Albany

Mid-valley natives join medical clinic

Two mid-valley natives, a doctor and a family nurse, have joined the staff at Albany’s Geary Street Clinic, Samaritan Health Services announced.

They are family practice physician Nancy Dougherty, MD, and Somphone Beasley, FNP, and both are accepting new patients.

Dougherty grew up on a family farm in Scio and has returned to her hometown after practicing in Portland for 17 years.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of California-Davis, and a medical degree from Glasgow University in Scotland.

She can be reached at 812-5655.

Beasley is an Albany native. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Linfield College-Good Samaritan and a master’s degree in nursing from Gonzaga.

As a family nurse practitioner, Beasley provides care to the entire family and serves as a primary care provider. She can be reached at 812-5620.

Daffodil bulbs on sale Saturday

The Oregon Daffodil Society will be selling daffodil bulbs Saturday, Aug. 30, at the Albany Farmers’ Market.

Buy the bulbs now, plant them and then show them at the daffodil show on March 27, 2009, at the Heritage Mall in Albany.

For more information call Margaret Pansegrau at 753-8519.

LEBANON

Optimist club to hold informational meeting

The Lebanon Optimist Club will hold a two-hour meeting to share what members do for the community. Those interested in being members should attend.

The group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Boys & Girls Club of Lebanon, 305 S. Fifth St.

RSVP by 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, by sending an e-mail to lebnonoptimistclub@comcast.net or calling (503) 949-4401.

CORVALLIS

Scrapbookers to aid research for cancer

Judy’s Magic Memories of Corvallis is inviting the public to participate in Scrap Pink weekend Sept. 26-28.

Scrap Pink weekend is a fundraising event created by Scrapbooks etc. to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Scrapbookers can pay $15 to attend the scrapbooking sessions, $10 of which will be donated to the cause.

For more information or to arrange to attend, call Judy Tompson at 753-7137.