B4
THE ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022
Losing Your HEARING
or are your ears just plugged with
EARWAX?
FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF!
You are invited for a FREE ear inspection using
the latest video technology to determine if you
could be helped by a hearing aid!
Call for an appointment now to avoid waiting! It’s All FREE!
NOW THROUGH MARCH 25TH, 2022
Gillian Flaccus/AP Photo
The Iron Gate Dam, powerhouse and spillway
on the lower Klamath River near Hornbrook.
Hydropower eyes
bigger energy role
than 40% of the country’s nearly
2,000 dam removals in the past cen-
tury happening in the last decade.
WASHINGTON — In south- Some are also torn down largely for
western Pennsylvania, eight locks environmental reasons.
and dams that for decades helped
Last month, federal regulators
barges move goods along the moved a step closer to approv-
Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio ing what would be the largest
rivers will in a few years also gen- dam demolition in U.S. history.
erate enough power for 75,000 Removal of the four hydroelectric
homes.
dams on the Klamath River near the
Rye Development, a Bos- Oregon-California border would
ton-based hydropower company, is help save the river’s salmon and
retrofitting the dams with turbines other fish species that can’t reach
to generate electricity and says the breeding habitat because of the
upgraded structures will limit dam- structures.
age to the rivers’ water quality and
The hydropower industry and
fish.
conservation groups still clash
The project reflects a recent over dams too. On Maine’s Ken-
thawing between the industry and nebec River, conservation groups
conservation groups, which had and state environmental agencies
long opposed dams that can prevent are pushing for the removal of four
fish migration, alter water tempera- hydropower dams that block endan-
tures and cause other environmen- gered Atlantic salmon from reach-
tal problems. As the U.S. pushes ing key habitat. The dams gener-
to transition to
ate about 5% of the
low-carbon energy,
state’s renewable
Rye is among the
THE INDUSTRY
energy.
companies
that
“It’s very easy
HASN’T
sees an opportunity
for individual river
to expand hydro-
systems to get lost
RECEIVED AS
power production
in the message of
MUCH FEDERAL climate change and
at existing dams
while working to
the need for renew-
FUNDING AND
minimize environ-
able energy,” said
mental harms.
TAX INCENTIVES Shannon Ames,
The
recent
executive director
AS WIND AND
compromises
of the Low Impact
between the indus-
Hydropower Insti-
SOLAR, BUT
try and environ-
tute, which grades
mental groups are
hydropower dams
SEES ROOM
reflected in Pres-
based on environ-
FOR GROWTH.
ident Joe Biden’s
mental criteria.
infrastructure law,
With persisting
OF
THE
90,000
which puts $2.5
drought affecting
billion
toward
DAMS IN THE
hydropower pro-
projects including
duction west of the
COUNTRY,
dam removals as
Mississippi River,
well as upgrades
the industry has a
ABOUT 2,500
at existing struc-
more direct path to
PRODUCE
tures for hydro-
expansion in east-
power and energy
ern states.
POWER. NON-
storage.
In Pennsylvania,
“We do recog-
Rye consulted with
POWERED
nize that (hydro-
the Low Impact
DAMS COULD
power) is proba-
Hydropower Insti-
bly going to play
tute early in its pro-
PRODUCE
some role in the
cess and is among
transition. It’s cer-
ENOUGH POWER a small number of
tainly better than
companies seeking
FOR 9 TO 12
coal,” said Ted
certification from
Illston of Ameri-
MILLION HOMES, the To group.
can Rivers, which
get certified,
has advocated for
ACCORDING TO
companies
must
dam removals on
show their struc-
AN ESTIMATE.
environmental
tures meet protec-
grounds.
tions for endan-
Hydropower, which uses flow- gered species, cultural and historic
ing water to spin turbines con- uses of rivers, passage for fish and
nected to generators, is the old- recreational areas. The group says
est and second-largest renewable its environmental standards are
energy source in the U.S. after often stricter than state or federal
wind power. In 2020, it accounted guidelines.
for roughly 7% of the electricity
On a recently certified dam in
generated in the country.
West Virginia on the Ohio River,
The industry hasn’t received for example, dissolved oxygen lev-
as much federal funding and tax els — an important measure of river
incentives as wind and solar, but water quality — were meeting or
sees room for growth. Of the 90,000 exceeding state standards, accord-
dams in the country, about 2,500 ing to a five-year study. In some
produce power. Non-powered dams states, dams certified by the orga-
could produce enough power for 9 nization qualify for green-energy
to 12 million homes, according to programs.
an estimate by the Electric Power
Rye said its dams in Pennsylva-
Supply Association based on fed- nia will include structures to sup-
eral data from 2012.
port fish migration, and that it is
Part of the challenge is that most building a fishing pier since federal
dams in the U.S. were built more regulators require hydropower pro-
than half a century ago. The risk ducers to support recreation on river
of dam collapses has fueled dem- systems. The retrofits are expected
olitions in recent years, with more to be operational as early as 2025.
By SUMAN NAISHADHAM
Associated Press
FREE Video Otoscope Ear Inspection*
This show-all Picture of your ear canal is displayed on a color monitor, so you’ll see exact-
ly what we see to determine if you could be helped by a hearing aid.
FREE Complete Electronic Hearing Test*
This Audiometric evaluation will precisely show you what you’ve been missing and if you
can be helped by a hearing aid.
FREE Package of Hearing Aid Batteries
If you now wear a hearing aid, you will receive one FREE package of Hearing Aid Batter-
ies. If we test your hearing to see if you could be helped by a hearing aid you will receive
another FREE Package.
FREE
In-Offi ce Repairs
Repairs
FREE In-Office
All
ce hearing
aid repairs
repairs
shall
be
All in-offi
in-office
hearing aid
shall
be FREE…and
factory repairs, regardless of make or
model shall be 50% OFF the total cost of the repair.
In-The-Canal Advantages
Introducing the
NEW
Chip in the Ear
•
•
•
•
Open Fit/Reciever-In-The-Canal
Fit/Receiver-In-The-Canal
Open
Advanced,
powerful
technology
even options
more
Advanced,
powerful
technology
allows allows
even more
options
to wear
more
natural and
sounding
and com-
to
wear this
more this
natural
sounding
comfortable
fortable aid.
hearing aid.
hearing
Open
Fit hearing
fit securely
behind
the and
ear have
and
Open
Fit hearing
aids aids
fi t securely
behind
the ear
have a thin tube that directs the sound into your ear
a thin tube that directs the sound into your ear canal. The
canal. The RIC (Receiver-In-The-Canal) provides more
RIC (Reciever-In-The-Canal) provides more taargeted
targeted sound with a speaker added to the end of the
sound with a speaker added to the end of the clear, thin
clear, thin tube.
tube.
More RIC Advantages
More RIC Advantages:
• Smaller than ever
• • More
Smaller
than
ever
• More natural sounding
natural
sounding
• • Discreet
Discreet
and
comfortable
and comfortable
• • Best-in-performance
Best-in-performance features
features that
that reduce
reduce or
or elimi-
elimi-
nate
feedback
and
whistling
nate feedback and
whistling
• • The The
most
versatile
model - able
- able to to fit fi t most
most levels
levels of
most
versatile
model
hearing
loss.
Most
models
are
compatible
with
of hearing loss. Most ® models are compatible with
wireless
Bluetooth Technology
Technology
wireless
Bluetooth®
Comfortable to wear
•Individualized
Sizes to meet your lifestyle
Uses the ear’s natural ability to locate sound
Most models compatible with wireless
Bluetooth ® Technology
Receiver-In-The-Canal Advantages
Genius™ Available
•
•
•
•
Versatile
• Rechargable option
Utilizes the most advanced technology
Uses the ear’s natural ability to locate sound
Most models compatible with wireless
Bluetooth ® Technology
LIMITED TIME OFFER!
OPEN FIT TECHNOLOGY
$
995.00
MSRP $ 3090 SAVE $ 2095
Offer valid on Model ME2400 100% Digital & 100% Programmable
Valid at participating Miracle-Ear ® Hearing Aid Centers. Limit one hearing aid per
customer at the promotional price. May not be combined with other offer and does
not apply to prior sales. Cash value 1/20th cent. Offer expires 3/25/22
ANOTHER GREAT WAY TO SAVE!
Save on our advanced line of digital hearing aids.
BUY 1 GET 1
50% OFF!
Manufacturer’s Suggested
Suggested Retail
Price.
All ME-5,
ME-4,
ME-3, and
and ME-3
ME-2 Solutions
Solutions Hearing
Manufacturer’s
Retail
Price.
All ME-1,
ME-2
Hearing Aids
Aids
r®
Good
only
from
participating
Miracle-Ear®
Aid Aid
Centers.
One
coupon
per per
purchase.
No other
offers offers
or dis- or
Good
only
from
participating
Miracle-Ea Hearing
Hearing
Centers.
One
coupon
purchase.
No other
counts
apply.
Discount
does does
not apply
to prior
ME-5,
ME-2
Hearing
Aids.
Cannot
discounts
apply.
Discount
not apply
to sales.
prior Offer
sales. valid
Offer on valid
on ME-4,
ME-1, ME-3,
ME-2, and
ME-3
hearing
aids.
Cannot
combine
other
offers.
Cash
value
1/20th
cent.
Offer
expires
3/25/22.
3/11/22
combine with
with any
any
other
offers.
Cash
value
1/20th
cent.
Offer
expires
AT THESE PARTICIPATING MIRACLE-EAR HEARING AID CENTERS ONLY!
CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT!
Miracle-Ear Center
Miracle- Ear Center
173 S. Hwy 101
Warrenton, OR 97146
(503) 836-7921
2505 Main Ave N, Suite C
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 836-7926
Mention Code: 22MarLosing
visit us online at: www.miracle-ear.com
*Hearing test is always free. Hearing aids do not restore natural hearing. Individual experiences vary depending on severity of hearing loss, accuracy of
evolution, and ability to adapt to amplification. Hearing test is an audiometric test to determine am-plification needs only. These are not medical exams or
diagnoses. If you suspect a problem please seek treatment from your physician. **Blue Cross Blue Shield, The Blue Cross, The Blue Shield, BCBS and Federal
hearing
accuracy
of evolution,
ability
adapt
to Association.
amplifi cation.
Hearing
test is
an audiometric
test to determine
Employee loss,
Program
are registered
trademarks and
of Blue
Cross to Blue
Shield
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Association
and its independent
licensees are am-
not
plifi
cation with
needs
are sponsor
not medical
exams
diagnoses. Trademarks
If you suspect
please seek
treatment
from for your
affiliated
nor do only.
they These
endorse or
the contents
of this or
advertisement.
referring a to problem
specifdic providers
are used
by Miracle-Ear
physician.
nominative **Blue Cross Blue Shield, The Blue Cross, The Blue Shield, BCBS and Federal Employee Program are registered
trademarks of Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and its
independent licensees are not affi liated with nor do they endorse or sponsor the contents of this advertisement. Trademarks
referring to specifdic providers are used by Miracle-Ear for nominative