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A10 The BulleTin • Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Fine DEAR ABBY Write to Dear Abby online at dearabby.com or by mail at P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069 Dear Abby: I am having trouble dealing with my wife’s extended family, who are mostly evangelicals. My fam- ily isn’t overly religious and some are atheists. Her fam- ily doesn’t think twice about asking me if I have a relation- ship with God, and have even declared that they are pray- ing for me and my children. I chafe at these comments because I feel they do not re- spect our religious beliefs, as I do theirs. This has been going on for all of the 40 years we’ve been married, and I’m ready to disassociate from them al- together. I do not want to be negative about their beliefs, but I should be entitled to mutual respect. Can you help, please? — Losing Patience in California Dear Losing: I can try. One of the tenets of the faith of evangelicals is evangelizing — in other words, spreading the word about their beliefs. They feel that by doing this they are following their re- ligion. When you are asked whether you have a relation- ship with God, your response should be that your relation- ship with God is as close as you need it to be, thank you — AND PLEASE DO NOT ASK AGAIN When they tell you they are praying for you and your children, say thank you again. A little prayer on our behalf hurts no one, and may make them feel better about their own lives. Limit your expo- sure if you must, but shun- ning your in-laws isn’t the answer if your wife wants to maintain a relationship with them. Dear Abby: My ex-hus- band had an affair with a woman named “Lily” that lasted for the entire year we were separated. Although we tried to work on things, he continued to sleep with both of us. I got PTSD because of how bad it messed with my head. I wanted to keep my family together, but I was tired of being hurt. When I finally let go, so did Lily. She got engaged not long after meeting her new boyfriend, but she and my ex still slept together. He had four relationships after her and kept trying to pursue me, but I didn’t give him any more chances and met my now-husband. After cheating in their sub- sequent relationships, my ex and Lily got back together. (She moved in because her fiance kicked her out.) Eight months later they are now engaged. I don’t feel safe with my son around them because they are so toxic. Am I wrong for wishing they would sep- arate again and both stay out of my life? It’s affecting me emotionally again, as well as making it hard for me to love. — Almost Destroyed in Illinois Dear Almost Destroyed: You are spending too much time focused on your ex and his fiancee. They are birds of a feather and meant for each other. Because you are unable to eliminate your ex from your life — I presume because of the child you share — and the stress is affecting your mental health, it’s time to consult a licensed mental health professional for help in insulating yourself from this toxic twosome. YOUR HOROSCOPE By Georgia Nicols Stars show the kind of day you’ll have DYNAMIC | POSITIVE | AVERAGE | SO-SO | DIFFICULT MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT today (8 a.m. to noon PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini. HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2021: You are witty, curious and high-energy in your approach to life. You are also determined, hardworking and courageous when going after what you want. You will feel very independent this year because you know you are facing choices that offer new opportunities. You will crave solitude. Use this time to make new plans! ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today you have lots of mental energy for financial matters, shopping or earning money. That’s why it’s important to be aware of the Moon Alert today, because this morning is a poor time to spend money. (Except for on food or gas.) Tonight: Think big! TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today the Moon in your sign is dancing with Mars, which gives you strong energy to work with others. You will be frank in your communications. However, be aware of the limitations of the Moon Alert! (See above.) Tonight: Make money! GEMINI (May 21-June 20) With the Sun in your sign, you’re out there flying your colors! How- ever, this morning the Moon in your chart is hiding Don’t spend money and avoid important decisions until 3 p.m. Eastern (noon Pacific time). Tonight: You’re happy! CANCER (June 21-July 22) This is an excellent day to schmooze with others. Avoid important de- Continued from A9 Kevin Mannix of the Kevin Mannix Law Firm in Salem is the contact person for the ap- peal. Obstructed View Inc. did not respond to questions about the case from The Bulletin. Cork Cellars is one of sev- eral businesses in Deschutes County hit with fines from Oregon OSHA after breaking COVID-19 rules. Kevista Coffee in Bend was fined $8,900 for failing to en- force mask wearing in July 2020, and another $27,470 in March for allowing indoor dining during extreme risk designation. Sno Cap Drive In (Redmond) was slapped with an $8,900 fine in March for allowing on-prem- ises consumption of food and drink. The Black Bear Diner lo- cations in Bend and Redmond were hit with a $35,000 fine, also Medline Continued from A9 Northfield, Illinois-based Medline is a major producer and distributor of everything from anesthesia to wheelchairs, beds and lab supplies used in hospitals and other health care centers in more than 110 coun- tries. It also sells consumer products including the Curad line. Medline said in a statement that the company will continue to be privately held and led by the family of Charlie Mills, the chief executive officer, and the family will remain the largest single shareholder. The entire Bulletin file photo In this June 2017 file photo, workers clean surgical compression sleeves at Medline in Redmond. senior management team will remain in place. Medline, with 28,000 em- ployees worldwide, said it had Pot derivative Delta-8 has support, despite legal woes BY TIFFANY KARY Bloomberg Delta-8, the controversial cannabis derivative, has re- cently been banned in more than a dozen states. But some in the industry say the sub- stance’s benefits shouldn’t be overlooked in the rush to crack down. Last week, Bloomberg re- ported that Delta-8 products, flying off the shelves of gas stations and smoke shops where CBD is sold, now face an organized effort by some of the largest cannabis produc- ers to restrict them. It isn’t just that the substance falls into a regulatory gray area, un- dercutting licensed cannabis companies on price and taxes, it also often contains high- er-than-allowed levels of THC (aka Delta-9 THC) and in some cases, dangerous heavy metals like lead and arsenic. Many states are now mov- ing to ban the substance out- right. Only a handful, such as Illinois, Oregon and Califor- nia, may allow for Delta-8 as long as it has been tested, veri- fied and sold through the reg- ulated marketplace, according to a recent report from the U.S. Cannabis Council. Yet cannabis science, still in its infancy, has yet to deter- mine Delta-8’s exact effects. And there are signs it could be useful. One study from 2010 points out that it’s a natural product of the degradation of Delta-9 THC and found that it increased food consump- tion in rats. There are also anecdotal suggestions that it may be related to the food “It’s that functioning clear-mind component that you have, but your body has a dash of relaxation.” — Kylie Halperin, co-founder of New York company DD8 cravings experienced by mar- ijuana users, known as the “munchies.” The National Cancer Insti- tute defines Delta-8 as having anti-nausea, anti-anxiety, ap- petite-stimulating, pain-re- lieving and neuroprotective properties. The institute also says Delta-8 is less potent than Delta-9, and there are reports that Delta-8 creates highs that don’t come with a side dose of paranoia. Kim Rivers, chief execu- tive officer of Florida-based Trulieve Cannabis Corp., said last month that the company’s products that contain Delta-8 are popular with patients who have undergone chemother- apy. She added that the com- pany doesn’t make a stand- alone product because they see it as more effective in pair- ings with other cannabinoids, but said it’s long been a part of the company’s offerings. DD8, a New York-based company that recently launched a vaporizer for Delta-8, says the substance is appealing because it doesn’t make users feel paranoid like some products with Delta-9 do. “It’s that functioning clear- mind component that you have, but your body has a dash of relaxation,” said co- founder Kylie Halperin. She said she takes Delta-8 on a regular basis along with a CBD tincture in her morn- ing tea. As regulations advance ahead of the science, it raises the question of whether the proverbial baby is being thrown out with the bathwa- ter. Yet there’s no consensus that, outside of the regula- tory headache it has created, Delta-8 is actually bad in and of itself. Nonetheless, the substance is being shunned. In addition to state bans, cannabis insur- ance firms are moving away from Delta-8 THC, leaving companies that make it with- out product liability coverage and open to lawsuits, John Deneen, who leads the can- nabis practice for insurance wholesaler Amwins, told me. Charles Pyfrom, chief mar- keting officer for CannGen Insurance Services, one of the largest underwriters for the cannabis, CBD and hemp industry said in an email ex- change that “the very blurred lines of the legality of Delta-8 THC” is just too difficult for insurers to deal with. The company’s policy, with rare exceptions for clients that have been “grandfathered in” by their existing relation- ship with CannGen, is now a strict “100% refusal rate of any company that touches or sells Delta-8 THC.” for allowing indoor dining. Also in April, Lowe’s in Red- mond was fined $18,100 for violating rules around mask wearing. The citations were appealed in all cases. e Reporter: 541-617-7818, mkohn@bendbulletin.com revenue of $17.5 billion in 2020. The company built a $12 million office and manufac- turing facility in Redmond’s Desert Rise industrial park in 2017. Earlier this year the com- pany announced it was adding 52,000 square feet to its facility and will be adding 50 new jobs. Most of the 170 people are employed at the Redmond fa- cility that reprocesses about 4,300 different kinds of medi- cal devices by washing, sharp- ening and testing items, from compression sleeves to elec- tronic surgical tools. e The Associated Press contributed to this story. Orchards Continued from A9 Andy and Andrew Handley do their own pressing, ferment- ing, bottling and delivering. They outsource for mobile can- ning. About 30% of their cider is canned and 70% is bottled. The quality of the ciders has come a long way since Andrew’s first closet batch. Last year, Union Hill Cider Co. won Sip Magazine’s Best of the Northwest Competition. “It’s been a real learning pro- cess,” said Andrew Handley. The Handleys now have about 60 customers statewide, includ- ing restaurants and bars. They sell about 40% in the Wenatchee region, to businesses like Bad- ger Mountain Brewing and Mc- Glinn’s Public House, and they make regular Seattle deliveries. The family has even developed a cider club and runs a tasting room which had about 60 visitors on a recent Saturday evening. “It’s a gateway to introduce people to our farming lifestyle,” said Andy Handley. Although cider volumes are relatively small — the Handleys only press 80 to 90 bins annually — profit margins are good, espe- cially direct-to-consumer. The Handleys, early pioneers in central Washington’s cider movement, now reflect the rising popularity of hard cider. According to the Beverage Trade Network, hard cider con- sumption has surged 50% over the past decade and the number of cidermakers has proliferated. Around Wenatchee, locals say a decade ago there was only one major cidery — Snowdrift Cider Co. Now, cideries are popping up across the valley, including Inde- pendent Cider, launched by mul- tigenerational Remley Orchards, and Rootwood Cider, started by a fifth-generation apple farming family. cisions or shopping; nevertheless, socializing will lift your spirits. Jot down your bright ideas and wait until the Moon Alert is over to act. Tonight: Seek privacy. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) This day begins with all eyes on you. Nevertheless, until 3 p.m. Eastern time (noon Pacific), avoid shopping or making important decisions because there’s a Moon Alert. After that, it’s all systems go! Tonight: Schmooze with friends. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) This morning is a marvelous time to let your mind float in a dreamy way to explore philosophies, esoteric ideas, mystical paths and spirituality. It’s vague but it’s exciting. There is a Moon Alert in effect until 3 p.m. Eastern time (noon Pacific). Tonight: People notice you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) This morning you’re focused on the government, taxes, debt or shared property. However, don’t make decisions in these areas or spend money until 3 p.m. Eastern time (noon Pacific). Just gather your data and wait until the Moon Alert is over to act. Tonight: Do something different! SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) This morning is a lovely time to socialize with close friends and partners because conversations will be warm, friendly and frank. However, there is a Moon Alert in effect until 3 p.m. Eastern time (noon Pacific), so wait until then to agree to anything important or to spend money. Forewarned is forearmed. Tonight: Expect a gift. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) This morning you have the energy to devote to health issues, your job or something to do with a pet. Work as best as possible, but be aware that there is a Moon Alert until 3 p.m. Eastern time (noon Pacific), which means avoid important decisions and shopping. (Except for food.) Tonight: Good times with someone. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) This is a marvelous, creative day for you! When the Moon Alert is in effect this morning, your mind will be free to think outside the box. Enjoy so- cializing with others, especially children. Write down your original ideas; how- ever, agree to nothing until the Moon Alert is over. Tonight: Ambitious ideas! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) This is the perfect day to play hooky and stay at home, especially this morning. The Moon Alert will last until 3 p.m. Eastern time (noon Pacific), which means enjoy your fantasies but agree to nothing important and don’t shop except for food. After it’s over, you still want to play! Tonight: Fun and games! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Be careful. This morning you are mentally alert and energetic; never- theless, there is a Moon Alert in effect until 3 p.m. Eastern time (noon Pacific). This means get your data but postpone important decisions until it’s over. Likewise, no shopping until then. Tonight: Entertain at home. Stimulus Continued from A9 That suggests Oregonians were in a much more com- fortable financial position by December — and, perhaps, that they had few things they wanted to spend their money on, given that restaurants and bars were closed or severely limited in capacity and that health authorities advised against travel while COVID-19 was raging. Just 1 in 5 Oregonians ac- tually went out and spent the money that came in from those last two checks. (National data was similar.) That probably muted the stimulus effect of those next two checks — though Orego- nians may be spending some of that money now, with the pan- demic in sharp decline. Bars and restaurants are back open, air travel is up sharply and Orego- nians are looking forward to a summer much closer to normal. While most people saved their last two checks, an anal- ysis of national Census data last month by researchers at the University of Michi- gan suggested that those lat- ter payments may have had a profound effect on the lowest income Americans. The study found that food in- security and financial instability were both down more than 40% from last December through April. The implication is that the people who spent those last two checks couldn’t afford to save the money and that it made a substantial difference in their financial well-being. “Declines in material hard- ship were greatest, in percent- age point terms, among low-in- come households,” the authors wrote, “but also evident higher up the income distribution.”
