Posted: Sunday, October 12, 2008 10:00 pm
NEWS & NOTES
Joins Lebanon practice: Natasa Petrac, MD, has joined Samaritan's Main Street Family Medicine in Lebanon. She is accepting new patients. Dr. Petrac earned a medical degree at the University of Ljubljana School of Medicine in Slovenia, and completed residency training in family medicine at Union Hospital in Indiana. She also completed a geriatric fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Petrac is board certified in family medicine and board eligible in geriatrics. She provides care to the entire family, from infants to seniors. She has been in practice since 1996. Dr. Petrac joins Richard Evans, MD, and Christopher Wallis, PA-C. Main Street Family Medicine and can be reached at (541) 451-7940.
Broker: Gail Thompson joins Heritage NW Real Estate as a licensed Real Estate Broker, something she has always wanted to do. She is specializing in residential listings and sales. Thompson has had a lot of experience in the customer service field and loves working with people. She worked nine years with Lebanon Community Hospital. She is married and has two boys. Thompson is originally from California and has lived in Lebanon for the past 10 years. Heritage NW Real Estate is located at 1707 Main Street, Lebanon. Thompson can be reached at 451-1920.
Center moves: Heartspring Wellness Center has moved to a new location in Corvallis, at 990 N.W. Circle Blvd., Suite 201. With the move comes an expansion to host 18 accredited health-care providers who offer primary integrative care, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, nutrition counseling, chronic disease management, mind-body counseling, massage therapy, movement therapy and a variety of classes. Most providers are accepting new patients. The center's Wellbeing Resource Center offers a selection of health-related educational materials, supplements and yoga apparel. For more information, or to make an appointment, call (541) 768-6412.
New administrator: Samaritan Health Services welcomes Jody Burton as the new administrator at Samaritan Wiley Creek Community in Sweet Home. Burton comes to Wiley Creek with 12 years of experience in assisted living administration. Her most recent job was at Timberview Care Center in Albany. Wiley Creek offers independent living cottages and an assisted living center, on a 42-acre setting in Sweet Home. The community is close to health care and other services in downtown Sweet Home, and is near Foster Lake. Burton invites interested parties to call for a free tour. For more information, call Wiley Creek at (541) 367-1800.
Tire sales: Merle Hiddleson, who co-owned Gary & Merle's Tires in Albany for 20 years, is now working at GCR Tire in Coburg. He has been at GCR for two months and is handling inside sales at the store. Hiddleson, who also worked at Hanson Tire, has been in the tire business for 32 years.
New to team: Alan Edwards has joined the real estate sales team at Windermere/Willamette Valley, in Albany. Edwards has been serving buyers and sellers of real estate for nearly two years. Prior to receiving his real estate broker's license Alan managed a machine and fabrication shop for Willamette Industries. Edwards specializes in working with new people and helping them through a real estate transaction. He also specifically enjoys working on rural properties in the Linn county area where he has lived most of his life. You can contact Edwards for real estate needs at 541-905-6705, through the Albany office at 791-3929 or via email at alanedwards@windermere.com.
Gold medal: Cardwell Hill Cellars was awarded a gold medal for its 2006 Estate Bottled Pinot Noir at the recent Oregon State Fair in Salem. Cardwell Hill Cellars is a family-owned winery, tasting room and vinyard located northwest of Philomath.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Oct. 14: Linn-Benton Community College, Willamette Valley Forum, and Oregon State Political Sciene Department present Department Chair
Dr. Bill Lunch who will speak on "Reading the Small Print in the 2008 Elections: Less Prominent Doesn't Mean Less Significant". Time: Noon. Location: Corvallis Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Free and open to the public. For more information contact Doug Clark at doug.clark@linnbenton.edu.
Oct. 15-Nov. 20: Workshop: "Building an Online Presence for Artists". Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College at the Corvallis LBCC Benton Center, Thursdays, 3-5 p.m., seven sessions through Nov. 20. Call 917-4923 for information.
Oct. 16: COBRA Insurance Seminar at Linn-Benton Community College. Speaker Scott Kipper head of the Oregon Insurance Division. Time: 8 a.m.-noon. Location: Fireside Room, CC-211, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Cost: $129 per person, $99 for a second person from the same company. For more information or to register, contact LBCC Business and Employer Services at 917-4923.
Oct. 16: OSU College of Business, Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series: "Building a Brand that Matters" presented by Alfred Lin, COO, CFO and chairman for online retailer Zappos.com. Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Location: Milam Auditorium, 2520 S.W. Campus Way in Corvallis, Free to the public.
Oct. 18: Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. Tour of downtown businesses hosted by Parnters for Progress. Time: 5-7 p.m. Cost: $8. Call 258-7164 for additional information.
Oct. 21: "Expanding Your Leadership Edge, Leadership, the Brain and You". Presenter: Joseph Bailey, LBCC faculty. Time: 7:50-10 a.m. Location: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, 435 First Ave. W. Cost: $10. Fax registration and payment to 926-7064. Registration deadline Oct. 17.
Oct. 21: "Connecting Politics, Business and Family" at Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Luncheon. Presented by Vicki Berger, state representative. Time: Noon. Check in: 11:30 a.m. Location: United Methodist Church, Second and Airport. Cost: $12 per person. RSVP deadline is October 13. Additional information available at 258-7164.
Oct. 21: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. Time: 5:15-7 p.m. Location: Wynwood of Albany, 2445 Geary St. S.E. Cost: $6 pre-registered members, $7 members at the door, $10 non-members. For more information contact Danielle at 926-1517.
Oct. 23: Forum: "The Economic Impact of Substance Abuse and the Need for A Legislative Solution". Time: 8:30-10 a.m. Location: Central Willamette Community Credit Union, 7101 Supra Drive S.W. in Albany. Speakers: Dan Harmon, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Hoffman Corporation. Panelists: Rep. Andy Olson, Rep. Sherrie Sprenger and Sen. Frank Morse. Sponsored by Albany and Lebanon chambers and Linn-Benton Employer Council. For information call 926-1517. Cost $10 for chamber members, $20 for non-members. Registration deadline: Oct. 17.
Oct. 23: Mid-Valley Development Professionals meeting. Time: 3 p.m. Location: Albany Comfort Inn Suites,Guest speakers: Kay Sohl and Joyce White. Cost: $5 for members, $12 for non-members. Pre-registration required. RSVP via email to RSVP@mvdp-or.org.
October 29: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce membership forum luncheon. "Partners in Workforce and Development" Presenter: LBCC president, Dr. Rita Cavin. Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Linn County Fair and Expo Center. Cost: $13 pre-registered members, $15 members at the door, $17 non-members. Contact the Chamber at 926-1517 for information.
October 31: Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce membership forum luncheon. "Lebanon Medical Training Center" Presenter: Becky Pape. Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital Career Training Center, 525 N. Santiam Hwy. Cost: $13. RSVP required. Contact the Chamber at 258-7164.
November 8: Home Based Business Expo and Crafters Market. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Santiam Place Event Hall, 139 Main St. Lebanon. Admission is free. For information call 259-4255.
November 20: Linn-Benton Mediation Service will sponsor a "Conflict Resolution Workshop" at Two Rivers Market, upstairs meeting room. Provides training in conflict resolution. Topics covered will include approaches to conflict, listening skills, brain storming solutions, dealing with anger. No prerequisites. Cost: $20 (scholarships available). Time: 5:30-9:30 pm. Location: 250 Broadalbin St. SW, Albany. Registration required: 928-5323 or lbms@mediate.peak.org.
December 4: Linn-Benton Mediation Service will sponsor a "Conflict Resolution Workshop" (in Spanish) at Two Rivers Market, upstairs meeting room. Provides training in conflict resolution. Topics covered will include approaches to conflict, listening skills, brain storming solutions, dealing with anger. No prerequisites. Cost: $20 (scholarships available). Time: 5:30-9:30 pm. Location: 250 Broadalbin St. SW, Albany. Registration required: 928-5323 or lbms@mediate.peak.org
December 16: Linn-Benton Youth Job Fair. Time: 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Location: Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Mock interviews for high school students in Linn and Benton counties. For registration and additional information contact the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce at 541-926-1517.