Message from Sam Sappington, Chair of Benton County Democrats

Local Democrats and, in fact, our entire community suffered a major  loss
this week with the sudden and tragic passing of Wes Price.   He experienced a
brain hemorrhage last Tuesday, and never regained  consciousness.  Wes was 72, a
life-long resident of the Willamette Valley,  a dedicated volunteer and
community activist, and he was serving as the  current Chair of the LBCC Board of
Education.   Wes ran  as the local Democratic Party's candidate for State
Representative in 2004  (House District 15 -- Linn and Benton Counties).   He is
survived  by his wife of 50 years, Diane, three grown children, and nine
grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 5th at St. Mary's
Catholic Church in Albany at 2 p.m. (728 Ellsworth Street).   Contributions may be
made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Linn-Benton Community College
Foundation, the Albany Public Schools Foundation, or, as Wes  would say, "by
participating in your community."   Online condolences  for the family may be left at
www.fisherfuneralhome.com