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Keeping It Local Shop locally, serve locally, and sustain locally: that is what Points for Profit is all about. Over the last three years, this locally owned and operated program kept 16.5 million dollars in the LinnBenton community businesses that sponsor the program. In addition, they have given back more than $90,000 in cash, donations and volunteer hours to local non-profit organizations. “Points for Profit is about paying attention to our local community,” stated advisory board member Melinda Butler. “We make every effort to keep things local, from shopping at our business partners, to serving our local non-profit organizations.” Not just anyone can be a business partner in Points for Profit; you have to be referred by one of their non-profit or business members. Founder, Lauralee Beck, states, “We demand excellence and integrity from our members. We have to feel comfortable in referring them to our friends, family, congregation and community.” It is easy to make a difference in the community by getting involved with Points for Profit. You simply start with the first step in their slogan “shop” locally. You do business with the local sponsors listed on their website and in the monthly issues of HighPoints newspaper. Save your receipts
or a copy of your receipt, and give that receipt to one of 30 non-profit organizations vying for that $5,000 top prize each year. The next step in this company’s slogan is “serve” locally. Wenona Given, the non-profit liaison on the advisory board for Points for Profit, says, “This can be done one of two ways: by giving your receipts to one of the non-profit organizations, or by getting to know the needs of the organizations and being involved on a volunteer level.” The final step in the group’s slogan is “sustain” locally. “Every little bit helps so many. Our mission is to be a resource, to not only our non-profit organizations, but to be mindful of the needs in our community and align our connections and resources strategically to help others in need” states advisory board member Janice Jackola. The goal of the Points for Profit group is to give back $100,000 per year to the non-profit organizations. For more information on Points for Profit, visit their website at www.pointsforprofit. org, like them on Facebook www.facebook.com/ pointsforprofit, or call them at 541-791-2901. Their office is located on the second floor of Two Rivers Market in Albany.
They’re springing up everywhere in myriads of sizes, shapes and colors, one of my favorite flowers- daffodils! I love the faintly dusty smell of even the plainest ones. But wait! Are they REALLY daffodils or jonquils or narcissi in daffodils clothing? It really doesn’t matter as they are all closely related. “Daffodil” is the common name applied to any kind of narcissus but correctly refers to several of the hardy types with large single trumpet flowers. Formally, it’s Narcissus pseudonarcissus and is a European native. Jonquils are a separate species and are distinguished by rounder foliage and small golden short-cupped flowers. Usually, there are several on a stem and have a marked fragrance. They hail from Southern Europe and Algeria. Narcissus applies to the sweetly scented cluster types of various colors. They are all members of the Amaryllis family, but narcissus is the name for the entire genus. As they all hybridize readily, confusion reigns. Many are named for their developers. The colors can run from translucent white to orange and even red in the central cup. So no matter what you call them, enjoy them as their season is way, way too short. Besides, what’s in a name, anyway?
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• WINE BLENDING SEMINAR is scheduled for 2PM on March 5 at Spindrift Cellars, 810 Applegate St. In Philomath. More info at: www.spindriftcellars.com. • ALBANY RIFLE AND PISTOL CLUB GUN SHOW will take place March 5 and 6 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany. To get complete details, call: 541491-3755. • THE JORDAN WORLD CIRCUS is coming to the Benton County Fairgrounds in Corvallis on March 7. For ticket and other information, call: 702-456-2642. • ALBANY WOMEN’S CONNECTION MONTHLY BRUNCH will take place at 10AM on Wednesday, March 9, at the Phoenix Inn Suites Hotel, across from Home Depot. Featured speaker will be High Points own Karen Rogers talking about her new cookbook “Karen’s Famous Recipes.” All women are welcome. For cost, details, and reservations, call: 541-928-2286. • N.W. FLY TYER AND FLY FISHING EXPO is scheduled for March 11 and 12 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany. Complete details are available by calling: 541-926-4314. • LEBANON GARDEN CLUB MEETING is set for noon on March 12 at the First Christian Church, 170 E. Grant Sts. In Lebanon. Call: 541-401-2336 for details. • ALBANY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION “I RUN FOR KIDS” event starts at 9AM on March 12 at the North Albany Village. For details on the event and how to participate, call: 541-979-2773. • FASHION SHOW presented by Christopher and Banks is scheduled for 9AM, March 12, at Heritage Mall, 14th and Clay Streets in Albany. Details at: www.heritagemall.com. • EASTER BUNNY PHOTOS will be available March 12, 13, and 17 through 26 at Heritage Mall, 14th and Clay Streets in Albany. More information is available online at: www.heritagemall.com. • GREATER ALBANY COUNCIL PTA FUNDRAISER will be held at the Burgerville Restaurant on Santiam Highway, next to Fred Meyer in Albany, from 5PM until
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What is that pain in my … leg? Traveling leg pain, known as sciatica, can be a relatively common symptom throughout a lifetime. Sciatica can come from many sources, but ultimately, irritation of the sciatic nerve (the main ‘pipeline’ nerve down each of the legs) is the root cause of the condition. There are several structures between the spinal cord and the end points of the nerves down the leg that can cause irritation, making this condition present. Although sciatica can be very debilitating, many options exist for certain cases of sciatica. Arthritis and the aging body, including joint arthritis, thinning and bulging discs, and narrowed joint spaces, all cumulatively contribute towards having sciatic pains. Arthritis contributes to sciatica by narrowing the spaces along the vertebrae where nerves exit the spine, therefore making the space where the nerves come out smaller. This can occur to a point where the nerves are actually pinched, causing radiating pain, numbness, or even weakness down the leg. This condition is proportionate to the severity of the arthritis; meaning a severe case of arthritis may cause more severe leg symptoms, and mild arthritis likely only causes more mild sciatica. Conservative treatment like chiropractic adjustments, stretches and exercises, and physical therapy may control or even resolve symptoms related to the sciatica. This is a scenario where less invasive treatments should be attempted, but if they fail, consider more involved treatment types.
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Each New Year, I remind employers that it is an excellent time to look back at what did and didn’t work in your business over the past year, and strategize for the coming year. No business is too small to create a strategy for growth. Take the time to create an action plan for your business. This time next year, you will be glad you did! How do you begin? Begin by writing down key points you want to focus on in the coming year. You will want to reference this list so you stay on track and don’t lose focus.
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