The voters spoke loudly last week, turning down the city's bid to enlarge the industrial park by a large majority.

Members of the community gave their opinions on why they thought the proposed annexation of 301 acres into the city was rejected by 67 percent of voters - a 28 percent higher No vote than in any of the previous nine annexation elections.

Some citizens felt it was a sign people are worried about the impact of swift industrial and commercial growth.

Others felt it came down to concerns about fire coverage.

Others felt Urban Renewal District and annexation were inseparably linked, and that the URD's creation should have required voter approval, too.

Downtown Canby business owner Don Peterson said people told him they felt the proposed large annexation was too much, too soon.

"I think people thought it was rushed into too much, and they really didn't think they were ready to make a decision on that big an annexation," said the Parsons Canby Pharmacy owner. "They feel it should be done on an 'as needed' basis, rather than all at once.

"I was very surprised at the margin of defeat. I thought it would be closer to 50-50 (percent)."

Canby attorney Bernie Levy said voters made an informed decision when they rejected Ballot Measure 3-87.

"I think the electorate was pretty smart," Levy said. "When confronted with the facts - the issue of fire protection and the city's own land-use laws - I think the citizens said, 'Son of a gun, the city needs to stick by its own words and solve some of its problems first.'"

The annexation plan didn't make provisions for fire coverage, and that fact might have swayed voters, Levy said.

"I think what turned it is the fire protection," he said. "That scares people."

Voters were aware the Canby City Council wasn't following the advice of the Canby Planning Commission in forwarding the plan to voters, Levy added.

"They don't want anything rammed down their throats - that's the key," he said. "In a city of 13,000, people need to work together. You've got to listen to your Planning Commission."

Voters also want city officials to listen to the fire district, Levy said.

Negotiations between the two parties abruptly broke down last month.

"You can't just thumb your nose at the fire district," he said.

The rejection of the measure sets the stage for an interesting general election, Levy added.

"I think it's time for a change," he said.

Three council seats and the mayor's post are up for grabs in the Nov. 7 general election.

Canby Mayor Scott Taylor will be challenged by City Council member Terry Prince. Taylor edged out Prince in the 1996 election.

Incumbent councilors Roger Harris, Randy Carson and Barry Lucas face opposition from Patrick Johnson, Theresa Blackwell and Paul Dawson.

At least one supporter of Ballot Measure 3-87 said the issues regarding the annexation were manipulated during the campaign process.

David Eatwell, the executive director of Canby Business Revitalization, said the Canby Fire District used scare tactics to influence the vote.

"I think there was quite a bit of misinformation about it," he said. "I think playing on people's fears seems to be pretty effective in elections.

''I think it's unfortunate when public policy is established based on fear, rather than vision."

Eatwell said annexation would have set the stage for the creation of a broader job base.

Now that voters have rejected the measure, Canby citizens will have no choice but to leave the city for employment, he said.

"In general, I think Canby is going to lose a great deal of its own local character as an individual town," Eatwell said.

"I think the economic health of the area is going to suffer, and Canby runs the risk of receding into a bedroom community."

He added that Canby will continue to change regardless of the Sept. 19 vote. "The idea that voting down the annexation will keep Canby exactly as it is is a fallacy," Eatwell said. "Basically, it's losing its character, and losing its job base will accelerate that."

Chiropractor Dr. Lois Campbell has returned to practice in Canby after working in Hawaii for the past 10 years.

"Canby is such a good place to live," Campbell said.

Campbell appreciates Oregon. She grew up around horses and loves riding.

She also hikes the Columbia Gorge, skies Mt. Hood and gardens in her yard.

Campbell said she appreciates Oregonians because they are receptive to naturopathic medicine and techniques. She considers herself to be a holistic healer and offers numerous approaches to patient care.

She specializes in "wholeness programs," where the focus is on the entire body and mind. She uses a psychology perspective to decrease stress, and encourages stretching techniques and breathing awareness.

Campbell recently returned from a three-week seminar on diet and detoxifying the body with raw foods, such as fruit and vegetables. Campbell uses herbal therapy, such as St. John's Wort for depression, echinacea and golden seal for the immune system, and ginseng and ginko for good blood flow.

Campbell also specializes in personalized stretch programs, psycho and neuro immunology, physiotherapy and shiatsu, the art of deep tissue therapy to release inflammatory substances in tightened muscles.

Campbell spent her childhood in Idaho before moving to Oregon, where she graduated from Tigard High School. She attended college at Western State Chiropractic and graduated in 1986.

Canby Chiropractic Injury Clinic will hold an open house Wednesday, Oct. 11, where the public can meet Campbell and ask questions.

The business is located at 725 S.E. First Ave. For more information, contact the chiropractic clinic at 266-5858.