliver and set your stone for you.

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Granite Headstones Granite is the most popular material for a memorial monument. Granite is beautiful and extremely durable, making it a perfect choice for a monument. Granite comes in a large variety of color and finishes.

Babette Peterson next to laser machine Bronze Grave Markers A bronze cemetery marker can be created in any size to conform to your cemetery or memorial park regulations. Bronze plaques are usually mounted to a granite base. They are manufactured using a casting method. Liquid, molten bronze is poured into a mold to create the final product.

Pricing Price, of course, is an important factor in determining whether or not you will make a purchase. Don’t be afraid to shop around and compare quality and prices. Elements that affect pricing include – material used, the design, design elements (angels, emblems, etc.), granite color and accessories such as photos, vases, etc.

Newest Technology QR Coding is the newest technology available for memorial stones.

For $85 you can purchase a QR Code that is approx. 1.5” x 1.5” and can apply to any smooth flat surface. This QR Code links anyone who scans it with an iphone, ipad or camera ready smartphone to a webpage that will provide information such as an obituary, family history, photo gallery, comments from friends and family or a video. You are provided the webpage template.

You fill it in with any of the family history you would like to remain accessible for future generations. As amazing as it is to be able to scan this code right there in the cemetery, this is not the only way to share the history of your loved one. You can supply the webpage address to anyone in the world so they too can enjoy the wonderful memories you have created for your friends and family.

The QR Code itself is 100% guaranteed; if anything happens to it, we will replace it for free. Once purchased, you own the website for life.

The website is very user friendly and has a way to link to other QR Codes you may have purchased to create your own virtual family tree.

All of our products and services are local and we are happy to travel to our many surrounding areas.

Nothing is created until you approve the artwork and you say it is JUST RIGHT! Like us on Facebook.

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The complexities of filing taxes increase every year, prompting more people to turn to professional tax preparation services. You may even be planning to count yourself among these people if your personal financial situation has grown overly complicated.

Hiring a professional to file your taxes may be a good way to save time, but even that decision can be more intricate than many people realize. Your money and reputation are at stake, so the stakes are high.

The IRS urges all taxpayers to employ care and caution when choosing a tax professional, as these professionals will not relieve people of the legal responsibilities of their tax returns. There is no doubt that most professional tax preparers are honest people who provide excellent services to their clients, but there are still unscrupulous tax preparers out there who can cause their “clients” considerable legal and financial difficulties.

Check the preparer’s qualifications.

New regulations require all paid tax return preparers to have a Preparer Tax Identification Number. In addition to making sure they have a PTIN, ask if the preparer is affiliated with a professional organization and attends continuing education classes. The IRS is also phasing in a new test requirement to make sure those who are not an Enrolled Agent, CPA, or attorney have met minimal competency requirements. Those subject to the test will become a Registered Tax Return Preparer once they pass it.

The IRS does license Enrolled Agents who must pass an exam and have continuing education to maintain their licenses. The Treasury Department authorizes these Enrolled Agents to represent taxpayers at all levels of an audit. H&R Block has Enrolled Agents on staff to assist you.

When you hire a tax preparer, verify

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whether they will be able to provide you with representation if the IRS audits your return. This is also a good opportunity to inquire about the preparer’s audit rate.

The important thing is that you know precisely what you are paying for. Confirm that you are hiring someone who specializes in tax preparation (CPA is a designation indicating a qualified accountant who may or may not be a tax specialist).

Check the preparer’s qualifications.

Ask if they offer electronic filing.

Provide all records and receipts needed to prepare your return.

Make sure the preparer signs the form and includes their PTIN. Always investigate your preparer’s credentials and/or the business for which he or she works. Don’t be afraid to contact the Better Business Bureau to verify that the preparer and/or business does not have a questionable history.

Qualities of a legitimate & reputable tax preparer include: •Affiliation with an organization that requires continuing tax education •A preparation fee based on the complexity of your return •A willingness to answer all of your questions •Availability beyond the preparation and filing of your tax return after tax season •Familiarity with all of the states in which you must file •Familiarity with any special circumstances that may apply to you •A willingness to include an itemization of all judgement calls with your copy of the return

•A willingness to provide an in-person review of the refund with the preparer Warning signs that may indicate a disreputable tax preparer include: •Claims that they can obtain larger refunds than their competitors •Guarantees of a refund up front •A request that you sign a blank form •Tax preparers who are unwilling to sign a return (this is known as “ghost” preparation), the taxpayer needs to be up front about all their financial information with regard to tax situations.

Ask if they offer electronic filing. Any paid preparer who prepares and files more than 10 returns for clients must file the returns electronically, unless the client opts to file a paper return.

More than 1 billion individual tax returns have been safely and securely processed since the debut of electronic filing in 1990. Make sure your preparer offers IRS e-file.

Provide all records & receipts needed to prepare your return. Reputable preparers will request to see your records and receipts and will ask you multiple questions to determine your total income and your qualifications for expenses, deductions and other items. Do not use a preparer who is willing to electronically file your return before you receive your Form W-2 using your last pay stub. This is against IRS e-file rules.

Make sure the preparer signs the form and includes their PTIN. A paid preparer must sign the return and include their PTIN as required by law. Although the preparer signs the return, you are responsible for the accuracy of every item on your return. The preparer must also give you a copy of the return.

Once you are confident that your tax professional is competent, reputable, respected and suited to your needs, you can file with confidence and put your mind at ease.

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