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The California De- partment of Transpor- tation, Caltrans District 2, along with contractor Steve Manning Construc- tion, Inc., have temporar- ily lifted one-way traffic control on the Buckhorn Grade's Capstone project for the 4th of July holiday weekend. One-way traffic con- trol will resume at 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 5. Caltrans has a 24-hour road construction hotline at 225-3452, with updates on State Route 299 con- struction. You can also log on to www.caltrans2.info for the very latest infor- mation or follow @Cal- transD2 on Twitter. CALTRANS Trafficcontrolon SR 299 li ed for holiday weekend By Jennifer Cooper SocialSecuritymanagerin Redding Your first job is a land- mark occasion. You're meeting new people, mak- ing professional connec- tions, and probably cash- ing that first paycheck. You might be a little sur- prised when you see a por- tion of your earnings go to a tax called "FICA" for the Federal Insurance Con- tributions Act. This de- duction goes to Social Se- curity and is your way of helping us secure your to- day and tomorrow. It's our job to keep the safety net of Social Security strong through your incremental contributions. Understanding how im- portant your contribu- tion is takes some of the sting away because your taxes are helping millions of Americans. By law, em- ployers must withhold So- cial Security taxes from workers' paychecks. While referred to as "Social Se- curity taxes" on an em- ployee's pay statement, sometimes the deduction is labeled as "FICA." This stands for Federal Insur- ance Contributions Act, a reference to the origi- nal Social Security Act. Sometimes, you will see "OASDI," which stands for Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance, the official name for the So- cial Security Insurance program. The taxes you pay now mean a lifetime of protec- tion — for retirement in old age or in the event of disability. And when you die, your family (or future family) may be able to re- ceive survivors benefits based on your work. Youprobablyhavefamily members — grandparents, for example — who already enjoy benefits that your Social Security taxes help provide. Social Security is completely solvent through 2033. At that point, retire- ment benefits will be re- duced to 75 percent, unless changes are made to the law. In the past, Social Se- curity has evolved to meet the needs of a changing population — and you can count on Social security in the future. Because you're a long way from retirement, you may have a tough time see- ing the value of benefit pay- ments that could be many decades in the future. But keep in mind the Social Se- curity taxes you're paying can provide valuable dis- ability or survivors bene- fits, if the unexpected hap- pens. Studies show that of today's 20-year-olds, about one in four will become disabled, and about one in eight will die before reach- ing retirement. To learn more about Social Security and ex- actly what you're earning for yourself by paying So- cial Security taxes, take a look at our online booklet, How You Earn Credits, at www.socialsecurity.gov/ pubs/10072.html. We're doing this job to- gether. The small amount you contribute with every paycheck allows us to help millions of retired work- ers, disabled people, and veterans. You can learn more about how we're with you through life's journey at www.socialsecurity.gov. SOCIAL SECURITY We're working together to secure today and tomorrow The Fourth of July is one of the busiest days and weekends of the year at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Most popular park areas will fill up quickly with visi- tors and parking will be very limited. Plan to arrive early, and have an alternative plan should your favorite spot already be occupied. Brandy Creek Beach will have lifeguards on duty from 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The parking lots, pic- nic areas and beaches fill up early in the day. The parking lots often reach capacity between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Once the parking lots are full, all vehicles will be stopped at the Whiskeytown Dam. Visitors may wait 45-90 minutes at the dam un- til parking spaces open at Brandy Creek. Last year, park rangers stopped hun- dreds of cars after Brandy Creek Beach was full at 11:30 a.m. The Oak Bottom area is an alternative to Brandy Creek Beach. There is a small picnic area and beach. The Oak Bottom beach does not have life- guards. This area also fills by 10 a.m., due to limited parking. Smoking, pets and al- cohol are prohibited at Brandy Creek Beach, Oak Bottom Beach and East Beach areas. All fires must be in designated picnic ar- eas or campgrounds in es- tablished fire rings or grills. The use or possession of all fireworks are prohib- ited at Whiskeytown Na- tional Recreation Area. Display your park en- trance pass on the driver's side of the dashboard of your vehicle. A $10 seven- day entrance pass may be purchased at the Visitor Center or at several other locations in the park. You may purchase entrance passes at www.pay.gov. Due to recent thefts, do not leave any valuable items in your vehicles and always lock your vehicle. Remember to not drink and drive or operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol. If you swim or boat, wear a lifejacket. For further information, go to the Visitor Center, which is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day, or visit the park website at http:// www.nps.gov/WHIS. WHISKEYTOWN Park expected to fill early on holiday How to Deal with Ex- tremely Offensive Odors Many years ago, Nok- Out and I met com- pletely by accident. We found each other during my desper- ate search for ways my readers could deal with extremely offensive odors. I've used Nok-Out continuously in my home and business since then, and have recommended it to readers facing seri- ous and potentially ex- pensive odor issues. DEAR MARY: I am a loyal EC reader. You re- cently suggested dilut- ing Nok-Out by adding 4 parts water to 1 part Nok-Out. I always won- dered if you could do that, but didn't want to risk wasting the prod- uct by testing it and be- ing wrong. Some of my clothes were terribly odorous, and I couldn't get the smell out no mat- ter how many times I washed them. I was about ready to throw them away. After read- ing your column, though, I diluted the Nok-Out as you said, soaked my clothes in the solution, wrung them out and then washed them. It worked! Nok-Out saved my clothes. The odor is com- pletely gone. This prod- uct is definitely worth the money. — Robyn DEAR ROBYN: That's great news! Nok-Out is so highly concentrated that it is still highly ef- fective when diluted to the 4-to-1 solution. There are times you can dilute it even more than that, but there are also (rare) times you really need to use it at full strength. Read on for one exam- ple... DEAR MARY: Will Nok-Out get rid of skunk odor? — Joyce DEAR JOYCE: Yes, it will — very effectively. Keep in mind that skunk spray is oily in nature, which makes it one of the most stubborn odors. If your pet is sprayed di- rectly as opposed to re- ceiving a peripheral light spray, it'll take more work to get the odor out. Here's what you should do: Keep your pet out- doors if possible. You don't want to bring that odor indoors. Then, put on rubber gloves so you odor doesn't get on you! Check your pet's eyes for redness. If they are red, your pet may have been sprayed directly in the face. If this is the case, call the vet. Do NOT spray Nok-Out in your pet's eyes. Nok-Out will not cause permanent harm if it gets in the eyes (Nok-Out is nontoxic), but it will sting. Spray full strength Nok-Out directly on your pet and begin massaging it into the fur. Remem- ber that Nok-Out is an oxidizer and must come in direct contact with the smelly stuff to neu- tralize it. You must mas- sage it deep into the area where the skunk sprayed. Make sure to get the ani- mal's face thoroughly, as that was likely the part of its body closest to the skunk. It may be useful to spray Nok-Out onto a rag and rub the rag around the mouth and eyes. Let your pet's fur dry (let it air dry if you can, to give the Nok-Out time to work). Skunk spray is so po- tent and powerful that you may have to apply Nok-Out multiple times to completely remove the smell. So don't panic if it the smell isn't com- pletely gone the first time around. After the Nok-Out has had time to work, sham- poo your pet and then give it a good rinse with a weak solution of Nok- Out (1 cup of Nok-Out to an entire tub of water). Let your pet's fur dry (again, air drying is pre- ferred), and then repeat. If any smell lingers, you missed a spot. Repeat these steps as necessary. You can find Nok- Out online at www.Nok- Out.com. Enjoy the addi- tional benefit of receiving 10 percent off your or- der by entering the code "DPL" at checkout. That should help with the cost of shipping. If you need help with a specific smelly situa- tion, give Nok-Out owner Ted Price a call at 866- 551-1927. He is typically around during business hours and always returns missed calls. Would you like to send a tip to Mary? You can email her at mary@ everydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Ste. B-416, Seal Beach, CA 90740. EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE Howtodealwithextremelyoffensiveodors Everyone is looking forward to the upcom- ing Fourth of July holiday weekend and the Amer- ican Red Cross has steps they can follow to stay safe when enjoying the fire- works or taking a trip to the lake or beach. "Millions of people will visit the seashore or watch fireworks shows over the 4th of July weekend and there are steps they can take to have a safe hol- iday," said Gary Strong, CEO of the Gold Country Region. "They can also download our First Aid and Swim Apps to have important safety informa- tion at their fingertips." The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public fireworks show put on by professionals. Stay at least 500 feet away from the show. If someone is setting fireworks off at home, fol- low these safety steps: Never give fireworks to small children, always follow the instructions on the packaging, keep a sup- ply of water close by as a precaution, make sure the person lighting fireworks always wears eye protec- tion, light only one fire- work at a time and never attempt to relight "a dud" and never throw or point a firework toward people, animals, vehicles, struc- tures or flammable mate- rials. While enjoying the wa- ter, keep alert and check the local weather con- ditions. Other safety steps include: Swim so- ber and always swim with a buddy, make sure you have enough energy to swim back to shore, have young children and in- experienced swimmers wear a U.S. Coast Guard- approved life jacket, pro- tect your neck — don't dive headfirst, walk care- fully into open waters and watch out for aquatic life. Water plants and animals may be dangerous. The Red Cross Swim App promotes water safety education and helps par- ents and caregivers of young people learning how to swim. The app has fea- tures specifically designed for children, including a variety of kid-friendly games, videos and quiz- zes. It also contains water safety information for par- ents on a variety of aquatic environments including beaches and water parks. The First Aid App pro- vides instant access to ex- pert guidance on a variety of situations from insect bites and stings to chok- ing and Hands-Only CPR. People can download the apps for free by searching for 'American Red Cross' in their app store or at red- cross.org/apps. RED CROSS Tips for a safe, enjoyable holiday weekend Mary Hunt Because you're a long way from retirement, you may have a tough time seeing the value of benefit payments that could be many decades in the future. But keep in mind the Social Security taxes you're paying can provide valuable disability or survivors benefits, if the unexpected happens. Skunk spray is so potent and powerful that you may have to apply Nok-Out multiple times to completely remove the smell. So don't panic if it the smell isn't completely gone the first time around. NEVERGIVEUP UNTIL THEY BUCKLE UP. VISIT SAFERCAR.GOV/ KIDSBUCKLEUP VISIT SAFERCAR.GOV/ KIDSBUCKLEUP We Do Alignments, Brakes, Shocks, Struts, Oil Changes, Suspension, Trailer Repairs, Batteries & Wipers 530 529-0797 1375MontgomeryRd. 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