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A4 Saturday, September 23, 2017 AlbAny GAzette-times 1 William James Bradford April 2, 1964 September 17, 2017 William James (Bill, BJ) Bradford, age 53, of Lebanon passed away suddenly on September 17, 2017. Bill was a graduate of The Dalles High School and Oregon State University. He subsequently acquired a Degree in Divinity from Harvard University and performed his residency as a chaplain in Albuquer- que, New Mexico before returning to Lebanon. Bill was a lifelong member of LPA, (Little People of America) and previously held positions in the leader- ship of that organization. He overcame a lifelong series of physical handicaps while maintaining a good sense of humor and striving to complete his education and help his fellow men.

He has many friends from his school days, was an avid sports fan of Oregon State University, and an active member of the OSU Thespian Group. Bill is survived by his parents, Don and Arlene Brad- ford; and brother Randall, all currently residing in Lebanon. He will be buried by private family internment and a celebration of his life will be held by his friends and family on October 7, 2017 in Troutdale, Oregon. No flowers, please, but donations in his honor may be made to National Little People of America Medical Research at 617 Broadway Sonoma, CA 95476. Leroy J.

Schlosser September 3, 1932 September 18, 2017 Leroy Schlosser, 85, of Corvallis, passed away at home on Monday. The son of Leroy F. and Emma (Stang) Schlosser, he was born in Lacon, Illinois. He married Dianne Coo- per. They had four children.

Leroy relocated his fam- ily to Oakland, California in 1957. He spent his career as a delivery driver. The family enjoyed seeing the state by camping at all the parks. His family then moved to Oregon where he became involved with the Oakville Presbyterian Church, where he sang in the choir and served as an elder. Leroy had many friends and acquaintances along his delivery route.

He married Betty (Walker), of Brownsville, on June 5, 1982. They lived happily on Peoria Road in Corvallis. They enjoyed traveling, especially a trip to Germany to trace his family still living there. He enjoyed watch- ing the Oregon State Beavers, gardening, visiting with friends and family and having a cold beer. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife Betty; children Debra West- brook, Lori Miller and Lynn Rush; brother, Harold; ten grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, Bob Anderson and Linda Watson. Leroy was preceded in death by his son David Schlosser; sisters Marge Hegeman and Aggie Ander- son; and brother, Lenny Schlosser. A service will be 1 p.m. on Friday, September 29 at the Oakville Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Samari- tan Evergreen Hospice House in care of Fisher Funeral Home, 306 Washington St.

SW, Albany, OR 97321. Service notice Brian Swain, 48, of Corvallis, died Tuesday, Sep- tember 19 in Corvallis. A viewing will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, September 25 with services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 26, both at McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis.

Please leave condolences for the family at www.mchenryfuneralhome.com. OBITUARIES CALENDAR this is a community calen- dar. to accommodate demand for the print edition, we ask that items be brief and include time, date, place, address, admission cost and a contact number for publication. Inclusion of items is at the discretion of the news- paper. Further information is available at 541-758-9524 or jane.stoltz@lee.net.

ASSISTANCE SUNDAY Food distribution, 10 a.m. to noon, food pantry, North Corvallis ministry Center, 5050 Ne elliott Circle. applications available at the pantry. MONDAY Emergency food boxes, by appointment, North Cor- vallis ministry Center, 5050 Ne elliott Circle. appointments: 541-220-1040.

Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA), 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Corvallis Se- nior Center, 2601 NW tyler ave. Free, confidential, impartial medicare counseling and edu- cation. appointments required; call 541-812-0849. Emergency food boxes, 1:30 to 4 p.m., St. Vincent de paul Society Corvallis Confer- ence Food pantry, campus of St.

Catholic Church, 501 NW 25th St. No appoint- ment needed. a thrift store is in the same building; proceeds help support the pantry. Infor- mation: 541-757-1988, ext. 317.

Stone Soup dinner, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., gymnasium, St. Catholic Church, 501 NW 25th Corvallis. Free meal for those in need. CLASSES MONDAY Free fitness class drop- ins, starting at 9 a.m., Corval- lis Senior Center, 2601 NW tyler ave. Classes include awareness through movement, NIa, pi- lates, tai Chi and yoga.

Sign in at the reception desk before entering a class. Information: 541-766-6959. Essentrics, 5:30 p.m., 1495 NW 20th Corvallis. re-bal- ance your body, improve your posture, balance, flexibility, strength and energy; this ex- ercise also relieves pain. bring a mat and water.

Cost: $5. Infor- mation: 541-740-3122. EVENTS TODAY Open house, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Corvallis multicultural Literary Center, 128 SW Ninth St. the center will offer family activities, and sell middle east- ern snacks and select crafts made by local immigrants.

meet the staff, volun- teers and friends. SUNDAY Breakfast, 9 a.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Linn post 584, 1469 timber St. Se, albany. In- formation: 541-928-7925. Brunch, 9 to 11:30 a.m., albany american Legion, 1215 pacific blvd.

Se. Cost depends on purchase. Sight-In Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Corvallis elks Lodge target Shooters range, Card- well Hill, philomath. Open to the public.

Fee: $5 per gun. In- formation: 541-758-0222. Bingo, noon, american Le- gion Hall, 1215 pacific blvd. Se, albany. Sales open at 11 a.m.

Cost: $11 for single package, $22 for double package. Infor- mation: 541-926-0127. Alsea Plays Tunes, 4 to 6 p.m., alsea Community Li- brary, 19192 alsea Highway. Come play a tune, sing a song, or tap a foot and listen. Karaoke, 5 to 9 p.m., Veter- ans of Foreign Wars post 584, 1469 timber St.

S.e., albany. Information: 541-928-7925. Women in Black peace vigil, 5 to 6 p.m., in front of the benton County Courthouse, 120 NW Fourth Corvallis. Infor- mation: 541-829-0553. MONDAY Wobbler Story 10 a.m., youth story time room, philomath Commu- nity Library, 1050 applegate St.

For children from birth through 18 months. Simple books, songs, movement, finger plays and ideas to use at home. Wobblers story time, 10:30 a.m., albany public Li- brary, 2450 14th ave. Se. Songs, games, stories and activities for children just beginning to walk.

Bingo, 1 p.m., albany eagles Lodge, 127 broadalbin St. SW, albany. for the Hungry, 5 p.m., community kitchen, First united methodist Church, 1165 NW monroe Corvallis. Volunteers make jam for local food banks. Information: sarag- Kick-Start Monday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., albany eagles Lodge, 127 broadalbin St.

NW. Cost: $3 per person. Informa- tion: 541-974-0470. Family story time, 7 p.m., story time room, Corvallis-ben- ton County public Library, 645 NW monroe ave. Songs and sto- ries for children of all ages and their families.

FUNDRAISERS SUNDAY Friends of the Library Fall Festival Paperback Book Sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cor- vallis-benton County public Library, 645 NW monroe ave. High-quality paperback books of various genres, half-price on Sunday. From 1 to 3 p.m., a reasonably sized box or bag of books will cost $5. proceeds benefit the Corvallis, alsea, monroe and philomath library branches and the bookmobile.

GOVERNMENT TODAY Government Comment Corner, 10 a.m., lobby, Cor- vallis-benton County public Library, 645 NW monroe ave. Ward 7 Councilor bill Glassmire will be on hand. MONDAY Community Services Con- sortium Governing Board, 10 a.m., Hylan Castle room, first floor, CSC regional office, 120 Ne avery Newport. Albany City Council, 4 p.m., municipal courtroom, City Hall, 333 broadalbin St. SW.

Work session. Community Conversation on Land Use, 4 to 8 p.m., Wal- nut Community room, 4950 NW Fair Oaks drive, Corval- lis. drop in at any time and explore maps and materials, talk to facilitators and other participants, and share opin- ions about how different areas in the community should de- velop. City planners will offer an overview to discuss ways to provide feedback. Input will be collected through a survey.

HEALTH MONDAY Benton Family Medicine, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 530 NW 27th Corvallis. Family medicine for infants, children and adults. Insurance, medicare, medicaid accepted. Information: 541- 766-6835.

Lincoln Family Medicine, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed noon to 1), 121 Se Viewmont Corvallis. Insurance, medicare, medicaid accepted. Informa- tion: 541-766-3546.

Free medical clinic, 8:30 a.m., Community Out- reach, 856 NW reiman Corvallis. patients may begin lining up for intake at 8 a.m. provides care to low-income people without health insur- ance. provides primary medi- cal care and referrals to those needing further medical at- tention or services offered by other agencies. Monroe Family Medicine, 1 to 5 p.m., 610 dragon drive, monroe.

Insurance, medicare, medicaid accepted. Informa- tion: 541-847-5143. ORGANIZATIONS SUNDAY Santiam Scrappers Quilt Guild, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Leba- non Senior Center, 80 tangent St. Information: 541-401-2569.

Corvallis Bicycle Collec- tive, noon to 6 p.m., 707 NW 11th St. Fix up your bicycle with free use of tools and advice; affordable used bicycles and parts. Information: 541-224- 6885 or www.corvallisbikes. org. Corvallis Pokemon League, 2 to 4 p.m., Corvallis elks Lodge, 1400 NW Ninth St.

Open to all ages. Jacks and Queens Pinochle Club, 2 p.m., Sweet Home Vet- erans of Foreign Wars, 580 main St. Cost: $2. Information: 541-409-0869. Community Action for Ra- cial Equity, 4 p.m., main pub- lic library, 2450 14th ave.

Se, albany. Information: www.facebook.com/caremid- valley. Corvallis Bridge Club, 6:30 p.m., Heart of the Valley bridge Center, 1931 NW Circle blvd. Sign-up 20 minutes be- fore game. tion: 541-740-1072 or www.

corvallisbridge.org. MONDAY Seniors and Law Enforce- ment Together, 10 a.m., Leb- anon Justice Center, 40 N. Second St. Information: 541- 258-4339. Albany Duplicate Bridge Club, noon, two rivers market, 250 broadalbin St.

SW, Suite 215. Cost: $5. Information: 541- 791-9518. Corvallis Bicycle Collec- tive, noon to 4 p.m., 707 NW 11th St. Fix up your bicycle with free use of tools and advice; affordable used bicycles and parts.

Information: 541-224- 6885 or www.corvallisbikes. org. Greater Albany Rotary Club, noon, Spring Hill Coun- try Club, 155 Country Club Lane NW. Lebanon Toastmasters, noon, big town Hero, 11 e. ash St.

Information: 541-401-9187. Corvallis Woodcarvers, 4 p.m., First alternative Natural Foods Co-op South Store, 1007 Se third St. Open to novice and experienced carvers. Informa- tion: 541-758-0709. Five Stones Sangha, 5:30 p.m., Friends meeting House, 3311 NW polk Cor- vallis.

mindfulness meditation in the tradition of thich Nhat Hanh and the Community of mindful Living. Information: 541-760-9760 or google.com/site/fivestones- sanghacorvallis. Toastmasters Corvallis Club No. 395, 6:10 p.m., Old mill Center, 1650 SW 45th Corvallis. toastmas- ters helps individuals become better speakers, presenters, communicators and leaders.

Information: 541-207-2439 or http://www.toastmasters.org. Corvallis Chess Club, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Old World deli, 341 SW Second if the deli is full, the club meets at New morn- ing bakery, 219 SW Second St. beginners will be helped by expert members. Information: 541-967-1911. SENIOR CENTERS MONDAY Albany Senior Center, 489 Water ave.

NW 9 a.m., Spin- ners; noon, pinochle and other games; 1 p.m., mahjong. Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 NW tyler ave. 9 a.m. yoga plus class; 10 a.m. begin- ning yoga; 11 a.m.

NIa class; 10:30 a.m. ping pong; 1 p.m. gentle pilates class; 2:45 p.m. intermediate pilates class; 7 p.m. Zumba class.

Lebanon Senior Center, 80 tangent St. 8 a.m., bil- liards, shuffleboard, snooker, table tennis and Wii bowling; 8 a.m., better bones and bal- ance; 9 a.m., beginning dulci- mer class; 9 a.m., easy Cardio Fitness; 10 a.m., advanced dul- cimer class; noon, senior meal served; 12:30 p.m., Lunch and Learn: Veronica marconi speaks on her studies of humanitarian- ism, migration and anti-human trafficking; 1 p.m., cribbage. SUPPORT GROUPS SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., Corl House, 3975 NW Witham Hill drive, Corvallis. 9 a.m., community annex, First alternative Natural Foods Co-op South Store, 1007 Se third Corvallis. 7 p.m.

meeting), Zion Lutheran Church, 2745 NW Harrison Corvallis. Information (24 hours): 541- 967-4252 or www.aa-oregon. org. Al-Anon Care and Share meeting, 4 to 5:30 p.m., com- munity room (enter from park- ing lot), First Christian Church, 432 Ferry St. SW, albany.

MONDAY TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 8:30 a.m., College united methodist Church, 1123 main philomath. Informa- tion: 541-619-1358. Lifestyles Overcoming Troubles Utilizing Support Group (LOTUS), 11 a.m., ben- ton County Health department, 530 NW 27th Corvallis. In- formation: 541-766-6107. Pregnancy and Postpar- tum Stress Group, 11 a.m.

to 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by Well- mama. For pregnant women and mothers. For location, call 541-231-4343. Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 6 p.m., Grant avenue baptist Church, 1625 NW Grant Corvallis.

Support and educa- tion for sensible, affordable weight loss in a safe environ- ment. Information: comcast.net. Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 p.m., sanctuary, North Corvallis ministry Center, 5050 Ne elliott Circle. Chris- tian-based recovery program. LILLIAN SCHROCK Corvallis Gazette-Times In an effort to better represent its services, Benton Hospice Ser- vice has renamed its nonprofit to Lumina Hospice Palliative Care.

The organization announced the name change Friday after- noon at an event attended by re- ferring doctors, financial donors and other community partners. About 50 people attended the announcement at the organiza- annex on Northwest Kings Boulevard. us, Lumina conveys the warmth, the guidance and op- timism we provide our patients and families, working together as a team to serve and comfort during a time that may feel dark and without said Executive Director Kelly Beard. The hospice service provides responsive care for local residents nearing the end of life. The orga- nization chose to change its name in order to alleviate confusion as to whom it served and how it was funded, as well as to encompass expanded services, said Director of Community Engagement Lau- rie Russell.

The name change is part of a five-year strategic plan for the organization, Beard said. Also as a part of that plan, the organization added a palliative care program to its regimen of ser- vices last year, Russell said. While hospice care is typically focused on comfort rather than prolonging life, palliative care offers symptom management to patients who are continuing curative care. The new name embraces the added services, Russell said. The organization also hoped to clarify its service area, as it serves not only Benton County, but also Linn, Polk, Lincoln, Marion and Lane counties, Russell said.

The name led people to believe that only residents of Benton County could utilize the services. Using in its name also led to a misunderstand- ing that the organization acted as part of the county government, which stoked confusion regard- ing its status as a nonprofit orga- nization and impacted its funding, she said. was a very considered de- Russell said. did lots of research and testing before the board made the decision to move The organization worked with OVO, a Portland branding agency, to choose a new name. The com- pany presented the hospice ser- vice with 25 possible names, and a steering committee that involved staff, board members and volun- teers selected five names from that list.

Those names were then pitched to focus groups, and Lu- mina emerged victorious. did well with the focus groups and connected well to our Russell said. The organization began in Cor- vallis in 1980 as an all-volunteer led nonprofit service. Benton Hospice Service initially served less than 20 patients annually, with most having cancer. Over the years staff were hired and its service area expanded beyond Corvallis to provide care for indi- viduals with chronic conditions and serious illness.

Today, the or- ganization has over 50 employees and 125 volunteers and serves over 400 patients a year. Beard said the organization will continue working on its strategic plan, which includes goals for in- creasing its capacity and expand- ing its programs and services. Lillian Schrock covers public safety for the Gazette-times. She may be reached at 541-758-9548 or lillian. Follow her on twitter at Benton Hospice Service takes a new name Nonprofit now Lumina Hospice Palliative Care LILLIAN SCHROCK, GAZETTE-TIMES benton Hospice Service has renamed its nonprofit to Lumina Hospice palliative Care in an effort to better represent its services.

pictured: director of Community engagement Laurie russell, left, and executive director Kelly beard. MID-VALLEY.