Local News
Program marks 65th anniversary of Iwo flag raising
published: 3/2/2010 9:51:58 AM
Members of the U.S. Marines 6th Engineering Support Battalion raise the flag at the Feb. 20 program at the Canby Adult Center commemorating the 65th anniversary of the famous Iwo Jima flag raising during World War II.
Home from Haiti
published: 3/2/2010 10:39:08 AM
When nurse Carol Caudle went to Haiti to help earthquake victims, the first word she learned in the French spoken there was "desolee" or "sorry." It is a small, feeble word, but all one could say in response to the litany of loss that poured from the patients she was trying to help.
Friends to the rescue
published: 3/2/2010 11:42:49 AM
While Canby businesswoman Kate Murphy was hospitalized in serious condition for weeks, the community pulled together to help keep her business up and running.
Maletis PR firm, Wilsonville to make presentations about Langdon Farms
published: 3/3/2010 1:48:13 PM
The PR campaign is starting.
Representatives of the Maletis family – owners of Langdon Farms Golf Course – are scheduled to speak at three city council meetings around the French Prairie next week.
"Bat Boy: The Musical" opens Thursday night
published: 3/2/2010 3:19:25 PM
Finally, Canby can see what "Batboy: the Musical" is all about. The much-discussed Canby High School spring musical production will open at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Richard R.
Guiding the way
published: 3/5/2010 3:47:57 PM
Watching teenagers make the transition from high school student to college student, it wasn't hard to see why so many struggled to keep their faith and beliefs intact.
Maletis brothers cancel talks with local cities over Langdon Farms development
published: 3/9/2010 11:13:20 AM
Monday night was supposed to be the start of a two-day traveling road show, with the city of Wilsonville and representatives from Maletis family debating in local cities about a proposed development around Langdon Farms Golf Course.
Bat Patrol
published: 3/9/2010 1:18:38 PM
Canby Police stood guard outside the Richard R. Brown Fine Arts Center Thursday night during the opening performance of “Bat Boy: The Musical.” The Canby High School spring musical has been at the center of controversy for nearly two months.
City administrator candidates: From 3 to 2
published: 3/9/2010 1:22:23 PM
There is one less candidate for Canby city administrator. Interim City Administrator Amanda Klock notified the Canby City Council Tuesday morning that Susan Muir had accepted a position with the city of Mount Angel, shrinking the contenders for the post from three to two.
Flying high for safety’s sake
published: 3/10/2010 9:35:21 AM
When the Life Flight Network needed help with a photo shoot depicting what the air ambulance service does, it turned to someone it works with often and well — the Canby Fire District.
Police imposter sought
published: 3/10/2010 10:08:59 AM
Aurora Police are looking for a man who impersonated a police officer and pulled over a male driver Saturday night. The impersonator pulled over the man’s car about 10:55 p.
Bat Boy Backstage
published: 3/9/2010 5:44:28 PM
"Bat Boy: The Musical" was a hit on opening night at the Richard R. Brown Fine Arts Center. The high school cast delivered a performance that at times could have you reminding yourself that, wow, these are just kids up there on the stage.
Woman injured in Canby crash
published: 3/11/2010 3:46:16 PM
Canby Fire District 62 firefighters work to free an injured woman driver after her SUV and a semi-trailer truck collided at South Highway 99E and South Berg Parkway about 1:23 p.
Candidates meet Canby face to face
published: 3/12/2010 2:16:35 PM
With the community meet and greet Thursday and interviews completed Friday, the path to a new Canby city administrator is shortening quickly.Interim City Administrator Amanda Klock said that the process will pick up speed in the coming week.
Celebration: Winning and Giving
published: 3/16/2010 10:59:16 AM
Students at Lee Elementary School celebrated a successful completion of two separate campaigns: the school’s annual All You Can Read-athon Friday and the Pennies Across Miles campaign to raise money for earthquake victims in Haiti.
Retiring, not retired
published: 3/16/2010 3:53:03 PM
After 15 years helping build and guide the Hope Village retirement community, Executive Director Jerry Barkman has retired. And for his next act, he will start over.
Cougar Dancers score well Saturday
published: 3/16/2010 11:14:21 AM
The Canby High School Cougar Dancers won another trophy for their show routine in their last tuneup before the state championships.Three Cougar Dancers placed individually in the top 10 in the drill down dance competition Saturday at Liberty High School.
Aurora asks that Klamath Tribe, Maletis brothers be watched over Aurora land use
published: 3/17/2010 10:00:29 AM
The city of Aurora has joined other area communities in asking U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley to monitor the interpretation and use of the Klamath Indian Tribe Restoration Act in regards to a proposed development of land around the Langdon Farms Golf Course.
And the city administrator is...
published: 3/17/2010 10:40:09 AM
At last, Canby has its man — hopefully. After a five-month recruiting process, the Canby City Council has extended a conditional job offer to Greg Ellis for the position of Canby city administrator.
Grant money buys AED units for schools
published: 3/17/2010 10:45:44 AM
The Canby School District has installed an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) unit in every district building. The American Heart Association recommends that defibrillation be performed within two minutes of cardiac arrest.
Man tries to lure Canby girl into car
published: 3/18/2010 2:09:23 PM
An unidentified man tried to lure a 12-year-old girl into his car with the promise of an ice cream cone about 3 p.m. Wednesday as she walked from school along Highway 99E in Canby.
Beware the burn
published: 3/22/2010 3:26:36 PM
Where there’s smoke, there’s often ire. That can be especially true during open or backyard burning periods. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has designated two open burn seasons — March 1 to June 15 and Oct.
Fire district hands out yearly awards
published: 3/22/2010 4:00:15 PM
Canby Fire District 62 recently honored members and groups at its annual awards banquet. Jim Davis, a Canby volunteer and a battalion chief with the Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, was named Officer of the Year.
Free fishing for kids on Saturday
published: 3/24/2010 4:20:33 PM
Kids can feel the trill of the catch for free Saturday at the Canby Pond.The event, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., is for kids 17-and-younger and is sponsored by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, who will have staff on hand to help and educate the youngsters.
Enrollment numbers examined
published: 3/25/2010 11:14:36 AM
Canby school enrollment won’t be growing by much for the next 10 years, according to the latest forecast prepared by Charles Rynerson of the Portland State University Population Research Center.
30 years ago . . . it began
published: 3/30/2010 11:11:31 AM
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake 30 years ago today marked the reawakening of Mount St. Helens after 123 years of inactivity and set the stage for the most destructive eruption in U.
Canby Easter egg hunts
published: 3/30/2010 12:00:02 PM
EASTER EGG HUNTSNinety-One School The annual Ninety-One School Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 3, on the school baseball field — rain or shine.
Taking the reins
published: 3/30/2010 3:14:01 PM
Canby area resident Craig Gingerich has been hired as the executive director of the Hope Village Inc., a faith-based, nonprofit retirement community in Canby.
Canby’s Big Dig
published: 3/31/2010 12:13:07 PM
Work is underway on the first of three phases of improvement projects totaling about $950,000 on Northwest Knights Bridge Road from Grant Street to Ash Street.
