Sunday, September 27, 1998

Big Country Business Notes

BRECKENRIDGE -- Dr. Aizaz Verdag, a native of Pakistan, will open her medical practice in Breckenridge in November after receiving her Texas medical license, said Stephens Memorial Hospital administrator James Reese.

Verdag is currently working as a third-year chief resident in the primary care program of Mount Sinai Medical Services at Elmhurst Hospital in New York City. She will have her family practice in the clinic building adjacent to the hospital.

Reese said the new doctor has significant experience in obstetrics and gynecology and is board certified in internal medicine. She was a teaching assistant at a medical school in Pakistan before moving to New York.

Reese also announced that two other physicians have agreed to practice in Breckenridge, one coming in each of the next two years.

Dr. Cindy Perry, currently a third-year resident, who will specialize in internal medicine and have a family practice will move here in 1999 and Dr. Patrick Partin will come in the year 2000.

Partin is a second year resident. He will have a family practice speciality certification and will also practice obstetrics and gynecology.

BROWNWOOD -- The fourth annual Brownwood Area Business Showcase will be held from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday at the Brownwood Coliseum.

More than 70 business owners and sponsors will display their products and services, according to Carter Sharpe, chamber president. The showcase is free and open to the public.

BROWNWOOD -- Jerry Ramirez, director of Catch 22 Youth Ranch, Inc., was named Brown County's 1998 Sam Walton Business Leader Award winner.