Kate Lynch, owner of Forks and Corks Catering, and Carone, LLC,
owner of the Elements building, announced a new partnership at the Vue – a
modern event venue on the top two floors of the Elements building, on 2nd street
in Corvallis.  
 
Forks and Corks Catering will assume management of the two-floor event center including sales, event coordination and catering beginning November 4th.  Forks and Corks is a premier Willamette
Valley catering company located on 9th street in Corvallis.  Known for
artistic presentation, innovative styling and well-prepared food, Forks and
Corks provides full-service catering and event planning services from Salem to
Eugene.  With stunning architectural features and breathtaking views
overlooking the city, the Vue appeals to a diverse clientele, offering an ideal
setting for weddings, parties, memorials, and corporate and university
events.
 
“The marriage between the Vue and Forks and Corks is a
great match”, says Kate Lynch.  “Both brands represent a high caliber,
sophisticated and polished approach to events – from corporate meetings to
elegant weddings.  The venue is the most coveted in Corvallis, and we are
delighted to be a part of the magic that is the Vue.”  Carone, LLC
representative Richard Carone agrees.  “I’m confident that, with this
partnership, the Vue will continue to serve the community of Corvallis with
exquisite event experiences.”
 
For more information or to inquire about an event, call the Vue at (541)740-2340 or send and email to info@vuecorvallis.com< mailto:info@vue.com> or events@forksandcorkscatering.com

Corvallis voters have spoken. The Corvallis property tax levy - Measure 02-86 - passed by a slim margin in Tuesday's election. The levy will provide an additional 82 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation on residential and commercial properties, beginning July 1 of next year.
It will maintain certain services levels at the Library, Aquatic Center, and Senior Center, and provide funding for additional police, fire, school, planning and code enforcement personnel in the city. 
For more info, check out the following link: http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/elections/corvallis-property-tax-levy-wins-narrow-victory/article_c1ae559c-45b4-11e3-bc87-001a4bcf887a.html
Separately, voters approved Measure 02-87 by a wide margin. It would annex  nearly 11 acres of land into the city for potential development. Jim Boeder, a Corvallis builder, is proposing to construct affordable housing on the acreage on the city's western boundary, north of Nash Avenue, between Southwest 53rd St. and 49th Street.