Weddings
Published: 5/16/2012 12:43:56 PM
Henry-Amacker exchange vows in Baton RougeMaegan Henry of Canby and Kyle Amacker of Baton Rouge, La., were married Feb. 24 at Elegant Memories in Baton Rouge.
Engagements
Published: 5/16/2012 12:22:21 PM
Bowman-St. John wedding set Aug. 19Brandi Nicole Bowman of Canby and Kyle Keith St. John of Oregon City are planning an August wedding.The bride-to-be is the daughter of Tim and Jackie McNutt of Oregon City and graduated from Canby High School in 2005.
Published: 5/1/2012 12:23:16 PM
Ellis-Loan wedding set Aug. 4 in CanbyTimothy and Merrily Ellis of Canby are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Brogan Ellis, to Joey Lucas of Hillsboro.
Published: 5/8/2012 12:32:10 PM
Phillips-Redford to wed July 2 in CanbyKaren Phillips of Canby and Dana Redford of Loveland, Colo., are planning a July 2 wedding in the Antonia Ballroom in Canby.
Published: 5/22/2012 3:18:44 PM
Smith-Peterson plan July 21 Montana weddingTyler Wade Smith and Raquel Ashley Peterson are engaged to be married this summer. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Joanne Marie Smith and the late Kayle Wade Smith of Canby.
Births
Published: 5/16/2012 12:36:00 PM
Dion Anthony MonroyDion Anthony Monroy was born April 27, 2012, at Silverton Hospital to Stacy and Fernando Monroy of Woodburn.He weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 19 ½ inches at his 7:39 a.
Anniversaries
Published: 5/22/2012 3:08:49 PM
Brauns mark 50th wedding anniversaryChuck and Jan Braun of Canby will mark 50 years of marriage May 26.They were high school sweethearts and were married in Canal Winchester, Ohio, before moving to Escondido, Calif.
Letters to the Editor
Published: 5/10/2012 9:01:37 AM
Levy taxation clarifiedTo the editor:The May 9, 2012 edition of the Canby Herald printed a letter to the editor ("Levy engages in class warfare") that is misleading.
Published: 5/8/2012 10:50:33 AM
Clarity offered on Schrader ad To the editor: I would like to state that the advertisement that the Martha Schrader campaign put in the Canby Herald should absolutely not have used my name as an endorsement, and the ad should not have implied in any way that I was representing the Canby Educational Foundation or its board of directors.
Sports
Published: 5/10/2012 2:28:32 PM
The Canby boys rugby team left itself no room for error over the final two weeks of the season.After a season-opening win over the Valley Rams, the Cougars struggled to five straight losses entering Friday’s match.
Published: 5/10/2012 2:28:01 PM
Long-time youth and club basketball coach Brooke Cates was named the new head girls basketball coach at Canby High School, pending school district board approval.
Published: 5/10/2012 2:27:28 PM
Karlie Richardson has seen what it takes to have a successful cheer program at all levels.She was a stunt team member for the Portland Trail Blazers. She cheered for Oregon State and Oregon.
Published: 5/10/2012 2:26:59 PM
In a nip-and-tuck Three Rivers League, things can change dramatically game to game and day to day.Unfortunately, the Canby softball team is learning that the hard way after an offensive struggle, falling to league-leading Clackamas, 4-0, on Friday at home.
Published: 5/10/2012 2:26:31 PM
Since upsetting No. 6 Lake Oswego two weeks ago, it’s been all near misses and close calls for the Canby boys lacrosse team.The Cougars gave themselves another shot at upsetting a top-10 team, but fell short once again as they lost to No.
Published: 5/10/2012 2:26:01 PM
The Canby boys golf team fell back further in the standings after finishing fourth at the Three Rivers League match on April 23.The Cougars shot a solid 308 for the third straight week but could not make up any ground in the match held at Willamette Valley Country Club.
Published: 5/10/2012 2:25:29 PM
AURORA — With less than two weeks remaining in the regular season, anything could happen in the Tri-Valley Conference standings. The North Marion softball team, which started the season on a winning tear, but has struggled to find consistency in league play, is still in a position to finish anywhere from first through fifth in the conference.
Published: 5/1/2012 2:28:44 AM
AURORA – Depth has fueled the North Marion boys tennis team’s success so far this season.The Huskies remained perfect in Special District 2 play, defeating Madras 7-1 at home last Wednesday to improve to 7-4 overall and 4-0 in league play.
Published: 5/1/2012 2:29:11 AM
The up-and-down season for the Canby girls tennis team continued last week.But fortunately for the Cougars, at least the weather has cooperated.After seeing three straight dual matches decided by tiebreaker, Canby dropped a disappointing 8-0 decision to West Linn last Wednesday at home.
Published: 5/1/2012 2:28:30 AM
The Canby girls golf team slipped back in the standings after finishing third in a Three Rivers League match on April 16.The Cougars are now four points back of second-place Lake Oswego in the TRL standings with 26 points.
Published: 5/1/2012 2:28:58 AM
The Canby baseball team lost the final two games of its three-game series with?Lake Oswego last week.The Cougars mustered just three runs over three games, but were able to salvage the first game in a memorable performance.
Published: 5/1/2012 2:29:41 AM
When the Canby girls rugby team started as a varsity team in 2007, West Linn was the standard and the program everyone aimed to knock off.Five years and three straight state championships later, the Cougars have earned the bull’s eye on their backs as the team to beat.
Published: 5/1/2012 2:29:25 AM
If the Canby boys lacrosse team is set on making the next step as a program, Thursday’s game provided a huge sign of optimism heading into the future.The Cougars stayed toe-to-toe with No.
Published: 5/1/2012 2:28:17 AM
The Canby High School track and field program had a strong performance at the annual Canby Invitational on Friday.The boys team finished first out of eight teams and the girls team took second.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:18:59 PM
Danny Perman knows full well baseball is all about how you respond to failure.The Canby High School senior was caught prematurely running back to the dugout from second base in the first inning for a rare triple play.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:16:29 PM
AURORA – Jake Stigall has sacrificed a lot, turning down countless outings with his friends and even family events, toward his ultimate goal.The North Marion High School senior lived, breathed and ate up the sport of wrestling and had dreams of one day competing at the college level.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:10:10 PM
The Canby High School girls rugby team is one step closer to reaching the Rugby Oregon state championship game once again.The Cougars dispatched Newberg, 45-31, at home on Saturday in the state quarterfinals.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:17:09 PM
Caitlin Gustin couldn’t express more how happy she is to be back in Oregon.And not only back in her home state, but returning to coach at her high school.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:18:00 PM
It hasn’t been long since Karley Baggerly has seriously taken up track and field at a competitive level.The Canby High School junior’s primary focus is soccer, but was easily persuaded by teammate Lauren Morgan to go out for the track and field team last year.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:15:39 PM
The Canby High School equestrian team’s dominance and dynasty in the North Valley district continued last month.The Cougars captured their eighth straight district championship behind an impressive dedication, team work and coaching staff.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:09:21 PM
The Canby track and field team split its dual with Clackamas last Wednesday at Cougar Stadium.The boys team improved to 2-3 in Three Rivers League play with an 85-60 victory.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:08:03 PM
Canby High School senior Brianne Huggins comitted to play women’s basketball for the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology next season.The Lady Hardrockers play in the Dakota Athletic Conference of NCAA Division II.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:53:33 PM
The question heading into the postseason is which Canby baseball team is going to show up.The Cougars showed they are capable of beating anyone after dealing league champion Lake Oswego one of its two losses in Three Rivers League play.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:52:59 PM
CLACKAMAS – The third time was nearly a charm for the Canby softball team.The Cougars had their chances of knocking off league champion Clackamas last Wednesday, but could not hold onto a late lead before falling 4-3 at Clackamas High School in Three Rivers League play.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:51:26 PM
OREGON CITY — Canby High School junior Krissy Peterson qualified for the Class 6A state tournament for the third straight season — the second as an individual — at last week’s Three Rivers League district tournament at Stone Creek Golf Club.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:48:23 PM
The Canby girls rugby team defeated Reynolds, 61-10, on Saturday to advance to its sixth straight state-title game appearance.The Cougars enter as the defending three-time state champions under coach Ben Winegar.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:47:54 PM
AURORA — North Marion softball coach Neil Forste called it the biggest win of the Huskies’ season. North Marion knocked off Tri-Valley Conference champion Madras 8-2 on Friday afternoon at North Marion High School to put the Huskies (15-10 overall, 8-7 TVC) in a tie for third place in the standings.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:52:18 PM
While the Canby track and field program had been known for its long-distance runners in the past, the sprints have now become their staple this season.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:49:35 PM
Canby High School juniors Blake Netter and Bradley Klienstuber know they belong at the state tournament.The problem is they feel the rest of their team does, too.
Published: 5/16/2012 3:47:22 PM
BEAVERTON — The Canby Gators Swim Club got off to a terrific start to its long-course season at the Thunderbolt Open on May 4-6.Canby earned 97.5 percent best times out of its swimmers, including 14 with ‘A’ state-qualifying times in a tough meet featuring 29 teams.
Published: 5/16/2012 6:14:51 PM
It was by no means a game the Canby baseball team expected to walk into and automatically win.
While David Douglas had lost 15 games in a row, had not won since April 5 and was winless during its league season, the Cougars found themselves behind the ball early.
Published: 5/29/2012 8:43:02 PM
Despite three months until daily doubles begin in August, coach Mike Vaught couldn’t be more optimistic with what lies ahead.
Canby will get its first glance at its 2012 football team next week with its annual team camp on June 4-8 and scrimmages against eight other schools on June 9-10 at Canby High School.
Police/Fire Log
Published: 5/22/2012 3:43:06 PM
Aurora FireWednesday, May 164:26 p.m., grass fire, Boones Ferry and Ehlen roads.Thursday, May 173:30 a.m., first aid, 22000-block of Erica Drive.7:35 a.
Published: 5/1/2012 11:29:40 AM
Aurora FireSunday, April 83:43 p.m., alarm, 20000 block of Grim Road.Tuesday, April 109:45 a.m., first aid, 20000-block of Butteville Road.5:22 p.m., first aid, 7679 Champoeg Road.
Published: 5/8/2012 12:48:12 PM
Aurora FireTuesday, May 111:35 a.m., first aid, 10000-block of Matthieu Lane.12:18 p.m., first aid, 15000-block of Eilers Road.Thursday, May 37:46 a.m.
Obituaries
Published: 5/1/2012 12:09:05 PM
Janice Eichhorn Read JamesJanice Eichhorn Read James died in her home in Canby Thursday, April 12, 2012. She was born July 29, 1924, to Fred F. and Mildred Steward Eichhorn on the family farm in Labette County, Kan.
Published: 5/10/2012 3:18:29 PM
R. James GoldanR. James Goldan, 69, died of pancreatic cancer Thursday, May 10, 2012, in Canby.He was born Jan. 12, 1943, in Chester, Mont, to Earl and Viola Goldan.
Published: 5/18/2012 11:21:20 AM
Judy PattersonJudy Patterson of Canby died May 15, 2012, at the age of 69.She was born March 24, 1943, in New York, N.Y., to Harry and Virginia Tolmie and grew up in Queens, N.
Published: 5/1/2012 11:12:12 AM
Neal Francis Lewis Neal Francis Lewis died April 9, 2012, at the age of 91.He was born Nov. 13, 1920, in Beavercreek to Wallace and Irma Lewis.He spent most of his life in the Oregon City-Beavercreek area.
Published: 5/8/2012 12:21:57 PM
John Arnold Bakken John Arnold Bakken, 84, died May 2, 2012, at his home in Wibaux, Mont.He was born Sept. 2, 1927, in Blatchford Prairie, Mont., to Earland Peter and Hannah Flatmoe Bakken.
Published: 5/22/2012 2:31:59 PM
Warren David GrovesWarren David Groves, 77, died May 12, 2012, in his home on his Canby farm.He was born Dec. 2, 1934, in San Francisco, Calif., the second of three children of Wilfred “Slim” and Iris Miller Harmon.
Published: 5/16/2012 12:18:57 PM
Hazel Tenney Long RimingtonHazel Tenney Long Rimington, 76, died April 20, 2012, in Murray, Utah.She was born Dec. 2, 1935, in St. George, Utah, to Eugene Adams Tenney and Gwendolyn Louise Van Luven.
Local News
Published: 5/29/2012 10:08:38 AM
The Canby High School Equestrian Team won the Oregon High School Equestrian Teams (OHSET) State Championship recently at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in Redmond, with many individual competitors placing well in their events.
Published: 5/25/2012 4:25:59 PM
Lawyers for former Canby city administrator Mark Adcock and the city of Canby settled out of court May 15, under mediation with U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Coffin in Eugene.
Published: 5/29/2012 10:34:00 AM
Sixty-seven years ago, Okinawa was the stage for one of the fiercest battles of World War II. This is the story of Nisei American soldier Seiyo Higashi, who came face to face during that battle with his younger brother — a wounded Japanese soldier — in the Yambaru Forest.
Published: 5/29/2012 10:42:44 AM
Wheeling around Canby and the rest of Clackamas County isn’t a goal, it’s a dedicated program the county’s tourism department is pursuing diligently.
Published: 5/29/2012 10:50:41 AM
Lois Leveen will return to the Canby Public Library Tuesday, June 19, at 6:30 p.m.Leveen recently led the library’s four-part “1776” discussion series.
Published: 5/22/2012 2:45:51 PM
During Canby’s First Friday June 1, the Canby Area Chamber of Commerce and the city’s economic development department, will randomly select a “cash mob” location from a pool of submitted registration forms.
Published: 5/22/2012 2:51:38 PM
After spending much of her career working at salons in the Canby area, Lori Pearce felt the time was ripe for her to own one herself.That’s the genesis of Studio 103 Hair Salon at 207 SW First Ave.
Published: 5/22/2012 2:59:41 PM
It looks as though Canby’s Martha Schrader won’t have to wait until November to re-establish herself on the Clackamas County Commission.Schrader was able to garner nearly 52 percent of the vote in her battle with Jim Knapp and Jeff Caton for Position 3, which means she won’t have to face a runoff with one of those two.
Published: 5/10/2012 1:48:27 PM
Canby, Oregon goes live on a newly released video by the Canby Leadership Class, which features some well-known Canby faces and places.The highlight of the film shows Canby Police Lt.
Published: 5/20/2012 11:48:46 AM
A 22-year-old Canby man died near Brooks early Saturday morning.Oregon State Police said that David P. Forrest, 22, was northbound on Interestate-5 just after midnight Saturday morning when his car, a Nissan 350Z, drifted off the right shoulder of the freeway, plunged through a large clump of grass and struck a tree.
Published: 5/22/2012 11:09:26 AM
Baker Prairie Middle School students hosted the annual Oregon Track Meet for the Visually Impaired Friday, helping to bring smiles to more than 100 young Oregonians.
Published: 5/22/2012 2:15:42 PM
Canby, with a population of about 3,000, was a two-doctor town in 1970, but city visionaries knew the farming community would be growing fast in years to come.
Published: 5/22/2012 2:39:10 PM
On May 17th, Canby businesses, organizations and volunteers gathered together to contribute to making downtown Canby truly “The Garden Spot”. Blooming flower baskets and planters were installed and will lining now line 2nd Avenue and Wait Park from mid-May to late October.
Published: 5/10/2012 5:06:14 PM
Leigh Darling, a member of the Canby High School Leadership Class, took the lead in organizing a political forum that brought candidates for congressional, state and county offices to Canby Tuesday.
Published: 5/16/2012 8:55:51 AM
It looks as though Canby’s Martha Schrader won’t have to wait until November to re-establish herself on the Clackamas County Commission.Schrader was able to garner nearly 52 percent of the vote in her battle with Jim Knapp and Jeff Caton for Position 3, which means she won’t have to face a runoff with one of those two.
Published: 5/16/2012 11:49:30 AM
The Aurora City Council will meet in special session Thursday, May 17, at 6 p.m. at city hall.Items to be discussed include insurance and benefits policy, combining the Aurora Planning Commission and Historic Review Board and a recent meeting with Aurora Volunteer Fire District regarding water and sewage system rates.
Published: 5/8/2012 11:14:03 AM
There's a new voice in town. Well, more than a voice. Pastor Jeff Joyner brings plenty of talents to his new role at Canby Christian Church. Joyner is the newest addition to the staff of Canby Christian, but is definitely not new to leading worship.
Published: 5/8/2012 11:17:53 AM
When Canby Mayor Randy Carson steps to the podium May 17, his message will be one of hope, goodwill and another year of advancement in Canby. That’s the least one can expect as he delivers his thoughts during the 8th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Thursday, May 17, from 6:30 to 7:30 a.
Published: 5/9/2012 1:14:55 PM
Two motorists escaped injury Wednesday morning when their cars collided on Highway 99E at Lone Elder Road near Aurora, the second accident at that intersection in six days.
Published: 5/9/2012 4:44:10 PM
The annual Walk for Life walk-athon benefiting the Pregnancy Care Centers of the North Willamette Valley will be held Saturday at Wait Park in Canby.Registration will be from 8:15 to 9 a.
Published: 5/1/2012 10:45:23 AM
Joseph Lindsay is the new guy in town for the moment.The 38-year-old Eugene native came on board last month as the new Canby city attorney, replacing John Kelley, who retired.
Published: 5/1/2012 11:01:26 AM
Sixteen-year-old Taco Bell employee Kaylyn Dushkin took customer service to a new level this month.Kaylyn came to the aid of a stricken customer, reviving him with CPR that she’d learned in high school in Arizona.
Published: 5/1/2012 4:02:37 PM
A Coast Guard inspection and some minor repairs left the M.J. Lee Canby Ferry high and dry last week.Work crews from Portland heavy transport firm Omega Morgan pulled the 160,000-pound ferry from the Willamette River Sunday.
Published: 5/1/2012 4:36:54 PM
A group of leadership students from Canby High School have organized what may well be the largest candidate forum in the state of Oregon this spring. The second annual Canby Forum — a political event run entirely by the students — will bring together politicians running for U.
Published: 5/1/2012 4:52:30 PM
Last week, I flew a plane over Canby.It’s true. I took the controls of a Cessna 162 Skycatcher, flying through the sky at 118 mph at about 1,500 feet obove the ground.
Published: 5/3/2012 2:03:30 PM
A 40-year-old Salem man was injured early Thursday when his auto and a Ford F-350 pickup truck collided on Highway 99E at Lone Elder Road near Aurora.Matthew Domenigoni of Salem was reported in serious condition Thursday afternoon at Legacy Meridian Park Hospital in Tualatin.
Published: 5/4/2012 1:56:33 PM
The city budget committee put possible funding relief for the library and OCTS “on the bubble” Thursday, pending review of the total budget. The next meeting will be May 3.
Published: 5/8/2012 10:45:39 AM
AURORA — North Marion High School was hit with more than $3,000 worth of damage early Monday morning and is soliciting the public’s help in finding the culprits.
Published: 5/8/2012 10:48:00 AM
Starting July 1, Canby residents will pay 5 percent more for sewer and stormwater service that is billed with their water and electric. A recent rate analysis recommended a 4 percent increase, but the city council at its May 2 meeting elected to impose a 5 percent increase.
Published: 5/30/2012 10:19:53 AM
Canby Excavating will close Northwest First Avenue from the east edge of North Elm to the intersection of North Fir Street Wednesday, May 30.This work will not extend into Elm but will impact most of the intersection at Northwest First Avenue and North Fir Street.
Published: 5/30/2012 10:25:55 AM
After much wrangling and a little financial bump at the end, the renovation of First Avenue has begun. Work on Northwest First Avenue began Thursday with the removal of street lights on First Avenue between North Elm and North Grant streets.
Published: 5/30/2012 10:50:41 AM
Classic car owners and enthusiasts are invited to participate and enjoy Canby Main Street’s June 1st First Friday events.Classic cars and their owners will cruise the streets of downtown Canby between 6 pm and 8 pm on Friday, June 1.
Education
Published: 5/22/2012 3:47:57 PM
The Canby High School student body elected the school’s Associated Student Body officers for 2012-13. The sophomore, junior and senior classes also elected class officers.
