Posted: Saturday, May 24, 2008 12:00 am
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We would like to express our appreciation to Dr. Patricia Otis. She has two qualities that cannot be taught in medical school, but are germane to the profession and the Hippocratic Oath - compassion and understanding. She truly cares to know her patients and her dedication to providing exceptional care was obvious from the moment we met. Albany is fortunate to have such a doctor. We encourage anyone in need of establishing with a physician consider Dr. Otis. You will be glad that you did!
Bill & Sharon Daley, Albany
Citizen's Academy
The Central Electrical Training Center in Tangent is a great partner. Their generosity of their facility and use of equipment during our recent 11-week Citizen's Academy helped make it a success.
Offering their facility for both our spring and fall classes makes it possible for more county residents to attend.
Jo Ann McQueary, Cathy Morris, Community Service Specialists, Linn County Sheriff's Office
Periwinkle auction
On behalf of the Periwinkle Parents and Teachers Together I would like to thank the many businesses that assisted with the recent silent auction by donating items and services. Our group was very lucky to have such generous contributions from the community that allowed the PTT to make over $3,700 at this year's auction. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the following individuals and businesses:
The Mill Casino Resort, Chinook Winds Casino, Osborne Aquatic Center, Mount Hood Railroad, Four Seasons Car Wash, Tec Labs, Albany Athletic Club, Ripley's/Wax Works/Undersea Gardens, Kmart, Wah Chang, Linn-Benton Community College, National Frozen Foods, Dr. Steven Weintraub, Winco Foods, Enchanted Forest, Permagrafix, Continental Transmission, Oregon Zoo, Coming Attractions Theatres, Willamalane Swim Center (Splash), Oregon Coast Aquarium, Wine Depot and Deli, Ankeny Vineyard, Regal Cinemas, Oil Can Henry's, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inn at Spanish Head, AA Towing & Auto Wrecking, Shilo Inns & Suites, Little Caesars, High Desert Museum, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, AYSO Region 870, Sizzler, McDonald's, Sternwheeler Excursions, Oregon Freeze Dry, Knife River, Red Robin, Jerry's Rogue Jets, South Albany High School, Jody Kruse, Izzy's, Wildlife Safari, Oregon State Athletics, Citizens Bank, Joe's Outdoor Store, Timberline Lodge, Portland Timbers Soccer, Portland Beavers Baseball, Weyerhaeuser Company, Elmer's Restaurant, Dominos Pizza, Albany Fire Department, Dutch Bros., Harry Ritchie's Jewelers, Target, Oregon State Fair, Costco, Mr. Formal, MacDonald Industrial, Portland Spirit, KRKT, Papa Murphy's, University of Oregon, Seattle Seahawks, Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, Mt. Hood Meadows, Mrs. Mackie, Stampin' Up, Linn-Co Federal Credit Union, Vic Schaefer, West Albany Athletics, Rainbow Carpet Cleaning, City of Albany Parks and Recreation, Bi-Mart, Myrna Andrews, Dr. Lane Harris, Mrs. Graham, Linn County Fair and Expo, Shin's Marshall Arts Studio, OMSI, Blockbuster Video, University of Oregon Athletics, Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant, Eugene Emeralds, Bud Jones Trucking, Out of the Box, Corvallis Knights Baseball, Sam Flande, Kim Butzner and Marcy Engel.
We are very appreciative of all the support we have received and look forward to another successful auction next year.
Julie Jones, PTT Secretary & Auction Chairperson
Grateful family
My family and I would like to take this opportunity to say a very grateful thank you for my life and wholeness to the lawn mowers, meal preparers, gift givers, but most of all for the prayers for myself and my family that were received this past Mother's Day as a wonderful team of heath care workers worked to save my life.
A special thank you for all the efforts of the medical staff at Albany and Corvallis hospitals and at the offices of Dr. David Cutsforth, Dr. Sydney Piercey, Dr. R. Read, and hospitalists at Good Samaritan, ER staff members all played a part in protecting me and getting me back on my feet.
Our neighbors, our family members, the staff at Linn County Sherriff's Department, other wonderful friends and my great Albany Police Department family cam though spectacularly. What would we ever do without you? You are always going that extra mile and saying that extra prayer.
There were calls from people all over the Pacific Northwest, including State Representative Andy Olson, who care and stepped up to the plate when we needed you. Please accept our heartfelt thank you as we have truly been blessed by wonderful family, friends, neighbors and a magnificent caring community.
Mary Grace, Albany
Burgerville
The parents of the West Albany Class of 2008 wish to Thank the owners and workers at Burgerville for supporting us on May 14th and helping us fund a Drug and Alcohol free party for our graduating Seniors. We are very thankful there are such supportive businesses in our community.
Laura Bewley, Albany
Hackleman cleanup
On behalf of the Hackleman Neighborhood we would like to thank everyone who helped make the Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 10th a wonderful success. Everyone's time and energy helped to make Hackleman a cleaner and brighter neighborhood. Specifically we would like to thank Mayor Dan Bedore for his support and time, City Councilman Floyd Collins for his recommendation of our neighborhood and his support, City Councilman Dick Olsen for his time and energy during the clean-up, Ed Hodney, Parks and Recreation Director, for his help coordinating the event and his time and energy during the clean-up, Albany Parks and Recreation Department for donating personnel and trucks to help haul the debris to the dumpsters, Marilyn Smith of the City Manager's office for her help coordinating the event and her time and energy during the clean-up, Lynn Hinrichs of the Albany Police Department for her help coordinating the event and her time and energy during the clean-up, Heather Slocum, Public Works Water Quality Control Technician, for donating her time and materials from SOLV to help with the clean-up, Kevin Hines of Allied-Waste for helping coordinate the clean-up and donating the dumpsters and manpower needed to pick-up the trash and yard waste, the men and women of the Oxford House for donating their time on the day of the clean-up, Ciddici's Pizza for the wonderful lunch, and most importantly the neighbors of the Hackleman district who not only came together to help clean-up on this day, but have helped to make the Hackleman neighborhood such a wonderful place to live!
Danielle Bryant and Ted Gray, Neighborhood Watch Leaders for the Hackleman Neighborhood